November 2019

Roselynn M. Stivarius, age 63, of Stitzer, WI passed away on Tuesday morning November 26, 2019 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born to LaVerne and Mary Ann (Udelhoven) Stivarius on August 17, 1956 in Lancaster. Rose graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1975 and began working at Rayovac of Fennimore along with doing data entry for Koschkee Transfer. She held various positions at Rayovac until being a forklift operator in the warehouse. Rose loved her job but had to retire in August of 2019 due to declining health. Rose enjoyed taking trips with friends, traveling in her motorhome, […]

Glenda M. Moon, age 62, of Fennimore passed away, surrounded by her beloved family by her side, on Sunday morning November 24, 2019 at the Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. She was born on January 15, 1957 in Waukesha the daughter of Albert and Vesta (Ward) Arms. She was united in marriage to Tony Moon on September 10, 1982 in Lancaster. Glenda graduated from Fennimore high School in 1975 and then attended Southwest Technical College. She went to work for Advance Transformer of Boscobel for several years until being employed at Land’s End of Dodgeville until her retirement. Glenda

Lyle J. Foley, age 72, of Montfort, passed away, surrounded by his beloved family, on Thursday afternoon November 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 23, 1947 the son of Paul and Delores (Aurit) Foley. Lyle was united in marriage to Kathy Quinn on September 2, 1967 at the St. Lawrence O’toole Catholic Church rural Mount Hope. Lyle graduated from Belmont High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Vietnam era from March 22, 1967 until being honorable discharged on March 19, 1971. His passions in life were

Patricia “Pat” J. Vesperman, age 83, of Montfort, WI passed away on Monday morning November 18, 2019 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  She was born on June 8, 1936 in Dodgeville the daughter of Palmer and Virginia (Bowden) Alexander. Pat was united in marriage to Clinton Vesperman on December 19, 1953 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Pat graduated from Montfort High School and she and Clint began their lives together. They continued the family store, Bowden & Alexander in Montfort, which has been in the family for over 110 years. Pat did all the

Reverend Leroy A. Johnsrud, age 97, of Mount Horeb formerly of Castle Rock, WI passed away on November 13, 2019 at the Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb, WI. He was born on February 6, 1922 in Fennimore the son of Peter and Gertrude (Everson) Johnsrud. Leroy graduated from Fennimore High School and felt the calling to become a minister. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. World War II broke out, and more chaplains were needed. He was sped through college, attending St. Mary’s in Winona, MN and finally to Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN. He met Carolyn