February 2020

Robert C. “Bob” Kramer, age 89, of Durango, Iowa formerly of Cobb, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020 at his residence in Durango, Iowa. He was born on November 27, 1930 on the family farm in Eden Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin the son of Harry and Edna (Leix) Kramer. He was united in marriage to Doris Allen on April 12, 1955 until her death on July 16, 2000. Bob married Ruth Leslein in November of 2001 and moved to Durango, Iowa. Bob attended the Hazel Dell School through 8th grade and graduated from Montfort High School. He enlisted […]

Minnie Darlene Adrian, age 88, of Glen Haven, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her family. She was born on December 26, 1931 in Bloomington the daughter of John T. Sr. and Mabel (Tyler) Ames. On April 27, 1954 she was united in marriage to Duane A. Adrian. Minnie was a 1950 Bloomington graduate. Together, she and Duane farmed in the Cassville Township until 1968 and moved to North Andover. Minnie enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, sewing, cooking, and displaying her green thumb especially with her African Violets. She

Joseph J. Martin, age 93, of Highland, Wisconsin passed away, with his family by his side, on Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Bloomfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation rural Dodgeville. He was born March 19, 1926 on the family farm in Eden Township Iowa County, Wisconsin the son of Anthony and Mabel (Harms) Martin. Joe was united in marriage to Mary Straka on June 5, 1950 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Joe was engaged in farming his entire life. He became the third generation to operate the family farm and loved all the day-to-day chores. Joe never retired

Phyllis A. Leeser, age 73, of Fennimore passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday February 1, 2020 at her residence in Fennimore. She was born on May 26, 1946 in Lancaster the daughter of Carol and Myra (Wilcox) Edgington. She was united in marriage to Karl Leeser. Phyllis attended High School in Potosi and then went to work in Lancaster. She worked at the A&W Restaurant in Lancaster and the Lancaster Care Center for numerous years. Phyllis became a full time employee for Land’s End in Dodgeville for 28 years and later worked at Morningside Assisted Living in

Linda J. Daugherty, age 70, of Fennimore passed away, with her children by her side, on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 30, 1949 in Boscobel the daughter of Marvin and Bertha (Hollingshead) Jors. Linda was married to Terry Lang Sr., Paul Loy, and then married Greg Daugherty. Linda graduated from Boscobel High School. She resided in Janesville for a few years until returning back to the area and going to work at Advance Transformer in Boscobel. Linda was a dedicated employee, working for over 30 years until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed