April 2020

Gary Forrest Cummins, age 75, of Livingston passed away on Monday evening April 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1944 in Hazel Green the son of Forrest and Marjorie (Johnson) Cummins. He was united in marriage to Jean (Cushman) Johnson on October 14, 1972 at the Livingston United Methodist Church. Gary graduated from Platteville High School and attended University of Wisconsin Platteville. He assisted his father on the family farm as well as being employed at Montgomery Ward in Platteville.  Gary then started his own ventures and became the owner and operator of […]

James Stanley Head, age 79, of Lancaster formerly of Eastman passed away on Sunday April 26, 2020 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born on August 13, 1940 in Steuben the son of Martin and Emma (Hutter) Head. James was united in marriage to Lucinda Mayne on February 22, 1975 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. James attended high school in Seneca and then worked for a construction company, building various bridges throughout the area. After several years he returned to the family farm. He purchased the farm and enjoyed working the land until his retirement in

Lancaster, WI-Marcella “Sally” Jean Budworth, age 88, passed away on Friday morning April 24, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, in Beetown Township Grant Co. WI. She was born on July 28, 1931 in Lancaster the daughter of Frank and Pearl (Peake) Fuerstenberg. Sally was united in marriage to John Budworth on Dec. 30, 1950 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Fennimore. Sally graduated from Fennimore High School. After her marriage to John, they continued the family tradition of farming in Beetown Township. Sally was a very hard worker and always helped with the daily chores.

Randy Paul “Zap” Zimmerman, age 62, of Rewey passed away on Monday morning April 20, 2020 at the Mineral Point Health Services surrounded by his beloved family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 31, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Paul and Naomia (Wagner) Zimmerman. Randy attended Iowa-Grant High School and worked various jobs throughout the community of Rewey. He took care of numerous lawns along with doing handyman chores for many friends and neighbors. After the untimely death of his father, he became the caretaker for his mother for many years. He

Maxine Julia Fuerstenberg, age 76, of Fennimore passed away on Monday evening April 20, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 4, 1944 in Fennimore the daughter of Harold and Sophia (Burgus) Lewis. Maxine was united in marriage to Francis Fuerstenberg on February 8, 1964 in Boscobel. Maxine was employed at Rayovac in Fennimore for over 15 years until her early retirement. Then she was able to focus on her true passion in life, her family. She adored them and loved her role as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great mother. Maxine cherished