May 2021

Gilbert L. “Butch” Becker, age 89, of Lancaster, WI formerly of Verona, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning May 12, 2021 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. He was born on March 19, 1932 in Stitzer, WI the son of Clarence and Edna (Edington) Becker. He was united in marriage to Dorothy “Dot” Gengler on June 30, 1962 in Potosi, WI. Butch graduated from Union Free High School, which is now the Fennimore High School in 1949. He continued his education, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Platteville. Butch enlisted in the United States Army […]

Edward D. Lund, age 60, of Beloit, WI, formerly of Fennimore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was born on November 3, 1960 in Boscobel, the son of Virgil and Irene (Volenec) Lund. Ed graduated from Fennimore High School in 1979 and went on to earn a degree in welding at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. He loved spending time outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and spending time on the family farm. Ed is survived by his two children; Heather (Adam) Day and Joshua (Sarah) Lund both of Fennimore, his three grandchildren; Haylee Jo, Braxton, and

David C. Conley, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Saturday morning, May 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 23, 1932 in Woodman Township Grant County, Wisconsin the son of Clement and Clara (Graser) Conley. Dave attended grade school at Irish Ridge School and graduated from Mt. Hope. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. Dave was united in marriage to Ruth Palmer on April 15, 1958 at St. Lawrence O’toole Catholic Church. He worked four years at the General Motors plant in Janesville. They were blessed with two children; son Craig and