May 2022

Bill Spurley’s work here is done. A tragic mowing accident cut his life short. But the very act of mowing was a punctuation mark on a life spent as he lived it: focused not only on the job ahead but what it meant for others. Those grassy banks would make deer hard to spot for drivers, so he made sure to keep them cut. William Spurley was born the first of 8 children to Wilton “Pete” and Katherine “Kate” Spurley on his mother’s birthday, August 17, 1951. He worked the land with his parents, growing a love of farming faster […]

Mary E. Schultz, age 86, of Fennimore, WI, passed away on to the next life surrounded by her family on Friday May 27, 2022, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born July 12, 1935, in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Logan) Burkholder. Mary was a very hard worker her entire life. She worked as a laborer for many years along with taking care of children throughout the community. Mary was a grandmother to many. In the early 1990’s, she owned and operated the Rolling Pin Bakery in Fennimore.  She was a Sunday school teacher

Ila Bolson, 87, of Platteville, WI passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family and friends after a battle with leukemia. A memorial service will be held on Zoom June 4 at 3:00 pm. Zoom ID 631 744 7780, Password 100908 Ila was born on May 3, 1935, in Hardy Iowa. She was the second child of Glenn and Marguerite (Butterfield) Fleming. She graduated from Mason City High School and La James Beauty School, both in Mason City Iowa. On November 11, 1955, she married Don Bolson in Decorah, IA. They were happily married until

Jo Ann Wolenec (6/14/40 – 9/9/21) Paul “Larry” Wolenec (3/6/1938 – 2/11/22) The family of Larry and Jo Ann Wolenec invite you to attend a Celebration fo Life in Larry and Jo Ann’s honor on Saturday, May 14, 2022. 1:00 P.M. Military Service for Larry, Eden Cemetery, Eden Township of Cobb. 2:00-4:00 P.M. Celebration of Life at Castle Rock Ridge, 15040 Shemak Rd. Muscoda, WI.  Everyone is welcome to attend. The Soman-Larson Funeral of Montfort is assisting the family.

Linda A. Biddick, age 70, of Rewey, WI passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022, at her residence with her beloved husband and family by her side. She was born on May 5, 1952, in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Edwin and Marilyn (Mayer) Lattner. Linda was united in marriage to James Biddick on March 31, 1973, in Livingston. Linda held multiple positions and several titles working for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 30 years until having to retire due to health issues. Linda adored her family and had the biggest heart, especially around the many animals and pets