December 2025

MONTFORT – Mary Frances (Biddick) Leix, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday December 25, 2025, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dodgeville, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 12, 1935, in Livingston, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Skaife) Biddick. Mary graduated from Livingston High School and, shortly after, began working in the admissions department at UW Hospital in Madison. On July 25, 1953, Mary was united in marriage to Marion Leix at the Livingston United Methodist Church. Following their marriage, Mary devoted herself to her role as a loving […]

FENNIMORE – Stanley “Buck” Novinska, age 89, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 27, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1936, in Fennimore Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. Buck graduated from Fennimore High School in May of 1956 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army in August 1956. He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and served in the 126th Transportation Unit as a truck mechanic. In January 1957, his unit traveled by troop ship, the USS Upshur, to Karlsruhe, Germany. He was honorably discharged in August 1958. Following his military service, Buck returned home

REWEY – Eunice Naeger, born on January 15, 1945, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 23, 2025, surrounded by love. She lived a life rooted in family, faith, and simple joys, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and devotion that will be remembered by all who knew her. She had a deep love for sewing, often creating meaningful pieces for those she cherished. She also enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors, especially when it meant being with her family. Above all else, her greatest joy came from time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by

Our precious Ella Maryann Francis, age 3 months, of Livingston was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 20, 2025, in the loving arms of her parents at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was further surrounded by her loving family. Ella was born on August 21, 2025, at Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville to Kali (Kohout) and Kyle Francis. Although her time on earth was short, she brought such joy to her parents, brother Easton (4), dog Remi, grandparents, aunt, and uncles. She loved her nightly bath time, babbling stories, and watching TV with

MONTFORT – Kay Ann Messling (Groom), age 78, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, after a courageous 2½ year battle with leukemia. True to form, she stubbornly did things her own way—holding strong for years and then, unexpectedly, leaving this world just days after beginning hospice care. While her passing was swift, the love she leaves behind is anything but. Kay devoted 38 years of her life to teaching middle school, where she shaped countless young minds with her sharp wit and steady patience. She believed in education, kindness, and doing things the right way. She loved when students