HIGHLAND – Marilyn Jane Richter, age 78, passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. Marilyn was born on April 24, 1947, the daughter of Henry and Ruby (Peat) Watchorn. Marilyn graduated from Highland Senior High and shortly after, started her journey as a stay-at-home mom. After raising her children in the Highland and Avoca areas, Marilyn began working as a personal caretaker in area group homes. She enjoyed travelling with her daughter, Kathy. Some of their most memorable trips were to Branson, Pigeon Forge, and Yellowstone. She enjoyed doing needle point work and watching The […]
FENNIMORE – Charles Joseph “Chuck” Leuck passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by loving family at his home in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Chuck was born on May 8, 1937 to Alphonse and Eleanor (Hauser) Leuck in Cashton, Wisconsin. He grew up on the family farm outside of Cashton with his parents, brother and two sisters, where he developed his tremendous work ethic, sense of fairness and strong faith. He was the Wisconsin Badger State Boys representative from Cashton prior to his graduation from Cashton High School in 1955. After high school, he attended the Wisconsin Institute of Technology, which […]
FENNIMORE – Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul Cornell, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on October 12, 1959, to Norman “Spud” and Marcella (Turner) Cornell, Jeff grew up in Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School. He earned a welding degree from Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. After working as a farm hand, Jeff began a 45-year career with Rayovac. He was united in marriage to Tara Fivecoat on September 7, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV. Mechanical work came naturally to Jeff-he could fix just about anything. HVAC was his specialty, and there wasn’t a tool he […]
MONTFORT – David “Dave” J. Fuerstenberg, age 78, passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. He was born on January 25, 1947, the son of Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg. Dave graduated from Fennimore High School in 1966 and on April 22, 1967, he married the love of his life, Patricia “Patty” Holzer. Dave was a long-time member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort and helped with many school events over the years. Dave was a hardworking farmer who still found time to enjoy fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He had a great sense […]
MONTFORT – Kevin A. Kroll, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1957, in Dodgeville, the son of Earl and Virginia (Rasque) Kroll. Kevin graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1975. Kevin loved farming since being a little boy. He dedicated his life to the farm and took great pride in joining the family operation in the mid 1980’s. Through the years, Kevin was involved with dairy, beef, and hogs, and eventually became owner of three farms in the Linden Township. As the years passed, he became primarily […]
LANCASTER – Phyllis M. Klaas, age 90, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born on January 22, 1935, the daughter of Ellsworth and Elva (Bishell) Landon. Phyllis met the love of her life, Eugene Klaas, while at the Platteville Roller Rink. They were married on September 19, 1953, at St. Clement Catholic Church and were married nearly 71 years before Eugene’s passing last year. Phyllis was an active member of her community, volunteering time with the Fall Festival at St. Clement, where she was an active […]
FENNIMORE – Norma Elizabeth Diedrick, age 96, passed away on Sunday morning June 15, 2025, at the Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, WI. She was born on March 10, 1929, in Barrington, IL, the daughter of Eugene and Edna (Schmidt) Leibert. Norma was united in marriage to Robert Diedrick on December 2, 1956, in North Plato, IL. Norma was a 1947 graduate of Dundee High School in IL and worked at the Elgin Watch Factory. After her marriage to Robert, they resided in Hampshire, IL where they began farming. In 1979, they moved to Fennimore, bringing Kimarea Farms with them, […]
FENNIMORE – Thomas “Tom” C. Chappell, age 71, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on June 2, 1954, the son of George and Dorothy (McClain) Chappell. Tom was born and raised in the Dubuque area, but in his early twenties, he made Fennimore his home. He became a familiar and dependable presence in the community. Farming was something Tom truly loved, and he spent many years farming in the surrounding areas. He also spent many years driving milk truck and competing in arm wrestling. Tom loved to go fishing, and nothing made him […]
LIVINGSTON – Joann L. James, age 95, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Joann was born in Glen Haven Township on May 22, 1930, to Walter and Jessie (David) Morrissey. She was a devoted wife to Calvin “Cal” James. They were married on October 8, 1949, in Bloomington. Together they shared 69 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2019. Joann was a devoted wife and loving mother. She took great pride in working alongside Cal every day on the family farm running the combine and caring for her beautiful […]
BOSCOBEL – Carol Ann Maag, age 77 passed on Thursday May 29, 2025, at Boscobel Care and Rehabilitation. She was born on December 25, 1947, in Boscobel; the daughter of Emil and Avis (Miller) Loether. Carol was united in marriage to Alvin Maag on June 3, 1967, at the Marion Church. From a young age, Carol learned the value of hard work while helping her mother and stepfather on the family’s dairy farm. After graduating from Boscobel High School in 1966, she went to work at Royal Parlor Factory in Boscobel. In her later years, Carol also worked at Surge […]