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 […]
FENNIMORE – James “Jim” A. Viktora, age 60, passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025, at his home. Jim was born on September 17, 1964, in Madison, WI; the son of Otto and Revelle (Newcomb) Viktora. Jim graduated from Riverdale School District in 1983. Shortly after, he served in the United States Navy from 1984 until his honorable discharge in 1987. When he returned home, Jim worked with his grandfather installing HVAC systems in new buildings. Jim had a deep passion for learning and creativity. In his younger years, he enjoyed studying Paleontology and was a talented radio-controlled model airplane […]
Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Lancaster and Mt. Ida, WI – Myrtle Ione Edge, age 106, passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025, at Hope Hospice Facility. She was born on April 3, 1919, in White Mound, WI the daughter of George and Emma (Scholl) Brown. Myrtle was united in marriage to Adolph Edge on November 24, 1937, in Loganville, WI. They lived in the village of Mt. Ida where they shared 52 years together. Myrtle dedicated her life to her family and church. She enjoyed crocheting, reading Daniel Steele books, and playing her favorite card game, Euchre. She also […]
BOSCOBEL – Judd Rowan Schmitz, age 10, left this world far too soon on Saturday May 17, 2025. His final day was spent just as he would have wanted; surrounded by family and embracing the world with the same adventurous spirit he carried every day. Judd, Judd-man, Judd-the-stud, Juddy, Judd-bud, J-U-double D, Judd muffin – no matter what you called him, he was OUR Judd Rowan Schmitz, and he always will be. Judd had his own sense of timing, arriving nearly two weeks late into this world, and until the very end, he was the one we were always waiting […]
LANCASTER – John W. Budworth, age 97 passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville. He was born and raised on the family farm in Beetown Township on October 13, 1927, to the son of George and Elizabeth (Watson) Budworth. Following his high school graduation, John served his country during World War II, being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1946. He completed basic training at Fort Bragg, NC, and was later stationed at Fort Coronado in San Diego. He received his honorable discharge from Fort Lewis in Tacoma Washington. John was a proud […]