Elizabeth Emma “Betty” Soman age 99 years of Dodgeville, WI, formerly of Montfort and Green Bay, WI passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Betty was born October 10, 1914 in Algoma, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Leiberg) Wedewart. She graduated in 1930 from Green Bay’s West High School, attended Business College in Green Bay, and worked in sales and accounting for Kaap’s Bakery and Candy Shop in downtown Green Bay. In 1937 Betty spent three months traveling via Route 66 with her aunt and cousin as they toured the Southern and Western United States, and wintered in Pasadena, […]
Fennimore, WI-Robert “Bob” D. Andrews, age 78 died on Saturday morning Aug. 23, 2014 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. Bob was born on Feb. 19, 1936 in Patch Grove the son of Harry and Evelyn (Fullbright) Andrews. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Welsh on June 26, 1955 in Boscobel. Bob graduated from Boscobel High School and went to work driving a route for Sunbeam. He was then employed at John Deere of Dubuque as a machinist for 30 years until his retirement in 1991. Bob Andrews truly enjoyed life. He adored his family and enjoyed spending time […]
Rewey, WI – Sarah Wilberta Ogden, age 95, died on Thursday afternoon August 21, 2014 at Manor Care in Platteville. She was born on Sept. 2, 1918 in Knox, Indiana, the daughter of Roy and Anna (Kline) Hibray. Sarah met and married the love of her life, Cecil Ogden on March 6, 1937 in Martin, South Dakota. Sarah and Cecil made their living while raising their family on the farm. She was a very hard worker along with being an awesome “Mom”. Sarah was a wonderful baker, who also enjoyed working in the garden, canning, sewing, quilting, crocheting and reading […]
Brian L. Meiners, age 45 of Fennimore, died on Wed. July 16, 2014 at Meriter Hospital in Madison due to complications of a long illness. Brian was born on August 20, 1968 in Waukesha, WI the son of Gary and Carolyn (McCollough) Meiners. He married Robin Weist on Aug. 13, 1988 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Following graduation from Waukesha North High School in 1986, Brian and Robin lived, worked, and raised a family in the Milwaukee area for 17 years. In 2004, they moved to Fennimore where Brian was employed at World of Variety for the past […]
Livingston, WI- Elna “Tootie” L. Lundell, age 87 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wed. July 16, 2014. Elna was born on March 8, 1927 at home in Marcus, IA the daughter of Christian & Agnes (Anderson) Nielsen, immigrants from Denmark. She was united in marriage to Howard Bert Lundell on July 5, 1946 in Marcus, IA. They moved from northwest Iowa to a farm in Livingston in the summer of 1968. Elna worked at U.W. Platteville as a textbook librarian for 25 years. Elna became a believer in Jesus Christ at the young […]
Lancaster- Nathan Martin Sensenig, age 9, died unexpectedly in a farm accident on Thursday July 10, 2014 at his residence in rural Lancaster. Nathan was born on Sept. 5, 2004 in Liberty Township, Grant Co., WI the son of Daniel N. and Elva B. (Martin) Sensenig. Nathan is survived by his parents, five brothers; Harvey Ray, John Earl, Jerome, Sylvan, and Dwayne, two sisters; Lorene and Elvina, all at home, paternal grandparents Aaron and Arlene Sensenig of East Earl, PA, and maternal grandparents Harvey and Martha Martin of New Holland, PA. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 A.M. […]
Fennimore – Jerry D. Ketterer, age 76, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning July 3, 2014 at his residence in rural Fennimore. Jerry was born on May 23, 1938 in Lancaster, WI the son of Donald and Mildred (Riggs) Ketterer. He married Marilyn Kreul on Aug 31, 1957 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Jerry farmed and lived in Hickory Grove Township his entire life. He first took over his family farm at the age of 17 following the untimely death of his father. In 1962, they moved to Marilyn’s family farm which they later sold to their son Doug. […]
Montfort, WI-Mary C. Mueller, age 92 died on Saturday June 28, 2014 in Dodgeville, WI. Mary was born on Oct. 10, 1921 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Paul & Helen (Magiera) Pasek. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Mueller on Oct. 5, 1946. Mary & Robert resided in Chicago, IL until his retirement and moved to Montfort in the late 1970’s. Mary loved living in the country, which reminded her of her childhood and her Polish heritage. She was a dedicated wife and adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary loved spending time with […]
Fennimore – Liam John Hageman, newborn son of Bill and Ruby Hageman, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday June 18, 2014. Liam was born on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2014 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Liam is survived by his loving parents Bill and Ruby (Lambojon) Hageman of Fennimore, maternal grandmother Yolanda Lambojon of the Philippines, paternal grandparents Julius and Betty Hageman of Dyersville, IA and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Liam was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Lucio Lambojon, and paternal grandmother Shirley Hageman. Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday […]
Mt. Hope – Leo P. Quinn, age 71, died on Wednesday morning May 28, 2014 at his residence in Mt. Hope Township, Grant Co., WI. Leo was born on July 5, 1942 in Lancaster, WI the son of Leo H. and Anna Marie (Morgan) Quinn. Following graduation from Fennimore High School, Leo went to work on the family farm. He truly loved farming and loved the land he worked his entire life in Mt. Hope Township. Leo was dedicated to his family, his Lord, and was a faithful lifelong member the St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church. He enjoyed collecting antique […]