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 […]
Lancaster – Ruth E. Freymiller, age 95 of Lancaster and formerly of Fennimore, went peacefully to heaven on Thursday morning, May 22, 2014 at the Lancaster Care Center. Ruth was born on August 30, 1918 in Marion Township, Grant Co., WI the daughter of August and Grace (Lampert) Stenner. She married Raymond Freymiller on December 29, 1937. Ruth and Raymond farmed together in Mt Hope until retiring and moving to Fennimore in 1971. She was a former leader of the Mt. Hope Cardinal 4-H Club, member of the Grant County Holstein Association, Marion E&R Church (UCC), and the United Methodist […]
Boscobel, WI – Brady Ray Jacobs, age 23 days died on Wed. May 14, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN due to complications from a hypo plastic left ventricle. Brady was born on April 21, 2014 in Rochester, MN the son of Dwayne and Elizabeth (Moore) Jacobs of Boscobel. Brady is survived by his parents, brother Sam at home, step-sister Angel Jacobs of Boscobel, maternal grandparents Chris and Rita Moore of Fennimore, paternal grandmother Jane Jacobs of Prairie du Chien, uncles; Christopher Moore of Fennimore, Charles Moore of Fennimore, Scott (Evelyn) Jacobs of Prairie du Chien, Leroy Jacobs […]
Lake Mills, WI-Ivan Arnold Hollenberger, age 75, died on Monday May 12, 2014 at Freedom Plaza Care Center in Peoria, AZ after a brief battle with pneumonia. Ivan was born on Dec. 18, 1938 in Dubuque, IA the son of Joseph & Goldie (Nickel) Hollenberger. He was united in marriage to Nancy Kappel on May 7, 1960 in Lake Mills. Following graduation from high school, Ivan attended U.W. Platteville. He moved to Lake Mills and worked at various small jobs until being hired at BouMatic Dairy in Madison as a welder for 36 years. Ivan also farmed in rural Lake […]
Montfort, WI-Joseph Charles Straka, age 86, died on Saturday April 26, 2014 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Joseph was born on Jan. 27, 1928 in Montfort the son of Wencel and Margaret (Winters) Straka. He was united in marriage to Hazel Vesperman on Jan. 26, 1952 in Fennimore and together they had 11 children. After returning home from serving in the US Army, Joe went to work driving Semi for Russell Fortney for a few years and then worked at the Cobb Canning Factory. In 1955 he began farming in rural Montfort. He continued farming until moving into Montfort […]
Theodore J. “Ted” Griswold, age 93 of Livingston, Wisconsin passed away on April 23, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. The son of Theodore E. and Delphia Griswold, he was born on August 4, 1920 in the township of Clifton. He married Dolores Beerkircher in 1941 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agriculture in 1942. He was a renowned cattleman, livestock breeder and steward of the land. He leaves behind a legacy of community service, having served as the first president of the Iowa-Grant school district as well as a candidate for Wisconsin State Senate. He is […]
Madison – Betty Lou Spoerle, age 79, died unexpectedly on Mon. April 21, 2014 at her residence in Madison. Betty Lou was born on Jan. 18, 1935 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of James and Madeleine (Cordts) Spraggon. She married Richard Spoerle on Nov. 29, 1958. Following graduation from Fennimore High School, Betty Lou moved to Madison and worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance. Betty Lou then stayed home and raised her family including Michael Everson who became an extended member of the family. When her children were grown, Betty Lou worked for 10 years in food service at Huegel Elementary […]