Stitzer – Allen L. Eck, age 82, of Stitzer died on Friday morning Sept. 20, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Allen was born on July 7, 1931 in Lancaster, WI the son of Lesko and Bertha (White) Eck. Allen was raised on the family farm outside of Stitzer. Following graduation from Fennimore High School, Allen worked for a short time for NASA in Florida before returning to Stitzer where he operated his milk hauling business, “Milk for Stitzer”. He then was employed at John Deere in Dubuque, IA for 30 years until his retirement in 1987. Allen […]
Lancaster- Florence Heberlein, age 89, of Lancaster and formerly of Stitzer died on Friday morning Sept. 6, 2013 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Florence was born on June 2, 1924 in Cassville, WI the daughter of Charles and Mary (Breuer) Hampton. She married Reuben Heberlein on Jan 29, 1945 in Fennimore. Florence was a very hard worker who enjoyed working next her husband each day on the farm. She also cleaned homes for area elderly and bachelors and loved to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Florence liked to write, so she began reporting the Stitzer […]
Fennimore – June E. Cottingham, age 90 of Fennimore died on Thursday morning Sept. 5, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. June was born on June 2, 1923 in Annaton, WI the daughter of Donald & Thelma (Morse) Loy. She was united in marriage to Leonard Cottingham on May 16, 1942 in Dodgeville. June graduated from Livingston High School in 1940. She then went to work for the Fennimore Telephone Co. as a switchboard operator for several years. After being a homemaker for a few years, June became employed at Fennimore High School in the food service program […]
Livingston, WI-Mary Ann Gray, age 86 died on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2013 at the Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation in rural Dodgeville. At Mary Ann’s request no formal memorial services will be held but a special Sunday worship service dedicated in loving memory of Mary Ann Gray will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday morning Sept 22, 2013 at the Livingston United Methodist Church in Livingston. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a time of fellowship and light refreshments from 10:00 A.M. until time of Sunday worship in the church hall.
Soldiers Grove – Evelyn A. Rundle, age 103, of Soldiers Grove and formerly of Madison, died on Tuesday morning Sept. 3, 2013 at Sannes Skogdalen Heim Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove. Evelyn was born on July 30, 1910 on the family farm in Hickory Grove Twsp., Grant Co., WI the daughter of Gunder and Karen (Tollefson) Gunderson. She married La Verne Rundle in July of 1932 in Galena, IL. After being married, Evelyn and La Verne owned and operated the Shady Dell Cheese Factory in Mt. Ida before purchasing a cheese factory and moving to Soldiers Grove in 1943. They […]
Montfort, WI-Irene Udelhofen, age 89 died on Sunday morning Sept. 1, 2013 at the University Hospital in Madison, WI. Irene was born on Sept. 28, 1923 in Liberty Township Grant Co., WI the daughter of Adolf & Selma (Wagner) Lenz. Irene graduated from Fennimore High School and then went to Chicago and graduated from a short hand school. She was employed in Chicago for four years until returning to Wisconsin and being employed at the County Agent Office in Lancaster. Irene also worked for the Wisconsin State Capital and the University of Wisconsin for 5 years until her marriage. Irene […]
Fennimore, WI – Rosetta J. Lenzendorf, age 63 of Fennimore and formerly of Cassville died on Wednesday morning Aug 21, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Rosetta was born on Feb. 27, 1950 in Lancaster, WI the daughter of Albert and Marilyn (Hampton) Breuer. She was united in marriage to George Lenzendorf on May 2, 1970 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Rosetta worked as the office manager at the Rapid Die & Molding Co. in Cassville for 27 years. She then worked for Azco Inc. for 5 years as a project coordinator until being presently employed at […]
Cobb, WI- Margaret Virginia Roelli, age 92 of Cobb died on Friday Aug. 16, 2013 at Bloomfield Manor in rural Dodgeville, WI. Virginia was born on March 17, 1921 in Shullsburg, WI the daughter of John & Fanny (Rock) Cherry. Virginia graduated from New Diggings High School in 1938 and enjoyed working as a supervisor at Simpson Electric in Chicago from 1941-1945. On June 20, 1947 she was united in marriage to Harold Roelli at the New Diggings Primitive Methodist Church. Harold & she made cheese at the Waldwick Cheese Factory for 17 years before moving to Cobb in 1963 […]
Fennimore, WI-Anna May Moen, age 94, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday morning August 16, 2013. She was born on May 18, 1919 in Waterman, IL the daughter of Samuel & Anna (Mitchell) Gordon. Anna May studied nursing in Chicago, Illinois where she met Ralph Moen. They were united in marriage on March 20, 1946 in Waterman, IL. Ralph and Anna May, active members of the Fennimore community they loved, owned and operated the Fenway Restaurant in Fennimore. Later, Ralph worked as a public servant in Fennimore. Anna May enjoyed being a homemaker […]
Livingston, WI- Gerald V. “Jakeyboy” Williams died on Saturday Aug. 10, 2013 at the Manor Care in Platteville. Jakeyboy was born on March 24, 1936 in Illinois the son of Dawson & Marcella (Utzig) Williams. He was united in marriage to Patricia Rewey in 1960 until 1977 and then married Micheline Fall in 1980. Jakeyboy enlisted in the Army National Guard from 1956 until 1960 and then was enlisted in the reserves from 1961-1962. Jakeyboy worked for Williams Tree Service for 30 years, which led to being subcontracted with WI Power & Light maintaining power lines for 20 of those […]