Sun Prairie, WI-Rita M. Kuchar, age 80 passed away on Saturday March 9, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. Rita was born on Feb. 22, 1933 in Hickory Grove Township Grant Co., WI the daughter of Carl & Teresa (Schueharte) Kretschman. She was united in marriage to Wencle Kuchar on Oct. 27, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Rita’s life revolved around her family and her faith. She was truly dedicated to being a wonderful wife, mother, sister and servant to her dear Lord. She was a genuine woman with a wonderful sense of humor that was adored […]
Fennimore – Gordon M. Hulsether, age 91 passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning March 7, 2013 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Gordon was born on March 28, 1921 in Castle Rock Township, Grant Co., WI the son of George and Mabel (Williams) Hulsether. Gordon was a life-long member of the Castle Rock Lutheran Church. His special contribution was as a board member of the Castle Rock Lutheran Church Cemetery Association for 39 years. Gordon was active in the community as a loyal member of both the VFW and the Montfort bowling team. He […]
Fennimore – Arnold “Junior” E. Heberlein, age 78 of Fennimore and formerly of Madison passed away on Thursday evening Feb. 28, 2013 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Arnold was born Dec. 23, 1934 in Lancaster, WI the son of Arnold and Ida (Gratz) Heberlein. Arnold attended four years at the Becker Rural School in Liberty Township, Grant County, WI. The next four years he attended Washington Orthopedic School in Madison, WI before returning to the farm to help his mother. He received the leadership Award in 4-H in Grant County while he was a member of the Liberty Ridger […]
Fennimore, WI-Letha May Wiese, age 90 died on Friday morning March 1, 2013 at Boscobel Care & Rehabilitation in Boscobel, WI. She was born on Aug. 18, 1922 in Willow Township Richland Co., WI the daughter of Joe & Winnie (Reflogle) Brownell. Letha was united in marriage to Reinhold Wiese on Dec. 3, 1958 in Monroe, WI. Letha & Reinhold worked many agricultural positions during their lives together. She was adept at cooking, canning and gardening, making do without a lot of luxuries. After Reinhold’s death on May 22, 1991, she lived alone in Fennimore until moving to the Boscobel […]
Fennimore – Arlyn Keith Henkel, age 68 passed away unexpectedly at his residence in rural Fennimore on Saturday Feb. 16, 2013. Arlyn was born on Aug. 9, 1944 in Lancaster, WI the son of Harold and Jean (Draves) Henkel. He married Eileen Block on Aug. 8, 1964 at Bethlehem E&R Church in Lancaster. Arlyn graduated from Fennimore High School in the class of 1962. Following high school, Arlyn and Eileen lived in Madison for 10 years where he worked at Madison Kip Corporation for five years and then Gardner’s Bakery for five years. In October of 1972, Arlyn moved to […]
Montfort, WI-Glen John Welsh, age 80 died on Feb. 15, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 15, 1932 in Little Grant Township Grant Co., WI the son of Ralph & Marie (Bennett) Welsh. Glen was united in marriage to his sweetheart Eileen Palan on April 18, 1953 in Highland. They were married 54 blissful years before Eileen passed away on Jan. 3, 2007 but now reunited in heaven. In 1953, Glen began farming in Highland and then in Preston. In 1966, he purchased his farm in Mifflin Township, rural Montfort where he […]
Montfort – Anton Otto Weigel, age 72 passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning Feb 12, 2013 after complications of congestive heart failure. Anton was born Dec. 26, 1940 in Lancaster, WI the son of Harold and Lola (Grindeman) Weigel. He married Ellen Dietzman on Oct. 14, 1967. They had seven children together, and a lifetime of memories. Anton graduated from Montfort High School and attended The University of Wisconsin – Platteville for two years before returning to the family farm. He was a lifelong farmer. Anton is survived by his loving wife Ellen, sons; Eric (Kari Ann) […]
Henrietta E. Grunow, age 103 of Livingston passed away on Monday afternoon Feb. 11, 2013 at the Mineral Point Care Center in Mineral Point. Henrietta was born on May 22, 1909 in Baraboo, WI the daughter of Henry and Lidia (Rumpft) VonWald. She married Alvin W. Grunow on Sept. 25, 1928 in Lancaster, WI. Henrietta and Alvin farmed in Mifflin Township from the time they were married until retiring and moving to Livingston in 1973. She was a dedicated member of the Livingston United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Rebekah, Mifflin and Iowa County Homemakers, and the Red Hats. She enjoyed […]
Peoria, IL – Herbert Lyle Cathman, age 84 of Peoria, IL and formerly of Lancaster, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 at his residence in Peoria. Herbert was born on July 17, 1928 in Bagley, WI the son of William and Birdie (Bohringer) Cathman. He married Violet Shy on May 12, 1954 in Prairie du Chien, WI. Herbert enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and proudly served his country in the Korean War until 1954. After being honorably discharged he returned to the Lancaster area and married the love of his life, Violet. He and Violet […]
Fennimore, WI-Daisey Mae Vogel, age 94 died on Monday morning Feb. 4, 2013 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Daisey was born on Oct. 1, 1918 in Fennimore the daughter of Lewis & Pearl (Fry) Howell. Daisey was united in marriage to Hubert Collins and farmed in Mt Ida Township until his untimely death. She then married Werner Vogel and moved to Fennimore. Being soft spoken and having a generous heart made Daisey’s life as a homemaker very fulfilling. She enjoyed nurturing her children, cooking, canning, sewing, quilting and embroidering. Daisey also enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and going […]