Palos Verdes Estates, CA formerly of Montfort, WI- Scott Hathaway Biddick, age 91 passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 13, 2013 at the Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA. Scott was born on Dec. 30, 1921 in Montfort the son of John Richard & Elva Alice (Bunker) Biddick. Scott was united in marriage to Betty Womack on May 27, 1950. Scott graduated from Montfort High School as Salutatorian. He attended Platteville College until leaving to explore the country. Scott was then enlisted in the U.S. Navy until being honorable discharged in 1946. After returning home, Scott received his Bachelors […]
Dodgeville – Viola E. Rezabek, age 91 of Dodgeville and formerly of Fennimore, WI, Yuma, AZ, and Palatine, IL passed away on Saturday morning March 9, 2013 at Crestridge in Dodgeville. Viola was born on October 31, 1921 in Cicero, IL the daughter of Henry and Clara (Latal) Suhr. She married Vernon Rezabek on June 5, 1943 in Cicero, IL. Following graduation from Morton High School in 1939, Viola and Vernon were married and raised a family in the Chicago area. In 1986 she and Vernon moved to Arizona until his untimely death in 1992. Viola continued to reside in […]
Monroe – Nathan L. Blabaum, age 70 of Monroe and formerly of Cobb, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening March 10th, 2013. Nathan was born on October 31st, 1942 to Albert and Alice (Cole) Blabaum at the Blabaum family home in Highland, WI. He married the love of his life Lois Finley on Oct. 14, 1961 in Mineral Point and together they enjoyed over 51 years of marriage. Following graduation from the Linden/Cobb High School in 1960, Nate enlisted in the Army where he served with the 32nd infantry division. For the past 30 years he was an insurance agent, […]
Fennimore, WI-David Oakley Cauffman, age 75 passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Sunday March 10, 2013 following his battle with cancer. David was born on Oct. 30, 1937 in Little Grant Township Grant Co., WI the son of Lester & Emily (Leighton) Cauffman. He was united in marriage to his high school sweet heart Patricia “Patty” Gratz on Dec. 22, 1956 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore David graduated from Fennimore High School in 1956. David was actively involved in the FFA, a Charter Member of the FFA Alumni, Fennimore Junior Fair, Fennimore […]
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 […]