COBB – John “Jack” M. Lemanski, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 13, 2025, at Mineral Point Health Services. He was born on November 20, 1939; the son of Clyde and Mary (Winters) Lemanski. John graduated from Montfort Senior High in 1958 and shortly after, enlisted with the United States Army. He served four years as a mechanic, including time stationed in the Philippines. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Lyght, on September 18, 1965, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Together they built a life rooted in love and hard work. Upon returning home […]
SALT LAKE CITY / MOUNT IDA – On May 7th, 2025, we lost our beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Mary Elaine Riley. Mary was born on August 20th, 1943, in Mt. Ida, Wisconsin to Dan and Evelyn Riley. Mary grew up on a farm in Wisconsin with her 5 siblings. Mary had very fond memories of her childhood and took an interest in learning about farming, crops and animals her entire life. Mary attended college at the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1965. After graduation she moved to Salt Lake City. She […]
FENNIMORE – Keith J. Novinska, age 84 passed away on Thursday morning May 1, 2025, at Gundersen Boscobel Hospital in Boscobel. He was born on June 17, 1940, in Fennimore Township Grant County, WI. Keith was united in marriage to Ann Doyle on February 27, 1965, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Keith graduated from Fennimore High School in 1959 and shortly after, joined the United States Army and served as an FA rocket crewman from April 20, 1960 to April 30, 1962. When Keith returned home from service, he began working for Mac McKinley and eventually purchased Engine […]
MONTFORT – Della Mae Norby, age 92, passed away on Monday April 21, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. She was born on July 1, 1932, the daughter of Jacob and Violet (Williams) Frederickson. Della was united in marriage to Gilbert “Gil” Norby on September 1, 1956. They shared 36 years of marriage before Gil passed away in 1992. Della graduated high school in 1950 and made Montfort her home in 1969. She was a dedicated member of her church, Peace Lutheran in Cobb, where she served for many years as Church Secretary and Sunday School superintendent. She cared deeply […]
LANCASTER – Pamela Louise (Jensen) Wilson, 74 passed away Tuesday April 22, 2025, at home in Lancaster,surrounded by her family. Pamela was born February 21, 1951, to Lewis (Jep) and Mary (Rowan) Jensen in Maquoketa, IA. Pamela attended and graduated from the Andrew, IA school system. Attending the University of Wisconsin Platteville and Graduated with a B.S. in Education in 1973 and M.S. in Education in 1977. Pamela married the love of her life Dennis (DA) Wilson on Aug 20th, 1977, at the Methodist church in Platteville. Pam and DA were blessed with the adoption of first child Andrea and […]
MONTFORT / CHICAGO – David R. Mueller, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 12, 2025, at Upland Hills Health Hospital in Dodgeville. Born on May 25, 1955, in Chicago, David was the son of Robert and Mary (Pasek) Mueller. David spent much of his life in Chicago before relocating to Montfort 15 years ago to be closer to family. David pursued a degree in Criminal Justice at Lewis College in Chicago, a degree he later completed at UW – Platteville. Passionate about the arts, he was active with the Chicago art community, and had a deep love for […]
FENNIMORE – Patricia “Patty” Kay Cauffman, age 86, passed away on Sunday April 13, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 13, 1938, the daughter of Walter and Florence (Rech) Gratz. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1956. On December 22, she married her high school sweetheart, David O. Cauffman, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Patty and David shared 56 beautiful years of marriage before his passing in 2013. A lifelong resident of the Stitzer and Fennimore communities, Patty dedicated her life to her family, her farm, and her community. Together with Dave, she […]
PLATTEVILLE – Joyce E. Cohen, formerly of Lancaster, age 88, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025, at Edenbrook of Platteville. She was born on March 31, 1937, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Frederick and Clara (Johnston) Dietzman. Joyce was united in marriage to Ivan “Ike” Cohen on September 8, 1962, in Montfort. Joyce graduated from Platteville High School and then attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Joyce and Ike moved to Lancaster where she enjoyed babysitting for various families along with being employed at the Winskill School. Along with working as an elementary aide and library assistant, […]
STITZER / FENNIMORE – Laverne “Butch” James Fry, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Platteville, the son of Walter and Ruth (Warne) Fry. Laverne graduated from Platteville High School and then entered the workforce. He went to work at John Deere in Dubuque for a few years and then was employed at Orchard Manor of Lancaster in their maintenance department for a brief time. Laverne became a familiar face at Fennimore Interiors for over 25 years, especially […]
FENNIMORE – Geraldine L. Croft, age 97, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at Southwest Health in Platteville. She was born on June 12, 1927, in Mount Hope, the daughter of Allen and Doris (Merry) Belscamper. Geraldine was united in marriage to LaVern Croft on September 14, 1950, in Lancaster. Geraldine graduated from Lancaster High School. After her marriage to LaVern, she became active in his business, Croft’s Lime & Gravel, where she was a bookkeeper for many years. She was employed with the Fennimore School System as a lunch lady, which she thoroughly enjoyed. In her spare time, […]