Fennimore, WI – Sharon (Bellis) Freymiller age 63, of Fennimore passed unexpectedly Friday, February 1, 2013 at her residence in Fennimore. Sharon had been healing from a battle with pneumonia and other health ailments. She was born March 19, 1949 in Cassville, WI the daughter of Herbert and Lelia (Gurney) Bellis. Sharon married Francis Freymiller on January 25, 1969. In that union four children were born. Sharon met her life partner and friend Jerry Allen (Fennimore) in 1983. Sharon and Jerry have enjoyed 29 years building memories and sharing families. Jerry brought to the family four additional children. The eight […]
William H. Campbell, age 100, of Livingston passed away on Tuesday morning Jan. 29, 2013 at Bloomfield Manor in rural Dodgeville. William was born on March 14, 1912 in Lima Township, Grant Co., WI the son of William and Mabel (Bidgood) Campbell. He married Lois Medley on July 22, 1933 in Galena, IL. After returning from a short course at UW-Madison, Bill made cheese from 1933-1938. He then was engaged in farming with his father-in-law in Lima Township from 1938-1943 before farming outside of Livingston from 1943-1950. In 1950, Bill purchased a farm in the Mifflin area where he continued […]
Kenneth R. Goodman, age 56, of Fennimore passed away on Wednesday Jan. 23, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Ken was born on March 12, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Edgar and Myrtle (Estes) Goodman. He married Susan Napp on Oct. 5, 1985. Ken grew up in New Mexico where he drove truck for a living. He moved to the Fennimore area in 1993 and continued driving truck for Sunkiss’d Trucking until having to retire due to his declining health. Ken was a very hard worker and took great pride in having the cleanest truck in the fleet. […]
Judith “Judy” Fay Gilbertson, age 59, of Fennimore, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at AgraceHospice in Madison surrounded by her family and many friends. Judy, daughter of Frank and Marilyn (Leja) Lis, was born May 5, 1953, in Stanley, WI. She was raised in Gilman, WI and graduated from Gilman High School before moving to Boscobel. She was united in marriage to Duane Gilbertson of Fennimore on October 8, 1998. Judy was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother, who was fiercely loyal and protective of her family. She treasured spending her free time with her many grandchildren and […]
Fennimore, WI – Donald K. Schwer, age 82 of Fennimore passed away on Tuesday Jan. 22, 2013 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Donald was born on May 8, 1930 in Fennimore Township the son on William and Orilla (Smith) Schwer. Donald graduated from Fennimore High School and married the love of his life, Mary Loy on Feb 14, 1949. They farmed his family farm in Fennimore Township until purchasing it in 1961 and continued farming until 1992. In 1989, after semi-retiring, Donald and Mary spent their winters in Eastpoint, FL through 2008. Donald was a founding member of the Fennimore […]
Fennimore – Lela M. Wood, age 89 of Fennimore died on Friday Jan. 18, 2013 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Lela was born on March 25, 1923 in Mt. Hope, WI the daughter of Harley and Myrtle (Ferguson) Welsh. She married Arden Wood on March 9, 1945 in Altus, Oklahoma. Lela was a devoted wife and mother who spent her life caring for her family with everlasting love and compassion. Her home was always open and welcoming for family and friends to gather for a meal or one of her famous pies made from fresh picked berries. Lela enjoyed […]
Fennimore, WI-Joyce Irene Walker, age 85 died on Monday evening Jan. 14, 2013 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Joyce was born on Aug. 2, 1927 in Mt. Ida the daughter of Wesley & Aurelia (Riley) Walker. Joyce graduated from Fennimore High School and then moved to Madison. Upon returning home, Joyce took care of her grandparents until going to work at the Southwest Library System in Fennimore in the 1970’s. Following her retirement, Joyce adored her family and neighbors and enjoyed helping out with babysitting. She liked working on puzzles, going to family activities, and supporting family […]
Livingston, WI- Fritz Argall, age 69, of Livingston passed away on Friday Jan. 11, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Fritz was born on Sept. 6, 1943 in Dodgeville, WI the son of Alfred and Madge (Brewer) Argall. He married Maureen Bloom in 1963. Fritz graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1961. After graduation he was engaged in farming for eight years. He later went to work for ABS, Tri-State and Eastern Iowa Breeders until fulfilling his passion of buying and selling livestock. He loved working with animals and enjoyed the many people he met through the years. […]
Fennimore, WI-Ruth Ann Staskal, age 90, of Fennimore died on Monday morning Dec. 24, 2012 at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. Ruth Ann was born on Sept. 20, 1922 in Fennimore the daughter of Roy & Ida (Colby) Loney. She was united in marriage to Jefferson Staskal on Sept. 5, 1939 in Fennimore. In the 1950’s Ruth Ann worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, IA until she and Jefferson purchased their farm in Ellenboro Township. They farmed together side by side from 1963 until selling the farm and moving to Fennimore in 1983. Enjoying each other’s company, Ruth and […]
Fennimore, WI – Delos W. Smith, age 90, of Fennimore passed away on Sunday morning Dec. 23, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Delos was born on March 24, 1922 in Millville, WI the son of William and Mabel (Culver) Smith. He married Elmyra Wayne on Feb. 20, 1946 in Fennimore. Delos attended Millville School until having to stay home to care and provide for his family due to the unexpected death of his father. In 1942, Delos enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nehenta Bay during WWII until being honorably […]