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 […]
Mark M. Freymiller, age 84 of Fennimore, passed away peacefully on Saturday Dec. 15, 2012 at Manor Care in Platteville with his loving wife Evelyn and daughter Patrice at his side. Mark was born March 7, 1928 in Marion Township, Grant Co., WI the son of Lou and Elizabeth (Bender) Freymiller. He married Evelyn Kay Haskins on Nov. 15, 1955. Mark was confirmed at the Marion Church in Woodman and graduated from 8th grade at the Werley School. He worked on the family farm and played minor league baseball in Florida before serving his country from 1951-1953 during the Korean […]
Fennimore, WI – Laurence E. Hoffman, age 89, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday December 13, 2012 at the Larson House in Columbus. Laurence was born on Sept. 27, 1923 in Fennimore, WI the son of Aloysius and Mary (Johnson) Hoffman. He married Jeanne Cunningham-Napp on Oct. 27, 1956. Following graduation from Fennimore High School, Larry worked on the family farm until purchasing it from his parents. In 1968, Larry sold the farm and went to work for Chrysler Corporation in Belvedere, IL until his retirement in 1988. Larry returned to Fennimore where he was the caretaker of Prairie Cemetery […]
Fennimore, WI-Marcella Geraldine Johnston, age 90, of Fennimore passed away on Tuesday morning Dec. 11, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Marcella was born on May 2, 1922 in Castle Rock Township, Grant Co., WI the daughter of Martin & Stella (Broaden) Larson. She was united in marriage to R. Paul Johnston on Nov. 1, 1941 in Dubuque, IA. Marcella and Paul were engaged in farming and Marcella also worked at the Montfort Meat Packing Plant and the Cobb Canning Factory until moving to Fennimore in 1967. She then worked for the Fennimore School District as a cook […]
Madison, WI-Larry D. Hatlevig, age 61, passed away on Saturday Dec. 8, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg after a courageous year and half battle with lymphoblastic lymphoma cancer. Larry was born on Sept. 4, 1951 in Janesville the son of the late Stanley & Pauline (Rasmussen) Hatlevig. He married Jackie Davies on Feb. 12, 1993 in Janesville. Larry attended Janesville Schools and graduated from Parker High School in 1970. He worked at Janesville products and later at Oscar Meyer in Madison. He retired from Oscar Meyer in October 2012. Larry had a great love for his family and […]
Fennimore, WI – Robert F. Hoffman, age 87, of Fennimore passed away peacefully on Monday December 3, 2012 at Boscobel Area Health Care surrounded by his loving family. Robert, affectionately called Bob by family and friends, was born on June 21, 1925 in Fennimore, WI the son of Aloysius and Mary (Johnson) Hoffman. Robert Married Elizabeth Barbara Riemenapp on June 1, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Following graduation from Fennimore High School, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Nov. 1944. He proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Amphion until being honorably discharged in July 1946. After returning […]
Renee L. (Prochaska) Martie, age 45 of Mineral Point, WI and formerly of Fennimore, WI died unexpectedly on Friday Nov.30, 2012 at her residence in Mineral Point. Renee was born on April 23, 1967 in Lancaster, WI the daughter of Raymond and Betty (Stephenson) Prochaska. On May 16, 1998 she married Scott Martie in Hollandale, WI. Renee graduated from Fennimore High School in 1985 where she excelled in athletics and received all conference honors in basketball. Following graduation she attended UW La Crosse until moving to Maryland. After returning to the area, Renee worked at various places and had been […]