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 […]
Eleanora “Ellie” Larson, age 95, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, with hospice. The former Eleanora Anna Scheel was born May 29, 1917 in the Town of Sherman, Dunn Co. WI to Carl and Effie (Schultz) Scheel. On April 9, 1937, Ellie married George Larson at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie and celebrated their 75th anniversary this past April. They owned and operated the Tramway store (known as Larson’s Grocery) located at the intersection of Highway 12 and 79, west of Menomonie. Ellie also worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance Company […]
Michael D. Lyght, age 57, of Dubuque, IA and formerly of Montfort, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012 at his residence in Dubuque. He was born March 15, 1955 in Platteville, WI the son of Clifford and Lois (Birch) Lyght. Michael attended Iowa-Grant High School, graduating in 1973. He grew up in the Livingston/Montfort area before moving to Boscobel where he worked at Milk Specialties until 1996. He then moved to Dubuque, IA and worked for Unique Balance. He enjoyed spending time with his family and sharing the “good old days” with his nieces and nephews Tom, […]