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, […]
Fennimore, WI-Bonnie G. Gift, age 74, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Bonnie was born on Aug. 19, 1938 in Boscobel the daughter of Carroll and Mildred (Nelson) Stitzer. Bonnie graduated from Boscobel High School in 1956 and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she graduated in 1960. She then was united in marriage to Donovan Gift and moved to Nebraska where she taught elementary school. Bonnie worked for many years at the Bohlman Drug Store in Boscobel until her retirement. She was very active in the Fennimore United […]
Wilmington, IL/Fennimore, WI- Irene Luella Fritz, age 86, of Wilmington, IL formerly of Fennimore, WI died on Wednesday morning Nov. 7, 2012 at her residence in Wilmington, IL. Irene was born on Oct. 19, 1926 in Woodman, WI the daughter of Joe & Julia (Peaslee) Russell. She was united in marriage to Earl A. Fritz on Oct. 23, 1945 in Fennimore. Irene and Earl farmed most of their lives in Grant County. After retiring from the farm they lived in town where they were the local distributors of the Wisconsin State Journal for many years. Irene was one of the […]
AURORA, IL – Donald Edward Novak, age 91, formerly of Montfort, WI passed away Wednesday evening November 7, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Betty. Donald was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on September 13, 1921, the eldest son of Edward and Marie (Rehurek) Novak. The family moved from their farm in Tabor, Minnesota, to the farm in Montfort, Wisconsin, when Donald was 15 months old. He attended Oak Grove Country School and graduated from Montfort High School in 1939. Donald was a member of the Montfort United Methodist Church since 1930. He sang in the choir, was […]
Livingston, WI-Janet E. McLimans, age 98, of Livingston passed away on Monday morning Oct. 29, 2012 at Mineral Point Care Center in Mineral Point, WI. Janet was born on Feb. 9, 1914 in Millville Township, Grant Co., WI the daughter of Will and Florence Andrew. She was united in marriage to Donald McLimans. Janet graduated as the Valedictorian from Livingston High School. She worked as a seasonal employee at the Cobb Canning Factory but her greatest love was her children and their families. Janet enjoyed babysitting for family and friends and volunteered her time with the Livingston Girls Scouts for […]
Arva Jean Zabel, age 77, of Fennimore died on Monday Oct. 15, 2012 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. Arva was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Wesley & Carolyn (Smith) Watkins. She was united in marriage to Clarence Zabel on March 14, 1953. Arva lived for her family and her Lord. She believed in being the most loving and supportive mother and grandmother and demonstrated that love for her family everyday. Arva enjoyed adventures, traveling and going to museums, playing games, doing arts and crafts, sewing, crocheting, and sitting down to a great book. Arva […]
Lola M. Pagel, age 89 of Fennimore died on Sunday morning Oct. 14, 2012 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Lola was born on March 25, 1923 in Mt. Hope the daughter of Harley & Myrtle (Ferguson) Welsh. She was united in marriage to John Pagel on Oct. 28, 1944 in Wilmington, NC. Following graduation from High School, Lola went to work as a waitress and then at Burgess Battery in Platteville until being employed at Rayovac in Fennimore. Lola worked at Rayovac for 19 years until her retirement. She was very fond of the many friendships that […]
Livingston, WI-Helen J. Cushman, age 84, of Livingston died on Thursday Oct. 11, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Helen was born on April 5, 1928 in Platteville, WI the daughter of Harvey and Jennie (Jackson) Wehnke. She was united in marriage to Cyril Vincent “Pat” Cushman on March 28, 1948 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Platteville, WI. Following graduation from Platteville High School, Helen worked as the Livingston switchboard operator until going to work at Burgess Battery in Platteville. Later she was employed at Rayovac in Fennimore for numerous years until her retirement. Helen enjoyed staying busy […]
Livingston, WI-Frederick A. Washburn, age 82, of Livingston died unexpectedly on Thursday Oct. 11, 2012 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Fred was born on Aug. 6, 1930 in Eden Township Iowa Co., WI the son of Wesley & Anna (Frolik) Washburn. He was united in marriage to Mary Jerrett on April 22, 1954 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church in Fennimore. Fred graduated from Livingston High School in 1949 where he was a part of the boxing and basketball teams. Following graduation, Fred was engaged in farming his entire life. He loved the farming life and all […]