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 […]
Fennimore, WI-Jody Lynn Solorzano, age 42, of Fennimore lost her courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday morning Oct. 10, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI. Jody was a breast cancer survivor, but three years later succumbed to brain cancer. Jody was born on Jan. 18, 1970 in Menomonee Falls, WI the daughter of Jack & Julianne (Johnson) Carlson. Following graduation from Ellsworth High School, Jody attended Red Wing Technical College where she studied to become a nanny. Later she moved to Concord, CA where she worked as a nanny in addition to […]
Grace E. Novinska, age 99 of Warsaw, MO and formerly of Fennimore died on Thursday Oct. 4, 2012 at her residence in Warsaw, MO. Grace was born on Jan. 17, 1913 in Turkey Creek, IA the daughter of Nicholas & Catherine (Hauck) Adams. Grace was united in marriage to Aloysus “Loyse” Novinska on May 7, 1947 in Lancaster, WI. Following high school, Grace went to work for Parker Pen in Madison, WI until moving to Lancaster. There she met and married her beloved husband Loyse, following his return home from war. In 1950, they built the Novinska Butchering Service in […]
John H. Pagel, age 57, of Fennimore passed away unexpectedly as the result of a motorcycle accident on Thursday morning Oct. 4, 2012 in South Lancaster Twsp., Grant Co., WI. He was born Feb. 8, 1955 in Baraboo, WI. John’s first marriage was to Terri Peterson and then on Sept. 10, 1984 he was united in marriage to Kenda Thompson. Following graduation from Boscobel High School, John worked as a supervisor at Rayovac in Fennimore during the mid 1970’s. He then worked and appreciated a friendship with Bob Goold for many years before being employed at H. James and Sons […]
Fennimore, WI-Mabel Ann Fry, age 93, of Fennimore died on Saturday afternoon Sept. 29, 2012 at Boscobel Care and Rehabilitation in Boscobel. Mabel was born on June 7, 1919 in Mt. Hope the daughter of Lee & Laura (Baker) Cauffman. She was united in marriage to Lewis “Carlyle” Fry on Nov. 4, 1935 in Galena, IL. Mabel and Carlyle farmed in the Fennimore area from 1930 until retiring in 1980. She enjoyed milking the cows, dancing and playing cards. Mabel also liked working in her large garden and canning the fresh produce. Mabel is survived by her 4 children; Carl […]