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 […]
Fennimore, WI-Barbara L. Howell, age 97, of Fennimore, died on Thursday Sept. 27, 2012 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on Oct. 17, 1914 in Little Grant Twsp. Grant Co, WI the daughter of Floyd & Martha (Angelette) Budd. Barbara was united in marriage to Albert “Bert” Howell on July 30, 1934 in Galena, IL. Barbara attended Fennimore High School and then worked at Burgess Battery Factory in Platteville until being employed at Parker Pen in Fennimore. When she and Bert started their family, Barbara stayed home raising her family. As her family grew, she […]
Frank C. Edge, age 89, of Fennimore and formerly of Mt. Ida passed away on Wednesday Sept. 19, 2012 at Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel, WI. Frank was born on Dec. 22, 1922 in Mt. Ida Township, Grant Co., WI the son of Joe and Effie (Waldorf) Edge. He was united in marriage to Shirley Pierce on Nov. 18, 1945 in Lancaster, WI. Frank worked for many years at Grantland Creamery in Lancaster where he drove milk truck and assisted in cheese making. He later worked with his brothers at Edge Brothers Construction before moving to the farm in […]
Theron A. “Doc” Haufler, age 80, of Montfort passed away peacefully at home with family on Tuesday morning Sept. 18th, 2012. He was born Feb. 16, 1932 to Elmer and Matilda (Rankin) Haufler in Vassar, Kansas. Theron married Rose Anne Trendel Aug. 15, 1951. After graduation from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS with a degree in Veterinary Medicine, Theron and Rose Anne moved to Fennimore, WI. There he began his Vet practice, later building the Fennimore Veterinary Clinic on Lincoln Avenue in Fennimore. The couple purchased a farm near Montfort in 1966. Theron continued his Vet work along with farming […]
Brandon Matthew Wester, age 19 of rural Fennimore, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. Brandon was born March 9, 1993 the son of Al and Pat (Moneypenny) Wester. Brandon attended Fennimore Schools and graduated in 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and formed a very special bond with the teaching and support staff. He was baptized at the Hickory Grove Lutheran Church in 1998 where he later became the “official hugger” for many years. Brandon loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his nephews whom he adored. He […]
Duane Clifford Jahnke, 51, was born July 14, 1961 in Lancaster WI. He died August 28th 2012 in Madison WI of pancreatic cancer. Father to Nathaniel Jahnke (24) of Madison WI and Kyle Jahnke (22) of Eau Claire WI; son of Clifford and Ruby (Braudt) Jahnke of Fennimore WI; husband of Diane (Amans) Jahnke of Middleton WI; brother to Lela Boettcher (Dennis) of Sheboygan Falls WI, Della Jahnke (Tim Socha) of Sheboygan Falls WI, and Rosella Jahnke (deceased); uncle to many nieces and nephews. Duane grew up as a farmer, and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1979. He then attended […]