MUSCODA – John “Buck” A. Nowak, age 60, passed away on Wednesday April 2, 2025, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on November 11, 1964, the son of John F. and JoAnn (Foyt) Nowak. After graduating high school, John enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army from 1984 to 1987. He spent time in Germany, Italy, Juarez, and El Paso. After his military service, John pursued a career as an operating engineer. He recently retired and was looking forward to spending his golden years on the farm with his wife, Kim. John was […]
FENNIMORE – Paul “Buck” F. Conley, age 85, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. He was born on May 18, 1939, and graduated from Mount Hope Senior High in 1958. Paul married Anna Carlin on August 28, 1976, in Boscobel and together they raised three children. Paul was a hardworking man who owned and operated B&B Builders in Fennimore for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and loved taking his grandchildren on fishing trips, creating lasting memories with them. In addition to his concrete work, Paul plowed snow in town during the winters. Paul had […]
FENNIMORE – Marilyn Elaine (Olson) Leis, age 83, passed away on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. She was born on October 6, 1941, on the farm in Soldiers Grove, daughter of Albert and Elgia (McDaniel) Olson. She graduated as the valedictorian of Soldiers Grove High School. Marilyn was united in marriage to Leonard Leis on November 5, 1960, at Five Points Lutheran Church, in rural Blue River. They lived in Beloit from 1960-1973. Having been blessed with four children, Marilyn chose motherhood as her primary career and was proud to be a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed […]
FENNIMORE – Evelyn E. Johnsrud, age 98, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. She was born on February 12, 1927, in Grant County; the daughter of Lyle and Mildred (Clark) Cohen. Evelyn was united in marriage to Gaylord D. Welch on January 5, 1946, and together they had four children. They were together until his passing on June 5, 1989. She later married Kenneth I. Johnsrud on June 17, 1995, at their home in Castle Rock Township and they eventually moved to Fennimore. Evelyn and Kenneth were married 23 years before his passing on […]
BOSCOBEL – Rosetta Margaret Beilfuss, age 87, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at Southwest Health in Platteville, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 2, 1937; the daughter of Eldon and Hazel (Dary) Coppernoll. Rosetta attended school in Cazenovia and Excelsior and was united in marriage to her first husband and father of their eight children, Leslie Keepers. After going their separate ways, Rosetta spent time working as a waitress at Busy B’s Café, housekeeping at the Boscobel Nursing Home, and housekeeping at Orchard Manor before retiring. After retirement, Rosetta met and married William Beilfuss and […]
REWEY – Shari “Nena” Marie Jones, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening March 7, 2025, at Southwest Health in Platteville. She was born on July 13, 1963, in Lancaster, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Atkinson) Lewis. She married Dennis Jones on November 2, 2008, in Dubuque, IA. Shari graduated from Fennimore High School and then received her CNA license from Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. After working as a CNA in Platteville for a few years, Shari began babysitting in her home, so that she could remain home while raising her young children. Once her children got […]
FENNIMORE – Patsy Louise Heberlein, age 65, passed away on Friday March 7, 2025, at home as a result of medical issues and MS. Patsy was born November 9, 1959, in Lancaster to Walter and Doris (Bartels) Keene. She married Peter Heberlein on May 8, 1982, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. They farmed near Fennimore and Preston. Patsy graduated from Potosi High School in 1977 and started working at Fritz Insurance where she spent 9 years. She then moved to Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Stitzer working 29 years until she retired in 2015. Patsy was a […]
BLOOMINGTON – Sarah “Sally” M. Dressler, age 77, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on October 10, 1947, in Lancaster, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Letha (Martin) Giesen. Sarah attended Lancaster High School and married Donald Mullikin on June 5, 1965, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. They moved to Janesville, where she enjoyed being a homemaker and loved raising her three children. After deciding to go their separate ways, Sarah returned to the area and married Russell Dressler on Nov. 12, 1977, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. […]
HIGHLAND – Richard “Dick” Casper Laufenberg, aged 84, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, of natural causes. Born on December 31, 1940, in Dodgeville, he was the son of Casper and Viola (Blabaum) Laufenberg. Richard’s journey began in Highland Schools, when he met Sharon Tucker, the love of his life, in 1956. They married on August 13, 1960, and initially resided in the village of Highland for seven years before moving to the Tucker family farm outside of Highland where they raised their six children. They supported them in their various activities and sports throughout their high […]
FENNIMORE – Donald L. Weist, age 81, passed away on Friday February 14, 2025, surrounded by his family, at Dove Healthcare – Fennimore. Born on September 25, 1943, Donnie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Throughout his childhood, Donnie moved frequently but found his home in Fennimore in 1962, where he resided in the same home, until August 2023 when he transitioned to Dove Healthcare. While he struggled greatly with this change, the warmth and humor from the staff made his stay more comfortable. Donnie began his career at Stout’s Grocery Store and dedicated 37 years to Kowalski-Kieler […]