FENNIMORE – Thomas “Rocky” R. Blackbourn, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 11, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1955, the son of Roger and Donna (Pettera) Blackbourn. Rocky was united in marriage to his first wife and mother of his children, Donita “Blondie” Bean on June 17, 1983. They shared many wonderful years together until her passing in 2020. He was then united in marriage to Kim Burkheimer on November 9, 2022. From the very beginning, Rocky’s life was fueled by his passion for truck driving. His journey started with IOCO in 1982, and in 2001, […]
FENNIMORE – Gary B. “Herb” Biddick, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 10, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on June 26, 1940, in Platteville; the son of Willard and Marie (Brechler) Biddick. Gary was united in marriage to Mary Gutweiler on September 9, 1961, in Fennimore. Herb, as Gary was affectionally known by his family and friends, loved to spend time up in northern Wisconsin in Boulder Junction and Mercer. He looked forward to many family reunions and time spent fishing there, always out fishing everybody he was with. Herb and Mary […]
LANCASTER – Clara Marie Landon, age 94, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster. She was born in Werley, WI on November 11, 1930; the daughter of Norman and Addie (Gribble) Stephenson. Clara was united in marriage to Leo Landon on September 7, 1994, and they spent 30 wonderful years together. Clara started working at an early age taking care of children. When she was older, she worked in Lafayette Indiana in management of a deli. She also was a teletype operator for Sears and Ralston. When her children were young, she sewed, and […]
BOSCOBEL – Robert “Bob” P. Childs, age 88, passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at his home that he moved and renovated, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on May 12, 1936, the son of Seth and Lela Childs. He was united in marriage to Gale Miller on August 18, 1955, in Dubuque, IA. In his earlier years, Bob embraced the demanding work as a farmer. He was eventually employed with Design Homes in Prairie, moving homes for them. He also worked for a time with Harold Turner Construction and owned his own salvage yard. Bob served as […]
MONTFORT – Rose Anne Haufler, passed away peacefully on Friday January 17, 2025, at Springbrook Retirement Community of Onalaska, at the age of 92. Rose Anne was born the youngest of eight children to Edward and Rose (Clark) Trendel on November 8, 1932. She liked to mention, it was the day Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President. Growing up a “tomboy” on a small farm in rural Kansas, she preferred being outside as much as possible. Rose Anne, as with most farm kids of the day, was involved in 4-H. She showed beef cattle, winning many ribbons, even showing two […]
MONTFORT – Robert “Bob” M. Helmich, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025, at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on January 10, 1934; the son of Wallace and Mamie (Belk) Helmich After high school, Bob enlisted in the army. He was eventually stationed in Munich Germany where he was a Master Sergeant and paratrooper in the airborne division. While in Germany, Bob married his first wife and mother of his three children, Mary Potter. They were married for 53 years before her passing in 2009. Bob farmed in northern Illinois and […]
FENNIMORE, WI/HEBRON, IL – Mildred “Millie” Mary (Salemi) Jastrzembski, age 81, went to be an angel in Heaven, with her Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1943, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of John and Rita Salemi. Millie was united in marriage to Louis Jastrzembski on August 27, 1966, at the Church of The Divine Savior in Norridge, IL. They celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary in 2024. Millie loved to can fruits and vegetables and enjoyed gardening with her family. She also took to cooking and cooking “big” with large pots always on the […]
Marilyn Joan King, affectionately known as Joan, Gran, and Aunt Joan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2024, at the young age of 96. A woman of elegance, intellect, and unwavering independence, Joan lived a life as rich in love as it was in sophistication. A proud graduate of Ramsey High School, she also attended the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising. Joan had a lifelong love for travel, from cruising the seas to cherished days at the beach and the beach house. She loved warmth, sunshine, fashion, music, and connecting with others. Known for her determined spirit, impeccable […]
BOSCOBEL – Sheri Waterman, age 78, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born at home on April 25, 1946, the daughter of Allen and Ruth (Peer) Wetter. She grew up in rural Boscobel, Wisconsin. She attended Boscobel High School where she graduated in 1964. Sheri married Bill Waterman on February 14, 1965, at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel, WI. In 1984, they built their house on Dry Hollow Road with the help of friends and family. The house was built from lumber they logged and sawed themselves. In total, 604 railroad-sized ties were used. The house was […]
FENNIMORE – Janice Yvonne Klar, age 70, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband and family by her side, on Saturday December 14, 2024, at her residence in Fennimore, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on January 5, 1954; the daughter of Hubert and Velma (Meyer) Lins. Janice was united in marriage to Michael Klar on August 12, 1982, in Platteville. A proud graduate of UW – Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in education, she dedicated her life to caring for the elderly and disabled. Janice’s work was a reflection of her deep compassion and commitment to […]