LANCASTER – Pamela “Pam” L. Critchlow, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 20, 2024, at home. Pam was born in Lancaster on December 17, 1952; the daughter of Lloyd and Violet (Nickel) Martin. Pam graduated from Lancaster High School in 1971. On June 14, 1975, Pam married the love of her life, Gean Critchlow, at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Gean preceded her in death in 2019. After graduating high school, Pam attended Southwest Technical College and then went on to work until their children were born. Once their children were born, Pam dedicated her time to raising […]
MOULTON, IA/MONTFORT, WI – John Faber “Johnboy”, age 42, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 17, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones, following a battle with Leukemia. If John were to write his own obituary, it would read “Here lies a simple man, simply lived, and simply died”, but he deserves more than that! John was born on October 13, 1982, in Boscobel, WI and attended Fennimore schools. After high school, John started work with G2 Construction where he continued to work for many years. John was an active member of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Kirksville, MO where he attended […]
LANCASTER – Anastasia “Ann” F. Pagel, age 88, passed away on Monday evening November 11, 2024, at the SSM Health Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI. She was born on May 10, 1936, in Mount Hope Township, Grant County, WI the daughter of Francis and Agnes (Collins) O’Brien. Ann graduated from Lancaster High School. She was united in marriage to Roger Pagel on October 22, 1956, in Pine City, MN. Together they raised their four children. As the years passed, Ann became the office manager for Grant & Lafayette Electric for over 25 years until her retirement. She and Roger enjoyed […]
BOSCOBEL – David Carl Thyren, 73, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday November 7, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer over the past two years. David was born July 9, 1951, in Montclair, NJ to George and Marion Thyren. He graduated in 1969 from James Caldwell High School in Caldwell, NJ and from Trinity College in Deerfield, Ill in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in Christian education and a minor in Music. He worked one year at his home church in Christian education in NJ before moving to a job at Timber-Lee Christian Center in East Troy, WI. […]
FENNIMORE/BOSCOBEL – Ray W Bruner, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning November 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 15, 1954, the son of Ronald and Irene (Ehlers) Bruner. Ray was united in marriage to Cynthia Kelly on August 31, 1973, in Fayette, IA. Ray graduated from West Central High School in Maynard, IA in 1972 and moved to Wisconsin in 1975, when Cindy accepted a teaching position. Ray and Cindy farmed in Preston briefly before moving to Boscobel where they raised their family and ran their dairy farm. After selling the dairy herd in […]
STITZER – It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of John Lester Michel on Wednesday October 30, 2024. John was born on Sunday January 13, 1946, in Stitzer; the son of Lester and Edna (Wefel) Michel, who both preceded him in death. John graduated from Fennimore High School in 1964 and went on to earn a degree in Agriculture from UW Platteville in 1968. He was united in marriage to Jolly Beck Werner on Sept 2, 1972, at the Stitzer United Methodist Church. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the […]
PATCH GROVE – Patricia “Pat or Trish” Shaklee, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home. Trish was born on July 7th, 1956; the daughter of Arthur and Doris (White) Fremont. In her younger years, Trish was wanderlust. She never wanted to stay in one place. She loved traveling all over. She lived in Idaho and Nevada for much of her years before she moved back home in 2003. After Trish had come back home she met her late partner, Brad Harvey who she adored dearly. Together, they lived out in the country and he supported […]
FENNIMORE – Patricia “Pattie” R. Wells, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Pattie was born on March 7, 1948; the daughter of Russell and Eileen (Huffman) Fordney. Pattie graduated from Fennimore High School in 1966 and remained a pillar in the community for the rest of her life. She was part owner and operator of The Cottonwood Supper Club for over 30 years, starting in 1972. During this time, Pattie forged many friendships that she carried with her throughout her life. She was a lifelong active member of St. Peter […]
COBB – Eileen Fern Fingerson, age 90, passed away on Saturday morning October 26, 2024, at Crestridge Memory Care in Dodgeville with her family by her side. She was born on January 22, 1934, on the family farm in Montfort, the daughter of Milton and Fern (Everson) Leix. Eileen was united in marriage to Roger Fingerson on June 27, 1953, at the Montfort United Methodist Church. Eileen graduated from Cobb High School in 1951. She then received her associate’s degree in paralegal studies from Madison School of Business. Roger and Eileen began Fingerson Service Station in Cobb in 1956, which […]
FENNIMORE – Samuel “Sam” Ray Shumate, age 72, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024, with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Hillsboro, WI on June 15, 1952; the son of Bernard and Mildred (Adkins) Shumate. Sam graduated from Sparta High School and was united in marriage to Pamela “Pam” Burnham on September 11, 1971. Sam grew up in the Sparta area and lived there until 1985 when he took a job with Schwan’s and the family moved to Fennimore. He later worked at Southwest Tech, where he eventually retired. Sam loved his simple life. He […]