FENNIMORE – Wayne E. Raymond, age 88, passed away on Friday morning October 4, 2024, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He was born on September 29, 1936; the son on Leonard and Frieda (Mueller) Raymond. Wayne was a graduate of Reedstown High School where he gained recognition as an excellent pitcher for the baseball team. He married the love of his life, Helen Holcomb on August 21, 1955, at the North Kickapoo Lutheran Church. After high school, Wayne attended UW Platteville for his Bachelor’s Degree and UW Madison for his Masters Degree in education. He […]
BOSCOBEL – Beverly “Bev” A Zintz passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, at Gunderson Boscobel Area Hospital surrounded by her family. Bev was born on December 3, 1944, to Kenneth and Genevieve (Miller) Zintz. She graduated from Boscobel High school in 1960 and went on to work for Motorola Corporation in Illinois where she met her life partner (wife) Diane Frank. Their career to them to Arizona where they retired. After retirement, Bev and Diane moved back to Boscobel to be near family and friends. Bev loved playing cards with her sister and loved to collect Snoopy memorabilia and […]
SHERWOOD, WI – Sherry Sue Phillips, age 78, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 22, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Sherry was born in Boscobel, to John and Helen (Slade) Wubbenhorst. She spent her early years growing up on a small farm outside of town and enjoyed sharing many stories from these years with her children and grandchildren. She graduated from Boscobel High School, and briefly lived in Madison, WI while working for the State of Wisconsin. On August 4, 1967, she married Marlin Phillips from Fennimore, and the two were blessed with 57 years […]
FENNIMORE – Shirley Louise Wienkes, age 81, passed away on Friday September 20, 2024, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on August 17, 1943; the daughter of Floyd and Alice (Cohen) Hore. Shirley Graduated from Iowa-Grant Highschool in 1961 and married her beloved husband, Ralph Wienkes on December 27, 1961, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Together, they spent 17 years farming just outside of Fennimore. In addition to her work on the farm, Shirley dedicated about 10 years babysitting, nurturing, and caring for many children. She had a natural gift for creating a warm and welcoming […]
FENNIMORE – Ann Marie Tollefson, age 74, passed away on Friday September 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 8, 1950, the beloved daughter of Lincoln and Phebe (Streeter) Tollefson. Ann grew up on the family farm in Castle Rock Township near Fennimore, where she was the second oldest of seven siblings. She led a life of true determination and grit after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 12, which left her with severe physical and mental deficits, but her smile and love of family was infectious and will always be treasured. Memories […]
FENNIMORE – Lois Catherine Hullermann, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 8, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 6, 1935; the daughter of Emmert and Dorothy (Lappe) Reth. Lois graduated from Lamont High School in Iowa in 1953 and married Thomas Hullermann on June 4, 1955. Lois and Tom owned and operated their family farm, located near Patch Grove, for many years. Lois worked alongside Tom and their children on the beef farm and could usually be found driving the tractor. Raising her family on the farm was something Lois was very proud of and […]
LINDEN – Paula Marie Rule, age 73, passed away on Thursday September 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 20, 1950; the daughter of Paul and Naomia (Wagner) Zimmerman. Paula was raised on the family farm along with her siblings, where she became an expert potato planter and picker. She graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1968. On March 7, 1970, Paula married William “Will” Rule in Mineral Point. They shared 52 years of love and laughter. Together they cultivated a life filled with love and hard work. They farmed together, raising beef […]
WAUZEKA -Joan Marie Atkinson, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 20, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on July 21, 1952; the daughter of Harold and Sophia (Burgus) Lewis. Joan graduated from Boscobel High School in 1971 and married the love of her life Donald Atkinson on February 16, 1973. Together they built a life of working hard and raising their children. The whole family-built D.A. Diggers Trucking and Excavating together. Joan dedicated nearly 40 years of her life to Rayovac. Outside of work, Joan and Don shared a passion for […]
DUBUQUE, IA – Lawrence James Perry, age 66, passed away on Tuesday morning July 30, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in rural Fennimore. He was born one of 13 children on September 26, 1957, in Dubuque, IA. He was the son of Paul and Virginia (Manuel) Perry. Larry worked for Oral Arts Dental Lab in Dubuque, IA for over 30 years until recently having to retire due to his declining health. His delivery route consisted of the Quad Cities area. Larry was a simple man who enjoyed his job, loved going fishing, and liked playing video games. Larry is survived […]
STITZER – Kathleen “Kate” Ann Michek, age 87, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024, at Crestridge in Dodgeville. She was born in Woodman, WI on July 20, 1937; the youngest child of Mark and Anna (Winters) Hanley. Kate graduated from Boscobel High School in 1954. She married the love of her life, Melvin Michek on August 16, 1960, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Mount Hope. They would have celebrated 64 years married this year. Kate and Melvin spent nearly 64 years farming together. Although it was hard, exhausting work at times, it was a life that they […]