CASSVILLE – Wayne R. Ploessl, age 72, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2024, at his residence in rural Cassville with his beloved family by his side. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Lancaster the son of Ralph and Margaret (McCartney) Ploessl. He was united in marriage to Colleen Kowalski on June 7, 2008. Wayne graduated from Bloomington High School in 1969. His passion was farming, and he farmed his whole life. It wasn’t work to him, he loved being outside on his tractor, and working the land. Wayne also worked for Jimmy Kirschbaum at Kirschbaum farms. In […]
PLATTEVILLE/FENNIMORE – Rilee Ann Starkey, age 37, passed away peacefully on Monday July 29, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. Rilee was born on May 27, 1987; the daughter of Ron and Sheila (Olson) Starkey in Lancaster. She grew up in Fennimore and graduated from Fennimore High School in 2005. Family was always very important to Rilee. She was a loving mother to her daughter, Caelynn, who was her absolute pride and joy. She was an avid Packer fan, a quality that she picked up from her parents and brothers. Rilee cherished every moment she spent […]
Helen V. Hansen of Fennimore, Wisconsin, passed July 20, 2024, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, WI. God blessed Helen with 101-1/2 years on earth and has promised her eternal life with Him in heaven. He has also blessed her family and friends with her presence in their lives. Thanks be to God! She was born December 16, 1922, at home in rural Wauzeka, Crawford County, WI, daughter of Levi “Lee” Ward and Flora Teleta “Leta” (Young) Ward. Helen was baptized at age 14 in the Wisconsin River by Reverend Eldon Chitwood near Boydtown, WI. She was a graduate […]
FENNIMORE – Lawrence “Larry” A. Lenzendorf, age 74, passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on January 8, 1950; the son of Earl and Dorothy (Burrows) Lenzendorf. Larry grew up in the Fennimore area and spent most of his life driving truck. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed tearing them apart and putting them back together. He was proud of his collection of model cars as well. Larry was a simple guy who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and tinkering on any project he could come […]
FENNIMORE – Marilyn Ann Ketterer, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning July 9, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1939, in Boscobel, WI; the daughter of Dwight and Velma (Gilbertson) Kreul. Although she was an only child, Marilyn was always surrounded by her family, including 22 first cousins. She married Jerry Ketterer on August 31, 1957, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. They were married 57 wonderful years before his passing. Marilyn and Jerry made their living while raising their family on the farm. Marilyn was an exceptional […]
BOSCOBEL/FENNIMORE – Penny Laine “Pennel” Starkey, age 54, passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, at her residence in Boscobel. She was born on July 18, 1969, in Milwaukee the daughter of Lawrence and Jean (Adams) Edin. Penny was united in marriage to Ronald Starkey on September 6, 2005. Penny graduated from Riverdale High School and then entered the work force. She worked for Advance Transformer, Rayovac, and Tru-Vant/ NuPak. She was a dedicated, hard working employee. Penny loved life and lived every day to the fullest. She enjoyed football, especially cheering on the Green Bay Packers. She loved frogs, […]
GUTTENBERG, IA – Debra Kay Rose, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born on July 2nd, 1956, in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Debra was known as Mema and was a friend to many. Mema enjoyed baking, reading, telling stories, and writing mystery stories. Most of all, she adored her grandchildren and friends She is survived by her mother Marion Graser; children Chad (Jaclyn) Fradette, Kelly (Kenny) Feran; grandchildren Matthew Marovets, Mackenzie (Noah) Nichols, McKenna Marovets, Morgan Marovets, Macy Marovets, Abigail Fradette, Nathaniel […]
BOSCOBEL -Scott James Conley, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning July 2, 2024, at his residence in rural Boscobel. He was born on October 10, 1964, in Boscobel; the son of Leonard and Judy (Giesen) Conley. He was united in marriage to Lorene Copus on May 25, 2001, in Lancaster. Scott graduated from Fennimore High School in 1983. Some of his proudest days were spent on the family farm alongside his father and his brothers working the land and driving a John Deere. Scott liked visiting with neighbors and friends, and just like the rest of the Conley crew, […]
LANCASTER – Eugene R. Klaas, age 91, passed away on Monday June 3, 2024, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dickeyville on April 22, 1933; the son of Leonard and Nellie (Deiter) Klaas. Eugene met the love of his life, Phyllis Landon, at the Platteville Roller Rink. They were married on September 19, 1953, at the St Clement Catholic Church and would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary this year. Eugene was a dancing fool in his early years. He and Phyllis enjoyed going out dancing. Their second meeting was at Rockville […]
LANCASTER – Donna R. Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2024, surrounded by loving family, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on December 11, 1929, in Platteville the daughter of Benjamin and Mabel (Newhall) Bell. She was united in marriage to Loren Smith on September 8, 1951, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA, where they also renewed their vows for their 50th wedding anniversary. Donna graduated from Fennimore High School in 1948. After raising her children, Donna worked outside of her home at Orchard Manor. She worked there for 15 years before […]