FENNIMORE – Richard “Dick” P. Champion, age 74, passed away on Tuesday morning May 21, 2024, at his residence in Fennimore. He was born on March 4, 1950; the son of Arnold and Anita (Wurm) Champion. Dick was united in marriage to Paula Curley on October 18, 1986, in Lancaster. Dick graduated from Benton High School in 1968. He worked various jobs over the years including Kowalski Kieler for 12 years and Cabela’s for 7 years. Dick attended Southwest Tech where he received two degrees in small appliance repair and small engine repair. He was a skilled handy man and […]
Stitzer, WI – Nikki J. Whitaker, age 67, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on August 8, 1956, the daughter of Leslie “Chick” and Hazel (Martin) Klais. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Whitaker on June 28, 1987, and although they later separated amicably, Bill remained her close companion until his passing. Nikki graduated from Fennimore High School, where she excelled in music and loved being part of the chorus groups and high school plays. After high school, she entered the workforce and worked for many years at […]
BARABOO/MONTFORT – Courtney Marie Shaben, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening May 10, 2024, at her residence in Baraboo due to her declining health. She was born on October 6, 1991, in Platteville; the daughter of David “Goose” and Tina (Smith) Kite. Courtney was united in marriage to Joe Shaben on October 24, 2014, and then later went their separate ways. Courtney attended Iowa-Grant High School and then entered the workforce. While in high school, she received her CNA license. Courtney later worked at Land’s End in the embroidery department and at Subway in Mineral Point. She had […]
MONTFORT – In 1937 January 2 this rippling thoroughbred was born on a small farm outside of Mauston, WI. It was here he started to hone his legend at a young age. As a boy, Lloyd was happiest training dogs, walking in the woods, hunting and fishing. When it came to dogs Lloyd was a regular dog whisperer. He taught them to hunt, climb step ladders, dig tunnels and walk with him in the woods for many happy hours. He continued his love for dogs and training them well into his adult years. However, dogs, hunting, fishing, and walking in […]
FENNIMORE/SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Janet R. Carl, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 4, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on January 27, 1961, in Lancaster; the daughter and eleventh child of Leonard and Marian (Franzen) Carl. Janet graduated from Fennimore High School in 1979 and then attended UW-Platteville, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism. There too, she made lifelong friends. She loved writing and was a published journalist for the Wisconsin State Journal. Janet’s environmental career began in Green Bay where she was a lobbyist for Fort Howard […]
MOUNT IDA – Glenn Robert Zart, age 75, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024, surrounded by his family, at home. He was born on November 15, 1948; the son of Robert and Norma (Burton) Zart. On December 6, 1969, Glenn married Linda Hofstetter, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. At just 17 years old, and still a senior at Fennimore High School, Glenn took over his family farm. He graduated in 1966 and remained owner and operator of the dairy farm until 1994. They raised their three children on the family farm, where they learned the importance of […]
LANCASTER – Marie Ellen (Richgels) Vincent, age 79, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. Marie was born on February 16, 1945; the daughter of Leonard and Helen (Wanezek) Richgels. She attended and graduated from Lancaster High school in 1963. Marie was united in marriage to the love of her life, James Vincent, on April 3, 1964. They recently celebrated 60 years of happy marriage. For a couple short years, Marie worked at Traine Co in La Crosse and then the Grant County Abstract Office. Marie left her job to […]
FENNIMORE – Dorothy I. Cordts, age 96, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at Boscobel Care & Rehab. Dorothy was born on July 20, 1927; the daughter of Harry and Myrtle (McVay) McLimans. She attended and graduated from Fennimore High School. On November 3, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Clifford “Nipper” Cordts. He preceded her in death in 1996. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Fennimore. She and Clifford made their home and raised their children in Fennimore. She worked at Rayovac for 30 years before she retired. Dorothy was an exceptional cook and baker. She enjoyed […]
DODGEVILLE – Joan M. Kirkpatrick, age 91, passed away on April 10, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital -Madison. She was born on May 18, 1932; the daughter of Leo Sr. and Mildred (Heibel) Dochnal. Joan Graduated from Dodgeville High School and lived in Dodgeville until 1964, when she married Richard Kirkpatrick. Joan and Richard resided in Monfort for forty years. She later moved back to Dodgeville to be closer to her family. Richard and Joan had three children: son, Richie Kirkpatrick and twin daughters, Jodi Whitcher and Jana Lengyel. Joan was a good person, she liked spending time […]
FENNIMORE – Louella “Ellie” R. Zintz, age 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024. Ellie was born July 1, 1942, in Richwood Township. Ellie grew up in the rural Blue River and Excelsior areas. She was youngest of 11 children and daughter to Ray and Cora (Dalton) Dyer. She was a talented singer, often entertaining at local functions. Her favorite story that made her smile every time she told it was of the day she was performing on stage at the Blue River Park. She was singing her heart out for the crowd during a men’s softball tournament. The […]