BLOOMINGTON – Allan Doyle Martin, age 101, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 7, 2026, at home. Allan was born on November 19, 1924, the son of Jay and Hazel (Kaufman) Martin. He grew up on a farm just west of Bloomington on Blakes Prairie. In his early years, Allan attended Red School, a rural school just south of the family farm. He went to Bloomington High School from 1938 to 1942. He excelled in basketball, track, and especially baseball. After graduating from high school, he attended UW-Platteville from 1942-1943. He enlisted in the Army in 1945 and was on […]
LANCASTER – Gaylord M. LaMere, age 68, passed away on Friday March 6, 2026, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. He was born on July 27, 1957, the son of Raymond and Ivanelle (Pascoe) LaMere. Gaylord grew up in Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1976. He began working right away, holding a variety of jobs over the years. Gaylord has always been a dedicated, hard worker. He was employed at Rayovac, Schurman’s Cheese, and Lands’ End, where he eventually retired. When the kids were young, Gaylord owned and operated LaMere Small Motors. Later on, he began his second […]
HIGHLAND – Delbert H. “Delbabe” Kroll, age 94, passed away peacefully at the home farm where he wanted to be at, on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026. Delbert was born on the 10th day of the 10th month 1931, to Bernard and Theresa (Eiling) Kroll in the Township of Highland. He was born in a 2-room white house on the 314-acre farm with no electricity or running water. The original barn was built in 1919, and the milk was delivered in cans by horse and wagon. Field work was done with four horses before Delbert’s father bought an International 1020 […]
Richard L. “Dick” Hindman, age 83, of Fitchburg Wisconsin, teed off for his final round the morning of February 8, 2026. Dick was born July 29, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Willie Lee and Mary Ruth Hindman. Dick grew up in Chattanooga, graduating from Red Bank High School in 1960. Dick served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966, with assignments in Germany and Turkey. While stationed in Madison, Wisconsin, he met the love of his life, Linda Schauff. They were united in marriage on February 12, 1966. Dick retired from the State of Wisconsin in 2005. […]
LIVINGSTON – Brenda S. Towsley, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on May 6, 1964, the daughter of Kenneth and Charlotte (Pierce) Burton. Brenda grew up in Livingston and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1982. On March 23, 1993, she married Richard “Rick” Towsley in Livingston. Brenda and Rick enjoyed camping, spending many weekends at Nelson Dewey and Grant River Recreational. Their camping trips were something she always looked forward to. Brenda loved to bake and was happiest when she could share what she made with others. She […]
FENNIMORE – Thomas (Tom) Joseph Schwebach was born August 22, 1963, to Ambrose John and Evelyn Ida (Ahlers) Schwebach of Dumont, MN. Tom was baptized on September 1, 1963, and confirmed in the faith on March 12, 1978, at St. Patrick’s Church in Collis, MN. He grew up near Graceville, MN on the family farm and graduated from Graceville High School. Tom was united in marriage with Roxanne Lynn (Zach) at Holy Rosary Church in Graceville, MN on May 25th, 1985. From this union, Tom and Roxanne were blessed with five children: Eric, Christopher, Joshua, Brittany, and Isaiah. Tom’s Catholic […]
FENNIMORE – Craig Alan Ward, age 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig was born in Freeport, Illinois on March 26, 1950, the son of Dr. C. George and Charlotte Mae (Heard) Ward. He lived in Warren, Illinois from birth until his graduation from Warren High School. Craig served with the U.S. Army from June 1972 until July 1973 being honorably discharged with a rank of E-4. After his military discharge he returned to UW-Platteville to continue his education receiving his Bachelor of Science, Art and Education degree in 1975. The following […]
FENNIMORE – David C. Nelson, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Dave was born on November 9, 1936, in Flandreau, South Dakota. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem, South Dakota. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. As a flight engineer on the C-47, Dave took great pride in his role and was privileged to fly around the world in service to his country. While stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, he met the love of his life, Patricia […]
MONTFORT – Donna M. Bisbach, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Uplands Hills NRC in Dodgeville. She was born on September 28, 1942, in Platteville, the daughter of Bill and Madeline (Kreul) Masbruch. She graduated from Montfort High School in 1960 and was united in marriage on August 20th to Neil Bisbach of Montfort, that same year, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Donna married a soldier and was a proud Army wife. They were stationed in many locations over the years including Germany, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Minnesota before settling back in […]
MONTFORT – Margaret “Maggie” Ann Peterson, age 79, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday February 7, 2026, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 24, 1946, the daughter of Russell and Vera (Russell) Wachter. Maggie grew up in the Woodman area and graduated from West Grant High School. She devoted her life to raising and caring for her family, a role she cherished more than anything. Her strong faith guided her daily life and shaped the kindness and generosity she shared with others. Maggie found joy in many simple pleasures, especially gardening […]