LANCASTER – Elaine Elizabeth Hollenberger, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was born on August 31, 1947; the daughter of Paul and Carol (Cohen) Hollenberger. Elaine held various positions at LCC for 27 years before going to work at Milprint. She continued working at Milprint for 20 years. In addition to her time at LCC and Milprint, Elaine worked many years as a waitress at Stitzer Bar, Home-Again, and Cottonwood. Elaine volunteered for the Grant County Dairy Breakfast and the Grant County Fair. She enjoyed helping at […]
LANCASTER – Brian Lee Kreul, age 48, passed away at home on Saturday morning, August 12, 2023, due to an autoimmune condition. He was born on March 1, 1975, in Lancaster; the son of Harry and Carol (Lenz) Kreul. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Jamie Crawford on September 7, 1996, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Brian graduated from Fennimore High School in the class of 1993. He participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He had a burning fire to compete and was very instrumental in the 1992 Fennimore high school football success […]
Margaret (nee Haas) Furuseth, age 99, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Divine Rehabilitation & Nursing in Fennimore on the same day that her beloved husband Dean passed away 23 years ago. She was born in a farmhouse in Earlville, Iowa on April 15, 1924; the daughter of Edward F. and Iva V. (Wendling) Haas. She was the middle child of 9 children and did all of her schooling in a country school. She married Dean H. Furuseth on August 31, 1943, in Marion, Iowa. After she and Dean had their first child DiAnn and when she was […]
Darrel L. Ellis, age 88, of Lancaster, WI died on Monday morning August 7, 2023, at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on December 11, 1934, the son of Oswald and Gertrude (Cummins) Ellis. Darrel was united in marriage to Bernice Pickel on June 13, 1964, at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Darrel delivered papers as a teen and later plowed snow for the Little Grant Township in his younger years. He graduated from Lancaster High School and became a heavy equipment tester for John Deere Cooperation in Dubuque. He was a dedicated employee until […]
CASSVILLE – Carolyn “Carrie” Jean Hochhausen, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 27, 1945, in Prairie du Chien; the daughter of Lawrence and Bertha (Hendrichs) Mergen. She grew up on the family farm in Bloomington where she enjoyed riding horses and showing her cows at various county fairs. Carrie attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Bloomington and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1964. After graduation she moved to Cassville, where she started working at Rapid Die & […]
Janet Mae Paulson, age 67, of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 25, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1956, in Prairie du Chien; the daughter of Francis and Elise (Panka) Downing. Janet resided most of her life in Prairie du Chien. In her younger years, she moved to Wisconsin Dells where she was employed in housekeeping. She later returned to Prairie du Chien and continued cleaning at various hotels. Janet was free spirited and loved the outdoors and being out in nature. She enjoyed growing flowers, riding horses and adored her family. Janet is […]
Audrey Rose (Allen) Freymiller, age 91, Woodman, WI passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Divine Rehabilitation & Nursing in Fennimore. She was born on May 30, 1932; the daughter of Ora and Margaret (Stluka) Allen. Audrey grew up on her family farm in Eastman and after graduating from Prairie du Chien High School, she moved to Boscobel. After high school, Audrey worked in the dental office for a short time. She obtained her pilot’s certificate and was very proud of her first time flying a plane. On February 14, 1956, Audrey married the love of her life, Virgil […]
Maria Royo Rood, age 59, of Fennimore went to be with her heavenly family on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Davao City, Philippines on June 15, 1964; the daughter of Miguel and Lourdes Royo. Maria graduated from Manuel L. Quezon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce major in accounting. She was employed fulltime at Truvant in Boscobel, for 22 years and part time at Tower Junction in Montfort. She enjoyed her time off with her close friends, eating her Filipino foods, music, and dancing. Maria will be deeply […]
Jeffrey “Jeff” W. McFall, age 55, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at home. He was born on October 22, 1967, the son of Ray and Sherry (McFall) Stewart. Jeff moved from California to Iowa in the mid 90’s and called Dubuque his second home. Jeff had a passion for music. He loved to play guitar and sing. Jeff enjoyed karaoke and even ran his own karaoke business for a short time. In addition to his love for music, Jeff also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jeff is survived by his son, Kelley Walsh; siblings, Barbara (John Fox) Stewart-West and […]
Donna Marie Myers, age 84, of Livingston, WI passed away on Monday June 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born on February 20, 1939, in Ellenboro Township Grant County Wisconsin the daughter of Floyd and Delphia (Latham) Place. Donna was united in marriage to Bruce Myers on February 25, 1956, in Livingston. Donna and Bruce lived various places in their early years together until moving to Livingston. Donna loved being a homemaker and providing for her family. She was a “Special Mother”. She loved to sew and made various clothes for her family along with many Barbie clothes for […]