Neil Irvin “Gopher” Millard, age 87, of Livingston, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 28, 2023, at his residence in Livingston. He was born on June 19, 1935, in Mifflin Township Iowa County, WI the son of Irvin and Burdetta (Jones) Millard. Neil graduated from Livingston High School in 1953 and then attended University of Wisconsin Platteville. He worked various jobs until being drafted in the U.S. Army. He served his country from June of 1958 until being honorable discharged in June of 1960. Neil went to work for John Deere Corporation as an inspector until retiring on December […]
Charlotte Mae Addison, age 76, of Lancaster, WI passed away with her husband and dear friends by her side, on Sunday May 14, 2023, at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Oconto Falls, WI the daughter of Hugo and Germaine (Huser) Deering. Charlotte and Gary met at the Roller Rink in Fennimore in 1962, and they were united in marriage on March 9, 1965, in Columbus, GA. Charlotte graduated from Iowa-Grant High School and after her marriage to Gary, she and Gary resided in Frankford, Germany where he was stationed while […]
Ruth Ellen Scott, age 66, of Stitzer, WI passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 8, 2023 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born December 28, 1956 in Lancaster to Ralph and Wilma (Allen) Reuter. Ruth graduated from Platteville High School in 1975. She continued her education at Southwest Technical College in Fennimore and graduated with a clerical degree. Ruth met Gary Scott and they were united in marriage on August 20, 1977. Ruth welcomed Gary’s two sons into their family and then had three children together. Ruth absolutely loved being a stay-at-home mom. Her kind, caring nature, led her to […]
Aubrey L. Blackburn, age 96, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. He was born on July 11, 1926, in Fennimore the son of Jesse and Grace (Brookens) Blackburn. Aubrey was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Monroe on June 28, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Aubrey grew up working on the family farm near Mt. Hope. As a youth he would try to slip away to the Bloomington Bridge where he caught bullfrogs and sold them to the local restaurant that offered frog legs on the menu. […]
Timothy John Cauffman, of Fennimore, WI passed away in his home on Saturday April 29th, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born on December 8,1954 to Lester and Emily (Leighton) Cauffman. He was number 7 of 8 children. He grew up helping on the family farm. After graduating high school Tim enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving from March 27th, 1973, until being honorably discharged on September 22nd, 1975. Tim was very proud of his time served aboard the USS Fort Snelling. In 1976, Tim married Alice Patten. They had 2 sons together, Michael and Lucas, and they […]
Gary “Scoof” Freymiller, age 79, of Mt. Ida, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 12, 1943, in Marion Township Grant County WI, the son of Edward and Ruby (Williams) Freymiller. He was united in marriage to Norma Arlene Fry on June 27, 1964, at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. After marriage, Scoof and Norma moved to West Bend where he worked at Gehl Company. He also worked at his uncle Tom’s small engine shop. In 1974, the family moved to Platteville where Scoof worked for John Deere and had […]
Armilla Mae Hilger, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born on June 24, 1934, the daughter of Donald and Irene O’Connell of Eastman, WI. Armilla was the oldest, with a twin sister of 12 children. Armilla married Jerry Hilger on December 28, 1954. She went to the teacher college in Viroqua, WI and taught in a one room schoolhouse near Eastman. Jerry and Armilla farmed in the Wisconsin area till buying a farm west of Fennimore. She worked the Jersey farm and went back to […]
John William Merwin, age 83, of Livingston, WI danced his way out of this life on March 31, 2023, to be with his daughter, Shelly and grandson, Tanner Man. John was born on March 9, 1940, to Joseph and Agnes Mae (Bown) Merwin in Lancaster. He grew up near Woodman, met the love of his life Deanna (Laughton) Merwin at a barn dance and they were married on June 30, 1961. They started farming and their family in Woodman, but later moved to a farm near the Platteville Mound. In 1971, John and Deanna purchased a farm west of Livingston and […]
Aelred H. Runde, age 102, of Lancaster, WI passed away on Monday March 27, 2023, at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on September 22, 1920, in Cuba City the son of Walter and Bernice (Splinter) Runde. Aelred was united in marriage to Pearl Bass on December 27, 1941, at the St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Aelred farmed in rural Lancaster for many years until retiring at the age of 75. While farming, he also assisted with cattle breeding throughout the area along with hauling milk for Schurman’s and setting stones for the Lancaster Monument […]
William M. Budzinski, “Pastor Bud”, age 61, of Fennimore, WI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, March 24, 2023, at the Aspirus Stanley Hospital in Stanley, WI. He was born on October 1, 1961, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the son of Chester and Vera (Starks) James. Bud was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lori Schmidt, on September 16, 1989, in Appleton, WI. Bud graduated with his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and his Master of Divinity from Duke University. Bud pastored the following churches in the North Carolina […]