PLATTEVILLE – Paul D. Peterson, age 72, passed away on February 6, 2026, Agrace Hospice, Madison WI, after a short battle with cancer. Paul was born on July 12, 1953, to Vernon D. & Evelyn A. Peterson. Paul shared his birthday with his mother, Evelyn, which was a special bond they shared throughout their lives. Paul graduated from Platteville High School in 1971. He was married to Luann Bendorf, formerly Burr, and had two daughters, Leann Handel and Lynn Wolf. Paul worked at WP&L in Cassville WI for many years, where he was in an apprenticeship program. He later moved […]
DARLINGTON – Myrtle Gail Friesen (Gail), age 86, of Fennimore (more recently Darlington), Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Gail was born on August 31, 1939, in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, to Donald Ross and Verna (Monaghan) McNaughton. Gail attended school in Morden and after graduation, she moved to Winnipeg for secretarial school. Gail was an avid teenage athlete during high school where she was the catcher for the Morden Whiz-Bangs, traveling the country with her team. On June 21, 1958, Gail married Bernhard Alvin Friesen (Doc). The couple moved to Kansas where Doc attended Kansas State University. After his […]
MONTFORT – Linda Lepeska, age 80, passed away on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on November 22, 1945. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1963, and attended Beauty School in Dubuque, IA. Linda ran a Beauty Salon out of her house and loved cutting and styling the hair of many community members and even gave state exams to beauticians. She was a cosmetologist until 1985, when she decided to be a stay-at-home mom for her 3 youngest children. Once they were in […]
MONTFORT – Robert “Bob” A. Witzig, age 66, passed away January 23, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 28th, 1959, in Lancaster, WI to Charles and Betty Witzig. Bob spent his years growing up on his family farm in Ellenboro. Bob enjoyed the outdoors – fishing on the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers and was a weather dependent hunter. Most recently, he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Anna, who referred to him as “Bob.” Bob held many jobs in his years but, most recently, Bob was employed at Lands’ End where he retired in June 2025. […]
FENNIMORE – Duane L. Furrer, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 22, 2026, at Southwest Health in Platteville. He was born on November 3, 1938, the son of Clifford and Eleanor (Bergum) Furrer. Duane spent his senior year at Fennimore High School, where he graduated. During his time in high school, Duane was a remarkable athlete who excelled in every sport he played. Whether it was football, basketball, or baseball, he gave his all to every game. His talents gave him the opportunity to try out for the minor league with the Chicago Cubs. On October 18, 1958, […]
FENNIMORE – Jacqueline “Jackie” S. Hatlevig, age 69, passed away on Sunday January 18, 2026, at her home in Fennimore. Jackie was born on May 17, 1956, in Boscobel, the daughter of Stanley and Marilyn (Lyght) Davies. She Married Larry Hatlevig on February 12, 1993, in Janesville, becoming a mom to his son, Royce. Jackie graduated from Fennimore High School in 1974 and then went on to cosmetology school. She owned and operated her own beauty shop, Country Clippers in Fennimore. Jackie later moved to Madison where she worked and eventually retired from John Deere Financial. Jackie is survived by […]
BOSCOBEL – Evelyn M. Becwar, age 88, passed away on Friday January 16, 2026, at home. She was born on July 5, 1937, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Fritsche) Becwar. Evelyn was a woman of quiet strength and unwavering dedication. A devoted mother, she always put her children first. She offered her love, guidance, and steady support, not only in their childhood, but as adults as well. She took great pride in her work and was a dependable presence in the Boscobel community. She never stopped caring for others, even when she herself needed care. For many years, she […]
August 10, 1955 – January 12, 2026 HIGHLAND – Scott W. Palan, 70, of Highland, WI, passed away January 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known to many as “Scooter,” Scott fought hard until his final moments and passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Scott proudly served in the United States Army and later honored fellow veterans through the American Legion honor guard. He loved the outdoors-hunting, fishing, gardening, mowing grass, and spending time in the woods. Outgoing and quick to laugh, Scott made friends wherever he went and was known for his storytelling and unmistakable greetings. He […]
SOLDIERS GROVE – Kristen (Kris) Patricia Howell, age 27, passed away in an automobile accident on January 6th, 2026. Kristen and her bandmates were travelling in preparation to record music for Dewclaw, a collaborative music project that Kris was so incredibly passionate about when the accident occurred. Kristen was born to Roger and Julie (Mertz) Howell on August 23rd, 1998, with a full head of beautiful hair. She grew up outside of Fennimore and enjoyed building fairy houses in the yard, playing with outdoor kittens and putting on shows in front of sheets hanging on the clothesline. Kristen loved jamming […]
Harriet Marcia Brun, age 88, of Oshkosh, WI, formerly of Fennimore, WI passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living, Oshkosh, WI. She was born on April 16, 1937, in Mt. Ida township, Grant County, the fifth daughter of Chester and Anna (Jensen) Graham. She was united in marriage to Herbert L. Brun on April 26,1958 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Together they raised three daughters, Cynthia (Cindy), Ann and Sara. Upon graduation from Fennimore High School in 1955, she was employed by Interstate Drop Forge Company in Milwaukee, WI. Harriet was employed by the Fennimore […]