Todd Allan Roensch age 58, of Eastman, WI died courageously Friday, August 26, 2022, in Hospice care at Divine Rehabilitation and Health in Fennimore, WI surrounded by loved ones after battling End-stage Liver Disease. Todd was a gentle soul born in Frankfurt, Germany to Judy and Allan Roensch on July 20, 1964. He grew up on Mineral Springs Road in Owatonna, MN enjoying the park and creek behind his house with his siblings Kipp and Kami. After graduating from OHS in 1982, he enlisted in the Army. Todd then compassionately raised his children with his lifelong partner, Kara, in Onalaska […]
Even with being as strong as she could, Shelly M. (Merwin) Osterndorff age 60, passed away on August 25, 2022, due to complications with her heart. Shelly was born on June 12, 1962, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of John and Deanna (Laughton) Merwin of Woodman, WI. Shelly and her family farmed outside of Platteville from 1966 until 1972, when they purchased the family farm in Livingston. Shelly attended Iowa-Grant High School where she was a member of the 1979 State Volleyball Team and graduated in 1980. After high school, she attended UW-Platteville where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business […]
Doris A. Fremont, age 85, of Mt. Hope, WI passed away on Thursday August 25, 2022, at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. She was born on March 9, 1937, the daughter of Fred and Alice (Cooley) White. Doris was united in marriage to Arthur Fremont on August 19, 1955, at the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Doris worked at Rayovac in Fennimore for 30 years. She was a dedicated employee, starting in the assembly, achieving her role as supervisor until finishing her time working in the testing lab. Not being able to stay retired, Doris was later employed at TC […]
Kenneth Charles “Skinner” Bahl left us to be with his creator on Wednesday Aug. 24, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on March 3, 1939, in Eastman, Wisconsin to Victor and Josephine (Lei) Bahl. He spent his childhood in Dubuque, Iowa, and Fennimore. When he was 16, he started working for his uncle, Carl Bahl, hauling canned milk and his love of hauling milk was born. He moved to the Janesville area in 1957 and went to work for a road construction company that was building I-90 and continued to haul milk on the weekends. On […]
Matthew Marvin Niebuhr, age 31, of Livingston, WI passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday morning August 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1990, in Rockford, IL, the son of William Niebuhr Jr. and Melody Evert. Matthew was your typical boy growing up. He enjoyed hanging with his friends and playing sports which, he especially loved playing high school football. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 2009 and then entered the work force. He quickly became a dependable and favorite familiar face at Gowdy’s in Montfort. Matthew later began working at Tower Junction […]
Eugene D. Myers, age 73, of Rewey, WI passed away on Friday August 12, 2022, at his residence in his favorite chair watching TV with his wife, three fur babies, Spot, Jackson, and Sophie all by his side from an apparent heart attack. He was born on December 17, 1948, in Dodgeville. Eugene was the youngest son of Loyal “Allie Oop” and Anita “Babe” (Williams) Myers. He grew up in Livingston and in his younger years, took tap dance lessons, and was a boy scout and enjoyed playing with his friends. Later he got the nickname of Gene, Gene, the […]
Timothy “Tim” David Klaas, age 52, of Fennimore, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 6th, 1970, to Larry and Sherry (Place) Klaas. Tim’s family was his pride and joy, starting with his beloved wife Trisha of 25 years. He supported his children in every endeavor they embarked on and was their biggest fan. Tim lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures including chatting with friends and family, Sunday church service, Can-Am rides, family gatherings, spending time on the farm, and […]
Longtime local resident Sharon Stenner Seeley, 81, quietly passed away at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore, WI, during the early morning of August 5, 2022. Sharon was born to Harry and Marian (Gundlach) Stenner in Marion Township on January 25, 1941. Sharon attended the local Brechler School through 8th grade and graduated from Boscobel High School in 1959. While at BHS, Sharon Stenner met classmate Charles Seeley. They were married in 1960 and began their life together on a small farm in Boscobel’s Marietta Valley. In 1971 Sharon and Chuck took over the Stenner Dairy Farm in Marion Township. Sharon […]
Marlin W. Carl, age 69, of Stitzer, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 31, 2022, in Watterstown Township Grant County, WI. He was born on November 29, 1952, in Lancaster the son of Leonard and Marian (Franzen) Carl. He was united in marriage to Christine Crubel on September 1, 1973, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington. Marlin graduated from Fenimore High School in 1970. He enrolled at the Southwest Technical College in Fennimore and received his Associates degree in Agriculture Mechanics in 1972. He farmed in rural Stitzer until 1988 and in 1990, selling the farm in […]
Lawrence J. “Larry” Osterhaus, age 69, of Glen Haven, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon July 30, 2022, in Cassville Township Grant County, WI. He was born on April 17, 1953, in Prairie du Chien the son of Carl and Kathleen (Kuenster) Osterhaus. Due to the untimely death of his mother, Larry received a mother figure in Linda. He was united in marriage to the “love of his life”, Cindy Ploessl on January 31, 1976, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven. Larry graduated from Bloomington High School and after graduation, he continued his passion for farming […]