Daniel John Davies, age 83, of Fennimore passed away on Friday June 24, 2022, at the Boscobel Care and Rehabilitation in Boscobel, WI. He was born on August 6, 1938, in Wingville Township Grant County, WI the son of George and Rowena (Bitney) Davies. He was united in marriage to Sandra Freymiller on September 15, 1962, in Fennimore. Dan farmed in the Hickory Grove Township from 1962 until 1986 and then moved to Fennimore. He was then employed by Fennimore Agri-Systems until there dissolvement in 1992. Dan worked other various jobs throughout the area until being employed at Lands’ End […]
How do you sum up in a few paragraphs a life that was so richly lived for 93 years, 10 months and two days? Katie, or Kate as she was known to many, was born to Vera and William Trankle on August 17, 1928. She was the third of seven kids – Carol (John) Andrew, Genevieve (Harry) Andrew, Phyllis (Neil) Addison, Lynn (Joe Ihm) Halverson, Mary (Delbert) Blasdel, and Roger (Jill). All those girls meant Katie’s life on the farm would be spent more often on the seat of a tractor over a seat in the kitchen. She’d take fields […]
Bill Spurley’s work here is done. A tragic mowing accident cut his life short. But the very act of mowing was a punctuation mark on a life spent as he lived it: focused not only on the job ahead but what it meant for others. Those grassy banks would make deer hard to spot for drivers, so he made sure to keep them cut. William Spurley was born the first of 8 children to Wilton “Pete” and Katherine “Kate” Spurley on his mother’s birthday, August 17, 1951. He worked the land with his parents, growing a love of farming faster […]
Mary E. Schultz, age 86, of Fennimore, WI, passed away on to the next life surrounded by her family on Friday May 27, 2022, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born July 12, 1935, in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Logan) Burkholder. Mary was a very hard worker her entire life. She worked as a laborer for many years along with taking care of children throughout the community. Mary was a grandmother to many. In the early 1990’s, she owned and operated the Rolling Pin Bakery in Fennimore. She was a Sunday school teacher […]
Ila Bolson, 87, of Platteville, WI passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family and friends after a battle with leukemia. A memorial service will be held on Zoom June 4 at 3:00 pm. Zoom ID 631 744 7780, Password 100908 Ila was born on May 3, 1935, in Hardy Iowa. She was the second child of Glenn and Marguerite (Butterfield) Fleming. She graduated from Mason City High School and La James Beauty School, both in Mason City Iowa. On November 11, 1955, she married Don Bolson in Decorah, IA. They were happily married until […]
Jo Ann Wolenec (6/14/40 – 9/9/21) Paul “Larry” Wolenec (3/6/1938 – 2/11/22) The family of Larry and Jo Ann Wolenec invite you to attend a Celebration fo Life in Larry and Jo Ann’s honor on Saturday, May 14, 2022. 1:00 P.M. Military Service for Larry, Eden Cemetery, Eden Township of Cobb. 2:00-4:00 P.M. Celebration of Life at Castle Rock Ridge, 15040 Shemak Rd. Muscoda, WI. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Soman-Larson Funeral of Montfort is assisting the family.
Linda A. Biddick, age 70, of Rewey, WI passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022, at her residence with her beloved husband and family by her side. She was born on May 5, 1952, in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Edwin and Marilyn (Mayer) Lattner. Linda was united in marriage to James Biddick on March 31, 1973, in Livingston. Linda held multiple positions and several titles working for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 30 years until having to retire due to health issues. Linda adored her family and had the biggest heart, especially around the many animals and pets […]
Remona Lorene Dowell, age 83, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Friday May 6, 2022, at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. She was born on May 3, 1939 in Lumberport, West Virginia the daughter of Virgil and Martha (Riffle) Carroll. Remona was united in marriage to Rollin Dowell on January 14, 1960, in Woodstock, IL. Remona enjoyed being a homemaker and raising their family. In 1972 the family moved from Wauconda, IL to Lancaster where they farmed, and she was employed at the dry cleaners. After moving to Loyal, WI in 1981, she helped with the daily chores around the dairy farm. […]
Clark Milton Forbes, age 87, of Friendship, WI, passed away May 5, 2022. He was born in Madison WI, on November 8, 1934, to Milton and Irene (Ryan) Forbes. Clark graduated from Stoughton High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Vivian Mae Draves on September 12, 1953. He served with the Air National Guard for 8 years. He delivered milk for Borden Dairy for 10 years. He joined the Madison Fire Department serving 28 years, retiring as Lieutenant. He was a Master Craftsman at building custom cabinets and furniture. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, playing cards, and feeding the […]
Diane M. Stanton, age 75, of Cobb, WI passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2022, at her residence with her beloved family by her side. She was born on November 27, 1946, in Cuba City the daughter of Clarence and Cecilia (Gille) Hoeper. Diane was united in marriage to Michael Stanton on August 24, 1968, at the St. Peter’s Church in Elk Grove Township in Lafayette County, WI. Diane graduated from Cuba City High School. She enjoyed being at home raising her family. In the later years, Diane established S & A Cleaning with her daughter for 15 years until […]