Claris E. (Meyer) Schurz, age 93, went to her eternal rest on Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022, in Huntington, Indiana. Claris was born on January 23, 1929, near Wauzeka, WI. to Viva (Richmond) Meyer and Clare C. Meyer. She graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1946, and married Lawrence Schurz on Sept. 25, 1946, and they spent 68 years together. They started their life together in Prairie du Chien, WI and then moved to his uncle’s dairy farm near Wauzeka. They then moved to Hollywood, FL where Lawrence worked as a carpenter with one of his Marine Corps buddies until […]
Grant William “Sonny” Edge, age 80, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Thursday March 31, 2022, at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster with his wife and family by his side. He was born on December 20, 1941, in Platteville the son of Loretta. Grant was a carpenter all his life. He worked at David Lumber in Potosi, Schrader Lumber in Fennimore, Jim’s Building Center in Fennimore and up to his retirement he worked at Lands’ End in Dodgeville. On November 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Stoney. They had been together for 57 years. […]
FENNIMORE – Maria J. Moreno Cachorro, age 48, of Fennimore, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1973, the daughter of Jose Moreno and Maria Cachorro, in Venezuela. Maria relocated to the United States in 1999. She attended Southwest Tech for her education. She had a strong work ethic. On August 28, 2021, Maria was united in marriage to her life partner Michael Fillner. Together they own and operate Napps Motel in Fennimore. She dearly loved spending time with her family. Maria enjoyed crafts, decorating, and […]
Carol Illean Aultman, age 79, of rural Highland, died Wednesday March 2, 2022, at her home. She was born June 1, 1942, in Winnebago County, IL (rural Pecatonica) to Helen O. (Houghton) and Lester A. Highbarger. She lived in the Pecatonica, Durand, and Winnebago areas for 35 years before moving to Highland, WI. A graduate of Pecatonica High School in 1960 her first job was at Associated Publishers, Durand, IL, and later was the editor of one of the newspapers, the Winnebago News. She was employed there for 15 years. She later worked for Ello Furniture, Rockford, IL; Platteville Journal, […]
Tammy Ann Napp, age 51, of Fennimore, WI, passed away Tuesday morning March 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 1, 1970, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of David and Judy (Dresen) Hipenbecker. Tammy married Jamie Napp on August 8, 2008, in Lancaster, WI. Tammy graduated from Fennimore High School in 1988 where she was a part of the gymnastics team. She held various jobs after high school. She worked 10 years at Advance Transformer in Boscobel, did in home daycare, bartended at Double K’s Bar and Grill in Boscobel, food service in Fennimore at Southwest […]
Sharon Arlene (Horsfall) Martin, age 83, of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on January 28, 1939, to Harry and Vera Arlene (Wetter) Horsfall and was the oldest of 5 children. Sharon grew up in Bridgeport where she met Richard Martin, whom she would marry in 1971. She attended college in La Crosse and became a teacher and school librarian. She retired in 1996 from being the school librarian at BA Kennedy in Prairie du Chien. Sharon was an active member in her community and the […]
Anna C. Spraggon, age 98, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on February 24, 1924, in Montfort, WI the daughter of Clement and Rosie (Kumzak) Dicka. Anna was united in marriage to Charles Spraggon on September 15, 1943, in Montfort and spent 67 years together. Anna graduated from Montfort High School in 1943 and was later employed at the Parker Pen Company. Anna was a dedicated homemaker and treasured every moment with the children. She was an incredible cook and enjoyed growing flowers and […]
Sheri Marlene Rossing, age 63, of Boscobel, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2022, due to complications from heart failure. Sheri was born on February 28, 1958, in Boscobel, WI, the daughter of Garald & Marian (Volenec) Rossing. Sheri was raised in rural Fennimore, graduated from Fennimore High School in 1976, then attended UW LaCrosse. Sheri developed a passion for running at an early age, and her passion spanned a 40-year career as an athlete, coach, or athletic director with Track. In high school she was the first female athlete to go to State competition in track all four […]
Verna Jean Casper, age 97, passed away with her family members present at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster on February 19, 2022. Verna was born in Slabtown, WI to Vern and Cecil (Taylor) Monroe on August 29, 1924. She was the youngest of six children. Her family was quarantined in 1936 as they all had and survived Scarlet Fever. She attended Patch Grove School, later married Robert Slaght on November 21, 1941, and they had four children. They ran the Golf Course in Lancaster after he returned from the service in 1944. She owned the Beehive Tavern in Beetown, WI […]
Eldon F. “Red” Place, age 87, of Livingston passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Edenbrook in Platteville, with his wife and children by his side. Red was the son of Floyd and Delphia (Latham) Place born on September 25, 1934, in Grant County. He married his beautiful wife, Arlyne Schultz June 12, 1954, at Peace Lutheran Church in Platteville and they resided in Livingston for their 67 years of marriage. Red’s professional life began farming on his father’s farm, followed by his job at Yelinek’s farm. He then worked at Livingston Creamery as a cheesemaker for 30 years. After […]