Kevin G. Martin, age 61, of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. He was born October 17, 1960, in Prairie Du Chien, WI, the fifth child of William and Joanne Martin. He married Kim (Mergen) Martin on July 3rd, 1982. Kevin graduated from West Grant High School and Southwest Tech with a degree in agriculture mechanics. He was a farmer all of his life and loved working the land. He took over the family farm in 1991. Kevin fought a 25 year battle with muscular dystrophy with grace […]
Kenneth J. “Skeeter” Moen, age 84, of Livingston, WI quietly passed away on Tuesday, Feb 15th, 2022, at Crestridge Assisted Living Facility in Dodgeville, WI. He was born in Wilmington, DE, on Sept 30th, 1937, to Ken and Pauline (Holmes) Moen. Eighteen days later, Pauline died and her parents, Winnie and Harvey Holmes, boarded a train for DE, picked him up and brought him back to Cobb, WI, where Skeeter lived with them, until he went to college. He was united in marriage to Kay Rundell in 1960, and they settled in Livingston. They welcomed twin daughters, Kim and Kelly, […]
Brady C. Bourret, age 27, of Montfort, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1995, in Dodgeville the son of Troy and Jana (Kirkpatrick) Bourret. Brady attended Iowa-Grant High School and enjoyed playing football. After high school, Brady entered the workforce. He worked with Seth Venden Construction, Grass-Pro, cutting wood, and until recently, being employed at Lactalis in Belmont. Brady loved wrenching on vehicles, especially 4-wheel drive jeeps and Dodge diesel trucks. He also enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, shooting guns and spending time with his dog Apollo. Brady […]
Paul “Larry” Wolenec, age 83, of Montfort, WI passed away at home on Friday, February 11, 2022. Larry was born on March 6, 1938, to Stanley and Martha (Tomas) Wolenec. He graduated from Montfort High School and at the age of 17 volunteered to serve in the US Army, where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. On February 28, 1959, he married Jo Ann Schambow in Platteville. He and Jo Ann lived for 60+ years of their married life on a farm north of Montfort. He loved spending time behind the wheel of a tractor working the land, hunting, fishing, […]
Linda Kay (Zart) Peters, age 69, of Madison, WI died on Wednesday February 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 7, 1952, in Lancaster the daughter of Frank L. and June E. (Wolf) Zart. Throughout her younger years, Linda resided in Potosi, Stitzer, Rewey, and Mineral Point. She graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1971. Linda was employed at the Iowa-Grant School from 1971 until 1975. In 1975, Linda moved to Madison and lived with her aunt Eva (Zart) Fish for a few years. Linda was united in marriage to John Peters on July […]
Kristine A. Harris, age 71, of Boscobel, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 3, 2022, U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 2, 1951, in Boscobel the daughter of Lewis and Faye (Ward) Roth. Kristine was united in marriage to Arlie Harris on December 18, 1971, in Mt. Zion. Kristine grew up in Mt. Zion and graduated from Boscobel High School in 1969. She continued her education and moved to Madison and received her barber-cosmetology degree. Kristine returned home, and married Arlie. She owned and operated Montgomery Ward until the franchise closed and later managed Mr. G’s […]
JoAnn E. Hopper, age 64, of Fennimore, WI passed peacefully on Friday February 4, 2022, at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. She was born on February 6, 1957, in Dodgeville the daughter of Charles and LaVerne (Heacock) Ley. She was united in marriage to Michael Hopper in 1978 until going their separate ways in 1989. JoAnn proudly served in the United States Army enlisting on July 25, 1977, until being honorably discharged on June 19, 1981. She worked as a secretary for the law firm of Kinney, Urban, and Kussmaul in Lancaster for 20 years. She enjoyed […]
Gerald R. (Jerry) Shockley, 69, of Dodgeville, WI formerly of Livingston passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022, surrounded by family, after a long battle with a progressive chronic disease. Jerry was born in Darlington, WI on November 13, 1952, to Ellsworth and Kathryn (Williams) Shockley. While still an infant, he moved with his parents and six older brothers and sisters to Livingston, WI where he lived for most of his life. Jerry graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1971 and the following year received certification from Southwest Tech as an autobody technician. Jerry spent most of his career working […]
Mildred “Milly” Stephens, age 96, passed away peacefully Saturday January 29, 2022, at Divine Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Fennimore, WI. She was born January 28, 1926, in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Bert and Harriet (Tindell) Hooks. She married Clinton Stephens on September 14, 1985. Milly worked at Parker Penn in Fennimore, JCPenney in Boscobel as a salesclerk, the Boscobel Clinic in the records department for several years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and visiting with family and friends. Milly also loved wintering in Arizona with Clinton. Milly is survived by her husband Clinton, daughters: Linda (Thomas) Koenig, Reisha Bray, […]
There will be a Celebration of Life in honor of Lota C. Aguilar at the American Legion Hall in Fennimore on Saturday, January 29th from 1130a-3pm. Food will be served from 12p-2p. This is an informal gathering of family and friends. Masks are optional. Please stop by, share a story, or just come and have some food. She will be smiling down from Heaven. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity as this was a big part of her life. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore is assisting the family and cards of sympathy may […]