Glee Audrey Jerrett, 92, of Platteville Wisconsin formerly of Livingston, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, December 27, 2021. At the time of her death, she had traveled to Texas to witness the college graduation of her grandson, Trace from Texas Tech University and to spend the holidays with her beloved family. Glee was born December 3, 1929 to Stanley Theodore “DOC” Gundlach and Lila Fern (Green) Gundlach in Platteville. She attended Livingston and Martinville Schools, graduating from Livingston High School in 1947. While in high school, Glee was very active in sports and excelled in academics. Her […]
Lota (Cordova) Aguilar, devoted wife, beloved mother and loyal friend, was called home to Heaven on December 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1943, in Bacolod City, Negros Occidendal Providence, Philippines the 1st born of eight children to Carlos and Lorna (Villones) Cordova. She lost her mother at age 15 and was a second mother to her siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents and most of her siblings. She is survived by her beloved husband Dr. Eulogio “Eullie” Aguilar of Fennimore, two children: Eulogio C. Aguilar II of Fennimore and […]
Randy A. Lewis, age 61, of Boscobel, WI formerly of Wauzeka passed away in his sleep on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1960, in Boscobel the son of Harold and Sophia (Burgus) Lewis. Randy worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie Du Chien for 34 years, from 1984-2018. He enjoyed many summers at Wisconsin Badger Camp. Randy made many friends and memories through the years at both places. He enjoyed going shopping or just go for rides, eating sweets and have his pop. He loved to smile, say “Hi”, give hugs and […]
John Robert Hoffman, age 71, of Lancaster, WI passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born on October 22, 1950, in Lancaster, WI the son of Carl J. and H. Margery (Brady) Hoffman. John attended elementary school at St. Clement and then graduated from Lancaster High School in 1968. John continued his education and was in the first class to graduate from the Fennimore Vocational School. John served his country in Vietnam, coming home in 1971. Then he worked for David’s Lumber Company in Potosi, WI. On September 7, 1972, he married […]
William “Bill” Sanford Matthews, age 79, of Montfort, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, in Dubuque, IA. Bill was born on September 17, 1942, the son of Clinton and Nancy (Giltner) Matthews in a cheese factory in Stitzer, WI. He attended Montfort Grade School and was the first graduating class of the new Iowa-Grant High School in 1961. He married Carol Masbruch on July 20, 1963, at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Bill’s first job was working at Gardner’s Bread in Madison, WI. He owned his own grocery/ice cream truck and from there worked as a […]
Catherine E. Klaas, age 96, of Fennimore, WI, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster, WI. Catherine was born on April 4, 1925, in Castle Rock Township, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Petra) Washa. She was united in marriage to Aelred Klaas on February 5, 1944, in San Diego, CA. Catherine and Aelred farmed in Liberty Township for 30 years until moving to Fennimore in 1990. She loved raising her family and lending a hand around the farm. Catherine enjoyed Saturday night’s playing cards with family and friends and going dancing along with […]
Doris Elaine Klein, age 82, of Livingston, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Doris was born October 18, 1939, in Mount Idea the daughter of Maurice and Sadie (Schnitzler) Pierce. In her earlier years, Doris was employed at area nursing homes working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was later employed at area factories until going to work at Lands’ End in Dodgeville until her retirement. Doris enjoyed crafting, collecting snowmen, and was an avid reader. She loved to cheer on the Green Bay Packers and was a huge Alan Jackson fan. […]
Henry J. Oechsle, 90, of Fennimore, entered into the Lord’s Kingdom on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. Henry was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Boscobel, the son of William and Erika (Zimmerman) Oechsle. He was united in marriage to Margaret L. Bendorf on Dec. 15, 1956, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fennimore. Henry graduated from Fennimore High School and attended the Farm Short Course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served in the United States Army as a medic during the Korean War. Upon returning home, Henry began his 40-year passion for farming. […]
Reggie Ray Reynolds, 73, of Mount Hope, formerly of Fennimore, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by his family. Reggie was born March 29, 1948, to Raymond and Ilyf (Kennedy) Reynolds in Dodgeville, WI. He graduated from Boscobel High School in 1966 and married the love of his life, Patricia Preston, on October 6, 1973. They had just celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. They were blessed with two boys; Preston (Virginia) and Tyler (Amy), as well as four grandchildren; Payton, Jaxson, Lyla, and Emma. He was a proud grandpa and would beam whenever […]
Bernard L. Keller, age 85, of Stitzer, WI passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on February 16, 1936, in Stitzer the son of Jesse and Velma (Hicken) Keller. Bernard was united in marriage to Elaine Zart on June 20, 1957, at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Bernard liked fishing, hunting, music, and became an avid bird watcher. He had a passion for nature and being outdoors. He and Elaine loved to travel and visited various places in the U.S. and abroad. Bernard was a strong family man who loved children. He […]