On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Harriet Christine Copus, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 96 in Overland Park, Kansas. Harriet was born on April 17, 1925, in Castle Rock township, Grant County, Wisconsin to Leonard and Hannah Bach and was raised on a dairy farm in rural Castle Rock, along with her sister Laura. Harriet married her beloved husband Hank Copus on November 21, 1944, after Hank came back from fighting with the 112th Cavalry in the South Pacific during World War II. Together they had two daughters and a son: Joan Dell, […]
Monica S. McCartney, age 68, of Montfort, WI formerly of Stitzer passed away on Monday November 22, 2021, at the Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. She was born on March 12, 1953, in Lancaster the daughter of Merlyn Dean and Rosalie (Graham) Ashman. She was united in marriage to Marvin McCartney. Monica grew up on the family farm in rural Lancaster. After her marriage to Marvin, they moved to Rockford, IL, starting their family, before returning to Lancaster. She and Marvin later made their home in Stitzer. She was employed as a home health aide, until going to work at […]
James “Jim” A. Horner, age 58, of Lancaster, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning November 25, 2021, in Lancaster. He was born December 18, 1962, in Mason City, IA, the son of Rodger and Mary (Burkholder) Horner. Jim graduated from Parker High School and then received his butchering degree from Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. He was employed at The Butcher Shop in Fennimore until becoming the meat manager at Copps Foods in Madison. Jim returned to Fennimore and then received his welding degree from the Southwest Technical College. He was employed at Universal in Muscoda, Cleary Building, and […]
Roy E. Danz, age 95, of Livingston, WI passed away on Friday morning November 26, 2021, at his residence in rural Livingston. He was born October 20, 1926, in LaMoure, ND, the son of Ernest and Minnie (Scheidegger) Danz. Roy was united in marriage to Ruth Lambie on November 27, 1953, in East Peoria, IL. Roy and Ruth farmed in East Peoria, IL until the early 1980’s. Wanting to be closer to family, they purchased a farm in rural Livingston. Roy loved farming and it was his lifelong passion. Farming was not work to Roy. He lived for being outside, […]
Mary Grace Woodke, age 71, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Tuesday morning November 23, 2021, at the Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. She was born on February 14, 1950, the daughter of JD and Marian (Streeter) Phillips. Mary was united in marriage to Ronald Woodke on January 3, 1976, in Fennimore. Mary is survived by two children: Luke (Stephanie) Woodke of Merrillville, IN, and Mark Woodke of Lowell, IN, three grandchildren: Kaye Woodke of Boscobel, Rhonda Woodke of Valparaiso, IN, and Donald Woodke of Baltimore, MD, and her brother Marlin (Sherry) Phillips of Appleton. Mary was preceded in death […]
Ruth Ellen Fivecoat of Cedar Rapids Iowa, formerly of Lancaster Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the arms of her children, November 9, 2021 at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at her gravesite at 11:00 May 7, 2022 at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore, Wisconsin is in charge of arrangements. The Celebration will be presided over by Pastor MaryAnn Floerke. Ruth was born January 11, 1933 in Buena Park, Callifornia to Richard and Katie (Drenth) Van Rennes. She was joined in marriage May 16, 1954 to […]
David William Kite, Sr. passed away on November 16, 2021 at the age of 97. He was born on April 4, 1924 in Muscoda, WI the son of Buford and Mae (Merwin) Kite. In the summer of 1942, David met Helen Straka at a dance and the two became lifelong dance partners after being wed during a blizzard on December 27, 1944. Together they went on to have 12 children: Jim (Linda), David Jr. (2019) (Kathy), Carl, Chuck (1951), Margaret (1952), Jerry, Barb (Steve Enloe), Dan, Don, Gene (Gigi), Mary Kay (Mark Esser), and Mark (Tracy). David leaves behind […]
Brenda S. (Weist) Taylor, age 54, of Fennimore, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fennimore surrounded by her family. She was born on June 2, 1967, in Boscobel, WI the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Watchorn) Weist. Brenda was united in marriage to Michael Turner on June 15, 1985. She was later married to Thomas Taylor on June 4, 2005. Brenda graduated from Fennimore High School in 1985. She loved raising her children and taking care of all their needs. She was employed at Farm & Fleet in Platteville and later […]
Max P. Dempsey, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Monday November 15, 2021, at the Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster surrounded by his family. He was born on March 28, 1933, in Fennimore the son of Theran and Shirley (Bausman) Dempsey. Max was united in marriage to Doris Koeller on September 4, 1954, at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Max graduated from Fennimore High School and then enlisted in the Army. After returning home, he and Doris moved to Prairie du Chien where he owned and operated Standard Oil delivering fuel to area homes and businesses. They moved […]
Bernard M. Kirschbaum, age 90, of Lancaster, WI passed away on Sunday morning November 7, 2021, at the Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born on June 20, 1931, in Cassville the son of Gus and Lillian (Meier) Kirschbaum. Bernard was united in marriage to Joan Flesch on May 2, 1953, in Potosi. After working various jobs, Bernard enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He earned the rank of Corporal while serving abroad and was honorably discharged. Bernard returned home and began working for the Grant County Highway Department for almost 40 years until retiring in […]