Pauline M. Pitzen, age 74, of Lancaster, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on September 18, 1947. Pauline graduated from Potosi High School and then was united in marriage to James “Jim” Pitzen on October 23, 1965, at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. In her younger years, Pauline loved being at home raising her children. She was involved throughout their years and was also very active with the area 4-H groups. Pauline loved children and babysat for numerous families in the community. Pauline felt very blessed […]
William “Bill” Joseph Bussan, age 52, of Montfort, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his residence in Montfort. Bill was born January 20, 1969, in Dodgeville, WI the son of Dennis and Clara (Schlueter) Bussan. Bill graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1987. He went on to attend the SWTC in Fennimore and then UW-Platteville. Bill was united in marriage Tansinee “Tanya” Nitprasert on August 20, 2016. Bill was employed at Lands’ End in Dodgeville, Hypro in Platteville, and Dollar General as a district manager throughout his earlier years of employment. He had been currently working […]
Ronald K. Conley, age 58, of Mt. Hope, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 26, 2021, at his residence in Woodman Township. He was born on January 11, 1963, in Lancaster the son of Leonard and Judith (Giesen) Conley. Ron met Robin Keepers and they began their life together on March 12, 1982. They were united in marriage on October 23, 1993, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Mt. Hope Township. Ron graduated from Fennimore High School. He milked for a few years until becoming a farm mechanic. He worked for John and Londa Pronald for 18 […]
Teresa Jean Fry, age 56, of San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly due to complications of Covid-19, on Sunday September 12, 2021. Teresa was born December 25, 1964, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Robert and Leila (Laufenberg) Schmitz. She was united in marriage to Greg Fry on February 6, 1997, in Mesa, AZ. Teresa graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982. She and her family moved to Arizona where she was employed as a warranty clerk for an auto dealership for 25 years. Teresa was currently working for her son Keith and his trucking business […]
Bernard J. “Butch” Scanlan, age 79, of Fennimore, WI passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI due to complications of Covid-19. He was born on August 2, 1942, in Fennimore the son of Charles and Luella (Haas) Scanlan. Bernard attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Fennimore High School in 1961. During his high school years, he met the love of his life, Sandra Waltz, on a blind date. He worked at the Stitzer Cheese Factory following graduation, and then served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966 while stationed at Fort […]
Virgil M. Brodt, age 94, of Fennimore, WI passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday morning September 16, 2021, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Fennimore. Virgil was born March 11, 1927, in Bagley, WI, the son of Orville and Ruby (Champion) Brodt. Virgil enlisted in the US Navy in 1945. He served in WW II in the Philippine Islands and the McManus Islands of the Admiralty Group by New Guinea. He was discharged in 1946. He graduated from Fennimore High School in 1947. Virgil married the love of his life, Marilyn Place, on November 24, 1950, at […]
Robert “Bob” D. Irish, age 85, of Reedsburg, WI formerly of Fennimore passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning September 15, 2021, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Bob was born on June 17, 1936, in Potosi Township the son of Ted and Edith (Gillian) Irish. He graduated from Platteville High School and then from UW-Platteville. Bob married the love of his life Phyllis Bark on December 26, 1959. Bob was the Industrial Arts teacher at Fennimore High School for a few years until owning and operating his own business. Being a “Jack of all Trades”, Irish Paint […]
Anna Mae Fritz, age 75, of Kendall, WI formerly of Fennimore passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday evening September 11, 2021, at her residence in Kendall. Anna was born on May 17, 1946, in Gays Mills the daughter of Leo and Netti (Colson) Wallin. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1964. Anna married the love of her life Marvin Fritz on September 25, 1965. Anna and Marvin took over the Fritz family farm in Mt. Ida and farmed until 1990 when they moved back to her childhood home, the Fennimore Branch Cheese factory. Anna helped […]
Jo Ann (Schambow) Wolenec, age 81, of Montfort, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Jo Ann was born on June 14, 1940, to Arthur and Grace (Rowe) Schambow. She graduated from Fennimore High School. Jo Ann married Paul “Larry” Wolenec on February 28, 1959, in Platteville. She and Larry lived for 60+ years of their married life on a farm north of Montfort. Jo Ann enjoyed sitting on the front porch swing relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of the Blue River valley. She will be remembered as a person who loved […]
Melissa Jo “YaYa” Uren, age 41, of Fennimore, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after her courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 21, 1980, in Lancaster, Wisconsin the daughter of Robert and Cindy (Parshall) Uren. Melissa was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, coworker, and dog mom. She grew up in Fennimore and graduated from Fennimore High School class of 1998. After graduation, Melissa attended UW-Richland Center, and then worked various jobs including Lands’ End, Nu-Pak, and Rayovac/Energizer. Throughout her years in […]