Michael “Mike” Ferrie, age 71, of Fennimore, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly, on Monday August 23, 2021, in Friendship, Wisconsin. He was born on July 13, 1950, in Stanley, Wisconsin the son of Richard and Theresa (Glisner) Ferrie. He was united in marriage to Rita Gleason on February 6, 1981, in Fennimore. Mike was a simple man who believed in a hard day’s work, spending time with family, and being a dedicated friend that they could depend on. He worked as a welder until the early 1980’s. Mike then became a dedicated employee at Rayovac until his recent retirement in July […]
Connie Mae Jackering, age 75, of Fennimore passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Services in Fennimore. She was born on September 1, 1945, in Dodgeville the daughter of Veryl and Lydia (Birch) Stich. Connie was united in marriage to Orlin Jackering on January 25, 1964, at the St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Connie graduated from Fennimore High School in 1963. She was employed in the housekeeping department at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Connie was later employed at the Bahl Cheese Factory in the retail store. She then worked at Wal-Mart in Prairie […]
Elenora M. Puckett, age 93, passed away on Saturday morning August 21, 2021, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Services in Fennimore. She was born on July 20, 1928, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William and Grace (Schoville) Young. Elenora was united in marriage to Harold Puckett on May 4, 1945, in Prairie du Chien. Elenora took extraordinary pride in being a dedicated grandmother, a wonderful friend to many along with putting a smile on one’s face with her quick wit. Elenora is survived by her three children: Bruce Puckett of Soldiers Grove, Donna (Mohamed) El Asawi of Rockford, IL, and […]
Ruth “Ruthie” Paul, age 102, of Montfort, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on July 3, 2021. She was born on a farm in Eden Township outside Montfort on January 6, 1919 to Vurl Heller and Hazel Biddick Heller. Ruth met Silas Paul of LaFarge at Platteville State Teachers College and they married in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 17, 1944, where he was stationed with the Army Air Corps. After graduation from college Ruth taught high school English in Spring Green for a few years. From 1953 to 1969 she and Si owned and operated the Heller-Paul Grocery in Montfort. […]
Leonard L. Ward, age 94, of Boscobel, WI passed away on Saturday evening July 31, 2021 at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1926 in Crawford County the son of Myrtle (Hudson) and Maurice Ward. Leonard was united in marriage to Odessa Pettit on December 6, 1948. They were blessed with three sons. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2002. He married Marian Jones on November 16, 2002. Leonard was a WWII vet. He served in the Army for one year and 22 days in Germany. Leonard worked for the City of Boscobel, over 35 years, […]
Donald F. Boatman, age 85 of Boscobel, WI formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Monday morning July 26, 2021 at the Boscobel Care and Rehabilitation. He was born on March 13, 1936 in Darlington, WI the son of Francis and Catherine (Wedige) Boatman. Don was united in marriage to Kathy Achenbach on September 24, 1982 at Mt. Carroll, IL. Don attended school in Shullsburg, WI and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After being honorable discharged, he returned home and joined the workforce. He was employed at Amerock Corporation in Rockford for several years working in sales. After his […]
Thomas Walter Burow, of Mount Hope, WI was called to his heavenly home on Friday morning July 30, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born on September 3, 1946 in Milwaukee the son of Harold and Louise (Grau) Burow. Thomas was united in marriage to Laurel “Laurie” Reich on August 8, 1970 in Milwaukee. Laurie was called to her heavenly home on August 17, 2015. Thomas married Linda Heckmann on June 16, 2018 in Prairie du Chien. Tom worked as an Auto Body Technician until retiring in 2008. He had been recently employed at Kwik Trip of Prairie […]
Kenneth J. Burton, age 79, of Livingston, WI passed away on Saturday morning July 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 26, 1941 in Dodgeville the son of Mervin and Iva (Mills) Burton. Kenny was united in marriage to Charlotte Pierce on March 19, 1960 at the Mt. Ida Church. They were blessed with five children. Kenny worked at various places within the Grant and Iowa counties until being employed at Nelson/Fleet Guard in Mineral Point and retiring in 2002. He enjoyed spending time with his wife traveling to Branson, MO, and […]
LAMONI, IA – Evelyn Anna Novak, age 99, formerly of Montfort, Wisconsin passed away Saturday evening June 13, 2020, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. Evelyn was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 29, 1921. She was the daughter of William and Marie (Formanek) Rabinak. During the Depression, her family moved from Oak Park, Illinois to North Judson, Indiana. In 1935, she completed elementary school in San Pierre, Indiana. Her family moved back to Illinois where she graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1939. During World War II, she was an executive secretary in the engineering department […]
William F. Bollant, age 91, of Montfort, WI passed away peacefully at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville on Sunday July 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. William was born October 24, 1929 at the original homestead in rural Stitzer, the son of William and Frances (Schnorenberg) Bollant. He married Dorothy Schult on June 23, 1951 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Together they raised five children on the family farm outside of Montfort, where they learned to work hard and play hard. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953, serving in the European Countries, until he […]