Barbara J. Lenz, age 89, of Fennimore passed away on Saturday morning July 17, 2021 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born on December 3, 1931 in Tomah, WI the daughter of Milo and Florence (Becker) Kasper. Barbara was united in marriage to Lloyd Lenz on July 3, 1948 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Liberty Township. Barb enjoyed being home and raising her family. She loved being a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. After her family grew up and attended school, Barbara was employed at the Fennimore High School as a secretary. She later […]
Larry E. Jeidy, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away peacefully on Friday July 9, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with his family by his side. Larry was born April 27, 1933 on a farm in Little Grant Township, in southwestern Wisconsin. He attended grade school in Little Grant Township and graduated from Bloomington High School. He farmed with his father, Oscar, in Little Grant until he married his wife, Carol Noble. They farmed together in Bloomington, Mt. Ida, and Lancaster. They finally settled on a farm at the edge of Fennimore. Larry and Carol are proud citizens of […]
Burdette Pagenkopf age 83, of Lancaster, WI passed away Friday July 9, 2021, from Alzhemers. He was born February 10, 1938, in Liberty township the son of Arnold and Catherine (Wiest) Pagenkopf. Burdette graduated from Lancaster High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon being honorably discharged and returning home, he worked at John Deere in Dubuque. On June 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Morrow at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Together they owned and operated a dairy farm east of Lancaster until their sons took it over. Burdette then spent his time playing […]
Carlos G. Winters, age 87, of Fennimore, WI, passed away on Tuesday evening July 6, 2021 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster, WI. He was born September 24, 1933, on the Winters family farm in Wingville Township, Grant County, WI, the son of George and Mabel (Nauert) Winters. He was the oldest of five children. Carlos graduated from Montfort High School in 1951 as valedictorian of his class. He graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1955. Carlos taught high school in Bangor, WI, until being drafted into the Army in 1958. Basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, MO; then Carlos […]
Bernadine loved life on farm, working next to her husband through their years in Marion Township. Together they operated a successful farm while raising their daughter Connie. Bernadine also enjoyed raising chickens and enjoyed selling the eggs locally along with having a large vegetable garden. Bernadine loved to can and share her produce with her family and friends. She and Jr. enjoyed going dancing, playing cards, fishing, and she loved listening to music and cheering on her Milwaukee Brewers. Bernadine always took time to write in her journal each and every day and later enjoyed coloring. Her true passion was […]
Paul Isaac Russell, age 91, of Fennimore formerly of Boscobel, passed away to his Eternal Home on Thursday June 24, 2021 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. He was the youngest son born December 6, 1929 to Joe and Julia (Peaslee) Russell in Woodman Township. He farmed with his parents until June of 1951 when he was drafted into the Army. He spent one year in the States and then nine months in Japan. Paul was honorably discharged in June of 1953. On March 30, 1954 he married the Love of his Life, Harriet Swenson in Lancaster, WI. They […]
Mary Ann Molzof, age 74, of Lancaster formerly of Cobb, WI passed away on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 17, 1947 in Liberty Township Grant County, WI the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Cooper) Klais. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Lyle Molzof on May 6, 1967 at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Liberty Township. Mary Ann graduated from Fennimore High School and then received her degree in Barber Cosmetology. She owned and operated the Cobb Beauty Shop for over 30 years. Mary Ann loved her relationship […]
Trudie Lynn Freymiller, age 71, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. She was born on June 21, 1950 in Lancaster the daughter of Robert and Marianne (Gehrke) Brechler. Trudie was united in marriage to Dennis Freymiller on June 20, 1970 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Trudie graduated from Fennimore High School in 1968. She attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa until transferring to U.W. Platteville and studying to become a Librarian. After her marriage to Dennis, they farmed together for 31 years, mostly in Hickory Grove Township. […]
Cory Jon Wunderlin, age 47, of Madison, WI passed away unexpectedly On Wednesday June 16, 2021 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 24, 1973 in Dodgeville, WI the son of Francis and Dixie (McReynolds) Wunderlin. Cory attended Madison Memorial High School and received his Associates Degree in Electronics from Herzing College of Madison. In his younger years, Cory was known for skateboarding and playing his guitar, that is also when his affinity for electronics began. Through his years, he worked as an Electronic Technician in the Madison area. As he grew older, he enjoyed fishing […]
Dayle G. Meyer, age 94, of Bloomington, WI passed away on Sunday April 11, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on March 3, 1927 in Bloomington the son of George and Marie (Welsh) Meyer. After graduating high school in 1945, Dayle spent two years in the Army and stationed in Germany. On May 4, 1949, Dayle married Jane Hampton in Prairie du Chien and together they raised eight children in Bloomington. Dayle worked many years with his father in the Ford tractor business as a mechanic. In 1974, Dayle and Jane built the Tafton House. In […]