Thomas David Haley, age 70, of Platteville, WI passed away on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Edenbrook in Platteville. He was born on March 10, 1951 in LaCrosse the son of Samuel and Shirley (Fuller) Haley. He was united in marriage to Aleshia Haufler Kreul on June 2, 1996. Tom enlisted in the United States Army and served for over 19 years. He was very proud of his rank as Lieutenant Colonel. After his honorable discharge, he returned back to the United States and got involved in education. He put his leadership skills to work, and served many school districts […]
Leroy E. “Mac” McKinley, age 90, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Friday March 19, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 5, 1930 in Boscobel the son of Roy and Edna (Schaudt) McKinley. Leroy graduated from Boscobel High School in 1949 and soon after married Eleanor Schoellig on Nov 9, 1950. He was drafted into the United State Army serving from 1951 until being honorable discharged in 1953 stationed in Korea. In 1958, he started Mac’s Super Service in Fennimore for the next 49 years. Mac enjoyed hunting, golfing, gambling, fishing, and having […]
Barbara Ann Davidson, age 81, of Fennimore, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on April 25, 1939, the daughter of Leonard and Lelia (Place) Iverson. Along with her seven siblings, she grew up in rural Livingston. After high school she moved to Madison, where she met Jack Davidson. They were united in marriage on July 5, 1962. They eventually moved to rural Fennimore, where they raised their children. Barb had a smile for everyone and never missed a birthday. She enjoyed all social events, whether it was a […]
Robert Nicholas Kenney, age 55, of Fennimore, WI passed away at University of Wisconsin Hospital – Carbone Cancer Center on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Robert was born on September 6, 1965, in Lancaster, WI, the son of Thomas and Elaine (Roerig) Kenney. He was the youngest of eight kids, but never got lost in the shuffle. Instead, he became the linchpin between two generations: a beloved brother and the favorite uncle. Robert graduated from Fennimore High School in 1984, where he played football, basketball, and golf. Robert was driven; he loved to compete at a […]
Charles O. Bickford, age 88, of Montfort, WI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1932 in Livingston the son on Bert and Laura (Draves) Bickford. He was united in marriage to Janice Joy Swan on December 29, 1962 at the Calvary Evangelical and Reformed Church in Wauwatosa. Charles graduated from Montfort High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Navy in March of 1956 and served overseas in the Philippines as part of the “Seabees” Construction Battalion. After his honorable discharge, Charles came back to Wisconsin to farm with his […]
JoAnn O’Flahrity, age 85, of Cobb, WI passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday March 14, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born on September 7, 1935, the youngest daughter of Ray and Clara Harty. She had many fond memories of growing up on the Harty family farm. She graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1953 and went on to attend Edgewood College majoring in Business Education. Following graduation, she began her lifelong career as a Business Education teacher for the Highland School District. After retirement, she continued as a […]
Rita Elizabeth Cordts, age 94, of Montfort, WI passed away peacefully at Edenbrook of Platteville on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1926 in Highland the daughter of Edward and Katherine (Wolfe) Laufenberg. Rita attended St Anthony’s Catholic School and Highland High School. She worked at Parker Pen Company in Fennimore and Jimmy’s Spaghetti House in Madison. Rita was united in marriage to Ralph Cordts on November 18, 1946 at St Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort, WI. Ralph and Rita farmed until 1982 when they moved to Montfort. Rita was involved in 4-H as a Leader […]
Duane K. Gilbertson, age 71, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday evening February 25, 2021 at University Hospital and Clinics in Madison. He was born on May 3, 1949 in Lancaster the son of Keith and Lois (Calvert) Gilbertson. Duane was united in marriage to Diane Ladika on May 10, 1985 and was later married to Judy Lis on October 8, 1998. Duane graduated from Fennimore High School. He began driving dump truck for Needham Trucking for numerous years until trucking for Croft’s and later Bard until he retirement. Missing the time behind the wheel, Duane later did seasonal and […]
Patrick Zenus Chapman, age 80, of Montfort, WI died on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence in Montfort. He was born March 16, 1940 in Superior, Wisconsin the son of Patrick A. and Verna (Lagar) Chapman. He had a normal childhood. In June 1958, he graduated from Superior Central High School. Then went to Superior State Teachers College (now part of the UW system). He graduated with a BS degree, majored in History with minors in English, Political Science and Drivers Education. He taught for 10 years in Wisconsin. The first six years at Slinger, then Highland and Seneca […]
Arno Leslie Biddick, age 84, of Montfort, WI passed away on Saturday morning February 20, 2021 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, WI due to natural causes. He was born on October 11, 1936 in Platteville the son of Hobart and Margaret (Stephens) Biddick. Arno lived a simple life. He loved working on the family farm, playing and listening to music along with being a big sports fan. He would listen to all sporting events and especially his beloved Chicago Cubs. Arno adored his family and liked getting together for their family reunions. Arno is survived by his brother […]