Elizabeth K. “Betty” Duff, age 59, of Fennimore passed away peacefully on Monday morning February 15, 2021 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Services in Fennimore. She was born on May 23, 1961 in Boscobel the daughter of John and Mary (Stanek) Kohout. Betty was united in marriage to Stephen “Jeff” Duff on November 4, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV. Elizabeth graduated from Fennimore High School in 1979. She went to the U.W. Madison and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1983 majoring in Fiber Chemistry. She furthered her education at North Carolina State where she received her Master’s degree in Fiber […]
James “Suds” E. Nemo, age 74, of Lancaster passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday February 2, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1946, in Lancaster the son of Paul and Ruby (Heberlein) Nemo. Jim graduated from Fennimore High School in 1964 and U.W. Platteville in 1969. His first marriage to Marilyn Galer brought into his life two precious children, Kara and Kraig. On March 1, 1989, Jim married Verda (Rideout) Fralick at St. Pauls Liberty Ridge Church in Lancaster. Jim was employed by Grant County as the Zoning Administrator for 32 years, retiring in […]
Loretta C. Kelley, age 87, of Fennimore, died on Monday February 1, 2021 of a stroke at Gundersen Lutheran hospital in La Crosse, WI. She was born January 11, 1934, in Fennimore, the daughter of Frank and Beatrice (O’Shaughnesy) Straka. She married Virgil Kelley on April 16, 1956, in Fennimore. They farmed in Blue River and Muscoda before moving to farm near Fennimore in 1965 until retirement in 1991, and moving to Fennimore. Loretta enjoyed attending daily mass, her hour of adoration, spending time with her grandchildren, and bowling. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Loretta is survived by […]
Margaret I. Knapp, age 92, of Mount Hope, WI passed away on Friday January 15, 2021 at her residence one day before her 93rd birthday. She was born on January 16, 1928 in Rockville, WI the daughter of Alfred and Irene (Shaw) Klein. Margaret was united in marriage to Cecil Knapp on December 14, 1946 in Lancaster. In her younger years, Margaret was employed at the Mount Hope Cheese Factory along with helping out on the farm with the daily chores. She was later employed at the West Grant School District as a cook for 35 years until her retirement. […]
Vilas J. Noyes, age 94, of Montfort, died on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at his residence in Montfort. Vilas was born on June 10, 1926, in Adams County, WI the son of Roy and Alma (Runkel) Noyes. He married Ruth A. Washburn on June 12, 1948 at the Montfort United Methodist Church. Vilas is survived by his daughter Barbara (John) Brown and their daughter Katie of Houston, TX, son Ken (Kathy) Noyes of Cobb with children Karl Noyes of Fennimore, his daughter Makala and grandson Jonah, Kris Noyes of Rewey, Kurt (Jessie) Noyes and daughter Madelyn of Altoona, WI, Kari (Joe) […]
Leon “Grant” Loy, age 89, of Stitzer, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning January 6, 2021 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born on August 15, 1931 in Platteville the son of Leon “Ole” and Pauline (Grant) Loy. He was united in marriage to Beverly Fitzsimons on June 16, 1952 at the Livingston United Methodist Church. Grant attended Annaton Country School and then graduated from Livingston High School. He furthered his education at U.W. Platteville double majoring in Biochemistry and Agricultural Education while playing football there. Grant’s passion in life was farming, and he eventually took over […]
Deane Goodsell Thomas, age 89, of Cobb, WI was welcomed into the graces of his eternal home on Friday January 1, 2021. Deane was born October 13, 1931 in Dodgeville WI to Aldro and Melva (Fritsch) Thomas of rural Cobb. He graduated from Cobb High School in 1949 and was on the basketball and baseball teams. He was active in 4-H and Rural Youth and won the state 4-H tractor-driving contest. He attended the University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course. Deane began farming with his father and took over the Pioneer Seed Corn dealership from Aldro, which he […]
Crystal Lynn Swindall, age 63, of Cedar Park, TX formerly of Fennimore passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the Harmony Point Assisted Living in Cedar Park, TX. She was born on October 25, 1957 in Lancaster, Wisconsin the daughter of William and Shirley (Pasold) Block. Crystal was united in marriage to Doug Swindall on June 26, 1982 in Madison, Wisconsin. Crystal graduated from Fennimore High School and then received her Bachelor of Science degree from U.W. Platteville in Graphic Arts. She was employed at Royal Insurance in Madison until moving to Arlington Heights, IL, and working for AllState […]
Bernadine “Bea” F. Freymiller, age 96, of Fennimore passed away on Monday December 28, 2020 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born on January 8, 1924 in Platteville the daughter of Fond and Hazel (Steinbach) Culver. Bea was united in marriage to Carl Freymiller on June 24, 1942 in Woodman Township in Grant County, Wisconsin. Bea and Carl farmed near Woodman and later near Stitzer until retiring in November of 1975 and moving to Fennimore. Bea was a dedicated mother, first and foremost. She treasured her children and was happiest with a little one on her lap. […]
Agnes J. Scott, age 93, of Fennimore formerly of Stitzer, passed away on Thursday afternoon December 24, 2020 the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born on September 5, 1927 in Belmont the daughter of Louis and Elsie (Lee) Mohlmann Sr. Agnes was united in marriage to Leonard W. Scott on June 30, 1947 in Platteville. Agnes and Leonard farmed in the Stitzer area all their lives. Agnes loved flowers and working in her vegetable garden. She and Leonard enjoyed dancing to polka music and she enjoyed listening to waltz music. Agnes loved playing board games and cards […]