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 […]
Elaine Francis Armstrong, age 81, of Lancaster formerly of Fennimore passed away on Friday December 25, 2020 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on December 22, 1939 in Crivitz the daughter of Edward and Veronica (Gruszynski) Kendziera. Elaine graduated from Crivitz High School in 1957. Shortly after, she was united in marriage and began her family. Elaine worked various jobs throughout her life along with being a small business owner. After moving to Fennimore, Elaine was employed by Fennimore and Lancaster Interiors as their bookkeeper for 14 years. She was dedicated to her Lord and was an active […]
Michelle Marie Donar, age 59, of Bloomington, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon December 24, 2020 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on March 10, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of David and Marjorie (Buscher) Riniker. Michelle was married to Terry Jones and was later married to Michael Chunat. After the untimely death of Michael on February 4, 1995, Michelle was united in marriage to Dennis Donar on May 20, 2000. Michelle attended Platteville High School and then attended the Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. In 1987, she graduated with a Licensed Practical […]
Kenneth E. Wells, age 91, of Livingston passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 23, 1929 in Montfort the son of H.O. and Florence (McReynolds) Wells. Kenny was united in marriage to Beverly Knutson. Kenny graduated from Montfort High School and received his degree from the Platteville Mining School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Sargent with the 5th Regimental Combat Team from 1950 until 1953. Kenny returned home and worked various jobs in Fennimore, Reedsburg, and Platteville. His family and friends will fondly remember […]
Gregory John Cook, age 67, of Avoca passed away on Friday morning December 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1953 in Dodgeville the son of Roscoe and Bernadine (Straka) Cook. Greg married Louann O’Konek on May 1, 1976 and adopted her daughter, Lisa Marie. Greg was later united in marriage to Beth DeJong on June 26, 2004. After graduating from high school, Greg took over the family farm in the early 1980’s. He was very passionate about farming, but made a decision to sell the farm in the early 1990’s. He learned to drive semi […]