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 […]
Michael J. Kirschbaum, age 89, of Lancaster formerly of Mt. Hope passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, WI. He was born on September 29, 1931 in Cassville the son of Michael and Goldie (Jones) Kirschbaum. He was united in marriage to Janice Lester on April 4, 1974. After high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country for 10 years. With an honorable discharge, he returned home and farmed in Mt Hope Township. Mike retired in 1995 from farming and then was employed at McDonald’s in Prairie du Chien for […]
Frank Joseph Mumm, 66, died unexpectedly December 15th, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Madison WI after a relentless battle with cancer. He was born June 8th, 1954, in Cassville, WI, the son of William and Mercedes (Edge) Mumm. In Frank’s early years after graduating from Iowa Grant High School, he enjoyed working on the family farm. Frank decided to change careers and spent the rest of his working life driving semi coast to coast. Frank was an avid card player and would never turn down a game of euchre at family gatherings. Sunday’s would be spent watching Nascar races with […]
Raymond G. Kirschbaum, age 91, of Woodman, WI passed away on Friday December 11, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Ray was born on June 2, 1929 to Mike and Goldie (Jones) Kirschbaum in Cassville at his grandfather’s farm, which is part of Nelson Dewey State Park now. He attended school, which is now Stonefield, in Cassville. Ray had worked for farmers around Bloomington until he went home after his father’s stroke to run the family farm and support the rest of the family. He was united in marriage to Mary Sabin on May 25, 1974 at St. Mary’s […]
Tammy Jean Scanlan, age 53 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 12th at her home of complications due to Multiple Sclerosis. Tammy was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on November 22nd, 1967 to Robert and Lorraine (Fritz) Pagenkopf. Tammy graduated from Fennimore High School in 1986 and married her sweetheart Jeffrey Scanlan on October 5th, 1991. Tammy earned her Associates Degree in Accounting at Southwest Technical College while starting her young family. Tammy and Jeff built their family while moving from LaCrosse, to Milwaukee and Battle Creek, Michigan, before settling in Eau Claire in 1998. With Jeff hand in […]
Dean J. Ashmore, age 92, of Fennimore passed away on Tuesday morning December 8, 2020 at home, with his family at his side. He was born on October 25,1928 in Fennimore, the son of Walter and Erma (Maso) Ashmore. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Iverson on June 14, 1952. Dean grew up on the family farm north of Fennimore, and always planned to have his own; after a stint in the Army, and other jobs in Madison, he was able to move his family back to Fennimore and begin farming on his own. While he and Evelyn worked […]
Dennis D. Freymiller, age 73, of Fennimore, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital. He was born on July 22,1947, the son of Myron “Mike” and Arlene (Zifka) Freymiller. Dennis was united in marriage to Trudie Brechler on June 20, 1970, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Dennis graduated from Fennimore High School in 1965. He attended UW-Platteville where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science in 1969. He then pursued his master degree at UW-Madison. Dennis and Trudie farmed for 31 years in Hickory Grove Township. He served on several boards […]