Dennis D. Floerke, age 68, of Stitzer, WI formerly of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on January 12, 1952 in Fort Atkinson the son of Lawrence and Nora (Beighley) Floerke. He was united in marriage to Jean Fritz on November 30, 2013 at the Boscobel United Methodist Church. Dennis worked for the Jefferson County Highway Department for over 33 years. He began his duties as a Patrolman’s Helper. He also served as a Patrolman. The previous 20 years, Dennis ran a grader on the Grade […]
Kenneth D. Kauffman, age 83, of Fennimore passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 at his residence in Fennimore with his family by his side. He was born on January 29, 1937 in Lancaster the son of John and Opal (Miller) Kauffman. Kenny was united in marriage to Annabelle Elliott on November 28, 1959 in Boscobel. Kenny was employed at John Deere in Dubuque for 30 years. After he retired and still wanting to keep busy, he delivered the Shopping News and the Sunday issue of the Wisconsin State Journal for many years along with being a courier for the […]
Larry J. Leffler, age 79, of Fennimore passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2020 at the Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 5, 1941 in Marietta Township Grant County, WI the son of William and Hester (Wiltrout) Leffler. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Smith on November 5, 1966 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Larry graduated from Fennimore High School in 1959. He was employed for five years at Rayovac in Fennimore along with taking over the family farm. Larry took great pride in farming and was able to receive the honor of a Century […]
Jeanette Lucille Schneidewind, age 75, of Lancaster formerly of Fennimore passed away on Friday November 20, 2020 at the Lancaster Health Services. She was born on March 14, 1945 in Kennett, MO the daughter of Herman and Jean (Greb) Howard. Jeanette was united in marriage to Ronald Schneidewind on May 28, 1966 in Friendship. Jeanette was employed for Rayovac for several years until having to retire due to her declining health. She enjoyed working on puzzles, word searches, crossword puzzles, and crocheting. Jeanette had a very strong faith was very close to her Lord. She looked forward to attending many […]
Loren L. Cadwell, age 89, of Cassville, WI passed away on Wednesday morning November 18, 2020 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on March 1, 1931 in Cassville the son of Clarence and Margaret (Adrian) Cadwell. He was united in marriage to Mary Reding on September 21, 1985 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Loren graduated from Cassville High School and then entered the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. After being honorable discharged, he returned home and joined his father’s business. Loren delivered gas and oil for farm and home for several […]
Mary Ann “Reene” Graser, age 68, of Boscobel, WI passed away on Tuesday afternoon November 17, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1952 in Elgin, Il the daughter of Anton and Elizabeth (Griffiths) Stermitz. Mary Ann married the love of her life, David Graser on April 2, 1981 at the United Methodist Church in Elgin, IL. Mary was employed at the Elgin Mental Health Center for several years as a supervisor. In 1990, she retired, and her and David moved to Boscobel. Having extra hours in her day, Mary got involved in doing […]
Bonnie Lou Wiese, age 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Maquoketa, IA and Fennimore, WI, passed away on Sunday morning November 15, 2020 at the Luther Manor Communities in Dubuque. She was born on February 12, 1937 in Berlin, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Emline (Reetz) Timm. Bonnie was united in marriage to Arwayne Wiese on June 9, 1956 in Berlin. Together they raised their five children. Bonnie graduated from Berlin High School with honors. She was involved in music and art throughout her school years and was the drum majorette and baton twirler for the high school marching […]
Harold W. “Nip” Leffler, age 85, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday morning November 12, 2020 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. He was born on March 11, 1935 at the family farm in Crawford County, Wisconsin the son of William and Hester (Wiltrout) Leffler. Harold graduated from high school and while helping out on the family farm, he began making cheese. He was a cheese maker for the Boscobel Creamery for several years until being employed at Country Delight in Fennimore. “Nip” later worked at Swenson and Sons in Boscobel as an auto detailer along with stuffing […]
Ruth F. Blackbourn, age 95, of Dixon, IL formerly of Beetown passed away on Monday evening November 2, 2020 at the Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on August 31, 1925 in Lancaster the daughter of Percy and Olive (Martin) Eastman. Ruth was united in marriage to Lloyd “Edward” Blackbourn on September 15, 1944. Ruth and Edward farmed in rural Beetown for several years. After his untimely death, she continued her education receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant degree. She worked many years at Orchard Manor in Lancaster until her retirement in the late 1980’s. Ruth loved helping […]
David W. Lindow, age 91, of Fennimore, passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fennimore with his wife Rochelle by his side. He was born on December 1, 1928, in Manawa WI, the son of Harry and Eleanor (Cassell) Lindow. Dave was united in marriage to Yvonne Roeske on June 23, 1951 in Omaha, NE. They were blessed with four children. After the death of Yvonne, David was united in marriage to Rochelle Ellis on December 4, 1999. David graduated from Manawa High School in 1946. He entered the United States Air […]