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 […]
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 […]