Myra Kay Johnson, age 64, of Montfort, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 3, 2020, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. She was born May 22, 1956 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Dale and Adel (Johnson) Horn. Myra graduated from Greenwood High School in 1974. She went on to further her education at UW-Stout and graduated in 1979 with a Bachelors degree in Education. Myra taught in northwestern Minnesota and then moved to Chippewa Falls. She managed a local convenience store where she met the love of her life, Ned. Myra and Ned were united in marriage on June […]
LeRoy W. Friederick, age 71, of Fennimore, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 1, 1949, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Ralph and Florence Friederick. LeRoy graduated from Fennimore High School in 1968. He was drafted into the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 and was stationed in Germany. He was a carpenter by trade. He owned and operated his carpentry business, Mt. Hope Siding and Construction. LeRoy always loved a good euchre game, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. LeRoy […]
Donald E. Winkers, age 90, of Montfort, WI passed away on Sunday November 1, 2020 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Services in Fennimore. He was born on January 27, 1930 at home in Eden Township Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Vavricka on July 8, 1950 at the Montfort United Methodist Church. Donald attended Montfort Grade School and graduated from Montfort High School in 1948. He hauled milk for the Sunnyside Cheese Factory and helped make cheese for several years. Don became a farmer for 42 wonderful years. He was sure to always find time […]
Elaine A. Nelson, age 81, of Madison and formerly of Fennimore, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon November 1 2020, at her residence in Madison surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on June 2, 1939 in Fennimore the daughter of Vern and Gertrude (Karasek) Eisele. Elaine graduated from Fennimore High School with the class of 1957. She furthered her education at U.W. Platteville, and received a Bachelor degree in Education in 1968. Elaine was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Nelson on February 27, 1960. They were blessed with three children; Rick Jr., […]
Lavon Marie Bollant, age 81, of Fennimore, passed away on Friday October 30, 2020, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Fennimore. She was born on October 26, 1939 in Boscobel the daughter of Hubert and Daisey (Howell) Collins. Lavon graduated from Fennimore High School with the class of 1957. Lavon was united in marriage Gerald Bollant on October 6, 1959 at the St. Lawrence O’toole Catholic Church in Mt. Hope WI. Together they farmed the family farm in rural Montfort. They purchased the farm from his parents and continued farming for 25 years. As the children got older, Lavon […]
Blanche Elizabeth “Bea” Randall, age 86, of Boscobel, Wisconsin passed away on Monday October 26, 2020 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. She was born on April 8, 1934 in Crawford County Wisconsin in the family home. Bea was the daughter of Edward and Edith (Briggs) Zajicek. She was united in marriage to William Byron Randall on July 17, 1954 in Blue River. Bea and William farmed between Mt. Zion and Excelsior for 18 years until moving to Fennimore. After living in the community for several years, they built a home outside of Fennimore. Bea was employed at […]
Cathy Jean Stephens, age 61, of Oregon, WI passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on March 25, 1959 in Lancaster, the daughter of John and Darlene (McCluskey) Vogt. Cathy was united in marriage to Milton Stephens on February 4, 1984 in Fennimore. Cathy worked as a young girl in the bookkeeping department at the family business Koschkee Transfer in Fennimore. Moving to Madison in 1984 and then Oregon in 1985, Cathy worked at Watts Landscaping as a secretary until opening her home to her passion in life; taking […]
Rita M. (Nowak) Edge of Montfort died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 as a result of Covid-19. She was born at home in Castle Rock Township “The Ridge” on May 26, 1931 to Gustave and Emma (Prochaska) Nowak. She married Lyle Edge on June 14, 1952. After graduating from Montfort High School, Rita attended Platteville College where she received a teaching certificate.Rita taught school prior to getting married and having a family. For many years she was the proud owner and operator of Fountain Street Foods. Rita was a longtime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church having taught CCD. She was an […]
James Glen Roesch, age 81, of Fennimore formerly of Lancaster passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at his residence in Fennimore surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 9, 1939 in Lancaster the son of Glen and Leona (Holmes) Roesch. James graduated from Lancaster High School and after graduation he went to work for American Family for three years in Madison. While there, James met and was united in marriage to Helen Maring on February 23, 1963 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington. James worked for the Grant County Highway Department for 32 years […]
Herbert L. Brun, age 93, of Fennimore, WI passed away peacefully on Monday October 5, 2020 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. He was born on September 3, 1927 in Liberty Township Grant County the son of Herbert and Carroll (English) Brun. He was united in marriage to Harriet Graham on April 26, 1958 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Together they raised three daughters. Herbert served in the U.S. Navy and then graduated from Fennimore High School. He was employed as the Superintendent of Utilities in Fennimore before joining John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement in 1990. […]