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 […]
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., […]