Wilfred E. Budack, age 81, of Stitzer WI passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster WI. He was born November 10, 1938 at Lancaster WI the son of William F and Edna A (Gratz) Budack. Wilfred was united in marriage to Cheryl Keller on December 27, 1962, at the Fennimore United Methodist Church in Fennimore. Wilfred spent the majority of his life in Stitzer. He attended Livingston, Annaton and Fennimore schools graduating from Fennimore High School in 1956. After graduation, he farmed with his dad, which kept him from his dreams of flying planes in […]
Melba J. Gregory, age 85, of Fennimore passed away on Monday morning September 7, 2020 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Services in Fennimore. She was born on April 6, 1935 in Herrin, IL the daughter of Clyde “Palzo” & Florine (Stanley) Pyles. Melba was united in marriage to Warren Gregory on June 6, 1964 in Royalton, IL. Melba was raised in Southern Illinois and graduated from Royalton High School. After receiving secretarial training courses, she went to work at Kroger Cooperation in Carbondale, IL as an administrative assistant. Melba was later transferred to St. Louis, MO, married Warren and started […]
On September 4th of 2020, Beverly Mae White, 81, of Fennimore was called back to her heavenly home, and let me tell you that home will be spotless. She was born on July 1st, 1939 to Gerald and Lucielle (Fritsch) Munns in Boscobel. She grew up on a small family dairy farm in Hickory Grove Township. Beverly married her loving husband, Virgil F. White, on December 14, 1957. Together they had 3 boys, Randy White (Diane Clark) of Fennimore, Bernie White of Lancaster, and Fred (Amy) White of Bagley. Another special child in Beverly’s life was Dawn Phelps of Prairie […]
Dr. John “Jack” W. Jinkins, 77, of Dodgeville-formerly of Montfort- died suddenly on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home. He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Donna (Allen) Jinkins, and his children Laurie Jinkins (Laura Wulf), Chuck Jinkins (Jill Armbruster), Julie Derr (Ron), Todd Jinkins (Tobey) and Karri Jinkins (Hooman Majd); seven grandchildren, Sasha, Ava, Wulf, Olivia, Eliza, Carson and Khashayar; his sister Mary Kunzelman and brother Mark Jinkins, as well as many brother and sister in-laws and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and his brother Tom Jinkins. Jack was born on September […]
Julaine “Junie” Udelhofen – Cassville Our mom went to Heaven to be with dad on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 just shy of her 80th birthday. She was born September 6, 1940, to Doc & Irene Kowalski and grew up in Dickeyville. At the young age of 17 she married our dad, Wilfred Udelhofen, on September 4, 1958, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville. They were married 59 years before dad’s death on May 31, 2017. Together they had 5 children. Mom taught us the importance of family, hard work and keeping things fair. When giving birthday or Christmas presents to us it […]
Carol A. Dilley, age 50, of Mount Hope, WI passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 7, 1969 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Beauford and Annell (Pickett) Dilley. Carol was united in marriage to Samuel Hoffman on April 21, 1990 at the Mount Hope United Methodist Church. Carol graduated from West Grant High School. In 1997, she attended the Southwest Technical College in Fennimore and received her degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was employed at Homeward Bound in […]
Dorothy M. Sanger, age 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday August 14, 2020 at the U.W. Hospital and Clinics in Madison. She was born on June 4, 1933 the daughter of Adam and Mabel (Heberlein) Zart. Dorothy graduated from Fennimore High School and then was united in marriage to Robert “Archie” Sanger on August 20, 1954. She began working as a secretary-bookkeeper for the Grant County Extension Office. Dorothy also worked for Selective Service, the Clerk of Courts, and the Sunrise Valley Apartment complex. Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her husband, through his work, and was able to visit many […]
Montfort – Dr. Dennis J. Carr, 90, passed away on August 13, 2020 with his beloved family by his side. Dennis was born June 12, 1930 in Bancroft, Iowa to George and Mary Sullivan Carr. He graduated from Estherville Iowa high school and attended Iowa State University where he received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. He also met the love of his life, Marilyn Fischer there and they were married on June 29, 1957. Together, Dennis and Marilyn moved to Wisconsin where “Doc Carr” began his large animal veterinary practice and where he and Marilyn raised five children: Mary […]
Marguerite C. “Marge” Novinska, age 92, of Fennimore passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon August 10, 2020 at her residence in Fennimore. Marge was born on November 4, 1927 in Jefferson, South Dakota the daughter of Jasper and Claire (LaBrume) Gareau. She was raised and attended school in Jefferson graduated from St. Joe’s Nursing School in Sioux City, Iowa. Marge was united in marriage to Joe Novinska on May 22, 1950 in Jefferson. The couple made their home in Fennimore. Marge worked as a Registered Nurse for the Lancaster Hospital for 40 years before retiring in 1990. She enjoyed baking […]
Gerard Michael “Gerardo” Schaefer, age 27, of Platteville, WI passed away unexpectedly in mid-July 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The family is shocked and deeply saddened by his passing. Gerard was born in Madison, WI to Dale and Tina (Rutledge) Schaefer on December 24th, 1992. Gerardo had a kind personality, great sense of humor, and a smile that would light up a room. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. He also enjoyed construction work and had a great love for animals. Gerard is survived by his parents of Platteville, WI and his siblings: Justin […]