Bernadine C. Cook, age 93, of Montfort, Wisconsin passed away, with her family by her side, on Sunday December 15, 2019 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dodgeville. She was born on March 7, 1926, in Clifton Township, Grant County, Wisconsin the daughter of John and Julia (Winters) Straka. Following her graduation from Cobb High School, Bernadine worked at the Cobb Canning Factory and for Parker Pen in Fennimore until May 11, 1948 when Bernadine was united in marriage to Roscoe Cook at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. After their marriage she and Roscoe went to work on […]
Henry “Joe” Zifka, age 82, of Stitzer, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday evening December 4, 2019, at his residence in Stitzer. He was born on January 4, 1937, in the son of Stephen “Zip” and Viola (Hirsch) Zifka. Henry graduated from Fennimore High School in 1955 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two years in Korea. After being honorable discharged he returned home and worked for the Grant County Highway Department and retired in 1998 after 20 years of service. Henry enjoyed playing high school baseball and continued his love of the game by playing fast pitch […]
Marcia D. Strack, age 67, of Lancaster formerly of Fennimore passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon December 7, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 27, 1952 in Olin, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Mildred (Valentine) Tarbox. Marcia was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Strack and later married Bernard Cull. Marcia graduated from Olin High School. After moving to Fennimore, she babysat for many families along with working at the Cottonwood Supper Club in Fennimore. Marcia was later employed at Rayovac in Fennimore for over 30 years until her retirement. Marcia loved to go […]
Harold Edward Pink Jr. age 67, of Highland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born on July 15, 1952 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Harold and Marilyn (Edwards) Pink. Harold was united in marriage to Theresa Kreul on June 5, 1993 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They spent many dates getting to know one another while square dancing at the Castle Rock Inn. Harold, also known as “Jamie,” graduated from Lancaster High School in 1971. He worked various places in Southwest Wisconsin. He truly enjoyed […]
David “Crocket” L. Kite Jr., age 72, of Livingston passed away on Wednesday morning December 4, 2019, at the Upland Hills Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 17, 1947, in Dodgeville, the son of David and Helen (Straka) Kite. Dave was united in marriage to Kathy Pluemer on May 24, 1969, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Dave graduated from Iowa-Grant High School and began his life long passion of working the land and his farming career in rural Livingston. He also worked part time for Bowden Alexander in Montfort. Dave enjoyed the simple things […]
Roselynn M. Stivarius, age 63, of Stitzer, WI passed away on Tuesday morning November 26, 2019 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born to LaVerne and Mary Ann (Udelhoven) Stivarius on August 17, 1956 in Lancaster. Rose graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1975 and began working at Rayovac of Fennimore along with doing data entry for Koschkee Transfer. She held various positions at Rayovac until being a forklift operator in the warehouse. Rose loved her job but had to retire in August of 2019 due to declining health. Rose enjoyed taking trips with friends, traveling in her motorhome, […]
Glenda M. Moon, age 62, of Fennimore passed away, surrounded by her beloved family by her side, on Sunday morning November 24, 2019 at the Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. She was born on January 15, 1957 in Waukesha the daughter of Albert and Vesta (Ward) Arms. She was united in marriage to Tony Moon on September 10, 1982 in Lancaster. Glenda graduated from Fennimore high School in 1975 and then attended Southwest Technical College. She went to work for Advance Transformer of Boscobel for several years until being employed at Land’s End of Dodgeville until her retirement. Glenda […]
Lyle J. Foley, age 72, of Montfort, passed away, surrounded by his beloved family, on Thursday afternoon November 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on October 23, 1947 the son of Paul and Delores (Aurit) Foley. Lyle was united in marriage to Kathy Quinn on September 2, 1967 at the St. Lawrence O’toole Catholic Church rural Mount Hope. Lyle graduated from Belmont High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Vietnam era from March 22, 1967 until being honorable discharged on March 19, 1971. His passions in life were […]
Patricia “Pat” J. Vesperman, age 83, of Montfort, WI passed away on Monday morning November 18, 2019 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Dodgeville the daughter of Palmer and Virginia (Bowden) Alexander. Pat was united in marriage to Clinton Vesperman on December 19, 1953 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Pat graduated from Montfort High School and she and Clint began their lives together. They continued the family store, Bowden & Alexander in Montfort, which has been in the family for over 110 years. Pat did all the […]
Reverend Leroy A. Johnsrud, age 97, of Mount Horeb formerly of Castle Rock, WI passed away on November 13, 2019 at the Ingleside Manor in Mt. Horeb, WI. He was born on February 6, 1922 in Fennimore the son of Peter and Gertrude (Everson) Johnsrud. Leroy graduated from Fennimore High School and felt the calling to become a minister. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. World War II broke out, and more chaplains were needed. He was sped through college, attending St. Mary’s in Winona, MN and finally to Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN. He met Carolyn […]