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 […]
Jason Jay Dailey, age 26, of Necedah, WI formerly of Fennimore passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at his residence in Necedah. He was born on September 2, 1993 in Dubuque, IA the son of Brian and Donna (Taylor) Dailey. Jason graduated from Fennimore High School in 2012 where he enjoyed competing in sports. He played football, basketball, but through the later years concentrated on cross-country and track. He loved the challenges of school and excelled in many AP courses to prepare him for college. He loved computers and computer science. Jason continued his education at Western Wisconsin […]
Patricia “Pat” R. Scanlan, age 80, of Fennimore passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family, on Saturday November 9, 2019. Pat was born in Platteville on March 13, 1939, the daughter of Leo and Inez (Kabele) Hying. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1957. After graduation, Pat worked in Milwaukee for Allis Chalmers. At the farm of her Uncle Carl and Aunt Edna, Pat met the love of her life, a farmer named Paul Scanlan. Paul and Pat were united in marriage on October 12, 1957 at St. Mary Church in Platteville. Paul and Pat […]
Thomas “Bull” P. Gleason, age 71, of Fennimore passed away surrounded by his family on Friday November 8, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on January 19, 1948 in Dodgeville the son of Ambrose and Eleanor (Wilkins) Gleason. Tom was united in marriage to Mary Howell on September 15, 1973 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Tom graduated from Fennimore High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served from 1966, serving in Vietnam, Japan, and Korea, until being honorable discharged in 1970. Returning home, Tom went to work driving […]
Alfred L. Frey, age 89, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Health in Fennimore. He was born on July 9, 1930 in Boscobel the son of Herman and Irene (Ransome) Frey. Al was united in marriage to Jean Hooks on June 5, 1953 in Boscobel. Al graduated from Boscobel High and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, Al and Jean farmed outside of Boscobel. Moving off the farm, Al began his employment at John Deere of Dubuque, IA and retired after 37 years. He and Jean […]