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 […]
James S. Kloosterboer, age 69, of Fennimore died on Thursday, November 7 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Jim was born on July 14, 1950 in Waupun, WI, the son of Bert and Mildred (Possin) Kloosterboer. Jim graduated from Waupun High School in 1968 and then went on to receive his undergraduate degree in economics from Ripon College where he also played on the tennis team. He took pride in his career as a commercial lender and was very grateful for the travels and people he met during his 30 plus year career working for several banks located throughout the midwest, including […]
Janis J. Schaefer, age 63, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Monday morning, November 4, 2019, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born in Boscobel on April 13, 1956, the daughter of Russell and Lois Jean (Brandt) Preston. Janis graduated from Fennimore High School in 1974. She attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and received her degree in secretarial services. Janis was united in marriage to Harold Schaefer on June 28, 1975, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Prior to becoming a mother, Janis worked as a secretary at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. She was a devoted […]
Dorothy M. Larson-Harris, age 88, of Platteville formerly of Cobb, WI passed away on Monday October 28, 2019 at Edenbrook of Platteville. She was born on November 8, 1930 in Cobb the daughter of John and Ruth (Ruzicka) Foreman. Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin Larson on June 16, 1948 and then was married to James Harris on November 14, 1999. Dorothy is survived by her two children; Terry D. (Margaret) Larson of Dubuque, IA and Deborah (Paul) Fritz of Stockton, IL, three grandchildren; Justin (Josephine) Larson of Stockton, IL, Jennifer Altfillisch and Fiancé Nick Williams of Stockton, IL, […]
Florence H. Plautz, age 100, of Fennimore passed away on Saturday morning October 26, 2019 at the Care and Rehabilitation in Boscobel. She was born on July 25, 1919 in Muscoda the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (Elskamp) Neff. Florence was united in marriage to William Plautz on November 27, 1946 at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Muscoda. Florence worked along side her husband on the farm for many years. They farmed in the Hickory Grove Township until retiring and moving to Fennimore in 1974. Florence then enrolled at the Southwest Technical College and received her Certified Nursing Assistant […]
Joseph Eckert Jr., age 88, of Fennimore passed away on Saturday October 26, 2019 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. He was born on May 29, 1931 in Murdo, SD the son of Joseph Sr. and Cleone (Wachter) Eckert. Joe was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Dresen) Olson on January 24, 1970. Joe proudly served in the United States Army from Nov. 12, 1952 until being honorably discharged on Nov. 12, 1954 during the Korean War. Joe was stationed at the White House in Washington D.C. where he was a driver setting up communications for President Eisenhower. […]
Roger W. Schildgen, age 75, of Glen Haven, WI died on Monday Oct. 21, 2019 at the Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein, IA after his courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Roger was born on April 25, 1944 in Lancaster the son of Raymond and Stella (Schmit) Schildgen. Knowing each other since 1st grade at St. Mary’s School in Glen Haven, but were not childhood sweet hearts, Roger was united in marriage to Darlene Kirschbaum on July 18, 1964 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven. Roger graduated in 1962 from Bloomington High School. He was engaged in […]