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 […]
Cheryl B. Budack, age 74, of Stitzer, WI passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at her residence with her beloved family by her side. She was born on November 15, 1944, at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster the daughter of Jesse and Velma (Hickin) Keller. Cheryl was united in marriage to Wilfred Budack on December 27, 1962, at the Fennimore United Methodist Church in Fennimore. Cheryl was a lifelong residence of Stitzer and served as a PMR and Postmaster for the community, retiring in April of 2010 after 41 years of service. Cheryl was committed to her community. […]
Jesse Lee Ramirez-Freiberg, age 21, of Fennimore, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 2, 2019 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on August 31, 1998 in Milwaukee the son of Octavio and Laura (Freiberg) Ramirez Hernandez. Jesse attended Fennimore High School and excelled in Band and Art. He enjoyed playing drums and guitar, along with displaying his artistic talents, especially his spray paint art. Jesse loved being outdoors riding his long board and liked going for hikes with his friends. Jesse’s heart was larger than life. He was there for everyone and always put others […]
James “Jim” “B.J.” Keeney, age 70, of Mt Hope passed away on Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse. He was born on December 1, 1948 in Lancaster the son of Daniel and Alice (Waterman) Keeney. Jim graduated from West Grant High School in 1966. He attended the LaCrosse Technical College and received his Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jim worked for Keeney Motors, then Prairie Industries in Prairie du Chien, until going to work at Rayovac until his retirement in 2014. He was a past member and former chief of the Mt. Hope Fire […]
Alvin M. Cushman, age 73, passed away on Saturday evening September 28, 2019 in the Town of Berry, Dane County, Wisconsin. He was born on March 28, 1946 in Platteville the son of Milton and Marjorie (Bourret) Cushman. Alvin was united in marriage to Christie Zimmerman on August 19, 1967 at the Livingston United Methodist Church in Livingston. Alvin graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1964. He owned and operated the family farm while working as an auto glass specialist in Platteville. He and Christie moved to Indiana and he was employed with Tombstone Pizza. He worked very hard developing […]