Ruby M. Watchorn, age 95, of Muscoda formerly of Highland passed away on Sunday June 23, 2019 at Dycora Transitional Health in Muscoda. She was born on May 23, 1924 in Clifton Township Grant County, WI, the daughter of Richard and Melva (Whitish) Peat. Ruby was united in marriage to Henry Watchorn on December 1, 1939 in Dubuque, IA. Ruby and Henry worked many years farming for George Fillback. Ruby was a very hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She took great pride in an honest days work and taking care of her family. Later […]
William H. Koppen, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 21, 2019 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI. Bill was born on Aug. 5, 1958 in Lancaster, WI the son of Herbert Charles and Ina Jean (Ritter) Koppen. He was united in marriage to Brenda Lord. Bill is survived by his wife Brenda of Fennimore, father and step mother Herbert (Rose) Koppen of Sherrill, IA, three sisters; Colleen Binko of Sun City, AZ, Brenda (Jerry) Kent of Pearland, TX, and Wanda (Brian) Kirschbaum of Clover, SC, along with an uncle and several nieces, nephews and cousins. […]
Cathy A. Dailey, age 66, of Livingston passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning June 17, 2019 at the University Hospital in Madison as the result of being involved in an automobile accident. She was born on November 18, 1952 in Dodgeville the daughter of Gordon and Fern (Fingerson) Cook. After graduating from Iowa-Grant High School, Cathy was united in marriage to Mark R. Dailey on June 6, 1970 at the Montfort United Methodist Church. Together they farmed in rural Livingston where she was always willing to lend a helping hand until becoming a teller at the bank in Montfort. Cathy’s […]
Claire E. James, age 97, of Mineral Point, WI passed away on Wednesday evening June 5, 2019 at Sienna Crest, Mineral Point. Claire Eileen Morrissey was born on Dec. 15, 1921 in Glen Haven Township Grant Co., WI the daughter of Walter and Jessie (David) Morrissey. Claire grew up on a farm near Bloomington, WI. She attended school there and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1939. Claire’s grandparents lived in Montfort and it was there she met Curtiss James. They were united in marriage on Dec. 11, 1940 in Dodgeville. They farmed in the Livingston/Montfort area for 40 plus […]
Larry G. Herpel, age 86, of Duluth, MN formerly of Fennimore, WI died on Wednesday Nov. 14, 2018 at the Chris Jenson Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on November 5, 1932 in Richland County the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Hardy) Herpel. He was united in marriage to Darlus (Martin) Herpel and was remarried to Vangie (Nutt) Herpel on June 7, 1986. Larry proudly served his country during the Korean War. While residing in Fennimore, he was a trucker for 25 years working at Ruan, Country Delight, and Sawyer Transportation. He enjoyed working on his truck, hunting, […]
Betty Aileen Adams, age 85, passed away on Friday May 31st, 2019 at Devine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fennimore, WI. Betty was born August 27, 1933 to Otto Kneisel and Edith Barnett Kneisel. When Betty’s mother passed away unexpectedly in 1950, 16 year old Betty cared for the home and younger sisters while completing high school. She graduated from Powhattan Kansas High School in 1951. Betty felt fortunate when her father married Edna Hohnbaum in 1952. With their encouragement, she embarked on her own life-moving to the Topeka YWCA and getting a job at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Through […]
Karol A. Knudson-Cauffman, formerly of Fennimore, passed away at her home in Avondale, Arizona, on January 26, 2019. Karol was born on August 22, 1942, predeceased by her parents Joyce A. (Riddiough) and Elwood A. Knudson. Karol is survived by her children; Zoe (Dan) Knutson, Zina Seyferth, Randall (Susan) Zimpel, Zachary (Leslie) Zimpel, stepchildren; Todd (Caroline) Cauffman, and Tara Grob. Her surviving siblings include Jean Speaker, Sharon (Jeff) Cooper, Peter (Natalie) Knudson, Perry (Carrie) Knudson, and David (Victoria) Knutson. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Karol was preceded in death by her husband George Cauffman, daughter Zabrine, […]
Floyd H. “Tubby” Monroe, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away on Friday May 24, 2019, at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI. He was born on October 14, 1930, in Boscobel, WI, the son of Henry and Marie (Kreul) Monroe. Tubby was united in marriage to Doris Wehrle on July 15, 1952 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Tubby graduated from Fennimore High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After being honorably discharged, Tubby returned to his passion in life, farming. He farmed the “Feniwis Jersey Farm” in Mt. Ida Township for over 30 years and then […]
Gwendolyn E. “Gwen” Blackburn, age 88, of Fennimore passed away on Sunday May 12, 2019, at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on Aug. 27, 1930, in Mt. Hope Township Grant Co., WI, the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Merry) Monroe. Gwen was united in marriage to Aubrey Blackburn on June 28, 1948 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Gwen graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1946 as Valedictorian of her class. After her marriage to Aubrey, she worked various places throughout Fennimore. She waitressed at the Fenway Café, assisted at Blackburn U-Fill […]
Dawn Elizabeth (Luebker) Lingard, age 55, of Madison passed away peacefully on Sunday May 12, 2019. Dawn was born November 20, 1963 to Gene and Shirley Luebker in Cedar Falls, IA. She grew up on a family farm on the bluffs above Woodman, WI. After graduation from Boscobel High School, she moved to Madison. You could often find Dawn watching the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, John Wayne movies, or reading a book in the sun. Dawn recently got involved and was a large booster and fan for the Wisconsin Rugby Club. She loved her pets Moose, Cassidy, and Sharkie […]