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 […]
Delores J. Udelhoven, 85, Fennimore, passed away on the morning of May 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Delores was born on May 8, 1934 in rural Montfort to Clarence and Wilhelmina (Komarek) Stivarius. After her high school graduation, Delores earned her teaching degree from a two-year program at Platteville Normal School and went on to teach at Roger Hollow Country School. Delores was united in marriage to Gerald W. Udelhoven at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort, Wisconsin on February 15, 1955. The couple purchased a farm between Montfort and Fennimore on Highway 18. The life they built there, […]
Florence E. Martin, age 95, of Lancaster formerly of Stitzer passed away on Friday morning May 10, 2019, at the Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on June 17, 1923 in Stitzer the daughter of John and Mary (Wiest) Bennett. Florence was united in marriage to Glen Martin on November 24, 1943 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Florence farmed beside her husband for over 40 years in Liberty Township Grant County. They retired from farming in 1988 and moved to Stitzer. After the death of Glen, Florence moved to Lancaster in 1998 where she had been currently […]
Melly S. Staskal, age 76, of Bagley and formerly of Milton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning May 9, 2019, at her residence in Bagley. Melly was born on Jan. 9, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William “Bill” and Jane (Bailey) Hayward. She was united in marriage to Redgie Staskal on Nov. 18, 1962 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Melly and Redgie lived in Geneva, Illinois until moving to Milton in 1963. Melly began her employment at Jones Dairy Farm in Fort Atkinson. She then worked at JC Penny in Janesville, where she ran most departments, until her […]
Larry W. Aide, age 71, of Fennimore, died on Saturday evening May 4, 2019, at his residence in Fennimore surrounded by his beloved children. Larry was born on August 21, 1947 and after graduating from high school, enlisted in the U.S. Army 9thInfantry. He served from Dec. 30, 1968, until being honorably discharged on Nov. 13, 1974. Larry received personal decorations of a Bronze Star with a Combat V, and two Purple Hearts. Once returning home, he resided in Montfort and in 1994, moved to Fennimore. He worked at Ray-o-vac of Fennimore until his retirement after 30 years of employment. […]
Alfreda O. Lee, age 85, of Fennimore, passed away peacefully at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI, on Monday, April 22, 2019. Alfreda was born March 15, 1934 in Seneca, WI, the daughter of Temron and Clara (Rand) Aspenson. She was one of five daughters and she attended and graduated from Seneca High School, Seneca WI. Alfreda was united in marriage to Theron Lee on January 26, 1952. They were married 58 years until Theron’s passing on August 29, 2010. Together they lived in Denison, TX, while Theron was serving in the United States Air Force. Theron and Alfreda […]
William E. “Bill” Galbraith, age 86, died on Sunday evening April 7, 2019, at U.W. Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 20, 1932, in Ellenboro, WI, the son of Wilfred and Edna (Tucker) Galbraith. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Marolyn Monroe on Jan. 22, 1952, at the Mount Hope United Methodist Church. Bill graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1951. After working several jobs throughout the area, Bill and Marilyn moved to Waukesha County. He then worked for Turner Sand and Gravel in Sussex as a […]