Berle D. Rodgers, age 62, of Linden, WI died on Friday evening March 29, 2019, at the Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born on July 4, 1956 in Childress, TX. Berle moved to Montana and worked in the sugar beet fields until 2001. Through a family friend, Berle met Diane Colson and he relocated to Montfort. He was unfortunately diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002. Berle was a polite, laid back man, who enjoyed people and was always willing to help others. He loved going camping at Whitetail Bluff in Potosi with Diane, and was sure to handle […]
Joyce I. Grundy, age 91, of Dodgeville, WI died on Monday March 25, 2019 at the U.W. Hospital in Madison. Joyce was born on December 11, 1927, on the family farm in Liberty Township Grant County, WI, the daughter of Harrison and Elsie (Ellis) Allen. She was a descended of the early pioneers of Grant Co., WI. Joyce was united in marriage to Clarence “Punk” Grundy on Feb. 11, 1947 in Dubuque, IA. Joyce attended Dodgeville High School and then began working for numerous businesses throughout the area. She worked at Burgess Battery in Mineral Point, Cobb Canning Factory, Amphenol […]
Steven John Becker, 70, of Fennimore passed away March 20, 2019 at his residence. Steven was born October 17, 1948 in Lancaster, WI., son of Loren “Spider” and Ruth (Blackbourn) Becker. Steve graduated from Fennimore high School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1970 during the Vietnam War. On February 23, 1974, he married Cindy (Bennett) in Stitzer. He was an avid outdoors man enjoying hunting with his family especially his granddaughters and his son. He was involved with different fast-pitch softball teams including Koschkee Transfer, Wilkinson’s Auction and many other teams. He was employed at Fennimore […]
Richard Alan Ekedahl a “great Statesman of the Lord”, passed away on Thursday morning March 14, 2019, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster at the age of 84. Richard was born on August 15, 1934 in Oak Park, IL the son of Ossian Carl and Carolyn Edna (Bolton) Ekedahl. He was united in marriage to Barbara Oehme on July 29, 1978 at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL. Richard’s passing concludes his earthly longevity, far surpassing medical expectations. In 1946 Rich was one of the early pioneering Blalock Procedures, operated on by Dr. Alfred Blalock himself, for “Blue Babies” […]
Lilly Evelyn Bierman, a precious baby girl, was born into the Arm’s of Angels on Tuesday morning March 12, 2019 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. John and Lora (Bishell) Bierman waited for her birth with joyful expectations. Sadly Heaven’s gain was our loss. Our precious little Angel will always be remembered by her loving parents John and Lora Bierman of Bloomington, her big brother Eliot, half sister Brynn Bierman, maternal grandmother Ginger Bishell of Fennimore, paternal grandparents Dan (Lisa) Bierman of Bloomington, maternal great grandmother Bea Freymiller of Fennimore, uncles; Jason Bishell, Matt (Jihean) Bierman, Josh (Larah) […]
Linda Mae Ames, age 63, of Mount Hope, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 13, 2019, at the Crossing Rivers Health on Prairie du Chien. She was born on Sept. 2, 1955, in Boscobel the daughter of Wilbur and Alice (Whitish) Colson. Linda attended and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1973. Shortly after, Linda married her first husband, which they later divorced in 1994. On June 23, 2001, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey Ames. They made their home in Potosi until moving to Mount Hope in 1997. Linda was always a caring and compassionate person, which led […]
Mary Agnes (nee Forman) Novotny died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the age of 103. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Novotny. Cherished mother of LeRoy (Holly) Novotny; proud grandma of Heather (Mark) Walters; adoring great-grandma of Ava Walters. Also loved by her nieces, nephews, cousins, and other dear relatives and friends. She was born on January 7, 1916, the daughter of Joseph Forman and Mary (nee Wolenec) Forman in Iowa County, Wisconsin. In 1939 she married Stanley Novotny of Hopkins, Minnesota, residing there for seven years. She returned to Montfort, Wisconsin with her husband and son, LeRoy. Later […]
Celine A. Schaefer, age 92, died on Monday morning March 4, 2019 at the Orchard Manor in Lancaster, WI. She was born on Nov. 20, 1926 in Dickeyville, WI the daughter of Nicholas and Loretta (Schardt) Timmerman. Celine was united in marriage to Homer Schaefer on Oct. 7, 1947 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI. Celine and Homer began farming in the Platteville, Belmont and south of Dickeyville areas until purchasing a farm in Hickory Grove Township rural Fennimore in 1966. She farmed with her husband and family by their side until they retired and moved to […]
John Philip Brown, age 77, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday evening February 28, 2019 at the Divine Rehabilitation in Fennimore. He was born on November 17, 1941 in Three Oaks, MI, the son of John Milton and Eunice Mae (Phillips) Brown. John was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Roth on August 19, 1961 in Spring Arbor, MI. Farming was John’s passion in life and he was engaged in dairy farming and beef cattle his entire career. He began farming in Michigan, then northern Minnesota, to Unity, WI, then Dodgeville for five years until moving to rural Fennimore in […]
Linda L. McCabe, age 74, of Stitzer, WI went to be with her Lord and her beloved husband John on Saturday morning Feb. 23, 2019. At the request of Linda, there will be no public service to be held in her honor. The Larson Family Funeral Home of Fennimore is assisting the family.