Loretta M. Waltz, age 83, passed away on Wednesday morning February 20, 2019 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Loretta was born on Jan. 3, 1936 in Marietta Township Crawford County, WI the daughter of Earl and Mary (Flesch) Rider. She was united in marriage to John F. Waltz on Nov. 22, 1956 in Boscobel, WI. Loretta and John farmed in Marion Township for several years. Loretta enjoyed the farm life always willing to put in a hard days work next to her husband. She then went to work at Land’s End of Dodgeville until retiring after 17 years. Loretta […]
Henry Charles Hawkinson died peacefully at home in Rewey, WI on Saturday morning February 16, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born to Ole and Susie (Benson) Shaw Hawkinson on July 9, 1931 in Gratiot, WI. Henry grew up on a farm outside of Gratiot where he attended a rural country school. He graduated from Gratiot High School. Henry married Alice Walrack on November 13, 1954. Alice passed away due to a long illness in May of 1991. Henry then married Betty Stivarius on September 23, 1991. Henry was a farmer, carpenter, factory worker, and driver. He worked […]
Susan K. “Suzie” Andrew, age 61, of Livingston passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Feb. 14, 2019 at her residence in Livingston. She born on April 10, 1957 in Watertown, WI the daughter of Harry and Genevieve (Trankle) Andrew. Sue graduated from Iowa-Grant High School and decided to make Livingston her home. She worked as a hairdresser at Shear Country in Livingston until being employed at Land’s End in Dodgeville. After learning of some health concerns, Sue babysat for various families throughout the Livingston area. Susie Homemaker could do it all. She was an awesome cook, baker, crafts, mosaic pottery, quilting, […]
Lloyd “Hoopie” Howard Vickers, age 63, of Highland, WI died on Monday evening Feb. 11, 2019 at his residence in Highland surrounded by his loving family. Lloyd was born on July 10, 1955 in Peoria, IL the son of Lloyd and Gertrude (Atterberry) Vickers. He was united in marriage to Judy A. Laufenberg on Dec. 31, 2010 in Knoxville, TN. Lloyd dedicated his life to his Lord, family and church family. He took great pride working as a media director for churches in the Knoxville area. He was a dedicated member of theRio Church of Knoxville, the River Church of […]
Erna Mae Smiley, age 87, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Feb. 7, 2019 at her residence in Lancaster. Erna was born on Aug. 29, 1931. She was united in marriage to Robert Byron “Bob” Smiley. Erna worked for an insurance company in Iowa. Erna and Bob moved to rural Stitzer and established the neighborhood known as “Smileyville” in the late 1960’s. They fell in love with many special neighbors and established many wonderful friendships. Erna was a very talented artist and painter and an avid reader. She also enjoyed watching Masterpiece Theater on PBS, cheering on her beloved […]
Wilfred H. “Buzz” Christopherson, age 71, of Fennimore, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning Jan. 31, 2019 at his residence in Fennimore. Wilfred was born on Dec. 9, 1947 in Lancaster the son of Harold and Lorraine (Nauert) Christopherson. Buzz graduated from Fennimore High School and then went to work at the Preston Cheese Factory as a cheese maker. After the closing of the cheese factory in Preston, he was employed at the Fennimore Cheese factory until his retirement in the early 2000’s. Buzz was a simple man that enjoyed the simple life. Picking up his newspaper each day, a good […]
Theodore J. “Joe” Griswold Jr, age 76, of Stillwater, OK and Miami, OK, passed away on January 15th, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. The son of Ted and Dolores Griswold, Joe was born on June 18th, 1942, on the family farm in Livingston, WI. He married his first crush and one true love, Elaine Hill, on January 19th, 1963. He was an Oklahoma State University graduate, with a degree in Animal Science, and a respected farmer and cattleman. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His heart and his door were always open, and there […]
Glen Haven, WI-Arlene M. Wackershauser, age 94, of Glen Haven, died on Saturday Jan. 12, 2019, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster. She was born on Jan. 13, 1924, in Cassvillle, the daughter of Leo and Anna (Dresen) Adrian. On May 7, 1946, Arlene was united in marriage to Embert F. “Wack” Wackershauser at St. Charles Parsonage in Cassville. Together, Arlene and Embert operated Breeze Inn in Cassville for a few years. In 1951, they owned and operated Wackershauser Tavern in Glen Haven until 1985. Arlene was an excellent cook and baker. She will be remembered for her […]
Lancaster-On January 11, 2019 Gean A. Critchlow lost his 3 ½ year battle with cancer. Gean was born to Charles and Ruth (Allbee) Critchlow on March 31, 1953 in Prairie du Chien. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1971. He then attended Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, and met Pam Martin. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1975 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Gean was an active member with the West Grant Rescue Squad and the Bloomington Fire Department until 1976. He worked for John Deere of Dubuque for 35 years, where he ran the lasers […]
Evelyn A. Peterson, 86, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on January 10, 2019 at the Lancaster Care Center, in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Evelyn was born July 12, 1932 in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Mae (Guist) Hiller. She graduated from Soldiers Grove High School.Evelyn was united in marriage to Vernon D. Peterson on May 31, 1950 in Gays Mills, Wisconsin. Together they farmed above Soldiers Grove until 1957 when they moved to Lancaster. Evelyn worked for Drs. Whitford/Schnepper, Drs. Kuenster/Jackson/Harms veterinary clinics, Wisconsin Dairies and the Lancaster Care Center. Evelyn loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed […]