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 […]
Kenneth I. Johnsrud, age 96, of Fennimore died on Sunday morning Jan. 6, 2019 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. He was born on Dec. 8, 1922 in Castle Rock Township Grant Co., WI the son of Enos and Andrea (Lewis) Johnsrud. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Munson in April of 1948 and together had six children. Kenneth and Marilyn later divorced, and on June 17, 1995, Kenneth married Evelyn Welch. Kenneth graduated from Fennimore High School in 1941, spent time working on the family farm, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as part of […]
Paul Dean Loy, age 69, of Plainfield, IL, formerly of Fennimore, WI passed away on Saturday Jan. 5, 2019 at his residence in Plainfield. Paul was born on Nov. 11, 1949 in Dodgeville the son of Dean and Phyllis (Maso) Loy. He was united in marriage to Lisa Zink Watters on July 20, 2007 in Boscobel. Paul graduated from Fennimore High School in 1968. He went to work in Madison welding until being employed at John Deere in Dubuque, IA. Paul worked there for 42 years until retiring in 2012. Showing signs of declining health, in 2015 Paul was diagnosed […]
Judy Joanne Lyght, age 66, of Boscobel formerly of Montfort, was called home by her Heavenly Father, Saturday evening, January 5, 2019. She was born to Clifford and Lois (Birch) Lyght on November 28, 1952. After graduating from Iowa-Grant High School, she lived in Madison before moving to Boscobel after becoming disabled. Judy was able to live independently until entering the Boscobel Care and Rehab facility over three years ago. She enjoyed living at the home looking forward to the daily activities. The most important thing in her life was family. She had nine nieces and nephews whom she adored, […]
Cheryl I. Burr, age 92, of Fennimore, WI died on Friday evening Jan. 4, 2019 at the Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on Aug. 31, 1926 in Marion Township Grant Co., WI the daughter of Ora & Delphia (Walker) Updike. Cheryl was united in marriage to Edward T. Burr on Dec. 15, 1946 at the Boscobel United Methodist Church in Boscobel. Cheryl graduated from Boscobel High School and went to work in the clothing department for J.C. Penny. After her marriage to Ed, they moved to Fennimore where they farmed together for 17 years. Cheryl always enjoyed working […]
Mildred H. “Millie” Olson, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Tivoli Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, WI. Millie was born on September 30, 1924, in Petersburg, Iowa, to Anton and Frances (Wegmann) Weber, and was raised in rural Bloomington, Wisconsin. She then worked at Parker Pen in Fennimore, until marrying her husband of over 46 years, Ordell W. Olson, on June 8, 1953. Millie and Ordell raised their sons while farming together on the Olson family farm near Castle Rock, in rural Fennimore, for 22 years. In 1975, they moved to […]
Victor C. Kincannon, age 80, of Fennimore passed away on Wednesday Dec. 5, 2018 in Prairie du Chien. He was born on March 23, 1938 in Tarrytown, New York the son of Louis “Red” & Hazel (Benson) Kincannon. Victor graduated from Fennimore High School in 1956, which was the first class to attend the new high school. Victor briefly worked in Madison until returning home to Fennimore to take care of his parents. Victor was a simple man, who enjoyed listening to music, and was very dedicated to his family. His family will always cherish his pleasant nature, and he […]