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 […]
Lonnie J. Freymiller, age 72, of Fennimore died on Tuesday morning Dec. 4, 2018 at his residence in Preston surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 7, 1946 in Boscobel the son of Ed and Ruby (Williams) Freymiller. Lonnie was united in marriage to Pat Riemenapp on Sept. 27, 1969 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Lonnie graduated from Fennimore High School in 1964 where he managed the family farm until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on July 18, 1967. Lonnie was wounded in the Vietnam War in May of 1968 and honorably […]
Wencle H. “Jr.” Foyt, age 80, of Stitzer, passed away on Monday evening Dec. 3, 2018 at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on Jan. 7, 1938 Boscobel the son of Wencle Vandy & Elvira Agnes (Johanning) Foyt. Jr. was united in marriage to Lavon VanNatta on June 20, 1961 at the St. John Nepomuc Catholic Church in Castle Rock. Jr. grew up on a farm near Avoca and then in 1953, his parents moved to Castle Rock where they had purchased the local grocery store. In 1956, Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Army, stationed in South Korea, until […]
Wilma Olive Wilkinson, age 97, of Boscobel formerly of Mt. Hope passed away on Sunday morning November 25, 2018 at the Boscobel Care and Rehabilitation. Wilma was born on May 7, 1921 in Grant Co., WI the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Wilkinson) Rewey. She was united in marriage to Loyd “Buzz” Wilkinson on July 3, 1936. Wilma worked at the Mt. Hope School lunchroom and the River Ridge lunchroom. She was also employed at O’Kane’s Truck Stop in Fennimore. Wilma enjoyed bowling, square dancing, and playing cards at Home-A-Gins. Wilma is survived by her children; William “Billy” Wilkinson of […]
Richard “Dick” Hentschel, age 77, of Fennimore passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Friday morning Nov. 16, 2018 at Hospice Touch Serenity House in Tomah. He was born on March 24, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of Richard and Marguerite (Mommsen) Hentschel. After graduating from Lane Tech High School, Dick received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Carthage College in Carthage, IL. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee where he received his Master’s degree in Educational Administration. Dick was employed in the Janesville and Beloit, WI area serving as Principal at Glen […]