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 […]
Clara Emma Jones Wilkinson Peterson, age 75, of Fennimore passed away on Friday morning Nov. 16, 2018 at the U.W. Hospital in Madison. She was born on March 1, 1943 in Liberty Township, Grant Co., WI to Elwyn Carl Jones and Carolyn Delamae Waterman Jones Arms. Clara married William Thomas Wilkinson on Oct. 21, 1962 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Cuba City. He passed away in a fishing accident on Lake Superior on Aug. 13, 1973. She then married Raymond Gene Peterson on Oct. 14, 1978 at the Hickory Grove Lutheran Church rural Boscobel. She attended school at Kemper […]
Marcella G. Stenner, age 97, of Fennimore passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society, where she resided for many years. Marcella was born on August 22, 1921 the daughter of Oren and Ruth (Fingerson) Rossing. She was baptized at Otter Creek Lutheran Church in Highland. She graduated as salutatorian from Livingston High School in 1939 and worked for local families until her marriage to Raymond “Barney” Stenner on March 19, 1941. Marcella started her marriage on the Stenner family farm in rural Mt. Ida, until the family moved to Fennimore in 1947. She worked […]
Bernard L. “Bernie” Fiedler, age 96, of Lancaster and formerly of Stitzer, went to be with his loving wife on Thursday evening Oct. 25, 2018 at the Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. He was born on Sept. 19, 1922 in Worthington, IA the son of Edward and Olive (Pross) Fiedler. Bernie was united in marriage to the love of his life, Joan Kretschman on Sept. 19, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. She said to him, “It was the happiest day of her life” and they were able to spend 66 years together. Bernie and Joan rented a […]
Eleanor M. Studnicka, age 96, of Muscoda formerly of Highland died on Thursday morning Oct. 18, 2018 at the Dycora Transitional Health in Muscoda. She was born on Nov. 19, 1921 on the family farm in Highland Township the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Tomas) Novak. Eleanor was united in marriage to Laverne Studnicka on Jan. 5, 1951 in Highland. Eleanor attended school in Cobb until getting involved in babysitting for many families throughout the Highland and Blue River area. She and Laverne then purchased Highland Produce and operated that together for numerous years. Eleanor had a great appreciation for […]
Harold Coulthard, age 71, of Livingston, Wisconsin left this world to go to a better place on Friday October 12, 2018. After seven years, he gave into the dementia he was dealt. Harold was one of the kindest, caring, loving, and giving human being that you would ever meet. He was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and their children. Harold was a farmer all his life. He and his brother Richard farmed with their father, Emmet. When Richard was killed in a farm accident, brother Dale came back to the farm to be with Harold. The two […]
Brian W. Fugate, age 56, of Cobb, Wisconsin passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at Manor Care of Platteville, WI surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born on March 16, 1962 in San Diego, CA, son of Roger L. Fugate and LaVonne (Loney) Fugate. After graduating Fitch High School in Groton, CT, Brian moved to rural Cobb, WI to follow his passion, farming. He established a farmer’s market on Hwy 18 that was especially known for sweet corn and a variety of vegetables. Brian worked as a commercial and residential painter throughout the area and was employed part-time at […]