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 […]
Mary A. Washburn, age 82, of Livingston passed away on Wednesday night Oct. 10, 2018 at her residence in Clifton Township rural Livingston. She was born on Feb. 21, 1936 in North Lancaster Township Grant Co. the daughter of Elmer and Glenys (Clark) Jerrett. Mary was united in marriage to Frederick Washburn on April 22, 1954 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Mary was a dedicated wife and mother always willing to help around the farm and was passionate about being there to raise her family. As the years went by, Mary began working as the children left home. She […]
Charles M. Greener, age 87, of Mt. Hope passed away on Sunday morning Oct. 7, 2018 at his residence in Woodman Township rural Mt. Hope. Charles was born on Aug. 24, 1931 in La Crosse the son of Clyde and Johanna (Steiner) Greener. He was united in marriage to Diane Ruegg on June 20, 1953 in Dubuque, IA. Charles was very proud to serve his country and was recognized as a decorated Korean War Veteran. After he was honorably discharged from the US Army, Charles got involved in manufacture consulting. He held various consulting jobs throughout the country until becoming […]
Ledgynn Jerrett Bruegmann went to heaven to be wrapped in the arms of God and his Big Brother on Friday evening Sept. 28, 2018 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Ledgynn was born sleeping to the parents of Matthew and Courtney (Jerrett) Bruegmann. Ledgynn will always remain our precious baby boy and the girls little brother, and we will hold him again in heaven one day. Ledgynn is survived by his beloved parents Matt & Courtney Bruegmann of Fennimore, two sisters; Jaelynn and Iralynn Bruegmann at home, maternal grandparents Cletus & Sandra Jerrett of Lancaster, paternal grandparents Scott […]
Eva, I. Fritz, age 92, of Fennimore passed away on Friday evening Sept. 28, 2018 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 22, 1926 in Stitzer the daughter of Earl and Martha (Hirsch) Trollop. After graduating from Fennimore High School, Eva was united in marriage to Carl Fritz on Sept. 25, 1946 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. They farmed in Mt. Ida Township until purchasing their farm in rural Stitzer. Together they farmed until retiring in 1987 and moved to Fennimore. Eva believed in working very […]