Gerald P. “Jerry” Berg, age 72, of Livingston died peacefully on Friday morning Sept. 14, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with his daughters by his side. Jerry was born on Nov. 10, 1945 the son of Margaret and Carl Berg. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1965. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and when honorably discharged worked in construction the rest of his life. Jerry was united in marriage to Patricia Cook on Aug. 16, 1969 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Together they had four daughters; Kristy (Dave) Scoville of Blanchardville, Tracy Berg […]
Benita M. “Bonnie” Davies, age 60, of Lancaster formerly of Fennimore died on Saturday evening Sept. 8, 2018 at the Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on May 12, 1958 in Dodgeville the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Hach) Davies. Bonnie graduated from Fennimore High School in 1976. She went to work as a cook at Orchard Manor until enrolling at Southwest Technical College in the Culinary Arts program. Bonnie received her degree in 2000 and she and her sister went into business together opening the Family Affair Restaurant in Lancaster until having to retire due to her declining […]
Richard A. “Dick” Bryhan, age 90, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday Sept. 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 15, 1927 in Lancaster the son of Arthur and Genalda (Kaeding) Bryhan. He was united in marriage to Irene Eastman on Nov. 15, 1947 in Lancaster. Richard and Irene farmed in the Montfort and Lancaster areas until being employed at John Deere of Dubuque, IA. Due to a brief layoff, Dick went to work at Fennimore Roller Mills for the next 29 years. He was later employed at Koschkee Transfer of Fennimore […]
LaVern H. Sinjen, age 80, of Fennimore formerly of Beloit passed away on Sunday morning Aug. 12, 2018 at his residence in Fennimore. He was born on Nov. 27, 1937 in Roscoe, IL the son of Louis and Rose (Seyffer) Sinjen. He was united in marriage to Carol Volden on March 21, 1964, in Rockford, IL. LaVern graduated from Pepin High School and was drafted in the U.S. Army, serving from Aug. 15, 1960 until being honorable discharged on Aug. 14, 1962. Following his return from the service, LaVern returned back to Pepin until moving to Beloit. LaVern worked as […]
John D. “Jack” Northouse, age 92, of Fennimore, died on Saturday morning, Aug. 11, 2018, at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. John was born on Nov.6, 1925 in Belmont Township in Belmont, WI the Son of Frank and Emma (Schuchart) Northouse. He married the love of his life, Imelda Riemenapp on Feb. 19, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore. Jack and Imelda along with their eight children farmed in Hickory Grove Township north of Fennimore for more than fifty years until moving into Fennimore in 2005. He was very proud of the special relationship and bond of the […]
Homer J. Schaefer, age 94, died on Monday morning Aug. 6, 2018 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. He was born on Aug. 10, 1923 in Potosi, WI the son of Henry & Mary (Stuer) Schaefer. Homer was united in marriage to Celine Timmerman on Oct. 7, 1947 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI. Homer began working as a carpenter until following his true passion, farming. He began farming in the Platteville, Belmont and south of Dickeyville areas until purchasing a farm in Hickory Grove Township rural Fennimore in 1966. He farmed with his wife […]
Mary Kephart, age 77, of Montfort, passed away on Sunday morning July 29, 2018, at her residence. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Boscobel, WI the daughter of Charles and Clara (Heller) Wieland. Mary was united in marriage to Donald Kephart on Sept. 27, 1958 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Mary grew up on a farm outside Wauzeka and graduated from Wauzeka High School. After her marriage to Don, Mary worked at the Cobb Canning Factory until being employed at Rayovac in Fennimore from 1977 until 1982. Mary then was employed at Land’s End in […]
Ralph Davies, age 59 of Cobb, died on Saturday evening July 28, 2018, at ManorCare in Platteville. Ralph was born on June 13, 1959, in Dodgeville, WI the son of Ralph and Mary (Hatch) Davies. He married Sheila Ginter on Nov. 28, 1982 in Fennimore. After graduating from Fennimore High School, Ralph worked for Kramer Brothers Construction pouring concrete for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, raising animals on the farm and cheering for the Packers. He will always be remembered as a hardworking man who deeply loved his family. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife Sheila of […]
Madison – Richard W. “Dick” Spoerle, age 85, died on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home in Madison. Richard was born on July 22, 1933 in Montfort, WI the son of Phil and Mae Spoerle. He married Betty Lou Spraggon on Nov. 29, 1958. After graduating from Montfort High School, Dick worked as an optician at Davis Duehr Eye Clinic in Madison for over 30 years and also moonlighted as a bartender at The Congress Bar. Dick, never one for idol hands, was constantly providing helping ones to those around him. He enjoyed taking trips to the dog track […]
Royce W. Everson, age 88 of Woodman, died on Monday July 16, 2018 at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse, WI. Royce was born on June 25, 1930 in Annaton, WI the son of Wesley and Laura (Witzig) Everson. He married Sharon Dempsey on Feb. 26, 1955 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. After high school, Royce farmed for a year before entering the U.S. Navy in 1950. He served as a gunner 3rd class aboard the U.S. Taluga during the Korean War, serving a total of 37 months overseas and crossing the ocean 13 times. He was honorably discharged […]