Betty J. Cathman, age 90 of Fennimore, died on Friday morning April 13, 2018 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on Dec. 5, 1927, in Bagley, WI, the daughter of Charles and Anna Mae (Hoffman) Moore. Betty was united in marriage to Burdette Cathman on June 19, 1951 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. After graduation from high school, Betty received her teaching degree from Platteville Teachers College. She taught in country schools throughout the Bagley and area until her marriage to Burdette. Together they farmed in Potosi for a year, and then in the Boscobel […]
Fae Arlene Dempsey, age 83, of Fennimore, died on Saturday evening April 7, 2018 at Lafayette Manor in Darlington. Arlene was born on Nov. 24, 1934 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Julius and Hilda (Christopherson) Baumgartner. She married Gerald “Jerry” Dempsey on June 16, 1954 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Arlene was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an excellent caregiver not only to her family, but for the entire community. Arlene dedicated 27 years of her life to the public safety of the residents of Fennimore and the surrounding area by […]
Dolores Griswold, age 93, of Livingston, Wisconsin, passed away on March 31, 2018 at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison, Wisconsin. The daughter of William and Ruby Beerkircher, Dolores was born on October 8, 1924 in Linden, Wisconsin. She married Theodore “Ted” Griswold in 1941. A true lady, Dolores leaves a legacy of service, kindness and generosity of spirit. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was active in her local church and community. She helped her husband build and grow a renowned cattle business, she was a member of the United Methodist Women’s League and the Rock […]
Carl John Winkers, age 77, of Fennimore, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at his residence in rural Fennimore surrounded by his loving family after a courageous three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Carl was born on Sept. 27, 1940 in Montfort, WI the son of John and Beatrice (Bowers) Winkers. He married Bess Jeidy on Jan. 16, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington. After graduating from Montfort High School in 1958, Carl studied to be a doctor at UW-Platteville before returning home to pursue his love of farming. Carl and Bess began farming in the Montfort area […]
Charles “Chuck” A. Matthews, age 68, of Montfort, died unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday March 30, 2018, in his favorite recliner at home. Chuck was born on Sept. 21, 1949 to Clinton & Nancy (Giltner) Matthews, the youngest of eight children. He was a son, brother, friend, husband, father, grandfather, gifted athlete, bar owner, veteran, VFW member, fireman, grill guru, spice master, fisherman, hunter, bowler, a longtime regular at THE SHED, sports fan, and laborer. Chuck was a simple man who never had a need for much beyond those he loved, a cozy barstool, a full drink, good friends, continuous […]
Ann E. Mayne, age 85, of Mt. Hope, died unexpectedly on Friday March 23, 2018, at her residence in Mt. Hope. Ann was born on Dec. 14, 1932, in Terry Montana, the daughter of Arthur and Henrietta (Weigum) Reukauf. She was united in marriage to James Mayne on June 9, 1951 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Ann moved to Mt. Hope in 1945 and graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1950. She moved to Milwaukee to further her education while working at the Barcley Foundry as a secretary. Wanting to help at home and assist with […]
George C. Conley, age 89, of Fennimore, died on Saturday morning March 24, 2018, at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. George was born on Sept. 7, 1928, at home in Woodman Township, Grant Co., WI the son of Clem and Clara (Graser) Conley. He married Shirley Arneson on July 1, 1953 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church. After graduating from Mt. Hope High School, George farmed in Woodman Township for 52 years until moving into Fennimore in 2005 due to declining health. In addition to farming, George worked at Kussmaul Seeds during harvest time for many years and at Eastman […]
Alma M. Moneypenny, age 91, of Lancaster, went to her Heavenly Father on March 15, 2018 in her home surrounded by loving family. Alma was born on Oct. 24, 1926, in Excelsior, WI the daughter of Thomas G. and Lona L. (Kirkpatrick) Meeker. She married Floyd Moneypenny on March 27, 1943 at the United Brethren Church in Byrds Creek, WI. Alma and Floyd farmed together in the Millville and Boscobel area until 1978 when they retired and moved to Bruce, WI. While living there, they enjoyed several years fishing and watching wildlife out the window of their “lake home.” After […]
David O. Manthe, age 66, of Bagley, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday March 4, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on Jan. 31, 1952, at an army hospital in South Carolina, the son of David C. and Ann (Willard) Manthe. David married Nancy Larson on Dec. 9, 2017, after dating for 14 years. After graduating from Poynette High School, David attended U.W. Madison, receiving a degree in finance. He worked in banking for several years before being employed at Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) […]
Gary Lee Baxter, 82, of Montfort, formerly of Prairie du Chien, died peacefully at his home on Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born on August 26, 1935 in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Royal and Lulu (McMillan) Baxter. Gary moved to Madison WI for a short time, attending Madison East High School. He then moved to Montfort where he graduated from high school in 1953. Gary married Shirley (Volenec) Baxter in Rockville, Maryland, January 29, 1956, while serving in the US Army. Gary and Shirley traveled throughout the United States, eventually making Fennimore, Wisconsin, their home. Gary attended UW […]