Betty Lou Cauffman, age 73, of Fennimore, died on Monday January 15, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Betty was born on June 27, 1944 in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Bock) Witzig. She was married to George Cauffman from 1963 until 1979. Together they had two children, Todd and Tara. Betty Lou graduated from Fennimore High School in 1962 and then attended U.W. Madison. She resided in Madison for a year and then moved to Boscobel for a short while until making her home in Fennimore. Betty Lou resumed her education at U.W. Platteville and […]
Gary L. Wehrle, age 70, of Fennimore, passed away on Saturday morning, Jan. 13, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Gary was born on October 26, 1947, in Boscobel, WI, the son of Wilbur and Opal (Drake) Wehrle. He married Kathleen Feiner on Nov. 28, 1970. Gary did auto body work for many years and then worked at and retired from Lands End. He liked to collect toy tractors and had his collection featured in the Telegraph Herald. Gary also enjoyed fixing and repairing tractors. Gary is survived by three children; Terry (Chris) Wehrle of Holmen, Joe (Terri) Wehrle […]
Infant Reese Schexnayder, age 2 weeks of Lancaster, the son of Megan (Jerrett) Schexander, went to be in the arms of angels on Monday morning Jan. 8, 2018. Reese was born on Dec. 19, 2017 in Lancaster. Reese brought immense joy to everyone he touched during his brief time on earth. His life was a gift that will be cherished forever. Reese is survived by his mother Megan Schexnayder of Lancaster, his brother Jules and sister Laura Schexnayder at home, grandparents Teresa (Stewart) Jerrett of Lancaster, great grandparents Clifford (Bonnie) Pursell of Friendship, and several very special aunts, uncles and […]
Terry Lee, age 59, of Fennimore died unexpectedly on Sun. Jan. 7, 2018 at Gundersen-Boscobel Area Hospital. Terry was born on March 15, 1958 in Viroqua, WI the son of Theron and Alfreda (Aspenson) Lee. He married Karen Walstead on May 21, 1983 and together they had three sons, Devan, Hayden and Gunner. Terry graduated from Fennimore High School in 1976. He then worked at Advance Transformer in Boscobel, Sub-Zero in Fitchburg and Cummings in Mineral Point before retiring due to his health. He enjoyed watching the Packers and NASCAR, spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing and relaxing […]
Clarence W. Straka, age 88, of Fennimore, died on Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Clarence was born on Nov. 10, 1929 in Eden Township, Iowa County, WI the second son of Wencel and Margaret (Winters) Straka. Clarence lost his mother when he was seven years old, went to live with his aunt and uncle for two years before his father was able to get the family back home together. Times were hard so he was only able to finish the eighth grade. He then went to work doing many odd jobs off the farm […]
Heaven opened up a Euchre Spot. Mercedes Mumm, age 90, of Dodgeville, formerly of Montfort, passed away peacefully at Upland Hills Nursing Center on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born Lela Mercedes Edge on May 26, 1927, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Francis and Lela (Bennett) Edge. Mercedes graduated from Lancaster High School and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Teachers College. She taught grades 1 through 8 at Little Grant School. She married William Mumm on August 18, 1953, and had 10 children. They farmed in Cassville until 1968 and then started Mumm Spring Valley Dairy on Castle Rock Ridge, […]
Keith A. Kreul, age 89, of Fennimore, died on Thursday Dec. 28, 2017 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Mt. Ida Township, Grant Co., WI, the son of Harry and Elsie (Wehrle) Kreul. He was united in marriage to Dolores Morfey on Feb. 14, 1953. Following graduation from high school, Keith attended and received his bachelor’s degree from U.W. Madison in Mechanical Engineering. In Oct. of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army until being honorable discharged in Oct. of 1953. Keith was employed at Fairbanks-Morse in Beloit until he […]
Elizabeth B. Hoffman (Riemenapp), age 87, of Fennimore, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Ingleside Manor nursing home in Mt. Horeb surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth, affectionately called Betty by family and friends, was born on April 23, 1930 in Dickeyville, WI, the daughter of Clement and Elizabeth (Pickel) Riemenapp. Betty married Robert F. Hoffman at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore on June 1, 1949. They farmed for several years before Robert became a rural letter carrier in Mt. Hope in 1961, retiring in 1991. Betty helped with the farm and held jobs at 3M […]
Lila L. Biddick, age 82, died on Wednesday evening Dec. 13, 2017, at her residence in Fennimore. Lila was born on Dec. 31, 1934 in Liberty Township, Grant County, WI the daughter of William and Edna (Gratz) Budack. She was united in marriage to Paul Biddick on July 24, 1953. Lila and Paul first met while they were in high school and remained at each other’s side for 68 years. While Paul managed their farm south of Preston, Lila worked at Rayovac in Fennimore beginning in 1969. Together, they retired in 1998 when they sold the farm and built a […]
Donald “Dyno” Colburn, age 65, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, 2017, at his residence in Highland. He was born on Jan. 17, 1952. From a distance, I am Dyno. Up close, I am Papa. From a far, they called me Don. Those who knew me, know me. Those who didn’t, don’t. I lived a life most would envy; Great kids and a good woman by my side. Traveled the country and served our nation. Became a grandpa and never looked back. Most of you know me as a Beowulf, The one who didn’t ride fences or ask your permission. […]