Francis “Michael” Lenz, age 26 of Lancaster, joined the angels in heaven on Friday morning Dec. 8, 2017, in an accidental house fire at his residence in Fennimore. Michael was born on Jan. 7, 1991 in Dubuque, IA the son of Francis J. and Sandra (Winkers) Lenz. Michael graduated from Platteville High School in 2009 and then received his degree from the Southwest Technical College as a lineman. He worked underground construction for Holtger Bros. Inc. for a short time until being employed by Mi-Tech as a field engineer for a couple of years, where he created a lasting friendship […]
Norma Neuroth, age 98, of Fennimore, died on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Norma was born on Oct. 19, 1919, at home in North Lancaster Township, Grant County, WI, the daughter of Oliver and Ruth (Wagner) Alexander. She was united in marriage to Charles Neuroth on Feb. 16, 1944 in rural Fennimore. Norma lived all but the last nine years of her life within the same one mile stretch of Mt. Ridge Road. Her father died when she was seven years old leaving Norma, along with her mother and sister, to continue farming. The […]
Janet R. Kohlenberg, age 72, of Livingston, died on Tuesday morning Dec. 5, 2017 after a brief stay at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on Jan. 23, 1945, in Lancaster the daughter of Charles and Francis (Udeloven) Breihan. Janet was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart James Kohlenberg on April 2, 1966, at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Janet graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963 and was diagnosed with MS in the spring of 1964. She lived with a strong faith and loved her family to the fullest. Janet showed determination while […]
Steven L. Zart, age 57, of Fennimore, died on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3, 2017, at UW Hospital in Madison. Steven was born on Feb. 5, 1960, in Lancaster, WI the son of Robert and Norma (Burton) Zart. He married Eileen VanNatta on Oct. 14, 2000. Following graduation from Fennimore High School in 1978, Steve began farming with his brothers in Mt. Ida Township. He had a passion for farming and especially enjoyed looking after his dairy cattle. Steve was a simple man who enjoyed the little things in life like Sunday rides to scout out the crops, enjoying a cold […]
James W. Soman, age 72, of Fennimore, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. James was born on August 12, 1945 in Green Bay, WI the son of Walter and Elizabeth (Wedewart) Soman. Jim moved to Livingston in 1959 and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School. He received his degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison and then graduated from U.W. Madison Law School. Jim married Jane Hazlewood on June 7, 1975 in Fairwater, WI. He worked for Conrad Frantz until starting his own practice in 1981. Jim owned and operated Soman Law Office until retiring […]
Richard Lee Scott, age 53, of Boscobel/Fennimore, died unexpectedly on Thursday evening Nov. 23, 2017, at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital. Richard was born on Oct. 1, 1964, in Boscobel. Rich graduated from Fennimore High School with the class of 1983. He then served in the US Army before receiving a degree in Wastewater Management from Kirkwood College. Rich had a deep love for his family and was a beloved dad, son, brother, grandpa and best friend. He enjoyed cheering on the Packers, painting little war hammers, kayaking, riding his motorcycle, driving truck and riding with his dad in the milk […]
Marvin W. Harms, age 89, died on Saturday morning Nov. 18, 2017, at Bloomfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Dodgeville. He was born on Dec. 19, 1927 on the Steil’s Farm to Wilson and Ida (Anderson) Harms. Marvin was united in marriage to Arlene Leibold on April 19, 1958 at St. Joesph Catholic Church in Dubuque, IA. Marvin’s early formal education began at the Harms Road one room schoolhouse. After eight years there he attended Cobb High School where he graduated. For much of his life, Marvin farmed with his family in Eden Township. He also thrived on staying busy and […]
Kim M. Haser, age 60, of Boscobel, died on Saturday evening Nov. 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Hickory Grove Township. Kim was born on April 3, 1957 in Fort Atkinson the daughter of Robert and Valerie (Bigelow) Heitz. She married Darwyn Haser on January 15, 1977 in Fort Atkinson. Kim and Darwyn farmed in the Richland Center area for 11 years before moving to Plain and later Hickory Grove Township, rural Boscobel, where they have resided for the past 22 years. Kim worked at Lands End in Dodgeville for over twenty years. She has […]
Marilyn Sue Finley, age 77, of Fennimore, died on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at her residence in North Lancaster Township. Sue was born on Oct. 20, 1940 in Janesville, WI, the daughter of Harold and Lula (Stoner) Finley. Sue was raised on the family farm in Rock Township and attended Bass Creek Country School and graduated from Janesville High School in 1958. After high school, she studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a degree in Agriculture Journalism. She was employed by several livestock magazines and later owned and was editor of Midwest Herdsman. Sue was very active in […]
Lois Jean (Brandt) Preston, age 95, of Fennimore, died on Thursday morning, Nov. 2, 2017, at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Lois Jean was born on Sept. 12, 1922, on a farm east of Fennimore to Oscar and Marian Brandt. She attended McGhan School and at the age of 13, moved to Fennimore. Lois Jean attended grade school and Fennimore High School, graduating in 1940. She then attended Madison Vocational School for one year before being employed by Civil Service at United States Employment Service as a typist for two years. Lois Jean married Sgt. Russell Preston at the home […]