Naomia E. Zimmerman, age 86, of Rewey, died on Saturday evening July 15, 2017 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Naomia was born on May 31, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Everett and Marie (LaRue) Wagner. She married Paul Zimmerman on Feb. 17, 1950 in Bennett, IA. Following graduation from Standwood, IA High School, Naomia and Paul were married and began farming in Minnesota and then in Iowa. In 1960, they moved to a farm outside of Rewey and began dairy and vegetable farming; working closely with Paul’s siblings who also moved to the area. Naomia and […]
Arno Eugene Brendemuehl, age 82, of Fennimore, died on Monday morning July 10, 2017 at the WI Veterans Home in King, WI. Arno was born on Sept. 15, 1934 in Lancaster the son of Oscar and Gladys (Iverson) Brendemuehl. Arno graduated from Fennimore High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country for 20 years. After returning home, Arno owned and operated Arnie’s U-Fill in Fennimore for 15 years until his retirement. Arno enjoyed visiting with people, always had time to share a joke, and loved children. He was a very generous man with a […]
Terry Lynn Goke, age 73, of Montfort, died on Monday morning July 10, 2017, at his residence in Montfort. Terry was born on Sept. 25, 1943 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Kenneth and Frances (Beyer) Goke. He married Lynn Trent on Nov. 16, 1963 in Platteville, WI. Terry was a proud member of the first graduating class of Iowa Grant High School in 1961. He enlisted in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. Upon returning home, he farmed on the family dairy farm until his retirement. Terry enjoyed going for “walks” on the trail, talking to friends and […]
Florence M. Wood, 92, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun. Florence was born February 16, 1925 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Christopher and Elva McLimans Bock. Florence attended Fennimore schools, graduating from Fennimore High School in 1943. On October 4, 1944 she married Edward L. Wood in Fennimore. Following their marriage the couple resided in Fennimore most of their married lives. Florence was employed at Parker Pen for a few years and later became employed by Good Samaritan Nursing Home where she worked in its laundry department. Florence retired from […]
Wilbert E. “Willy” Schultz, age 69, of Fennimore, died on Tuesday evening June 27, 2017, at his residence in Fennimore. Willy was born on June 25, 1948 in Reedsburg, WI the son of Edwin and Adeline (Palmer) Schultz. He married Georgia Howell on May 25, 1996 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Willy was born and raised in the Reedsburg area and moved to Fennimore in the late 1980’s. He worked for Needham Trucking and Crofts before working at Cummings in Mineral Point for 14 years, retiring in 2013. Willy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family, […]
Kenneth Ralph Lewis, age 65, of Lancaster, formerly of Fennimore, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. Ken was born on Feb. 7, 1952 in Lancaster, WI the son of Arthur and Ruth (Atkinson) Lewis. He graduated from Fennimore High School, and after several jobs, worked for Koschkee Transfer in Fennimore for 35 years. He then worked at Ashley Furniture in Platteville until his retirement in 2014. Ken married Jane Clifton on May 7, 1977 in Montfort. They were blessed with four wonderful children. Ken had many passions in his life, including hunting, fishing, dirt […]
Randal G. Williams, age 59, of Wauzeka, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. Randal was born on Oct. 21, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of Jack and Annette (Hines) Williams. Randal graduated for Kirkland, IL High School and then attended UW-Platteville. He worked as a motorcycle mechanic in Dodgeville for many years and was an avid racer. In recent years, he was self-employed delivering welding supplies throughout the tri-state area. Randal is survived by aunt Beverly Hines, uncle Mel Nelson and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts […]
Wilfred J. “Willy” Udelhofen, age 82, of Cassville, died on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Willy was born on August 31, 1934 in Cornelia, WI the son of Frank and Mary (Richards) Udelhofen. He married Julaine “Junie” Kowalski on September 4, 1958 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville. Willy enlisted in the US Army in 1954. He was stationed in Japan and honorably discharged as a Sargent in 1956. Upon returning home, Willy began working for Kowalski-Kieler as a heavy equipment operator, and soon met his future wife Junie. Kowalski-Kieler opened its first […]
Joseph C. Hoelzel, age 82, from Port Republic Virginia, died on Tuesday morning May 30, 2017 at ManorCare in Platteville. Joe had recently moved to the area to be closer to his children. He was born on May 23, 1935 in Beloit, WI the son of Albert and Lydia (Langer) Hoelzel. Joe served in the US Army from 1951 – 1954. He farmed in the Delevan, Wisconsin area until moving to Port Republic, Virginia in 1975. In 2015, he returned to Wisconsin and resided with his son Tim in Blanchardville. Joe is survived by his four children; Deb (Bill) Wilson […]
Arlene F. Fry, age 89, of Fennimore, passed away on Sunday morning May 14, 2017 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on April 10, 1928, in Patch Grove the daughter of George and Millicent (Dubel) Shepherd. Arlene was united in marriage to Kenneth S. Fry on Jan. 20, 1946 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church. Arlene graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1945. She and Kenny resided in Preston from 1950 until 2005. Arlene was a true homemaker; while Kenny was out delivering the mail, she loved taking care of her family. She considered […]