DODGEVILLE – Helen L. Lee, age 89, passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 29, 1936, to Richard and Melva (Whitish) Peat. On June 16, 1956, Helen married the love of her life, Walter Lee at the First Methodist Church Parsonage in Platteville. They spent many wonderful years together before he passed away in 1996. Helen was a devoted wife and loving mother who poured her heart into raising her family. After her children were grown, she attended Southwest Technical College where she earned her CNA license. Helen’s big heart and giving […]
MONTOFRT – William “Bill” F. Esser, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 27, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1946, in Dodgeville the son of Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth “Elsie” Esser. Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Nechvatal on September 20, 1970, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Bill graduated from Iowa-Grant High School and then received his auto mechanic degree from Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. He began working for the Iowa-Grant School District as their bus mechanic until joining his father’s Texaco business […]
MONTFORT – Gregory Todd Kalish, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 20, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He was born on January 25, 1950, in Madison, the son of Virgil and Jeanne (David) Kalish. Greg graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1968 and from the Madison Area Technical College in 1970 with a woodworking degree. After college, Greg worked for Cobb Lumber Company and Kraemer Brothers and then created his own woodworking business (Kalish Customs). He was an extremely talented craftsman and really enjoyed building and creating works of art that would be cherished […]
FENNIMORE – Patricia Lynn Breuer, age 73, passed away on Tuesday July 22, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore, with her daughters Kristi and Nicky by her side. She was born on March 1, 1952, in Kenosha the daughter of Luis and Mary (Bedore) Francart. Pat graduated from Tremper High School of Kenosha in 1970. She entered the work force doing various jobs until deciding to relocate to Fennimore in 1986. Pat met and was united in marriage to her best friend Dave “Cooter” Breuer on August 25, 1988. Pat was employed at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society as a […]
SOUTH LANCASTER – Matthew Ryan Martin, age 6 years, 2 months, 24 days, passed away on Thursday July 10, 2025. Matthew was born on April 16, 2019, in Lancaster to Matthew H. and Melissa (High) Martin. He is survived by: Parents Matthew H. and Melissa Maternal Grandparents Jay David & Melissa High of Edgar, WI Paternal Grandparents David & Lucinda Martin of Bloomington, WI As well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Services 9:30 a.m. Tuesday July 15, 2025 Shady Grove Mennonite Church Fennimore, Wisconsin Burial Services Shady Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery Fennimore, Wisconsin
FENNIMORE – Janet Ann “Janann” Barnes, age 85, passed away on Friday evening July 11, 2025, at the Soldiers Grove Health Services. She was born on January 13, 1940, the daughter of Gerald and Helen (Hayes) George. She grew up on a farm in rural Gays Mills where she graduated from Gays Mills High School. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Barnes on January 27, 1959. Kenneth was a United Methodist Minister, and together they lived throughout Wisconsin with Janet serving as a beloved Pastor’s wife. Janet loved assisting with all the pastoral duties of the church while raising […]
HIGHLAND – Marilyn Jane Richter, age 78, passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. Marilyn was born on April 24, 1947, the daughter of Henry and Ruby (Peat) Watchorn. Marilyn graduated from Highland Senior High and shortly after, started her journey as a stay-at-home mom. After raising her children in the Highland and Avoca areas, Marilyn began working as a personal caretaker in area group homes. She enjoyed travelling with her daughter, Kathy. Some of their most memorable trips were to Branson, Pigeon Forge, and Yellowstone. She enjoyed doing needle point work and watching The […]
FENNIMORE – Charles Joseph “Chuck” Leuck passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by loving family at his home in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Chuck was born on May 8, 1937 to Alphonse and Eleanor (Hauser) Leuck in Cashton, Wisconsin. He grew up on the family farm outside of Cashton with his parents, brother and two sisters, where he developed his tremendous work ethic, sense of fairness and strong faith. He was the Wisconsin Badger State Boys representative from Cashton prior to his graduation from Cashton High School in 1955. After high school, he attended the Wisconsin Institute of Technology, which […]
FENNIMORE – Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul Cornell, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on October 12, 1959, to Norman “Spud” and Marcella (Turner) Cornell, Jeff grew up in Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School. He earned a welding degree from Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. After working as a farm hand, Jeff began a 45-year career with Rayovac. He was united in marriage to Tara Fivecoat on September 7, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV. Mechanical work came naturally to Jeff-he could fix just about anything. HVAC was his specialty, and there wasn’t a tool he […]
MONTFORT – David “Dave” J. Fuerstenberg, age 78, passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. He was born on January 25, 1947, the son of Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg. Dave graduated from Fennimore High School in 1966 and on April 22, 1967, he married the love of his life, Patricia “Patty” Holzer. Dave was a long-time member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort and helped with many school events over the years. Dave was a hardworking farmer who still found time to enjoy fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He had a great sense […]