Fennimore, WI-Steven C. Cleven, age 43, died unexpectedly on Friday morning Sept. 25, 2015 in Utica Township, Crawford County, WI. Steven was born on Sept. 24, 1972 in Viroqua, WI the son of Frank and Kathleen (Kochheiser) Cleven. He was united in marriage to Alica Vold on Feb. 12, 2010 in Prairie du Chien. Following graduation from North Crawford High School in 1991, Steven earned a degree from Southwest Tech in Fennimore. He then drove truck for Richardson’s until 1999. Wanting to spend more time at home with family, Steven quit driving truck and enrolled in the State Correctional Officer […]
Fennimore, WI-Gerald S. Colson, age 79, died on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2015 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. Gerald was born on Sept. 30, 1935 in Grant Co., WI the son of Wilbur & Alice (Whitish) Colson. He was united in marriage to Ruth Dilley on July 11, 1959 in Boscobel. Following graduation from Montfort High School in 1955, Gerald joined the US Navy, serving until 1957. He and Ruth moved to Janesville where Gerald began working at General Motors in 1962. He worked almost 40 years until retiring in 2002. In addition to General Motors, Gerald also worked nights at […]
Loren W. Addison, age 93, of Cobb, died on Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Loren was born on Oct. 9, 1921 in Montfort, WI the son of Everett and Anna (Jacobson) Addison. He married Ruth Wood on Nov. 27, 1948 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Following graduation from Montfort High School, Loren worked as a mechanic at the Ford Garage in Fennimore. He later worked in Madison at AMCO Transmission for 10 years before purchasing the old Studebaker garage in Stitzer in 1968. Loren owned and operated Addison Transmission until 1982 when […]
Charleen L. Lee, age 78, of Fennimore, died on Wed. Sept. 16, 2015 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Charleen was born on Jan. 30, 1937 in Stoughton, WI the daughter of Percy and Genevieve (Mickelson) Weum. She married Larry “Ozzie” Lee on Jan. 1, 1971. Following graduation from Stoughton High School, Charleen worked as a housekeeper at various hotels in the Madison Area. She then worked at U.W. Madison until retiring and moving to Fennimore in 1995. While in Fennimore Charleen worked at numerous places including Casey’s, The House On The Rock, the bakery in Lancaster, and Fennimore United […]
Fennimore – Robert “Bob” Frank Craig, age 79, of Fennimore, died on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in Fennimore. Bob was born on April 29, 1936 in Madison, WI the son of David and Hazel (Janda) Craig. Bob graduated from Fennimore High School and later attended UW Madison, earning a BS degree from the School of Pharmacy. While at UW Madison, Bob was a member of the concert and marching bands. It was also at Madison where Bob met his future wife, Karen Hoffman, who was also in Pharmacy School. Bob and Karen where married on June 27, 1959 and observed […]
Fennimore – Alice Doeringsfeld Gustafson, age 96, of Fennimore, died on Sunday morning Sept. 6, 2015 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Alice was born on Jan. 16, 1919 at home in Castle Rock Township, Grant Co. WI, the daughter of George and Mabel (Williams) Hulsether. She was united in marriage with Donald Doeringsfeld on Oct. 13, 1940 at the Castle Rock Lutheran Church. To this union three daughters were born: Kay, Ann and Mary. Don preceded her in death on June 15, 1975. On July 31, 1982 Alice married Dr. Wayne Gustafson. He also preceded her in death on […]
Fennimore, WI- Bernard A.”Ben” Riemenapp, age 87, of Fennimore/Preston, died on Friday morning Sept. 4, 2015 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Ben was born on Feb. 21, 1928 in Dickeyville, WI the son of Clem and Elizabeth (Pickel) Riemenapp. He was united in marriage to Donna Schuler on May 25, 1950. After attending Fennimore High School, Ben engaged in farming. He later worked as a mechanic for Russell Preston for a few years until becoming a car salesman for Klusendorf Chevrolet and Buick in Dodgeville. He thoroughly loved his job and worked there for over 35 years. Upon his […]
Fennimore, WI-Daniel Alvin Neuroth, age 58, died unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Monday Aug. 31, 2015 at U.W. Hospital in Madison, WI. Dan was born on July 12, 1957 in Lancaster the son of Charles & Norma (Alexander) Neuroth. He was united in marriage to Laurie Hirsch on April 26, 1980 in Kieler. Dan graduated from Fennimore High School in 1975. He continued farming the family farm until going to work in maintenance. He was a patient, calm, compassionate and caring person. Dan was always ready to help others and loved visiting with people. He enjoyed collecting toy […]
Fennimore – Melissa Lynn Fry, age 40, of Fennimore, went home to be with her lord on Monday, August 24, 2015 surrounded by her devoted and loving husband Matt, mom Mary, and family. Despite putting up a courageous battle, she lost the fight to heart disease. Melissa was born on March 28, 1975 in Prairie du Chien, WI the daughter of Terry and Mary (Gotto) Breuer. She married Matthew Fry on Nov. 6, 1999 in Fennimore. Missy was a free spirit who was loved by her friends and co-workers. She has worked at Great Lakes Educational Loan Services in Boscobel […]
Prairie du Chien – Gilbert E. “Gene” Knutson, age 90, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday morning, August 20, 2015. Gilbert was born on July 12, 1925 in Clifton Township, Grant Co., WI the son of Gilbert W. and Anita (Gundlach) Knutson. He married Lexa Mae Hodgson on Sept. 29, 1944 and later Dana on May 4, 2004. Following graduation from Livingston High School, Gene was drafted into the US Army and served his country from 1944-1945. Upon returning home, he farmed in the Livingston and Cobb areas before purchasing a farm in rural Livingston. Gene […]