Dodgeville, WI – John W. Rewey, age 87, of Dodgeville and formerly of Prairie du Chien and Platteville, died on Wednesday evening August 5, 2015 at UW-Hospital in Madison. John was born on May 7, 1928 in his grandmother’s house in Patch Grove, WI the son of Edward and Ruth (Wilkinson) Rewey. He married Eleanor Kujawa on June 2, 1946 and later June (Munns) Moen on June 18, 1999. John grew up on a dairy farm raising cows, hogs, and chickens. During his junior year in high school, John joined the Navy. He served 22 months aboard the USS Adams […]
Fennimore – Bonita M. “Bonnie” Kuchar, age 78, of Fennimore, died on Sunday afternoon July 26, 2015 at the New Glarus Home in New Glarus, WI. Bonnie was born in Dodgeville, WI and raised in Preston on April 6, 1937 the daughter of Ira and Augusta (Murphy) Everson. She was a lifelong resident of the Fennimore and Mt. Hope areas. In her early years, after graduating from Fennimore High School, Bonnie was a secretary in Madison and Fennimore. She was also employed at the Boscobel Clinic as a nurse prior to marrying William “Billy” Collins of Mt. Hope on Dec. 13, 1962. […]
Gerald W. Udelhoven, 89, Fennimore, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2015 surrounded by his family. Gerald was born December 2, 1925 near Rockville, Wisconsin to William and Lillie (Swendsen) Udelhoven. He proudly served his country in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952 and returned home a decorated soldier with two Purple Heart medals and two bronze service stars. Gerald was united in marriage to Delores Stivarius at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Monfort, Wisconsin on February 15, 1955. Gerald was a life-long farmer. In 1956, he and Delores purchased a farm between Monfort and Fennimore on Highway 18. […]
Peter Rudolph Grunder, age 86 of Fennimore, died on Saturday July 18, 2015 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Peter was born on October 31, 1928 in Indonesia the son of Carlos and Clara (Fluckiger) Grunder. He married Annagret Sager on Dec. 4, 1954 at the Cathedral in Berm Switzerland. Peter was born in Indonesia and returned to Switzerland at age seven. In his early twenties, Peter went to Morroco to manage a farm for four years. While in Morroco, he met his future wife Annegret. Following their marriage, Peter and Anna immigrated to the United States and settled in […]
Fennimore, WI – Virginia Evelyn Belscamper, age 85, died on Tuesday morning July 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA. Virginia was born on Oct. 7, 1929 in Lancaster, WI the daughter of Virgil and Mildred (Platt) Burton. She married Bob Belscamper on May 3, 1950 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Virginia graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947 and then worked for the county agent’s office for some time. She then took a job as secretary to an accountant for two years. At the time of her marriage to Bob in 1950, Virginia was working for the […]
Rewey/Livingston, WI-Loretta B. (Burgess) Munson, age 79, was called home to our Lord on Thursday July 9, 2015. She was born on Aug. 8, 1935 in Bagley. She worked at Advance Transformer in Platteville for 23 years while always maintaining and nurturing her beloved family, yet others knew her as a second mother. She also enjoyed working on puzzles, crosswords, reading, playing games, cribbage, fishing, gambling, and eating exotic foods. Loretta was an awesome bread maker and loved keeping in touch with her friends by Facebook. Her gentle love and kindness for others, explosive laughter and beautiful smile will linger […]
Loralee Ida Fritsch, 62, of Cobb, WI passed away Thursday evening June 25, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on February 1, 1953 in Janesville, WI to August and Laura (Beulow) Ehret. Loralee grew up on a farm in rural Avalon, WI and attended school in Clinton, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1975. Loralee moved to Cobb in 1976 where she was employed at Iowa Grant School District as a Home Economics teacher. On August 19, 1978 she married Bruce Fritsch in Clinton, WI. Loralee and Bruce […]
Lenice Lavon Pafford, age 86 of Cottage Grove and formerly of Fennimore, died on Sunday morning June 7, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Lenice was born on May 25, 1929 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of William and Grace (Steers) Richmond. She graduated from Fennimore High School in May of 1947 and married Charles Pafford on August 23, 1947. Lenice and her husband Charles farmed in Wisconsin and later Orangeville, and Stockton, IL for over 50 years. Lenice enjoyed lending a helping hand on the farm and raising her family. She had a love for reading and listening to Christian […]
Lancaster, WI-Barbara J. Busher, age 86, died on Friday morning June 5, 2015 at her residence in Lancaster. Barbara was born on Oc.t 19, 1928 in Fennimore the daughter of Joseph & Velma (Pollman) Brechler. She was united in marriage to Lenneth Busher on May 17, 1951 in Lancaster. Barbara was employed at the Lancaster Care Center as a CNA along with in home babysitting and later home healthcare. She had a wonderful heart and loved taking care of people. She enjoyed taking bus trips, spending time with her family, and listening to the music of Lyle Foley. Barbara was […]
Fennimore, WI-Barbara J. Birchman, age 91, died on Sunday morning May 24, 2015 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was born on Feb. 7, 1924 in Fennimore the daughter of Walter & Erma (Maso) Ashmore. Barbara graduated from Fennimore High School and then was united in marriage to John Birchman on April 26, 1947. Barbara lived in Shawno and Beloit after getting married before returning to Fennimore in 1956. Barbara’s love of cooking for others led her to working in the kitchen for the Fennimore school district for over 20 years. She also enjoyed preparing meals for […]