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 […]
Patch Grove, WI-Laurel Lynn “Laurie” Burow, was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 17, 2015 at the age of 67. Laurel was the daughter of John & Alvida (Johnson) Reich and born into God’s family through Holy Baptism in 1948. She was united in marriage to Thomas Burow on Aug. 8, 1970 in Milwaukee, WI. Laurel is survived by her caring husband of 45 years; Tom Burow of Patch Grove, Chad (Lori) Burow of New Berlin, Amy (Damion) Glisper of Milwaukee, Leah (Kevin) Noel of Milwaukee, Clint (Carol) Burow of Roscoe, IL, along with 10 wonderful grandchildren as well […]
Lovetta Pauline Bailey, age 85 of Fennimore, died on Tuesday evening August 18, 2015 at Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. Pauline was born on April 2, 1930 in Rensselaer, IN the daughter of Sherman and Jessie (Denniston) Simonin. She married James A. Bailey on March 24, 1951 in Rensselaer, IN. Pauline was a dedicated member of the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Fennimore since 1963. Aside from helping on the farm, Pauline worked at Badger Ordinance in Baraboo during to mid to late 1960’s and at Rayovac in Fennimore for almost 25 years. Pauline enjoyed golfing with her husband both […]
Livingston, WI-Carol Ann Andrew passed away at home on Wednesday August 12, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1925 in Eden Township, to William and Vera (Lindauer) Trankle. She married John Andrew on August 1, 1949 in Cobb. Carol and John farmed outside of Livingston for many years raising four children. Carol began her teaching career at Carpenter School near Mifflin in 1951. She returned to Platteville University to earn her BA degree in 1970. From 1970 to 1972 Carol taught at ST. Josephs School in Dodgeville. Carol taught at Iowa-Grant Schools from 1972 to […]
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 […]