November 2012

Eleanore "Ellie" A. Larson

Eleanora “Ellie” Larson, age 95, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, with hospice. The former Eleanora Anna Scheel was born May 29, 1917 in the Town of Sherman, Dunn Co. WI to Carl and Effie (Schultz) Scheel. On April 9, 1937, Ellie married George Larson at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie and celebrated their 75th anniversary this past April. They owned and operated the Tramway store (known as Larson’s Grocery) located at the intersection of Highway 12 and 79, west of Menomonie.  Ellie also worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance Company …

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Michael D. Lyght

Michael D. Lyght, age 57, of Dubuque, IA and formerly of Montfort, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012 at his residence in Dubuque.  He was born March 15, 1955 in Platteville, WI the son of Clifford and Lois (Birch) Lyght. Michael attended Iowa-Grant High School, graduating in 1973.  He grew up in the Livingston/Montfort area before moving to Boscobel where he worked at Milk Specialties until 1996.  He then moved to Dubuque, IA and worked for Unique Balance.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and sharing the “good old days” with his nieces and nephews Tom, …

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Bonnie G. Gift

Fennimore, WI-Bonnie G. Gift, age 74, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Bonnie was born on Aug. 19, 1938 in Boscobel the daughter of Carroll and Mildred (Nelson) Stitzer. Bonnie graduated from Boscobel High School in 1956 and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she graduated in 1960. She then was united in marriage to Donovan Gift and moved to Nebraska where she taught elementary school. Bonnie worked for many years at the Bohlman Drug Store in Boscobel until her retirement. She was very active in the Fennimore United …

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Irene L. Fritz

Wilmington, IL/Fennimore, WI- Irene Luella Fritz, age 86, of Wilmington, IL formerly of Fennimore, WI died on Wednesday morning Nov. 7, 2012 at her residence in Wilmington, IL. Irene was born on Oct. 19, 1926 in Woodman, WI the daughter of Joe & Julia (Peaslee) Russell. She was united in marriage to Earl A. Fritz on Oct. 23, 1945 in Fennimore. Irene and Earl farmed most of their lives in Grant County.  After retiring from the farm they lived in town where they were the local distributors of the Wisconsin State Journal for many years.  Irene was one of the …

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Donald E. Novak

AURORA, IL – Donald Edward Novak, age 91, formerly of Montfort, WI passed away Wednesday evening November 7, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Betty. Donald was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on September 13, 1921, the eldest son of Edward and Marie (Rehurek) Novak. The family moved from their farm in Tabor, Minnesota, to the farm in Montfort, Wisconsin, when Donald was 15 months old. He attended Oak Grove Country School and graduated from Montfort High School in 1939. Donald was a member of the Montfort United Methodist Church since 1930. He sang in the choir, was …

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