February 2013

Fennimore – Arlyn Keith Henkel, age 68 passed away unexpectedly at his residence in rural Fennimore on Saturday Feb. 16, 2013.  Arlyn was born on Aug. 9, 1944 in Lancaster, WI the son of Harold and Jean (Draves) Henkel.  He married Eileen Block on Aug. 8, 1964 at Bethlehem E&R Church in Lancaster. Arlyn graduated from Fennimore High School in the class of 1962. Following high school, Arlyn and Eileen lived in Madison for 10 years where he worked at Madison Kip Corporation for five years and then Gardner’s Bakery for five years.  In October of 1972, Arlyn moved to …

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Montfort, WI-Glen John Welsh, age 80 died on Feb. 15, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 15, 1932 in Little Grant Township Grant Co., WI the son of Ralph & Marie (Bennett) Welsh. Glen was united in marriage to his sweetheart Eileen Palan on April 18, 1953 in Highland. They were married 54 blissful years before Eileen passed away on Jan. 3, 2007 but now reunited in heaven. In 1953, Glen began farming in Highland and then in Preston. In 1966, he purchased his farm in Mifflin Township, rural Montfort where he …

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Montfort – Anton Otto Weigel, age 72 passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning Feb 12, 2013 after complications of congestive heart failure.  Anton was born Dec. 26, 1940 in Lancaster, WI the son of Harold and Lola (Grindeman) Weigel.  He married Ellen Dietzman on Oct. 14, 1967. They had seven children together, and a lifetime of memories. Anton graduated from Montfort High School and attended The University of Wisconsin – Platteville for two years before returning to the family farm. He was a lifelong farmer. Anton is survived by his loving wife Ellen, sons; Eric (Kari Ann) …

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Henrietta E. Grunow, age 103 of Livingston passed away on Monday afternoon Feb. 11, 2013 at the Mineral Point Care Center in Mineral Point.  Henrietta was born on May 22, 1909 in Baraboo, WI the daughter of Henry and Lidia (Rumpft) VonWald.  She married Alvin W. Grunow on Sept. 25, 1928 in Lancaster, WI. Henrietta and Alvin farmed in Mifflin Township from the time they were married until retiring and moving to Livingston in 1973.  She was a dedicated member of the Livingston United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Rebekah, Mifflin and Iowa County Homemakers, and the Red Hats.  She enjoyed …

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Peoria, IL – Herbert Lyle Cathman, age 84 of Peoria, IL and formerly of Lancaster, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 at his residence in Peoria. Herbert was born on July 17, 1928 in Bagley, WI the son of William and Birdie (Bohringer) Cathman.  He married Violet Shy on May 12, 1954 in Prairie du Chien, WI. Herbert enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and proudly served his country in the Korean War until 1954.  After being honorably discharged he returned to the Lancaster area and married the love of his life, Violet.  He and Violet …

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