December 2014

Rewey, WI – Lawrence J. Schurz, age 89, died on Saturday afternoon Dec. 27, 2014 at his residence in Rewey. Lawrence was born on Jan. 9, 1925 in Prairie du Chien, WI the son of Roy and Nettie (Weighner) Schurz. He was united in marriage to Claris Meyer on Sept. 25, 1946. Lawrence was enlisted in the U.S. Marines from March 10, 1943 until being honorably discharged on Jan. 20, 1946. He served during WWII as a proud Marine of the “War Dog Platoon”.  Lawrence’s love for dogs, especially Doberman Pinschers, continued throughout his life. Lawrence was engaged in farming …

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Kevin Lee Glasbrenner, age 59 of Fennimore passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 22, 2014.  Kevin was born December 17, 1955 at Scott Air Force Base, Mascouta, IL, the son of James and Donna (Feakes) Glasbrenner. Kevin was the son of a military father and spent his childhood traveling the world with his family.  As a child, he loved playing baseball and judo and continued to be an avid baseball fan and football fan.  Kevin served his country in the United States Navy for three years.  He loved life, family, fishing (not catching any), golfing, bowling, reading and …

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Berniece R. Bagley, age 92, of Platteville and formerly of Montfort, died on Sat. Dec. 20, 2014 at ManorCare in Platteville.  Bernice was born on Feb. 4,1922 in Livingston, WI, the daughter of Emil and Rose (Whitish) Nechkash.  She married Norman Bagley on Nov. 25, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI. Berniece grew up on a farm and continued farming for much of her life. After selling the farm and moving to Montfort, Berniece went to work at Nelson Ice Cream until her retirement. She moved to ManorCare in Platteville in 2011. Berniece was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing. She was …

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Marian M. Griswold nee Grunenwald, age 95 of Fennimore, passed away peacefully holding her daughters hand on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. We, Kay(Fred) Bender of Sun Prairie, Greg (Lu) Griswold of Rhinelander, and Dick (Marilyn) Griswold of Platteville, have lost our mother and best friend. Boyd (Toni) Bender, Matt (Dycee) Griswold, Casey Griswold and Bailey Griswold have lost their Grammie. Halle, Thea, and Drew Bender and Tristan Griswold have lost their Great Grammie. Marian is also survived by her special nieces and nephews who are mourning the loss of their last aunt. Marian was born …

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