Patricia L. Berg, age 66, of Livingston, passed away peacefully on Friday July 21, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with her family by her side, related to complications of Interstitial Lung Disease. She was the heart and soul of our family. Pat was born on March 31, 1951 in Dodgeville the daughter of Roscoe and Bernadine (Straka) Cook. She was united in marriage to Jerry Berg on Aug. 16, 1969 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Pat graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in the class of 1969. Following her marriage to Jerry, she held various jobs including …
Montfort, WI-Bernadine L. Olson, age 80, died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 18th, 2017. She was born at home in Clyde on October 24th, 1936 to Laura (Kreul) and William Bomkamp. After she graduated from Avoca high school in 1954 she was a nursing assistant in Madison. On January 12th, 1956 she married Dean Gerald Olson. They raised eight children while farming in Rural Dodgeville. She earned her LPN Degree in 1980, then returning to school and receiving her RN Degree in 1989 from Southwest Tech while working at Bloomfield Manor for over three …
Naomia E. Zimmerman, age 86, of Rewey, died on Saturday evening July 15, 2017 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Naomia was born on May 31, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Everett and Marie (LaRue) Wagner. She married Paul Zimmerman on Feb. 17, 1950 in Bennett, IA. Following graduation from Standwood, IA High School, Naomia and Paul were married and began farming in Minnesota and then in Iowa. In 1960, they moved to a farm outside of Rewey and began dairy and vegetable farming; working closely with Paul’s siblings who also moved to the area. Naomia and …
Arno Eugene Brendemuehl, age 82, of Fennimore, died on Monday morning July 10, 2017 at the WI Veterans Home in King, WI. Arno was born on Sept. 15, 1934 in Lancaster the son of Oscar and Gladys (Iverson) Brendemuehl. Arno graduated from Fennimore High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country for 20 years. After returning home, Arno owned and operated Arnie’s U-Fill in Fennimore for 15 years until his retirement. Arno enjoyed visiting with people, always had time to share a joke, and loved children. He was a very generous man with a …
Terry Lynn Goke, age 73, of Montfort, died on Monday morning July 10, 2017, at his residence in Montfort. Terry was born on Sept. 25, 1943 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Kenneth and Frances (Beyer) Goke. He married Lynn Trent on Nov. 16, 1963 in Platteville, WI. Terry was a proud member of the first graduating class of Iowa Grant High School in 1961. He enlisted in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. Upon returning home, he farmed on the family dairy farm until his retirement. Terry enjoyed going for “walks” on the trail, talking to friends and …
Florence M. Wood, 92, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun. Florence was born February 16, 1925 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Christopher and Elva McLimans Bock. Florence attended Fennimore schools, graduating from Fennimore High School in 1943. On October 4, 1944 she married Edward L. Wood in Fennimore. Following their marriage the couple resided in Fennimore most of their married lives. Florence was employed at Parker Pen for a few years and later became employed by Good Samaritan Nursing Home where she worked in its laundry department. Florence retired from …
Wilbert E. “Willy” Schultz, age 69, of Fennimore, died on Tuesday evening June 27, 2017, at his residence in Fennimore. Willy was born on June 25, 1948 in Reedsburg, WI the son of Edwin and Adeline (Palmer) Schultz. He married Georgia Howell on May 25, 1996 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Willy was born and raised in the Reedsburg area and moved to Fennimore in the late 1980’s. He worked for Needham Trucking and Crofts before working at Cummings in Mineral Point for 14 years, retiring in 2013. Willy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family, …
Kenneth Ralph Lewis, age 65, of Lancaster, formerly of Fennimore, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. Ken was born on Feb. 7, 1952 in Lancaster, WI the son of Arthur and Ruth (Atkinson) Lewis. He graduated from Fennimore High School, and after several jobs, worked for Koschkee Transfer in Fennimore for 35 years. He then worked at Ashley Furniture in Platteville until his retirement in 2014. Ken married Jane Clifton on May 7, 1977 in Montfort. They were blessed with four wonderful children. Ken had many passions in his life, including hunting, fishing, dirt …
Randal G. Williams, age 59, of Wauzeka, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. Randal was born on Oct. 21, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of Jack and Annette (Hines) Williams. Randal graduated for Kirkland, IL High School and then attended UW-Platteville. He worked as a motorcycle mechanic in Dodgeville for many years and was an avid racer. In recent years, he was self-employed delivering welding supplies throughout the tri-state area. Randal is survived by aunt Beverly Hines, uncle Mel Nelson and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts …
Wilfred J. “Willy” Udelhofen, age 82, of Cassville, died on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Willy was born on August 31, 1934 in Cornelia, WI the son of Frank and Mary (Richards) Udelhofen. He married Julaine “Junie” Kowalski on September 4, 1958 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville. Willy enlisted in the US Army in 1954. He was stationed in Japan and honorably discharged as a Sargent in 1956. Upon returning home, Willy began working for Kowalski-Kieler as a heavy equipment operator, and soon met his future wife Junie. Kowalski-Kieler opened its first …