Camynn Alan-James Bruegmann, age 9 months, went to heaven to be wrapped in the arms of God and His angels on Tuesday Oct. 11, 2016 at UW-Children’s Hospital in Madison. Camynn was born on Dec. 27, 2015 in Lancaster, WI the son of Matthew and Courtney (Jerrett) Bruegmann. Camynn was the typical boy, growing and learning each day, spreading his joy throughout, getting into things he maybe shouldn’t, and starting to realize he was “pretty big stuff”. His wonderful smile, great big blue eyes with those long lashes and wonderful hair could stop anyone in their tracks. Even being so …
Fennimore – Cleo B. Reithmeyer, age 94, of Fennimore, died on Thursday morning Oct. 6, 2016 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Cleo was born on April 2, 1922 in Mt. Zion, WI, the daughter of Jacob and Mable (Sabins) Trumm. She married Mark “Ike” McCluskey in 1939. Ike preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1974 and Cleo was later married to Zeno Reithmeyer in 1978 until his death on Feb. 10, 2000. Cleo began her working career as a telephone operator in Mt. Zion. She and her husband Ike owned and operated Koschkee Transfer in Fennimore for numerous …
Karen A. Duffey, age 74, of Fennimore, passed away peacefully Monday October 3rd in the company of family. Karen was born August 21, 1942 in Muscoda the daughter of John and Mary (Gardner) Duffey. She found her passion through knowledge and reading. Upon graduation from Muscoda High School, she earned her degree in English from what was then Wisconsin State University – Platteville followed by a Master’s in History from the University of New Hampshire. For the years following, she taught both English and History at the middle school level, retiring in 1998 from the Madison Metropolitan School District. She …
Fennimore, WI-Clifford G. Jahnke, age 84, died on Monday morning Oct. 3, 2016, at his residence in Fennimore. Clifford was born on July 26, 1932 in Lancaster, WI the son of Milan and Velma (Wenzel) Jahnke. He married Ruby Braudt on August 12, 1956 at the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Clifford raised beef cattle outside of Fennimore for 25 years in addition to working for Rockwool Insulation in Lancaster. He and Ruby moved into Fennimore in 1981 and built their current home in 2002. Clifford was as a custodian at Fennimore Schools for 10 years, retiring in 1995. He …
Leona Stepanek, age 91, of Fennimore and formerly of Montfort, died on Friday morning Sept. 30, 2016 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. Leona was born on Nov. 4, 1924 in Castle Rock Township Grant Co., WI the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Yanna) Zitka. She was united in marriage to Charles Stepanek on Sept. 28, 1943 at St. John Nepomuc Catholic Church in Castle Rock Township Grant Co., WI. She and Charles farmed in rural Montfort for numerous years until their retirement in 1976. Leona was then employed at Rayovac in Fennimore for a few years. Leona was the …
Leila M. Schmitz, age 81, of Lancaster and formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday morning Sept. 25, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. Leila was born on July 11, 1935 in Beetown, WI the daughter of Vernon and Alta (Bishell) Laufenberg. She was united in marriage to Robert Schmitz on Feb. 6, 1952 in Lancaster. Following graduation from Lancaster High School in 1952, Leila and Robert worked hard farming in Beetown Township and raised their family of 10 children. In 1974, Leila and Robert started Schmitz Sanitary Service, which is now owned by their son Tim. Leila …
Fennimore, WI-George J. Wilkinson, age 90, died on Thursday Sept. 22, 2016 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. George was born on Feb. 2, 1926 in Mt. Hope the son of Lewis and Hannah (Peterson) Wilkinson. He was united in marriage to Mary Sunney on Sept. 10, 1945 in Lancaster. George was passionate about farming his entire life, farming in rural Lancaster, Bagley, Mt. Hope and Fennimore until retiring in 1978. George enjoyed helping others and began volunteering at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society for eight years until 1986. He enjoyed watching the news, keeping up with today’s current events, …
Ruby H. Novinski, age 93, of Lancaster and formerly of Fennimore, died on Sunday morning Sept. 18, 2016, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. Ruby was born on Feb. 19, 1923 in Wingville Township, Grant Co., WI the daughter of Albert Sr. and Marie (Henry) Molzolf. She married Cletus F. Novinski on Feb. 1, 1950 in Dubuque, IA. Ruby attended rural county school and then worked at Robertson Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. After moving to Fennimore, Ruby worked for Parker Pen, the telephone company, and waitressed. She retired from Loud Speaker Component after suffering from a heart attack. During …
Leonard “Len” Joseph Mulrooney Jr, age 87, of Mount Hope passed away on September 16, 2016 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born May 8, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa the son of Leonard and Mary Ruth (Rooney) Mulrooney. Len graduated Fennimore High School class of 1947. He was the town chairman of Mount Hope for many years and a board member on the Scenic Rivers board. He belonged to St Lawrence O’Toole parish of Mount Hope and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Len farmed in the Mount Hope area all of his life. He was …
Fennimore WI-Ralph A. “Bud” Davies, age 88, died on Monday Sept. 12, 2016 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. He was born on Nov. 1, 1927 in Platteville the son of George & Rowena (Bitney) Davies. Ralph went to work throughout the Platteville and Lancaster area until being drafted in the U.S. Army in 1952. After being honorable discharged, Ralph was united in marriage to Mary Hach on May 29, 1956 in Highland. Ralph went to work for John Deere dealership until purchasing a farm in rural Platteville. After selling his farm, Ralph worked for Fennimore FS for over 20 …