Richard L. “Dick” Hindman, age 83, of Fitchburg Wisconsin, teed off for his final round the morning of February 8, 2026. Dick was born July 29, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Willie Lee and Mary Ruth Hindman. Dick grew up in Chattanooga, graduating from Red Bank High School in 1960. Dick served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966, with assignments in Germany and Turkey. While stationed in Madison, Wisconsin, he met the love of his life, Linda Schauff. They were united in marriage on February 12, 1966. Dick retired from the State of Wisconsin in 2005. […]
LIVINGSTON – Brenda S. Towsley, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on May 6, 1964, the daughter of Kenneth and Charlotte (Pierce) Burton. Brenda grew up in Livingston and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1982. On March 23, 1993, she married Richard “Rick” Towsley in Livingston. Brenda and Rick enjoyed camping, spending many weekends at Nelson Dewey and Grant River Recreational. Their camping trips were something she always looked forward to. Brenda loved to bake and was happiest when she could share what she made with others. She […]
FENNIMORE – Thomas (Tom) Joseph Schwebach was born August 22, 1963, to Ambrose John and Evelyn Ida (Ahlers) Schwebach of Dumont, MN. Tom was baptized on September 1, 1963, and confirmed in the faith on March 12, 1978, at St. Patrick’s Church in Collis, MN. He grew up near Graceville, MN on the family farm and graduated from Graceville High School. Tom was united in marriage with Roxanne Lynn (Zach) at Holy Rosary Church in Graceville, MN on May 25th, 1985. From this union, Tom and Roxanne were blessed with five children: Eric, Christopher, Joshua, Brittany, and Isaiah. Tom’s Catholic […]
FENNIMORE – Craig Alan Ward, age 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig was born in Freeport, Illinois on March 26, 1950, the son of Dr. C. George and Charlotte Mae (Heard) Ward. He lived in Warren, Illinois from birth until his graduation from Warren High School. Craig served with the U.S. Army from June 1972 until July 1973 being honorably discharged with a rank of E-4. After his military discharge he returned to UW-Platteville to continue his education receiving his Bachelor of Science, Art and Education degree in 1975. The following […]
FENNIMORE – David C. Nelson, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Dave was born on November 9, 1936, in Flandreau, South Dakota. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem, South Dakota. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. As a flight engineer on the C-47, Dave took great pride in his role and was privileged to fly around the world in service to his country. While stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, he met the love of his life, Patricia […]
MONTFORT – Donna M. Bisbach, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Uplands Hills NRC in Dodgeville. She was born on September 28, 1942, in Platteville, the daughter of Bill and Madeline (Kreul) Masbruch. She graduated from Montfort High School in 1960 and was united in marriage on August 20th to Neil Bisbach of Montfort, that same year, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montfort. Donna married a soldier and was a proud Army wife. They were stationed in many locations over the years including Germany, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Minnesota before settling back in […]
MONTFORT – Margaret “Maggie” Ann Peterson, age 79, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday February 7, 2026, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 24, 1946, the daughter of Russell and Vera (Russell) Wachter. Maggie grew up in the Woodman area and graduated from West Grant High School. She devoted her life to raising and caring for her family, a role she cherished more than anything. Her strong faith guided her daily life and shaped the kindness and generosity she shared with others. Maggie found joy in many simple pleasures, especially gardening […]
PLATTEVILLE – Paul D. Peterson, age 72, passed away on February 6, 2026, Agrace Hospice, Madison WI, after a short battle with cancer. Paul was born on July 12, 1953, to Vernon D. & Evelyn A. Peterson. Paul shared his birthday with his mother, Evelyn, which was a special bond they shared throughout their lives. Paul graduated from Platteville High School in 1971. He was married to Luann Bendorf, formerly Burr, and had two daughters, Leann Handel and Lynn Wolf. Paul worked at WP&L in Cassville WI for many years, where he was in an apprenticeship program. He later moved […]
DARLINGTON – Myrtle Gail Friesen (Gail), age 86, of Fennimore (more recently Darlington), Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Gail was born on August 31, 1939, in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, to Donald Ross and Verna (Monaghan) McNaughton. Gail attended school in Morden and after graduation, she moved to Winnipeg for secretarial school. Gail was an avid teenage athlete during high school where she was the catcher for the Morden Whiz-Bangs, traveling the country with her team. On June 21, 1958, Gail married Bernhard Alvin Friesen (Doc). The couple moved to Kansas where Doc attended Kansas State University. After his […]
MONTFORT – Linda Lepeska, age 80, passed away on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on November 22, 1945. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1963, and attended Beauty School in Dubuque, IA. Linda ran a Beauty Salon out of her house and loved cutting and styling the hair of many community members and even gave state exams to beauticians. She was a cosmetologist until 1985, when she decided to be a stay-at-home mom for her 3 youngest children. Once they were in […]