No better time than now
I ran across an article in the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison’s newspaper, this week that had a list of Division 1 college baseball teams that are bound for Omaha and the college World Series.
41 years later: Barneveld Memorial Park a reality
By John Dalton On Sunday, June 8th, it marked the anniversary of the 1984 F5 tornado that tore through Barneveld, Wisconsin, 41 years ago, destroying most of the city in under three minutes.
41 years later: Barneveld Memorial Park a reality
It was 41 years following the devastating tornado that shattered almost all of the village of Barneveld on June 8, 1984. On that day this year, the village dedicated and held a ribbon cutting for the Barneveld Memorial Park in recognition of the lives lost and all that went on …
Finkelmeyer, Dorothy Ann (Unger)
Dorothy Ann (Unger) Finkelmeyer died peacefully on May 27, 2025, at her home in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born on June 15, 1937, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the daughter and oldest child of John ("Jack") and Gladys (Ellery) Unger. Dorothy lived her entire childhood in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Rideout, Howard R. “Howie”
Howard R. “Howie” Rideout, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 peacefully with family by his side.
Rickard, Penny A. (Watters)
Penny A. (Watters) Rickard, age 76, of Linden, sadly passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dodgeville on August 6, 1948, to Catherine (Rule) and Richard Watters. Penny grew up in Mineral Point and graduated high school in 1966. A few …
Hetzel, Mark
Mark Hetzel, 77, of Hastings, MN died May 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his family, after a short illness.
McCarville, Dennis Lee
Dennis Lee McCarville, age 77, of rural Mineral Point/Hollandale, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, after an ATV accident while doing what he always did — taking care of the land he loved (and probably muttering to himself about how nobody else could do it right).
Forseth, Terry Leigh
Terry Leigh Forseth, age 62, of Mazomanie passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 30, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Drake, David Rhey
David Rhey Drake, age 74, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2025.
Limmex, Daniel J.
Daniel J. Limmex, age 75, of Spring Green, passed away from cancer on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the …
Mark, Nora Weigel
Nora Mark, age 50, of Des Plaines, Illinois, formerly of Montfort, Wisconsin, passed away from Uterine Leiomyosarcoma (ULMS) on May 20, 2025. She was born April 17, 1975, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Anton and Ellen Weigel.
Nondorf, Kathy (White)
Kathy (White) Nondorf, age 66 of Highland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 23, 2025, with her beloved dog, Lily, at her side. She was born on August 20, 1958, to James C. and Lenice White.
Avenue of Flags goes up
Boden Chambers and Emmett Collins of Mineral Point High School assist with the Avenue of Flags installation at Graceland Cemetery before Memorial Day. More than 170 flags fly at the entrance and throughout the cemetery.
Denu, Sarah
Sarah Denu age 56, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Monday, May 19th from complications of heart failure. She was born to Brenda Nordstrom on March 3, 1969.
Lemanski, John “Jack” M.
COBB – John “Jack” M. Lemanski, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 13, 2025, at Mineral Point Health Services. He was born on November 20, 1939; the son of Clyde and Mary (Winters) Lemanski.
Dodgers give Hillmen their first SWC loss
Nathan Johnson shut down Platteville Friday to give the Hillmen their first SWC loss of the season.
Eagles mound crew shuts out A/BH
A trio of Barneveld pitchers combined to strike out 13 of the 15 outs needed in a 16-0 five inning win over Argyle/Black Hawk in a Six Rivers game Monday.
