Murphy, Patrick William

Patrick William Murphy was born February 9th, 1957, in Dodgeville Wisconsin to Joseph and Agnes Murphy. He died on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at Methodist Hospital.

Dlask, Lloyd

In 1937 January 2 this rippling thoroughbred was born on a small farm outside of Mauston, WI. It was here he started to hone his legend at a young age. As a boy, Lloyd was happiest training dogs, walking in the woods, hunting, and fishing. When it came to dogs …

Wise, Phyllis J.

Phyllis J. Wise, of Barneveld, passed away at home Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after a long illness. Phyllis was the second of eight children born to Robert “Laverne” and Virginia Forbes of Barneveld where she grew up, later graduating from Barneveld High School in 1965.

Norris, Rebecca

After a prolonged illness, Rebecca Norris (1955-2024) left us on Saturday, April 6th to be with the Lord. Rebecca was a graphic designer and editor for Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Catonsville, Maryland High School and received a degree in Fine Arts from Bob Jones University, Greenville, …

Tredinnick, James “Jim” Thomas

James “Jim” Thomas Tredinnick, 78 of Fontana, CA passed away on April 23, 2024 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on March 26, 1946 in Madison, WI to John and Mary Tredinnick and spent his childhood years growing up on the family farm in Barneveld.

Malek, Carol Ann

Carol Ann Malek, 65, of Dodgeville, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Carol was born in Berwyn, Illinois at Women and Children's Hospital on May 27, 1959. She graduated from Lake Park High School in Medinah, Illinois in 1977. After graduation, she went to work for Apple …

Korb, John J.

John J. Korb, 83 of Dodgeville, WI died peacefully in his sleep at Milestone Memory Care, Cross Plains, WI on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1941 to Reuben and Esther (Wilhelm) Korb in Madison, WI.

Dodgeville FFA takes 2nd at state

Dodgeville High School FFA members (l-r) Austin Shearer, Taylor Durst, Jenna Johnson, and Kristina Vinger placed 2nd overall as a team in the Horse Evaluation event at the Wisconsin FFA State Career Development Event Contest in Madison on April 19th. DHS Freshman Taylor Durst took 1st place individually among all …

Poorly done map....why?

Dear Editor, Renewable energy developer Invenergy hasn't improved the map in their pre-application to the PSC for their Badger Hollow Wind project in Iowa and Grant Counties.

Don’t dump on the roadside

Dear Editor, “Nothing is a waste of time if you learn something from it.” How about the following?

If you don’t like it, you can change it

Dear Editor, Here’s the good news. If you don’t like it, you can change it. I’ve been reading the very controversial book, “White Rural Rage.” In fact, since 2018 I’ve read numerous books about the anger that exists in our society, and the rural areas are no exception.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Last Wednesday I met Dewey and Father Leffler at Bob’s Bitchin BBQ for lunch and when I walked in there was a table of young men dressed to the hilt in Norwegian costumes.

Mineral Point man charged with felony threats

A Mineral Point man is scheduled to appear in Iowa County court in May on charges of threats and false use of 911.

Peterson given high service award

Donna Peterson, Dodgeville, was recently awarded with the Retiree Service Award recognizing continuing contributions and outstanding service by retired Extension professionals at the ESP (Epsilon Sigma Phi) breakfast and the JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) lunch.

D.A.R.E. class graduates at St. Joe’s

Officer Joe Pepper, School Resource Officer, Dodgeville Police Department and Dodgeville School District held his first D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation recently at St.Joseph’s Catholic School in Dodgeville.

Swenson, Sonja Leigh

Sonja Leigh Swenson, age 64 of rural Barneveld died on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024 at the Agrace Hospice center in Madison. She was born on November 5, 1959 in Dodgeville to Maynard Juel and Jean (Solberg) Swenson. The family lived on the family farm on Burma road in rural …

Kirkpatrick, Joan M.

Joan M. Kirkpatrick, age 91, passed away on April 10, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital -Madison. She was born on May 18, 1932; the daughter of Leo Sr. and Mildred (Heibel) Dochnal. Joan Graduated from Dodgeville High School and lived in Dodgeville until 1964, when she Richard Kirkpatrick. …

Ladd, David A.

David A. Ladd, age 89, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Upland Hills Health Nursing & Rehab Center. Dave was born on February 24, 1935, in Dodgeville, the son of Herbert and Leota (Noble) Ladd.

McKenzie, Dr. Donald O.

Dr. Donald O. McKenzie, age 80, of Mt. Horeb, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home. He was born September 12, 1943 in Hazel Green. The son of Eileen and Doug McKenzie. He married Carolyn Fitzsimons on July 1, 1967 in Dodgeville.

Quincy, Shirley Ann Baker

Shirley Ann Baker Quincy, age 81, of Dodgeville, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.