Carr, John Duwayne Clayton
John Duwayne Clayton Carr, age 82 of rural Hollandale died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Lafayette Manor in Darlington. He was born on April 17, 1941 to Harry and Marie (Norby) Carr in Beloit. He attended Sweet rural one room country school and graduated in 1959 from the …
Alfred, Judith A. “Judy”
Judith A. “Judy” Alfred, age 82, of Ridgeway, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Gilbertson, Marie Ingeborg Retrum
Marie Ingeborg Retrum Gilbertson, age 84 passed away surrounded by her children on Monday, July 24, 2023, at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison. She was born on September 12, 1938, to Otis and Gladys (Nelson) Retrum, the youngest of three daughters. She attended River Forks Country School and then moved …
Delehanty, E. Elaine
E. Elaine Delehanty, 93, of rural Mineral Point, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Peniel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. …
Kieffer, Shirley Ann
Shirley Ann Kieffer passed to Eternal Life Saturday, July 15, 2023. Age 78 years. Loving sister of Roger (Mary) Kieffer. Dear Aunt of Steven (Maureen) Kieffer, Laura (Mark Papp) Kieffer, and Paul (Jessica) Kieffer. Great Aunt of Kathleen, Madeline, Alexander, Lily, Andrew, and Edward. Preceded in death by her parents …
Kovars, Deena Lynn
Deena Lynn Kovars 'Funky Coma Deena', 59, of Avoca, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at UW Health in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1964, in Boscobel, the daughter of Henry O. Kovars and Karen L. Sippola.
Husom, Martha Jean (Ryan)
Martha Jean (Ryan) Husom, age 87, of Ridgeway, went to be with her Lord on July 16, 2023 at Upland Hills Health, surrounded by her family. Martha was born on July 27, 1935 the daughter of James T. and Helen (Blum) Ryan. Martha grew up on the family farm in …
Along The Ad Routes
I received a few calls from Harold Chappell, someone we wrote a Spotlight story about a month ago. He’s about 90 years old now and a Dodgeville High School graduate. The story was basically about people who helped him along the way in life.
Cobb Splash Pad grand opening celebration
It was an amazing turn out at Scheper Park for the Cobb Splash Pad grand opening celebration Sunday. Goodie bags filled with items sponsored by local businesses were handed out to the first 100 children who attended. Attendees also had the chance to enjoy Jose’s Mexican Food Truck, Kona Ice-Shaved …
Ridgeway’s “The Green” is scheduled for updates
If you are from Ridgeway or have spent time in Ridgeway you know about the area in the middle of the village known as “The Green.” Now “The Green” is scheduled for a new look
Iowa-Grant board approves new head lice policy
The Iowa-Grant School Board spent half their meeting Monday deciding on how to handle head lice if it appears in the district. The board ended discussion when they took action to adopt the Neola recommended policy revisions which updates their current policy.
Two men found dead under suspicious circumstances
The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office and Dodgeville Police Department are working two death investigations following separate incidents Saturday in the Dodgeville area and are awaiting toxicology results.
Plea deal reached in Wyoming Valley shooting
The 34 year old man who said he accidentality shot a woman at his residence earlier this year entered into a plea agreement Monday.
Hallett, Harlan J.
Harlan J. Hallett, age 79, of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2023.
Nast, George Avery
George Avery Nast, age 83, of Mineral Point passed away peacefully at Agrace in Fitchburg on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Richardson, Dalton T.
Dalton T. Richardson, age 29 of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, 2023 with Angel by his side.
Duffey, James Ralph
James Ralph Duffey, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Alden Estates residential center in Jefferson, WI surrounded by family and his beloved daughter Kelly.
Smith, David Ell "Bagger"
David Ell "Bagger" Smith, age 76, of Dodgeville, previously of Albert Lea, MN passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after a hard fight with dementia.
Bomkamp, Shelbey Nicole
Our beloved Shelbey Nicole Bomkamp, age 22, of Highland, Wisconsin, left this world on Sunday, July 9th at UW-Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Shelbey was the youngest of three children born to Douglas T. and Margaret (Peg) Bomkamp. She was born on November 2nd, 2000, …
