Gluege, Rosemary “Rosie” Jane
Rosemary “Rosie” Jane Gluege, age 87, of Livingston passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville, WI. Rosie was born July 13, 1935, to Gustave and Wally (Richter) Gluege.
Rowley, Dora Mae
Dora Mae Rowley, aged 90 of Mineral Point, died on June 12, 2023 at a Madison hospital, two months shy of her 91st birthday.
Mueller, Evelyn Louise (Blasdel)
Evelyn Louise (Blasdel) Mueller passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Sunday, June 11, 2023 — just two months shy of her 98th birthday. Evelyn was born on August 22, 1925, to William and Mae Blasdel in Waldwick, WI at her grandparents’ home where she spent many summers as a …
Birrenkott, Sheri
Sheri Birrenkott passed away June 19th, 2023, at home. Daughter of Norbert and Norma Fleming, she grew up on a farm around Avoca. She attended Pine Bluff Grade School, Avoca Middle School, and graduated from Muscoda High School in 1967. She went on to graduate from UW-Lacrosse. Sheri worked for …
Ringstad, Evadean Mae "Deanie"
Evadean Mae "Deanie" Ringstad, age 98 of Dodgeville, passed away at Greenway Manor in Spring Green on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born May 16, 1925 in Garber, Iowa, the daughter of August and Glennie (Bond) Portwine.
Carr, Marilyn Joan
Marilyn Joan Carr, passed away peacefully June 12, 2023, on what would have been her beloved husband’s 93rd birthday. Marilyn will be remembered for her kindness, class, and being a cheerleader to all.
Dodgeville native publishes book
Michele Bohnert, who grew up in Dodgeville, displays “Fishing With Grandpa,” her 2023 publication at a book signing at the Dodgeville Farmers Market June 17. To her right are Joan Meyer, sister; Carol Allen, sister; and Stephanie Bohnert, daughter. Kenyon Bennett photo.
Waiting for the budget, Highland board hears report
School districts across the state are waiting to see how the state budget treats them and Highland is no different. The Highland district was set to develop a pay program for substitute pay but they tabled the measure until the state budget is finalized.
Air quality alerts continue
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommends that Wisconsinites limit their outdoor time due to Canadian wildfire smoke, Debbie Siegenthaler, Iowa County Health Department director/health officer, said June 15. The wildfires could worsen the week of June 19 and send additional smoke into the U.S.
Dodgeville school board moves to committee of the whole starting in August
A final discussion by the Dodgeville school board took place Monday on the “committee of the whole” concept moving forward. The first Wednesday after the first Monday of the month with a 5:15 start time was proposed with the idea that any committee could be separated if a special meeting …
Iowa-Grant will look for new boys basketball coach
Iowa-Grant boys basketball will need a new coach next season when the board accepted a resignation request from Nolan Krentz to be relieved of his duties. Besides the request from Krentz the board also approved resignations from fifth grade teacher Jessica Sigg and Special Ed Aide Gayle Thompson. Maintenance Report
Wind tower opponents set meeting for June 26
An event entitled “an open discussion and an opportunity to ask questions” is scheduled at the Belmont Convention Center June 26 at 7 pm A brochure announcing the event carries bug red letters asking to “Stop Land Grabs.” The event is sponsored by Farmland First and is hosted by Marti …
Rickard, Knights control Mustangs
A few days before, Dalen Rickard was an ace for the Dodgeville High School baseball team. Thursday he continued showcasing his skill in a Night League game at Mazomanie where he threw a three hitter for the Dodgeville Knights. His performance paved the way for a 7-2 win.
Dodgeville Police assist with a very special torch
Last Wednesday the Dodgeville Police Department helped out a very special cause when they ran one of the legs of the Special Olympics Torch Run. The run was part of the southwest Wisconsin “leg” and the local part was organized by Dodgeville Police Officer Joe Pepper.
Jones, Charlotte M.
Charlotte M. Jones, age 56, of Dodgeville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home.
Erickson, Ellen Louise Cox
Ellen Louise Cox Erickson passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Carey-Nihles, Mary Elizabeth (Palzkill)
Mary Elizabeth (Palzkill) Carey-Nihles age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 8 at Edenbrook of Platteville.
Wolf, Larry
Larry Wolf, formerly of Mineral Point, Wisconsin passed away on May 3 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son Christopher of Lansing, New York, daughters Heidi Thoennes of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Emily Wiechman of Fort Collins, Colorado.
