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James
W. Fagan
James William Jim Fagan, age 67, died on Sunday, March 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed at his home in Cassville with family by his side. He was born on March 25, 1945, in Dubuque, the son of Robert Thomas Fagan and Lucille Margaret (Kremer) Fagan. On April 27, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to Bonnie Lee Greenwalt at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Key West, Dubuque, IA. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1963, and served his country in the United States Air Force in England and state side from November 1963 until November 1967. Jim was employed at Dubuque Packing Company, Heritage Manor, and in Davenport, IA, at Alcoa as a Millwright until his retirement when he moved to Cassville. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Jims hobbies included camping and boating and he was an avid fisherman and woodworker.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Fagan, Cassville; their children: Suzanne (Todd) Brinkman, Cassville; Peter (Joanne) Fagan, Viola; Karilee (Dennis) Kelley, Potosi; Samuel (Jan) Fagan, Bettendorf, IA; grandchildren: Payton, Kyran, and Irelyn Brinkman, Wade and Margaret Brown, and Samuel Fagan, Jr., two step-granddaughters: Kelicia and Katelyn Kelley; one step-great granddaughter, Abigail Kelley; his brother, Ronald (Sara) Fagan, Peosta, IA; his sister, Betty (Harold) Pollock, Cassville; other relatives and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by one infant brother, Marvin; and an infant child, Rachael Elizabeth.
Memorial services with military honors were held on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Cassville with Dr. Max McCaw as the Eulogist. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends called on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Grant County Hospice, especially Kim, and the University of Wisconsin Madison Hospitals and Clinics.
Gregory S. Fager
Gregory S. Fager, age 34, of
Platteville, died suddenly, Sunday, August 25, 2013, at the
Southwest Health Center in Platteville, of natural causes.
Greg was born on November 15, 1978, in Dubuque,
IA, a son of Harold and Dolores (Uppena) Fager.
He graduated from Onalaska Lutheran High School in 1997.
Greg then attended UW-Madison, where he received a degree in
Business Administration in 2001. He was currently
employed at Hypro in Platteville. Greg loved all
sports, the Green Bay Packers, Badger football, and the Chicago
Cubs.
Greg is survived by his father, Harold Fager,
Lancaster; his mother, Dolores (Mike) Everson, De Soto, WI; two
brothers, Neal Fager, Tomah, and Douglas Fager, Hollywood, CA; a
sister, Zheniya Fager, Platteville; step-grandfather, Virgil
Bennett, Lancaster; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other
loving relatives & friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Harold Fager Sr. and Geneva Fager Bennett; his
maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Uppena; and an aunt, Linda
Fager.
Private Funeral Services were held on Thursday,
August 29, 2013, at the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Lancaster. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery,
Lancaster. A gathering of family and friends took
place after 2 pm on Thursday, August 29, at the Ellenboro Saloon.
Friends and family called from 3 to 9 pm on Wednesday, August
28, 2013, at Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lancaster.
Harold
Faherty
Harold H. Faherty, age 90, of Platteville, died Tuesday,
July 19, 2016, at his home, under the care of Home Health United Hospice and
surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born on December 7, 1925 in
Platteville, a son of Charles & Margaret (Linden) Faherty.
Harold enlisted in the Marines, and served his country
during World War II in the South Pacific. He was united in marriage to
Lucille Blindert on August 16, 1949, at
After his retirement from Interstate Power Company,
Harold enjoyed being a volunteer driver for The Aging and Disability
Resource Center. One of Harold's most memorable moments was on May 18,
2010 when he was able to take part in the inaugural flight of the Honor
Flight of Dubuque to visit Washington, DC to see the WW II Memorial and
other military sites.
Harold is survived by his seven children, Steve of
Hazelhurst, WI, Janel (John) Rasmussen of Albuquerque, NM, Dan (Deb
Chapman) of Platteville, Terry of Cuba City, Randy (Kim Pearce) of Slidell,
LA, Neil (Rhonda Dilley) of Spring Green, and Kay (Michael Holmes) Faherty
of McFarland; twelve grandchildren, Amy (Keith) Medema, Angie (David) Brahm,
Chris (Jackie) Faherty, Tadra (Richard) Mack, Ryan Faherty, Laura Rasmussen,
Matthew (Kathleen) Rasmussen, Kitty (Brian) Bisson, Samantha Faherty, Adam
(Quin) Faherty, Katelyn Faherty and Nolan Faherty; eleven
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Pauline Mishefski, Rosemary (William)
Baker, Karen (Bernard) Eastlick, and Barbara (Dennis) Young; three brothers,
Keith (Joan), Joseph (Delores), and Patrick (Alice); two sisters-in-law,
Joan and Shirley Faherty; special friend, Eleanor Noble and her family; and
many nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy in 2005; his
parents; a son, Timothy in 1969; a sister, Eileen Olson; three brothers,
Ralph, Francis, and Charles Faherty; two half-brothers, Paul and Maynard
Faherty; and three half-sisters,
Graveside Services with military honors accorded by Leo
M. Kane American Legion Post #42 and Christopher Splinter VFW Post #5274,
were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Calvary Cemetery,
Platteville, with Deacon Bill Bussan and Lindsay Guyer officiating. A
Celebration of Life immediately followed at Scooter's Midway in
Tara Fecht
Tara J. Fecht, age 43, of
Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, in Friendship.
She was born on October 8, 1970, in Lancaster, the daughter
of Bernard and Pamela (Bilderback) Fecht. Tara
graduated from Potosi High School. She enjoyed
fishing and cooking.
Survivors include her children:
Justin Fecht, Tiffany Meier, Brittany Wiederholt, Hunter
Yager, and William Yager; her parents, Bernard and Pamela Fecht; her
brother, Travis (Donna) Fecht; one granddaughter, Adriana Melssen;
nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Tara was preceded in death by one brother,
Rodney.
Funeral services were held on Thursday,
December 5, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in
Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating.
Burial was in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson.
Family and friends called on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of
services at the church. Martin Funeral Home &
Cremation Services is assisting the family.
Lawrence W. Felder
Lawrence W. Felder, age 90, of Bloomington, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society of Fennimore. He was born on July 22, 1921, on the family farm near Bagley, the son of William and Mary (Drexler) Felder. Lawrence married Alice Bohnenkamp on May 27, 1947, and together they farmed near Bagley until retirement in 1986. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington.
Survivors include his five children: Kathy (Brian) Denk, Greg (Rosemarie), John (Dianne), Elaine (Dennis) Krause, and Laurie; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sister, Doris Bohnenkamp; sisters-in-law, Irene Osterhaus and Esther Breuer; brother-in-law, Alfred Bohnenkamp; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Alice, Lawrence was preceded in death by five sisters: Della Standorf, Leona Favre, Alma LaBonne, Mildred Osterhaus, Hildegard Sis Osterhaus, and a brother, Delbert Felder.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends called on Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington, where a 3:00 p.m. scripture service was held. Family and friends also called on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family suggests donations be made in his memory to St. Marys Catholic Church,535 Congress St., Bloomington, WI 53804 and/or Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.
Lou Ella Withrow Felderman
Lou Ella Withrow Felderman, age 97, of
Platteville entered eternal life on Sunday Aug 24, 2014, at Southwest Health
Center. Lou Ella, one of 8 children, was born September
19, 1916, in Grant County, the daughter of Arthur and Orpha (Gillian )
McPherson. She was a graduate of Potosi High School and
Platteville Teachers College.
On January 2, 1937, she was united in marriage to John
A. Withrow in Galena, IL. Six children came to bless this
union. They farmed for several years near Potosi and 17
years north of Platteville until retirement.
Lou Ella taught in area rural schools for several years
and later in the Platteville Public Schools. She was
adept in pen lettering and Old English, also she loved Rose mauling.
Her husband John passed away in 1967.
She married Ralph Felderman in 1976. He passed
away in 1991.
Lou Ella made many handmade quilts for her children and
grandchildren. She loved the outdoors and went fishing
with her son Gary. Fishing and her cottage at
Cassville were how she spent her summers.
Lou Ella is survived by 3 daughters, Peggy (Richard)
Meyer, Patricia (James) Bruun, Barbara Browning. Sons,
Gary (Sharon) Withrow, Jon (Shirley) Withrow and son-in-law Dean Collins all
of Platteville. Step-daughter Carol Schardt of
California and step daughter-in-law Marge Felderman of Iowa.
She is further survived by 20 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 38
great grandchildren, 7 step-great grandchildren, and 2 great-great
grandchildren.
Lou Ella is also survived by sister, Marian McClain and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Ann
Withrow Collins. Her parents and siblings, Maude, Jenny,
Dorothy (George McClain), Gretta (Clarence Knox), Clifford (Florence
McPherson), Arthur Lee McPherson, and brother-in-law LaVerne McClain, great
grandson Logan Vargo, step grandson Mark Schardt, Step son Ralph R Felderman,
step son-in-law George Schardt and nephew Jim Knox.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 28,
2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Platteville United Methodist Church with Pastor
Brenda Whitford officiating. Private family burial was in
Nip-n-Tuck Cemetery, Lima Township. Family and friends called on
Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu
of plants and flowers, a Lou Ella Withrow Felderman Memorial Fund has been
established. Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes & Cremation Services in
Platteville is serving the family.
Tina Fetzek
Tina M. Fetzek, age 41, of Potosi,
passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at her home.
She was born on July 19, 1975, in Lancaster, the daughter of Curtis A. and
Joan C. (Hoskins) Fetzek. Tina attended school in Potosi.
She babysat for area families before she earned her CNA certification
and was employed at Cornerstone in Fennimore until her health made it too
difficult to remain employed. Tina enjoyed playing Bingo
and going to the casinos.
Survivors include her father, Curtis; her brother, Mike
Fetzek, Potosi; her uncles: Calvin Fetzek, Potosi; Bruce
(Faith) Hoskins, Dubuque, IA; many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, her
mother, and an uncle, Craig Hoskins.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 7,
2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father
Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew
Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends called on
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church and
on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is serving the
family.
Thomas
Finney
Thomas A. Finney, age 88, passed away
on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster.
He was born on April 27, 1928, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Arthur and
Ada (Perry) Finney. Thomas attended Cassville Schools,
enlisting in the United States Navy in February 1946. He
served his country as a (FCS2) Fire Controlman for seven years and was
recalled during the Korean War. On June 10, 1955, Thomas
was united in marriage to Connie Knapp in Dubuque, IA.
After their marriage, the couple resided in Cassville.
Thomas purchased Finney Implement from his father in 1957 and retired in
1993. After his retirement, he and Connie moved to
Lancaster, but Cassville always remained his home. Thomas
served on the Volunteer Fire Department in Cassville and was a member of the
Thorpe-Taylor American Legion Post No. 551 of Beetown. He
was an avid Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed fishing
and duck hunting.
Survivors include his loving wife, Connie; their
children: John Finney, Thomas (Kris) Finney, Joseph
Finney, and one grandchild, Sophia Finney.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and
Ada Finney, his step-mother, Mary Finney, and his sister, Rosalyn (John)
Radic.
Funeral services were on Thursday, March 30, 2017,
at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 313 Fredrick,
Cassville, with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial
with military honors was in Cassville Cemetery, Cassville.
Family and friends called on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of
services at the funeral home.
Mary Fiorenza
Mary Jane Fiorenza (Doser); born on
October 28, 1942; died on Saturday, February 13, 2016, of respiratory failure
with several complications. Mary loved her husband, her
family, the Village of Potosi, and the green hills and valleys of southwest
Wisconsin. It brought her great delight to reel in a bass, to
search for morels, to gather hickory nuts, to pick wild grapes or plums, to
climb apple trees, to cut watercress, and to work in her garden.
Valedictorian of her class, Mary graduated from Potosi High School in
1960 and earned her college degree from UW-Platteville in 1964.
Mary taught in Rockford, IL, and at Saints Andrew/Thomas School in
Potosi. She took great joy and pride in her 36 year teaching
career and brought out the best in her students. Mary was a
superb athlete as well as a good cook and baker. She never
saw a recipe she couldn't tweak to make it just a little bit better, and it
brought her great joy to prepare Christmas plates for the elderly residents in
the community and those in nursing care facilities. Her only
desire was to live to another spring/summer so she could see the Daffodils bloom
and hear the Jenny Wrens sing. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Danny (V.J.) Doser.
Survivors include her husband, Frank of 39 years; mother Leona Doser (Ambort); sister, Janet; brother, Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews. The following are words Mary wrote more than 50 years ago: ''With heavy steps from this retreat I cross the line where worlds meet, but leave behind my spirit there, to soar upon the forest air.''
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday,
February 20, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi with
Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St.
Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called on
Friday, February 19, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home
& Cremation Services in Potosi, where a 3:30 p.m. parish rosary will be prayed.
Clayton Fischer
Clayton L. Fischer, age 82, of
Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Grant Regional
Health Center, Lancaster. He was born in Woodman Township
on November 19, 1934, the son of John and Ruth (Koenig) Fischer.
Even though Clayton had challenges, he supported himself by working
for area farmers and then at the cheese factory in Fennimore until his
retirement. On February 14, 1991, Clayton married the love of his life,
Linda Towsley. They lived in Stitzer for many years until
moving to Lancaster. Clayton was a tinkerer and was
always cobbling something up.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; five brothers:
Lyle (Joyce), Blanchardville; Leary (Maurice), Mt. Hope; Sidney
(Betty), Lancaster; Jerry and Lonny (Laurayne) all of Boscobel; a sister:
Judy (Harold) Schuppner, Cassville; many nieces and nephews.
Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, a sister,
Nancy, sisters-in-law, Sheri Fischer and Carol Olson.
Funeral services were on Monday, December 5, 2016,
at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 S Madison
St., Lancaster, with Reverend Ty Hines officiating.
Burial was in the Stitzer Lutheran Cemetery, Stitzer.
Family and friends called on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services
at the funeral home.
Leary Fischer
Leary L. Fischer, age 80, of Mount Hope, passed away
peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2016, at his home. He
was born in September of 1936, in Woodman Township, the son of John and Ruth
(Koening) Fischer. On October 8, 1960, Leary was united
in marriage to Maurice A. Riley. After their marriage,
the couple farmed Maurice's uncle's farm. He soon
purchased the Johnston Ridge. In 1972, they purchased the
Dubel farm, where they currently reside. In the early
1980's, Leary and Maurice purchased an additional 230 acres.
On September 15, 1985, Leary's son Tony began farming with him.
In 2012 Leary and Tony completed the "horseshoe" and they purchased
the remaining 360 acres. Leary took great pride in
farming which was not only his life's work but his hobby.
He was a hardworking man who considered himself a "diversified" farmer.
Leary enjoyed deer hunting and going to the sale barns.
He and Maurice were baptized in 1969 as Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include his wife, Maurice A. Fischer, Mt.
Hope; his children: Bruce (Rose) Fischer; Tony (Janice)
Fischer, all of Mt. Hope; Phyllis (Keith) Novinskie, Fennimore; Robin (Dan)
Maring, Bloomington; nine grandchildren: Rachel (Jon)
Kipper; Hillary (Travis) Cliff; Zachary Fischer; Miranda and Spencer
Novinskie; Brenda (Cyrus) Bradley; Shane, Melissa, and Bryan Maring; seven
great-grandchildren; four brothers: Lyle (Joyce) Fischer, Blanchardville;
Sidney (Betty) Fischer, Lancaster; Jerry and Lonny (Laurayne) Fischer, all
of Boscobel; a sister, Judy (Harold) Schuppner, Cassville; other relatives
and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Leary was preceded in death
by a granddaughter, Rebecca; his siblings: Nancy and Clayton; a
sister-in-law, Sheri Fischer; his mother-in-law, Alta Riley.
Memorial services were held on Wednesday, December
14, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in
Fennimore. Private family burial will be at a later date.
Family and friends called on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, from 4:00
p.m. until
Aletha Fisher
Aletha J. Fisher, age 80,
of Lancaster, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the Lancaster Care
Center. She was born June 1, 1933, in Black River Falls, the
daughter of Floyd and Pearl (Wells) Goodenough. After the premature
death of her mother, she was raised from the age of two by Norm and
Lura Drew of Lancaster. She graduated from Lancaster
High School in 1951. On January 24, 1953, she married Edward Welsh
of Bloomington, where they farmed until moving to Lancaster in 1962.
On June 10, 1968, she married former classmate Walter Sager of
Lancaster, where they owned and operated Wallys Inn for 18 years.
On February 26, 1990, she married John Fisher of Lancaster.
Aletha had many interests, and a life that wasnt always
conventional. Being raised in a family that owned a motorcycle
dealership, Aletha had her own bike. A teenaged girl buzzing around
town on a Harley Davidson back in the 1940s and 50s must have
been quite a sight. Aletha was an accomplished painter, whose
beautiful oil landscapes grace the homes of her family. She enjoyed
reading (especially about regional history), following politics, and
having good laughs with her family. Aletha was an animal lover and
bird watcher. She dearly appreciated nature and felt lucky to live
in a part of the country that had the special offerings of four
different seasons.
Survivors include four children, Luanne (David) Schurman of Visalia, Cal., Pam and Randall Welsh of Lancaster, and William Bill (Vivian) Welsh of Livingston; five grandsons, Terry, Eric, Shaun, Brett, and Dylan; one granddaughter; one brother, Max Drew of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both sets of
parents; two husbands, Walter Sager and John Fisher; a son, Tim
Welsh in 1986; and a brother, Jack Drew.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on
Friday, September 6, 2013, at Martin Funeral Home and Cremation
Services in Lancaster with Pastor Cook officiating. Visitation was
from 1 P.M. until time of services on Friday. Burial was at Hillside
Cemetery in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation at
www.sclerodermaresearch.org.
Denny Fishnick
Dennis P. Denny Fishnick, age 59, of
Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2014, at UW
Madison Hospital of respiratory complications, with his loving family by his
side. Dennis was born on March 1, 1955, in Lancaster, the
son of Bev (Losch) Fishnick and the late Paul Fishnick.
He was a 1974 graduate of Lancaster High School. Dennis
was employed by the City of Lancaster for thirty-eight years.
He enjoyed playing City-League softball and appreciated helping
student athletes in basketball and baseball. Dennis
enjoyed all forms of auto racing, especially NASCAR. He
was an avid Packer, Badger, and Brewer fan and looked forward to his trips
to the ballparks. Dennis was fond of his familys
gatherings and treasured when friends and family stopped in to visit him.
He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster.
Survivors include his mother, Bev Fishnick, Lancaster;
his siblings: JoAnn (Curt) Uppena, Potosi; Pat (Dean)
Vogt, Steve (Cece) Fishnick, Paula (Mike Bartels) Pecinovsky, Al Fishnick,
Kathy Fishnick, Mary Fishnick, and Deb (John) Murray, all of Lancaster;
nieces and nephews: Angie Pierce, Kelly Graney, Amy
Digman, Andrea Vogt, Brandon Vogt, Brad Fishnick, Brittany Fishnick,
Stephanie Fishnick, Melissa Kress, David Pecinovsky, Cindy Krantz, Mike
Fishnick, J.D. Fishnick, Heather Fishnick, Adam Fishnick, Ryan Murray and
Erin Murray; many great nieces and great nephews, aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Paul
Fishnick, maternal and paternal grandparents, and a nephew, Colton Fishnick.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday,
December 2, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster
with Father John Sasse officiating. Burial was in St.
Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called
on Monday, December 1, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Clement
Catholic Church, where a 3:45 p.m. Scripture Service was held.
Friends also called on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of
services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a
Dennis P. Fishnick Memorial Fund has been established.
Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family.
Dorothy Fishnick
Dorothy A. Fishnick, age 92, of
Lancaster, passed away Monday May 2, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of
Lancaster. She was born April 20, 1924 the daughter of Thomas and Mildred
(Hoffman) Carroll. Dorothy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1942. She
was united into marriage to Herbert J. Fishnick on September 7, 1950.
Dorothy was an office clerk for H.W. Carey, MD. She operated a flower shop
and green house from her home. Dorothy was later employed
at Grant County Social Services as a benefits specialist in Lancaster,
retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church.
Dorothy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing.
Surviving is a daughter, Susan (John) Moore; two sons:
Vince (Barb) and John (Donna) Fishnick; nine grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; her siblings: James (Carol); Walter
(Marian); Paul (Joan) Carroll; Rose Mary Thompson; Richard (Sharon "Kip");
Donald (Karen); Lawrence (Susan); Robert (Nancy) Carroll; Kathleen (Dick)
Lettman; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann and June Carroll; many nieces,
nephews, and members of the Fishnick family.
In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in
death by her husband, Herbert; a sister, Ruth (Bill) Irwin; two brothers:
Roger and Ralph Carroll; two brothers-in-law: Larry Shaw and James Thompson.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 5, 2016,
at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Rev. John
Sasse officiating. Burial was in St. Clement
Cemetery. Family and friends called on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time
of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Dorothy A. Fishnick Memorial Fund has been established. The Schwartz
Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Lancaster in assisting the family.
Joyce A. Fishnick
Joyce A. Fishnick,
age 71, of Cassville, died on
Kyle Fishnick
Kyle F. Fishnick, age 56 of Cassville,
passed away on January 28, 2017 at Grant Regional Health Center, surrounded
by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1960,
the son of Walter and Joyce (Brinkman) Fishnick. He
married the love of his life, Karla Breuer, on December 15, 1979.
Even though they were young, Kyle and Karla shared a beautiful life
that provided a strong foundation for their children. Together they farmed
on the Fishnick Family Farm where they also raised their four wonderful
children. Kyle had a love and passion for all things farming.
He enjoyed coon and deer hunting, bowling, riding his Harley,
and spending time with his friends and family. He was always willing to help
his neighbors and really enjoyed being in the tractor.
His hard work ethic and love for agriculture can be seen in all of his
children today. He enjoyed watching his children grow up
and play in sports and most recently loved watching his grandkids follow
suit. Though he loved the farm life, none of that compared to
his true loves and lights of his life; his 11 beautiful grandchildren.
He loved every minute spent with each of them: Braden, Brielle,
Tyler, Trason, Tavin, Declan, Delaney, Emily, Bradly, Brinly, & Buckly.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Karla and their
children: Jeremy (Holly) and their children, Braden and Brielle, Peter and
his boys Tyler, Trason, & Tavin, Edward (Tracy) and their children Declan &
Delaney, and Sadie (Ben) Retallick and their children Emily, Bradly, Brinly,
& Buckly all of Cassville. His sisters and
brothers-in-law: Phyllis (James) Nodorft, Platteville; Paul Breuer,
Platteville; Alberta Pfaff, Sacramento, CA; George Lenzendorf, Fennimore;
Gerald (Susan) Breuer, Eugene, OR; Viola Pfaff (Mark Reger) Prairie du Chien;
Dolores (Dwaine) Meyer, Bloomington; Lester Breuer (Ann McCarville) Mount
Hope; Donita (Fred) Gruender, Cassville; Brenda Breuer, Prairie du Chien;
Julita (Don) Singleton, Lewisburg, OH; Zelda (John) Fried, Cassville; and
Janet Breuer, Lancaster; many nieces and nephews including both the Fishnick
and Breuer families and friends and Goddaughter Kelly Gardner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and
mother -in-law, Albert and Marilyn Breuer, a grandson, Nolan Fishnick, a
niece, Jennifer Fried, brothers-in-law: Marcus Breuer; Leroy Pfaff,
sister-in-law, Rosetta Lenzendorf and special family friend, Trista Mumm.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 3,
2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father
John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Mary
Settlement Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin
Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Cassville. Friends
may also call on Friday from 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home until time of
services at the church.
Nolan F. Fishnick
Nolan Frederick Fishnick was stillborn on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Nolan is survived by his parents, Pete and Greta (Glasbrenner) Fishnick, and his big brother, Tyler all of Lancaster; his grandparents, Kyle and Karla Fishnick, Cassville; Rick and Alisa Oswald, Prairie du Chien; Kevin and Sara Glasbrenner, Fennimore; his great-grandparents, Joyce Fishnick, Cassville; Albert Breuer, Cassville; Eleanor Chamberlain, Prairie du Chien; Donna Glasbrenner, Boscobel; and Dolores Oswald, Wauzeka. He is also survived by a great-great grandmother, Eileen Brinkman, Cassville. He will be sadly missed my many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Private Family Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Cassville Cemetery, Cassville.