Mineral Point - Taylor Alan Pickett, age 18, of Mineral Point passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was born in Dodgeville on October 21, 1996 the son of Troy and Susan (Vaverek) Pickett. He attended Mineral Point High School. He loved the outdoors; especially fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs Brownie and Diesel. Taylor is survived by his parents, Troy Pickett of Mineral Point and Susan Pickett...

Beloit, WI - Karla Goldthorpe, age 58, formerly of Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Rockford, IL and Spring Green, died unexpectedly on February 26, 2015. Karla was born on January 7, 1957 to John and Nancy Goldthorpe. She grew up on a farm in the Dodgeville/Mineral Point area. She graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1975, and later received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1979. She worked in...

Joy, Illinois - Merl Perrin, age 69, of Joy, Illinois, died Sunday at Clarissa Cook Hospice House. Merlin James was born on January 28, 1946 in Fennimore, Wisconsin to Frank & Lucina (Schaeffer) Perrin. He married Annette McCaulley on December 22, 1966. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1996. He married Julia Crawford on April 16, 1999 in Jamaica. Merl was very proud of his Military service, retiring as a Chief Gunners Mate after 27...

Ridgeway - DuWayne E. Dougherty, age 92, of Ridgeway, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2015. DuWayne was born on July 2, 1922, to Eugene and Ruth (Jones) Dougherty. On August 8, 1944, DuWayne married Betty Jane Keller at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Verona. They farmed in the area before moving to Dodgeville and later to Ridgeway. DuWayne enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was quick to joke, enjoyed a good...

Madison / Dodgeville - Mark Spink, age 49 of Madison, formerly of Dodgeville died on Monday, February 16, 2015 at his home. Mark was born on February 8, 1966 in Dodgeville to Rex & Myrna Spink, the fifth child in what would become a family with seven children. Mark was employed at O&A Manufacturing in Verona at the time of his death. He was previously employed at Lands' End in Dodgeville. Mark was an avid fan of gardening, music and...

Mineral Point – Doris "Jeanne" Fitzsimons passed away on February 15, 2015 at the Upland Hills Health and Rehab Center after a short battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. She will be remembered by everyone as a giving, cheerful person who always put the needs of others ahead of her own. This continued right up until the very end. Jeanne was born on May 19, 1949 in Dodgeville, the daughter of...

Dodgeville - John W. "Jack" Godfrey, age 88, of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on April 19, 1926, to Elmore E. and Rose Mary (Paradis) Godfrey, in Dodgeville. He attended school in Mineral Point. He married Anna Mae Cutler on January 27, 1948. They lived in Dodgeville all of their lives. John worked as a mechanic all of his life, opening his own shop...

Highland – Donald L. Wenger, age 73, of Highland, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehab Center, after a long battle with COPD, heart problems and cancer. Don was born on May 8, 1941 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, a son of Oscar and Marie (McIntosh) Wenger. He married Darlene Kreul on October 5,1985. Together they operated a horse farm in the Eden Township. Don worked for many years at Finks Paving of Mount...

Dodgeville / Chicago – Katheryn L. "Kate" Chenier, age 71, of Dodgeville, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. She was born on August 22, 1943 in Hinsdale, IL, a daughter of the late Frank and Madelyn (MontPas) Loehman. She graduated from Lisle High School and on June 22, 1961, she married Marice "Shorty" Chenier. Kate is survived by her husband, Maurice "Shorty; her...

Homossassa Springs, FL/Madison - Michael Grant Bunbury, passed away on January 24, 2015 at the age of 52 of a massive heart attack. He resided in Florida but was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He attended Edgewood High School. He was the son of Ronald and Virginia Bunbury. Michael had one brother, Brian and two sisters, Debra and Brenda (Jim) Carlson. In 1983, Michael moved to Florida with his father, mother and brother, Brian...