A Southwest Wisconsin woman, missing for nearly a month, has been found dead inside her vehicle, by an area farmer.

Authorities had asked the public for help in locating 58-year-old Patricia Hartline of Fennimore, who was last seen on May 2nd in Mineral Point. Hartline's family had reported her absence, concerned for her welfare.

Hartline's car was found Wednesday (May 30) at about noon, in Millville Township in rural Grant County, Wisconsin. Her 2006 Ford Focus was discovered by an area farmer doing fieldwork.  Hartline was found dead in the driver's seat.

An autopsy was ordered, but there was no indication of foul play.

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