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Lois M. Walker

     Lois M. Walker, age 82, of Beetown, died on Friday, September 12, 2008, at Lancaster Care Center.  She was born on March 23, 1926 in Wehrle, WI, the daughter of Abe and Ella (Shinoe) Clark.  She attended Fennimore High School.  Lois married Chris Walker September 20, 1947 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church.  Together they farmed in the Beetown area.  She also operated the Valley Tap in Beetown.  In her retirement, she enjoyed hunting and fishing.

     Surviving is her husband, Chris Walker, Beetown; her children:  Tom (Roberta) Walker, Cassville; Deborah (Doug Dobson) Walker, Beetown and Michael Walker, East Dubuque, IL; a sister, JoAnne Smalley, Alexandria, VA; a brother, Clare (Darlene) Clark, Dallas, TX; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Alvin Walker, Cassville.

     She was preceded in death by her parents.

     Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Cassville with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating.  Burial was in Cassville Cemetery.  Friends called on Monday, September 15, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville and from 9:30 until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

     In lieu of flowers, a Lois M. Walker memorial fund has been established.

Hazel M. Walter

     Hazel M. Walter, age 86, of Potosi, died on Monday, November 24, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 2, 1922 the daughter of Tom and Zella (Cusick) Harris in Hazel Green, WI.  Hazel was united in marriage to Harley Walter on January 26, 1946 in Kieler, WI.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother for 62 years.  She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Burton and made quilts with the ladies for many years.  In addition to spending time with friends and family, Hazel also loved gardening, tending to her flowers, baking, taking long country walks, ceramics and making comforters for family.

      Hazel is survived by her husband, Harley of 62 years; six children:  Larry Walter, Boulder City, NV, Dennis (Arleen) Walter, Potosi, Roger Walter, Rewey, Jeannie Droessler, Potosi, Mark (Joyce) Walter, Potosi and Patricia “Pete” (Lawrence) Baranosky, Edmonton, Alberia Canada; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Helen Walter, Scales Mound, IL, Fern (DuWayne) Scott, Ft. Atkinson and Verna (Meredith) Glasgow, Scales Mound, IL; many nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dale and Orlin Harris and one granddaughter, Jenny Walter.

      Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi with Pastor David Froemming officiating.  Burial was held in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi.  Family and friends were welcomed on Tuesday from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

      Memorials can be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran Church (250 S. Grant St., Lancaster, WI  53813)

Anna Marie "Sis" Walz

     Anna Marie “Sis” Walz, age 81, of Glen Haven, WI died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center in Fennimore, WI.  She was born December 23, 1926 in Prairie du Chien WI, the daughter of Andrew O. and Marie (Forest) Novak.  Anna Marie attended St. Mary’s Academy School in Prairie du Chien.  She was united in marriage to Gerald J. Walz on October 5, 1946, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien.  After their marriage, they lived in rural Glen Haven where they farmed until 1990.  Anna Marie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven, its Altar Society and was the bookkeeper for the church for many years.  She also sold Shaklee products.  Anna Marie enjoyed quilting, knitting, needle work, cooking, gardening, playing solitaire, donating blood and attending her grandchildren’s activities.  She was also interested in her family’s genealogy.

     She is survived by eight children:  SuzAnne Taylor, Cedar Rapids, IA; Barbara (Lee) Ekblad, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; Richard (Jane) Walz, Onalaska, WI; Paul Walz, Centennial, CO; Larry (Joanne) Walz, St. Cloud, FL; Tim (Tracy) Walz, Glen Haven, WI; Mary Walz, Prairie du Sac, WI and Michael (Colleen) Walz, Onalaska, WI; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Bea Novak, Prairie du Chien, WI; numerous nieces and nephews; many other family and friends.

     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald on April 30, 1993; a grandson, Samuel Walz and her brother, Andrew E. Novak.

     Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven with Father Bart Timmerman officiating and Bill Manthe assisting.  Burial was in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven.  Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington.  Friends also called after 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the church until time of services.

John Welsh

    John E. Welsh, age 53, of Mount Hope died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center in Fennimore.  He was born on September 12, 1955 in Lancaster, WI the son of Robert and Marion (Vesperman) Welsh.  John attended school taking special education classes in Bloomington and Prairie du Chien.  He worked at both the Twin Platte Center in Platteville and Southwest Opportunities Center in Lancaster. 

     John was a member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church.  He also was a proud participant in Special Olympics.  John loved listening to music, dancing, typing and watching TV, especially the older shows.  He had just been given a new puppy, Chip.

     John is survived by his mother, Marion Welsh, his sister, Mary (Robert) Keeney and his nephew, Tom Keeney all of Mount Hope; many Aunts and Uncles and cousins.

      He is preceded in death by his father; his grandparents, Jack and Leone Welsh and John and Velma Vesperman.

     Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Mount Hope United Methodist Church with the Reverend  Mary Ann Floerke officiating.   Burial at Hermitage Cemetery, Mount Hope was at a later date.  Friends called from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18 at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church.

      In lieu of flowers, a John E. Welsh Memorial Fund has been  established.

Delilia E. "Sis" Williams

Delilia E. “Sis” Williams, age 86, of Cassville, died on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  She was born on November 29, 1921 in Ellenboro Township, the daughter of John and Edna (Wolf) Williams.  Delilia attended school in Victory. She loved to collect dolls, play bingo and puzzles and loved to visit with people.

     Delilia is survived by three brothers:  Kenneth (Delores) Williams, Cassville, LeRoy (Leola) Williams, Cassville and Donald (Virginia) Williams, Lancaster; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; special cousins, Mary and Ron Dodd.

     She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Carson (Helen) Williams; an uncle, Bert Williams and a nephew, Jack Williams.

     Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville with Pastor Jim McMahon officiating.  Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville.  Family and friends were welcomed from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13 and from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Tuesday all at the funeral home.

Dolores M. Williams

    Dolores M. Williams, age 72, of Cassville, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at her home.  She was born on May 14, 1935, in Lancaster, the daughter of Carl and Nettie (Atkinson) Hochhausen.  Dee graduated from Lancaster High School.  In 1957, she was united in marriage to Jim Williams.  Dee had five children and was employed at the Dubuque Pack.  She later owned and operated Someplace Else Tavern in Potosi.  Dee moved to Cassville in 1988 and was employed at Rapid Dye and later, Swiss Colony.  She enjoyed bowling, gardening, boating, camping and traveling with her special friend, Arnie.  Dee truly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and having a good time with family and friends.

     Survivors include her children: Randy Williams, Potosi; Lisa Scholl, Potosi; her mother, Nettie Schaefer, Lancaster; her special friend, Arnie Junk, Cassville; six grandchildren: Ronnie (Brittney) Scholl, Cassville; Kyle, Luke, and Logan Scholl, Potosi; Maggie and Gunther Williams, Potosi; one great-grandchild, Cameron Scholl, Cassville; Arnie’s children: LuAnn Biba, Arthur; Bruce Junk, West Palm Beach, FL; other relatives and many friends.

     Dee was preceded in death by her father and her three children: Johnny, Ronnie, and Rita; and Arnie’s son, David Junk.

     Funeral services were held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Norder officiating.  Burial was at a later date.  Friends called on Thursday, May 8, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 9, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the Martin Funeral Home in Cassville.

Della Ann Womack

     Della A. Womack, age 67 of Belmont died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Finley Hospital in Dubuque.  She was born on January 13, 1941, the daughter of Harvey and Edith (Diders) Johnson in Cuba City, WI.  Della married Joseph H. Womack on June 24, 1961 at the Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville.  She was a life long member of the Lutheran Church of Peace.  Della liked to listen to music and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

       Della is survived by her husband, Joe, Belmont; her daughter, Karen (Brent) Schroeder, Platteville; three grandchildren:  Trent, Megan and McKenzie; her sister, Velma (Merle) Curtis, Cuba City; a sister-in-law, Jan Johnson, Fayette; many nieces and nephews.

       She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Johnson.

       Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2008 at the Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville with the Reverend Jeffrey Pederson officiating.  Burial was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville.  Family and friends were welcome from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2008 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.