Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Oct 12, 2009

 

Earl D. Buss, 90, formerly of Potosi, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in El Cajon, California.

Graveside services with Teri A. Hanson officiating were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009 at Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi Township. Visitation from 1:00 until time of services Friday at the Martin Funeral Home in Potosi.

Oct 10, 2009

 

 Rosalie A. Friederick, age 49, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Finley Hospital, Dubuque. She was born on December 17, 1959, in  Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Edmund and Helen (Leibold) Droessler. Rosalie graduated from Lancaster High School and attended Southwest Tech in Fennimore. On May 12, 1984, she was united in marriage to Matthew...

Oct 8, 2009

 

Eugene Gene Francis Hore, age 70, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on January 30, 1939, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Alberta (Burbach) Hore. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. Gene enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and served his country in Germany as...

Oct 7, 2009

 

 Jacquelyn Jean Russell, age 83, of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at her daughters home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cassville on July 2, 1926, the daughter of John and Deanne (Oelke) Cathers. Jackie grew up in Cassville and thoroughly loved being a part of the Adrian, Esser, and Bausch extended family. After...

Oct 7, 2009

 

Arthur C. Larkin, age 84, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. He was born on July 6, 1925, in Jamestown, New York, the son of Joseph and Violet (Chisholm) Larkin. In 1943, he graduated from Lakewood High School in New York. Arthur enlisted in the  United States Army Air Corp and was...

Sep 30, 2009

 

 Mason F. Chapman, age 79, of Moline, IL, formerly of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island. He was born on February 14, 1930, in Milton Junction, the son of Glen and Sylvia (Balch) Chapman. On October 8, 1950, Mason was united in marriage to Carolyn Hill at the  Lancaster United Methodist Church. He...

Sep 28, 2009

 

 John C. Moris, age 87, of Bloomington, died on Monday, September 28, 2009, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1922, in Bloomington, the son of Peter and Eleanora (Crubel) Moris. John enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and served his country in Europe and was honorably discharged in January of 1946. John was united in...

Sep 26, 2009

 

Donald H. Champion, age 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at  Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien. He was born on March 27, 1928, the son of Orlo and Hazel (Budworth) Champion on the family farm in Little Grant Township. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1945.

On January 27, 1953, Donald was united...

Sep 26, 2009

Sep 26, 2009

 

Gary Lee Stagman, age 57, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on December 22, 1951 in Prairie du Chien, the son of Charles and Helen (Bean) Stagman. He graduated from West Grant High School in 1970. He furthered his education at UW-LaCrosse, graduating in 1974 with a degree in...

Sep 22, 2009

 

 Jerome "O.J." F. Reilly, age 86, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on March 18, 1923, in Platteville. He was drafted into the United Sates Navy in 1942. Jerome served his country in the Pacific Theatre and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Seaman First Class. On January...

Sep 20, 2009

 

Janet K. Blum, age 72, of Beetown, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster, following a battle with cancer. She was born on March 25, 1937, in Beetown, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Garthwaite) Jamison. On November 20, 1954, Janet was united in marriage to Paul Pete...

Sep 17, 2009

 

 Frances B. Lorenz, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born in Platteville on February 25, 1924, the fourth of five daughters born to John and Lucile (Farr) Buser. Fran graduated from Platteville High School in 1941. On April 17, 1948, she was united in marriage to Robert...

Sep 5, 2009

 

Eunice H. Dressler, age 77, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. She was born on June 2, 1932, in rural Fennimore, the daughter of Paul and Carol (Cohen) Hollenberger. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1950. On September 18, 1952, Eunice was united in marriage to Richard Dressler at St. Lawrence OToole...

Sep 4, 2009

 

Janice J. Miller, age 82, of Bagley, died on Friday, September 4, 2009, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on June 1, 1927, in Cassville, the daughter of Andrew and Elenora (Brinkman) Kirschbaum. She married George Jr Miller on June 11, 1945, at  St. Johns Catholic Church in Patch Grove. Janice was a member of the...

Sep 3, 2009

 

Janet (Stuessy) Plourde age 76, of Platteville passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009. She was born on December 3, 1932 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dr. Milton and Susan (Willis) Stuessy. Janet earned a degree from the Platteville Teachers College and in 1968 earned a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis on English from the University...

Sep 3, 2009

 

 Lucille M. Klein Mindham, age 78, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at her home in rural Lancaster. She was born on April 29, 1931, in Platteville, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Hying) Lane. She attended school at Dubuque, Iowa. On August 6, 1973, Lucille was united in marriage to Fred J. Mindham. She enjoyed fishing,...

Aug 29, 2009

 

 Gordon Charles Fruit, age 92, of New Lisbon, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Hess Memorial Hospital in Mauston.

He was born on April 13, 1917 in  Waukesha, WI, the son of Clyde and Lucy (Chapman) Fruit. Gordon was united in marriage to Alice E. Fleck on November 13, 1941. Together they farmed for many years in...

Aug 29, 2009

Aug 26, 2009

 

 Ernest E. Krogman, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at the Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. Ernie was born on May 12, 1925, in the town of Bloomington, the son of Herman and Julia (Trumm) Krogman. He graduated from  Bloomington High School in 1943. Upon graduation, he served in the...