Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Lila Heck
Feb 21, 2008
Lila Heck was born the daughter of Samuel and Rose (Garvey) Murphy on February 13, 1920 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born to eternal life on February 21, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, with her family at her side. Those left to cherish Lilas memory are her husband, George, her children, Bill (Lori) Heck of Wauwatosa, WI, Rose (Dan) McEleney of Clinton, IA and Mary Ann (Phil) Stroud of Los Alamos, NM, sisters Leona...
Caitlin Elizabeth Recker
Feb 18, 2008
Caitlin Elizabeth Recker, age 5, of Lancaster, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Monday, February 18, 2008 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster after a courageous battle with cancer . She was born July 12, 2002 in Lancaster, WI; the daughter of Benjamin and Sara (Mumm) Recker. Caitlin was a kindergartener at St. Clement Catholic School in...
Steven R. Swart
Feb 15, 2008
Steven R. Swart, age 54, of Monroe, formerly of Platteville, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 15, 2008near his home in Monroe. Steven was born on June 24, 1953 in Hazel Green, the son of Robert A. and Betty J. (Kies) Swart. He graduated from Platteville High School in 1971. While in High School, Steven co-oped with Scott's Implement in Platteville and he continued to work there while attending Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. Steve graduated...
Roger W. Ludwig
Feb 4, 2008
Roger W. Ludwig, age 64, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on December 16, 1943 in Cook County, IL; the son of William and Theresa (Reynolds) Ludwig. Roger graduated from Barrington, IL High School and attended the University of Illinois. He served in the United States Marine Corps...
LaVern McClain
Feb 2, 2008
LaVern McClain, 91, of rural Cornelia, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 at his home.
Services were at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Cornelia United Church of Christ, Cornelia, with Rev. Catherine Carlson presiding. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Cornelia. Family and friends were welcomed from 1:00 p.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church.
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Lawrence G. "Jim" Mahr
Jan 30, 2008
Lawrence G. "Jim" Mahr, age 89, of Lancaster, died Wednesday morning, January 30, 2008 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. Wednesday afternoon, his wife, Ruth Mahr, age 86, also died in the room they shared at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Jim was born October 21, 1918 in Platteville, WI, the son of Lawrence and Bertha (Jentz) Mahr. Ruth...
Ruth I. Mahr
Jan 30, 2008
Lawrence G. "Jim" Mahr, age 89, of Lancaster, died Wednesday morning, January 30, 2008 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. Wednesday afternoon, his wife, Ruth Mahr, age 86, also died in the room they shared at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Jim was born October 21, 1918 in Platteville, WI, the son of Lawrence and Bertha (Jentz) Mahr. Ruth...
Bette J. Butson
Jan 30, 2008
Bette J. Butson, age 86, of Platteville, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center in Platteville. She was born on July 16, 1921 in Colome, South Dakota, the daughter of Michael and Maude (Deacon) Harty. Bette attended and graduated from Colome High School and received a Debate Scholarship to University of South Dakota, but was not able to attend. Bette married Donald J. Butson on November 17, 1948 in Colome. Donald preceded...
Ruth M. Moore
Jan 29, 2008
Ruth M. Moore, age 98, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on August 11, 1909, in Iowa County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Richardson) McIntosh. Ruth was united in marriage to Victor Moore on August 11, 1926, in Galena, IL. Together they owned and operated Garrison...
Clairys B. Stark
Jan 24, 2008
Clairys B. Stark, age 84, of Platteville, died on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center in Platteville. She was born on April 19, 1923 in Blanchardville, the daughter of Martin J. and Belinda (Swiggum) Einerson. She graduated from Platteville State Teachers College and taught at a rural school for one year. Clairys married August H. Gus Stark on June 5, 1945. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1963.
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Mary E. Misky
Jan 22, 2008
Mary E. Misky, age 91, formerly of Platteville, died onTuesday, January 22, 2008 at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mt. Horeb. She was born on February 17, 1916 in Dodgeville, the daughter of Carl and Mary Ann (Thies) Rock. Mary married Ray C. Misky on October 2, 1939 Dodgeville. Ray and Mary had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary...
Joseph A. Grosser
Jan 21, 2008
Joseph A. Grosser, age 85, of Potosi, died on Monday, January 21, 2008, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on May 15, 1922, in Waterloo Township, the son of Arthur and Louise (Jaeger) Grosser. Joe graduated from St. Andrews Catholic High School. He farmed his entire life on the Grosser family farm in Waterloo Township....
Roger D. Esser
Jan 16, 2008
Roger D. Esser, age 72, of Bagley, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 21, 1935 in Wyalusing Township, WI, the son of Harry and Fern (Clark) Esser. Roger graduated from Bagley High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He farmed all of...
Florence I. Zenz
Jan 11, 2008
Florence I. Zenz, age 68, of Lancaster, died Friday, January 11, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born on November 3, 1939 in Eastman, WI; the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Maas) Muntz. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1957. After high school, Florence made Mass bread at St. Dominic Villa in Dubuque....
Mae L. Day
Jan 8, 2008
Mae L. Day, age 87, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on May 18, 1920, the daughter of Adam and Julia (Elskamp) Mink. Mae was untied in marriage to Harold H. Day. He preceded her in death in 1990. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care...
Jon L. Johnson
Jan 6, 2008
Jon L. Johnson, age 60, of Bagley, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at home. He was born October 1, 1947 in Cuba City, WI, the son of Lyle and Patricia (Doser) Johnson. Jon graduated from Potosi High School. He married Gwendolyn M. Brinkman on May 28, 1966 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Cassville. Jon was employed at the former...
Bernard G. "Bunny" Bausch
Jan 2, 2008
Bernard G. "Bunny" Bausch, age 83, of Cassville, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born September 14, 1924 in Cassville, WI, the son of Jacob and Maggie (Kirschbaum) Bausch. Bunny attended country school and farmed on his parents farm. He married Ruth C. Breuer on May 1, 1952 at St. Marys...
Doris R. Hind
Sep 27, 2007
Doris Rose Schollmeyer Hind died on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Woodside Hospice House in Pinellas Park, Florida. She was born in Potosi, Wisconsin on October 25, 1936, and is a former resident of Albany, Georgia, Seneca Falls, New York, and most recently, Leesburg, Florida.
A beloved and dedicated wife and mother, Rose is survived by her two sons, Hobart Martel Hind, Jr. (wife Mary and daughter Phoebe) of St. Petersburg, Florida and...
Geneva H. Stark
Oct 18, 2006
Geneva Helena Stark, age 86, of Cassville, died peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. Geneva was born on March 18, 1925, in Cassville Township, to Chris and Eva (Krischbaum) Meier. She was united in marriage to Orville H. Stark on May 27, 1944, at St. Charles Rectory in Cassville. He preceded her in death on...
Nicholas John "Jack" Valentine
Dec 31, 1953
Nicholas John "Jack" Valentine, age 25, of Cassville, was killed in action on December 31, 1953, during the Korean War, and later accounted for on March 16, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1928, the son of Nicholas and Hilda (Pearson) Valentine. Jack graduated from Cassville High School in 1946. On September 9, 1948, he enlisted into the United...
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