Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Shirley A. Schwantes
Mar 30, 2021
Shirley A. Schwantes, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on June 10, 1930, the daughter of George and Elva (Leighty) Schindler. Shirley graduated from Lancaster High School. On December 3, 1948, she married Roger E. Schwantes at the Evangelical Parsonage in Lancaster. Together they farmed at...
Dorothy H. Koeller
Mar 29, 2021
Dorothy H. Koeller, age 93, of Potosi, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home that she resided in since she was 19 years old. She was born on August 4, 1927, in Cassville, the daughter of Herman and Helen (Hampton) Dresen. Dorothy attended Cassville Schools. On September 24, 1946, she was united...
Joanne Marie "Jen" Hermsen
Mar 25, 2021
Joanne M. "Jen" Hermsen, age 95, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Bloomington, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born June 15, 1925 in Cadott, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Susan (Gillitzer) O'Shaughnessy. Jen graduated from Seneca High School in 1943. She was employed as an LPN for the Prairie...
Helen J. Anderson
Mar 17, 2021
LANCASTER - Helen J. Anderson of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born on September 15, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Maurus and Helen (Rourke) Goetz. Helen became the bride of her second husband, Theodore Anderson, on August 5, 1977. They set up house on a farm in Greenwood, Illinois and eventually retired to Lancaster,...
Barbara K. Schildgen
Mar 14, 2021
Barbara K. "Barb" Schildgen, age 70, of Stoughton, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Nazareth Nursing Home in Stoughton. She was born on November 19, 1950, in Lancaster, the daughter of Joseph and Drusilla (Louthain) Schildgen. Barb graduated from Lancaster High School in 1969. She enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable...
Jubilee J. Bohringer
Mar 11, 2021
Jubilee J. Bohringer, age 40, of Bagley, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home. She was born on October 20, 1980, the daughter of Emil and Cyndy (Harris) Bohringer. Jubilee graduated from Lancaster High School. She was employed through Southwest Opportunity Center in Lancaster for nine years before working in Prairie du Chien. Jubilee enjoyed music and...
Theodore P. "Ted" Breuer
Mar 10, 2021
Theodore P. "Ted" Breuer, age 71, of Woodman, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. He was born on October 1, 1949, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the son of Christopher "Chris" and Patricia "Patty" (Nies) Breuer. Ted graduated from West Grant High School in 1967, where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and cross...
Darwin C. Clifton
Mar 9, 2021
Darwin C. Clifton, age 71, of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 1, 1949, the son of Carson and Arlene (Nickel) Clifton. Darwin attended Hurricane country school and graduated from Lancaster High School. On March 22, 1969, he was united in marriage to Beth E....
Judith G. Wright
Mar 4, 2021
Lancaster- Judith “Judy” Glynn (Dies) Wright, age 81, passed away Thursday March 4th , 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She ended her journey on earth with us to join her Heavenly Father. She was born on May 31st, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Frederick E. Dies and Dorothy West Ranson. Judy enjoyed growing up...
Linda E. Roesch
Mar 4, 2021
Linda E Roesch, 56, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, formerly of Potosi, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at St Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. She was born May 1, 1964 in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Linda was the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Keene) Roesch. She worked as a CNA. She enjoyed going to car shows, swap meets, camping, and spending time with her...
Ronald G. "Ronnie" Abing
Mar 2, 2021
Ronald G. "Ronnie" Abing, age 63 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1957 in Dubuque, Iowa; the son of Cyril and Florentine (Wallenhorst) Abing. Ronnie graduated from Lancaster High School in 1975, where he excelled in wrestling and was a leader of the FFA. He...
Richard L Bloodsworth
Feb 23, 2021
Richard L. Bloodsworth, Sr., age 84, of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 12, 1937, in Albia, IA, the son of Fred and Grace (Dicks) Bloodsworth. Richard graduated from Albia High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country stateside. On September 1, 1964, Richard was united...
Sean P. "Sp" Scott
Feb 20, 2021
Sean P. “SP” Scott, age 51, Lancaster, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born in Normal, IL on February 3, 1970 the son of Ronald and Julie (Urban) Scott. He went to Senior High school in Dubuque, IA, after which he worked various jobs. While working at Telegraph Herald, he met his...
Myrna M. Clark
Feb 7, 2021
Myrna M. Clark, age 92, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born in Glen Haven, WI, on September 24, 1928 the daughter of Arnold and Marie (Esser) Junk. Myrna attended Cassville Grade School and graduated from Cassville High School. On November 19, 1952 she was united in married...
Helene M. Reuter
Feb 4, 2021
Helene M. Reuter, age 94, of Lancaster, WI, formerly of Bloomington, WI, passed away early Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Atrium Acute Care Center, Lancaster. Helene slipped away quietly in the wee hours of the morning after seven days of hospice care. Her oldest daughter, Jo Ellen, had flown in and was by Helene’s side on her last day. Born...
Beverly J. Geisler
Feb 3, 2021
Beverly J. Geisler, age 68, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Divine Rehab and Nursing in Fennimore, WI. In keeping with her wishes, a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at a later date. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.
Arlyn A. Bandekow
Feb 2, 2021
Arlyn Alcorn Bandekow, age 85, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born November 28, 1935 at the Doolittle Hospital in Lancaster and weighed 12 pounds! Arlyn was a lifelong, true Wisconsinite – only leaving the state to serve in the Air Force. He was the youngest of 4 children....
Joseph Daniel "Danny" Joyce
Jan 25, 2021
Joseph Daniel "Danny" Joyce, age 88, of Lancaster, WI, formerly of Bloomington, WI, died on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born August 6, 1932, into the family of Jack and Anna (Dressler) Joyce, who farmed between Bloomington and Lancaster. Besides an older sister, Danny had 8 younger siblings, and that raucous and loving household...
Danny D. Bridgeman
Jan 24, 2021
CLINTON, IA – Danny D. Bridgeman, age 51, of Garden Plain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1969, in Onawa, IA, the son of Verlin “Butch” and Retha Lee (Hasbrouck) Bridgeman. Danny attended Charter Oak/Ute, Iowa and Albany, IL grade schools, graduating from Fulton High School in 1987. He was confirmed into the...
Michael J. Kielley
Jan 22, 2021
Michael John Kielley, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home in Patch Grove Township, WI. On April 14, 1950, Floyd and Anna Kielley were blessed with their youngest son, Michael John Kielley. Although being born in Madison, WI, Michael grew up on the Kielley family farm on the outskirts of...
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