Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Jesse Slaughter
Jun 30, 2021
PRAIRE DU CHIEN- Jesse J. Slaughter, age 72, passed away on June 30, 2021, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. He was born on May 6, 1949, in Black Rivers, Wisconsin, the son of Jimmie and Betty (Hager) Slaughter. His childhood was spent in the McGregor, Iowa area. He graduated from MarMac High School in 1968, immediately following graduation he...
Gerald "Jerry" Curtis
Jun 30, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Curtis, age of 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born on December 31, 1929, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Earl and Lucille (Hoffman) Curtis. As a young boy, Jerry lived and grew up in the Cuba City area where he attended grade school and...
Lois I. Dechow
Jun 19, 2021
Lois I. Dechow, age 86, of Cassville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1934, in North Andover, the daughter of LaVern "Vern" and Gertrude (Kirschbaum) Hampton. Lois followed the love of her life, Calvin Dechow, to Colorado Springs, where they were married on...
Robert J. Scott
Jun 18, 2021
Robert J. Scott, age 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 26, 1954, in Lancaster, the son of Dorman and Modesta (Adams) Scott. Robert graduated from Lancaster High School in 1973. Following graduation, he worked various jobs. In 2002, Robert purchased Fubars Tavern in Lancaster that...
Robert E. "Bob" Eckert
Jun 15, 2021
Robert E. “Bob” Eckert Sr, age 91, of Mount Hope passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born January 7, 1930 in Midland, South Dakota, the son of Joseph and Cleone (Wachter) Eckert. Bob attended Millville rural school. He enlisted in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in...
Douglas B. Pluemer
Jun 8, 2021
Douglas B. Pluemer, age 63, from Dubuque, Iowa formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1958, the son of Gerald and Joyce (Kemper) Pluemer. He graduated from Potosi High School. After high school, he drove a semi-truck for many years, which is how he earned the nickname “Diesel...
Rosemary M. Dresen
May 31, 2021
Rosemary M. Dresen, age 95, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Lancaster Health Services, Lancaster. She was born on August 31, 1925, in Lancaster, the daughter of Lawrence and Ila (Eckstein) Bernhardt. Rosemary attended St. Charles Catholic School in Cassville. On May 1, 1954, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dresen at St. Charles...
Rick R. Van Natta
May 30, 2021
Rick R. VanNatta, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born June 18, 1959, in Platteville, Wisconsin to Raymond “Bud” VanNatta and Sharon (Peake) Myers. Rick grew up on a farm outside of North Andover, Wisconsin and although he really did not like farming very much, he was always there...
Lillian M. Mckinney
May 22, 2021
Lillian M. (Fralick) Schnering McKinney, age 92, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born on the family farm, near Bagley, on June 18, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Shrake) Fralick. Lillian graduated from Bagley High School in 1945, followed by nurse assistant training in Chicago and Prairie...
Margaret I. Vesperman
May 22, 2021
Margaret I. Vesperman, age 101, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on December 24, 1919 in Potosi, WI. The daughter of Harry J. and Rose (Crapp) Case. In 1923, the family moved to the Charles A. Case farm in South Lancaster. Margaret graduated from Lancaster High School in...
Mitchell C. Hochhausen
May 22, 2021
Mitchell Carl “Mitch” Hochhausen, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, entered the next phase of his journey on May 22, 2021. Mitch was a very strong believer in Jesus. We take comfort in trusting where this next phase will begin. He was born on May 27, 1957, to Jupe and Lila (Shaben) Hochhausen. They raised him in the great little...
Melvin L. Levins
May 20, 2021
Melvin L. Levins, age 74, of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born March 28, 1947, in Lancaster, the son of Allen and Hazel (Jeardue) Levins. Melvin attended Poynette High School and served in the United States Marine Corp. stateside. He was employed at A.Y. Mc Donald in Dubuque,...
Harold F. "Barney" Bausch
May 17, 2021
Harold F. “Barney” Bausch, age 98, of Monona, Wisconsin, formerly of Lancaster and then Fennimore, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born August 19, 1922 in Cassville, WI, the son of Frank and Hazel (Martin) Bausch. Barney graduated from Lancaster High School in 1941. He enlisted in the United States Army in...
Mary Kay Mcdonald
May 15, 2021
CASSVILLE – Mary Kay McDonald, age 71, of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at her home in Cassville. She was born on October 31, 1949, in Potosi, the daughter of Walter and Leila (Ehlen) Peacock. Mary Kay attended Potosi schools. On February 18, 1967, she was united in marriage to Roger McDonald at St. Charles Catholic...
Linda M. Breuer
May 14, 2021
Linda M. Breuer, age 68, of Cassville, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on October 11, 1952, in Lancaster, the daughter of Joseph and Marcella (Mumm) Breuer. Linda attended school in Cassville. Due to health concerns, she could not complete her schooling. Marcella was able to homeschool Linda and...
Margaret M. O'Rourke
May 2, 2021
Margaret Mary O'Rourke, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster. She was born on October 17, 1926, in Columbus, WI, the daughter of William and Rose (Wedel) Kasper. On November 11, 1950, Margaret was united in marriage to John O'Rourke and together they owned and operated the O'Rourke Funeral Home in...
Wayne B. Farrey
Apr 27, 2021
Wayne B. Farrey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He peacefully went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. With joy, we anticipate seeing him again; though now we wait and celebrate his memorable well-lived life. Wayne was born in Leadmine, Wisconsin on December 15, 1931 to...
Barbara P. Axtell
Apr 25, 2021
Barbara P. Axtell, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on November 14, 1936, in Lancaster, the daughter of Harvey and Pearl (Bass) Wenzel. Barbara graduated from Lancaster High School. On June 19, 1954, she was united in marriage to William F. Axtell. After their...
Linda A. Potts
Apr 14, 2021
Linda A. "Lynn" Potts, age 66, of Fennimore, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born on July 4th, 1954, the daughter of Walter and Shirley Staron. Linda spent her early years as a homemaker. She got remarried in 1995 and retired almost 2 years ago. Many people would refer to her as their "2nd mom" and she...
Mary O. Huser
Apr 14, 2021
Mary O. Huser, age 88, of Glen Haven, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on June 25, 1932, the daughter of Edmund and Charlotte (Ackerman) Mergen. Mary graduated from Bloomington High School in 1950. On July 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to John F. "Jack" Metcalf at St....
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