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

Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Jeanette M. Sherman

Jeanette M. Sherman

Nov 4, 2020

Jeanette Mary Zimmer Sherman, age 81, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's / dementia and, most recently, COVID-19. Jeanette was able to age in place at her home with husband John's constant care until her dementia needs increased. She was then moved to Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa, in...

Myrna M. Wepking

Myrna M. Wepking

Nov 4, 2020

Myrna M. (Case) Wepking passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her home in Lancaster. Myrna was born on January 25, 1926, to Harry and Rosa (Crapp) Case. On May 6, 1944, Myrna married Carson Wepking, at the Case family farm on Stage Road. Myrna and Carson farmed the Wepking family farm for their entire married life of over 50...

Anita E. Mceachron

Anita E. Mceachron

Nov 4, 2020

Anita E. McEachron, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, with family by her side. Anita was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on April 7, 1924, daughter of George and Hilma (Adams) Newton. She graduated from Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, MA, in 1942. She attended Berkshire Business College and was employed at General Electric CO., plastics division, in...

Keith D. Edge

Keith D. Edge

Nov 3, 2020

Keith D. Edge, age 66, of Fennimore, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at his home. In keeping with Keith's wishes, there will be no services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is serving the family.

James P. Bindell

James P. Bindell

Nov 3, 2020

James P. "Jim" Bindell, Jr., age 74, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Jim was born on July 21, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the son of James and Betty (Nott) Bindell. Jim attended Thornton High in Harvey, IL. He was united in marriage to Dolores "Dee Dee" Beattie on August 8, 1968, in Chicago, IL. After their...

Marian J. Taylor

Marian J. Taylor

Nov 2, 2020

Marian Josephine Taylor, age 90, of Bloomington, WI, was granted her greatest wish when she was called on by her Heavenly Father from the comfort of her own home on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Lorenz, born in Prairie du Chien, WI, on December 27, 1929. Marian attended grade school at St. John’s...

Janet S. Schmieder

Janet S. Schmieder

Nov 1, 2020

Janet S. "Jan" Schmieder, age 64, of Bloomington, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at her home in Bloomington. Jan was born on January 9, 1956, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Evon (Burbach) Dodds. She married Richard Schmieder on April 24, 1999, in Gotham, Wisconsin. Rich and Jan successfully operated their pyrotechnics business, Platte River...

Myra A. Breuer

Myra A. Breuer

Oct 31, 2020

Myra A. Breuer, age 97, of Monroe, WI, formerly of Cassville, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Monroe Health Services in Monroe. She was born February 14, 1923 in Cassville, the daughter of Conrad and Frances (Mumm) Breuer. Myra was a nurse at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe for many years. Myra is survived by nieces and...

Song S. Shaben

Song S. Shaben

Oct 27, 2020

Song S. Shaben, age 71, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. She was born in South Korea on November 12, 1948, the daughter of Namsin Choi and Gwisan Ji. Song received her general education in South Korea. In 1971, she moved to the United States. On...

Muriel "Dolly" Patterson

Muriel "Dolly" Patterson

Oct 23, 2020

Muriel “Dolly” Patterson, age 90, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born in Chicago, IL, on October 5, 1930, the daughter of Kenneth and Anna Catherine (Horst) Osbon. Muriel married Robert H. “Jerry” Patterson on June 15, 1951 and they were married nearly 65 years when he passed away...

Ruth Ann E. Sellen

Ruth Ann E. Sellen

Oct 20, 2020

Ruth Ann Elizabeth (Lenz) Sellen, age 81, originally of Lancaster, WI, but lately of Madison, WI, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2020, of natural causes following a short illness. Ruth Ann was born on January 2, 1939 in Stitzer, WI. She was the daughter of Donald August and Marie Leona (Funk) Lenz Sr. She married Lothar Otto Schluenz on...

Marcia F. Dailey

Marcia F. Dailey

Oct 12, 2020

Marcia F. Dailey, age 62, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020, at her home. She was born on February 21, 1958, in Lancaster, the daughter of Gerald "Jerry" and Jane Ann (Davies) Bartow. Marcia graduated from Fennimore High School in 1976. She earned her CNA certificate and was employed at Good Samaritan in Fennimore as well...

Eugene O. Bartow

Eugene O. Bartow

Oct 10, 2020

Eugene O. Bartow, age 83, of Ellenboro, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 6, 1937, the son of Floyde and Caroline (Drew) Bartow. On April 24, 1959, Eugene was united in marriage to Wanda Duncan at the Methodist Church in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked as a Union Carpenter for 34 years. Eugene...

Victoria R. Rhoden

Victoria R. Rhoden

Oct 9, 2020

Victoria R. "Vicci" Rhoden, age 43, of Platteville, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 7, 1977, in Madison, the daughter of Robert and Janice (Folbrecht) Schmidt, Jr. Vicci graduated from Lancaster High School in 1995. She furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where she was a member of the...

Mary J. Ellis

Mary J. Ellis

Oct 2, 2020

Mary J. Ellis, age 84, of Platteville formerly of Lancaster, passed away Friday October 2, 2020 at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born October 23, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Olive (Pross) Fiedler. She attended many rural schools. On April 21, 1954, Mary was united in marriage to Roger Ellis at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore. Together they...

Roger R. Ellis

Roger R. Ellis

Oct 2, 2020

PLATTEVILLE, WI – Roger R. Ellis, age 86 of Platteville, WI, formerly of Lancaster, WI, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. He was born November 11, 1933 the son of Orville and Elizabeth (Wisdom) Ellis. On April 24, 1954, Roger was united in marriage to Mary J. Fiedler at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Rachel R. Mcfadden

Rachel R. Mcfadden

Sep 29, 2020

Rachel Rae (Reedy) McFadden, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on March 2, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of George E. and Miriam "Molly" (Swanson) Reedy. She graduated from St, Anthony School of Nursing, Rockford, IL in 1986 and worked as a home health nurse. She married Michael Wayne...

Dolores C. Houghton

Dolores C. Houghton

Sep 29, 2020

Dolores C. Houghton, age 86, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at her home. She was born on October 11, 1933, in Cassville, the daughter of Nick and Rose (Brinkman) Esser. Dolores graduated from Cassville High School in 1951. On October 14, 1961, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Houghton at St. Charles Catholic Church in...

Virgil  L. Blum

Virgil L. Blum

Sep 28, 2020

Virgil L. Blum, age 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born June 17, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Marie (Block) Blum. Virgil graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. He was united in marriage to Janet E. Jackering on June 9, 1959 at St. Clement Catholic...

Mary L. Lund

Mary L. Lund

Sep 27, 2020

POTOSI/LA CROSSE, WI – Mary L. Lund, was born in Mauston, WI, On March 9, 1950 as the only child of L.W. “Wally” and Helen (Haschke) passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, after being diagnosed with a rare uterine sarcoma in late 2019. Despite early detections, surgery and chemo trial participations, the cancer returned. Growing up on the family...

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