Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Dorothy R. Bontrager
Oct 13, 2018
Dorothy Rose (Schlabach) Bontrager, age 88 years, 9 months, 28 days, of 8514 Slabtown Rd., Lancaster, WI, 53813, died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at her home. She was born December 15, 1929, in Hicksville, OH, the daughter of Joas D. and Barbara (Schwartz) Schlabach. On November 4, 1948, she was united in marriage to Henry S. Bontrager. They lived in...
Rita M. Reinecke
Oct 12, 2018
Rita M. Reinecke, age 86, of Potosi passed away at home on Friday, October 12, 2018. She was born in Potosi township on November 14, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Abing) Leibfried. Rita attended Potosi grade school and graduated from Potosi High School before continuing her education at St. Mary’s Nursing School in Madison. She worked as a...
John L. Fowler
Oct 5, 2018
LANCASTER – John Louis Fowler, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018, at Morningside Assisted Living. He was born on October 18, 1947, in Hazel Green, the son of Jack and Helen (Lehrman) Fowler. He graduated from Platteville High School and furthered his education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore where he earned a degree...
Carol C. Kirchner
Oct 5, 2018
Carol C. Kirchner, age 91, of Cuba City, WI, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. She was born November 30, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Carl and Helga Staal. Carol married Edward Kirchner in August of 1946. Throughout her life, Carol sold Tupperware, and worked at the Hotel and...
Robert D. Merkes
Oct 4, 2018
Robert D. Merkes, age 61, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 4, 1956 the son of Peter and Yvonne (Heacock) Merkes. Robert graduated Platteville High School. He later enlisted in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, stationed in Germany. Robert married Karla R....
Sheldon James Ralph
Sep 29, 2018
Sheldon James "Jim" Ralph, age 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on September 12, 1949, in Lancaster, the son of Homer and Nancy (Smith) Ralph. Jim graduated from Lancaster High School in 1967. He furthered his education at Lawrence University in Appleton, where he played varsity...
Paul W. Krogman
Sep 28, 2018
Paul William Krogman, age 88, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1930, in Grant County, the son of Herman and Julia (Trumm) Krogman. Paul attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Bloomington High School. He furthered his education...
Patricia A. Kohlenberg
Sep 23, 2018
Patricia A. Kohlenberg, age 64, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of James R. and Charlotte (Hermsen) Kluesner. Pat graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School and in 1972 she...
Mary M. Horner
Sep 23, 2018
Mary M. Horner, age 93, of Potosi, WI, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, WI. She was born July 28, 1925 in Potosi, the daughter of Celestine and Hilda (Zenz) Brawner. Mary attended the St. Andrew School in Tennyson, WI. She was married to Robert Leeser, who preceded her in death in 1950,...
Ruth M. Argus
Sep 18, 2018
Ruth M. Argus, age 73, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. She was born on April 23, 1945 in Cambria, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Leeser) Argus. Ruth attended the St. Andrew grade school in Tennyson, graduated from Potosi High School, and then went on to cosmetology school...
Douglas V Gotzinger
Sep 12, 2018
Douglas V. Gotzinger, age 75, of Potosi, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1942 the son of Edward and Esther (Udelhoven) Gotzinger. Doug attended Boice Creek grade school and graduated from Potosi High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Mary K. Schneider on May 18, 1963 at St. Clement...
Nicholas A. Kerkenbush
Sep 11, 2018
NICHOLAS “NICK” A. KERKENBUSH, beloved father, son and husband, age 40 of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly at work on Tuesday September 11, 2018 in Madison. Nick was born March 28, 1978, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, to Daniel and Alice (Caya) Kerkenbush. He graduated from Potosi High School in 1997 where he was all-conference in football, baseball and basketball. In 2002, he...
Carolyn Y. Zimmer
Sep 10, 2018
Carolyn Y. Zimmer, age 95, formerly of Glen Haven, WI, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018. She was born on March 24, 1923, the daughter of Floyd and Aggie (Hillary) Rech. On April 30, 1941, Carolyn was united in marriage to Joseph Zimmer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Grant...
Barbara J. Berntgen
Sep 6, 2018
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Barbara J. "Barb" Berntgen, age 70, of Prairie du Chien, formally of Potosi, passed away at her residence, Thursday, September 6, 2018. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is entrusted with her care.
Lyle E. Morrow
Aug 28, 2018
Lyle E. Morrow, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his home. He was born on August 11, 1933, in Little Grant Township, the son of Archie and Genevieve (Griswold) Morrow. He graduated from Lancaster High School. Following graduation, Lyle was drafted into the United States Army. He served his country for two years. In...
Danny L Cooper
Aug 26, 2018
Danny L. "Dan" Cooper, age 70, of Cassville, died on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at UW Hospitals in Madison. He was born on November 9, 1947, in Cassville, the son of Keith Adrian and Marion Cooper. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1965. On October 6, 1965, Dan was united in marriage to Catherine M. Rauch. After their marriage,...
Kelley R Richter
Aug 24, 2018
FENNIMORE – Kelley R. Richter, age 58, of Fennimore, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. Private family services will be at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is entrusted with his care.
Dennis C. Paulus
Aug 23, 2018
Dennis C. Paulus, age 60, of Bloomington, WI, passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie Du Chien, WI. He was born August 6, 1958 the son of Charles and Loris (Clark) Paulus. Dennis married Judy Enke on May 5, 1990, and they enjoyed twenty-five years together before she...
Gloria S Curtis
Aug 23, 2018
LANCASTER – Gloria S. Curtis, age 91, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Morningside Assisted Living with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 19, 1927, in Hazel Park, MI, the daughter of Philip and Mabel (Udelhofen) Ames. Gloria graduated from Hazel Park High School. In October of 1947,...
Betty J. Schurman
Aug 21, 2018
LANCASTER – Betty June Schurman, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 25, 1927, in Waterloo Township, the daughter of George and Austa (Finnegan) Blackbourn. Betty graduated as Salutatorian from Lancaster High School in 1945 and furthered her education...
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