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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

Thomas L. Saxby

Thomas L. Saxby

Mar 1, 2018

BAGLEY – Thomas L. Saxby, age 65, of Bagley, WI, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2017. In keeping with the wishes of Thomas, there will be no funeral services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is assisting the family.

John  H. Gehde

John H. Gehde

Feb 25, 2018

John Herbert Gehde, II, age 87, of West Salem, formerly of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Lakeview Health Center, West Salem. He was born on July 3, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the son of John H. and Charlotte M. (Berry) Gehde, Sr. John served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 until...

Bernice M Mergen

Bernice M Mergen

Feb 23, 2018

PATCH GROVE – Bernice M. Mergen, age 97, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born May 19, 1920, the daughter of Joseph G. and Katherine (Kundrat) Paulus. Bernice graduated from Prairie du Chien High School. On June 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to George L. Mergen...

Richard W. Fiedler

Richard W. Fiedler

Feb 17, 2018

LANCASTER – Richard W. Fiedler, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born on January 26, 1932, in Worthington, IA, the son of Edward and Olive (Pross) Fiedler. Richard attended Fennimore Schools. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 and...

William Aaron Fure

William Aaron Fure

Feb 16, 2018

CASSVILLE - William Aaron "Will" Fure, beloved son of Bradley Fure and Michelle Mahr, was born an angel on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster WI. Will may not have been in this world long, but he made a great impact on his family and will be loved and missed always. Will is survived by his...

Gary W. Peacock

Gary W. Peacock

Feb 13, 2018

Gary W. Peacock, age 78, of Potosi, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster, of heart failure with his loving wife by his side. Gary was born on April 15, 1939, in Potosi, the son of Walter and Leila (Ehlen) Peacock. He graduated from Potosi High School. On May 4, 1963, he was...

Marla Lee Straka

Marla Lee Straka

Feb 13, 2018

Marla Lee Straka passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Grant Regional Health Center. Marla was born on March 29, 1943 the daughter of Fred “Fritz” and Viola (Rossing) Stich. She married Francis “Frank” Straka on May 11, 1963. Marla dedicated her life to her loving family; caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She is survived by...

Dale W. Kipper

Dale W. Kipper

Feb 11, 2018

Dale W. Kipper, age 48, of Highland, WI, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. A prayer service honoring Dale's life will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Connie Matye officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2018...

Marjorie B. "Marge" Maahs

Marjorie B. "Marge" Maahs

Feb 7, 2018

Marjorie B. “Marge” Maahs, age 97, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at ManorCare in Platteville. She was born April 17, 1920 in Potosi Township, the daughter of Leo and Esther (Richardson) Kelly. Marge attended Rigsby School and was later united in marriage to Donald “Bud” Maahs. She was employed for a time at the...

Matthew  C. Schroeder

Matthew C. Schroeder

Feb 6, 2018

Matthew C. "Matt" Schroeder, age 35, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at UW Hospitals & Clinics in Madison. He was born on October 8, 1982, in Lancaster the son of Pat and Karen (Kjos) Schroeder. Matt attended Lancaster High School where he was the manager for wrestling and football and during his senior year he was the honorary...

Marie M. Mccann

Marie M. Mccann

Feb 3, 2018

Marie M. McCann, age 89, of Cassville, daughter of Joseph and Christine (Kirschbaum) Schauff, was the last to leave this world and join her four brothers and four sisters on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born on May 14, 1928, in Cassville, and attended Cassville country school. Marie resided in Cassville all...

Barbara J. Bausch

Barbara J. Bausch

Jan 31, 2018

Lancaster – Barbara Jean “Barb” Bausch, age 63, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, after a five-year courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born on November 17, 1954, in Platteville, the daughter of Byron and Wilma (Pierce) Landon. Barb attended Lancaster Community Schools, graduating from Lancaster High School in 1973. She...

John F. Breuer

John F. Breuer

Jan 30, 2018

STERLING, IL – John F. Breuer, age 66, of Sterling, IL, formerly of Cassville, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Lancaster, WI, on December 26, 1951 the son of August and Mary (Kirschbaum) Breuer. He attended Cassville High School and married Dana Worsham on June 14, 1975. John...

John F Patterson

John F Patterson

Jan 29, 2018

Bloomington, WI - John Francis Patterson, age 87, died Monday, January 29, 2018 of congestive heart failure at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster, WI. John was born Feb. 3, 1930 in Leadmine, WI, the only child of Bernard and Zita (McKenna) Patterson, and the only grandchild of John T. and Alice (Lyness) Patterson. He attended first and second grades in...

Terry R.  Peterson

Terry R. Peterson

Jan 29, 2018

Terry R. Peterson, age 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at UW-Madison Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on September 2, 1944, in Platteville, the son of Sydney and Ivanell (Hartnett) Peterson. Terry graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963. On October 21, 1978, he was united in marriage to Sandra K. Hiday. Terry...

Maxine L. Weber

Maxine L. Weber

Jan 25, 2018

Maxine L. Weber, age 97 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. She was one of eleven children, born January 27, 1920 the daughter of Fred and Belva (Duncan) Clauer. Maxine married Frank Weber on September 28, 1939. Together they farmed in the Slabtown area for many years....

Duane J. Steiner

Duane J. Steiner

Jan 24, 2018

Duane J. “Du” Steiner, age 75, of Lancaster, passed away following a short illness on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. He was born in Darlington, WI, August 22, 1942 the son of Harold and Phyllis (White) Steiner. Duane was raised with many siblings on the family farm near Fayette, WI, and graduated from Darlington...

Margaret M. Heileman

Margaret M. Heileman

Jan 23, 2018

CASSVILLE - Margaret M. Heileman, age 96, of Chicago, IL passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Heritage Woods, Belvidere, IL with family by her side. Marge was born on September 13, 1921, in Cassville, WI, the daughter of Albert and Louise (Reding) Heileman. She and her sister, Inez, worked in a munitions factory near Savannah, IL during World...

Arlyne M Nuti

Arlyne M Nuti

Jan 23, 2018

Arlyne Marie Nuti, age 86, passed away at the Lexington Health Care Center of Bloomingdale, IL on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1931 in Glen Haven, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Lucy “Girlie” (Metcalf) Nuti. Arlyne graduated from Bloomington High School in 1949, then attended Alverno College in Miwuakee Wisconsin, where she received a...

Elain E. Heiar

Elain E. Heiar

Jan 22, 2018

Elaine Elizabeth (Brown) Heiar, age 90, formerly of Bloomington, Wisconsin, died Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born October 17, 1927, in Woodman, WI to Ed and Harriet (Hodgson) Brown. She spent her youth in Woodman, Boscobel, and Wauzeka. She graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1945. On August 31, 1948, she married Robert A. Heiar at St. Mark’s Catholic...

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