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

Aug 8, 2016

 

Carol J. Udelhoven, age 84, of Mineral Point, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, at Upland Hills Health Center in Dodgeville. She was born on September 30, 1931, in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Charles J. and Cecile V. (Weaver) Schwarz. It was there that she met Donald R. Udelhoven who was a PFC...

Aug 4, 2016

 

Katherine A. Robinson, age 102, of Cassville, died Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. Katherine was born on March 26, 1914 in Cassville, the daughter Glen & Mary (Thomas) Ashlock. She attended Cassville public schools and graduated in 1932. Katherine married Sherwood Robinson on October 7, 1933. They traveled along the Mississippi River, following...

Aug 2, 2016

 

Kathryn M. Kuster, age 98, a lifelong Potosi resident, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Kathryn was born on February 8, 1918, the daughter of Leo and Olive Winkler.

She married J. Spencer Kuster on August 27, 1940 in Tennyson.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter,...

Aug 1, 2016

 

Theodore W. "Ted" Anderson, age 89 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born August 16, 1926 in Chicago IL.

"I Love Life!"

Ted said this even as his Alzheimer's symptoms worsened during his five years living in Orchard Manor Nursing Home, the place he called "Home". Ted grew up...

Jul 27, 2016

 

Douglas D. Wolf, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1954, the son of Robert L. and Marian D. (Keene) Wolf. Doug graduated from Lancaster High School in 1973. On August 9, 1975, he married his high school sweetheart, Kristine A. Noble at the Lancaster Congregational Church....

Jul 26, 2016

 

Grace Marlene "Marly" (Deutsch) Haskins, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 216, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Born in New York City, Marly moved with her family at an early age to St Paul MN, where her father was employed as an interior decorator, and her mother taught high school English. After grade...

Jul 24, 2016

 

Margaret M. Koopman, age 97, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on September 30, 1918, the daughter of Paul and Susan (Gillitzer) O'Shaughnessy. Margaret graduated from Seneca High School. On November 6, 1940, she was united in marriage to Omer C. Koopman at...

Jul 19, 2016

 

Harold H. Faherty, age 90, of Platteville, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at his home, under the care of Home Health United Hospice and surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born on December 7, 1925 in Platteville, a son of Charles & Margaret (Linden) Faherty.

Harold enlisted in the Marines, and served his country during World War II in...

Jul 14, 2016

 

John C. Hovancak, Jr., age 66, of Dodgeville, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, in an automobile accident in Potosi Township, Grant County. John was born on August 21, 1949 in Harvey, IL, the son of John & Vernabelle (Retzlaff) Hovancak, Sr.

John went to Ascension grade school and high school at Thorton Township. After attending Thorton Junior College, he took flying lessons for a pilot's license in 1968; he then enlisted in...

Jul 6, 2016

 

Melvin L. Houghton, age 89, of Cassville, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1926, in Beetown Township, the son of Louis and Helena (Bast) Houghton. Mel graduated from Lancaster High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corp. during World War...

Jul 4, 2016

 

Beverly D. Wallin, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016, with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 5, 1930, the daughter of Allen and Freda (Turk) Powers of rural Seneca. Beverly graduated from Seneca High School in 1948. On June 30, 1948, she married Charles Wallin and from this union...

Jun 20, 2016

 

Stacy Joy Walker, age 42, formerly from Cassville, WI, died Monday, June 20, 2016, from complications after surgery. Daughter of Thomas C. Walker (deceased) and Roberta P. Walker, sister to Thomas C. Walker, Jr, Daniel D. Walker (Holly) and Philip J. Walker.

Born and raised in Cassville, WI, she attended the Cassville Elementary Grade School, Cassville High School Class...

Jun 14, 2016

 

Ralph L. Noble, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on August 20, 1931, in Lancaster, the son of George E. and Gertrude B. (Dobson) Noble. Ralph graduated from Lancaster High School in 1949. He traveled to Seattle for a short time where he met...

Jun 11, 2016

 

Jason V. Kelly, age 41, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born December 29, 1974, the son of Thomas and Marlene (Reuter) Kelly. Jason graduated from Potosi High School in 1992. He was employed at Flexsteel in Dubuque, and most recently at Dyersville Die Cast in Dyersville, IA. Jason enjoyed golfing, grilling out, and hockey games. He...

Jun 10, 2016

 

Kathy J. Speth, age 69, of Belmont, Wisconsin passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, June 10, 2016, after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. She was born on December 22, 1946 in Platteville, Wisconsin to Burdette and Carol (Weittenhiller) Dobson. Throughout her life, Kathy had a passion for caring for others, especially the elderly. This lifelong commitment began at the age...

Jun 9, 2016

 

Robert H. "Jerry" Patterson, age 86, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on March 28, 1930 in Barrington, IL, the son of Robert H. and Ethel Mae (Liles) Patterson Sr. Jerry graduated from Barrington High School, and later attended Illinois Institute of Technology. He earned his Bachelor of Science,...

Jun 8, 2016

 

Ruby E. Marcue, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on October 14, 1938, in Lancaster, the daughter of William Jess and Ruby Bernice (Webster) Whitham. Ruby graduated from Bloomington High School in 1957. On February 4, 1960, she was united in marriage to Cletus...

Jun 6, 2016

 

Carol Jane Nabbefeld, age 91, of Platteville, WI passed away peacefully with her children Craig and Karen at her side, on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Ingleside Manor, Mount Horeb. Carol was born on July 12, 1924 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Vivian Arthur and Lorraine Drury.

Carol had many jobs during her lifetime from working at the...

Jun 5, 2016

Jun 5, 2016

 

Arthur C. "Art" Erickson, age 94 of North Andover, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1921 in Besmer, Michigan the son of August and Helbie (Turpinen) Erickson. Art graduated from Ironwood High School, Ironwood Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Army during WW II, stationed overseas in London. He was...