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

Aug 25, 2015

 

Patrica A. Smith, age 72, of Prairie du Chien, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at her residence in Prairie du Chien. Pat was born on February 23, 1943, in Lancaster, the daughter of Harley and Esther (Brandemuehl) Foster. On April 2, 1977, she married Dr. Clifford Smith. Together they spent many years raising Appaloosa horses in rural Prairie du Chien. Clifford preceded...

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Aug 13, 2015

 

Joyce Mary Adrian, age 61, of Madison, formally of Cassville, died Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born March 13, 1954, at home in Cassville. She was the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Vogt) Adrian. Joyce graduated from Cassville High School in the class of 1972. She started her career taking care of people at Lake Shore Manor. Joyce...

Aug 12, 2015

 

Karen A. Harris, age 72, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. Karen was born on December 30, 1942, to George and Dorothy (Dubel) Harris. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, babysitting, cleaning, riding her bike, sweets, and Diet Pepsi.

Karen is survived by her step-mother, Donalean Harris of Bagley; and several nieces, other relatives, and...

Aug 12, 2015

 

Roberta L. Muntz, age 55 of Lancaster, formerly of Cassville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Grant Regional Health Center. She was born July 14, 1960 the daughter of Robert and Rose (Ward) Bohringer. Roberta attended St. Charles Catholic School and graduated from Cassville High School in 1978. She married Dorrance "Jake" Muntz at St. Perter's Lutheran Church...

Aug 2, 2015

 

James W. "Sonny" White, age 86, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on February 15, 1929, in Lancaster, the son of James A. and Elvina K. (Kress) White. Sonny loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting turkey and deer, cooking, the Chicago Cubs, and doing arts and...

Jul 29, 2015

 

Elgin J. Hooker, age 90, of Hillsboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Elroy, WI. He was born on November 13, 1924, in Hillsboro, the son of Edward and Mary (Snorek) Hooker. Elgin attended school in Hillsboro. On October 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Kouba at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Elgin...

Jul 25, 2015

 

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Droullard, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in Platteville. Mary was born on June 1, 1925 in Newburyport, MA, to Otis & Mary (O'Connor) Burrell.

Mary worked for a factory during World War II for the war effort. Mary's brother Norman, who served during the war, introduced her to...

Jul 24, 2015

 

Marlyn "Mike" A. Nelson, age 79, of Cassville, passed away Friday, July 24th, 2015 at Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse. Mike was born on March 17, 1936 in Price, WI, a son of Gaylord Sr. and Adeline (Buend) Nelson.

Mike served in the U.S. Army. He toured the states as a tour bus driver and truck driver. He...

Jul 20, 2015

 

Jared J. Winkers, age 17, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015, at his home due to an accidental shooting. He was born on August 4, 1997, in Lancaster, the son of Kelly and Kit (Kelley) Winkers. Jared graduated from Cassville High School in May 2015 and was attending Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore working towards...

Jul 13, 2015

 

Shirley C. Keller, age 86, of Platteville, formerly of Kenosha, died Monday, July 13, 2015, at Manor Care in Platteville, with her family by her side. Shirley was born on March 5, 1929 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Clemons & Minnie (Meyer) Paasch. She attended local area schools. Shirley married LaVerne "Jack" Keller in 1947. They later divorced....

Jul 7, 2015

 

Jerry D. Cromwell, age 76, of Cassville, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.

Private family services will be held. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.

Jul 3, 2015

 

Sandra A. "Sandy" Noble, age 72, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. She was born on November 14, 1942, the daughter of Claude and Doris (Knapp) Schmieder. Sandy graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School with the first graduating class in 1960. On October 12, 1963, she married Willard J. "Bill"...

Jul 2, 2015

 

Margaret J. Breuer, age 79, of Glen Haven, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on December 22, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Crubel) Weber. Margaret married Burnell A. Breuer on February 20, 1957. They lived and farmed near Glen Haven raising their family there until 1992 when they moved...

Jul 2, 2015

 

Bruce Roy Bailie, age 49, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home. He was born on November 5, 1965, in Lancaster, the son of Elmer and Leila (Needham) Bailie. Bruce attended school at Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1984. He farmed with his parents until his father passed away in 1998 and his mother passed away...

Jul 1, 2015

 

Alice M. "Grandma Tweety" Speth, 90, of Belmont, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dodgeville. Alice was born on December 9, 1924 on the family farm in Jo Daviess County, IL the daughter of Albert & Minnie (Gammelien) Holtz. Alice married Dick "Big Foot" Speth on January 22, 1943 at the church parsonage in Platteville. They lived all...

Jun 30, 2015

 

Dorothy I. Harasha, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. She was born on July 16, 1918, in Lancaster, the daughter of William and Essie (Edward) Garthwaite. After graduating from Lancaster High School, Dorothy was employed at the Grant County Court House with the Agricultural Program. On August 3, 1939,...

Jun 26, 2015

 

Leo J. Hahn, age 91 passed away on Friday June 26, 2015 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born June 19, 1924 in Fennimore, the son of Joseph and Mary (Fuerstenberg) Hahn. Leo graduated from Lancaster High School in 1942 and was united into marriage to June M. Reed on January 9, 1946 at St. Clement...

Jun 22, 2015

 

Laura L. Esser, age 46, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015, at her parent's home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1969, in New Jersey, the daughter of Kenneth and Judith (Buschbom) Stappert, Jr. Laura graduated from Cassville High School in 1987. She...