Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Mary Jo Wepking
Apr 9, 2024
LANCASTER – Mary Jo Wepking, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Edenbrook in Platteville surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1936, the daughter of Gladys Budd. Mary Jo graduated from Fennimore High School in 1954. She married LeRoy Wepking on October 8, 1960, at the Wepking home in Milton Wisconsin. Mary...
Mary Louise Walker
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Walker, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 25, 1933, in Lancaster, the daughter of Celestine “Cel” and Catherine “Rena” (Ertz) Pink. Mary Lou attended St. Clement Catholic School and graduated from Lancaster High School...
Leola A. Skaife
Apr 4, 2024
PRESTON - Leola A. Skaife, 88, of Preston, WI, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2024, at 12:45 pm, at Lancaster Care Center. She was born on August 25, 1935, in Cassville, WI, to the late Roy (Tommy) Schaal and Alice (Greenwood) Schaal. Leola enjoyed various activities throughout her life, including bowling, jewelry-making, and ceramics. She was the proud owner...
Mary Louise Haskins
Apr 3, 2024
On April 3, 2024, the beautiful soul of Mary Louise Haskins left this Earth for her heavenly reward. She felt family love and support surrounding her in her final days as she courageously fought an acute illness at UW Hospital, Madison.
"Mary Lou" was born on June 1, 1931, to Arthur and Blanche Hallingstad in Eau Claire, WI. She spent...
Brenda J. Watters
Apr 1, 2024
LANCASTER - Brenda J. Watters, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at her home on April 1, 2024, at the age of 63, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on April 28, 1960, in Dubuque, IA, Brenda was the daughter of Donald and...
Sharon K. Sweeney
Mar 27, 2024
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Sharon K. Sweeney, age 71, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on March 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 23, 1953. Sharon enjoyed puzzles, word-finds, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Robert, Duane, Tarance, and Amy; grandchildren; and siblings: Tom, Danny, Joe and Karon.
She is preceded...
Donna J. Cook
Mar 25, 2024
Donna J. Cook, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born October 14, 1937, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Hall) Boll. Donna graduated Lancaster High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Donald E. “Gene” Cook on June 11, 1955, at the E & R...
James O. Haas
Mar 24, 2024
James O. “Jim” Haas, age 85, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Potosi. He was born on January 24, 1939, in Cassville, the son of Lawrence and Claribel (Schmelz) Haas. James graduated valedictorian from St. Andrew High School in 1956. On November 14, 1964, James was united in marriage to Mary A....
John P. Brinkmann
Mar 22, 2024
John P. Brinkmann “Hickory” died Friday, March 22, 2024, in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin, on July 10,1941, the third child of Noah and Barbara (Flueck) Brinkmann. He attended St. Charles grade school, graduated from Cassville High School in 1959 and attended UW-Platteville. He was employed by Wisconsin Barge Line, as a deckhand, and ultimately became a...
Kathryn A. Hocking
Mar 22, 2024
Kathryn A. Hocking, age 71, of Fennimore, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Stoughton. She was born on February 8, 1953, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Frederick and Arlene (Earles) Mauk. Kathryn graduated from Benton High School in 1972. After graduation, she earned her CNA certificate. On April 7, 1973,...
Velma L. Steele
Mar 21, 2024
Velma L. Steele, age 105, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Prairie Masion in Prairie du Chien, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in rural Richland County the daughter of Cleon and Clara (Dieter) Hinkle on March 16, 1919. Velma married the love of her life, Fay A. Steele, on May 1,...
Daniel J. Haas
Mar 19, 2024
LANCASTER- Daniel J. Haas, age 63, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Daniel was born the son of Joseph and Sharlene (Ryan) Haas on October 19, 1960, in Dubuque, IA. Daniel loved all things Packers and Wisconsin sports in general. Prior to his stroke, he could be found playing...
Rosemary E. Kuenster
Mar 18, 2024
Rosemary Elaine Clark Yager Kuenster, age 91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and Christian, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on November 1, 1932, in Fennimore, the daughter of John and Hattie (McGraw) Clark. Rosemary grew up in Mount Hope and graduated from Mount Hope High School...
Carrol Laho
Mar 14, 2024
POTOSI - Carrol Laho, lifelong resident of Bensenville, Illinois, recently of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on March 14, 2024. Carrol is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ross Laho; her adoring children, Kevin Cook, Jenny (Jeff) Rowe, Nicholas Laho, Patrick (Slywia) Laho, Aaron (Angela) Laho, and Rebecca (Jason) Laho; her beloved grandchildren, Ethan Rowe, Hailey Rowe, Cody Laho,...
Mary K. Durley
Mar 11, 2024
Mary K. Durley, age 86, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1937, to Daniel B. and Elva M. Kane of Burton, WI. Mary was the second youngest of four children.
Mary K. Kane met Robert H. Durley at a dance in Rockville and that encounter led to a marriage that lasted 65...
David F. Schildgen
Mar 7, 2024
CUBA CITY – David F. Schildgen, age 39, of Cuba City, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 12, 1984, in Lancaster, the son of Gary and Sandra (Hampton) Schildgen. David graduated from Lancaster High School in 2003. Following graduation, he attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. David...
Betty Edge
Mar 4, 2024
Betty June Edge, age 96, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Arkansas. She was born on June 30, 1927, in Stitzer, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Delphia (Budack) Novinski and had 12 siblings. Betty was united in marriage to George H. Edge September 22, 1950, in Lancaster, Wisconsin. George died September 5, 2014 (Just short...
Thomas V. Zenz
Mar 4, 2024
Thomas V. “Tom” Zenz, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 19, 1939, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, the son of Marcus and Maxine (Gillis) Zenz. Tom attended St. Clement grade school and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. He...
Peter F. Durni
Mar 2, 2024
Peter F. Durni, age 57, of Soldiers Grove, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 18, 1966, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Leonard and Gwendolyn (Dutka) Durni. Pete graduated from Southwestern High School in Hazel Green in 1984....
Karen Kay Stevens
Feb 27, 2024
Karen Kay Stevens, age 75, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 17, 1948, the daughter of Carl and Violet Nickel. Karen graduated from Lancaster High School in 1966. On February 13, 1982, she was united in marriage to William Stevens in Linden, WI. Karen’s great passion was...
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