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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

2023 Holiday Remembrance Program: Uniquely Them

2023 Holiday Remembrance Program: Uniquely Them

Dec 2, 2023

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those who have experienced a loss of a loved one.  We are hosting this event to show our support for you and your family.  

Bernard "Buzz" Hartnett

Bernard "Buzz" Hartnett

Dec 1, 2023

Lancaster, WI – Bernard “Buzz” Hartnett, age 90, passed away at Orchard Manor on December 1, 2023, reunited with his wife Beverly who passed just two days prior. After 70 years of marriage, Buzz didn’t make Bev wait long. Though, who knows, maybe she still gave him a little grief for making her wait around.

 

Accentuated by passing...

Beverly J. Hartnett

Beverly J. Hartnett

Nov 29, 2023

Beverly “Bev” J. Hartnett, age 89, passed away peacefully at Orchard Manor on November 29, 2023, after spending her final days surrounded by family — including her husband for a (remarkable!) 70 years, Bernard “Buzz” Hartnett.

 

Bev was born in Liberty Township on August 2, 1934, the daughter of George & Rowena (Bitney) Davies. As a teen, she...

Catherine C. Abing

Catherine C. Abing

Nov 28, 2023

Catherine C. “Katie” Abing, age 87, of Tennyson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, IA.  She was born on November 16, 1936, the daughter of Nick and Loretta (Schardt) Timmerman.  On May 27, 1958, Katie was united in marriage to Irvin A. Abing at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Dale L. Steinmetz

Dale L. Steinmetz

Nov 28, 2023

Dale L. Steinmetz, age 68, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Rosemary J. Wiest

Rosemary J. Wiest

Nov 26, 2023

Rosemary J. Wiest, age 94, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 17, 1929, in Bloomington, the daughter of John and Mary (Crubel) Weber.  Rosemary graduated from Bloomington High School in 1947.  On August 23, 1949, she was united in marriage...

James R. Stimart

James R. Stimart

Nov 24, 2023

James Raymond “Buck Jim” Stimart, age 86, passed away at his home peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1937, on a farm in Bloomington Township, the son of Felix “Speed” and Mary (Broihahn) Stimart.  When he was young, the family moved to Beetown where Jim attended elementary school.  It was there that Jim began...

Arlene M. Rauch

Arlene M. Rauch

Nov 13, 2023

Arlene M. Rauch, age 87, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Edenbrook in Platteville, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 10, 1936, in Bloomington, the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Stark) Gengler.  Arlene attended Bloomington High School.  She helped on the family farm and waitressed at the SanRay.  On April 7, 1956,...

Edith M. Parkins

Edith M. Parkins

Nov 12, 2023

Edith M. Parkins, age 99, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home near Lancaster. She was born July 10, 1924, in rural Cassville, the daughter of Benjamin and May (Taylor) Kirschbaum. They lived in the former Okey School then moved to Cassville. Edith graduated from Cassville High School in 1942. On June 6, 1950,...

Debra A. Colyer

Debra A. Colyer

Nov 11, 2023

DUBUQUE, IOWA – Debra Ann Colyer, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  She was born on February 25, 1966, in Lancaster, the daughter of Almon and Irene (Jeardeau) Reynolds.  Debra was raised on the family farm between Lancaster and Fennimore.  She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1984.  Debra furthered her education at the...

Curtis A. Fetzek

Curtis A. Fetzek

Nov 11, 2023

 

POTOSI - Curtis A. Fetzek, age 73, of Potosi passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, after complications from a massive stroke. Curtis Allan Fetzek was born July 11, 1950, to Frank & Clara (Hetletved) Fetzek. His family lived in White Oak Township, Minnesota at the time of his birth. Curtis was baptized at English Lutheran Church of Tuttle,...

Constance L. Ogden

Constance L. Ogden

Nov 11, 2023

PLATTEVILLE – Constance “Connie” L. Ogden, age 80, of Platteville, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  She was born on February 11, 1943, the daughter of Ted and Agnes (Brunton) Tindell. Connie graduated Platteville High School in 1961.  On May 12, 1962, she was united in marriage to Marvin Ogden.  Marvin enlisted in the United States...

Lori L. Budworth

Lori L. Budworth

Nov 11, 2023

DODGEVILLE – Lori L. Budworth, age 63, of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville.  She was born on March 18, 1960, the daughter of Richard and Ellen (Blackbourn) Krohn.  Lori graduated from Lancaster High School in 1978 and furthered her education at Vo-Tech in Fennimore.  She was employed at Mega Foods in Lancaster. ...

LaVerne L. Oyen

LaVerne L. Oyen

Nov 5, 2023

POTOSI – LaVerne L. Oyen, age 83, of Potosi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Southwest Health in Platteville.  He was born on January 13, 1940, in Jamestown Township, the son of Peter and Celestine (Brink) Oyen.  LaVerne attended St. Andrew Catholic School in Tennyson.  He worked for various farmers and was also a laborer with several...

Sherry K. Fuller

Sherry K. Fuller

Nov 4, 2023

Earth lost a gentle soul on Saturday, November 4, 2023, when Sherry Kay Fuller passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, which would have been her 51st wedding anniversary with Jim. Sherry was born on September 15, 1952, in Lancaster, Wisconsin the daughter of Howard and Darlene (Brauchler) Meighan.  She graduated from Lancaster High School in...

Thomas J. Sahr

Thomas J. Sahr

Nov 2, 2023

BLOOMINGTON – Thomas James “Tom” Sahr, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison at the age of 80.  Tom was born on September 3, 1943, the son of Harlan and Elsie (Hitch) Sahr in Fort Atkinson.  He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1961.  Tom was united in marriage to Randy...

Lois M. Vorwald

Lois M. Vorwald

Nov 1, 2023

LANCASTER - Lois Mae (Kirschbaum) Vorwald, age 95, of Lancaster, was born on October 16, 1928, the fifth child of Gerhardt J. and Dolly Ruth (Cadwell) Kirschbaum in rural Cassville, Wis.  She peacefully passed away on November 1, 2023, lovingly surrounded by her family while receiving care from St. Croix Hospice and caregivers at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster, Wis.

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Laudell G. Culver

Laudell G. Culver

Oct 31, 2023

WOODMAN – Laudell G. Culver, age 90, of Woodman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 24, 1933, on the Culver family farm, the son of Fond and Hazel (Steinbach) Culver.  Laudell attended Fennimore High School and then began farming with his father.  On December 21,...

Velma C. Beesecker

Velma C. Beesecker

Oct 28, 2023

LANCASTER – Velma C. Beesecker, age 97, of Lancaster passed away at home on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was born on April 30, 1926, in Maquoketa, IA, the daughter of Chester and Ethel (Applegate) Lister.  After graduating from high school, she was a teacher in a one room schoolhouse.  During the summer months, Velma attended the University of Iowa...

Dolores E. Lyons

Dolores E. Lyons

Oct 28, 2023

Dolores Emma Lyons, age 94, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Lancaster Health Services.  She was born on February 11, 1929, in La Crosse.  Her mother passed away when she was ten.  After her mother’s passing, Dolores moved to Lancaster with her older sister, Marie, who raised her.  She graduated from Lancaster High School in...

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