Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Larry O'Neil
Jul 19, 2013
Larry E. Beagle ONeil, age 60, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on November 26, 1952, in Sparta, the son of Eugene Fritz and Marlene (Peterson) ONeil. Larry graduated from Lancaster High School in 1970....

Amanda H. Reuter
Jul 17, 2013
Amanda H. Reuter, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 17, 1930, in Cuba City, the daughter of Thomas and Eunice (Kittoe) Holt. Amanda attended school at Cuba City and Spring Green. On August 18, 1965, she was united in...

Peggy S. Morse
Jul 15, 2013
Peggy S. Morse, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born on December 27, 1921, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Frederick Donald and Hope Schreiber. Peggy married Edward Morse, Jr. in Madison in 1943 and followed him to San Francisco where she lived and worked while he was...

A. Frances Gifford
Jul 15, 2013
A. Frances Gifford, age 91, of Bagley, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 28, 1920, the daughter of Richard and Sophia (Krejci) Freilinger. In 1938, Frances graduated from Portage High School. She met R. Keith Gifford at Longs Barn in Kaneville, IL, and they were united in marriage on October...

Melvin M. Nechvatal
Jul 14, 2013
Melvin M. Nechvatal, age 91, of Lancaster, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was born on February 26, 1922, in Highland, the son of Matt and Mary (Melkas) Nechvatal. Melvin was raised on the family farm in Montfort. He later moved to San Diego, CA, and served his country in the United States Navy....

Earl Donaldson
Jul 13, 2013
Earl L. Donaldson, age 90, of Beetown, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born on June 18, 1923, the son of Lester and Armel (Halstead) Donaldson. Earl enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. On June 8, 1944, he was united in marriage to Pauline Thorpe. Earl was from a family of carpenters that could...

Bernice Langkamp
Jul 12, 2013
Bernice D. Langkamp, age 95, passed away surrounded by her family in Janesville on Friday, July 12, 2013. She was born on April 7, 1918, in Belmont, the daughter of Walter and Stella (Martens) Riechers. Bernice attended Faulkton Public Schools, Faulkton, South Dakota, graduating from Faulkton High School with the class of 1936. In June of 1939, she moved...

Ruth A. Beck
Jul 11, 2013
Ruth A. Beck, age 82, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 21, 1930, the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Riddiough) Hartwick. Ruth graduated from Lone Rock High School. She was employed at St. Josephs Hospital in Dodgeville and Mineral Point Care Center. Ruth enjoyed cooking,...

Daniel N. Hampton
Jul 10, 2013
Daniel N. Hampton, age 56, of Mt. Hope, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 30, 1957, the son of Norbert and Rose (Barr) Hampton. In 1975, Daniel graduated from Bloomington High School. He worked various jobs upon his high school graduation. Daniel was employed with Wunderlin Builders in Platteville for many...

Warren H. Koeller
Jul 8, 2013
Warren H. Koeller, age 92, of Lancaster, formerly of Tennyson, died on Monday, July 8, 2013, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on November 2, 1920, in Potosi Township, the son of Fred and Louisa (Fritz) Koeller. On November 3, 1942, Warren was united in marriage to Lucille Bailie at her family farm in South Lancaster Township....

Bette A. DeBuhr
Jul 3, 2013
Bette A. DeBuhr, age 78 of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster with her family at her side. She was born July 11, 1934, the daughter of Benjamin and Tessa (Franklin) Meusel of Galena, IL. She met Robert A. DeBuhr at a dance at the Royal Palace Dance Hall in Galena....

Robert J. Richardson
Jul 2, 2013
Robert J. "Bob" Richardson, age 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Unity Point - Finley Hospital in Dubuque. He was born June 19, 1951, the son of Edmond and Vera (Kitto) Richardson. Bob graduated Potosi High School in 1969, and furthered his education with a degree from University of...

Herbert Heffner
Jul 1, 2013
Herbert Heffner, age 88, of Bloomington, WI, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. Herb was born on February 20, 1925 in Crawford County, WI, to Herbert & Leta (Giddings) Heffner.
Herb married Marie Johnson on February 20, 1946 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. He worked as a mechanic nearly all his life,...

Lawrence M. Webb
Jun 26, 2013
Lawrence M. Hank Webb, age 88 passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Prairie Maison, Prairie du Chien, WI. He was born September 24, 1924 in Little Grant Township, Grant County the son of Frank and Dorcas (Drought) Webb. Hank graduated Bloomington High School in 1943. He traveled in the western United States and drove combine in the wheat...

Thomas A. Lyons
Jun 23, 2013
Thomas A. Lyons, Sr., age 68 passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, after a long courageous battle with cancer and chronic health issues. Tom enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, where he served his country proudly. He was also an active member of the Marine Corps League Dubuque...

Jon R. Arp
Jun 22, 2013
Jon R. Arp, age 78, of Bagley, died on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on January 17, 1935, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Otto and Dorothy (Oppendike) Arp. Jon served his country in the United States Army and the Naval Reserve. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Arlene Rice in...

Michael J. Mason
Jun 22, 2013
Michael J. Mason, age 36, of Glen Haven passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 of natural causes. He was born July 27, 1976 the son of John "Jack" and Patricia "Patty" (Edge) Mason. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1995, and from Black Hawk East College in Kewanee, IL, with a degree in agriculture production. It was there...

Dale L. Walker
Jun 22, 2013
Dale L. Walker, age 66, of Cassville, died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Per Dales wishes, no services were held. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.

Leo "Bud" Jensen
Jun 16, 2013
Leo A. Bud Jensen, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 14, 1930, in McGregor, IA, the son of Howard Pop and Ina (Gurkow) Jensen. He married Delores P. Dee Jamison on June 22, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA.
Bud worked for Farley & Letcher in Dubuque....

Odelia M. Gray
Jun 15, 2013
Odelia M. Gray, age 82 of Glen Haven, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born August 27, 1930 the daughter of Floyd and Irene (Esser) Gray. Delia graduated the eighth grade from Glen Haven School. She then became a home caregiver to many in the area who needed her...