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

Feb 4, 2013

 

 Joseph C.Joe Meoska, age 85, died peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2013. He was born on October 1, 1927, in Potosi, WI, to Albert and Leona (nee Ulbrich) Meoska.

Joe graduated from Bloomington High School in 1944 and spent his life farming in the area. In 1958, he received the Grant County Outstanding Young Farmer Award. He was an active...

Feb 2, 2013

 

Brian E. Burkett, age 69, of Belmont, died on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at his home in Belmont. He was born on March 6, 1943, in Ottawa, IL, the son of Ervin E. and Geraldine (Gribbon) Burkett. He was employed with Wholesale Foods for many years. Brian enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom...

Jan 30, 2013

 

Gail G. (Guse) Ellis, age 69, of Cassville, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville, after a long, brave battle with cancer. Gail was born on February 28, 1943, in West Bend, WI, to the late George and Phyllis (Serwe) Guse. She married Dick Ellis on December 2, 1961, and they lived in...

Jan 28, 2013

 

hirley A. Ploessl age 72, of Cassville, died on Monday, January 28, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa, due to health issues. She was born on August 1, 1940, in Lancaster, the daughter of Monroe and Edith (Smith) Sietz. Shirley was raised in Rockford, IL, but spent many summers with her grandparents who resided in Lancaster. On August...

Jan 27, 2013

 

 Beatrice C. Udelhoven, age 88, died Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Beatrice was born October 8, 1924 in Dickeyville, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Ginter) Schroeder. On January 8, 1955 she married Leonard J. Udelhoven and together they raised their four sons. Beatrice was active in St. Marys Catholic Church, St Marys...

Jan 27, 2013

 

Clara M. Capps, age 84 of Potosi, passed away peacefully January 27, 2013, at her home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 8, 1929, the daughter of John and Elsie (Berry) Kelly. Clara graduated from Novinger High School, Novinger, MO, in 1947. She played basketball all four years in high school. Although short in...

Jan 22, 2013

 

John P. Cull, age 62 passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Guttenberg, Iowa. He was born July 18, 1950 in Prairie Du Chien, the son of Kenneth and Marie (Mergen) Cull. John graduated Bloomington High School in 1968. It was in that year that he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and eventually was stationed...

Jan 20, 2013

 

Charles W. Gralapp, age 84, of Lancaster, was called Home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on September 23, 1928, in Lancaster, the son of Walter C. and Kathron (Martin) Gralapp. Charles attended school in Lancaster and began farming with his uncle in 1947. On February 10,...

Jan 19, 2013

 

Carol Phyllis Mickelson Pink, age 86, died on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Payette, Idaho, to Andrew and Hazel (Saling) Mickelson. Carol was the youngest of six sisters. After graduation from Payette High School, Carol became a stenographer with the United States Navy on Mare...

Jan 16, 2013

 

Allen Kussmaul,  age 98, of  Mount Hope, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He was born on February 25, 1914, in Eastman, WI, the son of Rudolph, Sr. and Emma (Allen) Kussmaul. On January 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to Dorris L. Lintner in  Dubuque, IA. They were married 58 years until Dorriss death in 1997. Al and...

Jan 10, 2013

 

 Ruth M. Klinkhammer, age 86, of Prairie du Chien, died on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born on November 28, 1926, in Bagley, the daughter of Benjamin and Dora (Ariss) Quick. Ruth graduated from Bloomington High School in 1944. On June 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Jesse Klinkhammer. After...

Jan 8, 2013

 

 Treasure L. Myhre,  age 76, of Bagley, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Treasure was born on December 24, 1936 in Patch Grove, WI, a daughter of Elgie and Lucille (Pake) Brookens. She attended school in Bloomington. In 1956, Treasure was united in marriage to Mervin Myhre at the Little...

Jan 7, 2013

Jan 5, 2013

 

 Julia A. Judy Johnson, age 90, of Bagley, was called Home on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1922, in Fountain City, WI, the daughter of Frank C. and Martha (Glowski) Kamrowski. On October 30, 1941, Julia was united in marriage to Merlin C. Johnson in Winona, MN. After their marriage, she...

Jan 2, 2013

 

Alberta M. Bradley, age 88, of Glen Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 4, 1924, in Patch Grove, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Vogt) Richter. On October 10, 1945, Alberta was united in marriage to Stewart Bradley at St. Marys Catholic Church in Glen Haven. She was...

Dec 29, 2012

 

Janet I. Luhman, age 64, of Lancaster, left this world unexpectedly on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 8, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Joyce and Ralph Knappenberger. Janet was an accomplished artist, seamstress, gardener, lover of nature and a great cook. She also enjoyed fishing, spending time...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Lydia Edna (Birch) Stich, age 90, of Stitzer, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on November 17, 1922, in Liberty Township. Lydia married Veryl O. Stich on September 15, 1938, in Dubuque. Together they had seven children.

Survivors include their seven children: Gloria (Wayne) Stotesbery, Eau Claire; Laurene (Randy) Hamann, Lancaster;...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Wade R. Carns, age 56, of Prairie du Chien, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012, after a short illness. Wade was born on February 2, 1956, in Lancaster, a son of David and Jean (Salis) Carns.

Wade grew up in Boy Scouts where his dad was a leader. He excelled in school and starred...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Dennis A. Ploessl age 65, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1947 in Lancaster, the son of Ralph and Margaret (McCartney) Ploessl. He grew up on the family farm near North Andover and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965. Dennis worked for...

Dec 22, 2012

 

John F. Stuer, Sr, age 87, of Dubuque, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. John was born on September 26, 1925, the son of Frederick and Lydia (Hird) Stuer.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946, and was stationed on the U.S.S. St. Paul during World War II. John married Marian Louise McKelvey on March 15, 1948...