Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
JoAnn Russell
Mar 5, 2012
JoAnn Annie Russell, age 70, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012, at her home in Tennyson surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1941, in Lancaster, the daughter of George Butch and Viola (Bierman) Kress. JoAnn graduated from Potosi High School in 1959. In September of 1959, JoAnn was married. She raised four...
Charles W. “Chuck” Pohle
Feb 28, 2012
Charles W. “Chuck” Pohle age 86, of Lancaster, WI, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Chuck was born on April 21, 1925, in Bloomington, WI, the son and last surviving child of Harley and Lutie (Edwards) Pohle.
After his mother’s tragic death in 1927, Chuck went to live with his uncle and aunt,...
John H. Larson
Feb 25, 2012
John H. Jack Larson, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on January 3, 1921, in Chippewa Falls, the son of Ole G. and Muriel Mae (Forrester) Larson. John graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and entered the United States Navy. He served his country from...
Dean G. Blindert
Feb 20, 2012
Dean Deano G. Blindert, age 53, of Potosi, died on Monday, February 20, 2012, in Potosi. He was born on October 25, 1958, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Harold J. and Shirley (Leibfried) Blindert. Deano served his country stationed in Germany from 1984 until 1988. On October 19, 1990, he was united in marriage to Janice Pennekamp in Lancaster....
Hannah G. Elskamp
Feb 19, 2012
Hannah G. Elskamp, age 95, of Potosi, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. Hannah was born on June 13, 1916, a daughter of Henry and Emma (Dressler) Reynolds. She married Mahlon Elskamp on February 15, 1938.
Hannah loved garage sales, quilting, cards, gardening, bingo, and spending time with her family.
Hannah is survived by six...
Virginia M. Koeller
Feb 15, 2012
Virginia M. Koeller, age 90, of Potosi, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on January 2, 1922, the daughter of Tony and Veronica (Lyness) Meyer. On April 21, 1942, Virginia married Harold Koeller at Immaculate Conception Church in Boscobel. Together they farmed, raised five children and ran Koellers Texaco for many...
Myrtle E. Christianson
Feb 10, 2012
Myrtle E. Myrt Christianson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on July 23, 1927, in Bloomington, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Wegman) Osterhaus. On September 17, 1951, she married the love of her life, Chris. Myrt was employed at the Lancaster Memorial Hospital in the business...
Charlotte E. Dietrich
Feb 7, 2012
Charlotte E. Dietrich, age 91, of Cassville, died on Tuesday, February 07, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on September 22, 1920, in Cassville, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Breuer) Dietrich. Charlotte graduated from St. Charles Catholic School and also attended college. She was employed for a short time in Chicago before moving back...
Erlyn M. Raisbeck
Feb 7, 2012
Erlyn "Lynn" M. Raisbeck, age 91, of Bloomington, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on July 16, 1920, in Farmers Branch Texas, the daughter of Fred and Dovie (Padgett) Marsh. She attended high school in Dallas, Texas and then graduated from Baylor University. On January 4, 1944, Lynn was united...
Diane M. Skaife
Feb 5, 2012
Diane M. Skaife, age 60, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, February 05, 2012, at her home. Diane was born on March 3, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Peter and Yvonne (Heacock) Merkes. She attended Ellenboro School and graduated from Platteville High School in 1969. On October 2, 1970, Diane was united in marriage to her soul mate, Jim...
Bernice M. Cooper
Feb 4, 2012
Bernice Mae Cooper, age 80, of Patch Grove, died on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 23, 1931, in Seneca, the daughter of Ernest and Cynthia (Heisz) Messling. Bernice graduated from Seneca High School in 1949. On January 13, 1950, Bernice was united in marriage to Harry V. Cooper in Colorado...
Inez H. Myers
Jan 26, 2012
Inez H. Myers, age 94, of Glen Haven, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at her home. She was born on September 4, 1917, on the family farm in Glen Haven, the daughter of Frank and Ida (Vorwald) Koelker. Inez attended Muscallounge country school and St. Marys Catholic School. On November 6, 1935, she was united in marriage...
Emily G. Werner
Jan 22, 2012
Emily Gertrude. Werner, age 92, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster after a brief battle with cancer. Emily was born in South Lancaster Township on November 3, 1919, the daughter of Anton and Josephine (Fine) Udelhoven. She married Fay Werner on September 7, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa. Together they farmed...
Paul M. Pink
Jan 22, 2012
Paul M. Pink, age 72, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at U W Hospital in Madison. He was born August 13, 1939 in Lancaster, the son of Edward and Florence (Bazinet) Pink. Paul married Rachael E. Gotto on September 28, 1959 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington. He was employed at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works. Paul...
Lavon H. Hall
Jan 19, 2012
Lavon H. Hall, age 82, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born on September 2, 1929, on the family farm in Grant County, the daughter of Earl and Beatrice (Brandemuehl) Hoffman. Lavon attended country school and graduated from Lancaster High School. She furthered her education at business school...
Walter C. Roesch
Jan 18, 2012
Walter C. Roesch, age 86, of Platteville, formerly of Potosi, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Grays Nursing Home in Platteville. Walter was born on August 9, 1925, in Potosi, the son of Clyde and Julia (Keehner) Roesch.
After graduation from Potosi High School, Walter attended Bayless Business College in Dubuque, IA. During World War II, Walter served in...
Ila Dubel-Adams
Jan 15, 2012
Ila D. Adams, age 87, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born on January 2, 1925, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Tom and Nellie (Cooley) Bass. Ila attended country school. In 1941, Ila was united in marriage to Walter Dubel in Cassville. After their marriage, the couple farmed near...
Marcella Adrian
Jan 13, 2012
Marcella M. Adrian, age 94, of Cassville, WI, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.
Marcella was born on October 12, 1917, in Cassville, a daughter of Oscar & Katherine (Schmeltz) Shaben.
She married Vincent Adrian on November 28, 1940, at St. Charles Church in Cassville.
Marcella enjoyed playing cards, reading, sewing, gardening, fishing, and spending time...
George J. "Jr" Miller
Jan 12, 2012
George J. Jr Miller, age 87, of Bagley, died on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. He was born on August 3, 1924, in Wyalusing Township, the son of George and Velva (Dull) Miller. Jr was united in marriage to Janice J. Kirschbaum on June 11, 1945, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Patch Grove....
Roy H. Hying
Jan 11, 2012
Roy H. Hying, age 102, of Bagley, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at his home. He was born on August 24, 1909, in Texas, the son of John and Catherine Hying. His family moved to Wisconsin by covered wagon. Roy entered the United States Army in 1942 and served his country during World War II stationed in the Pacific,...
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