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

Nov 1, 2011

 

Douglas W. Fleming born on March 25, 1924in Avoca Wisconsin. He was the third child of Edwin and Edna (Geller) Fleming. His siblings were Darrell, Eleanor Herburger and Ed Jr. He made his home around the  Bagley, Wisconsin area until a few years ago and has enjoyed living in Prairie du Chien since.

He passed away on November 1, 2011 at...

Oct 31, 2011

 

Charlotte May Dressler, age 91, of 100 White Street, Potosi, died Monday, October 31, 2011, at Orchard Manor, Lancaster, Wisconsin. She was born July 11, 1920, to Andrew and Cora (Loetscher) Yoose, in South Lancaster Township. A 1937 graduate of Lancaster High School, she received a rural teaching certificate from Platteville State Teachers College in 1941, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of...

Oct 30, 2011

 

Jean A. Kammerud, age 59, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born in Lancaster on May16, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Gengler) Bennett.

On April 17, 1971 Jean married John Kammerud. They celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary this past April with...

Oct 30, 2011

 

 Kenneth E. Martin,  age 87, died Sunday, October 30 at Bluff Haven Assisted Living Center in  Prairie du Chien. He was born  September 26, 1924 on Blakes Prairie between Bloomington and Bagley. The son of Roy and Ada (Harris) Martin, Kenneth always felt proud and privileged to grow up on the family homestead with his brothers, sister, and cousins; playing baseball, raising...

Oct 29, 2011

 

Ambrose G. Mergen, age 77, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at  Grant  Regional  Health  Center in  Lancaster. He was born on March 24, 1934, in  Bloomington, the son of Mike and Lena (Moris) Mergen. Ambrose attended St. Marys  Catholic  School and  Bloomington  High School. On June 7, 1954, he was united in marriage to Barbara...

Oct 27, 2011

 

 Richard A. Dick Umhoefer, Jr., age 74, of Bagley, formerly of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at his residence. He was born on August 9, 1937, the son of Richard A. and Irene (Schwister) Umhoefer, Sr. On July 6, 1968, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Breese at St. Clement Catholic Church. Dick worked as self...

Oct 27, 2011

 

Ronald W. Bausch, age 50, of Dodgeville, passed awayThursday, October 27, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born on August 15, 1961, in Cassville, the fifth child of eight born to Walter and Leila (Mumm) Bausch. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1979. Ron married his best friend, Susan White, on April 7,...

Oct 26, 2011

 

Marcus E. Krohn, age 73, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 28, 1938, in Lancaster, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Schneider) Krohn. Marcus graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956 and later graduated from  University of Wisconsin at  Platteville in 1962. On June 2, 1962, Marcus was united...

Oct 21, 2011

 

Michael D. Miles, age 50, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, at his home, in the arms of his loving wife. Mike was born in Lancaster on December 13, 1960, the youngest son of nine children born to Stanley and Rosanna (Ertz) Miles.

Mike married the love of his life, Connie Oyen on April 17, 1982....

Oct 21, 2011

 

Stanley Buck Jerrett, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was born on July 20, 1920, the son of Earl Sr. and Bertha (Dival) Jerrett. He attended Dyer School. Stanley served in  Korea for one year. It was love at first sight when Stanley met his future wife Lila (Austin)...

Oct 20, 2011

 

Dorothy M. Laugesen, age 94, of Potosi, died on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was bornon December 13, 1916, in Waterloo Township, the daughter of Harry and Ida (Reed) Stoney. Dorothy attended Wamsley School. On February 11, 1937, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Laugesen in Dubuque, IA. After their marriage, Dorothy raised their...

Oct 20, 2011

Oct 19, 2011

 

Dorothy M. King, age 90, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on June 20, 1921, the daughter of Ralph and Hilda (Kasper) Bailie. Dorothy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1939. She was united in marriage to W. Burdette King on May 23, 1942, at the E&R Parsonage in Lancaster....

Oct 18, 2011

 

Robin I. Cooley-Place, age 52, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at her home. She was born on June 13, 1959, in Darlington, the daughter of Duane and Patricia (Lange) Bloom. Robin graduated from Platteville High School in 1977. She married Kevin Cooley in Lancaster. After their marriage the couple farmed in rural Lancaster. On August 6,...

Oct 18, 2011

 

Darlene M. Ellis, age 71, of Potosi, WI, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Her long endurance with Alzheimers has come to rest.

Darlene M. Vesperman was born March 18, 1940, in Lancaster, the daughter of Glen and Margaret (Kelly) Vesperman. She graduated from Platteville High School. Darlene worked for Eastman Cartwright lumber, Grant...

Oct 10, 2011

 

 Donald “Don” C. Giesen, age 79, of Cassville, died on Monday, October 10, 2011, in the presence of family at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on January 29, 1932, in Cassville Township, the son of Philip and Sarah (Rogers) Giesen. Don graduated from Cassville High School in 1949. He served his country in the United States Army during...

Oct 9, 2011

 

Goldie Ann Burr (Brandemuehl), age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 4, 1925 in Lancaster, WI, daughter of Carl and Nellie Brandehmuehl. Goldie graduated from Lancaster High School in 1943 and then attended college at UW-Platteville.

Goldie married her high school sweetheart, Robert O. Burr on November 23, 1946 in Lancaster. She was a...

Oct 6, 2011

 

Joslin L. Howen, age 4, of Lancaster, died of natural causes on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at her home. She was bornon January 11, 2007, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Timothy and Melissa (Hocking) Howen. Joslin attended 4K and Early Childhood at Winskill Elementary School in Lancaster. She attended church and Sunday school at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Joslin loved to fish...

Oct 5, 2011

Marietta J. Slama, age 76, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family.

Oct 4, 2011

 

Willis "Jack" Bedward, age 77, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on April 11, 1934, in Wyalusing, the son of Paul and Violet (Pascoe) Bedward. Jack graduated from Bagley High School in 1952. He entered the United States Air Force and served his country for four years. He met the...