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

Jul 1, 2011

 

David R. Riniker, age 71, left this earth on the fourteenth day of July, 2011, to be with God, the love of his life, Marjorie, and a son Davey, whom he has missed for many years. David was born on December 4, 1939, the son of Jacob and Florance (Schmidt) Riniker in Galena, IL. He married Marjorie Buscher on...

Jun 30, 2011

 

Eldon Bryhan, age 93, died on June 30, 2011. He was born September 15, 1917, to Elmer and Alice Bryan near Lancaster. Eldon grew up on a farm, graduated from Lancaster High School with the class of 1935. Soon after, he rode with a fellow graduate in a 1932 Plymouth to San Francisco but found no work, joined the Army and...

Jun 30, 2011

 

Richard E. Dick Schollian, age 83, formerly of Lancaster, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, TX, with his son Craig by his side. He will now join his loving wife Barbara in heaven. Richard was born on March 3, 1928 in Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Helen (Lundgren) Schollian. Dick was united...

Jun 30, 2011

 

Susan Bryhan passed into the hands of God on June 30, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.

Susan was born March 21, 1961 to Norman and Ruth Bryhan. Susan worked for Great Lakes Higher Education for 16 years where she worked with many wonderful, loving friends. They were so kind and supportive and her family wishes to give...

Jun 26, 2011

 

 Jack A. Martin, age 69, of Cassville, died on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at his home in Cassville. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Linden, the son of Edwin and Leeta (Johnston) Martin.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Hermitage Cemetery, Mt. Hope Township. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is...

Jun 25, 2011

 

Peggy A. (Pagel) Minch, age 58, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on May 6, 1953, in Lancaster, the daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Peirce) Pagel. Peggy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1971. She was employed as a factory worker for several years. Peggy was a...

Jun 18, 2011

 

Mr. Laverne Shot Doll, a longtime Lancaster businessman and community leader, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born in Mt Hope, Wisconsin on July 5, 1929 to Willis and Glennie (McCluskey) Doll. On October 3, 1953, he married Jeanne Pink at St Clements Catholic Church in Lancaster.

He served in the Korean Conflict as an armored tank commander and was discharged with the...

Jun 17, 2011

 

Cletus B. Reuter, 79, of  Bagley, WI, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 6, 1932, in Potosi, a son of William and Josephine (Stelphflug) Reuter.

Cletus moved the  Bloomington area when he was five years old. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Legion.

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Jun 16, 2011

 

Eunice M. Zenz, age 74, of Parks, Arkansas, formerly of Lancaster, passed from this life June 16, 2011 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1936, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Timmerman. After graduating from St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, WI, she married Larry Zenz on October 15, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jun 13, 2011

 

Richard Dick W. Krohn, 76, of Beetown, WI, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Richard was born on August 24, 1934, in Beetown Township, a son of Herbert & Bernice (Peake) Krohn.

Dick graduated from Lancaster High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Ellen Blackbourn on June 23, 1954. He...

Jun 11, 2011

 

Merlin J. Cap Udelhoven, age 88, of Potosi, died on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on September 2, 1922, in Potosi, the son of John and Susan (Langkamp) Udelhoven. On February 16, 1942, Merlin was united in marriage to Jenny June Reed at St. Clement Rectory in Lancaster. He entered the...

Jun 8, 2011

 

David D. Lefeber, age 64, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, June 08, 2011, at his home in Cassville. He was born on June 22, 1946, in Johnsburg, the son of Leo and Adeline (Sabel) Lefeber. Dave graduated from New Holstein High School. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville graduating with a degree in elementary...

Jun 6, 2011

 

Gertrude A. Gertie Taylor, age 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 23, 1923, in Beetown Township, the daughter of Fred and Emma (McNeilly) Gates. Gertrude attended Muscallounge Grade School and also Lancaster High School. On July 7, 1941, she was united in marriage...

Jun 3, 2011

May 30, 2011

 

Bonnie K. Reynolds, age 66, of Lancaster, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at ManorCare in Platteville. Bonnie was born in Richland Center, WI on October 16, 1944, a daughter of Arthur & Opal (Buroker) Gander. She graduated from Soldiers Grove High School in 1962. Bonnie married Roger J. Reynolds on June 29, 1963, in Lancaster. She worked for LCC for over...

May 27, 2011

 

Bernice M. Vogt, age 82, of Cassville, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. Bernice was born on May 14, 1929 in Cassville, the daughter of Nick and Rose (Brinkman) Esser. She graduated from Cassville High School. On November 20, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage to Paul J. Vogt at St. Charles Catholic...

May 26, 2011

 

Nancy J. Adams, age 48, of Potosi, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster, following a courageous seven year battle with heart disease. She was born on January 22, 1963, the daughter of Richard and Marlene (Fritz) Keene. Nancy graduated from Potosi High School in 1981. On November 5, 1983, she was united in marriage...

May 24, 2011

 

William C. Bill Chapman, age 78, left this world to join his son, Michael with the Lord, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born on May 1, 1933, in a log cabin in Waterloo Township, rural Cassville, WI. He attended several country schools and was a 1951 graduate of Cassville...

May 23, 2011

 

Russell W. Jones, age 80, of Potosi, died on Monday, May 23, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on December 3, 1930, in Mineral Point, the son of Roy and Lavern (Crapp) Jones. Russell graduated from Rewey High School. On June 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Betty A. Schoenauer at Davies Memorial...

May 22, 2011

 

Louise V. Shelton, age 83, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on February 14, 1928, in Oakes, ND, the daughter of Jack and Jeanette (Garland) Turner. In 1958, Louise was united in marriage to Terrance Shelton. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Oakes, ND. The couple moved...