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

Bernice M. Vogt
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...

Nancy J. Adams
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...

William C. Chapman
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...

Russell W. Jones
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...

Louise V. Shelton
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...

Robert Swart
May 17, 2011
Robert A. Bob Swart, age 85, of Platteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, IA. Robert Arthur Swart was born on March 26, 1926 at home near Cuba City, a son of William H. Swart and Marie Hinman Swart. He attended elementary school at the Model, Little Red, and Belmont schools, graduating from Belmont High School in 1943. Bob married Betty Jane Kies on December...

Richard C. Huff
May 14, 2011
Richard C. Huff, 65, Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 30, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of the late Elwood and Algie (Beetham) Huff. Richard attended West Grant High School in Patch Grove, Wisconsin. He moved to the Madison area in 1964 and had resided in Sun Prairie, Madison, Lake Mills,...

Loyd C. Beesecker
May 9, 2011
Loyd C. Beesecker, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Monday, May 9, 2011, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on December 25, 1919, in Crawford County, the son of Jack and Nina (Gruel) Beesecker. Loyd formed a band in the 1930s and played in the Prairie du Chien area. He farmed the family farm near Wauzeka. On June 20,...

Paul M. Moore
May 3, 2011
Paul M. Moore, age 69, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at UW Hospitals in Madison. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Slabtown, the son of Harley and Leone (Ames) Moore. On June 15, 1963, Paul was united in marriage to Alice LaMere at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Paul was a very busy man...

Patsy L. Rice
Apr 30, 2011
Patsy L. Rice, age 75, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Grant Regional Health in Lancaster. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Lancaster, the daughter of George and Leona (Gabel) Pagenkopf. Patsy graduated Lancaster High School in 1954. She married Kenneth L. Rice in 1954. Patsy was a bookkeeper for Kenneth L. Rice Builders,...

Gary P. Pape
Apr 27, 2011
Gary P. Pape, age 63, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on October 21, 1947, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Paul and Eileen (Winner) Pape. Gary graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He then pursued a career as a professional musician. His talent was singing and...

Pauline D. Uppena
Apr 23, 2011
Pauline D. Uppena, age 89, of Cassville, died on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on January 26, 1922, in Lancaster, the daughter of Delbert and Maude (Henkle) Day. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1940. On September 2, 1947, Pauline was united in marriage to John Uppena. She was...

Leota M. Cota
Apr 20, 2011
Leota M. Cota, age 94, of Patch Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born on November 19, 1916, the daughter of Elgie and Roxia (Clark) Cooley. In 1934, Leota was united in marriage to Francis L. Cota at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Together they farmed in Wyalusing Township. She...

Roy F. Hermsen
Apr 19, 2011
Roy F. Hermsen, age 81, of Bloomington, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at UW Hospitals in Madison. He was born on July 2, 1929, in Bloomington, the son of Edward J. and Magdeline Lena (Maiers) Hermsen. Roy graduated Bloomington High School in 1947. He married Mary Jane Rogers on November 9, 1950, at St. Marys Catholic Church in...

Pearl M. Runde
Apr 14, 2011
Pearl M. Runde, age 87, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on February 17, 1924, in Beetown Township, the daughter of Harry and Hannah (Bast) Bass. On December 27, 1941, she was united in marriage to Al Runde at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Pearl loved to...

Bernard E. Chapman
Apr 13, 2011
Bernard E. Chapman, age 77, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. He was born on June 13, 1933, in Beetown Township, the son of Alvin and Gertrude (Pagenkopf) Chapman. On June 13, 1953, Bernard was united in marriage to Patricia Roesch at the E&R Church in Lancaster....

Elva B. Barr
Apr 12, 2011
Elva B. Barr, age 98, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011m at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born in Cassville on December 26, 1912, the daughter of James and Anna (Wiest) Noble. On February 23, 1933, Elva was united in marriage to Frank M. Barr in Galena, IL. She and Frank made their home...

Keith Chapman
Apr 10, 2011
Keith M. Chapman, age 89, of Bloomington, died on Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien. He was born on June 5, 1921, in Bloomington, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Oates) Chapman. On February 7, 1946, he was united in marriage to Irene E. Cathman. Keith was a lifelong resident of Bloomington,...

Harriett M. Jeidy
Apr 10, 2011
Harriett M. Jeidy, age 84, formerly of Lancaster, Bagley, and Prairie du Chien, died on Sunday, April 10, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on June 9, 1926, in Seneca, Crawford County, WI, the daughter of Ernest and Cynthia (Heisz) Messling. Harriett was united in marriage on October 19, 1944 to Bernard J. Jeidy in Sonoma,...

Carl F. Bast
Apr 9, 2011
Carl F. Bast, age 82, of Madison, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1928, in Ellenboro Township, the son of Herman and Hazel (Nehls) Bast. Carl graduated from Lancaster High School. He then joined the United States Air Force and served his...