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     Merle Jamison, age 95, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  She was born on January 16, 1913, in Beetown, the daughter of James and Vina (Burton) Duncan.  In October of 1929, Merle was united in marriage to LeRoy Jamison in Dubuque.  After their marriage, the couple resided in Beetown for a short time before moving a few miles outside of Lancaster in January of 1947.  The couple farmed there for many years.  Merle enjoyed working on the farm, raising chickens, gardening and canning.  She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and great-great-great grandmother who will be dearly missed.

      Survivors include her children: Zona Levins, East Dubuque, IL; Zena (Ted) Grattan, Lancaster; Vernetta Seippel, Lancaster; George (Diane) Jamison, Dubuque; and Charles Jamison, Lancaster; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.

       In addition to her parents, Merle was preceded in death by her husband on June 21, 1977; two sons, LeRoy, Jr. and David; four brothers: Clyde, Lloyd, Jeff and Jim; two sisters: Belva Pascoe and Inga Reiser; three sons-in-law: Delbert Levins, Harold Chapman and Henry Seippel; her step-father, William Clauer; and one great-grandson, Tyler Houtakker.

        Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Community Church in Lancaster with Pastor David Arevalo officiating.  Burial was in Burns Cemetery, Beetown.  Friends called on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.  Schwartz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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, CA, and enjoyed forty-nine years together until his passing on April 18, 1993.

Survivors include two daughters: Bernadine (Grant) Porath, LaCrosse; Doris “Dot” (Mick) Millin, Bagley; six grandchildren:  Tammy (Jim) Coorough, Milwaukee; Kelly Tichenor, Mt. Horeb; Shelley (Bob) Kellogg, LaCrosse; Jason (Jody) Millin, Mt. Hope; Diana Irish, Minneapolis; Kevin Raasch, LaCrosse; thirteen great-grandchildren:  Scott, Jessica, Ashley, Lindsey, Lexi, Brittany, Nathan, Tyler, Garrett, Payton, Owen, Mackenzie, and Christian; two sisters: Julia Larmore, Dickeyville; and Bernice Cooper, Prairie du Chien; one brother, Robert (Ruth Ann) Messling, Mt. Sterling; sister-in-law, Marilyn Messling, Prairie du Chien; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Harriett was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers: Paulie, Kelly, Edwin “Buddy,” Roger and Ronnie Messling; an infant twin sister, Helen.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating.  Burial was in Union Nagle Cemetery in Patch Grove Township.  Family and friends called on Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

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) at the Roller-skating Rink in Lancaster. They later were married in Platteville on December 24, 1945. Together they have been on the home farm for sixty-five years. He also worked for Briel’s of Fennimore, Finney and Wehrenberg of Lancaster and then retired after seventeen years with the Lancaster School District. Stanley served faithfully for over fifty years at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed farming with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Stanley had a great sense of humor that was enjoyed by everyone around him.

Surviving is his wife, Lila, three sons: Wayne (Pat) Jerrett, Roger (fiancé Cheri Klaas) Jerrett, and Randy (Sharon) Jerrett; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Wieland; two sisters-in-law, Lorretta Muir and Janice Austin; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Mark; a daughter, Julie; and his brothers, Donald and Earl Jr. (Edna) Jerrett.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Fennimore with Larry McDaniel officiating. Private family burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Monday, October 24, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster.

Jerald M. “Jerry” Johnson, age 80, of Bloomington, died on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on March 6, 1931, in Ferryville, the son of Monroe and Elsie (Haven) Johnson. Jerry graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1949. He worked as a farm hand before attending Iowa State University. Jerry then moved out west and worked as a ranch hand before he joined the United Sates Marine Corp. and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse with his bachelor’s degree. Jerry was united in marriage to Violet Meyers on September 1, 1956. After his marriage, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he earned a master’s degree in Geography. Jerry also obtained a master’s degree in Guidance from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville. He taught in the Wauzeka school system for four years, before moving to Bloomington where he was a teacher until his retirement in 1987. Jerry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington and served on the original parish council. He was also a member of the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post No. 148 of Bloomington and served as St. Mary’s Cemetery and Bloomington Cemetery caretaker for several years. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and gardening, especially roses.

Survivors include his wife, Violet Johnson, Bloomington; their children: Dan (Nilda) Johnson, Gainesville, FL; Mike (Cheryl) Johnson, Cedar Rapids, IA; Michelle (Roger Given) Johnson, Colorado Springs, CO; Mark (Katrina) Johnson, Edgerton; seven grandchildren; his brother and sisters: Harriet Johnson, Lancaster; Marian Johnson, Gays Mills; Joan (Al) Steffes, West Bend; Betty Johnson, Soldier’s Grove; John Johnson, Gays Mills; and Jean Ritter, Florence, CO; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Jerald was preceded in death by a son, Terry Johnson in 2004, and his brothers, James and Judd Johnson.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends called on Friday, December 2, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

     Pebble G. Johnson, age 46, of Hurricane Mills, TN, formerly of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at her residence.  She was born on March 14, 1963, in Lancaster, the daughter of Glenn and Janice (Hough) Knapp.  Pebble graduated from Lancaster High School in 1981.  She attended Southwest Technical College in Fennimore.  Pebble was employed at Grant Regional Health Center as a Medical Billing Specialist.  On July 25, 1998, she was united in marriage to Randy Johnson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA.  In 2008, Randy and Pebble moved to Hurricane Mills, TN.  She was employed as a Medical Billing Specialist for the Outsource Group.  Pebble loved spending time with her children and family.  She also enjoyed her pets and gardening. 

       Survivors include her husband, Randy, Hurricane Mills, TN; her daughters, Ashley Reynolds, Waverly, TN; Taylor Wilkinson, Potosi; her mother-in-law, Judy Johnson, Hurricane Mills, TN; her sister, Colleen Helgerson, Dubuque, IA; other relatives and many friends.

       In addition to her parents, Pebble was preceded in death by her daughter, Lindsey Reynolds and her father-in-law.

       Funeral services were on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Rev. Pam Strakeljahn officiating.  Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.  Friends called on Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.  In lieu of plants and flowers, a Pebble G. Johnson memorial fund has been established.

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 Church in Potosi. Russell was employed at Dubuque John Deere Works for thirty-one years. He served as a volunteer on the Potosi Rescue Squad and Fire Department for many years. Russell was a lifelong member of Davies Memorial Church in Potosi, where he held several offices. He was also a member of the Potosi Lions Club. Russell enjoyed fishing and gardening. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Betty Jones, Potosi; children: Barb (Randy) Patzner, Stillman Valley, IL; Donna (Allan) Curtis, Potosi; Sandy (Tim) Wiest, Fennimore; Rick (Joanne) Jones, Knoxville, TN; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ronnie (Myrtle) Jones, Frankfort, KY; Leroy (Marlene) Jones, Platteville; and one sister: Gaye Peacock, Hazel Green.

In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by three sisters: Evelyn, Corrine, and Linda; and one brother, Nelson.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 27, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Davies Memorial Church in Potosi with Pastor Petra Streiff officiating. Burial was in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi Township. Family and friends called on Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Potosi and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Russell W. Jones Memorial Fund has been established.