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

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

James O. Haas

James O. Haas

Mar 24, 2024

James O. “Jim” Haas, age 85, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Potosi.   He was born on January 24, 1939, in Cassville, the son of Lawrence and Claribel (Schmelz) Haas.  James graduated valedictorian from St. Andrew High School in 1956.  On November 14, 1964, James was united in marriage to Mary A....

John P. Brinkmann

John P. Brinkmann

Mar 22, 2024

John P. Brinkmann “Hickory” died Friday, March 22, 2024, in Dubuque, Iowa.  He was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin, on July 10,1941, the third child of Noah and Barbara (Flueck) Brinkmann.  He attended St. Charles grade school, graduated from Cassville High School in 1959 and attended UW-Platteville. He was employed by Wisconsin Barge Line, as a deckhand, and ultimately became a...

Kathryn A. Hocking

Kathryn A. Hocking

Mar 22, 2024

Kathryn A. Hocking, age 71, of Fennimore, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Stoughton.  She was born on February 8, 1953, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Frederick and Arlene (Earles) Mauk.  Kathryn graduated from Benton High School in 1972.  After graduation, she earned her CNA certificate.  On April 7, 1973,...

Velma L. Steele

Velma L. Steele

Mar 21, 2024

Velma L. Steele, age 105, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Prairie Masion in Prairie du Chien, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in rural Richland County the daughter of Cleon and Clara (Dieter) Hinkle on March 16, 1919.  Velma married the love of her life, Fay A. Steele, on May 1,...

Daniel J. Haas

Daniel J. Haas

Mar 19, 2024

LANCASTER- Daniel J. Haas, age 63, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Daniel was born the son of Joseph and Sharlene (Ryan) Haas on October 19, 1960, in Dubuque, IA. Daniel loved all things Packers and Wisconsin sports in general. Prior to his stroke, he could be found playing...

Rosemary E. Kuenster

Rosemary E. Kuenster

Mar 18, 2024

Rosemary Elaine Clark Yager Kuenster, age 91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and Christian, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  She was born on November 1, 1932, in Fennimore, the daughter of John and Hattie (McGraw) Clark.  Rosemary grew up in Mount Hope and graduated from Mount Hope High School...

Carrol Laho

Carrol Laho

Mar 14, 2024

POTOSI - Carrol Laho, lifelong resident of Bensenville, Illinois, recently of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on March 14, 2024. Carrol is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ross Laho; her adoring children, Kevin Cook, Jenny (Jeff) Rowe, Nicholas Laho, Patrick (Slywia) Laho, Aaron (Angela) Laho, and Rebecca (Jason) Laho; her beloved grandchildren, Ethan Rowe, Hailey Rowe, Cody Laho,...

Mary K. Durley

Mary K. Durley

Mar 11, 2024

Mary K. Durley, age 86, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1937, to Daniel B. and Elva M. Kane of Burton, WI. Mary was the second youngest of four children.

Mary K. Kane met Robert H. Durley at a dance in Rockville and that encounter led to a marriage that lasted 65...

David F. Schildgen

David F. Schildgen

Mar 7, 2024

CUBA CITY – David F. Schildgen, age 39, of Cuba City, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home.  He was born on September 12, 1984, in Lancaster, the son of Gary and Sandra (Hampton) Schildgen.  David graduated from Lancaster High School in 2003.  Following graduation, he attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore.  David...

Betty Edge

Betty Edge

Mar 4, 2024

Betty June Edge, age 96, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Arkansas.  She was born on June 30, 1927, in Stitzer, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Delphia (Budack) Novinski and had 12 siblings.  Betty was united in marriage to George H. Edge September 22, 1950, in Lancaster, Wisconsin.  George died September 5, 2014 (Just short...

Thomas V. Zenz

Thomas V. Zenz

Mar 4, 2024

Thomas V. “Tom” Zenz, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 19, 1939, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, the son of Marcus and Maxine (Gillis) Zenz.  Tom attended St. Clement grade school and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957.  He...

Peter F. Durni

Peter F. Durni

Mar 2, 2024

Peter F. Durni, age 57, of Soldiers Grove, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on August 18, 1966, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Leonard and Gwendolyn (Dutka) Durni.  Pete graduated from Southwestern High School in Hazel Green in 1984....

Karen Kay Stevens

Karen Kay Stevens

Feb 27, 2024

Karen Kay Stevens, age 75, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 17, 1948, the daughter of Carl and Violet Nickel.   Karen graduated from Lancaster High School in 1966.  On February 13, 1982, she was united in marriage to William Stevens in Linden, WI.  Karen’s great passion was...

Lois L. Wood

Lois L. Wood

Feb 26, 2024

CASSVILLE - Lois Lillian Wood of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Orchard Manor surrounded by her three daughters. She was born in Burton, WI on April 16, 1933, Easter Morning, to Gordon and Grace Laugesen. She met her husband at a dance in Rockville. They married on November 17, 1952. Dean and Lois moved to the Wood...

Jane A. Bartow

Jane A. Bartow

Feb 26, 2024

Jane A. Bartow, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien.  She was born on November 16, 1933, in Lancaster, the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Treloar) Davies.  Jane graduated from Platteville High School in 1951.  After graduation, she worked as a waitress at Wittman’s Café in...

William R. Peake

William R. Peake

Feb 23, 2024

William R. “Junior” Peake, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born July 13, 1937, the son of William and Ocea (Miller) Peake. Junior graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956. He was employed at General Motors in Janesville, until his retirement. Junior was a member of...

Roger B. Starrett

Roger B. Starrett

Feb 23, 2024

Roger B. Starrett, age 86, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, IA.  He was born on February 17, 1938, at home on the family farm, the son of Francis L. and Hazel M. (Rodgers) Starrett.  Roger graduated from Cassville High School in 1956. Following graduation, he...

Sharon L. Cooley

Sharon L. Cooley

Feb 22, 2024

Sharon L. Cooley, age 82, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a brief illness.

 

Sharon hated long obituaries, so the only thing to leave you with is her best piece of advice. "If it kills you, you'll never have to do it again" That advice was handed out for everything from eating your...

Dorland L. Cliff

Dorland L. Cliff

Feb 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON – Dorland L. Cliff, of Bloomington, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in his home.  He enjoyed being independent and self-sufficient throughout his 95 years.   Dorland was born February 12, 1929, in Little Grant township, Grant County, Wisconsin the son of Elmer and Leona (Hickin) Cliff.  His father Elmer passed away when Dorland was 1 year old....

Darlene L. Cathman

Darlene L. Cathman

Feb 21, 2024

Darlene L. Cathman, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  She was born on July 4, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Regina (Cardey) Wieland.   Darlene grew up on the Wieland family farm at Hurricane.  As a young girl, she enjoyed riding her bike in the country. Darlene graduated...

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