Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
John T. Ames Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
LANCASTER – John Tyler Ames Jr., age 86, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. He was born on March 17, 1939, in Bloomington, Wisconsin, the son of John T. and Mabel Alta (Tyler) Ames. He was a 1957 Bloomington High School Graduate. On May 23, 1959, he married Joan Schmitz at St. Clement...
Evelyn J. Krogman
Jun 8, 2025
LANCASTER - Evelyn J. Krogman, age 89, passed on to eternal life on June 8, 2025, at the Lancaster Health Services Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Evie was born January 5, 1936, in North Andover, Wisconsin, the only daughter of Charles and Lena (Esser) Gardner. She attended the local country grade school and enjoyed being the "Princess of North Andover". Evie also...
Steven M. Mergen
Jun 7, 2025
DANE, WI - Steven M. Mergen, known by many as “Bumbi” age 54, of Dane, formerly of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison. Steve was born on December 15, 1970, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Mary (Ronan) Mergen. Steve graduated from Bloomington High School in...
Rosemary Ketchum
Jun 2, 2025
GLEN HAVEN - Rosemary Ketchum, 90, of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, formerly of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on May 26, 1935, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to William and Esther Martin, Rosemary grew up in Kenosha, where she attended local schools and fell in love with her high school sweetheart,...
Richard E. "Rick" Sedbrook
May 25, 2025
Richard “Rick” E. Sedbrook, age 67, of Potosi Wisconsin, died on Sunday May 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1957, the son of Edmund and Avanelle (Place) Sedbrook. In 1979, Rick married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Munson.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; their children, Amy (Andrew) Pennekamp and Steven “Bud” (Katlin) Sedbrook;...
David "Huck" W. Vogt
May 17, 2025
CASSVILLE - David W. Vogt, known affectionately as Huck, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Cassville, WI, at the age of 77. He was born on June 16, 1947, the son of Catherine (Hochhausen) Vogt.
He graduated from Cassville High School in 1966. After high school, Huck entered the workforce. He began his career in 1972 as a machinist...
Robert A. "AJ" Enke
May 11, 2025
Robert A. “AJ” Enke, age 63, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born on February 13, 1962, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Charles B. and Irene E. (Long) Enke. AJ graduated from West Grant High School in 1980. Following graduation, he farmed the family...
Allan M. Burr
May 11, 2025
Allan M. Burr, age 70, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on September 23, 1954, the son of Larry and Marcia (Houghton) Burr. Allan graduated from Lancaster High School in 1973 and shortly after attended technical college...
Carol F. Loeffelholz
May 11, 2025
PLATTEVILLE – Carol F. Loeffelholz, age 97, of Platteville, died peacefully surrounded by family and Southwest Health Center on May 11, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1927, to Lillian (Miles) and Clifford Edge in Grant County. On June 25, 1946, she and Andrew Loeffelholz were married in Belmont, Wisconsin. They lived all their 48 years together in the...
Brenda K. Brackett
May 4, 2025
Brenda K. Brackett, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1963, in Lancaster, the daughter of Melvin and Margaret (Burns) Kaufman. Brenda graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982. On June 20, 1986, she was united in marriage to David Brackett...
John Okey
May 3, 2025
John Okey, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and lifelong carpenter, passed away on May 3, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. He was 61 years young.
John spent his life building not just homes and structures but also put his strength and love into every project he did. He had a deep love for the outdoors whether it was...
Harold R. Sweeney
Apr 30, 2025
Harold R. Sweeney Jr., age 88, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Autumn Embers Senior Living, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born July 8, 1936, the son of Harold and Melva (McGee) Sweeney. Harold married Shirley Rech on December 28, 1955. He was employed with Hilldale Dairy and John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works before retiring...
Bridgette L. Pross
Apr 26, 2025
Bridgette L. Pross, age 30, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after a long battle with an Eating Disorder. Bridgette was born in Platteville on May 23, 1994, the daughter of Jeff Pross and Sarah Schumacher-Pross.
Bridgette graduated from Lancaster High School in 2012 where she enjoyed playing volleyball and softball. She attended Madison College, the Chicago Art Institute, and...
Marilyn S. Hoffman
Apr 24, 2025
BLOOMINGTON - Marilyn S. Hoffman, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at MercyOne in Dubuque.
She was born on February 15, 1944, the daughter of Joe and Mazie (Reise) Gates. Marilyn graduated from Bloomington High School. She enjoyed music, played drums in the band, and was the majorette in the high school marching band.
On June 15, 1963,...
Wendy J. Shaben
Apr 24, 2025
LANCASTER – Wendy J. Shaben, age 75 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born March 1, 1950, the daughter of Edmond and Vera (Kittoe) Richardson. Wendy attended Potosi High School. On August 6, 1966, Wendy was united in marriage to Harry R. Shaben. Together they farmed in Waterloo Township....
Elizabeth M. Kranz
Apr 17, 2025
Elizabeth Mary (Huffman) Kranz, age 105, formerly of Lancaster, Wis., died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the St. Dominic Villa skilled nursing care facility near Hazel Green, Wis.
Elizabeth was born Aug. 23, 1919, to Thomas G. Huffman and Mildred J. (Schwandt) Huffman. Growing up an only child on their dairy farm in Libertyville Township, Ill., she was expected to help....
Garth R. Snider
Apr 12, 2025
PLATTEVILLE – Garth R. Snider, age 86, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born on October 7, 1938, in Platteville, the son of Guerdon and Edna (Robson) Snider. He graduated from UW Platteville with an associates degree. Garth was married to his loving wife, Susan, on March...
Gerald M. Bode
Apr 9, 2025
Gerald M. “Jerry” Bode, age 70, of Potosi, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 3, 1954, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Robert and Doris (Ambort) Bode. Jerry graduated from Potosi High School in 1972. After graduation, he began his employment at John Deere Dubuque Works. Jerry also owned and...
Linda K. Puhl
Apr 5, 2025
Linda K. Puhl, age 73, of Potosi, formerly of Elkhorn, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Elkhorn, the daughter of Harry and Alta (Williams) Burpee. Linda graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1969. Following graduation, she relocated to Rock County where she resided until 2007 when...
Louis C. Patcle
Mar 31, 2025
POTOSI – Louis C. Patcle, age 79, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center surrounded by family. He was born November 18, 1945, the son of John L. Patcle Sr. and Luella E. (Leeser) in Potosi, Wisconsin. Louis graduated from Cassville High School in 1963. Louis graciously served in the United States...
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