Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Diana M. Stevenson
Jan 9, 2023
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Diana Marie Stevenson, age 67, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away January 9, 2023. She was born September 17, 1955, in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Boyd and Marlys (Samuelson) Loveless. Diana grew up in Cresco, Iowa and attended Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On December 11, 1976, she married Michael “Mike” Stevenson. Earlier that...
Lois A. Meyer
Jan 6, 2023
Lois A. Meyer, age 75, of Lancaster, formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born on May 5, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Alberta (Duve) Hessling. Lois graduated from West Grant High School in 1965. She was employed at...
Bernard L. Jerrett
Jan 4, 2023
LANCASTER – Bernard L. “Bernie” Jerrett, age 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1954, in Boscobel, the son of Fredrick and Marcella (Kipper) Jerrett. Bernie attended country school and Lancaster schools. He worked for LaVern Kipper in carpentry,...
Loyd F. Beesecker
Jan 3, 2023
CASSVILLE – Loyd Frederick “Jr.” Beesecker, age 79, of Cassville, died peacefully at home with this wife by his side on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1943, in Boscobel, the son of Loyd Sr. and Gertrude (Martin) Beesecker; he was the oldest of 10 children. On July 20, 1963, Jr. married Jo Marie Wieser in...
Roger C. Pagel
Jan 2, 2023
LANCASTER – Roger C. Pagel, age 87, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Lancaster Health Services. He was born February 2, 1935, the son of Edwin and Verna (Jerrett) Pagel.
He is survived by his wife: Ann; their daughters: Jacqueline (Dave) White, Deb (Vernon) Vesperman, and Rochelle Pagel; his grandchildren: Brooke Pagel, Sierra Pagel (Daughters...
William J. Mezera
Dec 25, 2022
POTOSI – William J. Mezera, age 93, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Edenbrook of Platteville.
Private family burial will be held at St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson, at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is entrusted with his care.
Robert John "Bob" Dalsing
Dec 24, 2022
POTOSI – Robert John “Bob” Dalsing Sr, age 74, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2022, at home. He was born October 31, 1948, to Werner and Ethel (Wiegman) Dalsing. Bob was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betsy” Unsen on June 7, 1974. He was employed at John Deere for 10 years, and then went on to Sinsinawa...
Kathryn M. Appelt
Dec 22, 2022
BLOOMINGTON - Kathryn M. Appelt, age 75, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fennimore.
There will be no formal services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her care.
Richard Lopes
Dec 21, 2022
Richard “Dick” Robert Lopes, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 17, 1929, in New Bedford, MA, the son of Antone Soares and Carolina Marie (Silva) Lopes. Richard attended Stonington High School and graduated in 1947. Upon graduation, he enlisted into the United...
Mary E. Hore
Dec 20, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Hore, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by family, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on August 10, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Kaap) Williams. On August 27, 1955, she married James L. Hore and they were married for 65 years. Mary worked...
Mary E. Hore
Dec 20, 2022
LANCASTER - Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Hore, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by family, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on August 10, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Kaap) Williams. On August 27, 1955, she married James L. Hore and they were married for 65 years....
Dennis D. Salis
Dec 19, 2022
SPARTA – Dennis D. Salis, age 68, of Sparta, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on December 19, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse. He was born on June 3, 1954, in Lancaster, the son of David and Patricia (Anderson) Salis. Dennis went to school in Dubuque, Iowa. He helped his grandfather on the Salis Family Farm and worked...
Edith C. Lange
Dec 18, 2022
Edith C. “Eydie” Lange, age 69, of Cassville, formerly of Fulton, Mississippi, passed away after an extended illness in Janesville. She was born on October 9, 1953, in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Edward and Eloween “Winnie” (Pierce) Farrar. Eydie graduated from Grayslake High School in 1971. After graduation, she was employed with AT&T. She was married to Arthur William...
Jennifer A. "Byrd" Udelhofen
Dec 15, 2022
GLEN HAVEN - Jennifer A. “Byrd” Udelhofen, formerly Reynolds; age 50; of Glen Haven (formerly Potosi) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 15, 2022. She was born January 17, 1972, in Dubuque, IA; the daughter of Joe and Melanie (Schmidt) Reynolds. Byrd graduated from Potosi High School, where she was president of the FFA and in the class...
Thomas J. Martin
Dec 11, 2022
POTOSI – Thomas J. “Mott” Martin, age 68, of Potosi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home in Potosi, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 5, 1954, in Platteville, the son of Merwyn H. “Bud” and Grace (Osborn) Martin. Mott graduated from Potosi High School in 1972. Following graduation, he was employed at...
Lila M. Jerrett
Nov 25, 2022
LANCASTER – Lila M. Jerrett, age 100, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at her home. She was born November 11, 1922, the daughter of Herbert and Louise (Weigel) Austin. Lila graduated from the Platteville rural school in 1940. On December 24, 1945, she was united in marriage to Stanley “Buck” Jerrett in Platteville. Together they farmed on...
John S. Joyce
Nov 22, 2022
CASSVILLE – John S. Joyce, age 82, of Cassville, Wisconsin passed away on November 22, 2022, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born May 12, 1940, to Walter and Inez (Myers) Joyce. He was united in marriage to Janice Canaan in 1983. John served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. He farmed at his...
Nancy Lou Fleming
Nov 21, 2022
MCGREGOR, IA – Nancy Lou Fleming, age 93, of McGregor, IA, formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. She was born on August 14, 1929, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Charles E. and Stella R. (Blum) McLean. Nancy graduated from Galena High School and furthered...
Herbert "Ken" Saam
Nov 16, 2022
CASSVILLE – Herbert “Ken” Saam, age 84, of Cassville, Wisconsin passed away on November 16, 2022. He was born February 9, 1938, to Herbert Sr. and Helen (Reifsteck) Saam in Dubuque, Iowa. Ken served our country in the Navy for four years, leaving right out of high school. On August 19, 1961, he was united in marriage to Ann Brinkmann...
Christopher J. Esser
Nov 9, 2022
CASSVILLE-Christopher J. Esser, Jr., age 81, died peacefully surrounded by family at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI on November 9, 2022. He was born March 23, 1941, at home in Cassville Township, the son of Christopher H. Esser, Sr. and Frances ‘Fannie’ M. Wiest. Chris graduated from Cassville High School, Class of 1959. He married Mary Ila Bernhardt...
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