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

Nov 13, 2010

 

LaMeda M.   Vertein, age 90, of Pewaukee, formerly of Platteville, died on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. She was born on January 13, 1920, the daughter of Gus and Mayme (Wildenradt) Schmidt. LaMeda graduated from  Wonewoc High School and the Milwaukee School of Cosmetology. On June 3, 1944, she was united in...

Nov 3, 2010

 

Gerald L. Shepherd, age 74, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on June 1, 1936, in Beetown, the son of LaVerne F. and Bevla G. (Peake) Shepherd. Gerald graduated from Lancaster High School in 1954. He later relocated to Cedar Rapids, IA, where he was employed with Weyerhauser as a factory...

Nov 1, 2010

 

Darlene Joyce Guanella, at 79, of Eau Claire, formerly of Bagley, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Survivors include her son, Joel (Susan) Guanella, Eau Claire; her sister, Carol (Russell) Anderson, Whitehall; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 5, 2010, at 11:00 a.m....

Oct 28, 2010

Oct 27, 2010

 

Robert I. Quick, Sr., age 89, of Patch Grove, died on Wednesday, October 27 2010, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born on July 6, 1921, in Wyalusing Township, the son of Benjamin and Dora (Arris) Quick. On October 23, 1946, Robert was united in marriage to Nona M. Jeidy. in Dubuque, IA. Together they farmed...

Oct 24, 2010

 

Norma Jean C. Kosharek, age 81, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at Orchard Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, October 24, 2010. She was born on December 20, 1928, in Potosi, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Milke) Keene. Norma Jean attended British Hollow School and graduated from Potosi High School in 1946. She furthered her education at Platteville College, graduating with...

Oct 24, 2010

 

Ethel L.  Kemper, age 89, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on March 5, 1921, in Lancaster, the daughter of Clyde and Marie (Quick) Aupperle. Ethel attended Aupperle Grade School and graduated from Lancaster High School. On February 10, 1940, Ethel was united in marriage to Louis...

Oct 22, 2010

 

Leona E. Engelke, age 90, of Belmont, died on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. She was born January 7, 1920 in rural Platteville, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Maahs) DeBuhr. On September 21, 1946, Leona was united in marriage to Leo H. Engelke at Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. She assisted and enjoyed all...

Oct 21, 2010

 

Ila J. Retallick, age 83, of Beetown, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on May 26, 1927, the daughter of Arnold and Lela (Myers) Traupe. Ila graduated from Cassville High School in 1945. She married Francis L. Retallick on June 22, 1950, at...

Oct 18, 2010

 

Debra L. Debbie Vondra, age 56 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2010, at UW Hospitals in Madison, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on May 20, 1954, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Bill and Margaret (Dobson) Snider. In 1972, Debbie graduated from Lancaster High School. On August 10, 1974, she was...

Oct 15, 2010

 

Eileen J. Markus, age 76, of Potosi, died on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born April 30, 1934, the daughter of Maurice and Lloydia (Turner) Sandercock in Finchley, England.Eileen was united in marriage to Karl Leo Markus on January 31, 1954 in Naples, Italy. They resided in Potosi. She worked at Orchard...

Oct 12, 2010

 

Lawrence "Jack" Larry J. Reynolds, age 72, of Potosi, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at his home in Potosi. He was born on May 28, 1938, in Potosi, the son of Lawrence Peter and Lucille M. (Hauk) Reynolds. Jack graduated from Cassville High School. On February 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Linda Ann McCann at...

Oct 11, 2010

 

Lillian L. Dailey, age 95, of Sienna Crest in Platteville, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born on November 30, 1914 in Arthur, WI, the daughter of Charles P. and Mayme J. (Dolphin) Dobson.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Audrey Johnson, Platteville and her son, Bruce (Lori) Dailey, Highland; 13 grandchildren, 30...

Oct 9, 2010

 

Duane O. Rowe, age 76, died on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on July 3, 1934, in Kinross, Iowa, the son of LeRoy and Mamie (Higgins) Rowe. Duane graduated from high school in 1951, where he excelled in sports. He graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry from  Iowa State University, where he...

Oct 7, 2010

 

Cricket Rebecca Gifford, infant daughter of Sarah Gifford was born on October 5, 2010 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse and passed away on October 7, 2010.

She is survived by her mother, Sarah; her grandmother, Linda Gifford; Aunt Lora & Aunt Allyson; and cousin Lillian all of Prairie du Chien.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather,...

Oct 6, 2010

 

David Lyle Potter age 58, of Beetown, died on Wednesday, October 06, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster, after a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was born on August 16, 1952, in Lancaster, the son of Lyle and Helen (Purkapile) Potter. He owned and operated Potter Logging and the Valley Tap in Beetown. Dave was a...

Oct 5, 2010

 

M. Aleise Wetter, age 86, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born on November 24, 1923, in Shullsburg, the daughter of Francis and Lela (Bennett) Edge. After graduating from Lancaster High School, she began her employment at the Union State Bank in Lancaster and remained with the bank...

Oct 5, 2010

 

Kristine "Kris" M. Keene, age 47, of Potosi, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at her home after a courageous six-week battle with cancer. She was born on January 12, 1963, the daughter of David R. and Ruth A. (Bohringer) Knoke in Lancaster. Kris graduatedfrom Lancaster High School in 1981. On October 10, 1981...

Sep 29, 2010

 

Kathryn Ann Garner Ragatz, age 63, of Beetown, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 10, 1947, the soul child of John Toay and Ann (Forck) Garner.

Kathryn attended Beetown elementary school and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964. She studied Nursing in...

Sep 24, 2010

 

Elaine V. Timmerman, age 71, of Potosi, died on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born July 9, 1939, the daughter of George and Mabel (Nauert) Winters. Elaine graduated from Montfort High School as Valedictorian of her class. On July 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to Stan Hartline and together...