Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Ila Mae Bockhop
Mar 25, 2009
Ila Mae Bockhop, age 85, of Belmont, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. She was born on November 10, 1923, the daughter of Theodore and Leona (Helms) Busch in Belmont. Ila Mae attended Cottage Inn School, graduated from Belmont High School and received a B.S. degree in Home Economics from U. W. Madison. She was united in marriage to Dale Barney Bockhop...
Pebble G. Johnson
Mar 24, 2009
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...
Phyllis C. Derleth
Mar 23, 2009
Phyllis C. Derleth, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Monday, March 23, 2009, at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster. She was born on March 23, 1918, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Griffin) Blotz. After attending country school, she graduated from Dodgeville High School and Edgewood College in Madison. On November 30, 1939, Phyllis was united in...
Vivian A. Klinkhammer
Mar 23, 2009
Vivian A. Klinkhammer, age 89, of Lancaster, formerly of Glen Haven, died on Monday, March 23, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on December 8, 1919, in Bagley, the daughter of Clinton and Nina (Weed) Jacobs. Vivian graduated from Patch Grove High School. On June 13, 1940, she was united in marriage to Mark Klinkhammer...
Catherine M. Frear
Mar 21, 2009
Catherine M. Frear, age 93, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, died on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster after a brief illness. She was born on March 3, 1916, the daughter of Loren and Bessie (Korber) Crapp in rural Potosi. Catherine married Earl E. Frear on June 5, 1943. Together they farmed in the Potosi...
Walter H. "Tony" Abing
Mar 19, 2009
Walter H. Tony Abing, age 87, of Platteville, formerly of Belmont, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Heartland HealthCare in Platteville. He was born on June 8, 1921, in Potosi Township, the son of Joseph and Clara (Dressler) Abing. Tony attended school at Potosi and following graduation, he attended UWP Mining School. After receiving his education, he farmed in the Potosi area. On December 5, 1965, Tony was united in marriage to Mary Lou Tindell. Together, they owned...
Charles H. Dietrich
Mar 14, 2009
Charles H. Charlie Dietrich, 88, of Cassville, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at home surrounded by family. A Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at St. Charles Catholic Church with Father John Norder officiating. Burial with Military Rites accorded by the Cassville VFW Post...
Thomas J. Hoesly
Mar 13, 2009
Thomas J. Tom Hoesly, age 59, of Lancaster, died on Friday, March 13, 2009, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on September 8, 1949, in Monroe, the son of Sheldon and Marjorie (Bloom) Hoesly. Tom graduated from New Glarus High School and attended the UW Farm and Industry Short Course in Madison. On November 28, 1975, he was united in marriage to Vicki Swanson in New Glarus. The couple have been residents of Grant County for over...
Stanley E. Pink
Feb 27, 2009
Stanley E. Pink, age 87, of Lancaster, died on Friday, February 27, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, with his family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1921, in Lancaster, the son of Cel and Rena (Ertz) Pink. Stanley attended St. Clement Catholic School in Lancaster. In 1944, he joined in the United States...
Helen J. Pickel
Feb 26, 2009
Helen J. Pickel, age 88, of Potosi died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque. She was born on April 7, 1920, the daughter of Glassmaker. Helen was united in marriage to Arthur W. Pickel, the love of her life, on April 27, 1943 at Peace Lutheran Church in Cuba City. He preceded her in death...
Geraldine A. Govier
Feb 25, 2009
Geraldine A. Govier, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on June 16, 1917, in Chippewa Falls, the oldest daughter of Oliver and Marie (Frisk) Olson. Before her marriage, Geraldine was employed with the Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation Department in Lancaster and Eau Claire. She was also...
Leila M. Bausch
Feb 21, 2009
Leila M. Bausch (Mrs. Sylvester), age 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Cassville, died on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 30, 1921, in rural Cassville, the daughter of Chris and Eva (Kirschbaum) Meier. On November 21, 1942, Leila was united in marriage to Pvt. Sylvester B. Bausch at St. Patricks Catholic...
Retha O. Bausch
Feb 20, 2009
Retha O. Bausch, age 87, formerly of Cassville, died Friday, February 20, 2009 at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born May 2, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude (Dresen) Lau in Cassville. Retha graduated from Cassville High School. She was united in marriage to Clarence Kais Bausch on November 13, 1945 in Cassville. Retha worked for the Dennison House, Bakery and Stonefield Village all in Cassville. She enjoyed playing cards and sharing time...
Virginia A. Williams
Feb 19, 2009
Virginia A. Williams, age 73, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1935, in Cassville Township, the daughter of Lawrence and Lila (Kirschbaum) Wiest. She graduated from Cassville High School in 1953. On February 2, 1960, Virginia was united in marriage...
Rosalia T. Menne
Feb 17, 2009
Rosalia Rosie T. Menne, age 95, formerly of Potosi, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster. She was born on October 22, 1913 in Jamestown Township, WI the daughter of Peter and Anna (Wiegman) Wiederholt. Rosalia married Leo Menne on February 23, 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death...
Sylvina M. Hyer
Feb 16, 2009
Sylvina M. Hyer, age 101, of Lancaster, formerly of Bloomington, died on Monday, February 16, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on October 10, 1907, in Fall River, WI, the daughter of Lewis and (Helen Bergner) Field. After attending school, Sylvina became a rural school teacher near Fall River. On November 23, 1932, she was united in marriage to Ralph Hyer in Galena, IL. After their marriage, the couple made their home in...
Donald G. Marshall
Feb 14, 2009
Donald G. Marshall, age 80, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1928 in Bagley Township, the son of Ralph and Mary (Myers) Marshall. Donald married Ruby Revenig on September 4, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked hard all his life...
James L. Hoehl
Feb 4, 2009
James L. Hoehl, age 61, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, surrounded by his loving human and feline family at his home in Lancaster. He was born on January 23, 1948, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Herman J. and Mildred (Taylor) Hoehl. Jim graduated from Wausau High School in 1966. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971 and furthered his education...
Dickie F. Schiffman
Feb 3, 2009
Dick F. Schiffman, age 63, of Potosi died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque after a lengthy battle with heart disease and diabetes. He was born on June 1, 1945, the son of Harry and Virginia (Pickett) Schiffman. Dick was united in marriage to Shirley Gassen on June 25, 1966 at Davies Memorial United Church of Christ in Potosi. He was a self-employed carpenter and took great pride in his work. Dick was...
Lorna W. Hamilton
Feb 1, 2009
Lorna W. Hamilton, age 54, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at her home in Lancaster. She was born on December 22, 1954, in Keshena, Shawano County, WI, the daughter of Hank and Roberta (Warrington) Webb. Lorna attended school at West Grant and was a member of the graduating class of 1973. On February 11, 1974, she was united in marriage to Bobby Hamilton in Kahoka, MO. After their marriage,...
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