Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Shirley M. Raisbeck
Jan 14, 2010
Shirley Mae Raisbeck, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Morningside Assisted Living, Lancaster. She was born on January 3, 1928, in South Lancaster Township, the daughter of Earl and Alda Vesperman. Shirley graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945. She furthered her education at the University of Dubuque, graduating...
Levi E. "Lee" Richardson
Jan 8, 2010
Levi E. "Lee" Richardson, age 82, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010 at his home after a courageous six year battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 4, 1927, the son of James and Alverna (Kress) Richardson in Potosi , WI . Lee was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1945 and was stationed...
Shirley A. Rech
Jan 6, 2010
Shirley A. Rech, age 72, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on November 24, 1937, in Cassville Township, the daughter of Richard and Sylvia (Reed) Richards. Shirley graduated from Potosi High School in 1953. On June 15, 1957, Shirley was united in marriage to Charles L. Rech at...
Alma D. Esser
Jan 3, 2010
Alma D. Esser, age 85, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on March 19, 1924, in Bloomington, the daughter of Emil and Catherine (Crubel) Meyer. On May 4, 1943, Alma was united in marriage to John P. Esser at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington. Together they farmed...
John K. Gifford
Jan 2, 2010
John Keith Gifford, 54, Bagley, WI, died unexpectedly from an accident at his home Saturday, January 2, 2010. John was born November 14, 1955, in Aurora, IL, and was raised on the family farm near Plano, IL. He followed his sisters and brother through Plano grade school and high school, graduating in 1973.. As the fine farm land was...
Lavern E. Langkamp
Jan 1, 2010
Lavern E. Langkamp, age 63, of Madison, formerly of Potosi, died on Friday, January 01, 2010, at HospiceCare Inc., in Fitchburg. He was born on December 25, 1946, in Dubuque, IA, the son on John and Germaine (Schmitz) Langkamp. Lavern was employed at American Family Insurance in the mail department. He was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in...
Lois E. Wulf
Dec 30, 2009
Lois Eleanor (Volp) Wulf, age 91, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on December 30, 2009 after a brief battle with Leukemia.
Lois was born June 17, 1918 in Menomonie, Wisconsin the daughter of Frank and Clara (Stokke) Volp. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1936 and the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1941. She began her teaching...
Allan M. Caya
Dec 27, 2009
Allan M. Al Caya, age 92, of Potosi died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster where he resided the past two years. Al was born on December 29, 1916 in Bismarck , ND , the son of Riley and N. Mildred (Vanderbilt) Caya. He graduated from Eastman High School in WI, served in the CCC and proudly...
Clayton J. Kliebenstein
Dec 26, 2009
Clayton J. Kliebenstein, age 84, of Platteville, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Grays Nursing Home in Platteville. He was born on October 8, 1925, the son of Arthur and Wilma (Meyer) Kliebenstein in Platteville. After graduating from Plateville High School , Clayton enlisted in the U. S. Navy and celebrated his 18th birthday at Great Lakes Naval Training...
Harlan E. Reed
Dec 25, 2009
Harlan E. Reed, age 82, of Cassville, died on Friday, December 25, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 26, 1927, in Burton, the son of Carson and Marcella (Brinkman) Reed. He attended Dubuque Senior High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany...
Loren C. Ross
Dec 23, 2009
Loren C. Ross, age 89, of Bagley, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on May 16, 1920, in Edgewood, IA, the son of Loren and Laura (Hannah) Ross. On April 27, 1941, Loren was united in marriage to Marjorie C. DeWitt. He was employed at John Deere.
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Leo J. Abing
Dec 22, 2009
Leo J. Abing, age 74, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at his residence in Lancaster. He was born on February 19, 1935, in Potosi, the son of Charles and Martha (Schmitz) Abing. On September 11, 1956, he was united in marriage to Bernadette M. Loeffelholz at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville. Together they farmed in Grant County and in 1965,...
Gail R. Irish
Dec 18, 2009
Gail R. Irish, age 60, of Prairie du Chien, died on Friday, December 18, 2009, at St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center in LaCrosse. She was born on August 4, 1949, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of William and Clara (McKinney) Cooley. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and married Delford B. Irish. He preceded her in death...
Inez I. Trouten
Dec 17, 2009
Inez I. Trouten, age 95, of Platteville , WI died on December 17, 2009, at her home. She was born on August 5, 1914, the daughter of Wallace and Anna (Paul) Fisk in Cresco , IA. Inez graduated from Cresco High School . She was united in marriage to Leonard H. Trouten on November 29, 1940. He preceded her in death...
Mary Lou Hauck
Dec 15, 2009
Mary Lou Hauck, age 66, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 11, 1943, in Burton, the daughter of Ned and Marcella (Kirschbaum) McDonald. She was raised in Cassville. On November 25, 1961, Mary Lou was united in marriage to Gerald W. Hauck at St. Charles Catholic...
Robert J. "Booby" Kirschbaum
Dec 15, 2009
Robert J. "Bobby" Kirschbaum, age 72, of Prairie du Chien, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Prairie du Chien Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1937, in Glen Haven, the son of Albert and Rosella (Breuer) Kirschbaum. He was a resident of the Lori Knapp Home and worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for...
Marilyn J. Meister
Dec 14, 2009
Marilyn J. Meister, age 69, of Patch Grove, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 14, 2009. She was born on May 27, 1940 in Racine, WI, the daughter of Frank Anthony and Johanna Theresa (Holler) Scholzen. On May 27, 1961, she was united in marriage to Bernard J. Meister at Holy Name Parish in Racine, WI. He preceded...
Lewis W. Groom
Dec 13, 2009
Lewis W. Groom, age 85, of Cassville, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 on the family farm where he was born. He was born on April 4, 1924, the son of Harvey and Gertrude (Webber) Groom. Lewis graduated from Cassville High School in 1942. He was united in marriage to Norma Andrew on July 28, 1956 at the Rock Church...
Donald G. Peake
Dec 2, 2009
Donald G. Peake, age 68, of Lancaster, passed away at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, South Lancaster Township, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, after a battle with Lymphoma cancer. He was born in Lancaster, on February 19, 1941, the son of Glenn and Bertha (Wieland) Peake. Due to his mothers illness, his grandmother, Martha (Behnke) Wieland helped raise him...
Nellie M. Altom
Dec 1, 2009
Nellie M. Altom, age 103, of Fennimore, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Society. She was born August 7, 1906, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Sandifer) Titus in Smithboro, IL. Nellie graduated from Mulberry Grove High School and attended Eastern Illinois Teachers College and taught elementary grades for 10 years at Walshville, Myatt, Elm Point, McCord and...
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