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

Feb 2, 2010

 

 Alberta Kalinowski, 89, of Lancaster , formerly of Mount Hope , passed away February 2, 2010, at Orchard Manor, Lancaster .

Services were at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Mount Hope Methodist Church , with the Rev. Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial was in Hermitage Cemetery , Mount Hope . Friends called from 3 to 8 P.M., Friday,...

Feb 1, 2010

Jan 31, 2010

 

Rudolph W. Rud Kussmaul, age 97, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Mount Hope, died Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born on August 29, 1912, in Eastman, WI, the son of Rud, Sr. and Emma (Allen) Kussmaul. Rud graduated from Mount Hope High School. On September 15, 1940, he married Grace E....

Jan 30, 2010

 

James E. Mitsch, age 75, of Bagley, died on Sunday, January 30, 2010, at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1935, in Chicago, the son of James and Dorothy (Glasbrenner) Mitsch. James attended school in Chicago and was employed with the union as a floor coverer for forty-fives years. In 1973, James moved to Bagley. He was...

Jan 29, 2010

 

Ruth E. Lau, age 88, of Cassville, died on Friday, January 29, 2010, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on November 12, 1921, in Cassville, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Kirschbaum) Adrian. She attended country school and graduated from Cassville High School. On October 29, 1949, Ruth was united in marriage to Carl R. Lau...

Jan 28, 2010

 

Nona M. Quick, age 80, of Patch Grove, died on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. She was born on August 3, 1929, in Grant County, the daughter of Roy and Florence (Schmidt) Jeidy. On October 23, 1946, Nona was united in marriage to Robert I. Quick, Sr. in Dubuque, IA. Together they farmed in...

Jan 24, 2010

 

Jules Frederick Brown, age 87, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at UW Hospitals in Madison. He was born on September 6, 1922, in Wauzeka, the son of Fred A. and Flora (Feldmann) Brown. On November 8, 1956, Jules was united in marriage to Ruth Friend Steele. Jules was a veteran of World War II. He graduated from the University of...

Jan 23, 2010

 

 Isabelle C. Kreiser, age 98, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on November 26, 1911, in Potosi, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Miller) Pitzen. Isabelle attended school at Ss. Andrew-Thomas in Potosi. On September 11, 1934, she was united in marriage to Frederick H. Ted Kreiser at St....

Jan 22, 2010

 

William A. Bill Dickerson, age 51, of Bagley, died on Friday, January 22, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on August 17, 1958, in Bartow, FL, the son of Henry and Geraldine (Cartwright) Dickerson. In 1977, Bill was enlisted in the United States Navy and retired in 1997. He was also employed at John Deere for the...

Jan 21, 2010

 

William J. Bill Hore, age 52, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. He was born on November 24, 1957, in Lancaster, the son of James and Mary (Williams) Hore. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1976. On June 3, 1983, Bill was united in marriage to Jean Heer in Fennimore. He...

Jan 20, 2010

 

Clementine M. Sedbrook, age 92, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 7, 1918, in Glen Haven, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Eschen) Blum. Clementine graduated from St. Andrews Catholic High School in Tennyson. On June 13, 1942, Clementine was united in...

Jan 19, 2010

Florentine M. Abing-Joyce, age 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster. She was born on December 19, 1933, in Dickeyville, the daughter of Adolph and Marie (Schollmeyer) Wallenhorst. On October 10, 1951, Florentine was united in marriage to Cyril Abing at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Tennyson. Together they farmed in...

Jan 18, 2010

 

 Grace M. Gelbach, age 98, of Lancaster, died on Monday, January 18, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on October 22, 1911, in Grant County, the daughter of William and Lavina (Wetmore) Garthwaite. Grace graduated from Lancaster High School and furthered her education at Platteville Teacher’s College. She taught country school in Little Grant Township. On March...

Jan 15, 2010

 

Mary C. Bishell, age 89, of Lancaster, died on Friday, January 15, 2010, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on November 21, 1920, in Montana, the daughter of Charles and Ellen (Shea) Walker. In 1941, she moved to Lancaster from Montana. On November 24, 1941, Mary was united in marriage to Burnell E. Bishell at St. Clement Catholic Church, Lancaster....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...