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

Sep 4, 2009

 

Janice J. Miller, age 82, of Bagley, died on Friday, September 4, 2009, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on June 1, 1927, in Cassville, the daughter of Andrew and Elenora (Brinkman) Kirschbaum. She married George Jr Miller on June 11, 1945, at  St. Johns Catholic Church in Patch Grove. Janice was a member of the...

Sep 3, 2009

 

Janet (Stuessy) Plourde age 76, of Platteville passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009. She was born on December 3, 1932 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dr. Milton and Susan (Willis) Stuessy. Janet earned a degree from the Platteville Teachers College and in 1968 earned a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis on English from the University...

Sep 3, 2009

 

 Lucille M. Klein Mindham, age 78, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at her home in rural Lancaster. She was born on April 29, 1931, in Platteville, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Hying) Lane. She attended school at Dubuque, Iowa. On August 6, 1973, Lucille was united in marriage to Fred J. Mindham. She enjoyed fishing,...

Aug 29, 2009

 

 Gordon Charles Fruit, age 92, of New Lisbon, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Hess Memorial Hospital in Mauston.

He was born on April 13, 1917 in  Waukesha, WI, the son of Clyde and Lucy (Chapman) Fruit. Gordon was united in marriage to Alice E. Fleck on November 13, 1941. Together they farmed for many years in...

Aug 29, 2009

Aug 26, 2009

 

 Ernest E. Krogman, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at the Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. Ernie was born on May 12, 1925, in the town of Bloomington, the son of Herman and Julia (Trumm) Krogman. He graduated from  Bloomington High School in 1943. Upon graduation, he served in the...

Aug 24, 2009

 

Frank E. Dull, Jr., age 81, of rural Potosi, formerly of Platteville, died Monday, August 24, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on August 12, 1928 in Platteville, the son of Frank Sr. and Mabel (Karrmann) Dull. He graduated from Platteville High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1951-52. After Frank was discharged, he worked at John Deere for a...

Aug 21, 2009

 

Pearl Henry Skaife, age 81, of Lancaster, died on Friday, August 21, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born on December 17, 1927, in Beetown, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Lewis) Henry. At a young age, Pearl was taken in and lovingly raised by Ethel and Tom Butson. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1945....

Aug 6, 2009

 

Robert E. Schmitz, age 77, of rural Bloomington, passed away peacefully from a long battle with cancer on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1932, the son of Ernest and LaVon (Kitto) Schmitz. Robert was united in marriage to Leila Laufenberg on February 6, 1952 at St. Clement...

Jul 30, 2009

 

John S. Steinhoff, Sr., age 80, of Cuba City, died on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1929, in Harrison Township, the son of Edward and Lillian (VanNatta) Steinhoff. On January 17, 1976, John was united in marriage to Mary Heilman at Asbury, IA. John was formerly employed with Becker and Tuckwood Contactors and recently was employed with the Platteville High School.

Survivors include his wife,...

Jul 30, 2009

 

Vera M. Troester, age 85, formerly of  Belmont, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Manor Care in Platteville. She was born June 6, 1924 in Belmont, WI the daughter of Conrad and Eda (Schuldt) Schult. Vera graduated from Belmont High School. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Gilbert Troester on September 30, 1955 in  Dubuque, Iowa. Together they...

Jul 26, 2009

 

 Debra J. Lau, age 56, of Cassville, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the  Finley Hospital in  Dubuque. She was born on June 27, 1953, in Portage, WI, the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Major) Bethke. Debra graduated from  Cassville High School in 1971. She furthered her education at the  University of Wisconsin...

Jul 25, 2009

 

Mary C. Hoskins, age 87, a longtime Lancaster resident, passed away at her home, with family members present, on July 25, 2009, after a short illness. She was born in Lancaster on August 30, 1921, the daughter of Genevive Bennett Carthew and Attorney Harry E. Carthew. Mary attended Carlton College in Northfield, MN, before graduating from National Teachers College in Evanston, IL, in June, 1943. She worked at Hull House in Chicago prior to teaching first grade...

Jul 16, 2009

 

Maynard J. Schmitz, age 64, of Patch Grove, died on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his home in Patch Grove. He was born on December 11, 1944, in Lancaster, the son of Maynard and Loretta (Timmerman) Schmitz. He graduated from West Grant High School in 1963. In November of 1966, Maynard entered the Untied States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge on October 6, 1971. On May 4,...

Jul 11, 2009

 

 Velma C. Kruser, age 77, of Potosi, found eternal peace on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at her home where she had made so many precious memories.

Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with the Reverend Bernard Rott officiating. Her final resting place was at  St. Thomas Cemetery,...

Jul 11, 2009

Jul 9, 2009

 

 Ina Jean Ritter Koppen, age 71, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Fennimore, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC after a 42 year struggle with cancer. Ina was born September 11, 1937 in Lancaster, the daughter of William Isaac and Nettie Marie (Udelhoven) Ritter. Ina was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Jul 3, 2009

 

Charles W.  Witzig, age 90, of Platteville, died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. He was born on September 22, 1918, in Clifton Township, the son of William and Winifred (Millard) Witzig. He graduated from  Livingston High School. On February 28, 1942, Charles was united in marriage to Betty Marie Gard. Charles joined the...

Jul 2, 2009

 

 Ralph Ivan Ike Kinney, age 97, of Platteville, passed away on July 2, 2009 at Our House Assisted Living Center, Platteville. He was born on August 21, 1911 in  Lancaster,  WI the son of Dr. Ralph H. and Mattie E. (McCormick) Kinney.

Ike graduated from Lancaster High School in 1929 and attended UW Madison and  Platteville  Teachers College. Ralph...

Jun 27, 2009

 

Loren H. Holzinger, age 81, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, June 27, 2009, surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

He was born on March 10, 1928, in Lancaster, the son of Ellsworth and Ruth (Petty) Holzinger. Loren was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church. He attended Rock School and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1946. Loren...