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

Jun 18, 2009

 

Mildred L. Aide, age 89, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born on July 11, 1919, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Lane) Sutter. In 1938, Mildred was united in marriage to Donald B. Koeller. Together they owned and operated Koellers Dry Cleaning in Lancaster. Donald passed away in 1969. In 1974, she was united in...

Jun 13, 2009

 

 Ivan L. Morrow, age 78, of  Mount Hope, died  Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the University Hospitals in  Madison. He was born on February 24, 1931, in Little Grant Township, the son of Archie and Genevieve (Griswold) Morrow. Ivan graduated from  Lancaster High School. On October 8, 1954, Ivan was united in marriage to Marian Muldoon at the Lancaster...

Jun 11, 2009

 

 Pearl H. Menne, age 71, of Tennyson, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15, 1937, the daughter of Maynard and Irene (Slaats) Pluemer in Tennyson.  Pearl graduated from St. Andrew High School in Tennyson in 1955. She was united in marriage to Cyril Menne on August...

Jun 2, 2009

 

 Helena A. Cummer, age 94, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the  Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on March 31, 1915, in North Lancaster, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Klein) Kasper. On  August 26, 1946, Helena was united in marriage to Adrian J. Cummer. After their marriage, the couple farmed in the Lancaster...

Jun 1, 2009

May 29, 2009

 

 Eileen Frances (Walker) Flesch, age 86, of Platteville, died at home on Friday, May 29, 2009 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle against cancer. Eileen was born on September 17, 1922 at home in  Ismay, MT to Charles and Ellen (Shea) Walker. Eileen went to Miles City High School for 3 years and then went to  Lancaster,...

May 27, 2009

 

David A. Scram Hines, age 37, of Cassville passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. He was born on August 31, 1971 in Lancaster, the son of Lewis and Barbara (Wentz) Hines. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1990. David was united into marriage to Shaun E. Koelker on June 5, 2003 at the Cassville Riverside Park. He has been employed at the Gary and Sandra Adams Family Farm all of his working life. David was an avid...

May 22, 2009

 

Doris J. Sass, age 79, of Bloomington died Friday, May 22, 2009 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1930, in Bloomington, the daughter of Roy and Ada (Harris) Martin. Doris was united in marriage to James H. Sass on December 21, 1952 at Bloomington United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Bloomington United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church in Milwaukee. Doris loved her family and her church. She also loved gardening, bird watching, music, and singing with the...

May 21, 2009

 

Bernice Salis, age 88, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She was born on July 20, 1920, in Burton, the daughter of Neils and Norma (Turner) Laugesen. On February 14, 1950, Bernice was united in marriage to Dawson Salis, who preceded her in death in 1983. She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Burton, where she enjoyed quilting with the Burton Ladies. Bernice was also very active with...

May 21, 2009

 

William C. Harper, age 92, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on February 24, 1917, in Red Cedar (now Durand), the son of Hugh Allen and Florence Gertrude (Burr) Harper. Bill graduated from Lancaster High School in 1935. He was a great athlete who lettered in football, basketball, and baseball while he attended college at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Idaho. While attending college...

May 20, 2009

 

 Darrel L. Martin, age 84, of Bagley, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the  Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Tomah. He was born on February 22, 1925, in Waterloo Township, the son of Otto "Red" and Anita Knight (Slaght) Martin. In November of 1956, he was united in marriage to Ellen C. Whitaker in Dubuque, IA.

Darrel...

May 20, 2009

 

Muriel A. Soden, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on November 17, 1917, in Eau Claire, the daughter of George and Anna (Lee) Betz. On November 2, 1935, Muriel was united in marriage to John L. Soden in St. Paul, MN, and they relocated to Lancaster in 1955. Muriel was employed at Krogers Grocery in 1957, retiring in the late 60s. She also...

May 19, 2009

Private family services were held at Queen of Heaven's Mausoleum in Hillside IL, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

May 18, 2009

 

Ruth E. Stanton, age 84, of Lancaster, died on Monday, May 18, 2009, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on September 23, 1924, in Platteville, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie (Specht) Schuster. On March 6, 1944, Ruth was united in marriage to Donald E. Stanton at First English Lutheran Church in Platteville. After their marriage, the couple farmed in South Lancaster Township for over twenty-five years. Ruth and Donald loved spending time fishing on the river at...

May 13, 2009

 

 Robert L. Kammerud, age 85, of Lancaster died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Lancaster  Care Center. He was born on November 27, 1923, the son of Oliver and Margarat (McIllhatton) Kammerud in Lafayette  Township, Lafayette County. Bob attended Country School in  Lafayette County. He served in the United States Army in the 37th Infantry Division during WWII and...

May 8, 2009

 

Merlin B. Tubbs Brandt, age 88, of Potosi died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on May 24, 1920, the son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt in Kieler, WI. Tubbs enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corp in December 1941 serving in Italy, North Africa and the Panama Canal until September 1945 when he was honourably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He...

May 5, 2009

 

 Dorothy J. Gabel, age 84, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Grant  Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born May 17, 1924, in Paris Township, the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Hamilton) Deiter. She attended school in  Paris Township. On  June 1, 1940, Dorothy was united in marriage to Donald L. Gabel in Dubuque. After...

May 5, 2009

 

Della L. Beyer, age 82, of rural Platteville, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Southwest Health Center in Plattevillle. She was born on September 26, 1926, the daughter of George and Emily (Peacey) Gregory in Harrison Township. Della graduated from Platteville High School and attended State Teachers College in Platteville. She married Earl Jimmy Martens on June 24, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1995. Della married Robert Beyer on September 27, 1997...

May 5, 2009

 

George H. Budworth, Jr., age 87, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on July 31, 1921, in Bloomington, the son of George and Elizabeth (Watson) Budworth. George attended school in Bloomington. On September 15, 1941, he was united in marriage to Marie K. Kremer at St. Johns Catholic Church in Patch Grove. George was employed at John Deere as a machinist for thirty years. He...

May 3, 2009