Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Peyton F. Riley
Sep 21, 2023
Peyton F. Riley passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2023, at the age of 27, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born July 12, 1996, in Lancaster, the son of Frank and Dawn (Fleming) Riley. Peyton attended Winskill Elementary School, but due to his disabilities, he was unable to attend further education. Everyone who has known Peyton...
William J. "Billy Jo" Culligan
Sep 18, 2023
William “Billy Jo” J. Culligan, age 76, of Bloomington, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 17, 1946, in Spencer, IA, the son of Thomas and LaVonne (Fortner) Culligan. Billy Jo graduated from West Grant High School in 1965. Following graduation, he was drafted into the United States...
Fannie R. Simon
Sep 18, 2023
LANCASTER – Fannie R. Simon, age 100, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on February 7, 1923, in McCartney, IA, the daughter of Theodore and Flora (Fullman) Seippel. On September 26, 1944, Fannie was united in marriage to Francis B. Simon in Bloomington. After their marriage, the couple farmed near Mount Hope. ...
Melvin J. Kopp
Sep 17, 2023
LANCASTER - Melvin Kopp, age 66, of rural Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and significant other. Melvin was born on April 9, 1957, son of Richard & Darlene (VanNatta) Kopp. Melvin graduated from Lancaster High School in 1975 and worked for Breil's in Fennimore, on OJT. After graduation, Melvin worked for...
Norma M. Starrett
Sep 14, 2023
LANCASTER - Norma Marie (Fuerstenberg) Starrett, age 88, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Norma was born the middle child of seven on September 24, 1934. She was the daughter of Frank and Pearl (Peake) Fuerstenberg and graduated from Fennimore High School in 1952. Norma married Miles Scott Starrett on February 12, 1955, at St....
Terry Steffes
Sep 11, 2023
WOODMAN - Terry Steffes, passed away on September 11, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.
Terry worked with heavy equipment as an operating engineer for over 30 years where he was a valued employee for his work ethic, knowledge, and skill to dig in difficult areas. After retirement, he was able...
Alisa L. "Lisa" Nihles
Sep 9, 2023
LANCASTER - Alisa “Lisa” Leone (Coburn) Beck Nihles, 66, of Appleton, WI, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, September 9, 2023, at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah, WI.
She received a B.A. degree and subsequently an M.A. degree in speech therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lisa worked as a speech and...
Mary C. Neis
Sep 9, 2023
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Lord decided it was time to bring “One Tough Old Bird” into his Heavenly flock. He called Mary C. Neis home. The Lord saw she was tired and that it was time for eternal rest. Mary C. Neis was born December 31,1940, the daughter of Leonard and Jeanette (Hoffman) Schier. According to family lore,...
Patricia F. Pritchett
Sep 7, 2023
Patricia Faye (Ransom) Pritchett, age 89, previously of Beetown, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville following a long battle with dementia. Patricia was born February 10, 1934, to Frank and Veronica (Dempsey) Ransom. She married Chester Pritchett on March 29, 1951, and they had four children. Patricia...
Therese E. Klaas
Sep 4, 2023
LANCASTER - Therese Elizabeth Klaas, age 67, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Therese was born on January 13, 1956, in Lancaster, the daughter of Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg. She was united in marriage to Mark Klaas on May 2, 1981, in Lancaster, WI. She grew up with her loving parents, six brothers and four sisters....
Joseph B. Langreck
Sep 3, 2023
Joseph "Joe" B. Langreck, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Southwest Health Center, Platteville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1939, in Greenwood, WI, the son of Ferdinand and Celia (Wilson) Langreck. Joe graduated from Greenwood High School in 1957. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country...
Robert C. Irish
Aug 27, 2023
Robert C. Irish, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born on March 17, 1932, the son of Carl and Genevieve (Keene) Irish. Robert attended Boice Creek Grade School and Lancaster Grade School. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1950. On...
Lauralee Welchert
Aug 21, 2023
Lauralee M. Welchert, age 65, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 21, 2023, at UW Hospitals & Clinics in Madison. She was born on July 31, 1958, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Lorraine (Arneson) Foye. Lauralee graduated from Waunakee High School in 1977. She moved to Lancaster in 1983 and raised her daughter, Crystal. Lauralee loved...
Cletus L. Russell
Aug 21, 2023
POTOSI – Cletus L. “Tater” Russell, age 87, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Edenbrook in Platteville surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 26, 1936, the son of Albert and Dorothy (Dean) Russell. Tater attended Platteville High School and in September of 1959 he was united in marriage to JoAnn Kress. He...
Cathy J. Carlin
Aug 17, 2023
FENNIMORE – Cathy J. Carlin, age 69, of Fennimore, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at UW Hospitals & Clinics in Madison, WI. She was born on September 16, 1953, the daughter of David and Edna (Hurst) Allen. Cathy graduated from Fennimore High School in 1972 and married Thomas McLimans. She was employed at Ray-O-Vac and Skyline Homes. Cathy later...
Michelle A. Raimon
Aug 15, 2023
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Michelle A. Raimon, age 55, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was born on June 7, 1968, the daughter of Dennis and Terri (Doyon) Raimon.
Besides spending time with her loving family Michelle enjoyed spending time outside, doing her crossword puzzles, playing cribbage,...
Joseph B. Pitzen
Aug 9, 2023
CASSVILLE – Joseph Bernard “Joe Crow” Pitzen, of Cassville, passed away at his daughter’s home, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, after a recent illness.
Joe was born on June 26, 1946, to Edward and Margaret (Richter) Pitzen. He grew up in and around the Rockville area, where he spent the days and nights of his formative years sneaking warm beer,...
Cherylinn J. Nix
Aug 7, 2023
Cherylinn “Sherry” J. Nix, age 75, of Platteville, passed away peacefully in her home in Platteville on August 7, 2023, with Smokey her faithful dog by her side. She was born on February 4, 1948, in LaCrosse, the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn “Babe” (Michel) Blask. Sherry graduated from Cassville High School in 1966. Soon after, she met Terry Nix. ...
Jeanine C. Smith
Aug 3, 2023
Jeanine Cecilia Smith, age 71, of Mount Hope, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer and entered our Lord’s Heavenly kingdom on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. She was born on December 16, 1951, in Lancaster, the daughter of Loren and Marjorie (Bausch) Kirschbaum. Jean graduated from...
Elwyn B. Beane
Jul 24, 2023
LANCASTER - Elwyn “Beanie” Beane, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1932, in Marshalltown, Iowa. He is the oldest of three children, to Raymond and Helen (Vassar) Beane.
Beanie graduated from LeGrand High School in 1949. He then attended Simpson College in Indianapolis, Iowa and...
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