Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Stanley L. Kauffman
Aug 5, 2022
Stanley L. Kauffman, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born on October 28, 1932, the son of John and Opal (Miller) Kauffman. On March 27, 1958, Stanley was united in marriage to Catherine H. Morse, at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. He was employed at Dubuque Pack for over 30 years. In his...
Carrie Larsen Bell
Aug 4, 2022
LANCASTER- Carrie Larsen Bell, age 63, of Lancaster, passed away on August 4, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on October 7, 1958, in Lancaster, the daughter of Cletus and Vivian (Irish) Potter. On June 14, 1991, she was united in marriage to Robert “Rob” Bell. Carrie enjoyed her work in catering with her dear...
Rose A. Bohringer
Aug 1, 2022
CASSVILLE – Rose A. Bohringer, age 80, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at UnityPoint Finely Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born on August 22, 1941, at home in Bridgeport, the daughter of Clarence and Alida (Adkins) Ward. Rose graduated from Boscobel High School in 1959. On September 26, 1959, she was united in marriage to...
Jeffery S. Witzel
Jul 31, 2022
MUSCODA - Jeffery Scott Witzel, age 54, of Muscoda, WI lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 31, 2022, surrounded by family. He leaves a large hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his quick wit and sarcasm. Jeff was born on June 7, 1968, to RoseAnn and Curtiss Witzel in...
Carol M. Kanack
Jul 25, 2022
PATCH GROVE - Carol Marie (Neises) Kanack, age 83, of Jefferson, TX, formerly of Patch Grove, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, July 25, 2022, in the presence of her loving husband Wayne Kanack. Carol was the daughter and first child of Leonard and Elsie (Graf) Neises and grew up on the family farm in Patch Grove....
John T. Brandemuehl
Jul 14, 2022
John T. Brandemuehl, age 78, of Naples, FL, formerly of Lancaster, WI, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born October 30, 1943, the son of James and Mary (Schwantes) Brandemuehl. John graduated from Lancaster High School in 1960 and enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. On October 30,...
Alois A. "Ole" Kirschbaum
Jul 10, 2022
Alois A. “Ole” Kirschbaum, age 88, of Prairie du Chien, earned his heavenly wings on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Cassville, Wisconsin on November 3, 1933, to Marie (Ackerman) and Adam Kirschbaum. After serving his country for two years in the U.S. Army,...
Constance M. Fessler
Jul 8, 2022
Lancaster – Constance (“Connie”) Marie Fessler (nee Durni), age 65, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on July 8, 2022, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster. Connie was born to Leonard and Gwendolyn Durni on June 1, 1957. She grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and attended Hempstead High School. On October 31, 1985, Connie became...
Steve P. Yoose
Jul 6, 2022
Steven P. “Steve” Yoose, age 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his home. He was born August 4, 1945, being the oldest of five children, to Calvin and Genelda (Irish) Yoose. Steve graduated Sinner Creek School in Potosi Township. He later graduated from Potosi High School in 1963 where he set...
Steven J Wilder
Jun 30, 2022
CASSVILLE – Steven J. Wilder, age 64, passed away lovingly at his home in the arms of his wife, Cynthia McManus Wilder on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He is survived by both his parents, his 3 siblings, son, daughter and 4 grandkids. Steve grew up in Wausau, but his career in banking and promotions led him to Rhinelander, Manitowoc, and...
Emmanuel Garcia Ortiz
Jun 30, 2022
LANCASTER- Emmanuel Garcia Ortiz, age 34, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30th, 2022, due to an automobile accident. He was born on May 6th, 1988, to Fernando Garcia Justo and Zenaida Ortiz Martinez in Oaxaca, Mexico. Emmanuel was never married but he spent the past four years with his girlfriend, Amanda King, whom he lovingly called Christine....
Grace Anna Burkhard
Jun 12, 2022
Grace Anna Burkhard, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born September 16, 1935, in Arthur, the daughter of Paul and Gladys (Nodolf) Burkhard. Grace attended grade school in Arthur and then Platteville High School. She lived much of her life in Arthur. Grace took pride in...
Benjamin James Jarvis Jr.
Jun 7, 2022
Benjamin James Jarvis Jr. arrived into this world on November 26, 1941, to parents Benjamin James Jarvis and Margaret (Greta) Shiel Jarvis. And on June 7, 2022, he departed for his final adventure. Ben grew up surrounded by loving parents, his older sister Margaret (Beth) Jarvis, and his extended family of grandparents and aunts and uncles in Linden New Jersey,...
John W. Schwantes
Jun 7, 2022
LANCASTER – John W. Schwantes, age 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. John was born on February 12, 1960, the son of Richard and Leona (Peake) Schwantes. He attended Lancaster High School followed by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. John lived and worked for many years in the Seattle, WA area...
Darlene A. Meighan
Jun 2, 2022
Darlene Alpha Meighan, passed away on June 2, 2022, at Park Place Senior Living in Platteville, Wisconsin. She was born on March 6, 1931, in Ellenboro, Wisconsin to Florence (Breihan) and Arthur Brauchler. On June 17, 1950, she married Howard Meighan at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Darlene was raised in the Ellenboro store which her parents owned....
Roger A Lestina
May 26, 2022
BLOOMINGTON – Roger A. Lestina, age 81, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born May 9, 1941, the son of Floyd and Alma (Cunningham) Lestina. Roger was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Monona, Iowa. He graduated from Monona MFL High School. Following graduation, he...
Barbara Leone Barr
May 23, 2022
Barbara L. Barr, age 65, of Bagley, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. She was born on January 3, 1957, the daughter of Lavelle and Faith (Hoppe) Kolman in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Barbara attended West Grant High School, graduating in 1975. She then went on to get her Associates Degree...
Linda D. Krueger
May 22, 2022
Linda D. Krueger, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on April 7, 1945, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Raymond Krueger and Doris (Redmer) Almquist. Linda graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minnesota. After graduation, Linda began raising her family. She had always wanted...
Allan T. Schuster
May 21, 2022
Allan Thomas Schuster, age 90, passed away on a bright sunny morning on May 21st, 2022, at Edenbrook of Platteville, his home for the past year. Allan was born April 26, 1932, in St. Catherine’s Iowa. He was the son of Edmund and Leona (Markus) Schuster. He grew up on his parents’ farm. He tragically lost his father at the...
Dorothea Ann Blindert
May 12, 2022
Dorothea Ann Blindert, age 83, of Potosi, Wisconsin passed away on May 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to John and Luella (Leeser) Patcle on November 24, 1938 in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Dorothea graduated from Potosi High School in 1956 as her class valedictorian. On June 11, 1957 she married the love of her life,...
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