Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Delores M. Kirschbaum
Feb 3, 2022
Delores M. Kirschbaum, age 86, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on August 30, 1935, in Cassville, the daughter of Fred and Cecelia (Dresen) Mumm. Delores graduated from Cassville High School. On September 14, 1954, she was united in marriage to Peter Kirschbaum at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville....
Susan E. Doll
Jan 31, 2022
Susan E. Doll, age 74, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1947, in Beetown, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Lucille (Bryhan) Doll. Susan graduated from Lancaster High School in 1965. She furthered her education in Seattle, WA, where she earned her master's degree in social...
Todd J. Brandemuehl
Jan 28, 2022
LANCASTER – Todd J. Brandemuehl, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on April 15, 1964, the son of Larry and Jean (Schildgen) Brandemuehl. Todd graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982. After graduation, he farmed with his father, Larry. In 1996, through his brother, Jeff,...
Lillian H. Weist
Jan 23, 2022
LANCASTER – Lillian H. Weist, age 79 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. She was born July 3, 1942, the daughter of Ignatz and Helen (Russel) Mish. Lillian graduated Arcadia High School. On February 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to Leo M. DeWilde. He preceded Lillian in death. On September...
Stanley James "Stan" Wood
Jan 23, 2022
Stanley James “Stan” Wood of Cassville, WI died on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI after a hard fought, but brief, illness. Stan was born on November 9, 1961, to Loyle and Elaine (Sanders) Wood. Stan was one of 8 children. He grew up in rural Cassville on his family’s farm and attended school in Cassville....
Cleopatra Ann Graf
Jan 22, 2022
LANCASTER – Cleopatra A. "Cleo" Graf, age 69, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 16, 1952, the daughter of William A. and Ann J. (Haas) Graf. Survivors include her daughter, Kristin (Bill) Schier; a son, Craig (Debra) Reukauf; four granddaughters: Hope and Faith Schier and Madeline and Lauren Reukauf; two...
Carl H. Bender
Jan 21, 2022
LANCASTER—Carl H. Bender, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at his home in Lancaster, surrounded by family. He was born on Nov. 2, 1938, to Fred and Alma Bender of Boscobel. Carl graduated as salutatorian from Boscobel High School in 1956, served in the Army, then attended Madison Business College for accounting. He spent many decades working...
Saige Leigh Oelke
Jan 18, 2022
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Saige Leigh Oelke, was born an angel on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. Survivors include her loving parents: Hailey Neeley and Christopher "Chris" Oelke; her maternal grandparents: Tracy and Mathew Neeley; her paternal grandparents: Melissa and Neil Cornelius. Private family services will be held at a later date. Martin...
Shirley L. Bausch
Jan 15, 2022
Shirley L. Bausch, age 86, of Mount Hope, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born at Wherle, WI, the daughter of LeRoy and Mabel (Vangasbeck) Ritter. Shirley married Frederick Bausch on June 28, 1952. Together they farmed near Bloomington and later near Mt. Hope; they also owned and operated Bausch Trucking...
Dennis H. Myers
Jan 13, 2022
BAGLEY – Dennis H. Myers, age 69, of Bagley, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. He was born on December 18, 1952, the son of Howard and Viola (Garthwaite) Myers. Dennis attended school in Bagley. Upon his graduation, he began employment with the railroad. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, his dogs,...
Maurice Thole
Jan 13, 2022
LANCASTER - Maurice LaVern "Maurie" Thole was born January 26, 1938, in Glen Haven Township, Wisconsin to Sylvester Nicholas and Evelyn Gertrude (Meier) Thole and died due to complications of Parkinson’s disease on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. Maurie graduated from Cassville High School and on March 10, 1956, married Susan Groom. He owned...
David L. Schneider
Jan 12, 2022
David L. Schneider, age 39, of Beetown, died unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born July 5, 1982, in Lancaster, the son of Thomas and Patti (Thompson) Schneider. Dave graduated from Lancaster High School in 2000. He previously was employed on the home dairy farm, moved to Madison, and later, La Crosse. After...
Gary A. "Bear" Kaiser
Jan 12, 2022
POTOSI – Gary A. "Bear" Kaiser, age 77, of Potosi, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, doing what he loved, fishing. He was born on June 17, 1944, in Cuba City, the son of Eugene and Agnes (Gerhards) Kaiser. Gary graduated from Potosi High School. He was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement. Gary served his...
Robert S. Shaben
Jan 10, 2022
Robert S. "Bob" Shaben, age 83, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Cassville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa. He was born on January 2, 1939, in Cassville the son of Durward "Bud" and Ethel M. (Haas) Shaben. Bob graduated from Cassville High School. He owned and operated RS Bicycle Shop...
Monique Y. Johnstone
Jan 10, 2022
CASSVILLE – Monique Y. Johnstone, age 58, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at her home in Bloomington. A Celebration of Life honoring Monique Johnstone will be held Saturday March 26, 2022 from 4pm until 7pm at J&J's sandbar, Cassville, WI. Dinner will be served. Wear your favorite sports attire and help share memories!
Yvonne A. "Vonnie" Swab
Jan 6, 2022
Yvonne A. "Vonnie" Swab, age 78, of Fennimore, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, due to complications from COPD. She was born on September 25, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Ronatta (Kamps) Pinkham. Vonnie graduated from Darlington High School in 1961. On August 9, 1975, Yvonne “Vonnie” married Charles A. "Chuck" Swab at the Little...
Dorothy S. Schwantes
Jan 4, 2022
Dorothy S. Schwantes, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born August 7, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Maleta "Did" (Potter) Irish. Dorothy graduated from Lancaster High School. On January 7, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Mark E. Schwantes. She was employed as...
Perry G. Ahnen
Jan 4, 2022
Perry G. Ahnen, age 79, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Perry was born on May 25, 1942, in Steuben, Wisconsin, the son of Ernest and Marietta (Rice) Ahnen. He graduated from Boscobel High School in 1960. Perry enlisted in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War,...
Raymond Trickle
Jan 3, 2022
POTOSI – Raymond Trickle, age 86, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1935, in Rudolph, WI, the son of Roy and Stacta (Aron) Trickle. Raymond attended school in Pittsville, WI, until moving to Platteville to help his uncle on the farm. He was later employed at the Dubuque...
Anna L. Wood
Jan 2, 2022
Anna L. Wood, age 91, of Bagley, passed away peacefully at Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born on April 29, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Schuchart) Northouse, in Lafayette County, near Shullsburg. Anna married Loren L. Wood on September 7, 1949, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Together...