Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Kenneth J. Klaas
Oct 16, 2021
After 65 years of service to God, family, and community, Kenneth John Klaas, of Lancaster, WI, received his final call on Saturday, October 16, 2021, and was welcomed home by his heavenly father after a well-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Ken managed his illness with optimism, strength, and grace. A loving...
Millavieve M. "Millie" Curtis
Oct 16, 2021
Millavieve M. “Millie” (Brandt) Curtis passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the age of 89 in the care of her second family at Sienna Crest in Platteville. Millie was born October 28, 1931, daughter of Glenn and Mary (Hentrich) Brandt. She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Kieler, WI. Millie and Gerald "Jerry" were united in marriage...
Louise E. Brockman
Oct 14, 2021
Louise E. Brockman, age 91 of Platteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City, Wisconsin. She was born February 2, 1930, in Potosi Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Isabella “Belle” (McKelvey) Kuster. Louise attended Rockville school and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947. She furthered her education at Wisconsin State...
John P. Meir
Oct 13, 2021
John P. Meir, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away at St Mary’s Hospital Rochester, MN after a short illness on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, WI on February 26, 1964, to Suzanne (Loy) and Frank A. Meir. John graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982 and went to Agriculture Short Course at University of Wisconsin-Madison for...
Karen M. Pitzen
Oct 9, 2021
Karen Marie (Bleile) Pitzen, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 57. She was born to Leon and Marie (Wagner) Bleile on September 23, 1964. After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School, Karen went to Loras College and earned a degree in Business. Karen...
Marjorie M. Moore
Oct 8, 2021
BLOOMINGTON – Marjorie M. "Marge" Moore, age 82, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. She was born on February 27, 1939, in Potosi, the daughter of Arnold and Mildred (Kitto) Kress. Marge attended Bloomington schools. On July 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Norbert C. "Norb" Moore at the...
Doris Ruth Kleckner
Oct 7, 2021
Doris Ruth Kleckner, age 93, passed away in Portage on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Doris was born on July 14, 1928, in Humbird, WI. She was one of six children born to Paul H. and Frieda (Schenk) Zerbel. Doris graduated from Humbird High School and LaCrosse Vocational School. She was united in marriage to John Kleckner on January 7, 1948,...
Alfred V. Caley
Oct 6, 2021
Alfred V. Caley, age 96, of Beetown, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born December 17, 1924, the son of Ora and Nellie (Albee) Caley. Alfred weighed 4 lbs., 5 oz. at birth and was so small that his mother would put him in a shoe box to sleep. He...
Jeremy R. Gengler
Oct 4, 2021
Jeremy "JR" Robert Gengler, age 44, of Fennimore passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021, following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on February 4, 1977, to Robert “Stubby” Gengler and Trudy Lenzendorf. Jeremy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1996. He attended Southwest Technical College earning a degree in Automotive Services and Autobody. Jeremy was...
Maude D. Dailey
Sep 27, 2021
PLATTEVILLE - Maude D. Dailey, age 98, of Platteville, formerly of Bloomington, slipped gently into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1923, in Waterloo Township, the daughter of Erskine and Larene (Barr) Blackbourn. Maude was united in marriage to Earl Dailey at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster on August 17,...
Lawrence L. Zenz
Sep 24, 2021
LANCASTER - Larry Zenz, age 93, of Prairie du Sac, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on August 3, 1928, the son of Leo and Catherine (Siepker) Zenz and grew up on the family farm during the Depression. As a boy, he figured out how to run...
Vickie A. Heiar
Sep 24, 2021
Vickie A. Heiar, age 66 of Berlin, WI, died early Friday, Sept 24 at ThedaCare Berlin after a 20-year struggle with a neurological disability followed by a severe stroke. Her husband, Greg was by her side. Vickie was born May 27, 1955 in the Boscobel, WI hospital to the late Carl and Belva (Ward) Laufenberg, of Mt Hope, WI. Vickie...
Norbert F. Wieland
Sep 23, 2021
Norbert F. "Norb" Wieland, age 77, of Burton, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 22, 1944 and raised in Potosi Township. Norb graduated eighth grade from Elmdale Country School and furthered his education at Vo-Tech in Fennimore. He was employed at the Hurricane Creamery. Norb was united in marriage to Arlene A. Russell...
Gina M. Bainbridge
Sep 16, 2021
Gina M. Bainbridge passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, after a lifetime of fight, passion, and strength. She was born to David and Marianne Bainbridge in Dubuque, IA on August 26, 1967. A fiery second child, her love of family and friendship began early. During her collegiate years she simultaneously gained her Bachelor's in Business and brought a daughter...
Judith M. Breitsprecker
Sep 12, 2021
LANCASTER - Judith Marie “Judy” Breitsprecker, age 61, of Lancaster, WI passed away on September 12, 2021, in the presence of her loving family. Judy was born the oldest daughter of Clement and Theresa (Bergfeld) Gansemer in Dubuque, Iowa on December 17, 1959. She grew up on the family farm in Holy Cross Iowa and graduated from Western Dubuque High...
Gale B. Knapp
Sep 9, 2021
Gale B. Knapp, age 64, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his farm. He was born December 2, 1956, the son of Calvin "Bud" and Dolores (Stoney) Knapp. Gale graduated from Lancaster High School in 1975. On October 1, 1977, he was united in marriage to Cheryl K. Pluemer, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster....

L. James Leitl
Aug 31, 2021
L. James Jim Leitl, age 84, of Platteville, died on Friday, August 31, 2012, at his residence. He was born on April 19, 1928, the son of Butch and Bess (Dehos) Leitl. Jim graduated from Platteville High School in 1946, and immediately enlisted in the US Navy. After his service, he attended and graduated from Platteville State Teachers College in...
Adolph Edward "Ed" Knutson
Aug 30, 2021
Adolph Edward “Ed” Knutson, Jr. of Lancaster, age 89, entered eternal rest on Monday, August 30, 2021, in Pomona, CA after his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born on August 24, 1932, the son of Adolph E. Knutson, Sr. and Anna D. (Rasmussen) Knutson. Ed lived his life to its fullest! He enjoyed talking about the many...
Arnold L. Brookens
Aug 27, 2021
Arnold L. "Arnie" Brookens, age 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on January 23, 1942, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Arnold O. and Laura J. (Ready) Brookens. Arnie grew up and attended school in Glen Haven and graduated from Bloomington High School in...
Steve A. Stanfley
Aug 24, 2021
Steven A. "Steve" Stanfley, age 60, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse from complications of COVID-19. He was born April 17, 1961, the son of Jerald "Jerry" and Bonnie (Knapp) Stanfley. Steve graduated from Lancaster High School in 1979. He enlisted...