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

Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Ronald  G. "Ronnie" Abing

Ronald G. "Ronnie" Abing

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald G. "Ronnie" Abing, age 63 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1957 in Dubuque, Iowa; the son of Cyril and Florentine (Wallenhorst) Abing. Ronnie graduated from Lancaster High School in 1975, where he excelled in wrestling and was a leader of the FFA. He...

Richard L Bloodsworth

Richard L Bloodsworth

Feb 23, 2021

Richard L. Bloodsworth, Sr., age 84, of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 12, 1937, in Albia, IA, the son of Fred and Grace (Dicks) Bloodsworth. Richard graduated from Albia High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country stateside. On September 1, 1964, Richard was united...

Sean P. "Sp" Scott

Sean P. "Sp" Scott

Feb 20, 2021

Sean P. “SP” Scott, age 51, Lancaster, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born in Normal, IL on February 3, 1970 the son of Ronald and Julie (Urban) Scott. He went to Senior High school in Dubuque, IA, after which he worked various jobs. While working at Telegraph Herald, he met his...

Myrna M. Clark

Myrna M. Clark

Feb 7, 2021

Myrna M. Clark, age 92, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born in Glen Haven, WI, on September 24, 1928 the daughter of Arnold and Marie (Esser) Junk. Myrna attended Cassville Grade School and graduated from Cassville High School. On November 19, 1952 she was united in married...

Helene M. Reuter

Helene M. Reuter

Feb 4, 2021

Helene M. Reuter, age 94, of Lancaster, WI, formerly of Bloomington, WI, passed away early Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Atrium Acute Care Center, Lancaster. Helene slipped away quietly in the wee hours of the morning after seven days of hospice care. Her oldest daughter, Jo Ellen, had flown in and was by Helene’s side on her last day. Born...

Beverly J. Geisler

Beverly J. Geisler

Feb 3, 2021

Beverly J. Geisler, age 68, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Divine Rehab and Nursing in Fennimore, WI. In keeping with her wishes, a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at a later date. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Arlyn  A. Bandekow

Arlyn A. Bandekow

Feb 2, 2021

Arlyn Alcorn Bandekow, age 85, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born November 28, 1935 at the Doolittle Hospital in Lancaster and weighed 12 pounds! Arlyn was a lifelong, true Wisconsinite – only leaving the state to serve in the Air Force. He was the youngest of 4 children....

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Joyce

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Joyce

Jan 25, 2021

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Joyce, age 88, of Lancaster, WI, formerly of Bloomington, WI, died on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born August 6, 1932, into the family of Jack and Anna (Dressler) Joyce, who farmed between Bloomington and Lancaster. Besides an older sister, Danny had 8 younger siblings, and that raucous and loving household...

Danny D. Bridgeman

Danny D. Bridgeman

Jan 24, 2021

CLINTON, IA – Danny D. Bridgeman, age 51, of Garden Plain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1969, in Onawa, IA, the son of Verlin “Butch” and Retha Lee (Hasbrouck) Bridgeman. Danny attended Charter Oak/Ute, Iowa and Albany, IL grade schools, graduating from Fulton High School in 1987. He was confirmed into the...

Michael J. Kielley

Michael J. Kielley

Jan 22, 2021

Michael John Kielley, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home in Patch Grove Township, WI. On April 14, 1950, Floyd and Anna Kielley were blessed with their youngest son, Michael John Kielley. Although being born in Madison, WI, Michael grew up on the Kielley family farm on the outskirts of...

James L. Hore

James L. Hore

Jan 20, 2021

James L. Hore, age 85, of Lancaster, WI, passed away with his family at his side and in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born at Happy Corners in Smelser Township, Grant County, WI, on June 19, 1935, the son of Lewis and Alberta (Burbach) Hore. Jim attended St. Clement’s Grade School and Lancaster...

Kathryn R. Farrey

Kathryn R. Farrey

Jan 20, 2021

Kathryn R. Farrey, age 88, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, peacefully passed away, as she took Jesus‘ Hand and her first breath in Heaven, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. We look forward to seeing our beloved once again and until then we celebrate Kathryn’s beautiful well-lived life. She was born in Cuba City on June 5, 1932 to...

Curtiss C. Witzel

Curtiss C. Witzel

Jan 20, 2021

BAGLEY - Curtiss "Curt" Clarence Witzel, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, after battling multiple medical issues at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital. He was born April 13, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI. On July 21, 1972, Curt married Rose Ann Kalinowski of Mt. Hope, WI in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee and also moved to various towns (Lancaster,...

Francis Morehouse

Francis Morehouse

Jan 17, 2021

Francis Edward Morehouse, age 79, of Bonney Lake, Washington, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of John and Alice (Yoose) Morehouse. Francis graduated from Lancaster High School in 1959 and furthered his education to become an auto mechanic in...

Shirley  Ann Winkler

Shirley Ann Winkler

Jan 14, 2021

Shirley Ann Winkler died peacefully January 14, 2021, at Morningside Assisted Living at the age of 95. Born in Potosi, Wisconsin on April 22, 1925, to Clarence and Esther (Wieland) Turner, she started life on a small family farm where they grew their own food, made their own clothes, and raised, hunted, and trapped animals. If childhood can be held...

Jean Krogman

Jean Krogman

Jan 12, 2021

Roberta Jean Krogman, age 92, passed away peacefully with family by her side Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green, WI. Jean was born June 15, 1928 in the town of Mazomanie, WI as the youngest daughter of Walter and Selma (Hering) Marquardt. Jean attended Mazomanie schools, but graduated high school from Black Earth, WI in 1946....

Keith R. Cardey

Keith R. Cardey

Jan 9, 2021

Keith was born October 30, 1924 in Potosi, Wisconsin, one of four children of Art and Oranel Cardey. At the age of 17, he left Potosi to join the Navy, and proudly served our country in the Pacific during World War II, with most of his time aboard a destroyer ship called the USS John Rodgers. Keith was an Electrician’s...

Joan M. Sheehan

Joan M. Sheehan

Jan 5, 2021

Lancaster, WI – Joan Marie Sheehan (Hammer), age 70, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 at Sebring Assisted Care in Madison, WI after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Joan was born on December 23, 1950 in Shullsburg, WI to Elmer and Margaret Hammer. She was the youngest of five daughters. Joan married Tom Sheehan on April...

Patricia M. Weaver

Patricia M. Weaver

Dec 27, 2020

Patricia Mae Weaver, age 86, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster, WI. She was born July 11, 1934, the daughter of Ralph and Sylvina (Field) Hyer. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1952 and attended University of Wisconsin – Platteville. She met Glen C. Moore, and they were...

Ruth D. Crubel

Ruth D. Crubel

Dec 27, 2020

BLOOMINGTON – Ruth D. Crubel, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 29, 1931, in Dark Hollow, rural Mount Hope, Wisconsin, the daughter of Virgil and Belva (Oates) Wright. Ruth graduated from Fennimore High School. On August 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Arthur...