Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Patricia L. Broihahn
Nov 20, 2020
LANCASTER, WI - Patricia “Trish” Louise Broihahn, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Trish was born on April 14, 1927 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, daughter of Ray and Wilma (Hendricks) Ertz. She attended St. Clement Catholic School, graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945 and furthered her education at Platteville Normal School. Trish then taught for...
John F. "Jack" Stuer, Jr.
Nov 19, 2020
John F. “Jack” Stuer, Jr., age 71, of Dickeyville, WI, passed away November 19, 2020 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born in Dodgeville, WI, on August 26, 1949, the son of John F. Stuer, Sr. and Marian (McKelvey) Stuer. Jack graduated from Platteville High School in 1968. Jack married Janet Fritz in Platteville, WI, on January 9,...
Steven L. Gillilan
Nov 18, 2020
LANCASTER – Steven L. "Gilly" Gillilan, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born August 4, 1950 in Lancaster, the son of Stuart and Lois (Ferris) Gillilan. Gilly graduated Lancaster High School in 1969. He was drafted in the United Stated Army, serving his country from...
Anna M. Quick
Nov 17, 2020
MCGREGOR, IA - Anna M Quick, age 91, of McGregor, IA formally of Mt. Hope, WI, died November 17, 2020 at Great River Care Center in McGregor. She was born on July 7, 1929, in Prairie du Chien, the second daughter of Louis and Caroline (Harvat) Wagner. She grew up in Wauzeka, attended school there and graduated as valedictorian of...
Thomas L. Mumm
Nov 14, 2020
Thomas L. “Tom” Mumm passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI from complications of Covid – 19. He was born May 7, 1949 to Carl and Delores (Adrian) Mumm. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1967. After high school he was drafted to the army and served two years. He was deployed...
Roger Ralph Bailie
Nov 12, 2020
Roger Ralph Bailie, age 94, of Platteville, WI, formerly of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville. He was born on October 14, 1926, the son of Ralph and Hilda E. (Kasper) Bailie. Roger married Virginia M. (Nodorft) Martin on October 11, 1949, and together they farmed south of Lancaster. He...
Russell F. Kasparek
Nov 8, 2020
Russell F. "Russ" Kasparek, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. He was born on February 26, 1935, the son of Frank and Nina (Clark) Kasparek. Russ attended Sandy Hollow Country School. On September 5, 1960, he was united in marriage to Judith Adkins at St. John's Catholic Church...
Frederick L. Plautz
Nov 8, 2020
Frederick L. Plautz, age 90, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Lancaster Health Services. He was born April 20, 1930 in Beetown, WI, the son of Carl and Bertha (Losch) Plautz. Fred was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Lancaster, WI. He is survived by a sister, Dorothy Fritz; and...
Maurice F. "Morrie" Klein
Nov 6, 2020
Maurcie F. “Morrie” Klein, age 78, of Cassville, WI, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on March 16, 1942 at the home farm of his parents, Leonard and Esther (Clauer) Klein. On June 11, 1966, Morrie married Mayre Weidemann, and together they farmed and raised five sons. Morrie also...
Myrna M. Wepking
Nov 4, 2020
Myrna M. (Case) Wepking passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her home in Lancaster. Myrna was born on January 25, 1926, to Harry and Rosa (Crapp) Case. On May 6, 1944, Myrna married Carson Wepking, at the Case family farm on Stage Road. Myrna and Carson farmed the Wepking family farm for their entire married life of over 50...
Anita E. Mceachron
Nov 4, 2020
Anita E. McEachron, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, with family by her side. Anita was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on April 7, 1924, daughter of George and Hilma (Adams) Newton. She graduated from Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, MA, in 1942. She attended Berkshire Business College and was employed at General Electric CO., plastics division, in...
Jeanette M. Sherman
Nov 4, 2020
Jeanette Mary Zimmer Sherman, age 81, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's / dementia and, most recently, COVID-19. Jeanette was able to age in place at her home with husband John's constant care until her dementia needs increased. She was then moved to Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa, in...
Viola M. Caley
Nov 4, 2020
Viola M. Caley, age 92, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on June 5, 1928, in the Potosi area, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Richardson) Kress. Viola lost her parents at an early age and was raised by her maternal grandmother, Mary (Schmidt, Richardson) Kress, and...
James P. Bindell
Nov 3, 2020
James P. "Jim" Bindell, Jr., age 74, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Jim was born on July 21, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the son of James and Betty (Nott) Bindell. Jim attended Thornton High in Harvey, IL. He was united in marriage to Dolores "Dee Dee" Beattie on August 8, 1968, in Chicago, IL. After their...
Keith D. Edge
Nov 3, 2020
Keith D. Edge, age 66, of Fennimore, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at his home. In keeping with Keith's wishes, there will be no services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is serving the family.
Marian J. Taylor
Nov 2, 2020
Marian Josephine Taylor, age 90, of Bloomington, WI, was granted her greatest wish when she was called on by her Heavenly Father from the comfort of her own home on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Lorenz, born in Prairie du Chien, WI, on December 27, 1929. Marian attended grade school at St. John’s...
Janet S. Schmieder
Nov 1, 2020
Janet S. "Jan" Schmieder, age 64, of Bloomington, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at her home in Bloomington. Jan was born on January 9, 1956, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Evon (Burbach) Dodds. She married Richard Schmieder on April 24, 1999, in Gotham, Wisconsin. Rich and Jan successfully operated their pyrotechnics business, Platte River...
Myra A. Breuer
Oct 31, 2020
Myra A. Breuer, age 97, of Monroe, WI, formerly of Cassville, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Monroe Health Services in Monroe. She was born February 14, 1923 in Cassville, the daughter of Conrad and Frances (Mumm) Breuer. Myra was a nurse at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe for many years. Myra is survived by nieces and...
Song S. Shaben
Oct 27, 2020
Song S. Shaben, age 71, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. She was born in South Korea on November 12, 1948, the daughter of Namsin Choi and Gwisan Ji. Song received her general education in South Korea. In 1971, she moved to the United States. On...
Muriel "Dolly" Patterson
Oct 23, 2020
Muriel “Dolly” Patterson, age 90, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born in Chicago, IL, on October 5, 1930, the daughter of Kenneth and Anna Catherine (Horst) Osbon. Muriel married Robert H. “Jerry” Patterson on June 15, 1951 and they were married nearly 65 years when he passed away...