Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Eugene L. Willkomm
Dec 5, 2023
CASSVILLE – Eugene L. “Gene” Willkomm, age 80, of Cassville, passed away in the loving arms of Darlene, his wife of 58 years, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Lawrence and Josephine (Kirschbaum) Willkomm. Gene graduated Cassville High School in...
Delores E. Oyen-Stoker
Dec 5, 2023
LANCASTER – Delores E. Oyen-Stoker, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on March 12, 1933, in Beetown, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (White) Lebben. Delores graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951. She was employed at the shoe...
Janis A. Adams
Dec 3, 2023
DICKEYVILLE- Janis A. Adams, age 84, of Dickeyville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Unity Point Health in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born December 16, 1938, the daughter of Clifford and Beatrice “Bea” (Kress) Bass. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956. On December 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard A. Adams. Together they farmed...
Kasey E. Walker
Dec 2, 2023
FENNIMORE - Kasey Earl Walker, age 18, of Fennimore, died from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Kasey was born on June 5, 2005, in Lancaster, the son of Mike Walker and Michele (Behling) Sweeney. Kasey graduated from Fennimore High School in May of 2023. He worked for Pagel Services, and recently took on...
Robert P. Morgan
Dec 2, 2023
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Robert P. “Bob” Morgan, age 71, passed away on December 2, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 27, 1952; the son of Ralph and Mary Lou (Moris) Morgan. Robert graduated from West Grant High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Navy and was activated during the Vietnam War. He...
2023 Holiday Remembrance Program: Uniquely Them
Dec 2, 2023
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those who have experienced a loss of a loved one. We are hosting this event to show our support for you and your family.
Bernard "Buzz" Hartnett
Dec 1, 2023
Lancaster, WI – Bernard “Buzz” Hartnett, age 90, passed away at Orchard Manor on December 1, 2023, reunited with his wife Beverly who passed just two days prior. After 70 years of marriage, Buzz didn’t make Bev wait long. Though, who knows, maybe she still gave him a little grief for making her wait around.
Accentuated by passing...
Beverly J. Hartnett
Nov 29, 2023
Beverly “Bev” J. Hartnett, age 89, passed away peacefully at Orchard Manor on November 29, 2023, after spending her final days surrounded by family — including her husband for a (remarkable!) 70 years, Bernard “Buzz” Hartnett.
Bev was born in Liberty Township on August 2, 1934, the daughter of George & Rowena (Bitney) Davies. As a teen, she...
Catherine C. Abing
Nov 28, 2023
Catherine C. “Katie” Abing, age 87, of Tennyson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, IA. She was born on November 16, 1936, the daughter of Nick and Loretta (Schardt) Timmerman. On May 27, 1958, Katie was united in marriage to Irvin A. Abing at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
Dale L. Steinmetz
Nov 28, 2023
Dale L. Steinmetz, age 68, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Rosemary J. Wiest
Nov 26, 2023
Rosemary J. Wiest, age 94, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 17, 1929, in Bloomington, the daughter of John and Mary (Crubel) Weber. Rosemary graduated from Bloomington High School in 1947. On August 23, 1949, she was united in marriage...
James R. Stimart
Nov 24, 2023
James Raymond “Buck Jim” Stimart, age 86, passed away at his home peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1937, on a farm in Bloomington Township, the son of Felix “Speed” and Mary (Broihahn) Stimart. When he was young, the family moved to Beetown where Jim attended elementary school. It was there that Jim began...
Arlene M. Rauch
Nov 13, 2023
Arlene M. Rauch, age 87, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Edenbrook in Platteville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1936, in Bloomington, the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Stark) Gengler. Arlene attended Bloomington High School. She helped on the family farm and waitressed at the SanRay. On April 7, 1956,...
Edith M. Parkins
Nov 12, 2023
Edith M. Parkins, age 99, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home near Lancaster. She was born July 10, 1924, in rural Cassville, the daughter of Benjamin and May (Taylor) Kirschbaum. They lived in the former Okey School then moved to Cassville. Edith graduated from Cassville High School in 1942. On June 6, 1950,...
Debra A. Colyer
Nov 11, 2023
DUBUQUE, IOWA – Debra Ann Colyer, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1966, in Lancaster, the daughter of Almon and Irene (Jeardeau) Reynolds. Debra was raised on the family farm between Lancaster and Fennimore. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1984. Debra furthered her education at the...
Curtis A. Fetzek
Nov 11, 2023
POTOSI - Curtis A. Fetzek, age 73, of Potosi passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, after complications from a massive stroke. Curtis Allan Fetzek was born July 11, 1950, to Frank & Clara (Hetletved) Fetzek. His family lived in White Oak Township, Minnesota at the time of his birth. Curtis was baptized at English Lutheran Church of Tuttle,...
Constance L. Ogden
Nov 11, 2023
PLATTEVILLE – Constance “Connie” L. Ogden, age 80, of Platteville, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on February 11, 1943, the daughter of Ted and Agnes (Brunton) Tindell. Connie graduated Platteville High School in 1961. On May 12, 1962, she was united in marriage to Marvin Ogden. Marvin enlisted in the United States...
Lori L. Budworth
Nov 11, 2023
DODGEVILLE – Lori L. Budworth, age 63, of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville. She was born on March 18, 1960, the daughter of Richard and Ellen (Blackbourn) Krohn. Lori graduated from Lancaster High School in 1978 and furthered her education at Vo-Tech in Fennimore. She was employed at Mega Foods in Lancaster. ...
LaVerne L. Oyen
Nov 5, 2023
POTOSI – LaVerne L. Oyen, age 83, of Potosi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Southwest Health in Platteville. He was born on January 13, 1940, in Jamestown Township, the son of Peter and Celestine (Brink) Oyen. LaVerne attended St. Andrew Catholic School in Tennyson. He worked for various farmers and was also a laborer with several...
Sherry K. Fuller
Nov 4, 2023
Earth lost a gentle soul on Saturday, November 4, 2023, when Sherry Kay Fuller passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, which would have been her 51st wedding anniversary with Jim. Sherry was born on September 15, 1952, in Lancaster, Wisconsin the daughter of Howard and Darlene (Brauchler) Meighan. She graduated from Lancaster High School in...
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