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

Harold P. Langmeier

Harold P. Langmeier

Nov 1, 2013

 

Harold P. Langmeier, age 86, of Potosi, died Friday, November 1, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on October 27, 1927, in Potosi Township, the son of Wes and Theresa (Markus) Langmeier. Harold served his country in the United States Army from December 11, 1950 until his honorable discharge on June 20, 1952. He farmed near...

Steven Hocking

Steven Hocking

Oct 20, 2013

 

Steven H. Hocking, age 60, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Senior Behavioral Sciences in Platteville. He was born July 13, 1953, the son of Harold and Carol (Paulson) Hocking. He graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1972. Steven married Kathryn A. Mauk at the New Diggings Primitive Methodist Church on April 7, 1973. He was employed at the Galena...

Carol Strokosch

Carol Strokosch

Oct 19, 2013

 

Carol I. Strokosch, age 84, of Dubuque, formerly of Lancaster, and Glen Ellyn, IL, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Luther Manor in Dubuque. Carol was born on August 22, 1929 in Dubuque, a daughter of Theodore and Cecilia (Nehls) Dodge.

She grew up in the Lancaster, WI area, and graduated from Lancaster High School. Carol then received her degree from...

Lee G. Cadwell

Lee G. Cadwell

Oct 16, 2013

 

Lee G. Cadwell, age 82, of Cassville, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on September 6, 1931, the son of Lester and Isabelle (Junk) Cadwell. Lee graduated from Cassville High School. He entered the United States Air Force and served his country for twelve years until his honorable discharge...

John R. Rader

John R. Rader

Oct 2, 2013

 

John Russell Rader, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on September 3, 1929, in LaCrosse, the son of Russell and Helen (Wing) Rader. John graduated from Central High School in 1947. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he...

Jean Holt

Jean Holt

Oct 1, 2013

 

Jean N. Holt, age 81, of Platteville, WI, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Grays Nursing Home in Platteville. Jean was born on November 17, 1931 in Rockville, WI, a daughter of Harry and Lillon (Rice) Shaw. She graduated from Potosi High School in 1949. Jean married Arthur Luverne Holt on November 25, 1950. She retired from A.Y. McDonald...

Leone J. Richter

Leone J. Richter

Sep 30, 2013

 

Leone J. Richter, age 96, of Cassville, died on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on May 17, 1917, in Prairie du Chein, the daughter of John and Sophia (Pintz) Koresh. Leone attended school in Prairie du Chien. On March 30, 1940, she was united in marriage at a double ring ceremony to...

Rachel Bunker

Rachel Bunker

Sep 26, 2013

 

Rachel Bunker, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on May 7, 1922, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Willard and Sarah (Davis) Bennett. As a young lady, Rachel was active in forensics and music. She frequently sang at weddings and funerals. Rachel was also the runner-up to the first...

LaVerne O. Lolwing

LaVerne O. Lolwing

Sep 24, 2013

 

LaVerne O. Lolwing, age 81, of Potosi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born December 8, 1931, in Hazel Green, the son of Arano and Cecelia (Bausman) Lolwing. LaVerne served his country in the United States Army. On May 23, 1953, he married Joyce Scheppele at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque, IA. LaVerne worked...

Aaron R. Taylor

Aaron R. Taylor

Sep 23, 2013

 

Aaron R. Taylor, age 34, of Lancaster, was freed from his pain on Monday, September 23, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1979, in Lancaster, the son of Richard and Sandra (Landon) Taylor. Aaron graduated from Lancaster High School in 1998 and furthered his...

Theodore T. Schmidt

Theodore T. Schmidt

Sep 23, 2013

 

Theodore T. Schmidt, age 52, of Portland, OR formerly of Luck, WI and Minneapolis, MN, died on Monday, September 23, 2013, at his home of natural causes. He was born on February 27, 1961, in Lancaster, the son of Karl and Mary Ann (Beetham) Schmidt. Ted graduated from Lancaster High School in 1979. Following his graduation, he furthered his...

Bonnie Stluka

Bonnie Stluka

Sep 23, 2013

 

Bonnie L. Stluka, age 67, died on Monday, September 23, 2013, at her residence in Potosi. She was born on October 19, 1945, in rural Potosi, the daughter of Clinton and Edith (Fritz) Russell. On July 14, 1973, Bonnie was united in marriage to Dennis Stluka at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. She attended rural schools of Sinners Creek and...

Walter A. Stoney

Walter A. Stoney

Sep 19, 2013

 

Walter A. Stoney, age 72, of Platteville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on August 11, 1941, in Lancaster, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Wiedmann) Stoney. Walter attended country school. He farmed with his parents and worked in the mines in Tennyson. On September 12, 1962, Walter...

Robert DeBuhr

Robert DeBuhr

Sep 19, 2013

 

Robert (Bob) A. DeBuhr, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday September 19th2013, at home with family at his side, after a long battle with Leukemia.

He was born on March 9th, 1934, a son of Alfred and Ella (Steer) DeBuhr of Lancaster.

Bob has joined his wife, Bette A. (Meusel), who passed away this past July 3rd, to dance...

Ruby Marshall

Ruby Marshall

Sep 15, 2013

 

Ruby E. (Revenig) Marshall, age 87, of Bloomington, passed away at home on Sunday, September 15, 2013, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruby was born on June 8, 1926, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Elmer and Marcella (Mueller) Revenig. On September 4, 1948, she was united in marriage to Donald Marshall. Ruby...

Alice P. Kerkenbush

Alice P. Kerkenbush

Sep 14, 2013

 

Alice P. Kerkenbush, age 65, went to her eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 14, 1947, in Hanover, IL, the daughter of Allan and Patricia (Drumm) Caya. She attended school in Bagley, WI, Galena, IL, and graduated from...

Mark E. Walter

Mark E. Walter

Sep 14, 2013

 

Mark E. Walter, age 55, of Potosi, died on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at his home. He was born on December 27, 1957, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Harley and Hazel (Harris) Walter. Mark graduated from Potosi High School in 1976. Following his graduation, he farmed rural Potosi until entering the United States Air Force. Mark served his...

Lorraine M. Klaas

Lorraine M. Klaas

Sep 11, 2013

 

Lorraine M. Klaas, age 86, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. Lorraine (Moore) Klaas was born on February 17, 1927, in Little Grant Township, daughter of Harley and Leone (Ames) Moore. She married Floyd Klaas on November 25, 1947 in Lancaster. Lorraine enjoyed playing cards and hearing from her family...

Dean Ostendorf

Dean Ostendorf

Sep 10, 2013

 

Dean I. Ostendorf, age 86, of Platteville, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at the Southwest Health Center in Platteville from Alzheimers disease. Dean was born on July 1, 1927 in Smelser Township, WI, a son of William F. & Katherine A. (Schultz) Ostendorf. He married Joan Trentz on October 22, 1955 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Platteville.

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Alice Richter

Alice Richter

Sep 5, 2013

 

Alice J. Richter, age 78, of Cassville, died on Thursday, September 05, 2013, at her home in Cassville. She was born on December 10, 1934, in Green Bay, the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Breunig) Wirtz. Alice graduated from Fond du Lac High School. On November 14, 1953, she was united in marriage to Albert Paul Richter at Fond...