Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Velma L. Steele
Mar 21, 2024
Velma L. Steele, age 105, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Prairie Masion in Prairie du Chien, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in rural Richland County the daughter of Cleon and Clara (Dieter) Hinkle on March 16, 1919. Velma married the love of her life, Fay A. Steele, on May 1,...
Daniel J. Haas
Mar 19, 2024
LANCASTER- Daniel J. Haas, age 63, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Daniel was born the son of Joseph and Sharlene (Ryan) Haas on October 19, 1960, in Dubuque, IA. Daniel loved all things Packers and Wisconsin sports in general. Prior to his stroke, he could be found playing...
Rosemary E. Kuenster
Mar 18, 2024
Rosemary Elaine Clark Yager Kuenster, age 91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and Christian, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on November 1, 1932, in Fennimore, the daughter of John and Hattie (McGraw) Clark. Rosemary grew up in Mount Hope and graduated from Mount Hope High School...
Carrol Laho
Mar 14, 2024
POTOSI - Carrol Laho, lifelong resident of Bensenville, Illinois, recently of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on March 14, 2024. Carrol is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ross Laho; her adoring children, Kevin Cook, Jenny (Jeff) Rowe, Nicholas Laho, Patrick (Slywia) Laho, Aaron (Angela) Laho, and Rebecca (Jason) Laho; her beloved grandchildren, Ethan Rowe, Hailey Rowe, Cody Laho,...
Mary K. Durley
Mar 11, 2024
Mary K. Durley, age 86, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1937, to Daniel B. and Elva M. Kane of Burton, WI. Mary was the second youngest of four children.
Mary K. Kane met Robert H. Durley at a dance in Rockville and that encounter led to a marriage that lasted 65...
David F. Schildgen
Mar 7, 2024
CUBA CITY – David F. Schildgen, age 39, of Cuba City, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 12, 1984, in Lancaster, the son of Gary and Sandra (Hampton) Schildgen. David graduated from Lancaster High School in 2003. Following graduation, he attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. David...
Betty Edge
Mar 4, 2024
Betty June Edge, age 96, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Arkansas. She was born on June 30, 1927, in Stitzer, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Delphia (Budack) Novinski and had 12 siblings. Betty was united in marriage to George H. Edge September 22, 1950, in Lancaster, Wisconsin. George died September 5, 2014 (Just short...
Thomas V. Zenz
Mar 4, 2024
Thomas V. “Tom” Zenz, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 19, 1939, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, the son of Marcus and Maxine (Gillis) Zenz. Tom attended St. Clement grade school and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. He...
Peter F. Durni
Mar 2, 2024
Peter F. Durni, age 57, of Soldiers Grove, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 18, 1966, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Leonard and Gwendolyn (Dutka) Durni. Pete graduated from Southwestern High School in Hazel Green in 1984....
Karen Kay Stevens
Feb 27, 2024
Karen Kay Stevens, age 75, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 17, 1948, the daughter of Carl and Violet Nickel. Karen graduated from Lancaster High School in 1966. On February 13, 1982, she was united in marriage to William Stevens in Linden, WI. Karen’s great passion was...
Lois L. Wood
Feb 26, 2024
CASSVILLE - Lois Lillian Wood of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Orchard Manor surrounded by her three daughters. She was born in Burton, WI on April 16, 1933, Easter Morning, to Gordon and Grace Laugesen. She met her husband at a dance in Rockville. They married on November 17, 1952. Dean and Lois moved to the Wood...
Jane A. Bartow
Feb 26, 2024
Jane A. Bartow, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien. She was born on November 16, 1933, in Lancaster, the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Treloar) Davies. Jane graduated from Platteville High School in 1951. After graduation, she worked as a waitress at Wittman’s Café in...
William R. Peake
Feb 23, 2024
William R. “Junior” Peake, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born July 13, 1937, the son of William and Ocea (Miller) Peake. Junior graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956. He was employed at General Motors in Janesville, until his retirement. Junior was a member of...
Roger B. Starrett
Feb 23, 2024
Roger B. Starrett, age 86, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on February 17, 1938, at home on the family farm, the son of Francis L. and Hazel M. (Rodgers) Starrett. Roger graduated from Cassville High School in 1956. Following graduation, he...
Sharon L. Cooley
Feb 22, 2024
Sharon L. Cooley, age 82, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a brief illness.
Sharon hated long obituaries, so the only thing to leave you with is her best piece of advice. "If it kills you, you'll never have to do it again" That advice was handed out for everything from eating your...
Dorland L. Cliff
Feb 22, 2024
BLOOMINGTON – Dorland L. Cliff, of Bloomington, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in his home. He enjoyed being independent and self-sufficient throughout his 95 years. Dorland was born February 12, 1929, in Little Grant township, Grant County, Wisconsin the son of Elmer and Leona (Hickin) Cliff. His father Elmer passed away when Dorland was 1 year old....
Darlene L. Cathman
Feb 21, 2024
Darlene L. Cathman, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 4, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Regina (Cardey) Wieland. Darlene grew up on the Wieland family farm at Hurricane. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding her bike in the country. Darlene graduated...
Susan J. Thole
Feb 18, 2024
LANCASTER – Susan J. Thole, age 75, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Divine Health and Rehabilitation in Fennimore, Wisconsin. She was born August 13, 1948, the daughter of Joe and Gloria (Ames) Winkler. She graduated from Potosi High School in 1967 and continued her education by attending beautician school. Sue was united in marriage to...
Elena C. Orr
Feb 16, 2024
Elena C. “Winnie” Orr, age 55, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 23, 1968, in the Philippines, the daughter of Benjamin and Rosita (Manao) Celebrado. Elena attended school in the Philippines. On October 11, 2004, she was united in marriage to Alan Orr...
Thomas B. Gallagher
Feb 15, 2024
Thomas Bernard Gallagher, age 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Oviedo, FL and Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lancaster Health Services, Lancaster.
Tom was born November 15, 1938, in Rockford, IL to James Gallagher and Emma (Aument) Gallagher. He attended St. James Elementary School, St. Thomas High School, and East High School. When not in school,...
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