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

Jul 29, 2013

 

Frances M. Blum, age 73, passed away Monday July 29, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born May 14, 1940 the daughter of Edward and Frances (Crubel) Weber. Frannie graduated from Bloomington High School in 1958. She was united into marriage to James J. Blum on May 27, 1959 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington....

Jul 27, 2013

 

 Greg Lenz, 61, a Super-Hero to all who knew him for his amazing love of life, who battled the past two years with pancreatic cancer, died, at home, his wife at his side, on Saturday, July 27th.

He was born on June 9, 1952, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Floyd and Colleen Lenz. He graduated from Cassville High School and...

Jul 27, 2013

 

 Stanley C. Wetter, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. He was born on January 15, 1920, in North Lancaster, Township, the son of Clarence and Letha (Hore) Wetter. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1938. He was employed with the Grant County Highway Department until his...

Jul 22, 2013

Jul 19, 2013

 

 Larry E. Beagle ONeil, age 60, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on November 26, 1952, in Sparta, the son of Eugene Fritz and Marlene (Peterson) ONeil. Larry graduated from Lancaster High School in 1970....

Jul 17, 2013

 

 Amanda H. Reuter, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 17, 1930, in Cuba City, the daughter of Thomas and Eunice (Kittoe) Holt. Amanda attended school at Cuba City and Spring Green. On August 18, 1965, she was united in...

Jul 15, 2013

 

Peggy S. Morse, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born on December 27, 1921, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Frederick Donald and Hope Schreiber. Peggy married Edward Morse, Jr. in Madison in 1943 and followed him to San Francisco where she lived and worked while he was...

Jul 15, 2013

 

A. Frances Gifford, age 91, of Bagley, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 28, 1920, the daughter of Richard and Sophia (Krejci) Freilinger. In 1938, Frances graduated from Portage High School. She met R. Keith Gifford at Longs Barn in Kaneville, IL, and they were united in marriage on October...

Jul 14, 2013

 

 Melvin M. Nechvatal, age 91, of Lancaster, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was born on February 26, 1922, in Highland, the son of Matt and Mary (Melkas) Nechvatal. Melvin was raised on the family farm in Montfort. He later moved to San Diego, CA, and served his country in the United States Navy....

Jul 13, 2013

 

Earl L. Donaldson, age 90, of Beetown, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born on June 18, 1923, the son of Lester and Armel (Halstead) Donaldson. Earl enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. On June 8, 1944, he was united in marriage to Pauline Thorpe. Earl was from a family of carpenters that could...

Jul 12, 2013

 

 Bernice D. Langkamp, age 95, passed away surrounded by her family in Janesville on Friday, July 12, 2013. She was born on April 7, 1918, in Belmont, the daughter of Walter and Stella (Martens) Riechers. Bernice attended Faulkton Public Schools, Faulkton, South Dakota, graduating from Faulkton High School with the class of 1936. In June of 1939, she moved...

Jul 11, 2013

 

Ruth A. Beck, age 82, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 21, 1930, the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Riddiough) Hartwick. Ruth graduated from Lone Rock High School. She was employed at St. Josephs Hospital in Dodgeville and Mineral Point Care Center. Ruth enjoyed cooking,...

Jul 10, 2013

 

Daniel N. Hampton, age 56, of Mt. Hope, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 30, 1957, the son of Norbert and Rose (Barr) Hampton. In 1975, Daniel graduated from Bloomington High School. He worked various jobs upon his high school graduation. Daniel was employed with Wunderlin Builders in Platteville for many...

Jul 8, 2013

 

 Warren H. Koeller, age 92, of Lancaster, formerly of Tennyson, died on Monday, July 8, 2013, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on November 2, 1920, in Potosi Township, the son of Fred and Louisa (Fritz) Koeller. On November 3, 1942, Warren was united in marriage to Lucille Bailie at her family farm in South Lancaster Township....

Jul 3, 2013

 

Bette A. DeBuhr, age 78 of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster with her family at her side. She was born July 11, 1934, the daughter of Benjamin and Tessa (Franklin) Meusel of Galena, IL. She met Robert A. DeBuhr at a dance at the Royal Palace Dance Hall in Galena....

Jul 2, 2013

 

 Robert J. "Bob" Richardson, age 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Unity Point - Finley Hospital in Dubuque. He was born June 19, 1951, the son of Edmond and Vera (Kitto) Richardson. Bob graduated Potosi High School in 1969, and furthered his education with a degree from University of...

Jul 1, 2013

 

Herbert Heffner, age 88, of Bloomington, WI, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. Herb was born on February 20, 1925 in Crawford County, WI, to Herbert & Leta (Giddings) Heffner.

Herb married Marie Johnson on February 20, 1946 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. He worked as a mechanic nearly all his life,...

Jun 26, 2013

 

 Lawrence M. Hank Webb, age 88 passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Prairie Maison, Prairie du Chien, WI. He was born September 24, 1924 in Little Grant Township, Grant County the son of Frank and Dorcas (Drought) Webb. Hank graduated Bloomington High School in 1943. He traveled in the western United States and drove combine in the wheat...

Jun 23, 2013

 

 Thomas A. Lyons, Sr., age 68 passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, after a long courageous battle with cancer and chronic health issues. Tom enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, where he served his country proudly. He was also an active member of the Marine Corps League Dubuque...

Jun 22, 2013

 

Jon R. Arp, age 78, of Bagley, died on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. He was born on January 17, 1935, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Otto and Dorothy (Oppendike) Arp. Jon served his country in the United States Army and the Naval Reserve. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Arlene Rice in...