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

Dec 28, 2012

 

Lydia Edna (Birch) Stich, age 90, of Stitzer, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on November 17, 1922, in Liberty Township. Lydia married Veryl O. Stich on September 15, 1938, in Dubuque. Together they had seven children.

Survivors include their seven children: Gloria (Wayne) Stotesbery, Eau Claire; Laurene (Randy) Hamann, Lancaster;...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Wade R. Carns, age 56, of Prairie du Chien, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012, after a short illness. Wade was born on February 2, 1956, in Lancaster, a son of David and Jean (Salis) Carns.

Wade grew up in Boy Scouts where his dad was a leader. He excelled in school and starred...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Dennis A. Ploessl age 65, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1947 in Lancaster, the son of Ralph and Margaret (McCartney) Ploessl. He grew up on the family farm near North Andover and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965. Dennis worked for...

Dec 22, 2012

 

John F. Stuer, Sr, age 87, of Dubuque, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. John was born on September 26, 1925, the son of Frederick and Lydia (Hird) Stuer.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946, and was stationed on the U.S.S. St. Paul during World War II. John married Marian Louise McKelvey on March 15, 1948...

Dec 21, 2012

 

 Steven A. Wentz, age 46, of Fennimore, died on  Friday, December 21, 2012, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster. He was born on December 31, 1965, in Lancaster, the son of Edward and Carol (Shaben) Wentz. Steven graduated from Lancaster High School. Following his graduation, he resided at Larry Smiths home in Fennimore while being employed at the Opportunity...

Dec 16, 2012

 

Luana Marie Juarez, 65, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI.

She was born December 20, 1946 in Madison, WI the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Bockhop) West.

Luana married Manuel J. Juarez, Jr. on April 29, 1969 in Rock Island, Illinois. Manuel passed away on May 15, 2012. She was a Social Worker...

Dec 15, 2012

 

 Sylvia D. Elwell, age 94, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on December 21, 1917, the daughter of John and Belva (Dodge) Allbee. Sylvia was united in marriage to Frank Elwell in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1950. Sylvia was employed at a beauty salon, owned and...

Dec 14, 2012

 

Donald C. Wetter, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center. Donald was born on June 28, 1927 in Little Grant Township, the son of Clarence and Letha (Hore) Wetter.

He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945. In that same year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in...

Dec 12, 2012

 

 Jeannine D. Reynolds, age 75, of Lancaster , passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 , at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster . She was born on June 21, 1937 , in Platteville, the daughter of William and Maxine (Reed) Potter. On September 25, 1954 , Jeannine was united in marriage to Marshall O. Reynolds, Sr. at the Lancaster...

Dec 6, 2012

 

Nancy L. Barr, age 71, of Lancaster, died Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Orchard Manor. Nancy was born on January 15, 1941 in Cassville, the daughter of Lloyd and Inez (Longmeier) Barr.

Memorial Services were held at 9:30 am on Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Orchard Manor Chapel, Lancaster, with Rev. Pamela Strakeljahn officiating. Private family burial was held...

Dec 5, 2012

 

Rebecca L. Becky Koeller, age 44, of Platteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1968, in Cuba City, the daughter of Kenny and Linda (Schroeder) Kieffer. Becky graduated from Southwestern High School in 1987. On August 11, 1990, she was united in marriage to Terry...

Nov 30, 2012

 

Isabelle M. Bausch (Mumm), age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on November 30, 2012.

She was born on March 16, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (McWilliams) Mumm. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Bausch on April 20, 1948, in Cassville, WI. He preceded her in death in 1980.

Isabelle retired from...

Nov 21, 2012

 

MaKayla A. Mak Hore, age 15, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident in Liberty Township, Grant County. MaKayla was born in Lancaster on September 17, 1997, a daughter of Thomas and Anne (Mergen) Hore.

She was a freshman at Lancaster High School. MaKayla excelled in school along with many sports activities,...

Nov 20, 2012

 

Mark S. DePriest, age 51, of Bloomington, died Friday, November 2, 2012, at his home.

Mark was born in Chicago, IL on April 6, 1961, a son of Leavell and Doris (Hansen) DePriest.

Mark is survived by his mother, Doris DePriest of Potosi; his brothers, Jeff DePriest of Potosi and Wayne DePriest of Maumelle, AK; his aunts, Claire Salcido...

Nov 19, 2012

 

Darrall G. Leighton, age 61, of Davenport, IA, went to heaven on Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. He was born on September 26, 1951, in Milwaukee, the son of Lynn and Lona (Murphy) Leighton. Darrall graduated from Potosi High School and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin at...

Nov 18, 2012

 

Dewey Max Valdovinos, age 89 of Bagley, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born near Bloomington, WI, on March 12, 1923, the son of Hilario and Fairy (Bohringer) Valdovinos. He was the second of nine children.

He married Norma Jones on July 7, 1951, at Epworth, IA. Dewey was a veteran...

Nov 16, 2012

 

Kathleen Kathy Sadewasser-Kelley, age 55, of Dubuque, died Friday, November 16, 2012, at her home under the care of Hospice of Dubuque. Kathy was born in Dubuque on May 19, 1957, a daughter of Donald and Darlene (Jaeggi) Dean.

She worked as a nurse at several tri-state facilities, was a co-owner of MB Travel and Suzannes Tanning, and plowed...

Nov 12, 2012

Nov 12, 2012

 

Dorothy Darlene Zenz, age 78, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born December 16, 1933 the daughter of LeRoy and Mabel (Vangasbeck) Ritter. Dorothy attended Ellenboro rural school. She married Norbert J. Norb Zenz on July 19, 1952 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa.

She was a member of...

Nov 10, 2012

 

Mabel E. "Babe" Brandt, age 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Orchard Manor. Babe was born on March 6, 1924 in Waterloo Township, WI, daughter of Frank and Anna (Knockle) Patcle. She married Merlin Tubbs Brandt on May 21, 1946 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. Babe and Tubbs farmed in rural Potosi...