Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
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,...
Gwendolyn M. Johnson
Feb 15, 2024
BAGLEY – Gwendolyn M. “Gwen” Johnson, age 76, of Bagley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her home. She was born July 14, 1947, the daughter of Peter and Eileen (Adrian) Brinkman. Gwen graduated from Cassville High School in 1966. On May 28, 1966, she was united in marriage to Jon L....
Ann T. Koschkee
Feb 14, 2024
Ann Koschkee, age 77, of Monroe, WI. passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Monroe, WI. Born on October 3, 1947, in Lancaster, WI to Mary P. (Brackett) Stehura and Anthony A. Stehura.
Ann attended St. Clements Elementary school, Junior and Senior High schools, Lancaster, WI, graduating in 1965. She then briefly attended the University of...
David J. Buss
Feb 4, 2024
BURTON – David J. “Dave” Buss, age 70, of Burton, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born October 19, 1953, the son of Adolph and Eleanor (Salis) Buss. Dave graduated from Lancaster High School. On March 24, 1984, he was united in marriage to Diane R. Meier at St. Paul’s...
Irene J. Streif
Feb 2, 2024
Irene J. Streif, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on September 26, 1931, in Balltown, IA, the daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Pothoff) Bleile. Irene attended Balltown Catholic School. On September 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Harold Streif. He served in the...
Helen M. Potter
Jan 30, 2024
Helen M. Potter, age 89, of Lancaster formerly of Beetown, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on June 27, 1934, in Potosi, the daughter of LeRoy and Leona (Davis) Purkapile. Helen married Lyle Potter on May 17, 1949. They owned and operated several bars and clubs and had a...
Robert D. "Bob" Hudson
Jan 27, 2024
CASSVILLE – Robert D. “Bob” Hudson, age 84, of Cassville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Bluff Haven in Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin. He was born March 4, 1939, the son of George and Lucille (Kress) Hudson. Bob graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. He enlisted in the United States Navy in the Asiatic Theater, during the...
Sharon K. Myers
Jan 23, 2024
LANCASTER – Sharon K. Myers, age 84 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born September 1, 1939, the daughter of William “Bill” and Ocea (Miller) Peake. Sharon graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Timothy L. Myers, and together they farmed the Myers...
Michael J. McKillip
Jan 20, 2024
POTOSI – Michael J. McKillip, age 65, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with kidney cancer. He was born on December 15, 1958, in Boscobel, the son of John and Kathleen (Schwendinger) McKillip. Michael graduated from Boscobel High School in 1977. He then...
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