Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Ryan P. Schneider
Apr 29, 2024
Ryan Patrick Schneider, age 51, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Ryan was born on March 30, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Gary and Jane (Kemper) Schneider. He was a proud Flying Arrow and lived in his beloved Lancaster, Wisconsin, graduating class of 1991 from Lancaster High School.
After graduation, he went to...
Stuart G. Urban
Apr 28, 2024
Stuart G. Urban, age 83, of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Stu was born on May 29, 1940 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the only child of Arnold and Frances Urban. He attended public school in Rothschild and junior and senior high school at DC Everest.
At age 12, in 8th...
Jerid W. Lyght
Apr 28, 2024
Jerid William Lyght, 46, of Platteville passed away unexpectedly, thus entering his Heavenly home on April 27, 2024. Jerid was born on December 14, 1977, to Bernie and Roxanne (Thompson) Lyght and filled their world with great joy. His parents adored him. Jerid embodied Love as defined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 “Love is patient, love is kind…” Jerid graduated from Platteville High School...
James C. Zenz
Apr 25, 2024
James C. “Jim” Zenz, age 78, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 24, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Ambrose and Irene (Hileman) Zenz. Jim graduated from Potosi High School in 1963. He furthered his education at a vocational school in Madison. Jim was employed with John Deere...
Barbara J. Cooley
Apr 25, 2024
Barbara J. Cooley, age 75, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Lancaster Health Services, Lancaster. She was born April 22, 1949, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Helen (Sherwin) Cooley. Barbara attended grade school at Budworth School & Flora Fountain. She attended Lancaster Junior and Senior High, graduating in 1967. Barbara started her career in the...
Ryan P. Kenkel
Apr 25, 2024
PLATTEVILLE – Ryan P. Kenkel, age 41 of Platteville, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 21, 1982, the son of Karl and Margaret “Marge” (Wicoff) Kenkel. Ryan graduated from Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Missouri. He furthered his education at the University of Missouri – Columbia,...
Wilbert E. Post
Apr 23, 2024
Potosi - Wilbert E. “Bill” Post, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1931, in Leland, WI, the son of Edward and Ida (Raddatz) Post. Bill was a Korean War Veteran enlisting in the United States Army at the age of 17 in December 1948, serving until June 1952. He was in...
Janet R. Breuer
Apr 20, 2024
Janet Rose Breuer, age 58, of Cassville, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster with her family by her side. She was born on August 27, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Marilyn J. (Hampton) Breuer. Janet attended Cassville Schools, Twin Platte in Platteville, and later Southwest Opportunities Center in Lancaster....
Harry R. Shaben
Apr 19, 2024
CASSVILLE - Harry R. Shaben, age 79, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1944, the son of Orvie and Mary (Gibson) Shaben.
Harry was a man of many trades, having served in the United States Army for 3 years and worked in farming, mechanics, and cutting firewood to sell. He enjoyed...
John E. Sherman
Apr 13, 2024
BLOOMINGTON - John Edward Sherman, 86, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born on May 24, 1937, in Bloomington to the late Alberta and Frank Sherman, John was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather and great grandfather.
John graduated from Bloomington High School and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Zimmer, in 1957. Pursuing...
Kathleen L. Mitchell
Apr 11, 2024
OSHKOSH – Kathleen L. Mitchell, age 99, of Oshkosh, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Oshkosh. She was born on May 10, 1924, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Ralph A. and Mary L. (Hinde) Martzahn. Kathleen graduated from Cuba City High School and furthered her education at Platteville Teacher’s College....
Mary Jo Wepking
Apr 9, 2024
LANCASTER – Mary Jo Wepking, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Edenbrook in Platteville surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1936, the daughter of Gladys Budd. Mary Jo graduated from Fennimore High School in 1954. She married LeRoy Wepking on October 8, 1960, at the Wepking home in Milton Wisconsin. Mary...
Mary Louise Walker
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Walker, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 25, 1933, in Lancaster, the daughter of Celestine “Cel” and Catherine “Rena” (Ertz) Pink. Mary Lou attended St. Clement Catholic School and graduated from Lancaster High School...
Leola A. Skaife
Apr 4, 2024
PRESTON - Leola A. Skaife, 88, of Preston, WI, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2024, at 12:45 pm, at Lancaster Care Center. She was born on August 25, 1935, in Cassville, WI, to the late Roy (Tommy) Schaal and Alice (Greenwood) Schaal. Leola enjoyed various activities throughout her life, including bowling, jewelry-making, and ceramics. She was the proud owner...
Mary Louise Haskins
Apr 3, 2024
On April 3, 2024, the beautiful soul of Mary Louise Haskins left this Earth for her heavenly reward. She felt family love and support surrounding her in her final days as she courageously fought an acute illness at UW Hospital, Madison.
"Mary Lou" was born on June 1, 1931, to Arthur and Blanche Hallingstad in Eau Claire, WI. She spent...
Brenda J. Watters
Apr 1, 2024
LANCASTER - Brenda J. Watters, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at her home on April 1, 2024, at the age of 63, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on April 28, 1960, in Dubuque, IA, Brenda was the daughter of Donald and...
Sharon K. Sweeney
Mar 27, 2024
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Sharon K. Sweeney, age 71, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on March 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 23, 1953. Sharon enjoyed puzzles, word-finds, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Robert, Duane, Tarance, and Amy; grandchildren; and siblings: Tom, Danny, Joe and Karon.
She is preceded...
Donna J. Cook
Mar 25, 2024
Donna J. Cook, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born October 14, 1937, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Hall) Boll. Donna graduated Lancaster High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Donald E. “Gene” Cook on June 11, 1955, at the E & R...
James O. Haas
Mar 24, 2024
James O. “Jim” Haas, age 85, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Potosi. He was born on January 24, 1939, in Cassville, the son of Lawrence and Claribel (Schmelz) Haas. James graduated valedictorian from St. Andrew High School in 1956. On November 14, 1964, James was united in marriage to Mary A....
John P. Brinkmann
Mar 22, 2024
John P. Brinkmann “Hickory” died Friday, March 22, 2024, in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin, on July 10,1941, the third child of Noah and Barbara (Flueck) Brinkmann. He attended St. Charles grade school, graduated from Cassville High School in 1959 and attended UW-Platteville. He was employed by Wisconsin Barge Line, as a deckhand, and ultimately became a...
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