Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Evelyn O. Fluetsch
Feb 23, 2026
CASSVILLE - Evelyn Odelia Fluetsch, age 95, passed away in her sleep, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Orchard Manor.
She was born on January 4, 1931, to Jacob and Josephine McQuiston near Alma, Wisconsin. As a young woman, she worked for the sheriff and cooked meals for the inmates. Evelyn met and married Don Fluetsch. They moved to Cassville, Wisconsin, where...
Stephen J. Pluemer
Feb 22, 2026
Stephen J. “Steve” Pluemer, age 79, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on May 13, 1946, and raised in Potosi, Steve lived a life defined by hard work, faith, perseverance, and deep commitment to those he loved. He shared 56 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Susan Uppena, building a life grounded...
Joseph R. "Joe" Wagar
Feb 22, 2026
BEETOWN – Joseph R. “Joe” Wagar, age 86, of Beetown, Wisconsin, passed away on February 22, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born September 3, 1939, the son of Eldon and Alice (Carlson) Wagar in Roseau, Minnesota. On August 25, 1962, he married the love of his life, Elinor Metcalf, at Beetown Gospel Hall, beginning...
Lawrence M. "Larry" Wiest
Feb 20, 2026
CASSVILLE – Lawrence M. “Larry” Wiest, age 68, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2026, at UPH Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born on April 16, 1957, the son of Maurice and Rosemary (Weber) Wiest. Larry graduated from Cassville High School and went on to dedicate much of his life to farming. He found great joy...
Nicholas J. "Nick" Busch
Feb 20, 2026
CASSVILLE – Nicholas J. “Nick” Busch, age 31, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away tragically on February 20, 2026, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born July 8, 1994, the son of Samuel and Kelly (Langmeier) Busch. Nick graduated from Cuba City High School. He furthered his education at Southwest Technical College, earning a Journeyman Electrician. After...
Gerald F. Krantz
Feb 17, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Gerald F. “Jerry” Krantz, 82, Bloomington, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster.
Our favorite valentine was born on February 14, 1944, at Prairie Memorial Hospital to Ora and Dorothy (Cathman) Krantz. He grew up in Bloomington and graduated from BHS in 1962 where he will forever hold the Bloomington Bluejays record for...
Marsha R. Pace
Feb 8, 2026
LANCASTER - Marsha R. Pace, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Lancaster Health Services after a long and courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by loved ones and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Marsha was born on April 24, 1947, in the Township of Beetown, to Vernon and Alta (Bishell) Laufenberg....
Sandra L. Wildman
Feb 7, 2026
Sandra Lee Wildman, of Cassville, WI, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at home with family at the age of 82. Second daughter to Ervie Christilaw and Erdine Christilaw (Bladow). She was born in Tacoma, WA June 12, 1943.
In her younger years, Sandy enjoyed dancing with her sister Carol. She even enrolled in a local dance studio. She...
Kristin J. "Kris" Erdmann
Feb 5, 2026
LANCASTER - Kristin “Kris” Jean Erdmann, 77, passed away peacefully from dementia at BeeHive Homes in Oregon, WI on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Kris was born on July 3, 1948, in Columbus, WI, and for many years, her birthday was celebrated at the annual 4th of July parade in Columbus. She graduated from Fall River High School in 1966 and, following...
June Reynolds-Grass
Feb 5, 2026
POTOSI - June Reynolds – Grass, who reached the age of 81, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Potosi, Wisconsin, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born on July 25, 1944, in Xavier Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Baumler) Muller. From an early age, June developed a profound appreciation for the...
Robert C. Landon
Feb 2, 2026
LANCASTER - Robert Charles “Bob” Landon, age 86, passed away on February 2, 2026, at home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. A proud Navy veteran, devoted father, and lifelong farmer, Bob lived a life marked by independence, determination, and a deep connection to the land he called home.
Born on July 26, 1939, in Ellenboro Township, Wisconsin, Bob was the son of Charles...
Derek J. Schwemm
Feb 1, 2026
Derek Jay Schwemm born in Illinois, died in Wisconsin, at the age of 60.
Derek grew up in Fox River Grove, IL and attended Cary Grove High. After graduation, he went to work in retail and manufacturing where he was a proud and dedicated employee of Gasser’s and Cummins. He will be remembered for his love of the great outdoors, woodworking,...
Anita M. Blindert
Feb 1, 2026
POTOSI - Anita Marie Blindert, age 66, of Potosi, WI completed her gracious trip on earth on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Anita was born May 9, 1959, to loving parents Virgil (Duke) and Mary (Brawner) Horner in Lancaster, WI. She was born the fifth of six children, into what would become a close-knit family built on...
Elroy M. Deininger
Jan 29, 2026
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Elroy Michael "Mick" Deininger, age 75, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away quietly on January 29, 2026, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born February 18, 1950, the son of Elroy and Gloria (Harris) Deininger and was raised in Patch Grove, Wisconsin. Elroy passed away when Mick was 4 years old which was...
Mark J. Bausch
Jan 29, 2026
Mark J. Bausch, age 72, of Cassville, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on January 30, 1953, in Lancaster, the son of Bernard G. and Ruth C. (Breuer) Bausch. Mark graduated from Cassville High School in 1971. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving...
Elaine H. Acheson
Jan 26, 2026
MINNESOTA - Elaine Helen Knaack Acheson passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 84.
Elaine was born on July 21, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in Wauwatosa. She was raised in the Lutheran church and maintained a quiet but profound Christian faith throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and people-watching, and had a lifelong fondness...
Richard C. Erickson
Jan 24, 2026
LANCASTER – Richard C. Erickson, age 94, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on June 15, 1931, the son of Stanley and Viola (Andrews) Erickson in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1950, and Southern Illinois University in 1955. Richard served in...
Hugh J. O'Connell
Jan 24, 2026
Hugh O'Connell, age 72, of Platteville, WI, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, while at home, surrounded by the comfort of his wife and children.
Born on August 29, 1953, to Donald and Irene O'Connell, Hugh grew up learning the value of hard work as the youngest sibling on their Eastman family farm. He was an active member of the...
Beverly A. Fishnick
Jan 15, 2026
Beverly A. Fishnick, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 13, 1936, in Lancaster at her grandparents’ home, the daughter of Dorman and Genevieve (Sherwin) Losch. Beverly grew up on the family farm and went to Bowen School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Lancaster High School...
Suzanne M. "Sue" Hore
Jan 9, 2026
MONTFORT – Suzanne M. “Sue” Hore, age 70, of Montfort, Wisconsin, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Fennimore. She was born on January 1, 1956, the daughter of Ambrose and Helen (Mick) Kreul. Sue earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and devoted more than 20 years of compassionate service to the Good Samaritan Center...
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