Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
William K. Slater
Nov 24, 2025
William K. Slater, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. The immediate family has requested private family services with burial at Blake’s Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington.
Survivors include his siblings: MaryAnn (Ron) Burbach, Argyle, WI, Gene (Sandy) Slater, Bloomington; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Margaret (Frontz) Slater...
Tricia M. Ploessl
Nov 21, 2025
Tricia Mary Ploessl, age 45 of Ridgeway, WI passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2025. She was surrounded by love, with prayers whispered over her and hands holding hers. In her final act of generosity, Tricia gave the gift of life through organ donation.
Tricia was born on December 13, 1979, to Rod and Sheila Breuer. She graduated from Cassville High...
Doris R. Doerring
Nov 14, 2025
Doris R. Doerring, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on December 31, 1938, on the family farm in Tennyson to Oliver and Ruth (Udelhofen) Bierman. She was the third child out of six children. Doris was united in marriage to Robert Doerring on October 11, 1960,...
Martin F. Wiest
Nov 10, 2025
Martin F. Wiest, age 94, of Cassville, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at home with his wife of 68 years and daughter and son-in-law by his side.
He was born on September 23, 1931, to Vincent and Rose (Zimmer) Wiest at home on the family farm in Glen Haven Township. Martin attended North Andover grade school, freshman and sophomore year...
Rosanna M. Miles
Nov 4, 2025
Rosanna M. (Ertz) Miles, age 95, gained her angel wings on November 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was a devoted and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was a reflection of love, dedication, and unwavering faith. With a heart centered on her family and a spirit grounded in her beliefs, she...
Timothy J. Worsham
Oct 31, 2025
Timothy J. Worsham, age 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. Timothy was born on November 24, 1957 in Dubuque, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Rauch) Worsham. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1978. Tim was the comedian in the family, telling jokes or saying funny things that made the family...
Marita L. Hale
Oct 31, 2025
Marita L. Hale, age 82, of Lancaster, died on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Blue Mounds with her daughters by her side. She was born on August 19, 1943, in Lancaster, the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Cook) Pfaff. Marita attended Lancaster schools, graduating in 1961, got married in Lancaster and continued to reside and work there her entire life....
Neil F. Gardner
Oct 30, 2025
Neil F. Gardner, age 93, of Glen Haven, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born on March 10, 1932, in Grant County, the son of Charles and Lena (Esser) Gardner. Neil graduated from Bloomington High School in 1950. On June 3, 1965, he was united in marriage to Doris I. (Beneker) Campbell...
Jane A. Schneider
Oct 29, 2025
Jane Schneider, age 81, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on October 29, 2025.
Jane was born on February 22, 1944, to Louis (Bud) and Ethel Kemper. She attended the one-room Aupperle School and graduated from Lancaster High School. While in school, she met the love of her life, Gary Schneider. The couple lived and worked in Madison,...
Susan J. Gotto
Oct 28, 2025
Susan Jean Gotto, age 76, of Bagley, WI, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 23, 1949, in Prairie Du Chien, Sue was the heart and soul of her family — a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. Together with her husband, Nick, they built a life rooted in hard work, love, and...
Mary E. Pauley
Oct 28, 2025
Mary E. Pauley, age 96, of Burton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1929, in Glen Haven, the daughter of Clyde and Irene (Wildman) Skinner. Mary graduated from Cassville High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Lyle Adrian and he preceded her in death. Later, Mary was united in...
Delores E. Williams
Oct 19, 2025
Delores Williams, age 93, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on April 10, 1932, the daughter of Elva and Lee Bausch. Delores graduated from Cassville High School in 1950 and then was united in marriage to Kenneth Williams on June 12, 1950.
She is survived by her sons: Rod (Susan) Williams...
Carol A. Cale
Oct 16, 2025
Carol A. Cale, age 69, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1956, in Beetown Township, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Mergen) Metcalf. On December 28, 1973, she was united in marriage to Dave Cale. Carol graduated from Cassville High School in 1974. She furthered her education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical...
Sally R. Burbach
Oct 14, 2025
Sally R. Burbach, age 81, of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1944, in Lancaster, the daughter of Francis and Bernice (Basing) Reding. Sally graduated from Potosi High School in 1962. She was employed with William C. Brown Company in Dubuque, Iowa, where she made lifelong friends, and later served as the...
Ronald F. Allen
Oct 11, 2025
Ronald F. Allen, age 75, of Stitzer, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on November 6, 1949, in Illinois, the son of David and Edna (Hurst) Allen. Ronald attended school in Fennimore. On December 29, 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country for two...
Barbara J. Reuter
Oct 10, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Jean Reuter, age 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center surrounded by her family. She was born on November 3, 1950, in Lancaster, the daughter of Leo and Eileen (Ferris) Schneider. Barb graduated from Potosi High School in 1968. On May 22, 1971, she was united in marriage to Gary...
Thomas S. Meier
Oct 6, 2025
Thomas S. “Tom” “Quag Meier” Meier, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on May 14, 1964, in Prairie du Chien, the son of LaVerne and Norma (Myers) Meier. Tom graduated from Cassville High School in 1982. He furthered his education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College...
William J. "Bill" Haas
Sep 30, 2025
William J. “Bill” Haas, age 62, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at UW Hospitals in Madison. He was born on July 29, 1963, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Monroe and Dorothy (Vesperman) Haas. Bill graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982. He attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for small engine repair and later attended trucking...
Darlene M. Kopp
Sep 29, 2025
Darlene M. Kopp, age 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 5, 1937, at home in Paris Township, the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Frazier) VanNatta. Darlene attended country school. On August 1, 1952, she was united in marriage to Richard W. “Dick” Kopp...
Alex M. Gofus
Sep 25, 2025
BAGLEY - Alex Michael Gofus, 42, of Bagley, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 25th, 2025. Alex was born February, 26th 1983 in La Crosse, WI to Jane Rivera and Michael Gofus.
Alex was a kind, caring, generous man and was always one to lend a hand or ear. He was a friend to everyone he met and...
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