Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
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...
Jane B. Derleth
Jan 7, 2026
Jane Barbara (Caspers) Derleth passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Madison, WI, following a brief illness.
Jane was born on the family farm in Beetown Township on June 8, 1940, to Joseph and Thelma Caspers. Jane attended school in Bloomington until her junior year in high school and later graduated from Lancaster High School.
Jane received her nursing degree from...
Earl C. Volkmann
Jan 4, 2026
MIDDLETON – Earl C. Volkmann, age 95, of Middleton, Wisconsin, formerly of Platteville and Fennimore, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born on September 5, 1930, the son of Clarence and Olga (Falk) Volkmann in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin. Earl received a mortuary science degree in 1952 from the University of Minnesota...
Richard D. Bielenberg, Sr.
Dec 29, 2025
Richard D. “Dick” Bielenberg, Sr., age 84, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1941, in Castana, Iowa, to Irvin and Eva (Jepsen) Bielenberg. Dick attended Charter Oak–Ute schools and graduated in 1959. After high school, he began his working life in soil conservation in Denison, Iowa, and later operated...
Keith G. McNett
Dec 29, 2025
Keith G. McNett, age 92, was born on July 24, 1933, in Grant County, and he died on December 29, 2025, in Stoughton, WI. Keith was the second of eight children born to Virginia (Pearce) McNett and Guerdon McNett. When the family lived in the country, Keith enjoyed time outside with his siblings, and the family pony, Peanuts. Keith attended...
Larry L. Yager
Dec 27, 2025
POTOSI – Larry L. Yager, age 77, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on December 27, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. He was born on February 26, 1948, the son of Lloyd and Stella (Nickel) Yager.
“Looks like you drew your final card, it was another ace, it matched your other ace and the two eights in your hand. For...
Robert L. Harris
Dec 25, 2025
Robert “Bob” Louis Harris, 95, of Prairie du Chien died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home.
Bob was born in Prairie du Chien on Nov. 12, 1930, to Louis and Florence Harris. He lived in Giard during his school years, attending Giard Public School #6, and graduating from McGregor, IA High School in 1948. In 1949, he...
Ernell E. Budack
Dec 23, 2025
LANCASTER – Ernell E. Budack, age 93, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 12, 1932, in Lancaster, the son of William F. and Edna A. (Gratz) Budack.
Ernell was united in marriage to Linda Lou Hadley on October 10, 1962, at Bethlehem E&R Church....
Gerald L. Pennekamp
Dec 20, 2025
Gerald L. Pennekamp, age 85, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Black River Falls, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 24, 1940, the son of Lawrence and Laura (Udelhoven) Pennekamp. Gerald attended Potosi schools and helped his father farm. On August 8, 1961, Gerald was united in marriage to Kathleen Marcue in...
Marjorie A. Cargill Wiser
Dec 18, 2025
LANCASTER – Marjorie A. Cargill Wiser, age 96, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 21, 1929, to Fred and Louise (Williams) Borneman. Marjorie graduated from Elkhart High School in Elkhart, Indiana, where her lifelong love of music was evident through her...
Ronald A. Wright
Dec 17, 2025
LANCASTER- Ronald A. Wright, age 86, passed away early morning Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, IA surrounded by his loving family. He ended his journey on earth with us to join his Heavenly Father in eternal peace after dealing with Parkinson’s disease for several years. He was born on September 5, 1939, in Fennimore, WI...
James J. Keeffe
Dec 16, 2025
James J. Keeffe, age 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 21, 1938, in Winona, Minnesota, the son of James H. and Sally Ann (Binczyk) Keeffe.
James graduated from Healy Memorial High School in Trempealeau in 1956. He continued his...
Elsie I. Noble
Dec 14, 2025
Elsie Ida (Landon) Noble, age 94, of Lancaster, earned her angel wings on Dec. 14, 2025, at Orchard Manor, surrounded by her family.
Elsie was born on Sept. 19, 1931, to Neva (Taylor) and Ray Landon in Lancaster, WI. She was joined by her brother, Harvey, and her sisters, Veda, June, and Rachael. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1949....
Lewis M. Hines
Dec 14, 2025
Lewis M. Hines, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1940, to Dean and Goldie (Houghton) Hines. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1959. He served in the Vietnam War as an Army Medic from April 2, 1965, to February 24, 1967, earning the Army Commendation Medal for heroism on December...
Nicholas B. "Nick" Gotto
Dec 13, 2025
BAGLEY - Nicholas “Nick” Gotto, age 80, of Bagley, WI, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 8, 1945, in Lancaster, WI, Nick lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and quiet strength. A proud farmer, he dedicated his life to the land, farming alongside his brother, Jim. Together, they cared for...
Mary R. Vondrum
Dec 8, 2025
MADISON - Mary R. Vondrum, age 89, of Madison, entered into her eternal rest on December 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1936, to Bernard and Lenice Vondrum. Mary lived a long and blessed life, strengthened by her faith and surrounded by the love of family and friends. Mary will be remembered for her...
Douglas R. "Doug" Adams
Dec 7, 2025
LANCASTER - Douglas (Doug) R. Adams, 61, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 7, 2025. He was born to Mark and Jean Adams and lived in Lancaster his entire life. Doug attended St. Clement’s School and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982. He graduated from UW-Platteville with a double agricultural degree in 1986. He was...
Kim R. Govier
Dec 5, 2025
Kim Robert Govier, age 66, of Madison, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1959, in Lancaster, a twin son of David and Ruth (Koons) Govier. Kim attended Lancaster schools, enjoyed arm wrestling, and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1979. He then moved to Madison where he taught weightlifting at...
Dixon T. Metsker
Dec 2, 2025
Dixon Thomas Metsker was born on November 28, 2024, and passed peacefully in his sleep on December 2, 2025. In his one short year here, he brought constant joy and light to everyone around him. His laugh was infectious, and his personality was growing a little more every day.
Dixon spent most of his time trying to keep up with his...
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...
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