Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI
Diana L. Smith
Sep 16, 2026
LANCASTER – Diana L. Smith, age 79, of Lancaster formerly of Hemingford, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on February 17, 1947, in Casper, Wyoming, the daughter of Luther and Ethel (Hollis) Davis. Diana graduated from Natrona County High School in 1965 and furthered her education at Casper...
Brian J. Redman
Oct 10, 2026
GLEN HAVEN – Brian J. Redman, age 47, of Glen Haven, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He was born on April 19, 1979, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Dickie and Ruth (Quick) Redman.
Brian attended West Grant schools and graduated from River Ridge High School in 1997. Throughout...
Gerald L. Krohn
Oct 10, 2026
Gerald L. Krohn, age 95, of Beetown, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. He was born on April 12, 1931, in Lancaster, the son of Elmer and Ethel (Taylor) Krohn. Gerald attended Lancaster schools until he was needed on the farm with Grover Houghton. He was united in marriage on February 20, 1950, to...
Thomas Hugo Strakeljahn
Oct 5, 2026
LANCASTER – Thomas Hugo Strakeljahn, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1956, in Watertown, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Wolff) Strakeljahn.
Thomas graduated from LaFollette High School and went on to earn his law degree, graduating Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Following law...
Patricia E. Mumm
Oct 3, 2026
CASSVILLE - Patricia Ellen Mumm, 86, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville, Wisconsin. Patricia was born on November 11, 1939, the daughter of Allan and Jeanette (Smith) Barr. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1957 and was united in marriage to Maurice Mumm on October 15, 1960. The couple farmed on...
Judith P. "Judy" Call
Oct 2, 2026
LANCASTER – Judith P. “Judy” Call, age 83, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on October 2, 2026. Judy was born on January 13, 1943, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the fourth of seven children born to Rufus and Margaret (Nothnagel) Hanson. She graduated from Osseo High School and, on May 25, 1962, married the love of her life,...
Dean P. VonGlahn
Sep 27, 2026
LANCASTER – Dean P. VonGlahn, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Lancaster Health Services, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 16, 1943, in Belmont, the son of Fredrick “Fritz” and Marguerite (Speth) VonGlahn. Dean attended high school in Belmont. After being drafted into the United States Army,...
James N. Ley
Sep 24, 2026
LANCASTER – James N. “Jim” Ley, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster. He was born on April 11, 1930, in Cassville, the eldest son of Peter and Hilda (Rauch) Ley. He married Catherine Eleanor “Kate” Weber on September 4, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington. Jim entered...
Daniel M. "Dan" Bartels
Sep 22, 2026
POTOSI - Daniel M. Bartels, 57, of Potosi, died Tuesday, September 22, 2026, unexpectedly at home. Dan was born on September 25, 1968, to Vernon and Julia (Dalen) Bartels. Dan attended Potosi and Platteville schools, along with Lancaster school, where he graduated from. While in school, he was a member of the Special Olympics team, where he made it to...
Tamala A. "Tammy" Davis
Sep 21, 2026
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Tamala A. “Tammy” (Cimmerer) Davis, 68, passed away on September 21, 2026, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where she most recently made her home.
Born on April 30, 1958, Tammy was born and raised in Clare, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Gayle Cimmerer. She later made Wisconsin her home, living for many years in both Racine...
Lorraine E. Schurman
Sep 19, 2026
Lorraine Elizabeth Scardina Schurman
Lorraine was born on October 15th, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the 3rd of four children to Margaret and Anthony Scardina (Pops). Lorraine passed away peacefully at home on September 19th, 2026. Just one month shy of her 93rd birthday.
Lorraine’s childhood was spent between Chicago and Wisconsin. She attended grammar school at St. Philip Benizi Catholic School in...
Janet K. Paulson
Sep 18, 2026
LANCASTER - Janet K. Paulson age 104, of Lancaster Wisconsin, passed away at Morningside Assisted Living Center.
Janet was born in Port Allegany, PA. She lived in this area until she joined the Army in 1943. She was a veteran of World War II and was stationed in San Antonio, as a Technician Fifth Grade. After the war with the help...
Ronald L. Horner
Sep 16, 2026
MT. IDA – Ronald L. Horner, age 78, of Mt. Ida, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1948, in Gays Mills, the son of Charles and Clarabelle (Sime) Horner.
Ronald graduated from North Crawford High School in 1966. Following graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and proudly...
Craig Robert Casey
Sep 7, 2026
BAGLEY - Craig Robert Casey, affectionately known as “Bear” or “Sugar Bear,” 72 of Bagley, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on September 7, 2026. Born on July 29, 1954, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Craig lived a life defined by kindness, humor, and a deep appreciation for the people and passions that surrounded him.
Craig grew up in the Lake Geneva, WI...
Sydney Jo Fecht
Sep 1, 2026
Sydney Jo Fecht, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center. She was born February 1, 2003, in Madison, the daughter of Ryan and Shelly (Bierman) Fecht.
Syd graduated from Potosi High School in 2021 and continued her education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, where she earned a degree in Early Childhood Education. She absolutely...
Nancy K. Davis
Aug 28, 2026
LANCASTER – Nancy K. Davis, age 82, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on August 28, 2026, at Edenbrook of Platteville surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1943, the daughter of Frank and Yvonne (Ward) Bird, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Above all else, Nancy cherished her family, who were the most important part of her life....
Deanna L. Merfeld
Aug 27, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – With profound sadness and grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of Deanna Merfeld who passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Born on September 21, 1937, in East Dubuque, Illinois, Deanna spent most of her life in Bloomington, Wisconsin, where she built a home filled with faith, love, creativity and family.
Deanna was married to Bob Merfeld until...
Sandra K. Ready
Aug 23, 2026
Sandra Kay (Gabrielson) Ready, 78, of Platte, SD, and previously a long-time resident of Eastman, WI, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by family at her home in Platte, SD, following a battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Sandra (Sandy) was born to Alfred and Ardythe Gabrielson on June 23, 1948. Sandy grew up near Platte,...
Beatrice L. "Betty" Whiting
Aug 16, 2026
Beatrice L. “Betty” Whiting, age 89, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born December 18, 1936, the daughter of William and Margaret (Geble) Hueston in Chicago, Illinois. Betty devoted herself to raising her children while working on the farm. She also spent time waitressing at Minnie’s Café,...
Joan A. Vesperman
Aug 13, 2026
Joan A. Vesperman, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on October 21, 1932, in Lancaster, the daughter of Harold and Leone D. (Gossel) Austin.
Joan graduated from Lancaster High School in 1950. On January 14, 1950, she was united in marriage to Jack R. Vesperman in South Bend,...
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