Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
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...
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...
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