Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

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

Mary E. Pauley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lisa A. Halverson

Lisa A. Halverson

Sep 21, 2025

Lisa Ann Halverson, age 64, of Cassville passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born on May 20, 1961, in Fort Atkinson, the daughter of George and Donna (Martin) Hanger. Lisa married Ricky Halverson on September 21, 1985.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Ricky; their...

Ronald R. Walsh

Ronald R. Walsh

Sep 20, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Ray Walsh, age 64, passed away on September 20, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 21, 1960, in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Ron spent most of his life in Cassville, WI, before later settling in Horicon, WI. He worked many years in construction and was known for being skilled and resourceful with power...

Alice J. "Joanie" Brackett

Alice J. "Joanie" Brackett

Sep 17, 2025

Alice “Joanie” Brackett, age 98, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on March 30, 1927, in Lancaster, the daughter of John and Mary (Moorehouse) Ertz. Alice married William Brackett on May 14, 1948, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. She worked at the hotel and later...

Cleobelle B. Friedrich

Cleobelle B. Friedrich

Sep 16, 2025

Cleobelle B. Friedrich, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on June 25, 1938, in Ellenboro Township, the daughter of Guerdon W. and Gila G. (Marcue) Hall. Cleobelle attended Ellenboro School all eight years and graduated from Platteville High School. She then worked at the Schultz Brothers store in Platteville for...

Richarda D. "Rikki" Roe

Richarda D. "Rikki" Roe

Sep 15, 2025

Richarda D. “Rikki” Roe, age 66, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on November 20, 1958, in Montana, the daughter of Sharron Thompson Hall. In the early 1990’s, Richarda moved to Wisconsin where she worked for the Unique Café for many years in...

Zena J. Grattan

Zena J. Grattan

Sep 10, 2025

Zena Joy Grattan, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on August 16, 1933, in Lancaster, the daughter of LeRoy and Merle (Duncan) Jamison. On December 12, 1951, Zena was united in marriage to Harold Chapman. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1960. On...

Dr. Robert E. Stader

Dr. Robert E. Stader

Sep 8, 2025

Dr. Robert “Doc, call me Bob” Stader, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the youngest child of Edwin and Margret (Linden) Stader. Bob graduated from Minocqua High School in 1966. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison for undergraduate work and medical school. Bob served residency at...

Barbara Jean Kartman

Barbara Jean Kartman

Aug 28, 2025

Barbara Jean Kartman, 87, of Platteville, formerly of Lancaster and rural Cassville, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Edenbrook of Platteville.

Barbara was born in Waterloo Township, Grant County, the daughter of Ben and Dora (Blackbourn Seitz) Jackering. She graduated from Lancaster High School and on October 9, 1956, she married Carter Kartman. Together they farmed in Waterloo Township. In addition...

Lillian F. "Bid" Duncan

Lillian F. "Bid" Duncan

Aug 28, 2025

BEETOWN – Lillian F. “Bid” Duncan, age 94, of Beetown, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in South Lancaster Township. She was born on January 20, 1931, at home in Beetown, the daughter of Archie and Vera (Elwell) Reynolds. Bid attended Five Points school and Beetown school. At the age of twelve, she worked...

Dennis R. Kelly

Dennis R. Kelly

Aug 23, 2025

Dennis R. Kelly, age 62, of Beetown, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1963, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Joyce (Clauer) Kelly. Dennis graduated from Lancaster High School in 1981. After graduation, he was employed at Rayovac in Fennimore and remained there until it closed in 2024....