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

Jun 18, 2011

 

Mr. Laverne Shot Doll, a longtime Lancaster businessman and community leader, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. He was born in Mt Hope, Wisconsin on July 5, 1929 to Willis and Glennie (McCluskey) Doll. On October 3, 1953, he married Jeanne Pink at St Clements Catholic Church in Lancaster.

He served in the Korean Conflict as an armored tank commander and was discharged with the...

Jun 17, 2011

 

Cletus B. Reuter, 79, of  Bagley, WI, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 6, 1932, in Potosi, a son of William and Josephine (Stelphflug) Reuter.

Cletus moved the  Bloomington area when he was five years old. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Legion.

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Jun 16, 2011

 

Eunice M. Zenz, age 74, of Parks, Arkansas, formerly of Lancaster, passed from this life June 16, 2011 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1936, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Timmerman. After graduating from St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, WI, she married Larry Zenz on October 15, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jun 13, 2011

 

Richard Dick W. Krohn, 76, of Beetown, WI, died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Richard was born on August 24, 1934, in Beetown Township, a son of Herbert & Bernice (Peake) Krohn.

Dick graduated from Lancaster High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Ellen Blackbourn on June 23, 1954. He...

Jun 11, 2011

 

Merlin J. Cap Udelhoven, age 88, of Potosi, died on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on September 2, 1922, in Potosi, the son of John and Susan (Langkamp) Udelhoven. On February 16, 1942, Merlin was united in marriage to Jenny June Reed at St. Clement Rectory in Lancaster. He entered the...

Jun 8, 2011

 

David D. Lefeber, age 64, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, June 08, 2011, at his home in Cassville. He was born on June 22, 1946, in Johnsburg, the son of Leo and Adeline (Sabel) Lefeber. Dave graduated from New Holstein High School. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville graduating with a degree in elementary...

Jun 6, 2011

 

Gertrude A. Gertie Taylor, age 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 23, 1923, in Beetown Township, the daughter of Fred and Emma (McNeilly) Gates. Gertrude attended Muscallounge Grade School and also Lancaster High School. On July 7, 1941, she was united in marriage...

Jun 3, 2011

May 30, 2011

 

Bonnie K. Reynolds, age 66, of Lancaster, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at ManorCare in Platteville. Bonnie was born in Richland Center, WI on October 16, 1944, a daughter of Arthur & Opal (Buroker) Gander. She graduated from Soldiers Grove High School in 1962. Bonnie married Roger J. Reynolds on June 29, 1963, in Lancaster. She worked for LCC for over...

May 27, 2011

 

Bernice M. Vogt, age 82, of Cassville, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. Bernice was born on May 14, 1929 in Cassville, the daughter of Nick and Rose (Brinkman) Esser. She graduated from Cassville High School. On November 20, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage to Paul J. Vogt at St. Charles Catholic...

May 26, 2011

 

Nancy J. Adams, age 48, of Potosi, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster, following a courageous seven year battle with heart disease. She was born on January 22, 1963, the daughter of Richard and Marlene (Fritz) Keene. Nancy graduated from Potosi High School in 1981. On November 5, 1983, she was united in marriage...

May 24, 2011

 

William C. Bill Chapman, age 78, left this world to join his son, Michael with the Lord, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born on May 1, 1933, in a log cabin in Waterloo Township, rural Cassville, WI. He attended several country schools and was a 1951 graduate of Cassville...

May 23, 2011

 

Russell W. Jones, age 80, of Potosi, died on Monday, May 23, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on December 3, 1930, in Mineral Point, the son of Roy and Lavern (Crapp) Jones. Russell graduated from Rewey High School. On June 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Betty A. Schoenauer at Davies Memorial...

May 22, 2011

 

Louise V. Shelton, age 83, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on February 14, 1928, in Oakes, ND, the daughter of Jack and Jeanette (Garland) Turner. In 1958, Louise was united in marriage to Terrance Shelton. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Oakes, ND. The couple moved...

May 17, 2011

 

Robert A. Bob Swart, age 85, of Platteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, IA. Robert Arthur Swart was born on March 26, 1926 at home near Cuba City, a son of William H. Swart and Marie Hinman Swart. He attended elementary school at the Model, Little Red, and Belmont schools, graduating from Belmont High School in 1943. Bob married Betty Jane Kies on December...

May 14, 2011

 

Richard C. Huff, 65, Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 30, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of the late Elwood and Algie (Beetham) Huff. Richard attended West Grant High School in Patch Grove, Wisconsin. He moved to the Madison area in 1964 and had resided in Sun Prairie, Madison, Lake Mills,...

May 9, 2011

 

Loyd C. Beesecker, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Monday, May 9, 2011, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on December 25, 1919, in Crawford County, the son of Jack and Nina (Gruel) Beesecker. Loyd formed a band in the 1930s and played in the Prairie du Chien area. He farmed the family farm near Wauzeka. On June 20,...

May 3, 2011

 

Paul M. Moore, age 69, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at UW Hospitals in Madison. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Slabtown, the son of Harley and Leone (Ames) Moore. On June 15, 1963, Paul was united in marriage to Alice LaMere at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Paul was a very busy man...

Apr 30, 2011

 

Patsy L. Rice, age 75, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Grant Regional Health in Lancaster. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Lancaster, the daughter of George and Leona (Gabel) Pagenkopf. Patsy graduated Lancaster High School in 1954. She married Kenneth L. Rice in 1954. Patsy was a bookkeeper for Kenneth L. Rice Builders,...

Apr 27, 2011

 

Gary P. Pape, age 63, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on October 21, 1947, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Paul and Eileen (Winner) Pape. Gary graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He then pursued a career as a professional musician. His talent was singing and...