Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI

Jul 26, 2009

 

 Debra J. Lau, age 56, of Cassville, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the  Finley Hospital in  Dubuque. She was born on June 27, 1953, in Portage, WI, the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Major) Bethke. Debra graduated from  Cassville High School in 1971. She furthered her education at the  University of Wisconsin...

Jul 25, 2009

 

Mary C. Hoskins, age 87, a longtime Lancaster resident, passed away at her home, with family members present, on July 25, 2009, after a short illness. She was born in Lancaster on August 30, 1921, the daughter of Genevive Bennett Carthew and Attorney Harry E. Carthew. Mary attended Carlton College in Northfield, MN, before graduating from National Teachers College in Evanston, IL, in June, 1943. She worked at Hull House in Chicago prior to teaching first grade...

Jul 16, 2009

 

Maynard J. Schmitz, age 64, of Patch Grove, died on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his home in Patch Grove. He was born on December 11, 1944, in Lancaster, the son of Maynard and Loretta (Timmerman) Schmitz. He graduated from West Grant High School in 1963. In November of 1966, Maynard entered the Untied States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge on October 6, 1971. On May 4,...

Jul 11, 2009

 

 Velma C. Kruser, age 77, of Potosi, found eternal peace on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at her home where she had made so many precious memories.

Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with the Reverend Bernard Rott officiating. Her final resting place was at  St. Thomas Cemetery,...

Jul 11, 2009

Jul 9, 2009

 

 Ina Jean Ritter Koppen, age 71, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Fennimore, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC after a 42 year struggle with cancer. Ina was born September 11, 1937 in Lancaster, the daughter of William Isaac and Nettie Marie (Udelhoven) Ritter. Ina was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Jul 3, 2009

 

Charles W.  Witzig, age 90, of Platteville, died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. He was born on September 22, 1918, in Clifton Township, the son of William and Winifred (Millard) Witzig. He graduated from  Livingston High School. On February 28, 1942, Charles was united in marriage to Betty Marie Gard. Charles joined the...

Jul 2, 2009

 

 Ralph Ivan Ike Kinney, age 97, of Platteville, passed away on July 2, 2009 at Our House Assisted Living Center, Platteville. He was born on August 21, 1911 in  Lancaster,  WI the son of Dr. Ralph H. and Mattie E. (McCormick) Kinney.

Ike graduated from Lancaster High School in 1929 and attended UW Madison and  Platteville  Teachers College. Ralph...

Jun 27, 2009

 

Loren H. Holzinger, age 81, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, June 27, 2009, surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

He was born on March 10, 1928, in Lancaster, the son of Ellsworth and Ruth (Petty) Holzinger. Loren was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church. He attended Rock School and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1946. Loren...

Jun 18, 2009

 

Mildred L. Aide, age 89, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born on July 11, 1919, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Lane) Sutter. In 1938, Mildred was united in marriage to Donald B. Koeller. Together they owned and operated Koellers Dry Cleaning in Lancaster. Donald passed away in 1969. In 1974, she was united in...

Jun 13, 2009

 

 Ivan L. Morrow, age 78, of  Mount Hope, died  Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the University Hospitals in  Madison. He was born on February 24, 1931, in Little Grant Township, the son of Archie and Genevieve (Griswold) Morrow. Ivan graduated from  Lancaster High School. On October 8, 1954, Ivan was united in marriage to Marian Muldoon at the Lancaster...

Jun 11, 2009

 

 Pearl H. Menne, age 71, of Tennyson, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15, 1937, the daughter of Maynard and Irene (Slaats) Pluemer in Tennyson.  Pearl graduated from St. Andrew High School in Tennyson in 1955. She was united in marriage to Cyril Menne on August...

Jun 2, 2009

 

 Helena A. Cummer, age 94, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the  Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on March 31, 1915, in North Lancaster, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Klein) Kasper. On  August 26, 1946, Helena was united in marriage to Adrian J. Cummer. After their marriage, the couple farmed in the Lancaster...

Jun 1, 2009

May 29, 2009

 

 Eileen Frances (Walker) Flesch, age 86, of Platteville, died at home on Friday, May 29, 2009 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle against cancer. Eileen was born on September 17, 1922 at home in  Ismay, MT to Charles and Ellen (Shea) Walker. Eileen went to Miles City High School for 3 years and then went to  Lancaster,...

May 27, 2009

 

David A. Scram Hines, age 37, of Cassville passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. He was born on August 31, 1971 in Lancaster, the son of Lewis and Barbara (Wentz) Hines. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1990. David was united into marriage to Shaun E. Koelker on June 5, 2003 at the Cassville Riverside Park. He has been employed at the Gary and Sandra Adams Family Farm all of his working life. David was an avid...

May 22, 2009

 

Doris J. Sass, age 79, of Bloomington died Friday, May 22, 2009 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1930, in Bloomington, the daughter of Roy and Ada (Harris) Martin. Doris was united in marriage to James H. Sass on December 21, 1952 at Bloomington United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Bloomington United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church in Milwaukee. Doris loved her family and her church. She also loved gardening, bird watching, music, and singing with the...

May 21, 2009

 

Bernice Salis, age 88, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She was born on July 20, 1920, in Burton, the daughter of Neils and Norma (Turner) Laugesen. On February 14, 1950, Bernice was united in marriage to Dawson Salis, who preceded her in death in 1983. She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Burton, where she enjoyed quilting with the Burton Ladies. Bernice was also very active with...

May 21, 2009

 

William C. Harper, age 92, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his home in Lancaster. He was born on February 24, 1917, in Red Cedar (now Durand), the son of Hugh Allen and Florence Gertrude (Burr) Harper. Bill graduated from Lancaster High School in 1935. He was a great athlete who lettered in football, basketball, and baseball while he attended college at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Idaho. While attending college...

May 20, 2009

 

 Darrel L. Martin, age 84, of Bagley, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the  Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Tomah. He was born on February 22, 1925, in Waterloo Township, the son of Otto "Red" and Anita Knight (Slaght) Martin. In November of 1956, he was united in marriage to Ellen C. Whitaker in Dubuque, IA.

Darrel...