Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Dorland L. Cliff
Feb 22, 2024
BLOOMINGTON – Dorland L. Cliff, of Bloomington, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in his home. He enjoyed being independent and self-sufficient throughout his 95 years. Dorland was born February 12, 1929, in Little Grant township, Grant County, Wisconsin the son of Elmer and Leona (Hickin) Cliff. His father Elmer passed away when Dorland was 1 year old....
Darlene L. Cathman
Feb 21, 2024
Darlene L. Cathman, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on July 4, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Regina (Cardey) Wieland. Darlene grew up on the Wieland family farm at Hurricane. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding her bike in the country. Darlene graduated...
Susan J. Thole
Feb 18, 2024
LANCASTER – Susan J. Thole, age 75, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Divine Health and Rehabilitation in Fennimore, Wisconsin. She was born August 13, 1948, the daughter of Joe and Gloria (Ames) Winkler. She graduated from Potosi High School in 1967 and continued her education by attending beautician school. Sue was united in marriage to...
Elena C. Orr
Feb 16, 2024
Elena C. “Winnie” Orr, age 55, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 23, 1968, in the Philippines, the daughter of Benjamin and Rosita (Manao) Celebrado. Elena attended school in the Philippines. On October 11, 2004, she was united in marriage to Alan Orr...
Thomas B. Gallagher
Feb 15, 2024
Thomas Bernard Gallagher, age 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Oviedo, FL and Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lancaster Health Services, Lancaster.
Tom was born November 15, 1938, in Rockford, IL to James Gallagher and Emma (Aument) Gallagher. He attended St. James Elementary School, St. Thomas High School, and East High School. When not in school,...
Gwendolyn M. Johnson
Feb 15, 2024
BAGLEY – Gwendolyn M. “Gwen” Johnson, age 76, of Bagley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her home. She was born July 14, 1947, the daughter of Peter and Eileen (Adrian) Brinkman. Gwen graduated from Cassville High School in 1966. On May 28, 1966, she was united in marriage to Jon L....
Ann T. Koschkee
Feb 14, 2024
Ann Koschkee, age 77, of Monroe, WI. passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Monroe, WI. Born on October 3, 1947, in Lancaster, WI to Mary P. (Brackett) Stehura and Anthony A. Stehura.
Ann attended St. Clements Elementary school, Junior and Senior High schools, Lancaster, WI, graduating in 1965. She then briefly attended the University of...
David J. Buss
Feb 4, 2024
BURTON – David J. “Dave” Buss, age 70, of Burton, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born October 19, 1953, the son of Adolph and Eleanor (Salis) Buss. Dave graduated from Lancaster High School. On March 24, 1984, he was united in marriage to Diane R. Meier at St. Paul’s...
Irene J. Streif
Feb 2, 2024
Irene J. Streif, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on September 26, 1931, in Balltown, IA, the daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Pothoff) Bleile. Irene attended Balltown Catholic School. On September 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Harold Streif. He served in the...
Helen M. Potter
Jan 30, 2024
Helen M. Potter, age 89, of Lancaster formerly of Beetown, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on June 27, 1934, in Potosi, the daughter of LeRoy and Leona (Davis) Purkapile. Helen married Lyle Potter on May 17, 1949. They owned and operated several bars and clubs and had a...
Robert D. "Bob" Hudson
Jan 27, 2024
CASSVILLE – Robert D. “Bob” Hudson, age 84, of Cassville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Bluff Haven in Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin. He was born March 4, 1939, the son of George and Lucille (Kress) Hudson. Bob graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. He enlisted in the United States Navy in the Asiatic Theater, during the...
Sharon K. Myers
Jan 23, 2024
LANCASTER – Sharon K. Myers, age 84 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born September 1, 1939, the daughter of William “Bill” and Ocea (Miller) Peake. Sharon graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Timothy L. Myers, and together they farmed the Myers...
Michael J. McKillip
Jan 20, 2024
POTOSI – Michael J. McKillip, age 65, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with kidney cancer. He was born on December 15, 1958, in Boscobel, the son of John and Kathleen (Schwendinger) McKillip. Michael graduated from Boscobel High School in 1977. He then...
Jacqueline A. Blindert
Jan 18, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Blindert, age 75, of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Finley UnityPoint Health in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born on November 15, 1948, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of George and Clara (Kelly) Capps. On April 8, 1967, Jackie was united in marriage to Bernard “Bernie” A. Blindert at St. Andrew...
Margaret A. Myers
Jan 16, 2024
BLOOMINGTON - Margaret A. Myers, age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home, Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born July 12, 1933, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Lobenstein) O'Connor. Margaret graduated from Patch Grove High School. She married Glen J Myers on November 3, 1954, and together they farmed in Bloomington township. She was a...
David W. Harper
Jan 15, 2024
POTOSI – David W. Harper, age 79, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on January 15, 2024, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on April 11, 1944, the son of Ralph and Anna (Rice) Harper.
David is survived by two brothers, Dale and Jerry Harper.
He is proceeded in death by his parents and many family members.
In accordance with...
Rosemary Bloodsworth
Jan 12, 2024
Rosemary Bloodsworth, age 85, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on March 16, 1938, in Albia, IA, the daughter of Jared and Hazel (Estlack) Lower. On September 1, 1964, Rosemary was united in marriage to Richard Bloodsworth, Sr. After their marriage, Rosemary was a nurse’s aide and...
James V. "Jim" Faulkner
Jan 8, 2024
CASSVILLE - James Vern “Jim” Faulkner, age 69, of Cassville, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2024. He was born October 16, 1954, in Richland Center, WI., the son of George and Bonita (Cass) Faulkner. Jim graduated High School in 1972. After high school he was employed at the Richland Center Municipality Power Plant. Jim was united in marriage to...
Thomas S. Paulus
Jan 6, 2024
PLATTEVILLE – Thomas S. Paulus, age 64, of Platteville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 12, 1959, in Elgin, IL, the son of Robert and JoAnn (Markovich) Paulus. Thomas was a member of the Cub and Boy Scouts and graduated from Larkin High School with the class of 1977. He furthered...
Austin L. Wiest
Jan 5, 2024
LANCASTER – Austin L. Wiest, age 23, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born on March 1, 2000. Austin graduated from Lancaster High School in 2018. He was employed with Advanced Drilling in Dubuque, IA, and was about to embark on a new employment adventure and was looking forward to getting his CDL. Austin loved fishing,...

