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

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

James R. "Jim" Moore

James R. "Jim" Moore

Mar 30, 2026

BEETOWN - James Rodney Moore, age 76, of Beetown, passed away on Monday March 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on July 13, 1949, in Lancaster to Gerald Harlan Moore and Betty Jo (VanNatta) Moore. Jim graduated in 1968 from Lancaster High School and was drafted in the United States Army in 1969 where...

Frank H. Hillman

Frank H. Hillman

Mar 29, 2026

BAGLEY – Frank H. Hillman, age 78, of Bagley, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1948, to Herbert and Evelyn (Seymour) Hillman. Frank spent his life being a professional in between jobber. He rode through life like a seasoned drifter, never tied down for long; always chasing the next horizon. He devoured...

Misty L. Koeller

Misty L. Koeller

Mar 24, 2026

Misty Koeller, age 45, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away at home on March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She now rests in her eternal home in Heaven. Misty was born on December 16, 1980, to Melvin and Marie (Guinn) Streif of Lancaster. Misty was known for her deep love, unwavering...

Nickie L. Pitzer

Nickie L. Pitzer

Mar 24, 2026

POTOSI – Nickie L. Pitzer, age 83, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on March 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1942, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Clifford and Blanche (Hampton) Pitzer. Nickie attended Dubuque Senior High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On August...

B. Betty Guinn

B. Betty Guinn

Mar 23, 2026

Betty Guinn, age 94, of Lancaster, passed peacefully, on March 23, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on May 30, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Arthemise (Dusablon) Varese. The family moved to Iowa when Betty was young. She was united in marriage on June 12, 1949, to Donald Guinn. Betty owned the Montgomery Wards Catalog...

Grant W. Rouse

Grant W. Rouse

Mar 20, 2026

Grant Ward Rouse, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, to Kenneth and Betty (Hanson) Rouse, Grant moved with his family to Cassville, Wisconsin, in 1976 when his father purchased the historic Denniston House.

It was in Cassville that Grant married Robin Walsh, with whom he shared four children. He was an amazing father,...

Janice K. Joyce

Janice K. Joyce

Mar 20, 2026

CASSVILLE – Janice Kay Joyce, age 83, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Janice was born on March 22, 1942, in Sauk County, Wisconsin, to Elgin and Etha (Griffin) Canaan. She began her education in a country school before moving with her family to Livingston, where she later graduated...

Frank L. Clark Jr.

Frank L. Clark Jr.

Mar 19, 2026

LANCASTER – Frank L. Clark Jr., age 84, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green. He was born March 14, 1942, the son of Frank Sr. and Marie (Cooley) Clark. Frank graduated from Lancaster High School in 1961. He proudly served his country for three years in Berlin during the...

Lawrence H. Klema

Lawrence H. Klema

Mar 16, 2026

PATCH GROVE - Lawrence Henry Klema Sr. was born on May 11, 1940, to William and Nona (Suck) Klema in Patch Grove, Wisconsin. He graduated from Patch Grove High School in 1958 and married Theresa Mae Johnson on October 10, 1963.

He is survived by his four children: William Klema (Tamara Farrell) of Clearwater, Florida; Scott (Colleen) Klema of Earlville, Illinois;...

Billy D. Funk

Billy D. Funk

Mar 16, 2026

Billy Dean Funk, known to many as “DOLLAR BILL,” age 74, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1952, in Lancaster, the son of William S. and Rae Ann (Williams) Funk. Billy attended Pleasant Valley Country School, Lancaster Schools and Milwaukee Schools. He entered the United States Army and served his country...

Vernon C. Bartels

Vernon C. Bartels

Mar 16, 2026

POTOSI – Vernon C. Bartels, age 90, of Potosi, died Monday, March 16, 2026. Vernon was born March 31, 1935, to Robert and Lauretta (McKelvey) Bartels. He married Julia Dalen on July 11, 1964. She preceded him in death on September 15, 1975.

Vernon was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 4, 1958. He was stationed in Germany. Vernon was...

John F. "Johnny U." Udelhoven

John F. "Johnny U." Udelhoven

Mar 11, 2026

LANCASTER – John F. “Johnny U.” Udelhoven, age 74, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was born June 2, 1951, the son of Merlin and Jenny (Reed) Udelhoven. John graduated from Potosi High School in 1969 and went on to spend nearly 40 years working at Georgia-Pacific in...

Judith Kathryn Male

Judith Kathryn Male

Mar 10, 2026

Judith Kathryn Male stepped into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, two days before her 76th birthday. Surrounded by the family she cherished, Judy completed a six-and-a-half-year journey with cancer with the same quiet grace and resilient spirit that defined her life.

Born in Gillett Grove, Iowa to Charles and Kay Nelson, Judy’s heart was shaped on the...

Charles Lee Truitt

Charles Lee Truitt

Mar 5, 2026

Charles Lee “Charlie” Truitt, age 85, of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 8, 1940, in Novinger, MO, the son of Orien A. and Vivian C. (Kelly) Truitt. Charlie graduated from Novinger High School in 1959. In February of 1962, he entered the United States Army and served his country...

Kenneth A. "Ken" Seiler

Kenneth A. "Ken" Seiler

Mar 3, 2026

Lancaster, WI - Ken Seiler passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in his 85th year. He was born at home on April 4, 1941, in Theresa, WI to Erich and Lucille (Adelmeyer) Seiler. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1959 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Agriculture in 1968.

He was a loving and devoted son, brother, friend,...

Robert C. Giesen

Robert C. Giesen

Mar 3, 2026

Robert “Bob” Giesen, 89, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2026.

Bob was born on December 10, 1936, on the family farm in Cassville, Wisconsin. He was the

youngest of seven children born to Philip and Sarah (Rogers) Giesen. He grew up on the family

farm, attended Muddy Hollow School, and graduated from Cassville High School in 1955....

Terry J. Page

Terry J. Page

Feb 24, 2026

BAGLEY - Terry Jay Page, age 85, of Bagley, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on February 24th, 2026. He was born in Janesville, Wisconsin to the late Jay and Enid Page, on May 17th, 1940. He and his family lived in rural Emerald Grove, Wisconsin where they enjoyed the peaceful, country life. Growing up, Terry attended the Emerald Grove...

Evelyn O. Fluetsch

Evelyn O. Fluetsch

Feb 23, 2026

CASSVILLE - Evelyn Odelia Fluetsch, age 95, passed away in her sleep, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Orchard Manor.

She was born on January 4, 1931, to Jacob and Josephine McQuiston near Alma, Wisconsin. As a young woman, she worked for the sheriff and cooked meals for the inmates. Evelyn met and married Don Fluetsch. They moved to Cassville, Wisconsin, where...

Stephen J. Pluemer

Stephen J. Pluemer

Feb 22, 2026

Stephen J. “Steve” Pluemer, age 79, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on May 13, 1946, and raised in Potosi, Steve lived a life defined by hard work, faith, perseverance, and deep commitment to those he loved. He shared 56 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Susan Uppena, building a life grounded...

Joseph R. "Joe" Wagar

Joseph R. "Joe" Wagar

Feb 22, 2026

BEETOWN – Joseph R. “Joe” Wagar, age 86, of Beetown, Wisconsin, passed away on February 22, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born September 3, 1939, the son of Eldon and Alice (Carlson) Wagar in Roseau, Minnesota. On August 25, 1962, he married the love of his life, Elinor Metcalf, at Beetown Gospel Hall, beginning...