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

Benjamin F. Quick

Benjamin F. Quick

Apr 17, 2023

Benjamin Frederick “Ben” Quick, age 46, of Lancaster, formerly of Bagley, passed away at his home Monday, April 17, 2023, due to muscular dystrophy and complications from diabetes. He was born July 20, 1976, the son of Robert and Cindy (Knapp) Quick. Ben was a 1995 graduate of West Grant High School, the last class before the school combined with...

Diane M. Ploessl

Diane M. Ploessl

Apr 15, 2023

Diane Mary Ploessl age 63, of Madison, formerly of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home. Diane was born on January 10, 1960, in Dubuque, IA, the only daughter of Clifford and Helen (Vondrum) Ploessl. Diane worked for many years for the State of Wisconsin, beginning at the former Central Colony, the Wisconsin Department of...

Linda A. Worthington

Linda A. Worthington

Apr 14, 2023

Linda Ann (Kelly) Worthington, age 72, of Platteville, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville.

In keeping with Linda’s wishes, there will be no services. Private family burial will be at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is assisting the family.

Jeffery J. Glass

Jeffery J. Glass

Apr 13, 2023

CASSVILLE - Jeffery J. “Jeff/Chips” Glass age 64 of Cassville, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday April 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 7, 1958, the son of Robert and Berneal (Jambois) Glass. Jeff graduated from

Cassville High School in 1977. He furthered his education at Milton College, in the Janesville WI area,

where he played college football...

Charles H. Kinyon

Charles H. Kinyon

Apr 1, 2023

CASSVILLE – Charles H. Kinyon, age 89, of Cassville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI. He was born on December 1, 1933, in Anamosa, IA, the son of Howard and Alma (Cherne) Kinyon. Charles attended school in Guttenberg and Dubuque, IA, before beginning employment with Dubuque Pack. He worked there a...

Dale R. Felder

Dale R. Felder

Mar 31, 2023

PLATTEVILLE – Dale Richard Felder, age 62, of Madison, formerly of Platteville, passed away at UPH-Meriter Hospital in Madison on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1960, the son of Michael T. and Dorothy (Mara) Felder. At a young age, Dale attended SOC for his schooling and employment. He enjoyed all the activities at the group...

Virginia A. Walz

Virginia A. Walz

Mar 30, 2023

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Virginia Ann Krantz Walz, age 89, of Prairie du Chien, WI, died peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Prairie Maison, Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born on January 3, 1934, the daughter of Lloyd and Leatha Johll Krantz.

Virginia married Robert L. Walz on January 19, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, WI. She...

Donald L.  Keller

Donald L. Keller

Mar 28, 2023

LANCASTER – Donald L. Keller, age 84, of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born January 24, 1939, the son of Jesse and Velma (Hickin) Keller. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. Donald was employed as an auto mechanic and machinist. He was united in marriage...

Mary  C.  Wildman

Mary C. Wildman

Mar 26, 2023

Mary C. Wildman, age 78, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born October 9, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Francis and Maria (Sanchez) Castillo. Mary graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1963. Her career path led her to employment...

Donald  J. "Donnie" Bahl

Donald J. "Donnie" Bahl

Mar 23, 2023

LANCASTER – Donald J. “Donnie” Bahl, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born July 14, 1935, the son of Leo and Agnes (Schwendinger) Bahl. Donnie graduated from St. Clement Grade School and attended Lancaster High School. He was united in marriage to Ruth C. Dressler on July...

Velma E. Masbruch

Velma E. Masbruch

Mar 18, 2023

Velma E. (Voigts) Masbruch, age 96 of Monona formerly of Platteville, died Saturday March 18, 2023, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

She was born July 13, 1926, in Belmont, the daughter of Harry and Helene (Gratz) Voigts. Velma married Elmer Masbruch on November 20, 1946, at Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont; he preceded her in death July 2011. She farmed alongside...

Beverly J.  Burr

Beverly J. Burr

Mar 17, 2023

LANCASTER - Miss Beverly Burr, age 86 of Lancaster, entered her Heavenly home on March 17, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her loving family, while being serenaded by hymns and songs.

Beverly was born July 8, 1936, daughter of Ray and Violet (Hutchcroft) Burr. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1954. Beverly worked at The Purity Bakery,...

Derek "Deke" Knapp

Derek "Deke" Knapp

Mar 9, 2023

Derek Michael “Deke” Knapp, age 42, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born September 4, 1980, in Lancaster, the son of Douglas and Karen (Gensmer) Knapp. Deke graduated from Lancaster High School in...

Steven  Davis

Steven Davis

Mar 8, 2023

LANCASTER – Steven Davis, age 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born on July 21, 1951, in Rockford, IL the son of Eldon and Leona (Giovinco) Davis. Steve attended school in Rockford. He worked several construction jobs and in 1987, began employment with Local 792 out of Rockford,...

Alan W. Fishnick

Alan W. Fishnick

Mar 6, 2023

LANCASTER – Alan W. Fishnick, age 60, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.

Survivors include his mother, Beverly Fishnick; his children: Michael (Kari) Fishnick and JD (Casey Stowell-Beecher) Fishnick; 5 grandchildren: Aiden, Gavin and Easton Fishnick and Corbin and Brycen Fishnick; his siblings: Pat (Dean) Vogt; Steve (CeCe) Fishnick; Paula (Mike...

Coletta C. Wegmann

Coletta C. Wegmann

Mar 3, 2023

BLOOMINGTON – Coletta C. Wegmann, age 93, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born on October 31, 1929, to Rose (Zimmer) and Vincent Wiest on the Chris Wiest farm in Cassville Township. In 1931, the family moved to the home farm near North...

Donald J. Bauer

Donald J. Bauer

Mar 2, 2023

LANCASTER – Donald James Bauer, age 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green. He was born on October 7, 1931, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Albert and Ethelyn (Welter) Bauer. Donald was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Hoff on September 4, 1956, at St. Rose Catholic Church in...

Ruth Ann Mae Knutson

Ruth Ann Mae Knutson

Feb 28, 2023

LANCASTER – Ruth Ann Mae (Reynolds) Knutson, age 87, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Park Place Assisted Living in Platteville.

Ruth was born on October 9, 1935, and raised on the family farm in Potosi, WI. She was the youngest child, and only daughter, of Paul and Edna (Wentz) Reynolds. Older brothers, Francis, Edward, and...

William J. "Joe" Ingram

William J. "Joe" Ingram

Feb 19, 2023

William Joel “Joe” Ingram passed away in the early morning on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Southwest Health in Platteville. He was born on February 15, 1935, to Juniata (Voorhees) and Horace Ingram. Joe spent his early years in the Asheville, North Carolina area. He served his country in the United States Navy Seabees from 1952 to 1956, spending most...

Arlys J. Case

Arlys J. Case

Feb 18, 2023

LANCASTER - Arlys J. Case, 87, of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed peacefully at home February 18, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born July 20, 1935, in Lancaster, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Hupenbecker) Udelhoven.

Arlys was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, WI, except for the four months in Tacoma, WA, when her husband Melvin was called to duty with the...