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

