Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Catherine J. Tennessen
Feb 14, 2023
CASSVILLE – Cathy J. Tennessen, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Villa of Middleton, in Middleton after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born on May 2, 1959, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Sylvester “Tenny” and Catherine (Middlemas) Tennessen. The family moved to Cassville in 1966 where she lived on the Tennessen family farm.
Cathy is...
Charlotte L. Key
Jan 27, 2023
LANCASTER – Charloette L. (Zantow) Key, age 67, of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. She was born February 9, 1955, to Diehl and Joan (Knox) Zantow in Janesville, Wisconsin. Char married Patrick A. “Mouse” Key on February 25, 1992. She was a former employee of Leader Longterm Care Nursing Home...
Norman George Drew
Jan 26, 2023
PLATTEVILLE – Norman G. Drew, age 87, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. He was born February 14, 1935, to Walter and Elisie (Fralick) Drew.
He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita; three children: Christine (Rick) Sertle, Cheryl (Edward) Beresford, and Jack (Karen) Drew; 3 grandchildren: Jessica (Clint) Rose, Jason...
Laura L. Joyce
Jan 25, 2023
BLOOMINGTON – Laura Lee (Bossert) Joyce, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She was born June 29, 1952, the daughter of Louis and Helen (Rice) Bossert. In May of 1970, Laura graduated from Cassville High School, then worked at various jobs in town,...
Gary P Jones
Jan 20, 2023
PLATTEVILLE - Gary Paul Jones, age 74, of Platteville, dear brother and friend, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, January 20, 2023.
He was born June 23, 1948, to Leonard and Hazel Jones of Rewey. He later graduated from Platteville High School, where he excelled in the sport of pole vaulting. His education in the engineering program at Wisconsin State...
James L. Fecht
Jan 20, 2023
POTOSI – James Leo Fecht, age 78, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 13, 1944, in Platteville, the son of Leo and Esther (Morshead) Fecht. On August 14, 1965, James was united in marriage to Margaret McCann at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi....
Peter G. "Pete" Kirschbaum
Jan 19, 2023
BLOOMINGTON – Peter G. “Pete” Kirschbaum, age 88, of Bloomington, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born on July 11, 1934, the son of Edward and Lena (Nies) Kirschbaum. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School and Bloomington High School in 1952. On September 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Delores...
Ernest "John" Silvers
Jan 16, 2023
Ernest “John” Silvers, 72, of rural Bagley Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023. He was the 7th son of Dick and Beatrice Silvers. John was born on June 15, 1950. He married Sherry M. Kellogg of Boscobel on August 16, 1969. They were married for 49 years before Sherry proceeded him in death on October 1, 2018.
John was...
Iris E. Wulk-Mattix
Jan 10, 2023
Iris E. Wulk-Mattix, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Divine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fennimore.
She is survived by her son, Thomas (Peggy) Stenner, Lancaster.
In keeping with Iris’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is entrusted with her care.
Diana M. Stevenson
Jan 9, 2023
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Diana Marie Stevenson, age 67, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away January 9, 2023. She was born September 17, 1955, in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Boyd and Marlys (Samuelson) Loveless. Diana grew up in Cresco, Iowa and attended Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On December 11, 1976, she married Michael “Mike” Stevenson. Earlier that...
Lois A. Meyer
Jan 6, 2023
Lois A. Meyer, age 75, of Lancaster, formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born on May 5, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Alberta (Duve) Hessling. Lois graduated from West Grant High School in 1965. She was employed at...
Bernard L. Jerrett
Jan 4, 2023
LANCASTER – Bernard L. “Bernie” Jerrett, age 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1954, in Boscobel, the son of Fredrick and Marcella (Kipper) Jerrett. Bernie attended country school and Lancaster schools. He worked for LaVern Kipper in carpentry,...
Loyd F. Beesecker
Jan 3, 2023
CASSVILLE – Loyd Frederick “Jr.” Beesecker, age 79, of Cassville, died peacefully at home with this wife by his side on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1943, in Boscobel, the son of Loyd Sr. and Gertrude (Martin) Beesecker; he was the oldest of 10 children. On July 20, 1963, Jr. married Jo Marie Wieser in...
Roger C. Pagel
Jan 2, 2023
LANCASTER – Roger C. Pagel, age 87, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Lancaster Health Services. He was born February 2, 1935, the son of Edwin and Verna (Jerrett) Pagel.
He is survived by his wife: Ann; their daughters: Jacqueline (Dave) White, Deb (Vernon) Vesperman, and Rochelle Pagel; his grandchildren: Brooke Pagel, Sierra Pagel (Daughters...
William J. Mezera
Dec 25, 2022
POTOSI – William J. Mezera, age 93, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Edenbrook of Platteville.
Private family burial will be held at St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson, at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is entrusted with his care.
Robert John "Bob" Dalsing
Dec 24, 2022
POTOSI – Robert John “Bob” Dalsing Sr, age 74, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2022, at home. He was born October 31, 1948, to Werner and Ethel (Wiegman) Dalsing. Bob was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betsy” Unsen on June 7, 1974. He was employed at John Deere for 10 years, and then went on to Sinsinawa...
Kathryn M. Appelt
Dec 22, 2022
BLOOMINGTON - Kathryn M. Appelt, age 75, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fennimore.
There will be no formal services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her care.
Richard Lopes
Dec 21, 2022
Richard “Dick” Robert Lopes, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 17, 1929, in New Bedford, MA, the son of Antone Soares and Carolina Marie (Silva) Lopes. Richard attended Stonington High School and graduated in 1947. Upon graduation, he enlisted into the United...
Mary E. Hore
Dec 20, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Hore, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by family, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on August 10, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Kaap) Williams. On August 27, 1955, she married James L. Hore and they were married for 65 years. Mary worked...
Mary E. Hore
Dec 20, 2022
LANCASTER - Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Hore, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by family, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Mary was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on August 10, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Kaap) Williams. On August 27, 1955, she married James L. Hore and they were married for 65 years....
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