Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI
Nicholas J. "Nick" Busch
Feb 20, 2026
CASSVILLE – Nicholas J. “Nick” Busch, age 31, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away tragically on February 20, 2026, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born July 8, 1994, the son of Samuel and Kelly (Langmeier) Busch. Nick graduated from Cuba City High School. He furthered his education at Southwest Technical College, earning a Journeyman Electrician. After...
Gerald F. Krantz
Feb 17, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Gerald F. “Jerry” Krantz, 82, Bloomington, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster.
Our favorite valentine was born on February 14, 1944, at Prairie Memorial Hospital to Ora and Dorothy (Cathman) Krantz. He grew up in Bloomington and graduated from BHS in 1962 where he will forever hold the Bloomington Bluejays record for...
Marsha R. Pace
Feb 8, 2026
LANCASTER - Marsha R. Pace, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Lancaster Health Services after a long and courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by loved ones and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Marsha was born on April 24, 1947, in the Township of Beetown, to Vernon and Alta (Bishell) Laufenberg....
Sandra L. Wildman
Feb 7, 2026
Sandra Lee Wildman, of Cassville, WI, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at home with family at the age of 82. Second daughter to Ervie Christilaw and Erdine Christilaw (Bladow). She was born in Tacoma, WA June 12, 1943.
In her younger years, Sandy enjoyed dancing with her sister Carol. She even enrolled in a local dance studio. She...
Kristin J. "Kris" Erdmann
Feb 5, 2026
LANCASTER - Kristin “Kris” Jean Erdmann, 77, passed away peacefully from dementia at BeeHive Homes in Oregon, WI on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Kris was born on July 3, 1948, in Columbus, WI, and for many years, her birthday was celebrated at the annual 4th of July parade in Columbus. She graduated from Fall River High School in 1966 and, following...
June Reynolds-Grass
Feb 5, 2026
POTOSI - June Reynolds – Grass, who reached the age of 81, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Potosi, Wisconsin, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born on July 25, 1944, in Xavier Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Baumler) Muller. From an early age, June developed a profound appreciation for the...
Robert C. Landon
Feb 2, 2026
LANCASTER - Robert Charles “Bob” Landon, age 86, passed away on February 2, 2026, at home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. A proud Navy veteran, devoted father, and lifelong farmer, Bob lived a life marked by independence, determination, and a deep connection to the land he called home.
Born on July 26, 1939, in Ellenboro Township, Wisconsin, Bob was the son of Charles...
Derek J. Schwemm
Feb 1, 2026
Derek Jay Schwemm born in Illinois, died in Wisconsin, at the age of 60.
Derek grew up in Fox River Grove, IL and attended Cary Grove High. After graduation, he went to work in retail and manufacturing where he was a proud and dedicated employee of Gasser’s and Cummins. He will be remembered for his love of the great outdoors, woodworking,...
Anita M. Blindert
Feb 1, 2026
POTOSI - Anita Marie Blindert, age 66, of Potosi, WI completed her gracious trip on earth on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Anita was born May 9, 1959, to loving parents Virgil (Duke) and Mary (Brawner) Horner in Lancaster, WI. She was born the fifth of six children, into what would become a close-knit family built on...
Elroy M. Deininger
Jan 29, 2026
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Elroy Michael "Mick" Deininger, age 75, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away quietly on January 29, 2026, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born February 18, 1950, the son of Elroy and Gloria (Harris) Deininger and was raised in Patch Grove, Wisconsin. Elroy passed away when Mick was 4 years old which was...
Mark J. Bausch
Jan 29, 2026
Mark J. Bausch, age 72, of Cassville, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on January 30, 1953, in Lancaster, the son of Bernard G. and Ruth C. (Breuer) Bausch. Mark graduated from Cassville High School in 1971. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving...
Elaine H. Acheson
Jan 26, 2026
MINNESOTA - Elaine Helen Knaack Acheson passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 84.
Elaine was born on July 21, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in Wauwatosa. She was raised in the Lutheran church and maintained a quiet but profound Christian faith throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and people-watching, and had a lifelong fondness...
Richard C. Erickson
Jan 24, 2026
LANCASTER – Richard C. Erickson, age 94, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on June 15, 1931, the son of Stanley and Viola (Andrews) Erickson in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1950, and Southern Illinois University in 1955. Richard served in...
Hugh J. O'Connell
Jan 24, 2026
Hugh O'Connell, age 72, of Platteville, WI, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, while at home, surrounded by the comfort of his wife and children.
Born on August 29, 1953, to Donald and Irene O'Connell, Hugh grew up learning the value of hard work as the youngest sibling on their Eastman family farm. He was an active member of the...
Beverly A. Fishnick
Jan 15, 2026
Beverly A. Fishnick, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 13, 1936, in Lancaster at her grandparents’ home, the daughter of Dorman and Genevieve (Sherwin) Losch. Beverly grew up on the family farm and went to Bowen School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Lancaster High School...
Suzanne M. "Sue" Hore
Jan 9, 2026
MONTFORT – Suzanne M. “Sue” Hore, age 70, of Montfort, Wisconsin, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Fennimore. She was born on January 1, 1956, the daughter of Ambrose and Helen (Mick) Kreul. Sue earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and devoted more than 20 years of compassionate service to the Good Samaritan Center...
Jane B. Derleth
Jan 7, 2026
Jane Barbara (Caspers) Derleth passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Madison, WI, following a brief illness.
Jane was born on the family farm in Beetown Township on June 8, 1940, to Joseph and Thelma Caspers. Jane attended school in Bloomington until her junior year in high school and later graduated from Lancaster High School.
Jane received her nursing degree from...
Earl C. Volkmann
Jan 4, 2026
MIDDLETON – Earl C. Volkmann, age 95, of Middleton, Wisconsin, formerly of Platteville and Fennimore, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. He was born on September 5, 1930, the son of Clarence and Olga (Falk) Volkmann in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin. Earl received a mortuary science degree in 1952 from the University of Minnesota...
Richard D. Bielenberg, Sr.
Dec 29, 2025
Richard D. “Dick” Bielenberg, Sr., age 84, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1941, in Castana, Iowa, to Irvin and Eva (Jepsen) Bielenberg. Dick attended Charter Oak–Ute schools and graduated in 1959. After high school, he began his working life in soil conservation in Denison, Iowa, and later operated...
Keith G. McNett
Dec 29, 2025
Keith G. McNett, age 92, was born on July 24, 1933, in Grant County, and he died on December 29, 2025, in Stoughton, WI. Keith was the second of eight children born to Virginia (Pearce) McNett and Guerdon McNett. When the family lived in the country, Keith enjoyed time outside with his siblings, and the family pony, Peanuts. Keith attended...
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