Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James W. Specht
Feb 20, 2026
James W. Specht, 76, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Jim was born on June 13, 1949, in Madison, WI, to William and Mary Specht. He grew up in Prairie du Chien, WI where he lived, played, worked, and raised his family until...
Lawrence M. "Larry" Wiest
Feb 20, 2026
CASSVILLE – Lawrence M. “Larry” Wiest, age 68, of Cassville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2026, at UPH Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born on April 16, 1957, the son of Maurice and Rosemary (Weber) Wiest. Larry graduated from Cassville High School and went on to dedicate much of his life to farming. He found great joy...
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...
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