Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI
James R. "Jim" Jeffries
Aug 12, 2020
James Robert “Jim” Jeffries, age 79, of Sycamore, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA, with his daughter at his side. James “Jim” was born July 15, 1941 in Dekalb, IL, the son of WM Russell and E. June (Cole) Jeffries. He married Linda (Lewis) on December 25, 1996 in Las Vegas, NV. Jim...
Carl A. Laufenberg
Aug 10, 2020
MOUNT HOPE - Carl A. Laufenberg, age 86, of Mt. Hope, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, after a wonderful life. Carl was one of eight children, born on May 18, 1934, to William and Leona (Wood) Laufenberg in Beetown Township. He received his education through early high school when he left...
Robert G. Stelpflug
Aug 7, 2020
POTOSI – Robert G. "Bob" Stelpflug, age 90, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on May 8, 1930, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Siepker) Stelpflug. Bob attended St. Andrew Catholic School, graduating in 1948. Following graduation, he was employed in Dubuque for a few years. On...
Joseph O. Irwin
Aug 6, 2020
Joseph Oscar Frederick Irwin, age 87, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 as he watched the sun rise in Lancaster, WI. He is now laughing and singing with the family members who have been waiting for him. Joe was born August 23, 1932 the family moved to San Jose, CA, where Joe lived until relocating to Carmel, CA and...
Dorothy E. Klinge
Aug 1, 2020
Dorothy E. Klinge, age 92, of rural Platteville, WI, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. She was born in Belmont, WI, on January 23, 1928 the daughter of Fred and Lessie (Speth) Steinhoff. Dorothy attended the Bethel Grove country school, Rewey High School and went on to college in Platteville for two years....
Rosemary E. Markus
Jul 31, 2020
Rosemary E. Markus, age 98, of Potosi, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born November 28, 1921 in Potosi, the daughter of Rudoph and Marie (Mai) Schumacher. On August 7, 1943, Rosemary was united in marriage to Richard Markus in Old St. Mary's, San Francisco, CA. She graduated from Bayless Business College in...
Leonard D. Hall
Jul 29, 2020
Leonard D. Hall age 46, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1974, in Lancaster, the son of Charles and Delores (Purkapile) Hall. Lenny was born with nonverbal autism, but he communicated in his own way and touched the lives of all who knew him. He attended the Southwest...
Clayton A. Mccartney
Jul 26, 2020
Clayton McCartney, 73, of Lancaster passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Grant Regional Hospital. Clayton was born June 16, 1947, to Arnold and Elsie(Hooks) McCartney. He was united in marriage to Marilyn (Ritter) on June 7, 1969, in Lancaster. Clayton graduated from Platteville High School. He drove gravel truck for Becker & Tuckwood, Case Implement in Fennimore and spent...
Tina L. Fox
Jul 24, 2020
Tina Louise (Lessard) Fox passed away early morning Friday, July 24, 2020, at the Gundersen Health Center in LaCrosse, WI. Tina suffered from Hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest at the young age of 54. She was bon on April 14, 1966, in McGregor, IA, the daughter of Ronald and Carol (Hein) Lessard. Tina was the most soft-hearted woman who loved children,...
John C. Bausch
Jul 19, 2020
JANESVILLE – John C. Bausch, age 51, of Janesville, formerly of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at home in Janesville, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was born on April 20, 1969, in Lancaster. John graduated from Cassville High School in 1987. He furthered his education at Blackhawk Technical College, earning a degree in livestock...
Rosemary C. Vondra
Jul 16, 2020
PLATTEVILLE – Rosemary C. Vondra, age 92, of Platteville, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Azura Assisted Living in Stoughton, WI. She was born on December 23, 1927, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Phil and Sylvia (Kunkel) Houtakker. On April 13, 1948, Rosemary was united in marriage to Arlyn W. Vondra in Hazel Green. Together they farmed...
Terry L. Roe
Jul 13, 2020
Terry L. Roe, age 78, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Maynard and Shirley (Grimm) Roe. Terry graduated high school and served his country in the United States Navy for 23 years until his honorable retirement in 1977....
Robert L. Cook
Jul 12, 2020
Robert Louis Cook, II, age 49, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home in Lancaster, WI after a long battle with an illness. Bob was born on May 25, 1971 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Margaret Benjamin and the late Robert Louis Cook. Bob’s occupation was a Machinist/Tool and Die maker. He was an avid New England Patriots fan...
Tara M. Mumm Hollander
Jul 11, 2020
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tara Mumm Hollander, our loving daughter, mother, sister and friend, to all whose lives she touched, on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Tara was born on October 8th, 1977, to Dick and Cheryl (Kluesner) Mumm. She graduated as salutatorian from River Ridge High School in 1996, where she excelled in track, volleyball, choir,...
Dorianne Walsh
Jul 10, 2020
Dorianne (Schmit) Walsh, age 59, of Tennyson, passed away quietly on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI, after a three-year struggle with Lymphoma. She was born on February 18, 1961, in Dubuque, the daughter of Daniel and Patricia (Entringer) Schmit. Her family moved to Tennyson in 1966, where Dori graduated from Potosi High School in 1979....
Mildred G. Luhman
Jul 8, 2020
LANCASTER – Mildred G. Luhman, age 101, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Lancaster Health Services, Lancaster. She was born on August 12, 1918, in Cross Plains, the daughter of Bernard A. and Anna (Frieden) Faust. Mildred graduated from Middleton High School in 1935. On September 14, 1940, she was united in marriage to Dale Luhman....
Barbara J. Mason
Jul 1, 2020
Barbara J. Mason, age 58, passed away on July 1, 2020, at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Jeanne F. Doll
Jun 29, 2020
LANCASTER - Jeanne F. (Pink) Doll, a woman of strength, diligence, and a steward of the Lancaster community, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 90. Jeanne was born in Dodgeville on May 1st, 1930, and grew up on the family farm with her mother and father, Albert and Mildred (Lind), and siblings Bill, Clem,...
Everett G. Mclean
Jun 26, 2020
Everett (Bud) Giles McLean, Jr, 94, of Woodman, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Lancaster Care Center. Everett was born February 6, 1926 in Elgin, Illinois. After graduating from Elgin High School, his higher education included a B.A. from Lake Forest College in 1949 where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and...
Evan W. Kelly
Jun 18, 2020
Evan W. Kelly, age 21, of Dubuque, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, of natural causes. He was born April 1, 1999, the son of William "Willie" and Cindy (Wagner) Kelly. Evan graduated from Lancaster High School in 2017. He was employed at various places, most recently at HODGE Company in Dubuque, IA. Evan attended St. Clement...

