Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Alice J. "Joanie" Brackett
Sep 17, 2025
Alice “Joanie” Brackett, age 98, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on March 30, 1927, in Lancaster, the daughter of John and Mary (Moorehouse) Ertz. Alice married William Brackett on May 14, 1948, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. She worked at the hotel and later...
Cleobelle B. Friedrich
Sep 16, 2025
Cleobelle B. Friedrich, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Edenbrook in Platteville. She was born on June 25, 1938, in Ellenboro Township, the daughter of Guerdon W. and Gila G. (Marcue) Hall. Cleobelle attended Ellenboro School all eight years and graduated from Platteville High School. She then worked at the Schultz Brothers store in Platteville for...
Richarda D. "Rikki" Roe
Sep 15, 2025
Richarda D. “Rikki” Roe, age 66, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on November 20, 1958, in Montana, the daughter of Sharron Thompson Hall. In the early 1990’s, Richarda moved to Wisconsin where she worked for the Unique Café for many years in...
Zena J. Grattan
Sep 10, 2025
Zena Joy Grattan, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on August 16, 1933, in Lancaster, the daughter of LeRoy and Merle (Duncan) Jamison. On December 12, 1951, Zena was united in marriage to Harold Chapman. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1960. On...
Dr. Robert E. Stader
Sep 8, 2025
Dr. Robert “Doc, call me Bob” Stader, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the youngest child of Edwin and Margret (Linden) Stader. Bob graduated from Minocqua High School in 1966. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison for undergraduate work and medical school. Bob served residency at...
Barbara Jean Kartman
Aug 28, 2025
Barbara Jean Kartman, 87, of Platteville, formerly of Lancaster and rural Cassville, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Edenbrook of Platteville.
Barbara was born in Waterloo Township, Grant County, the daughter of Ben and Dora (Blackbourn Seitz) Jackering. She graduated from Lancaster High School and on October 9, 1956, she married Carter Kartman. Together they farmed in Waterloo Township. In addition...
Lillian F. "Bid" Duncan
Aug 28, 2025
BEETOWN – Lillian F. “Bid” Duncan, age 94, of Beetown, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in South Lancaster Township. She was born on January 20, 1931, at home in Beetown, the daughter of Archie and Vera (Elwell) Reynolds. Bid attended Five Points school and Beetown school. At the age of twelve, she worked...
Dennis R. Kelly
Aug 23, 2025
Dennis R. Kelly, age 62, of Beetown, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1963, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Joyce (Clauer) Kelly. Dennis graduated from Lancaster High School in 1981. After graduation, he was employed at Rayovac in Fennimore and remained there until it closed in 2024....
John J. Schmit
Aug 17, 2025
John “Jack” Schmit, age 89, died at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Jack was born October 28, 1935, in Bloomington, the youngest child of Edward and Clara (Splinter) Schmit. He joined five older sisters. In 1937, his mother passed away. Edward married Leona Ulbrich Meoska in 1939 and her two children joined the Schmit family....
Doris I. Gardner
Aug 17, 2025
Doris I. Gardner, age 94, of Glen Haven, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on February 8, 1931, the daughter of William and Lillan (Wachuta) Beneker. Doris graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1948. On July 3, 1954, she was united in marriage to Paul Campbell. He preceded her in...
Mary Alice Crubel
Aug 14, 2025
Bloomington – Mary Alice Crubel, age 95 of Bloomington, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1930, the daughter of James and Mathilda (Pottebaum) Meyers. Mary Alice was united in marriage to Milo A. Crubel on January 25, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...
Clarence A. Beyer
Aug 2, 2025
Clarence A. Beyer, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on June 15, 1945, in Montfort, the son of George and Winifred (Armfield) Beyer. Clarence attended Rock School. He began farming the home farm at the young age of sixteen. He continued to farm most of...
Troy A. Hauk
Jul 25, 2025
NORTH LIBERTY – Troy A. Hauk, age 57, of North Liberty, IA, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025, at MercyOne in Dubuque, IA. He was born November 9, 1967, to Francis Phil and Rose Ann (Brinkman) Hauk. Troy served his time before college in the Army National Guard. He attended Chippewa Valley Technical College, obtaining a certificate to be...
Steven F. Retallick
Jul 21, 2025
Cassville - Steven F. Retallick, age 73, of Waterloo Township, passed away on July 21, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1951, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, to Francis L. and Ila J. (Traupe) Retallick. On September 19, 1970, Steve married Jacquelyn J. (Wamsley) Retallick, beginning a partnership rooted in love, hard work, and family.
Steve lived the life of a farmer—one...
Ira W. "Butch" Griswold
Jul 21, 2025
Everybody’s friend and King of the One Liners, Ira “Butch” Griswold Jr., age 85, died Monday, July 21, 2025, at home after a battle with leukemia.
Butch was born May 25, 1940, to Ira and Iola Griswold. He has three sisters: Midge Griswold, Susie (John) Sailing and Liz (Johnny) Simmons. He attended school in Fennimore. Butch enlisted in the Air Force...
Bae Ruth N. (Bandekow) Kirschbaum
Jul 20, 2025
Bae Ruth Naomi (nee Bandekow) Kirschbaum, of Cassville, WI passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services at the age of 98. Born January 20, 1927, in Cassville, Wisconsin, Bae Ruth was the eldest of four children born to William H. Bandekow and Ima Fritz. Growing up, her childhood was shaped by both the hardship era of...
Mercille E. Roesch
Jul 12, 2025
Mercille E. Roesch, age 93, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1932, in Potosi, the daughter of Henry and Valena (Taylor) Ehlen. Mercille attended school at Willow Creek Country School and St. Andrew Catholic School. On November 14, 1951, she...
Calvin "Chester" E. Horsfall
Jul 11, 2025
Calvin “Chester” Eugene Horsfall age 96 passed away on July 11, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1928, in Bloomington, WI to parents, Roy and Pearl (Ball) Horsfall. He was the second youngest of 11 children.
In January 1951, Calvin was drafted into the United States Army and served his country for two years as part of the 11th Airborne...
Victoria G. Stacy
Jul 11, 2025
Victoria G. Stacy, age 66, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 p.m. at Brothers on 2nd in Platteville.
Michael G. Hudson
Jul 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I proclaim the peaceful passing of my beloved husband of 42 years, Michael G. Hudson on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the age of 78 years. He passed away at home with his forever wife Lois by his side. Michael was born on November 21, 1946, in Lancaster the son of George and Lucille...
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