Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Viola H. Winkler

Viola H. Winkler

Jan 13, 2020

Viola H. Winkler, age 83, of Cedarburg, WI, formerly of Potosi, WI, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Cedarburg Health Services. She was born on January 22, 1936, to Leo and Magdalen (Averkamp) Reuter. They preceded her in death. She married C.C. Winkler, Jr. on September 4, 1955. He preceded her in death on Aril 30, 2014. Surviving...

Florence E. Herbers

Florence E. Herbers

Jan 13, 2020

Florence “Herbie” Elizabeth Herbers, age 92, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1927, in Bloomington, WI, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Klostermann) Herbers. Florence retired as a nurse for Veteran’s Administration Hospital. She was a longtime resident of West Chicago, IL and member of St. Mary’s Church in...

James Earl "Jay" Metcalf, Jr.

James Earl "Jay" Metcalf, Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

James Earl “Jay” Metcalf, Jr., age 53 of Potosi, WI, passed away at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1966 the son of James Earl Metcalf, Sr. and Linda (Harris) Metcalf. Jay graduated from Cassville High School in 1984 and went on to a career as “the phone...

Sharon Mary (Bausch) Mcclintic

Sharon Mary (Bausch) Mcclintic

Dec 30, 2019

Sharon Mary (Bausch) McClintic, age 70, of Albany, WI, passed away peacefully in the loving care of family after a three-year, hard-fought battle with cancer on Monday, December 30, 2019. Sharon was truly a remarkable woman of uncommon courage and strength in the face of relentless challenges during her cancer journey. She exhibited a true fighting spirit until the end,...

Adeline L. Brunton

Adeline L. Brunton

Dec 28, 2019

Adeline L. Brunton, age 103, of Platteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Edenbrook, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 1, 1916, at the family farm by Banfield bridge, the daughter of August and Barbara (Maring) Pickel. At age 16, Adeline worked for a judge cleaning his home. She was later employed at...

Helen M. Walsh

Helen M. Walsh

Dec 16, 2019

POTOSI – Helen M. Walsh, age 93, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1926, the daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Spellman) Mulholland. Helen graduated from Waukegan High School in Waukegan, IL. On January 21, 1947, she was united in marriage...

Mary Ann Myers

Mary Ann Myers

Dec 15, 2019

Mary Ann Myers, age 74 of Lancaster, WI, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Madison, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 1, 1945, the daughter of Julius "Judy" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Lacke) Kuenster. Mary Ann graduated Lancaster High School in 1963. On August 22, 1964, she was united into marriage...

Eugene F. Walz

Eugene F. Walz

Dec 13, 2019

GLEN HAVEN – Eugene Francis "Greasy" Walz, age 83, of Glen Haven, passed away at home in Lancaster surrounded by his family on Friday, December 13, 2019. Gene was born on July 4, 1936, in Glen Haven, the son of Albert and Leone (Eulgem) Walz. He lived in Glen Haven until three years ago when he and Pat moved to...

Ronal R. Blask

Ronal R. Blask

Dec 10, 2019

LANCASTER - Ronal R. Blask passed in his home at Lancaster WI on Tuesday December 10, 2019. He was born to Theodore and Evelyn (Michel) Blask on June 9, 1939 in Genoa WI. On December 17, 1962 he married Sharon Noble and together they started their journey of 57 years. In that time, they had 3 children: Aaron (Janice) Blask...

Melrose O. Stoney

Melrose O. Stoney

Dec 9, 2019

Melrose O. Stoney, age 93, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1926, the daughter of Glen and Elma (Welsh) Pauley. Melrose attended Burton School. She was united in marriage to Dale Stoney on December 13, 1941 in Fennimore. Melrose worked on the home farm...

Terry L. Knapp

Terry L. Knapp

Dec 7, 2019

Terry L. Knapp, age 78, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Lancaster Health Services surrounded by his family. He was born on January 17, 1941, in Cassville Township, the son of Charles and June (Laugesen) Knapp. Terry faithfully served his country in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. On September 22, 1979, he was...

Margaret M. Ploessl

Margaret M. Ploessl

Dec 4, 2019

Margaret M. Ploessl, age 92, of Glen Haven, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. She was born on January 3, 1927, in Cassville, the daughter of Ralph and Appolonia (Dresen) McCartney. Margaret attended rural schoolhouses. On July 25, 1946, she was united into marriage to...

Charles J. "Charlie" Rauch

Charles J. "Charlie" Rauch

Dec 1, 2019

Charles J. "Charlie" Rauch, age 62 of Cassville, WI, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 1, 2019, after a courageous battle with heart disease at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born August 16, 1957 in Lancaster, the son of Richard and Arlene (Gengler) Rauch. Charlie lived in Glen Haven until his family moved to Cassville in 1969. He...

Christopher L. "Chris" Beesecker

Christopher L. "Chris" Beesecker

Nov 29, 2019

Christopher L. "Chris" Beesecker, age 55 of Cassville, WI, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1964 in Prairie Du Chien, WI, the son of Loyd and Jo Marie (Weiser) Beesecker. Chris attended Cassville High School. He was employed for over 18 years at Flexsteel in Dubuque, IA. Chris enjoyed auto racing, watching...

Alma E. Ready

Alma E. Ready

Nov 26, 2019

Alma Elizabeth Ready, 100 years, three months and one day, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Lancaster. She was the 6th child born to Sylvia Caroline (Havill) and Albert L. Clark on August 25, 1919. Alma was baptized June 10, 1928 and confirmed June 4, 1933 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley...

Rocky L. Blindert

Rocky L. Blindert

Nov 26, 2019

Rocky L. Blindert, age 61, of Sheboygan, formerly of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1958, in Lancaster, the son of Carl and Dorothea (Patcle) Blindert. Survivors include his parents, Carl and Dorothea Blindert; his siblings: Carla (Larry) Groom; Rod (Anita); Marilyn; Bob (Marsha); and Scott Blindert; many nieces...

Eugene Ambort

Eugene Ambort

Nov 25, 2019

Eugene "Gene" D. Ambort, age 69, of Davenport, formerly of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Country Manor, Davenport, Iowa. Gene was born on February 28, 1950, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of James and Marie (Winkler) Patzner. On October 1, 1970, he married Rebecca Allen. Gene later married Edith “Kathie” Switzer on March 16,...

Ida M. Clark

Ida M. Clark

Nov 23, 2019

Ida M. Clark, age 87 of Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on March 5, 1932, the daughter of Edward and Lydia (Meng) Fuller. Ida attended Lane Elementary School and went on to graduate from Patch Grove High School. She enjoyed flower gardening, rummage sales, and...

Ethel M. Schneider

Ethel M. Schneider

Nov 18, 2019

Ethel M. (Bailie) Schneider, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord at her residence in Lancaster, WI, on Monday, November 18, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. She was born August 10, 1935, at home in North Lancaster Township, daughter of Paul and Geneva (Vesperman) Bailie. On August 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to...

Edward F. Hall

Edward F. Hall

Nov 15, 2019

Edward F. Hall, age 74, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at MercyOne in Dubuque, IA. He was born on May 18, 1945, on the family farm, the son of Guerdon and Gila (Marcue) Hall. Edward graduated from Platteville High School in 1964. After graduation, he worked on the family farm and worked construction with Burnham Construction....