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

Gerald A. "Jerry" Rauch

Gerald A. "Jerry" Rauch

Jun 25, 2019

Gerald A. “Jerry” Rauch, age 92 of Prairie du Chien, WI, and formerly of Glen Haven, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 with his daughters by his side at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born on July 22, 1926 in Glen Haven, the son of Matthew and Anna (Hochhausen) Rauch. Jerry attended the Glen Haven...

Richard L. Dresen

Richard L. Dresen

Jun 24, 2019

Richard L. Dresen, age 58, of Jefferson, WI, formerly of Cassville, WI, died June 24, 2019. A prayer service celebrating Richard’s life and that of his brother, Daniel Thomas “Tom” Dresen, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Cassville with Fr. John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in...

Donald A.  Schiffman

Donald A. Schiffman

Jun 20, 2019

Donald A. Schiffman, age 87 of Bagley, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2019 with his two daughters by his side after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He was born at home near Hurricane, WI, on May 18, 1932, the son of Harry A. and Virginia A. (Pickett) Schiffman. Don was married to Eileen M. Champion on...

Nancy D. Krantz

Nancy D. Krantz

Jun 19, 2019

LANCASTER - Nancy Krantz, age 54, died June 19, 2019 after giving cancer a run for its money. Nancy was born October 7, 1964 in Monroe, WI to Bernie and Carol (Cook) Dressler. She moved to Lancaster in 1979 where she met her future husband, Roger Krantz. Nancy and Roger were united in marriage September 23, 1983 in Lancaster. Those...

Judith A. "Judy" Meyerdierks

Judith A. "Judy" Meyerdierks

Jun 13, 2019

Judith A. "Judy" Meyerdierks, age 72 passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born January 25, 1947 in Dubuque, the daughter of George and Felicia (Rheel) Meyerdierks. Judy graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. She furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and earned her Masters Degree at the...

Ryker Leeann Davenport

Ryker Leeann Davenport

Jun 12, 2019

BOSCOBEL – Ryker LeeAnn Davenport, daughter of Ashely Myers and Kaleb Davenport, was born to heaven on her day of birth, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born at 4:08 p.m. at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, weighing, 7 pounds and 10.9 ounces. Ryker LeeAnn is survived by her loving parents, Ashley Myers and Kaleb Davenport, Boscobel; maternal grandparents:...

Lanny C. Graham

Lanny C. Graham

Jun 9, 2019

Lanny C. Graham, age 77 of Potosi, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1941 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Cecil E. and Beulah F. (Parish) Graham. Lanny graduated from high School in LaPlata, MO, and went on to work for 32 years at the John Deere Dubuque Works,...

William H. Maness

William H. Maness

Jun 9, 2019

William H. Maness, age 65, of Stitzer, WI, passed away on June 09, 2019. Arrangements are pending with services to be held in Star, NC. Burial will take place in the Biscoe Cemetery, Biscoe, NC. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Lancaster is assisting the family with arrangements.

Harlan J. Emler

Harlan J. Emler

Jun 6, 2019

Harlan J. “Rink” Emler, age 93, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 on the 75th anniversary of D-Day at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born on September 6, 1925 in Lynn Hollow in rural Potosi and was the only child of Harold and Ella (Cammack) Emler. He helped on the family farm with his parents until...

Gale E. Matthews

Gale E. Matthews

Jun 4, 2019

Gale E. Matthews, age 85 of Fennimore, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1933 the daughter of Joseph and Berneice (VanNatta) Matthews. Gale graduated from Platteville High School in 1950 and went on to marry Robert Sisley in 1951. Before her retirement in 1998, Gale worked as a seamstress, bookkeeper, waitress, and owned...

Paul Edward Burrows

Paul Edward Burrows

Jun 2, 2019

Paul Edward Burrows, age 62, of Belmont, WI and formerly of St. Cloud, FL, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 15, 1957 the son of Bruce and Clarissa (Birtciel) Burrows. On February 12, 1980, Paul married Lillian Allen, and together they shared many years of happiness together. Paul was...

Donna A. Metcalfe

Donna A. Metcalfe

May 30, 2019

Donna A. Metcalfe, 89, of Cassville passed away at home Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born May 8, 1930 in Cassville, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Esser) Adrian. Donna grew up in Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School. On March 27, 1951 Donna was united in marriage to Russell Metcalfe at St. Charles Catholic Church. Donna was...

Jeffery L. Stoney

Jeffery L. Stoney

May 25, 2019

Jeffery L. "Jeff" Stoney, age 66, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1952, in Lancaster, the son of Dale and Melrose (Pauley) Stoney. Jeff attended Oakridge Country School and graduated from Cassville High School. He was united in marriage to Sandra M. Teasdale...

Leroy A. Hoffman

Leroy A. Hoffman

May 22, 2019

LeRoy A. Hoffman, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1929, the son of Melvin and Agnes (Garske) Hoffman. LeRoy graduated from Tomah High School. While in high school, he ordered books and studied electronics in his spare time and assembled from scratch the family's first television...

Julie M.  Stoney

Julie M. Stoney

May 21, 2019

Julie M. Stoney, age 72 of Belmont, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Edenbrook of Platteville. She was born in Dodgeville, WI, on January 15, 1947 the daughter of Emmett “Speed” and Doris Mae (Nielsen) Rogers. On September 12, 1962, Julie married Walter A. Stoney in Galena, IL, and they were wed for over 50 years when...

Florence L. Bowen

Florence L. Bowen

May 9, 2019

Florence LaVon (Jerrett) Bowen, age 92, of Mt. Hope, died peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on December 19, 1926, in Liberty Township, Stitzer, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Ruth Amy (Hunter) Jerrett. Florence was united in marriage to Lawrence Bowen on August 14, 1943....

Rosella E. Fritz

Rosella E. Fritz

May 9, 2019

LANCASTER, WISCONSIN - Rosella E. Fritz, 92, of Lancaster, passed away at Grant Regional Health Center, surrounded by her loving daughters, on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was born on August 11, 1926, in Lancaster, the daughter of Ray and Violet (Hutchcroft) Burr. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1944 and attended the Platteville State Teachers College, earning her...

Loretta L. Lenzendorf

Loretta L. Lenzendorf

May 6, 2019

Loretta L. Lenzendorf, age 87 of Lancaster, WI, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at St. Clement Catholic Cemetery in Lancaster. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Lancaster is entrusted with her services.

Laverne J. Crubel

Laverne J. Crubel

May 2, 2019

LaVerne J. Crubel, age 90, of Bloomington, WI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fennimore. He was born on June 16, 1928, the son of Henry and Mary (Errthum) Crubel. LaVerne attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Bloomington. On October 7, 1950, he was united in marriage...

Dolores E. Greene

Dolores E. Greene

Apr 27, 2019

Dolores E. Simms Greene, age 89, of Madison, formerly of Florida, passed away in April 2019, at Elm Croft Assisted Living in Madison. She was born in Pilot Grove, MO. Dolores married James Greene in 1950. They lived and raised three sons in Milwaukee, McFarland and Madison. She was a public-school teacher from 1956 until 1966 in Milwaukee and was...