Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Dorothy J. Chadd
Mar 27, 2018
Dorothy J. Crawford Chadd, age 93 of Lancaster, WI, passed away on March 27, 2018 at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster. Dorothy, nickname D.J. or Brook, was born January 26, 1925 in Lancaster, the daughter of Lloyd and Kathryn (Higginbotham) Brooker. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1942. Dorothy earned her B.A. in 1946 from National College of Education,...
William L. Wetter
Mar 24, 2018
LANCASTER – William L. "Bill" Wetter, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his residence. Bill was born June 5, 1947, in Lancaster, the son of Donald and Edith (Harris) Wetter. He graduated from Platteville High School in 1966. Bill was drafted in the United States Army and faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War....
L. Eileen Einerson
Mar 22, 2018
L. Eileen Einerson, age 104, of Platteville, WI, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her residence in Our House, Platteville. She was born October 19, 1913 in rural Blanchardville, WI, the third child of Martin and Belinda (Swiggum) Einerson. She attended rural elementary school. As a teenager, Eileen experienced a devastating tornado on her parent’s...
Celine Schmitz
Mar 22, 2018
Celine Stastny McCarville Schmitz, age 85, died on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Gracewood Senior Living in St. Paul, MN. She was born April 21, 1932 in Fennimore. She grew up on the family farm on Castle Rock. She graduated from Boscobel HS in 1949. In 1950 she married Joe McCarville of Lancaster. Celine and Joe loved camping and spent...
Elizabeth A. "Beth" Grattan
Mar 21, 2018
Elizabeth A. “Beth” Grattan, age 65, of Bagley, WI, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. In keeping with Beth’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is assisting the family.
Richard P. Bong
Mar 21, 2018
CASSVILLE – Richard P. Bong, age 28, of Cassville died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 22, 1989, in Darlington, the son of Marvin C. and Teri L. (Stading) Bong. Richard graduated from Shullsburg High School in 2008. He worked various jobs, but truly enjoyed farming. On July 14,...
Rebecca J. Vesperman
Mar 21, 2018
LANCASTER – Rebecca J. Daily Vesperman, age 63, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer at her home in Prairie du Chien. She was born on July 2, 1954, in La Crosse, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Schuttenhelm) Daily. Rebecca graduated from West Salem High...
Randy R. Dailey
Mar 18, 2018
Randy R. Dailey, age 70, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born March 6, 1948 in Platteville, WI, the son of Addison and Bessie (Luher) Dailey. Randy attended Platteville High School, and later married Shirley Oakes on July 9, 1972. In July 1974, Randy...
William J. Kelly
Mar 17, 2018
POTOSI – William J. "Bill" Kelly, age 70, of Potosi, died on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at his home in Potosi. He was born on October 13, 1947, the son of Virgil and Irene (Burns) Kelly. Bill was united in marriage to Carol Walters on May 29, 1971. He was employed at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works in Dubuque, IA,...
Roger E. Latham
Mar 14, 2018
Roger E. Latham, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at home after a brief illness. He was born on August 22, 1936, the son of Donald and Fern (Shaben) of Beetown. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1950, and served his country in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman from 1953 until his...
Berniece E. Sargent
Mar 13, 2018
Berniece E. Sargent, age 92, went to heaven Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was born February 24, 1926 the daughter of George and Sadie (Endress) Dascher. Berniece married Ransom Sargent on January 9, 1960. Berniece was employed by Micro Switch in Freeport, IL for 33 years. She enjoyed bowling, BINGO, playing cards, working puzzles and crocheting. She moved to Bagley,...
Crystal L. Burns
Mar 9, 2018
Crystal L. Burns, age 54, of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Private family services will be held at a future date. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is serving the family.
Father William J. Seipp
Mar 6, 2018
Reverend Father William Joseph Seipp, age 80, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He was born on April 26, 1937 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of L. LeRoy and Leone (Minnick) Seipp. Father Bill grew up in a faith-filled and loving family in Lancaster, Wisconsin. His parents encouraged his vocation...
Thomas L. Saxby
Mar 1, 2018
BAGLEY – Thomas L. Saxby, age 65, of Bagley, WI, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2017. In keeping with the wishes of Thomas, there will be no funeral services. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is assisting the family.
Father Philip Krogman
Mar 1, 2018
GREEN LAKE/BLOOMINGTON - Father Philip Krogman, accepting the invitation as Simeon did (Luke 2:29), “Now Lord, you may dismiss your servant in peace…” died on March 1, 2018. He was born June 13, 1934, the son of Herman and Julia (Trumm) Krogman. Father Krogman graduated from St. Mary’s School in Bloomington. Father Krogman entered the Salvatorian Seminary, St. Nazianz, Wisconsin...
John H. Gehde
Feb 25, 2018
John Herbert Gehde, II, age 87, of West Salem, formerly of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Lakeview Health Center, West Salem. He was born on July 3, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the son of John H. and Charlotte M. (Berry) Gehde, Sr. John served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 until...
Bernice M Mergen
Feb 23, 2018
PATCH GROVE – Bernice M. Mergen, age 97, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born May 19, 1920, the daughter of Joseph G. and Katherine (Kundrat) Paulus. Bernice graduated from Prairie du Chien High School. On June 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to George L. Mergen...
Richard W. Fiedler
Feb 17, 2018
LANCASTER – Richard W. Fiedler, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born on January 26, 1932, in Worthington, IA, the son of Edward and Olive (Pross) Fiedler. Richard attended Fennimore Schools. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 and...
William Aaron Fure
Feb 16, 2018
CASSVILLE - William Aaron "Will" Fure, beloved son of Bradley Fure and Michelle Mahr, was born an angel on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster WI. Will may not have been in this world long, but he made a great impact on his family and will be loved and missed always. Will is survived by his...
Marla Lee Straka
Feb 13, 2018
Marla Lee Straka passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Grant Regional Health Center. Marla was born on March 29, 1943 the daughter of Fred “Fritz” and Viola (Rossing) Stich. She married Francis “Frank” Straka on May 11, 1963. Marla dedicated her life to her loving family; caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She is survived by...
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