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

Apr 30, 2017

Debra Ann (Koelker) Wadsworth, age 63, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away April 30, 2017, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born October 7, 1953, at Mountain Home AFB Hospital, Idaho, to the parents of Gale "Ike" Koelker (deceased) and Louise (Pierce) Koelker. Deb spent her formative years in Cassville,...

Apr 28, 2017

 

Henry J. "Hank" Stohlmeyer, 81, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, WI. He was born on October 8, 1935, in Potosi, the son of Clarence and Evelyn (Schmelz) Stohlmeyer. Henry graduated from St. Andrew Catholic High School in 1953. He entered the US Naval Reserve. On April 11, 1955,...

Apr 19, 2017

 

Leland W. Anderson, age 100, of Bagley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at his home.

He was born on December 30, 1916, in Patch Grove, the son of George and Wessie (Key) Anderson. Leland graduated from Patch Grove High School. He then worked in Chicago for a short time, where he met the love of...

Apr 19, 2017

 

Wayne W. Sagehorn, age 87, of Cassville, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, WI.

Wayne was born on February 9, 1930, the son of Dietrich "Dick" and Hulda (Kassube) Sagehorn. He grew up in Bertha, MN, and graduated from Bertha High School in 1948. Wayne was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball...

Apr 19, 2017

 

LaVetta M. "Skip" Hixson, age 93 of Prairie Du Chien, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.She was born on April 2, 1924, the daughter of Henry and Mary "Rene" (Standorf) Kovars. She only weighed one and one half pounds at birth.She was put in a shoe box and placed on the oven...

Apr 18, 2017

 

Gloria A. Briggs, age 82, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Platteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at UW Hospitals and Clinics, Madison. She was born on January 22, 1935, in Platteville, the daughter of Charles F. and Annabelle (Seemeyer) Austin. Gloria graduated from Platteville High School in 1953. She furthered her education at Oskaloosa, Iowa, where she earned...

Apr 16, 2017

 

Kenneth Lee Earl Williams, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, the son of John and Edna (Wolf) Williams. On June 12, 1950, Kenneth was united in marriage to Delores Kress at Platteville. Three children were born to this union: Rodney, Douglas, and Keevin. Kenneth worked many years on farm...

Apr 15, 2017

Cheryle L. Hesseling, age 59, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 S Madison, Lancaster.

Apr 4, 2017

 

Shirley M. Holzinger, age 90, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Just as Shirley was always a step ahead of everyone, she had written her obituary in her own words:

I was born in Beetown Township on October 5, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Viola (Spiegelberg) Johnson. I attended the Five Points one-room...

Apr 3, 2017

 

Carol A. Mumm, age 66, of Bloomington, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her caring family. She was born on September 7, 1950, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Gerald and Dolores (White) Ploessl. Carol graduated from Bloomington High School in 1968. She then attended Madison Area Technical...

Apr 1, 2017

 

Sally A. Radsek,age 83, ofPotosi, WI, was welcomed into her heavenly home on April 1, 2017. With family at her side, she passed peacefully in her sleep at her son's home in West Bend, WI.

Sally was born inPotosi, WI onMarch 9, 1934; the daughter of Floyd and Dorcas (Fritz) Retallick. She graduated fromPotosi High School in 1952. Sally...

Mar 31, 2017

 

Julia L. Raisbeck, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 26, 1931 the daughter of Adolph and Olga (Janisch) Juhnke. Julia met the love of her life, Raymond L. Raisbeck, while he was employed at the General Motors Plant in Janesville. They married on July 25, 1948...

Mar 30, 2017

Mar 30, 2017

 

Harlan L. Eggers, age75, of Potosi, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 30, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born September 6, 1941, in Rockville, WI to LaVern & Frances Eggers. He married Jane Durni on July 13, 1963. Harlan retired from John Deere Dubuque Works, where he worked 30 years. In addition, he worked part-time in...

Mar 28, 2017

 

Patrick S. Leh, MD, age 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1934, in China, the son of He Cheng Leh and So Yio Ty. Patrick grew up in Manila, Philippines and earned his medical degree from the University of Santo...

Mar 27, 2017

 

Thomas A. Finney, age 88, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on April 27, 1928, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Arthur and Ada (Perry) Finney. Thomas attended Cassville Schools, enlisting in the United States Navy in February 1946. He served his country as a (FCS2) Fire Controlman...

Mar 26, 2017

 

Margaret A. Snider, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1934, In Ellenboro, the daughter of Eldon and Jeanette (Laabs) Dobson. Margaret was united in marriage to Bill Snider on April 4, 1953, at the United Methodist Church in Dubuque,...

Mar 16, 2017

 

Brian J. Theisen, age 42, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at his residence. He was born December 14, 1974, the son of Ralph and Donna (Adrian) Theisen, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Brian graduated from Cassville High School in 1992. He worked with his father, Ralph, learning many mechanical skills, such as welding and painting. Brian also...

Mar 11, 2017

 

Virginia Ann Miles, age 89, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 8, 1927, the daughter of Henry J. Kovars and Mary L. "Rene" Standorf. She went to Pleasant Valley grade school and started high school in Muscoda. In 1941 she went to live with her mother, Rene and...

Mar 11, 2017

 

Larry J. "Bucky" Bockhop, age 71, of Belmont, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, at his residence. He was born December 1, 1945, the son of Maynard and Ruth (Woodward) Bockhop at the Cunningham Hospital, Platteville, Wisconsin. Larry graduated from Belmont High School in 1963. He farmed the Bockhop Family Farm in Belmont. Larry enjoyed watching any sporting activity....