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

Sep 18, 2015

 

Dennis L. Reed, age 68, of Stitzer, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 23, 1947, in Lancaster, the son of Leonard and Lois (Fullbright) Reed. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1965. On October 31, 1966, Dennis was united in marriage to Linda L. Reed. He served in the...

Sep 16, 2015

 

Dorothy F. Allbee, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on July 28, 1919, in Beetown the daughter of Dustin and Ocea (Laufenberg) Potter. Dorothy attended Beetown rural school. On November 22, 1937 she was united into marriage to Frank M. Allbee. Together they farmed in Waterloo...

Sep 15, 2015

 

Jeffrey T. Engbretson, age 56, of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1959, in Seattle, WA, the son of Gerald and Joyce (Krumpos) Engbretson. Jeff spent his childhood in Rockford, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and Cedar Rapids, IA. He graduated from Linn-Mar High School in Marion, IA. After...

Sep 7, 2015

 

Ambrose Adam Mumm, age 82, of Cassville, WI, passed away September 7, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ambrose was born to Adam and Susan (Rauch) Mumm on September 25, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. Ambrose married Geraldine Esser on September 17, 1957 at St. Charles Catholic Church...

Sep 6, 2015

 

James "Jim" E. Davies, age 71, of Platteville, died Sunday, September 06, 2015, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. Jim was born on January 14, 1944 in Lancaster, the son of Ray and Dorothy (Treloar) Davies.

Jim graduated from Platteville High School. He then was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he drove a transport truck in Panama....

Sep 3, 2015

 

Elizabeth Lu "Betsy" Kittoe passed away September 3, 2015 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI. Betsy was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend to hundreds. Her overwhelming, outgoing, all-inclusive, friendly demeanor, gentle nature, and eternal optimism will be missed by her children Jordane, Sydney, and Brooks, her grandson, Cobus, and her husband of 37 years,...

Aug 31, 2015

 

Dale L. Phelps, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015, following a brief illness, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. He was born on July 15, 1923, in Elkport Iowa the son of Levi and Katherine (Wentz) Phelps. Dale graduated from Cassville High School in 1941. He worked several jobs before his career began...

Aug 30, 2015

 

Mary I. Hoffman, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday August 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on June 29, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Henseler) Tiber. Mary graduated from Tomah High School and attended nursing school in Marshfield, WI. She married LeRoy A. Hoffman on June 10, 1953, at St. James Catholic...

Aug 29, 2015

 

Judy K. Paulus, age 59, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at UW Hospital & Clinics in Madison. She was born on June 22, 1956, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Long) Enke. Judy graduated from West Grant High School in 1974. After graduation, she began her career at Bloomington State Bank....

Aug 25, 2015

 

Patrica A. Smith, age 72, of Prairie du Chien, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at her residence in Prairie du Chien. Pat was born on February 23, 1943, in Lancaster, the daughter of Harley and Esther (Brandemuehl) Foster. On April 2, 1977, she married Dr. Clifford Smith. Together they spent many years raising Appaloosa horses in rural Prairie du Chien. Clifford preceded...

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Aug 13, 2015

 

Joyce Mary Adrian, age 61, of Madison, formally of Cassville, died Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born March 13, 1954, at home in Cassville. She was the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Vogt) Adrian. Joyce graduated from Cassville High School in the class of 1972. She started her career taking care of people at Lake Shore Manor. Joyce...

Aug 12, 2015

 

Karen A. Harris, age 72, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. Karen was born on December 30, 1942, to George and Dorothy (Dubel) Harris. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, babysitting, cleaning, riding her bike, sweets, and Diet Pepsi.

Karen is survived by her step-mother, Donalean Harris of Bagley; and several nieces, other relatives, and...

Aug 12, 2015

 

Roberta L. Muntz, age 55 of Lancaster, formerly of Cassville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Grant Regional Health Center. She was born July 14, 1960 the daughter of Robert and Rose (Ward) Bohringer. Roberta attended St. Charles Catholic School and graduated from Cassville High School in 1978. She married Dorrance "Jake" Muntz at St. Perter's Lutheran Church...

Aug 2, 2015

 

James W. "Sonny" White, age 86, of Potosi, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on February 15, 1929, in Lancaster, the son of James A. and Elvina K. (Kress) White. Sonny loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting turkey and deer, cooking, the Chicago Cubs, and doing arts and...

Jul 29, 2015

 

Elgin J. Hooker, age 90, of Hillsboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Elroy, WI. He was born on November 13, 1924, in Hillsboro, the son of Edward and Mary (Snorek) Hooker. Elgin attended school in Hillsboro. On October 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Sylvia A. Kouba at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Elgin...

Jul 25, 2015

 

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Droullard, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in Platteville. Mary was born on June 1, 1925 in Newburyport, MA, to Otis & Mary (O'Connor) Burrell.

Mary worked for a factory during World War II for the war effort. Mary's brother Norman, who served during the war, introduced her to...

Jul 24, 2015

 

Marlyn "Mike" A. Nelson, age 79, of Cassville, passed away Friday, July 24th, 2015 at Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse. Mike was born on March 17, 1936 in Price, WI, a son of Gaylord Sr. and Adeline (Buend) Nelson.

Mike served in the U.S. Army. He toured the states as a tour bus driver and truck driver. He...

Jul 20, 2015

 

Jared J. Winkers, age 17, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015, at his home due to an accidental shooting. He was born on August 4, 1997, in Lancaster, the son of Kelly and Kit (Kelley) Winkers. Jared graduated from Cassville High School in May 2015 and was attending Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore working towards...