Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI

Jan 20, 2013

 

Charles W. Gralapp, age 84, of Lancaster, was called Home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on September 23, 1928, in Lancaster, the son of Walter C. and Kathron (Martin) Gralapp. Charles attended school in Lancaster and began farming with his uncle in 1947. On February 10,...

Jan 19, 2013

 

Carol Phyllis Mickelson Pink, age 86, died on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Payette, Idaho, to Andrew and Hazel (Saling) Mickelson. Carol was the youngest of six sisters. After graduation from Payette High School, Carol became a stenographer with the United States Navy on Mare...

Jan 16, 2013

 

Allen Kussmaul,  age 98, of  Mount Hope, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He was born on February 25, 1914, in Eastman, WI, the son of Rudolph, Sr. and Emma (Allen) Kussmaul. On January 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to Dorris L. Lintner in  Dubuque, IA. They were married 58 years until Dorriss death in 1997. Al and...

Jan 10, 2013

 

 Ruth M. Klinkhammer, age 86, of Prairie du Chien, died on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born on November 28, 1926, in Bagley, the daughter of Benjamin and Dora (Ariss) Quick. Ruth graduated from Bloomington High School in 1944. On June 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Jesse Klinkhammer. After...

Jan 8, 2013

 

 Treasure L. Myhre,  age 76, of Bagley, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Treasure was born on December 24, 1936 in Patch Grove, WI, a daughter of Elgie and Lucille (Pake) Brookens. She attended school in Bloomington. In 1956, Treasure was united in marriage to Mervin Myhre at the Little...

Jan 7, 2013

Jan 5, 2013

 

 Julia A. Judy Johnson, age 90, of Bagley, was called Home on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1922, in Fountain City, WI, the daughter of Frank C. and Martha (Glowski) Kamrowski. On October 30, 1941, Julia was united in marriage to Merlin C. Johnson in Winona, MN. After their marriage, she...

Jan 2, 2013

 

Alberta M. Bradley, age 88, of Glen Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 4, 1924, in Patch Grove, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Vogt) Richter. On October 10, 1945, Alberta was united in marriage to Stewart Bradley at St. Marys Catholic Church in Glen Haven. She was...

Dec 29, 2012

 

Janet I. Luhman, age 64, of Lancaster, left this world unexpectedly on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 8, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Joyce and Ralph Knappenberger. Janet was an accomplished artist, seamstress, gardener, lover of nature and a great cook. She also enjoyed fishing, spending time...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Lydia Edna (Birch) Stich, age 90, of Stitzer, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on November 17, 1922, in Liberty Township. Lydia married Veryl O. Stich on September 15, 1938, in Dubuque. Together they had seven children.

Survivors include their seven children: Gloria (Wayne) Stotesbery, Eau Claire; Laurene (Randy) Hamann, Lancaster;...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Wade R. Carns, age 56, of Prairie du Chien, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012, after a short illness. Wade was born on February 2, 1956, in Lancaster, a son of David and Jean (Salis) Carns.

Wade grew up in Boy Scouts where his dad was a leader. He excelled in school and starred...

Dec 28, 2012

 

Dennis A. Ploessl age 65, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on January 14, 1947 in Lancaster, the son of Ralph and Margaret (McCartney) Ploessl. He grew up on the family farm near North Andover and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965. Dennis worked for...

Dec 22, 2012

 

John F. Stuer, Sr, age 87, of Dubuque, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. John was born on September 26, 1925, the son of Frederick and Lydia (Hird) Stuer.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946, and was stationed on the U.S.S. St. Paul during World War II. John married Marian Louise McKelvey on March 15, 1948...

Dec 21, 2012

 

 Steven A. Wentz, age 46, of Fennimore, died on  Friday, December 21, 2012, at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster. He was born on December 31, 1965, in Lancaster, the son of Edward and Carol (Shaben) Wentz. Steven graduated from Lancaster High School. Following his graduation, he resided at Larry Smiths home in Fennimore while being employed at the Opportunity...

Dec 16, 2012

 

Luana Marie Juarez, 65, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI.

She was born December 20, 1946 in Madison, WI the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Bockhop) West.

Luana married Manuel J. Juarez, Jr. on April 29, 1969 in Rock Island, Illinois. Manuel passed away on May 15, 2012. She was a Social Worker...

Dec 15, 2012

 

 Sylvia D. Elwell, age 94, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on December 21, 1917, the daughter of John and Belva (Dodge) Allbee. Sylvia was united in marriage to Frank Elwell in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1950. Sylvia was employed at a beauty salon, owned and...

Dec 14, 2012

 

Donald C. Wetter, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center. Donald was born on June 28, 1927 in Little Grant Township, the son of Clarence and Letha (Hore) Wetter.

He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945. In that same year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in...

Dec 12, 2012

 

 Jeannine D. Reynolds, age 75, of Lancaster , passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 , at Grant Regional Hospital in Lancaster . She was born on June 21, 1937 , in Platteville, the daughter of William and Maxine (Reed) Potter. On September 25, 1954 , Jeannine was united in marriage to Marshall O. Reynolds, Sr. at the Lancaster...

Dec 6, 2012

 

Nancy L. Barr, age 71, of Lancaster, died Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Orchard Manor. Nancy was born on January 15, 1941 in Cassville, the daughter of Lloyd and Inez (Longmeier) Barr.

Memorial Services were held at 9:30 am on Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Orchard Manor Chapel, Lancaster, with Rev. Pamela Strakeljahn officiating. Private family burial was held...

Dec 5, 2012

 

Rebecca L. Becky Koeller, age 44, of Platteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1968, in Cuba City, the daughter of Kenny and Linda (Schroeder) Kieffer. Becky graduated from Southwestern High School in 1987. On August 11, 1990, she was united in marriage to Terry...