Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, Prairie du Chien, and Potosi, WI
Jay A. Ploessl
Jun 7, 2026
PLATTEVILLE - Jay Allan Ploessl of Platteville, WI, passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on December 10, 1961, to Virgil (Butch) and Geri Ploessl in Cassville, WI. Jay graduated from UW Platteville with a BS in Comprehensive Social Sciences in 1986 and an MSEd in Counseling in 1993. As an undergrad at...
James W. Specht
Feb 20, 2026
James W. Specht, 76, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Jim was born on June 13, 1949, in Madison, WI, to William and Mary Specht. He grew up in Prairie du Chien, WI where he lived, played, worked, and raised his family until...
Steven J. "Steve" Bierman
Jun 13, 2026
BLOOMINGTON - Steven J. Bierman, age 73, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lancaster, WI, on March 13, 1953, the son of Henry and Alice (Ploessl) Bierman. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1971. Steve married Nan Nemitz on June 8, 1974. Though their journey did...
Robert E. Austin
Jun 8, 2026
WAUNAKEE – Robert E. Austin, age 91, of Waunakee, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Waunakee Valley Senior Living. He was born October 31, 1934, the son of Arther E. and Jessie (Bailey) Austin in Lancaster. Robert graduated from Lancaster High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1955....
Timothy L. "Tim" Glassmaker
Jun 6, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Timothy L. “Tim” Glassmaker, age 66, of Bloomington, Wisconsin passed away on June 6, 2026, doing what he loved, helping a friend. He was born March 4, 1960, the son of Wilbert and Marian (Cooper) Glassmaker in Lancaster. Tim attended Lancaster High School. On June 20, 1981, he married the love of his life, Kim Reynolds, at St....
Lee K. Hampton
Jun 4, 2026
Lee Kenneth Hampton, age 92, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster. He was born on August 16, 1933, on the family farm in Glen Haven Township to Kenneth A. and Edith A. (Barr) Hampton. Lee attended school in Glen Haven and began his career with John Deere Dubuque Works in 1954.
On...
David N. Punswick
Jun 1, 2026
Known as “Punzy” to his friends
Dave lived with three great loves that shaped every beat of his life: music, cooking, and his faith in Jesus Christ.
His first love was music. He played with several bands through the years, and once opened for Billy Ray Cyrus during his “Achy Breaky Heart” days — a memory he shared often, always quick to...
Joan T. Pascoe
May 31, 2026
COLUMBUS- Joan Thompson Pascoe, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Home Again Memory Care in Columbus, WI. She was born on August 18, 1932, in Lancaster, WI, the second of five children of Miles and Dorothy Thompson.
Joan married Dr. Maurice Pascoe on November 7, 1953. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...
Nancy L. Chew
May 24, 2026
Nancy Lee Okey Chew, age 89, of Dubuque, IA, went to her eternal home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Nancy was born to Hubert and Dorothy (Perrin) Okey on August 13, 1936, in Cassville, WI. Nancy left her rural home in Beetown, WI for Madison, WI where she earned a Cosmetology license which she maintained until she was 75. It...
Dan A. Dahlgren
May 19, 2026
Devoted husband and father, Dan Dahlgren, 93, of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed away on May 19, 2026.
He was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1933 and went on to become a lifelong educator. Dan attained degrees from Harding University (B.A.), University of Iowa (M.A.) and Winona State University (EdS).
He had a passion for education which led him to a 41-year career...
Cheryl A. Metcalf
May 16, 2026
Cheryl Ann Metcalf
December 11, 1957 - May 16, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother, Cheryl Ann Metcalf. Mom was one of, if not the hardest working women we knew. At one time she held as many as seven part time jobs. Mom, however, always found space in her busy schedule for family,...
Wilma Jean R. Langmeier
May 15, 2026
POTOSI – Wilma Jean Langmeier, age 90, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on May 15, 2026, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Platteville, Wisconsin. She was born on November 15, 1935, the daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Nihles) Reuter. Wilma Jean dedicated much of her life to serving her community and caring for others. She worked at the Midway Tavern...
Robert Lee Funk
May 12, 2026
CUBA CITY – Robert Lee Funk, age 97, of Cuba City, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1929, in Fennimore, the son of William O. and Phyllis S. (Hinson) Funk. Robert attended Union School through the seventh grade. He farmed near Lancaster until 1950 when he enlisted in the United...
William D. "Bill" Johnson
May 11, 2026
MT. HOPE – William D. “Bill” Johnson, age 85, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1941, in California, the son of Edgar and Buela (Jackson) Johnson. Bill served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during Vietnam and graduated from high school in Hawaii during his...
Atlas Scott Thomas Sommers
May 3, 2026
Atlas Scott Thomas Sommers was born December 21, 2025. He passed away May 3, 2026.
This tiny little guy came into this world early and left us far too soon. But not before experiencing his infectious smile and those huge dimples. Though Atlas’s time here was short, the place he holds in our hearts is immeasurable.
He is loved by his parents,...
Virginia D. Yoose
Apr 26, 2026
Virginia D. “Ginger” Yoose, age 99, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on February 25, 1927, in Lancaster, the daughter of George and Mildred (Hoffman) Wieland. Ginger graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Earl M. Yoose on September 10, 1946. He preceded her...
Robert B. "Bob" Lange
Apr 22, 2026
POTOSI – Robert B. “Bob” Lange, age 83, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born November 24, 1942, in Platteville, Wisconsin to LaVern and Anna Mae (Richter) Lange. Bob attended high school in Platteville and East Dubuque where he graduated. He served his country in the...
Kenneth E. Carpenter
Apr 18, 2026
BAGLEY – Kenneth E. Carpenter, age 79, of Bagley, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1946, in Madison, the son of Edward D. and Esther Pauline Louise Bultman. Ken graduated from Cassville High School in 1964. He worked in pest control for forty years. On May...
Arla Jean Powers
Apr 17, 2026
Arla Jean Powers, age 93, of Bloomington, Wisconsin, formerly of McGregor, Iowa, was called home peacefully on April 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Arla lived a life marked by devotion, and quiet strength—leaving a lasting impression on all who were blessed to know her.
Arla was born at home on September 15, 1932, in Marquette, Iowa, to...
Joann K. Pellock
Apr 15, 2026
CASSVILLE – Joann Kay Pellock passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family after a battle with dementia. Born June 20, 1941, in Cassville, WI, Joann was the daughter of Lawrence and Leila (Dolphin) Wood. She attended Ramsey School and graduated from Cassville High School in 1959. She loved her...
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