Ruby I. "Rube" Griffiths
Aug 3, 2026
Linden – Ruby Ilene (Brown) Griffiths, affectionately known as “Rube”, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Ruby was born on December 2, 1932, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alice (Brown) Rowe. She was raised by her grandparents, Richard and Mary Ellen (Fine) Brown. She grew up in Linden and started school at a...
Reverend Father Richard John Leffler
Jul 31, 2026
Dodgeville / Potosi – Reverend Father Richard John “Dick” Leffler, age 74, died from complications of pulmonary embolism on Friday, July 31, 2026.
We knew him as ‘Dick’. He was our brother. But to thousands of others in Wisconsin, he was ‘Father’.
He was born to Ray and Margaret (Mulcahy) Leffler on November 8, 1951 in Dodgeville, the third of their seven...
Joseph Carl Ihm
Jul 30, 2026
Cobb – Joseph “Joe” Carl Ihm, age 90, of Cobb, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Greenway Manor in Spring Green.
Joe was born on February 21, 1936, in Fennimore, WI, the son of Walter John and Elizabeth Genieve (Fuerstenberg) Ihm. He graduated from high school in 1954 and immediately began a life defined by hard work,...
Edward Bendik
Jul 24, 2026
Mineral Point – Edward “Ed” Bendik, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. Born in Maiglockchendorf, Germany, Ed built a life defined by service, hard work, and friendship.
A proud Vietnam veteran, Ed served his country with honor before pursuing a career as an engineer. He was known for his strong work ethic, his willingness to lend a hand,...
John M. Tredinnick
Jul 27, 2026
Holmen / Dodgeville – John M. Tredinnick, age 56, of Holmen, formerly of Dodgeville passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 after a long illness. John was born on October 23, 1969 in Dodgeville, WI, the youngest child of Donald and Cathryn (Jewell) Tredinnick. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1988 and then attended St. Cloud University, St. Cloud,...
Edward T. Straus
Jul 22, 2026
Blue Mounds – Edward T. Straus, age 79, of Blue Mounds, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Edward was born on April 29, 1947 in Madison, WI, son of the late George and Delores (Parkin) Straus. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1965. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed...
Ted Robert "Teddy" Galle
Jul 15, 2026
Mineral Point - Ted Robert Galle, age 48, passed away peacefully at his home in Mineral Point with his family by his side. Ted was born to Joseph A. Galle and Margaret (Connor) Galle on April 26, 1978 in the Dodgeville Hospital. Ted was named after his two grandfathers, Ted Galle and Robert Connor. Ted dealt with heart issues his...
Shirley A. Olson
Jul 12, 2026
Dodgeville – Shirley A. Olson, age 77, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Shirley was born on February 6, 1949, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Barneveld High School and, shortly after graduation, met the love of her life, Jerry (Cowboy) Olson. They were united in marriage on December...
Donald J. "Donnie" Mccarville
Jul 4, 2026
Belmont - Donald J. McCarville passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home after an extended illness with his family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1948 in Dodgeville, WI the son of Joseph and Edna (Maigatter) McCarville. Donnie graduated from Belmont High School and continued his education for two years at UW Platteville...
Nancy A. Marr
Jun 29, 2026
Mineral Point - Nancy Ann (Gorgen) Marr, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Dodgeville on July 10, 1946, to Robert and Helen (Collicutt) Gorgen. She grew up in Mineral Point, attended UW–La Crosse, and lived briefly in California....
Gary Bruce Hamilton
Jun 28, 2026
Mineral Point, WI - Gary B. Hamilton, 83, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, from a UTV accident on his farm. He was born May 12, 1943, to Lawrence L. and Etta L. (Boldt) Hamilton and grew up in the Patch Grove area. Gary graduated from West Grant High School in 1961 and immediately entered the Navy. Gary was stationed...
Betty Jean Harris
Jun 15, 2026
Ridgeway – Betty Jean (Withee) Harris, age 94, formerly of Ridgeway, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Lancaster Health Services. Betty was born January 13, 1932 in Green County to Andrew and Elsie (Speth) Withee. Betty attended rural grade schools and Boscobel High School. Betty's family moved to Ridgeway, where she married George Harris. They had one son...
Richard Lee "Dick" Gilbertson
Jun 14, 2026
Dodgeville - Richard Lee "Dick" Gilbertson, age 75, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Richard was born on April 25, 1951, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Lyle and Inez Gilbertson. He graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1969 and began a life defined by hard work, dedication, and service to his community. Upon...
Robert F. "Bob" Brassington
Jun 12, 2026
Lone Rock - Robert (Bob) Francis Brassington, devoted husband, beloved father, and adored grandfather passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on May 18, 1940 to Francis and Velma (Denner) Brassington. Bob grew up in West Port/Middleton, WI and graduated from Waunakee High School. After serving in the Army Reserves, he started...
Dean G. Siegenthaler
Jun 11, 2026
Mineral Point – Dean Siegenthaler, age 54, of Mineral Point, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Dean was born on March 23, 1972, in Monroe to Keith and Marilyn (Smith) Siegenthaler. He joined three older brothers — Gary, Greg (Kath), and Carl (Debbie) — and was later joined by his youngest brother, Eric. He grew up on the...
John "Jack" Hughes
Jun 2, 2026
Dodgeville - John "Jack" Hughes, 90, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by his large and loving family. Jack was born on March 31, 1936, in Elmwood Park, IL, to John and Athel Susan Frost Hughes. He graduated with the first graduating class at Beloit Catholic High School and went on...
Carol Ann Randall
May 31, 2026
Mesa, AZ / Mineral Point – Carol Ann Randall, age 83, joined our Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Carol was born to Ercill and Mae (Rakow) Bowen on August 13, 1942 in Beaver Dam, WI. She grew up in Avoca, WI graduating from Avoca High School in 1960. The last graduating class from that school. She married William Randall...
Robert John Clements
May 30, 2026
Mineral Point - Robert "Bob" Clements was born August 4, 1952 in Quinn, SD to John F. and Colleen (Buchholz) Clements. Bob grew up on his parents ranch 14 miles north of Philip, SD until moving to Wall, SD in 1967. After attending his elementary years at a country school near the ranch, he spent his Freshman year at Philip...
Mary Ann Warner
May 27, 2026
Dodgeville – Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married...
Joyce Alberta Harris
May 17, 2026
Barneveld / Blue Mounds – Joyce Alberta Harris, 93, of rural Barneveld, passed away on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at her home. Born on July 20, 1932, to Charles H. and Eunice (Howard) Yeager, Joyce grew up on the farm in Iowa County, where she developed a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and rural life. She and her sisters,...
