Suzanne M. Bottum-Jones
Sep 19, 2026
Mineral Point - Suzanne Bottum-Jones - Life for Suzanne Bottum-Jones was a dance shared step-by-step with Rick, her beloved husband of 37 years. Suzanne and Rick really did dance through life together. Whether they were out on the dance floor or home on their six-generation Wisconsin farm, they had a way of moving through everything side by side—changing course when...
Mary Jane Rideout
Sep 16, 2026
Mineral Point - Mary Jane Rideout, age 97, of rural Mineral Point, passed away peacefully in the home she was born on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1929, to Charles H and Eunice (Howard) Yeager. She was the 3rd of four sisters; Ruth Jungbluth, Donna Ralph and Joyce Harris.
She graduated from Mineral Point High School...
Joan G. Huxtable
Sep 17, 2026
Mineral Point - Joan Gay Huxtable, age 85, of Mineral Point, passed away at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center (UHH) in Dodgeville on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Joan was born on December 6, 1940 on the Calvert Family Farm in Willow Springs Township to Fremont and Marian Calvert.
Joan was a proud Darlington Redbird graduating in1959 and then went on to...
Thomas William Schaaf
Sep 16, 2026
Mineral Point - Thomas William Schaaf, age 79, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at the family farm, after a courageous battle with diabetes and kidney disease.
Tom was born on March 23, 1947, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Francis and Annabelle (Hottenstein) Schaaf. He attended Oak Park Country Grade School...
Larry Lee Wasley
Jan 15, 2026
Dodgeville - Larry Lee Wasley age 81, of Dodgeville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026.Larry resided his whole life in Iowa County. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1963 and later settled in Dodgeville, marrying Sheila M. Heaton on July 13, 1970.They raised five children Pam (Mark) Paynter, Amy (Stephen) Palmer, Travis (Cristina) Wasley, Alison Wiegel (John Mueller)...
Paul F. "Pookie" Kearns
Sep 14, 2026
Mineral Point - Paul Francis “Pookie” Kearns, age 71, of Mineral Point, passed away at home on Monday, September 14, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
Paul was born on February 1, 1955, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Paul and Marie (Filardo) Kearns.
Paul began his working career at Wendtlandt's Construction before joining Ivey Construction, where he worked for...
Mildred I. "Millie" Blabaum
Sep 13, 2026
Dodgeville – Mildred "Millie" Irene James Blabaum, age 91, of Dodgeville, passed on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living.
She was born on December 17, 1934, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Harland and Blanche James, Millie spent her life building deep roots in the community she loved so dearly.
A proud 1952 graduate of Dodgeville High School, Millie began her career...
Carey L. "Red" Scheel
Aug 31, 2026
Blue Mounds – Carey L. “Red” Scheel, age 72, of Blue Mounds, died on Monday, August 31, 2026 at his residence in Muscoda.
He was born on March 3, 1954 in Portage, a son of the late Kenneth and Charlotte (Haynes) Scheel.
Carey proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1973 – 1977. He worked as a mechanic and was an...
Marcella Ann Scullion
Sep 9, 2026
Dodgeville - Marcella Ann Scullion, age 83, of Dodgeville, passed away surrounded by her loving family and her loyal and loving dog Finn on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
She was born on June 27, 1943, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Vernell and Elaine Rowe, Marcella lived a life defined by devotion to her family, to those in her care, and to everyone...
Mary I. Keyes
Sep 4, 2026
Mineral Point - Mary I. Keyes, age 77, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully Friday, September 4, 2026, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 5, 1949, in Madison, WI to Joseph and Ann (Walsh) Kneeland. She was raised in Mineral Point, WI and graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1967. Mary...
Eloise Dawn Wolfe
Sep 1, 2026
Highland – Eloise Dawn Wolfe said “goodbye” before we could say “hello” and was born sleeping early in the morning on September 1, 2026 to parents Andrew and Grace Wolfe, and her big sister Ivy.
Despite her short time on Earth, she brought immense joy and made a large impact on so many. She had the sweetest face with the littlest...
Lorraine Marie Adams
Aug 20, 2026
Mineral Point - Lorraine Marie Adams, age 96, of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dodgeville.
She was born on August 24, 1929 the daughter of Wilfred and Mary (Schmitt) Polkinghorn. Lorraine married Robert "Pep" Adams on November 12, 1948 at the Congregational Parsonage in Mineral Point.
Lorraine worked at Mineral...
Daniel Leo Reger
Aug 10, 2026
Wisconsin Dells - Daniel (Dan) Reger, age 79, of Wisconsin Dells passed away on August 10, 2026 from glioblastoma. He was born Aug. 6, 1947 to Otto and Lucille (McMahon) Reger. He was the twelfth of 13 children.
Dan graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1965 where he was a member of the inaugural wrestling team. Dan was an Airforce...
Lois JoAnne Meuer
Aug 7, 2026
Lake Geneva – Lois JoAnne Bisarek Meuer, age 91, of Lake Geneva, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Rosebrook Senior Living.
Lois was born July 12, 1935, daughter of Michael and Mary Bisarek. On February 7th 1959 she married William N. Meuer and celebrated 67 years together.
They loved and raised 7 children Louise Powers (Larry), Carol Schappel (Bryan), Daniel...
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,...
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 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,...
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...
