Dyan Lee Winkers
Oct 6, 2026
Mineral Point – Dyan L. Winkers, also known as “Granny Dyan”, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was born April 4, 1939 and was the daughter of Frank and Grace Maurer. Dyan grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin. She married John “Jack” Winkers on August 9, 1958 and they built a life together in Woodman,...
Estella M. Roen
Oct 4, 2026
Muscoda / Ridgeway – Estella M. Roen, age 86, of Muscoda, formerly of Ridgeway, died on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
She was born on September 19, 1940 in Passaic, New Jersey, a daughter of Clarence and Myrtle Hillmuth. She graduated from high school in Newark, NJ.
Over the years, Estella worked many jobs; she worked at...
Beryl Ivan Melcher
Oct 3, 2026
Mineral Point - Beryl I. Melcher, age 94, of Mineral Point passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. He was born on March 23, 1932 the son of Bernard and Lillian (Axtell) Melcher.
A Celebration of Life for Beryl is currently pending and a complete obituary will be posted soon.
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...
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...
Alan B. Gossett
Oct 2, 2026
Mineral Point – Alan B. Gossett, age 68, of Mineral Point and formerly of Elkville, Illinois passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, due to complications following a stroke he had in May 2019.
Alan was born on September 2, 1958 in Herrin, to Julia S. (Freeman) and James Gossett Jr. He was united in marriage to Daniel Lloyd on February...
Collin Giddings
Oct 2, 2026
Ridgeway – Collin E.F. “Shitty” Giddings, age 48, of Ridgeway passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1978 in Beloit, the son of Collin A.S. and Donna Giddings.
He graduated from F.J. Turner High School in Beloit. After high school Collin attended Southwest Technical College in Fennimore where he earned his automotive technician diploma. Then...
Douglas P. "Pug" Johnson
Sep 27, 2026
Dodgeville – Douglas Paul “Pug” Johnson, aged 61 of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in his home of natural causes.
Doug was born on March 17, 1965 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Daniel and Joyce Johnson. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Joyce (Nichols) Johnson, his son, Drew Johnson, his siblings Cheryl (Terry) Rule, Julie (Nick) Solberg,...
Ralph P. Schaaf
Sep 25, 2026
Mineral Point - Ralph Peter Schaaf, 91 of Mineral Point, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 25, 2026 after suffering a brief illness.
Ralph was born on June 4, 1935, to Urban and Leone (Dalles) Schaaf. Following High School in Mineral Point, Ralph enlisted in the United States Army in the 24th Decon Chemical Company...
Dennis L. Fingerson
Sep 23, 2026
Dodgeville – Dennis L. Fingerson, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dennis was born on May 5, 1951, to Bernadette "Dolly" and LaVerne Fingerson. He graduated from Dodgeville High School and began his working career as a busboy before becoming a talented chef at Thym's Supper...
Brian Scott Monson
Sep 21, 2026
Barneveld – Brian Scott Monson, age 62, of Barneveld died unexpectedly on Monday, September 21, 2026 at his home.
Scott was born on April 28, 1964 in Madison, a son of the late Richard and Charlyne (Thompson) Monson. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1982 and went on to earn an Associate Degree at the Madison School of Engineering in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
