Peggy J. Murphy
Nov 12, 2024
Ridgeway – Peggy (Johnson) Murphy, Our wife, mom, and grandma, went home to the Lord on November 12, 2024 after a six year battle with Dementia. Peggy was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on September 29, 1945 to Carol Jene (Yost) Johnson and Russell Vernon Johnson. She was raised on the family farm, learning the ethic of hard work. Peggy graduated...
Gayle L. Ryan
Nov 11, 2024
Dodgeville – Gayle L. Ryan, age 70, of Dodgeville WI died Monday November 11, 2024 in the comfort of her home after a year long illness. Gayle was born in Baraboo, WI on February 17, 1954, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Kiesling, the only girl with four brothers. She was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Susan Kay Dickinson
Nov 5, 2024
Rewey - Susan Kay Dickinson, age 71 of Rewey passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1953 in Dodgeville Wisconsin, the daughter of Bob and Anna (Butteris) Lynch. She married the love of her life Roger Dickinson in May of 2001. Sue graduated from...
Dianne C. Lease
Nov 4, 2024
Ridgeway / Verona – Dianne C. Lease, age 87, formerly of Verona and Ridgeway, died on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on October 20, 1937 in Madison, a daughter of Charles and Beatrice Stampfl. She graduated from Verona High School. On February 23, 1957, she married Gerald Lease. He preceded her in...
Marion L. Ladd
Nov 1, 2024
Dodgeville – Marion Lavon Ladd, age 102, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. She was born in Edmund, Wisconsin to Anette (Nettie) and Clarence Rhinerson. Marion grew up as an only child, living with her parents and grandmother, Martha Johnson, whom she helped care for during...
Lynn V. Fargo
Oct 31, 2024
Barneveld – Lynn V. Fargo, age 83, of Barneveld, WI, was reunited with his wife, Kay, in Heaven on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Lynn was born on October 6, 1941, in Madison, the son of George & Verna (Lust) Fargo. He grew up on a dairy farm in Blue Mounds and graduated from Mt Horeb High School in 1959. After...
Edith M. "Edie" Jacobson
Oct 28, 2024
Ridgeway – Edith (Edie) Lewis Jacobson age 87 of Ridgeway, passed away on Monday October 28, 2024. Edie was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dodgeville to Gomer and Lavon (Love) Lewis. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1955. On December 29, 1956, she married her High School sweetheart DuWayne J Jacobson. She was a member of the St....
M. Joan Grimm
Oct 27, 2024
Mineral Point - M. Joan Grimm, beloved family member and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She will be remembered for her warm spirit and joyful presence. Joan was born April 20, 1925 to William and Mary (Kieffer) Lawinger in Mineral Point. On June 3, 1948, she married Joseph Lawrence Grimm. To this union, eight children were...
Jerry Ray Oiler
Oct 23, 2024
Dodgeville – Jerry Ray Oiler, age 72, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on December 21, 1951 to Dillard and Helen Oiler of Nelson, IL. He attended Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, IL. He worked many different jobs during his lifetime and made friends...
Linda J. Laverty
Oct 21, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ - Linda J. Laverty of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on October 21, 2024. Linda was born to Harry and Geneva Stackowski in Chicago on August 7, 1943. She married David Laverty on January 11, 1969 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. They had two sons, Shawn and Jeffrey. Linda was kind, loving and generous. She was an excellent seamstress. She...
Bonnie Jean Vivian
Oct 3, 2024
Mineral Point - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Jean Vivian (Burgess) on October 3, 2024, at the age of 71, after a long and fulfilling life. Bonnie was born on February 3, 1953 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Albert and Mary Lois (Godfrey) Burgess of Mineral Point, WI. Bonnie met the love...
Merlin "Merl" Nadler
Sep 27, 2024
Dodgeville – Merlin "Merl" Nadler, age 92, of Dodgeville, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Merl was born on January 12, 1932, a son of Walter and Clara (Stelse) Nadler of Lake Mills, WI. He attended Lake Mills High School. Merl was active in football and basketball. He lived in Lake...
Ronald R. "Griff" Griffiths
Sep 22, 2024
Mineral Point / Ft. Walton Beach, FL - Ronald R. "Griff" Griffiths, age 54 of Mineral Point, formerly of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville after a long battle with health issues. Ronnie was born on June 12, 1970 in Dodgeville, the son of Gary and Linda (Doan) Griffiths. He...
Michael J. Bartnik
Sep 15, 2024
Mineral Point - Michael John Bartnik, Sr., age 73, of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 23, 1951, the oldest son of Thomas and Gloria (Young) Bartnik. He completed Ranger School Training in his early 20s and forever had a passion for it. He joins...
Dorothy E. Palzkill
Sep 14, 2024
Mineral Point, WI – Dorothy E. Palzkill, age 94, of Mineral Point passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness. Dorothy was born June 9, 1930 in Madison, W. She was the only child of Franklin and Dagny (Rygh) Anderson. Dorothy married Michael Palzkill on July 29, 1961 and they...
Lynette C. Strangstad
Sep 10, 2024
A Celebration of Lynette Strangstad's Life will be held at a later date.
Patrice "Patti" Ann Schmit
Sep 7, 2024
Mt. Horeb / Mineral Point - Patrice Ann Schmit (Patti), age 61, of Mount Horeb, formerly of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 7, 2024 at Ingleside Nursing Home. She was born on October 26, 1962, to Ernie and Wilma Schmit. In 1975 along with her parents, she moved to Sun Prairie and graduated from Sun Prairie High...
Julie Ann Blum
Aug 29, 2024
Montfort / Livingston – Julie Ann Blum, age 61, of Montfort, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1962 in Monroe, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Janice (Severson) Blum. Julie loved playing cards and shooting pool. She owned and operated J's Bar in Livingston for many years. She especially...
Connie Jo Schult
Aug 27, 2024
Mineral Point - Connie Jo Schult, age 54 of Dodgeville, formerly of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2024, at Upland Hills Health Nursing Home. She was born on January 17, 1970, to Wayne and Marilyn (Hunt) Argall. She graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1988 and got a Cosmetology license from SWTC in 1989. She...
Randy L. Cox
Aug 25, 2024
Dodgeville / Barneveld / Mt. Horeb – Randy L. Cox, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024 at the UW Hospital after a tragic skid steer rollover on his Dodgeville farm. He had been missing for three hours - his wife, Lois had found him. He said, "Thank you for finding me". With all the times he persevered...
