Ellen Louise Cox Erickson
Jun 6, 2023
Mineral Point - Ellen Louise Cox Erickson passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Born Sept. 8, 1931 at Dodgeville General Hospital to Blanche Gant Cox and G. Vernon Cox. Ellen had two children Karyle Elyse (Dallas Johnson) and Kim David (Claire) Erickson. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, brother George, and daughter, Karyle. Ellen is...
Phyllis Ann Dougherty
May 22, 2023
Dodgeville / Ridgeway – Phyllis Ann Dougherty, age 87, of Dodgeville, formerly of Ridgeway, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Frank and Ester Ann Tourdot on June 15, 1935. Phyllis attended school in the Belleville area and graduated from Belleville High School at the age of 16....
Thomas C. Murphy
May 17, 2023
Hollandale – Thomas C. Murphy, age 81, of Hollandale, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 after a long illness at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born to Clarence and Geraldine (McDermott) Murphy on December 14, 1941. Tom attended St. Joseph grade school in Dodgeville and graduated from Hollandale High School. He married Dolores Ihm...
James L. "Jimmy J" Johnson
May 15, 2023
Dodgeville – James L. Johnson, age 72, of Dodgeville, died on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. James L. Johnson, aka Jim/Jimmy J, was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, family member, friend, teammate, coworker, and community member. He was born in Mount Horeb, WI on September 24, 1950 to Leroy Johnson and Carol Jean...
Charles F. "Chuck" Walczak
May 15, 2023
Ridgeway – Charles Francis Walczak, age 86, of Ridgeway, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on May 15, 2023, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born on April 28, 1937, in Elmhurst, IL, to Anthony and Rose (Grasser) Walczak. He graduated high school from Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL in 1955....
Betty J. Zart
May 13, 2023
Dodgeville / Mineral Point – Betty J. Zart, age 67, of Dodgeville, formerly of Mineral Point passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Betty was born on January 26, 1956 in Lancaster, to the late Frank and June Zart. Betty was a creative and artistic person who enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, flowers, and...
David J. "Buck" Steffes
May 12, 2023
Mineral Point - David (Buck) Steffes, age 67, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville. David was born in Dodgeville, on September 4, 1955, the son of Gilbert and Anna Mae (Ruppert) Steffes. David attended Special Education classes in Dodgeville for several years. He later attended the Hodan Center in Mineral...
Glynn Quincy
May 7, 2023
Dodgeville – Jackie Glynn Quincy passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, after a long struggle with Lewy Body dementia. Glynn was born June 1, 1941 in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin the third child of Herbert Wesley and Elizabeth Bentz Quincy. He was welcomed by his two sisters Beth and Cleo. The family moved to the farm on County M, Iowa...
Donald D. Johnson
May 5, 2023
Mineral Point - With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Don Johnson, age 66, on May 5, 2023. Don was know by many as "Julio." He was a kind man that will be immensely missed. Don was born on May 14, 1956. He attended Dodgeville schools where he later found his passion in trucking. Don was a life...
Tylor J. Wilson
May 4, 2023
Dodgeville – Tylor J. Wilson, age 37, of Dodgeville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Tylor was born on May 17, 1985 to Doug Wilson and Wendy Lucas in Dodgeville and grew up on the Wilson Family Farm in Jonesdale, where he and his brother enjoyed riding dirt bikes and...
Robert Charles Brown
May 3, 2023
Mineral Point - Robert C. Brown, age 81, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2023 at home surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Bob was born on May 30, 1941 to Charles and Anna Marie (Reger) Brown. He grew up farming in Dodgeville and attended Dodgeville schools. Dad was a handyman and jack of all...
Martin Estell Connell
May 3, 2023
Mineral Point – Martin E. Connell, age 89, of Mineral Point, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. Martin was born on April 22, 1934 in Jefferson, Missouri, a son of the late William and Lillie May (Odom) Connell. Martin proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 115th Fighter Wing during the Korean War from...
Frances S. "Frannie" Powell
Apr 21, 2023
Dodgeville/Mineral Point - Frances S. "Frannie" Powell, age 84, of Dodgeville and formerly of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Mineral Point Health Services. Frances was born on December 16, 1938 the daughter of William and Erna (Streich) Powell. She graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1956 and then later that year she enlisted...
Henry James Schaaf
Apr 21, 2023
Dodgeville – Henry James Schaaf age 70 of Dodgeville passed away peacefully with family on Friday, April 21, 2023. Henry was the first son born to Vincent and Florence Schaaf of Mineral Point, WI. Henry graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1971 and after graduating Henry started driving semi and dump trucks, including 20 years with the Iowa County...
Ruth Ann Uppena
Apr 20, 2023
Dodgeville / Milwaukee – Ruth Ann Uppena, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Mel's Haven in Dodgeville, WI. She was born on February 26, 1941, to Robert L. and Helen K. (Esser) Uppena in Lancaster, WI. She grew up on the family farm near Bloomington, WI and attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School, Bloomington High School,...
Connie Lou Haga
Apr 7, 2023
Mt. Horeb - Connie Lou (Williams) Haga, age 67, of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 7, 2023. Connie was born on May 17, 1955 in Dodgeville, WI to Clifford and Golda (Belgum) Williams. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1973 and married the love of her life, Patrick 'Pat' Haga, the same...
Charles L. Knutson
Apr 1, 2023
Platteville / Mineral Point - Charles (Chuck) L. Knutson Jr. age 68 of Platteville formerly of Mineral Point passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023 after a tough fight with cancer. He was born January 28, 1955 the son of Jo and Charlie Knutson. He graduated in 1973 from Mineral Point High School. He married the love of his life...
Kathleen L. "Kathy" Krase
Mar 28, 2023
Mineral Point - Kathleen "Kathy" Lou Krase, age 60, of Mineral Point, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Kathy was born on October 24, 1962, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Russell and Gayle (Smeja) Krase. She graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1980. Kathy worked in a variety of settings including waitressing, personal care, and other various service industry...
Gary Robert Coyier
Mar 28, 2023
Mineral Point - Gary R. Coyier, age 69, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in his sleep on the farm on March 28, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1953 in Madison, Wisconsin as the fourth son of Robert and Darlene (Grunow) Coyier. Gary was united in marriage to Betty Hanson on August 11, 1973 at the Little...
Daniel M. Nihles
Mar 23, 2023
Linden / Highland – Daniel Nihles, age 31, of Linden, formerly of Highland passed away March 23, 2023. Daniel was truly a one of a kind man and was always willing to put others needs before his own, to say he had a big heart would be an understatement. Daniel or as most called him Danny was truly a family...
