Troy Coogan
Nov 14, 2022
Madison - Troy Coogan, age 46, died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 7, 1976, in Madison, the son of Dennis and Linda (Basting) Coogan. Troy was a Harley Davidson-loving, free spirit. His greatest happiness was being behind the wheel of his '69 Camaro or his pride and joy, his dad's...
Ann Jane Saxton
Nov 13, 2022
Dodgeville - Ann Jane Saxton was born in 1960 in Middletown, New York. She was the first girl and fifth child of Donald Saxton and his beloved wife Anne. She fell in love with cooking as a child in her grandmother's kitchen and often dreamed of having her own restaurant. Ann's ultimate dream was to become a mother. In January...
David J. "Bud" Gollon
Nov 13, 2022
Dodgeville – David "Bud" Gollon age 85 of Dodgeville passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 with his loving wife Althea by his side. He maintained his sense of humor to the end. Bud was born in Stevens Point, WI on April 10, 1937 to Carl & Monica Gollon. Early years he was in the bait business with his father...
Donna May Ralph
Nov 11, 2022
Cobb - Donna May Yeager Ralph passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 11, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born on August 26, 1927 and grew up in rural Mineral Point where her family farmed through the Great Depression. She attended Mineral Point High School and graduated Valedictorian of her class of 1945. She attended...
Esther C. Zander
Nov 6, 2022
Evansville / Ridgeway – Esther Catherine Zander, age 97 of Evansville and formerly of Ridgeway passed away on November 6, 2022. Esther was born on May 4, 1925 to Fritz and Hannah Amacher and was raised on the family farm on Amacher Hollow Road in Arena. Esther married Wilbur Doescher in 1942 and together they had 10 children. Esther and...
Karen Jo Jenkins
Oct 30, 2022
Dodgeville – Karen Jo Jenkins, age 75, of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on July 13, 1947 in Dodgeville, a daughter of the late Clarence "Punk" and Joyce (Allen) Grundy. She graduated from Dodgeville High School. On January 20, 1967, she married Larry Jenkins. They raised their 4 children...
Dr. Richard Rohowetz
Oct 22, 2022
Dodgeville – Dr. Richard Rohowetz, age 77 of Dodgeville passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 of natural causes. Richard was born on July 16, 1945 to Robert and Twila Rohowetz. He graduated from Queen of Apostles High School. Post high school education included: Holy Name Seminary, St Cloud State University, UW Platteville and Marquette Dental School where he met and...
William L. "Bill" Buckingham
Oct 21, 2022
Mineral Point - William LeRoy "Bill" Buckingham, age 95, died peacefully at his home in Mineral Point, WI on Friday, October 21, 2022. He was born November 8, 1926 on the family farm in Waldwick Township, Iowa Co., WI to Clarence "Roy" Buckingham and Sarah "Annie" Golliner. He attended schools in Mineral Point and graduated from High School in 1944....
Betty Lou Gleason
Oct 15, 2022
Dodgeville – Betty Lou (Needham) Gleason, age 70, of Dodgeville passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 surrounded by family. Betty was born on October 31, 1951 in Lancaster, WI, the youngest daughter of Max and Eleanor (Eisele) Needham. She attended Fennimore High School and later earned her GED from Southwest Technical College. On August 10, 1968 she married Robert...
Trudy Marie Scott
Oct 15, 2022
Linden – Trudy M. Scott, age 66, of Linden, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 3, 1956 in Anamosa, Iowa, a daughter of the late Carl and Shirley (Wagner) Zimmerman. She married Joseph Scott on August 16, 1980 at their home. Trudy worked 41 years in healthcare as...
Joanne B. Basting
Oct 14, 2022
Rewey - JoAnne B. Basting, age 78, of Rewey, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, October 14, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1944 the daughter of Glen and Blanche (Sopher) Burns. JoAnne had a passion for arts & crafts! She enjoyed sharing them with loved ones! She is survived by her children, Tammy (Bert) Menning; Kim...
Theresa K. Hill
Oct 10, 2022
Dodgeville – Theresa Kathryn Hill, age 66, of Dodgeville, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born on January 16, 1956 in Dodgeville, the daughter of Harvey and Geneva (Otter) Reynolds. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1974. Theresa enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and...
Mark Leo "Fink" Finkelmeyer
Oct 9, 2022
Mineral Point - Mark Leo Finkelmeyer, age 47, of Mineral Point, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born to Paul and Gola Finkelmeyer on January 19, 1975, the youngest of seven children. His birth was greatly anticipated, and he did not disappoint. He grew up on the family farm attending Mineral Point schools...
Donna Jean Reeson
Oct 7, 2022
Ridgeway – Donna Jean Ivey Reeson, age 85, of Ridgeway passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1937 in Dodgeville, WI and grew up in rural Ridgeway. She attended Weier Country School and graduated from Dodgeville High School. She was a member of the Barneveld Lutheran...
Arthur J. Hanson Jr.
Oct 4, 2022
Dodgeville – Arthur John Hanson, Jr. of Dodgeville passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2022 – he was 72. Born in Berwyn, IL on June 24, 1950 and was raised in Northbrook, IL. He attended Loyola Academy and went on to work for UPS in Illinois before relocating to Dodgeville in 1979 to start a business. As a Master Plumber...
John R. "Dutch" Schmit
Oct 1, 2022
Mineral Point - John Raymond "Dutch" Schmit, age 62 , of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born in Dodgeville on June 10, 1960 the son of Raymond and Betty (Vivian) Schmit. John loved to hang with his friends; partying, camping and listening to music in Paul's garage....
Therese Mccarragher
Sep 30, 2022
Hollandale – Therese McCarragher, age 94, of Hollandale passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Crestridge Memory Care in Dodgeville following a brief illness. Therese was born on July 16, 1928 in Dodgeville to Patrick and Margaret (Ryan) McCarragher. She was a graduate of Hollandale High School and attended her first two years of college at Edgewood and the...
Kathryn M. "Kate" Mitchell
Sep 22, 2022
Mineral Point/Dodgeville – Kathryn (Kate) Mary Mitchell, age 91, passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, September 22nd at Upland Hills Hospital. She resided at the Upland Hills Nursing Home since 2017, but lived most of her life in Mineral Point. She was born on February 11th, 1931 in Montfort, Wisconsin and was the 6th child of eight children born...
Aaron R. Cushman
Sep 21, 2022
New Glarus / Dodgeville – Aaron Robert Cushman, age 51, the son of Robert and Diane (Arneson) Cushman, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Aaron was born in Dodgeville, WI on August 13, 1971. He relocated to Arizona with family but returned to Dodgeville in 1983, where he graduated from high school. Aaron's career began as a...
Delila G. Rickey
Sep 20, 2022
Ridgeway – DeLila G. Rickey age 93 of Ridgeway passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at The Meadows Assisted Living in Spring Green, WI surrounded by loved ones. She was seven days away from turning 94. DeLila was born on September 27, 1928 daughter of Herman and Evelyn (Meigs) Hanson. DeLila married Bud Rickey on August 28, 1948 at...
