Richard C. "Dick" Christen
May 10, 2022
Richard Carl (Cheesey) Christen passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022 at the Lafayette Manor in Darlington WI at the age of 87. Dick was born on April 9, 1935 to Eva and Carl Christen. He spent his younger years in Primrose township, where the family made swiss cheese at the Primrose Center Cheese Factory until 1951 when the family...
Suzanne M. Barr
May 9, 2022
Dodgeville – Suzanne M. Barr, age 79, of Dodgeville, died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, with her family by her side. She was born on January 18, 1943 in Prairie du Chien, a daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie (Chapman) Mergen. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1961 and on July 12,...
Lawrence M. "Larry" Murphy
May 7, 2022
Hollandale – Larry Murphy was taken home by the good Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born August 20, 1943 and raised on a dairy farm near Hollandale. He attended St. Joseph's Grade School and graduated from Hollandale High School. After graduation he attended UW-Platteville where he obtained a BA in English, Journalism and Secondary Education, and later...
Audrey Marie Wagner
May 4, 2022
Dodgeville – Audrey Marie Wagner, age 93, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dodgeville, WI on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Audrey was born on October 15, 1928, the daughter of Verl "Pickles" and Gladys (Coyier) Nolen. Her parents owned and operated the Hi-Point Supper Club in Ridgeway for many years. She graduated from...
Patrick V. "Pat" Esch
May 1, 2022
Dodgeville – Patrick Valrie Esch, age 86, of Dodgeville, passed away on May 1, 2022 peacefully at his home, surrounded by family following a very courageous battle with cancer. Patrick was born on November 26, 1935 the son of Valrie and Loretta Esch. He grew up on a farm outside of Dodgeville and graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1953....
Gregory V. Schwartz
Apr 28, 2022
Dodgeville – Gregory V. Schwartz, age 68, of Dodgeville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Belvedere, Illinois. He was born on January 19, 1954 in Platteville, a son of the late Henry and Grace (Lancaster) Schwartz. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1972. He lived in Prairie du Sac and Reedsburg before moving back to his beloved...
Maynard N. Judd
Apr 26, 2022
Dodgeville – Maynard Nathen Judd of Dodgeville passed away peacefully in his home on April 26, 2022 at the age of 89, just 5 days short of his 90th birthday. He was born in Monroe, WI on May 1, 1932 to Nordeen and Rose (Urben) Judd. He attended Mt Horeb High School, where he played football and baseball. He served...
Rosalie S. Zweifel
Apr 13, 2022
Dodgeville – Rosalie S. Zweifel, age 85, of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Rosalie was born on August 13, 1936 in McGregor, Iowa, a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Harrington) Davies. She was raised and educated in Chicago, graduating from Taft High School in 1955 and the then studied...
Melanie Anne Metz
Apr 12, 2022
Dodgeville – Melanie "Mel" Anne Metz, age 37, left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, her birthday. She was born April 12, 1985 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL. Melanie graduated from Janesville Craig High School, and Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI, majoring in Welding. She held many welding positions across the Midwest, most recently working at Latitude, Corp.,...
Richard Todd Douglas
Apr 12, 2022
Richard Todd Douglas, age 63, of Madison died on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Platteville on December 17, 1958 the son of Kenneth and Charlotte (Schaaf) Douglas. He was a fanatic sports fan to the Green Bay Packers, WI Badgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Richard will be remembered for his gentle soul and...
Mark A. Murphy
Apr 9, 2022
Hollandale – Mark A. Murphy There will be one less traveler journeying the scenic roads between Ridgeway and LaCrosse. A beautiful Harley, a Guardian Angel and Mark Murphy. Oh how he loved those scenic summer rides. Our beloved Mark passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was the youngest of eight children born to Michael Clarence Murphy and...
Marilyn I. Liddle
Apr 6, 2022
Dodgeville – Marilyn Irene Liddle, age 90 of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Marilyn was born April 24, 1931 in Scales Mound, IL, daughter of Homer and Irene (Tippett) Jackson. She graduated from Dubuque Sr High where she met Earl, the love of her life. Earl and Marilyn both attended the...
Gerald Lawrence Fletcher
Apr 3, 2022
Mineral Point - Gerald (Jerry) Lawrence Fletcher, age 81, of Mineral Point died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at home after a battle of cancer. He was born in Madison on September 11, 1940 the son of James "Elmer" Fletcher and Rosemary (Egan) Fletcher. He married Carol Corriveau on December 27, 1965 and she preceded him in death in 2001....
Richard Donald Nigh
Mar 31, 2022
Mineral Point - Richard D. Nigh, age 44, of Mineral Point passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born the son of Howard and Kathleen (Freuler) Nigh. As per Richard's request, there will be no services.
Jackie Weier
Mar 20, 2022
Randolph / Dodgeville – Jackie Weier passed away unexpectedly at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital on March 20, 2022. She was born to Sylvester and Helen (Smith) Ryan in Darlington, Wis. on February 10, 1943. Jackie married Jack Weier on July 22, 1960. The two farmed together and raised six children outside of Dodgeville. Jackie spent her life as a...
Andrew J. "Andy" Withee
Mar 20, 2022
Ridgeway – Andrew Withee, Jr., age 80, of Ridgeway, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Lancaster Health Services with his sister, Betty, by his side. Andy was born on September 10, 1941 in Crawford County to Andrew and Elsie (Speth) Withee. Andy lived most of his life in Ridgeway and worked different jobs, including working for the Village....
Delores E. "Toots" Murphy
Mar 17, 2022
Ridgeway – Delores E. "Toots" Murphy, age 84, of Ridgeway, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Bloomfield Healthcare. She was surrounded by her family. She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, on June 24, 1937, and began her career as a CNA at the old Dodgeville General Hospital. She retired in September 2000 from the activities department at Upland...
Donald L. Brindley
Mar 13, 2022
Barneveld – Donald L. Brindley, age 89, of Barneveld, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. Donald was born on February 26, 1933 to Ernest J. and Jeanette M. (Ellis) Brindley. They lived in Mt. Ida, WI. On January 19, 1958, he was united in marriage to Shirley M. Fritz. They shared 64...
John F. "Jeff" Sommer
Mar 13, 2022
Mineral Point - John F. "Jeff" Sommer, age 82, of Mineral Point passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Dodgeville. He was born on March 15, 1939 the son of Alexander and Esther (Gunnison) Sommer. He was a lifelong resident of Mineral Point and owned and operated Mineral Point Welding and Machine until...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Lawinger
Mar 8, 2022
Mineral Point – Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Lawinger, age 91 of Mineral Point, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Upland Hills NRC surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 26, 1930 to Stephen and Blanche (Bowman) Kail. She was the eighth of nine children. She attended Mineral Point High School graduating in 1948. Betty loved being...
