Laverne R. "Lewis" Bryant
Feb 14, 2022
On February 14, 2022 our family lost a father, husband, brother, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and cousin. The world lost a great man, companion and dear friend. Laverne (Lewis) Robert Bryant left us too soon at the age of 88. He was the husband of his late wife, Loretta Bryant; father to his only child and light of his life,...
Victoria Galle
Feb 10, 2022
Madison - Victoria Fabian Galle, age 87, died peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on July 1, 1934, in Madison, the daughter of Tony & Mary (Parisi) Fabian. Vickie graduated from Madison West High School in 1953 and went to work for the University of Wisconsin business offices, until the age of 55...
Laurence D. "Skip" Cloutier
Feb 9, 2022
Dodgeville – Laurence D. "Skip" Cloutier, age 88, of Dodgeville, left this crazy world on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 after a brief, non-Covid related illness. Skippy was born on March 16, 1933 to Laurence W and Ida J (Carlson) Cloutier in Superior, WI. His humble beginnings in Superior were hard spent, the early death of his father left him to...
Matthew A. Miller
Feb 7, 2022
Dodgeville – Matthew A. Miller, age 45, of Dodgeville, WI passed suddenly on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the place he loved most. Matt was raised on his generational family farm in Avoca, WI. He graduated from Highland High School in 1994 and then attended Southwest Technical College, receiving an Associate's Degree in Accounting. Matt was most recently the Agency...
James L. "Toad" Evans
Feb 5, 2022
Barneveld – James L. "Toad" Evans, age 86, of Barneveld, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville surrounded by his loved ones. Toad was born in Linden, Wisconsin to Edward and Sheba Evans (Vivian). Toad was a graduate of Dodgeville High School in 1954. He married Sharon on September 21, 1963, at the Congregational...
David M. Laverty
Feb 4, 2022
Scottsdale, AZ - David M. Laverty died on February 4, 2022 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born on April 2, 1943 the son of Vernon and Lenore Laverty. David graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1961. He graduated form the University of Wisconsin with a PhD in Food Research and also served in the US Army. David married Linda...
Patricia J. Hanson
Jan 31, 2022
Mineral Point – Patricia J. Hanson, age 92, passed away at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center on January 31, 2022. Pat, or Patty, as many called her, was born on November 4, 1929, and raised by her grandmother, Catherine Reger and two special uncles, Donald and Ralph Reger. On February 23, 1947, Pat married the love of her life,...
William D. "Bill" Vivian
Jan 30, 2022
Dodgeville/Mineral Point – William D. "Bill" Vivian, age 95, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Bloomfield Healthcare and Rehab. He was born on August 13, 1926, the 2nd of 5 children born to Morris and Fern (Wasley) Vivian. He graduated from Rewey High School in 1944 as valedictorian of his class. Bill married the love of his life,...
Barbara E. Meylor Zaffino
Jan 29, 2022
Mineral Point – Barbara Meylor Zaffino, age 93, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Barb was born on July 25, 1928 in Mifflin, WI to Carson and Maye Jinkins. She married Marvin "Red" Meylor on February 1, 1948 and they raised six children in Mineral Point. After Red passed away...
Donald J. Hoffmann
Jan 29, 2022
Blue Mounds – Donald J. Hoffmann, age 89 of Blue Mounds passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Ingleside Nursing Home. He was the son of Fred H. Hoffman and Wilma Miller and born on March 20, 1932, in Zanesville, Illinois. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956 and was stationed in...
Alvin B. Jackson
Jan 28, 2022
Highland – Alvin B. Jackson, age 69, of Highland, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 24, 1952 in Dodgeville, a son of the late Kenneth and Arlene (Hauge) Jackson. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Viet Nam War. Alvin lived in Virginia and...
John F. "Jack" Cockroft
Jan 24, 2022
Dodgeville – John "Jack" Francis Cockroft, 78, of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on January 24, 2022 after a difficult battle with Hemochromatosis. We are devastated and heartbroken by this loss and will feel the absence of our husband and father forever. He will be so greatly missed. Jack was born on March 20, 1943 to John Cockroft and Hilda Long...
Diane Lynne Alton
Jan 19, 2022
Dodgeville - Diane Lynne Alton, age 81, of Dodgeville passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1940 to Reuben G. and Myrtle I. (Smith) Alton in Dodgeville, WI. Diane attended Lincoln Country School # 8. Diane was blessed to have a mother who taught her to live independently and the skills to work with...
Audrey W. Christie
Jan 19, 2022
Dodgeville – Audrey W. Christie, age 84, of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home. She was born in Northern California on July 15, 1937. She was a 1959 graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in fine arts. She juggled a successful career as an Art Director, freelance designer and greeting card illustrator while raising...
Mitchell Joseph Brittain
Jan 18, 2022
Rewey - Mitchell J. Brittain "Mike" "Corky", age 69 of Rewey and formerly of Thurmont, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 17, 1952 in Frederick, MD the son of Martha Ann Brittain. He married Linda Olson on January 31, 2006 in Frederick, MD. He worked in...
Catherine M. Palzkill
Jan 15, 2022
Dodgeville - Catherine Bystol Palzkill passed into Heaven with her eyes wide open and surrounded by her children on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on October 8, 1929 to Lambert and Freida (Radtke) Orth in Castle Rock, WI.. She grew up in Mineral Point and graduated from Mineral Point High School with the class of 1948. She remained...
Frank Hallada Ii
Jan 14, 2022
Dodgeville - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Hallada II. He passed away peacefully with family by his side, at his home in Manzanillo Mexico on Friday evening January 14, 2022. He was just short of his 91st birthday. Frank led a very active and colorful life between Germany, the United States, and Mexico....
John S. Pluska Iii
Jan 10, 2022
Dodgeville - John S. Pluska III, age 59 of Dodgeville, WI passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Upland Hills Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Arlene Pluska. He graduated from Hoffman Estates high school in 1980 and went on to photography school graduating from the Ray Vogue College...
John L. Yager
Jan 9, 2022
Dodgeville - John L. Yager, age 63, passed away peacefully at the family farm on Sunday, January 9, 2022. John was born on November 7, 1958 to Louie and Suzette Yager. He graduated from Mineral Point High school in 1977. Following school he worked at a farm repair shop for John Pronald where he learned to fix anything and everything....
Kathryn (Kit) M. Knudson
Jan 7, 2022
Kathryn (Kit) M Knudson died on January 7, 2022 with family by her side. Kit was born on October 22, 1958 to Jim and Ag Knudson. She was the 4th of 5 children. Kit was a graduate of UW-Whitewater. She was a special education teacher with a passion for teaching children with significant needs. Kit was a beloved aunt and...
