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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...
John Hermanson
Jan 7, 2022
Dodgeville – John P Hermanson, age 76, of Dodgeville, passed away at his home on Friday, January 7, 2022 with his family at his side after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born December 24, 1945 to Harlow & Lenice (Dobson) Hermanson. John graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1965. After graduation he enlisted in the...
Brian C. Busch
Jan 6, 2022
Mineral Point - Brian C. Busch, age 43, of Mineral Point passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 responding to an emergency fire call. He was born in Dodgeville on September 4, 1978 the son of Mark and Elaine (Flanagan) Busch. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1997. He joined the Mineral Point Fire Department at age 18....
Judith A. Doescher
Jan 6, 2022
Madison – Judith (Judy) A. Doescher, age 75 of Madison, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 31, 1946, the daughter of Bill and Ruby Kitsemble. Judy met the love of her life Randy Doescher on New Years eve 1964 at Club 18. On June 1, 1968 they were...
James "Jim" M. Ludlum
Jan 6, 2022
Mineral Point - James "Jim" Michael Ludlum (Lud), age 69, of Mineral Point passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the line of Duty. He was born on January 29, 1952, the son of Willard and Agnes (Palzkill) Ludlum. He married Sheila (Gilman) Ludlum on June 7, 1985. He worked as an Agricultural Mechanic at the Farmers Store in...
Joseph B. "Joe" Pflieger
Jan 4, 2022
Dodgeville – Joseph Brian Pflieger went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on January 4, 2022 at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Joe (or Brian as he was known in central Wisconsin) was born on July 16, 1947 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the second oldest son of Louis and Bernetta "Bee" (Wendorf) Pflieger. He graduated from...
Daniel W. Powell
Jan 3, 2022
Dodgeville / Mineral Point - Daniel W. Powell, age 57, of Dodgeville and formerly of Mineral Point passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee after a brief illness. He was born in Dodgeville on October 26, 1964 the son of Frances Powell. Dan graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1982. He later attended...
Beverly J. Haefer
Jan 1, 2022
Barneveld – Beverly J. Haefer, age 65, of Barneveld, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on May 9, 1956 in Reedsburg, a daughter of Willie and Betty Lou (Hoff) Haefer. She grew up in Monroe and kept many different jobs as an adult. She worked as a nurse to...
Stephanie Mae Brings
Jan 1, 2022
Dodgeville – Stephanie Mae Brings, age 45, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Stephanie was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Meudt (Ryan), her grandparents Cil & Helen Ryan and Edward & Mary Meudt. She is survived by her son Dekota Edge; her grandson Cory Edge; her daughter Kaitlynn Baumgartner; her brothers...
Maurice D. "Shorty" Chenier
Dec 26, 2021
Dodgeville – Maurice D. "Shorty" Chenier, age 80, of Dodgeville, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on January 12, 1941 in Illinois, a son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Maza) Chenier. He graduated from Lisle High School and on June 22, 1961, he married Katheryn...
Dale R. Tate
Dec 22, 2021
Dodgeville – Dale R. Tate, age 84, of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on October 16, 1936 in Mankato, MN, a son of the late Walter and Anna (Borth) Tate. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at an Over the Road Trucker for Schultz...
Patricia I. Hill
Dec 21, 2021
Dodgeville – Patricia I. Hill age 76 of Dodgeville passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Upland Hills Health surrounded by her family. She was born August 22, 1945, the daughter of Wilbur and Alice (Whitish) Colson. She married H. William (Bill) Hill on April 13, 1963. She worked as a CNA for many years...
Roger C. Hirsch
Dec 19, 2021
Dodgeville – Roger C. Hirsch, age 90, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Mineral Point Health Services with his loving family members at his side. Roger was born on June 25, 1931 on the family farm in Stitzer, Wisconsin. His parents were Adolf and G. Bernice (Smith) Hirsch. He graduated from Fennimore High School in...
Larry D. Conley
Dec 18, 2021
Ridgeway - Larry Conley passed away in Darlington, WI on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 73. He was an animal and nature lover, science enthusiast, and an utterly charming man. Larry was born in Richland Center, WI to Millard and Shirley Conley on September 19, 1948. He was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the United...
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