Judith Mae Buss
May 25, 2025
Belmont - Judy Buss, born May 25, 1939 in the village of Belmont to Gilbert and Anna (Schult) Ludlum. She died May 25, 2025 in Platteville hospital, surrounded by family on her 86th birthday. She was married to Donald Buss on August 23,1958 in St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont (first wedding held in the new church). Together they farmed in...
David Rhey Drake
May 24, 2025
Mineral Point - David Rhey Drake, age 74, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born on February 27, 1951, David was the son of Melvin Guy Drake Jr. and Madonna Jean Lacombe. After the passing of his mother, he was lovingly raised by Hope Adams. He is preceded in death by his beloved...
Jerome W. Hefty Sr.
May 7, 2025
Burlington – Jerome W. Hefty, Sr., of Burlington, WI joined his family in heaven on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1943, the 13th of 14 children to Peter and Sophia (Mikula) Hefty. He attended Burlington schools and joined the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict and was stationed in Japan as an aircraft...
Francis J. Smith
May 3, 2025
Mineral Point - Francis John "Smitty" Smith, 84 of Mineral Point passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at home surrounded by his family, due to congestive heart failure and complications following surgery. Francis was born on August 30, 1940, to Cecelia Basting, Smith, Peasly, Edmonds and Leo Smith. Francis attended school in Lead Mine and Mineral Point. He graduated from...
Hubert F. "Huey" Byrne
May 2, 2025
Mineral Point - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hubert Francis Byrne. "Huey," departed this world just three days shy of his 81st birthday. Huey was born on May 5, 1944, raised in the small town of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. There, he developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of his surroundings and remained to serve his community....
Betty Lou Baker
Apr 30, 2025
Linden - Betty Lou Baker, age 92, of Linden passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1933 the daughter of Carson & Melvina (Levake) Gard. Betty married Clifford Bartle and later married Harley Baker. Betty Lou was a devoted mother. She enjoyed camping, traveling to Texas and crocheting. She also babysat many children...
Carol Marie Philipps
Apr 20, 2025
Dodgeville – Carol Marie Philipps, age 92, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Carol was born to Albert and Alice Skogen on January 12, 1933. She and James Philipps were married on April 18, 1953 and resided in Dodgeville, WI. Carol enjoyed crocheting, sewing, painting,...
Eileen Marie Mercedes (Goldthorpe) Drake
Apr 20, 2025
Mineral Point - Eileen (Goldthorpe) Drake, age 76, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in the home of her daughter in Blanchardville. Born on December 10, 1948, in Beloit, Wisconsin, Eileen was the daughter of Robert and Claire Goldthorpe. She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant sister Dorothy; her sisters Marsha and Terri;...
Daniel W. Sullivan
Apr 3, 2025
Dodgeville – Daniel William Sullivan, age 83 of Dodgeville, died surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, April 3, 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dan was born to John and Rita Sullivan in Waterloo, Iowa in 1942. He married the love of his life, Terry Syverson, and together they raised 2 children: Lisa and Darrin. For 35 years,...
Katherine M. "Kate" Martin
Mar 31, 2025
Mineral Point – Katherine M. "Kate" Martin, On March 31, 2025, surrounded by a small gathering of her family, Kate passed away peacefully to be with The Lord following a series of complications linked to the treatment of underlying health problems. As a testament to a long and fruitful life, Kate is survived by many. She is the loving mother...
Gerald H. "Jerry" Ewert
Mar 30, 2025
Mineral Point – It is with great sorrow to announce, Gerald (Jerry) Herbert Ewert, age 72, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Linda, on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at their home in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Gerald was born on August 21, 1952 to Eugene D. Ewert and Mary Ann Kort in Wausau, WI. After Eugene's death...
John Harland Blabaum
Mar 27, 2025
Dodgeville – John Harland Blabaum, age 68, of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on March 27, 2025, at UW Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Born on April 23, 1956, in Dodgeville to Beauford and Mildred (James) Blabaum. He grew up with two brothers and kept his parents on their toes. John enjoyed farming...
George M. Laufenberg
Mar 23, 2025
Dodgeville – George Martin Laufenberg, age 83, of Dodgeville, died peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. George was born to Ray and Mary Laufenberg (McGill) on November 12, 1941. George married the love of his life, Pat Ruth Sliter, on September 30, 1961 and they were blessed with 63 wonderful years of marriage. Together...
Nancy Ann Gorder
Mar 21, 2025
Mineral Point - Nancy Ann Rounds Gorder, age 70 of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 21, 2025. Nancy entered her heavenly home from Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin after a very short illness. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Steve, and her good friends,...
Donald E. "Don" Moen
Mar 21, 2025
Rewey – Donald (Don) Ernest Moen Sr., age 82, of Rewey, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 21, 2025, at his home. Don was a proud Army veteran from October 1964 to October 1970. He was born on June 25, 1942, in Dodgeville, the son of Ernest and Amy (Eaton) Moen. Don attended Barneveld high school. He was united in...
Martin C. "Marty" Alvstad
Mar 13, 2025
Laurier, Washington / Dodgeville – Martin Clifford Alvstad, age 75, of Laurier, WA, formerly of Dodgeville, died on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home. Martin was born on September 16, 1949, in Dodgeville Wisconsin. Marty grew up on a dairy farm. One story that the family has always talked about was the day that Marty fell out of the...
Randall V. Prochaska
Feb 27, 2025
Fennimore / Mineral Point- Randall V. Prochaska, age 64 of Fennimore and formerly of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. Randy was born on May 29, 1960 to Lavern & Lorraine Prochaska of Fennimore, WI where he grew up spending time with his siblings fixing cars, cracking jokes, and loving each...
Joanna F. Hying
Feb 26, 2025
Mineral Point – Joanna Fecht Hying, age 97, of Mineral Point, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1927, in Highland, Wisconsin, the youngest of six children born to Harry and Katherine (Munz) Fecht. At 5 and 14 years old, Joanna lost her father and mother, respectively, and was cared for by her older...
Marcia Rae Gort
Feb 23, 2025
Dodgeville – Marcia Rae Gort, age 75 of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from cancer. Marcia was born on August 25, 1949 in Mineral Point, WI at St. Joe's Hospital. She lived with her parents, older brother, identical twin sister, and younger brother on a farm in Jonesdale, WI. After graduating from Mineral Point High School...
Samuel Joseph Graber
Feb 23, 2025
Rochelle, IL / Mineral Point – Samuel Joseph Graber, age 82, time on earth ended early Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle, IL. We are sad. Yet, we are grateful his suffering has ended and he is now at peace. Sam was born on June 27, 1942 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He was the seventh child of Ernest...
