Beverly Jean Dyreson
Jul 11, 2025
Ridgeway – Beverly Jean Dyreson, age 87, of Ridgeway passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025 at her home due to long fight with her illness. She was born to Tracy and Wilma Tallman on October 8, 1937. She was married to Wayne Dyreson and together they had 5 children. Her greatest love was camping, fishing and spending time...
Donald W. "Donnie" Foster
Jul 11, 2025
Gotham / Ridgeway – Donald W. "Donnie" Foster, age 47, of Gotham, formerly of Ridgeway, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Richland County. Donnie was born on October 25, 1977 in Madison, a son of Greg and Joyce (Kitsemble) Foster. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1995....
James Earl Sullivan
Jul 9, 2025
Mineral Point- James Earl Sullivan, "Sully", joined his wife and a whole pack of dogs on July 9, 2025, after a life well- traveled and well-loved. Born in Wisconsin on June 10, 1945, Sully and his mother made themselves a home in Mazomanie. At the age of 10, they became a family with Bob "90" Miller in Mineral Point. He...
Harold Buckingham
Jul 6, 2025
Dodgeville – Harold Buckingham, age 82, of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Monroe Hospice, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 19,1943 along with his twin brother, Gerald. They were born to Bernice E. (Jelliffe) Buckingham. Harold worked at Wieland Cheese Factory in Dodgeville for 12 years and then at Decar of Middleton...
Mary Jo May
Jul 5, 2025
Mineral Point - Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" May was born on September 15, 1945, to Helen (Paulas) and Frank May. She passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2025. Mary Jo was a lifelong resident of Mineral Point and graduated from MPHS in 1963. She worked at Sokol Crystal Products (now Wi2Wi) from 1976 until her retirement last month....
Ruth Ann Dorner
Jun 29, 2025
Mineral Point – Ruth Ann (Cushman) Weier Dorner, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Mineral Point Health Services. Ann was born on June 17, 1948 the daughter of Ruth (Walters) and Clarion Wilburn Cushman. Ann's mother died at Ann's birth. Ann was raised by her grandparents Mary Elizabeth and Fay Thomas Cushman, and in later years...
Brigid Rose Mcgraw
Jun 29, 2025
Madison - Brigid Rose McGraw, age 42, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 after a valiant fight against cancer. She was born on July 19, 1982 in Madison, WI to Michael and Melinda (Birong) McGraw. She had an instant friend with her brother Bob McGraw as they were "Irish twins" with their birthdays being 362 days apart! Brigid also...
Charlene Ann Blotz
Jun 28, 2025
Mineral Point - Charlene A. Blotz (Shippy), age 81 of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living. Charlene was born on December 30, 1943, in McConnell IL, to Lawrence and Lottie Shippy. She was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Lena-Winslow High School, Class of 1962, and married John "Jack" Blotz...
Alexander Dane Lawinger
Jun 28, 2025
St. Elmo, Illinois - Alexander Dane Lawinger age 24 entered into eternal life on Saturday morning June 28, 2025 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Alex was born on December 15, 2000 to Jane M. Lawinger. Alex's lifelong home was Vandalia, Illinois. Alex graduated from Vandalia high school in 2019. At age 17 Alex joined and served in the...
David F. Leonard
Jun 17, 2025
Highland – David F. Leonard, age 71, of Avoca / Highland area, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Dodgeville, Iowa County, on July 27, 1953, the son of Francis E. Leonard and Angeline C. Leonard (Nihles). Dave's deep connection to the outdoors...
Donald J. Murphy
Jun 15, 2025
Ridgeway – Donald J. Murphy, age 93, of Ridgeway, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at CrestRidge Memory Care with his family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1932, in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Marlin and Greta (Cushman) Murphy. He married Delores E. Jacobson on August 11, 1956. Don grew up on the family...
Howard R. "Howie" Rideout
Jun 8, 2025
Dodgeville – Howard R. "Howie" Rideout, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 peacefully with family by his side. He was born on May 26, 1934 to Ralph and Verda Rideout. He attended school at Pleasant View School, Plum Grove School and Rock Bridge Country Schools. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1952. Howard was united in...
Terry L. Forseth
May 30, 2025
Mazomanie / Dodgeville – Terry Leigh Forseth, age 62, of Mazomanie passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 25, 1962 in Dodgeville to Ronda (Leigh) Forseth. He was later adopted by James "Porky" Forseth. After High School, Terry worked at Lands' End then in 1987 he went to...
Ronald James Mcdonald
May 28, 2025
Gratiot, WI - Ronald James McDonald, age 92 of Gratiot, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Vista West Care Facility in Madison, WI. He was born on November 26, 1932 to John and Hazel McDonald of Gratiot. He married Sonja Jean Gille on December 9, 1957 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gratiot. Ron first met...
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...
