LANCASTER – Bernard J. Hinderman, age 76, passed away on March 24, 2024. While his death brings his family great sorrow, his steadfast assurance of knowing where he was going afterwards reminds us all that this world is not our home. Bernie was born on January 26, 1948, in Hazel Green to Raymond and Irma (Weber) Hinderman. He grew up in rural Livingston and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1966. Bernie married Linda Klaas in 1974. They had four children together before going their separate ways. Bernie met Paulette Friederick in 1997. They moved to Lancaster where they enjoyed …
Verona, WI formerly of Cassville, WI – Robert J. Kane “Bob” age 92 of Verona, died peacefully on Sunday morning March 24, 2024, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. Bob was born on September 15, 1931, in Lancaster, WI the son of Daniel and Elva (Wamsley) Kane. He was raised in rural Potosi, attended Saint Nazianz Seminary for two years, graduated from Cassville High School, served four years in the US Air Force, and farmed five years on the family farm. He was married to Dorothy (Hochhausen) on September 13, 1951. Bob served as Cassville Postmaster for 27 years. After …
BLOOMINGTON – Marjorie Ann Patterson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday March 18, 2024, at her residence in Bloomington, which was home for over 70 years and with her family by her side. She was born on a farm on August 23, 1931, the daughter of Leo and Philomene (Recker) Steinl. Marjorie was united in marriage to Robert L. Patterson on June 9, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington. Marjorie and Bob raised nine children, all who survive her. In her younger adult years, Marge helped Bob run the Patterson Jewelry and Gift Store in Bloomington where …
MONTFORT – Stephen H. Sprinkel, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Southwest Health in Platteville, WI surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 22, 1936; the son of Charles and Helen (Miller) Sprinkel. Steve married the love of his life, Marietta DeMassi on October 6, 1956, in Rock Falls, IL. They would have celebrated 68 years together this fall. Steve and Marietta moved their family from Illinois to Wisconsin in 1968. In Montfort they owned and operated Sprinks Tap, created lifelong friendships, and were members of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Steve traveled …
BOSCOBEL – Carson Lloyd Adney was born into our Savior’s loving arms at 8:05 a.m. on Saturday March 16, 2024, at Crossing Rivers, to parents Steven and Christina Adney. He weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 17 inches long. Though he never spent any time here with us in our arms, he has touched many lives, and has now gone to his heavenly home. Carson experienced holding hands with Mommy and Daddy and being told “I love you” an uncountable number of times. Carson is deeply loved by his parents Steven and Christina Adney and big sister Savannah Adney. …
ELMHURST, IL – Edward C. Straka, aged 67, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. Born in southwest Wisconsin, he grew up on a farm and knew what a hard day’s work was. After high school, he joined the Navy. He moved to the Chicago area in the 1980’s using skills learned in the Navy to find work and became a Sheet Metal Journeyman. Edward became an avid runner in his 50’s, participating in many marathons and half marathons and other local races. He enjoyed fishing with his family and friends. He loved to garden and grew potatoes, tomatoes, beets, …
FENNIMORE – Barbara E. Gratz, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. She was born to Daniel and Evelyn (Ransom) Riley on April 7, 1936, in Mt. Ida Township, Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin. Barbara attended Mt. Ida and Rowdon rural grade schools. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1953. She then attended Platteville and Stevens Point State Colleges until she went home to help on the family farm. She met Guerdon Gratz, and they were married July 29, 1956, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Platteville, WI. They resided and farmed on …
BOSCOBEL – Lynn Ann Vial, mother of Jeri Lynn, Levi, and Ashley; age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Gundersen Boscobel Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1951, to Louis and Victoria (Kaleta) Biddle. While attending North Crawford High School, Lynn worked along-side her parents at the Golden Glow Cheese Factory in Rolling Ground, WI. Lynn then worked for many years at Advance Transformer and later at Lands’ End, in Dodgeville, WI. In addition to raising her kids, Lynn enjoyed bowling league, shopping to find the ‘bargain of the day,’ socializing with friends, traveling to …
REWEY – On the morning of March 8, 2024, Dan Liddicoat, age 51, lost his life doing what he loved – driving the milk truck for the family business for 34 years. He was born on April 29, 1972, in Dodgeville, WI, the youngest son of Keith and Betty (Prochaska) Liddicoat. In elementary school, Dan was very involved in the Linden Little League Baseball Team. During high school, Dan was a member of FFA and Swing Choir and he played basketball and football all four years. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1990. He immediately went to work on …
BLOOMINGTON – Donna Knapp, age 70, passed away on Sunday March 3, surrounded by her daughters and loved ones. She battled cancer over the last 9 months and proved to be a warrior in her fight. Donna was born on January 9, 1954; the daughter of Catherine and James Ley, in Prairie Du Chien. She graduated from Cassville High School in 1972. It was not until the 1980’s when she met the love of her life and married Jim Knapp in 1985. They are now reunited with their love in heaven. Donna could be described as one of the most …