LANCASTER, WI - Sean P. "SP" Scott, age 51, Lancaster, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born in Normal, IL on February 3, 1970 the son of Ronald and Julie (Urban) Scott. He went to Senior High school in Dubuque, IA, after which he worked various jobs. While working at Telegraph Herald, he met his life partner, Lori Robinson in 1993. They spent 27 wonderful years together. Sean was a simple man. He loved rocking out to 80's hair metal bands, tinkering with electronics, storm chasing and spending quality time with family. Sean is survived by his life partner, Lori Robinson of Lancaster; Daughters: Jessica Smothers and her two children of...

CLINTON, IA - Danny D. Bridgeman, age 51, of Garden Plain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1969, in Onawa, IA, the son of Verlin "Butch" and Retha Lee (Hasbrouck) Bridgeman. Danny attended Charter Oak/Ute, Iowa and Albany, IL grade schools, graduating from Fulton High School in 1987. He was confirmed into the Albany United Methodist Church. Danny worked with his father in construction in Ida Grove, IA, until moving to Clinton, IA, where he worked at Collis Inc. and most recently, Rail One. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding ATV's and horses. Danny also enjoyed playing pool, watching his son play football, and was an avid LA Raiders fan. He dearly loved...

BAGLEY - Curtiss "Curt" Clarence Witzel, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, after battling multiple medical issues at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital. He was born April 13, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI. On July 21, 1972, Curt married Rose Ann Kalinowski of Mt. Hope, WI in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee and also moved to various towns (Lancaster, Wyalusing) before deciding to settle down in Bagley, WI. Curt was skilled at many trades from running a Filling Station, working as an electrician, a diesel mechanic before deciding to go into business for himself and becoming self-employed as a mechanic. Curt loved fishing, NASCAR Racing, repairing or rebuilding anything in need of...

LANCASTER - Roberta Jean Krogman, age 92, passed away peacefully with family by her side Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green, WI. Jean was born June 15, 1928 in the town of Mazomanie, WI as the youngest daughter of Walter and Selma (Hering) Marquardt. Jean attended Mazomanie schools, but graduated high school from Black Earth, WI in 1946. From there, Jean went on to attend UW-Platteville where her roommate, Norma Krogman, introduced Jean to her brother, Ernie Krogman. After falling in love, Jean and Ernie were united in marriage on November 24, 1949 in Cross Plains, WI. Ernie's teaching and coaching career took them to Cazenovia where he and Jean had their five...

Keith was born October 30, 1924 in Potosi, Wisconsin, one of four children of Art and Oranel Cardey. At the age of 17, he left Potosi to join the Navy, and proudly served our country in the Pacific during World War II, with most of his time aboard a destroyer ship called the USS John Rodgers. Keith was an Electrician's Mate, First Class. In 1946, Keith married Lorraine Morgan, his wife of more than 50 years. Keith and Lorraine lived in Madison, Wisconsin, where Keith obtained his Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin. They then moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where Keith received his law degree from the University of Kentucky. After living in Decatur, Illinois for a few years,...

Lancaster, WI - Joan Marie Sheehan (Hammer), age 70, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 at Sebring Assisted Care in Madison, WI after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Joan was born on December 23, 1950 in Shullsburg, WI to Elmer and Margaret Hammer. She was the youngest of five daughters. Joan married Tom Sheehan on April 8, 1972 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Shullsburg. Joan had very fond memories of growing up in Shullsburg. She was proud of the community and cherished her many friendships. Joan later settled in Lancaster, WI to raise her family, and thoroughly enjoyed the community in which she lived with her husband Tom for 45 years. Joan was the...

BLOOMINGTON - Ruth D. Crubel, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 29, 1931, in Dark Hollow, rural Mount Hope, Wisconsin, the daughter of Virgil and Belva (Oates) Wright. Ruth graduated from Fennimore High School. On August 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Arthur J. "Art" Crubel at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Together they farmed until 1988, when they moved into Bloomington. Ruth worked as a cook and grandparent aide at St. Mary's Catholic School. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its CCW. Ruth enjoyed quilting, Bingo, playing cards, going to the casino, and dancing...

POTOSI, WI - Leo W. "Butch" Reisner, age 82 of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Unity Point Health in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born May 2, 1938 the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Heid) Reisner. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein, Iowa in 1957. Butch enlisted in the Army National Guard. On September 10, 1966 he was united in marriage to Kathy M. Mason at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa. He was employed at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa. Butch started in the foundry, then went to machining, and retired in 1992 from the maintenance and repair department. He was a member of the Oelwein Volunteer Fire Department. In...

POTOSI, WI - Leo W. "Butch" Reisner, age 82 of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Unity Point Health in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born May 2, 1938 the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Heid) Reisner. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein, Iowa in 1957. Butch enlisted in the Army National Guard. On September 10, 1966 he was united in marriage to Kathy M. Mason at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa. He was employed at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa. Butch started in the foundry, then went to machining, and retired in 1992 from the maintenance and repair department. He was a member of the Oelwein Volunteer Fire Department. In...