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James S. "Jim" Fuller, age 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his cabin in Ferryville, WI. He was born on September 1, 1952, the son of Wilbur "Bill" and Jean (Cliff) Fuller. Jim graduated from Lancaster High School in 1970 and began working with his father. He married Sherry K. Meighan in 1972 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Fuller's Milker Center started in Bill's garage and has become well known in the dairy industry. Jim's brothers, John and David, joined the business. Jim built a dairy business that provided dairy farmers with products to make them more successful. He treated his employees like they were part of the family. Jim's door was always open to...

LANCASTER - David C. Bainbridge, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021, after a lifetime of love for family, God, community, and business. He was born to Alfred and Modesta Bainbridge on July 24, 1943, in Dubuque, IA. After a childhood of entrepreneurship and education (bachelor's in history), he found the love of his life, and on May 29, 1965, he married Marianne. They raised four children while he worked full-time and gained a master's in psychology, Registered Nursing Degree, and completed his master's in nursing anesthesia. All the while Marianne carried the occupation, he always deemed most important in life, mother. David served his Country as a Naval CRNA from...

Vivian A. Moore, age 82, of Lancaster, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born April 6, 1939, the daughter of Paul and Carol (Cohen) Hollenberger. Vivian graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957 and furthered her education at Vo-Tech in Fennimore, to become a nursing assistant. On February 10, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harley "Joe" Moore at the Lancaster United Methodist Church Parsonage. Vivian was employed at the former Lancaster Memorial Hospital, which is now Grant Regional Health Center, retiring in 2010 after 39 years. She was a member of Oak Hill Climbers Homemakers Club. Vivian enjoyed camping,...

LANCASTER - James Richard "Cuda" Bryhan, age 71, of Lancaster, WI passed away on Saturday, July l7, 2021, at his home from a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Born on July 3, 1950, to Richard and Irene Bryhan, he spent most of his life in Lancaster. He graduated from high school in l968 and continued his education at MATC in Madison, enrolled in the Autobody Tech Program. He was united in marriage to Geralyn Curley on February 10, 1973, and together they raised 5 children. They had 10 grandchildren who he loved spending time with and who affectionately called him "Grandpa Bob" or "Grandpa with the mustache." He enjoyed spending time with his family...

LANCASTER - Roger F. Slaght, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on September 11, 1938, in Beetown, the son of Forest and Lila (Liscum) Slaght. Roger graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Becker and Tuckwood Construction from 1958 until 1971. Roger was employed with the Grant County Highway Department from 1972 until 1974. He then went to work for Tuckwood Construction from 1976 until 1979. Roger enjoyed driving semi during the winter months with his brother, Forie and Ron Nemec. He then joined the Operating Engineers Local 139 where he was...

CASSVILLE - Ruth Ann Lefeber, age 71, of Cassville, WI passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 5, 2021. Born on September 19, 1949, in Burlington, WI, Ruth was the eldest daughter of Rose and Ralph Stern. Ruth attended college at UW-Whitewater for Elementary Education and became a teacher. She married David Lefeber in April 1985 and together had two children, Ronna and Wade. She was also a proud stepmother to Chad, Dana, Jeanna, and Judd. Ruth was an amazing mother, who was always there for her children. When the kids were younger, she attended all their school events and you could see her sitting on the bleachers cheering them on. She made sure all Birthdays were celebrated and made...

LANCASTER - Mary Madonna Kalloway, age 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 3, 2021. A true warrior, Mary had been battling a debilitating illness for several years. Born April 3, 1957, Mary was always a force to be reckoned with her entire life. Despite the many difficult hands life delt her, she lived her life with unmatched strength and determination. Never one to mince words, you knew exactly where you stood with Mary. Where she loved, she loved fiercely, and her greatest joy was her family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Tugs and Babe Robinson; a brother, Gary Robinson; and the love of her life, Richard Kalloway. Survivors include her...

CASSVILLE - Lois I. Dechow, age 86, of Cassville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1934, in North Andover, the daughter of LaVern "Vern" and Gertrude (Kirschbaum) Hampton. Lois followed the love of her life, Calvin Dechow, to Colorado Springs, where they were married on January 7, 1951. After their marriage, Calvin and Lois returned to Cassville where they enjoyed farming for many years. Lois loved playing cards and socializing. Survivors include her children: Linda (Dennis) Johll; Deb (Bob) Hochhausen; Jim Dechow, all of Cassville; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers:...

CASSVILLE - Lillian M. (Fralick) Schnering McKinney, age 92, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born on the family farm, near Bagley, on June 18, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Shrake) Fralick. Lillian graduated from Bagley High School in 1945, followed by nurse assistant training in Chicago and Prairie du Chien. Later, she attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore for EMT training. On April 24, 1948, Lillian married Stanley Schnering at the Methodist Church in Bagley. They moved to Cassville where they owned and operated Stan's Landing and Resort (now called Eagles Roost Resort) for 22 years with their...