Local obituaries for Southwest Wisconsin.
Pamela J. Bartels
Apr 22, 2025
Platteville, Wisconsin
Pamela J. Bartels, 67 of Platteville, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Madison Hospital surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Mary Jo L. Droessler Stephenson Robbins
Apr 21, 2025
Delafield, Wisconsin
Mary Jo L. Droessler Stephenson Robbins, 85, of Delafield, Wisconsin, formerly of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, went home to the Lord Monday, April 21, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, with Rev. Peter Auer officiating. The burial will be in the...
D. Darryl Bartz
Apr 21, 2025
Hazel Green, Wisconsin
D. Darryl Bartz, 84, of Hazel Green, WI passed away on April 21, 2025 at Stonehill Health Center surrounded by his family. Darryl married his soulmate Lavona Anderson in Moline, IL. They have four children: David, Tracy, Kerie and Kristi, and celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this past December. Darryl graduated from Alleman High School, Rock Island, IL,...
Ellen R. Wedig
Apr 18, 2025
Madison, Wisconsin
Ellen R. Wedig, 94, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. Tom Kelley officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Elk Grove, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 9-10:15 a.m....
Donald Lee Farrey
Apr 17, 2025
Springfield, Missouri
Donald Lee Farrey, 70, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away at the Springfield Cox Health Center South, Thursday, April 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, Wisconsin with Rev. Bill Vasey officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-2:15 p.m....
Sr. Antonetta Martinka, OP
Apr 13, 2025
Sister Antonetta Martinka, OP, died April 13, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her Remembering Service and Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at St. Dominic Villa. Casey-McNett Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
She was born Aug. 14, 1938, to Rudolph and Josephine (Baron) Martinka in Chicago, Ill., and named Philomena. She professed vows with...
John A. McAuliffe
Apr 13, 2025
Benton, Wisconsin
John A. “Toad” McAuliffe, 74, of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Gratiot, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17 and from 9-10:15...
Sr. Elizabeth Rodkewich, OP
Apr 4, 2025
Hazel Green, Wisconsin
Sister Elizabeth Rodkewich, OP, died April 4, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her Remembering Service and Funeral Liturgy will take place at St. Dominic Villa Thursday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. Casey-McNett Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
She was born Oct. 3, 1938, to John Rodkewich in Washburn, Wis., and was the stepdaughter of Alice (Grace)...
Heidi R. Wackershauser
Apr 4, 2025
Cuba City, Wisconsin
Heidi R. Wackershauser, 47, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-6:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Heidi was born...
Reverend Father Donald Francis Lange
Apr 4, 2025
The Reverend Father Donald Francis Lange entered eternal life Friday, April 4, 2025, after 89 years of life, at Sienna Meadows Memory Care in Oregon, Wisconsin. He was born June 22, 1935, in Louisburg, Wisconsin, and baptized at Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Kieler in June 1935. Fr. Lange is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Adella (Ihm) Lange.
After attending...
Sr. Virginia Helmann, OP
Apr 1, 2025
Sister Virginia Helmann, OP, died April 1, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI. Her Remembering Service and funeral Mass will be held at St. Dominic Villa Thursday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. Casey-McNett Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
She was born July 4, 1935, to John and Ethel (Fitzpatrick) Helmann in Portage, Wis. She made profession with the Dominican...
Philip J. "Phil" Schwinn
Mar 21, 2025
Kieler, Wisconsin
It is with great sadness we announce the passing on Friday, March 21, 2025, of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Phil J. Schwinn, 75. While we will miss his presence here, he has left behind many positive memories to carry in our hearts. Phil faced his terminal cancer diagnosis with a positive outlook, accepting it as...
Samuel J. "Sam" Timmerman
Mar 20, 2025
Cuba City, Wisconsin
Samuel J. “Sam” Timmerman, 73, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, March 20, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Barbara A. "Barb" Stephens
Mar 19, 2025
Benton, Wisconsin
Barbara A. “Barb” Stephens, 86, of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church, Benton, Wisconsin, with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9-10:15 a.m. at the church prior to...
Lawrence P. "Larry" McWilliams
Mar 18, 2025
Cuba City, Wisconsin
Lawrence P. "Larry" McWilliams, 74, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. A loving family man and sports enthusiast, Larry's life was marked by devotion to his friends and loved ones. He enjoyed telling a funny story, laughing with friends, and good food and drink.
Born on October 5, 1950, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, to...
Karen A. Lyon
Mar 11, 2025
Hazel Green, Wisconsin
Karen A. Lyon, 81, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City, Wisconsin, is assisting the family.
Karen was born on April 24, 1943, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ernest and Edith “Dorothy” (Madsen) Wolcott. Karen earned a Master’s Degree in Education from UW-Whitewater, and taught English...
Bo Austin Johnson
Mar 2, 2025
Platteville, Wisconsin
Bo Austin Johnson, 28, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. Private family services will be held. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City, Wisconsin, is assisting the family.
Bo was born on June 17, 1996, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Connie (Cihla) Johnson. He worked at GoDaddy as...
David D. Driscoll
Feb 28, 2025
Benton, Wisconsin
David Dean Driscoll, 77, of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. He spent his final days at Finley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Many stories were shared, some with tears and some with laughter, but all were proof of a life well-lived. To honor Dave’s life, a visitation will be held for family and friends...
Terry P. Hendricks
Feb 11, 2025
Dubuque, Iowa
Terry P. Hendricks, 68, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church, Benton, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9-11:15 a.m. Saturday at...
Luella C. Brant
Feb 5, 2025
Kieler, Wisconsin
Luella C. Brant, 92, of Kieler, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 10 at the Immaculate Conception...
