Local obituaries for Southwest Wisconsin.
Sr. Rosemary Empen, Op
Mar 2, 2022
Footville, Wisconsin Rosemary Empen, OP Sister Rosemary Empen, OP, died March 2, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville, Wisconsin. She was the oldest child born to Bernard and Josephine (Burken) Empen in Rochelle, Illinois. She had six siblings. She is survived by five of them: Shirley Modjallal (Encino, CA), Phyliss Gibson (Madison, WI), Joseph Empen (Forsyth, IL), Carol...
Larry E. Freiburger
Mar 2, 2022
Hazel Green, Wisconsin Larry E. “Gramps” Freiburger, 71, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Stonehill Health Center, Dubuque, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, with Rev. Peter Auer officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook...
Bradley T. Temperly
Feb 28, 2022
Hazel Green, Wisconsin Bradley Thomas Temperly, 55, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at Stonehill Franciscan Services, Dubuque, Iowa, of heart failure. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, from 3-5:00 p.m. at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there will be a short prayer service at...
Travis A. Clark
Feb 21, 2022
Shullsburg, Wisconsin Travis A. Clark, 33, of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, died Monday, February 21, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Pastor Stanton Bockwoldt officiating. Friends may call from 3-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, February 25, and on Saturday...
Elizabeth Mary Topliss
Feb 20, 2022
Benton, Wisconsin Elizabeth Mary “Liz” Topliss, 89, of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Benton with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Services will be live...
Ronald D. "Butch" Wright
Feb 17, 2022
Benton, Wisconsin Ronald D. “Butch” Wright, 79, of Benton, Wisconsin, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Epione Pavilion, in Cuba City, Wisconsin. Friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Leadmine Primitive Methodist Church, Benton, Wisconsin. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Leadmine Primitive Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Vasey...
Sr. Marie Sullivan
Feb 9, 2022
Hazel Green, Wisconsin Marie Sullivan OP Well done, Sister Marie Sullivan, OP! She died February 9, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wisconsin. She was born to Dennis and Mary (Sullivan) Sullivan on September 17, 1931. There were three children. She is survived by nieces, nephews, her Dominican Sisters and many loving friends. Sister Marie taught for 19...
Bradley V. Adams
Feb 8, 2022
Cuba City, Wisconsin Bradley V. “Brad” Adams, 52, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, with Rev. David Flanagan and Deacon Bill Bussan officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on the...
Stirling H. Fuller
Jan 30, 2022
Davenport, Iowa Stirling H. Fuller, 59, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 30, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Pastor Ed Santiago officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on the...
Sr. Loretta Zemaitis, Op
Jan 26, 2022
Hazel Green, Wisconsin Sister Loretta Zemaitis, OP, died January 26, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wisconsin. She was born to Anton and Pearl (Kucharski) Zemaitis on May 5, 1922, in Chicago. She was the youngest of seven children. At the time of her birth, her oldest brother, Walter, was 24! Sister Loretta is survived by nieces, nephews...
Sr. Barbara Ann Bell
Jan 17, 2022
Sinsinawa, Wisconsin Sister Barbara Bell, OP, died January 17, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wisconsin. She was born to Walter and Ruth (Demerath) Bell, September 5, 1931, in Appleton, Wisconsin. There were three daughters. She is survived by nephews, nieces and her Dominican family. For 23 years she taught in Catholic elementary schools in the following states:...
Floyd D. Kunkel
Jan 16, 2022
Dubuque, Iowa Floyd D. “Fuzz” Kunkel, 78, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Bethany Home, Dubuque, with his loving wife at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, Wisconsin, with Rev. Bernard Rott and Deacon Larry Tranel...
Aurora V. Coffman
Jan 12, 2022
Galena, Illinois Aurora Vayda May Coffman was born sleeping on January 12, 2022, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity, Moline, Illinois. She was carried for 24 weeks by her loving mommy, Brittany. She was loved beyond measure by her daddy, Travis, her big brother, Weston, and her big sister, Natalie. Daddy and siblings would show her love by kissing Mommy’s...
David T. Richard
Jan 11, 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin David T. “Dave” Richard, 67, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, formerly of Kieler, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, Wisconsin, with Rev. Bart Timmerman and Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Services will...
Merrell P. Casper
Jan 8, 2022
Cuba City, Wisconsin Merrell P. Casper, 71, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away January 8, 2022 at ManorCare Health Services in Dubuque. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Services will be live streamed through the funeral home’s Facebook...
Merton B. Deiter
Dec 24, 2021
Cuba City, Wisconsin Merton B. Deiter, 100, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away December 24, 2021 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on the funeral...
Jerry L. Newman
Dec 21, 2021
Cuba City, Wisconsin Jerry L. Newman, 76, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at home. Services will be will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Primitive Methodist Church, New Diggings, Wisconsin, with Rev. Bill Vasey officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on the funeral home page. Burial will be...
Margaret M. Steinhart
Dec 11, 2021
Platteville, Wisconsin Margaret M. Steinhart, 83, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Edenbrook of Platteville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan and Deacon Bill Bussan officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on...
Mary Jane Foht
Dec 11, 2021
Cuba City, Wisconsin Mary “Jane” Foht, 82, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, December 11, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial for both Mary Jane and Gary Foht will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Services will...
Sr. Marie Malachy Griffin, Op
Dec 10, 2021
Sister Marie Malachy Griffin, OP, died Dec. 10, 2021 at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. She was born to James and Grace (Cusack) Griffin July 7, 1939, in Oak Park, Ill. The Griffin's had three daughters: Sister Marie Malachy OP, Sister Mary James, OP and Jean Marie Crimmins (George). They surely delight in being together, once again, in...
