September 2021

Pauline M. Pitzen, age 74, of Lancaster, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on September 18, 1947. Pauline graduated from Potosi High School and then was united in marriage to James “Jim” Pitzen on October 23, 1965, at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. In her younger years, Pauline loved being at home raising her children. She was involved throughout their years and was also very active with the area 4-H groups. Pauline loved children and babysat for numerous families in the community. Pauline felt very blessed […]

William “Bill” Joseph Bussan, age 52, of Montfort, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his residence in Montfort. Bill was born January 20, 1969, in Dodgeville, WI the son of Dennis and Clara (Schlueter) Bussan. Bill graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1987. He went on to attend the SWTC in Fennimore and then UW-Platteville.  Bill was united in marriage Tansinee “Tanya” Nitprasert on August 20, 2016. Bill was employed at Lands’ End in Dodgeville, Hypro in Platteville, and Dollar General as a district manager throughout his earlier years of employment. He had been currently working

Ronald K. Conley, age 58, of Mt. Hope, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 26, 2021, at his residence in Woodman Township. He was born on January 11, 1963, in Lancaster the son of Leonard and Judith (Giesen) Conley. Ron met Robin Keepers and they began their life together on March 12, 1982. They were united in marriage on October 23, 1993, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Mt. Hope Township.   Ron graduated from Fennimore High School. He milked for a few years until becoming a farm mechanic. He worked for John and Londa Pronald for 18

Teresa Jean Fry, age 56, of San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly due to complications of Covid-19, on Sunday September 12, 2021. Teresa was born December 25, 1964, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Robert and Leila (Laufenberg) Schmitz. She was united in marriage to Greg Fry on February 6, 1997, in Mesa, AZ. Teresa graduated from Lancaster High School in 1982. She and her family moved to Arizona where she was employed as a warranty clerk for an auto dealership for 25 years. Teresa was currently working for her son Keith and his trucking business

Bernard J. “Butch” Scanlan, age 79, of Fennimore, WI passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI due to complications of Covid-19. He was born on August 2, 1942, in Fennimore the son of Charles and Luella (Haas) Scanlan. Bernard attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Fennimore High School in 1961. During his high school years, he met the love of his life, Sandra Waltz, on a blind date. He worked at the Stitzer Cheese Factory following graduation, and then served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966 while stationed at Fort