Donald J. Ames and Cleone E. (Hall) Ames, ages 80 and 79, of Potosi, passed away within hours of each other surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, a true testament of their love and devotion to each other after being married for 62 years.

A celebration of their lives will be held on Feb. 1 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Potosi Saloon and The Place Next Door, in Potosi. Private family burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, of Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the January 29, 2020 issue of The Platteville Journal.