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Elvera C. (Deppe) Scheppers
1940 - 2018
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Elvera C. (Deppe) Scheppers, 78, of Platteville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, after battling cancer, at home surrounded by all of her children.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (519 W Roosevelt) in Cuba City.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville.  Family and friends may call on Friday, Aug. 17 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory (100 Park Place) in Platteville, where a 4 p.m. scripture service will be held.  Friends may also call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.  In lieu of plants and flowers, the family suggests that memorials in Elvera’s honor may be directed to Hospice of Dubuque (1670 John F Kennedy Rd). The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is entrusted with her services.

A complete obituary is in the August 15, 2018 issue of The Platteville Journal.

John Okey
John Okey

CASSVILLE - John Okey, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and lifelong carpenter, passed away on May 3, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. He was 61 years young.  A celebration of John's life will be held this Friday, May 9th, 2025, at J&J Sandbar from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor John's memory by taking a moment to enjoy the outdoors, share a meal with someone you love, or simply sit in the fresh air and reflect. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Cassville is assisting the family.


Complete Obituary in the May 8th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.