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Floyd Mann
1925-2014
Obit - Floyd Mann
Floyd Mann

Floyd J. Mann, 88, Wauwatosa, was born to Eternal Life Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

Floyd was born Aug. 13, 1925, and raised in Platteville. He volunteered for WWII on his 18th birthday and proudly served his country as a mortar-trained infantryman in Europe, primarily in France and Belgium where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Lien; his life-time friend and brother-in-law, Walter (Jane) Burkholder; other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Friday, June 6 followed by a service at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 8424 W. Center Street, Milwaukee.

Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mount Carmel Lutheran Church Endowment Fund appreciated.

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.