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.  

Leila Helen Moseley, 95, of Cassville formerly of Tomah, died on April 19, 2025, at Eden Vista, Madison. She was born on October 27, 1929, to Alloth and Helen (Mahoney) Westpfahl in Tomah, Wisconsin. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Queen of the Apostle's Catholic Church at St. Mary's, 303 W. Monroe St. Tomah. Father Ethan J. Hokamp will officiate. Burial will in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamily.com

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

Cheryl C. Orethun, Age 53 of Lancaster/ Stoughton passed away peacefully at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Madison on Thursday, April 3, 2025. In keeping with her wishes there will be no formal services.

Complete Obituary in the May 15th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.  

LANCASTER – Brenda K. Brackett, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Fr. Mark Miller officiating.  Private family burial will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster.  Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at the church.  Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is entrusted with her services.

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

PLATTEVILLE – Allan M. Burr, age 70, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Lancaster,Wisconsin, passed away on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Private family burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may attend visitation on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Allan M. Burr Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Complete Obituary in the May 15th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.  

MT. HOPE – Robert A. “AJ” Enke, age 63, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington with Pastor Lance Wetter officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date.  Family and friends may visit on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. 

Complete Obituary in the May 15th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.  

Byron W. Richason, 94, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in La Crosse, WI. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse beginning at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A luncheon will take place at First Baptist Church of La Crosse, 1209 Main Street, following the service. For a full obituary and online guestbook, please visit www.schumacher-kish.com.

Complete Obituary in the May 15th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent. 

LANCASTER - John W. Budworth, age 97 passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville. He was born and raised on the family farm in Beetown Township on October 13, 1927, to the son of George and Elizabeth (Watson) Budworth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Steve Brunner officiating. Burial with Military Rites will be held in St. Clement Catholic Church Cemetery in Lancaster. Visitation will be held. from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday, at the church. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit: www.larsonfuneralhomes.com.

Complete Obituary in the May 22nd issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.