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Dorothy Elaine Genthe
1929 - 2021
Dorothy Genthe

A life-long Platteville resident, 91-year-old, Dorothy Elaine Genthe, passed away Tuesday April 13 at the Meadows Assisted Living Center in Fall River.

The Jensen Funeral Home in Columbus, and the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is assisting the family. The visitation for Dorothy Genthe was held Sunday, April 18 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Platteville. Visitation was from 1–3 p.m. at the church with funeral services immediately following.  The family asked that face masks be worn. Memorials in Dorothy’s name may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 200 Broadway Street, Platteville WI 53818, or the organization of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.

A complete obituary is in the April 21, 2021 issue of The Platteville Journal.

Beatrice Peterson 1958-2024
Beatrice Peterson 1958-2024
Beatrice Peterson 1958-2024

Beatrice A. “Bea” Peterson, 84, of Ferryville, WI, passed away Sunday, January 5, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse with her family by her side.  She was born on September 6, 1940 in Vernon County to Jerald L. and Irene M. (Erickson) Runice.  On April 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to James D. Peterson. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in Viroqua.  A private family burial will be in the Ferryville Cemetery, Ferryville.  Visitation will be on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in Viroqua is entrusted with her services.

The family would like to thank the Gundersen staff for all their support.

Online Condolences: www.poppfcs.com