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William A. “Bill” Esser
1929 - 2020
Bill Esser

William A. “Bill” Esser, 90, of Freeport, formerly of Lena, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church in Freeport, Ill. A visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Pastor Mark Balmer will officiate the services. A memorial has been established in his memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the March 11, 2020 issue of The Platteville Journal.

Phyllis Armbruster
Phyllis Armbruster

Phyllis Armbruster, 88, of Muscoda, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her home.  A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscoda, 710 N Wisconsin Ave, Muscoda.  Visitation was held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscoda from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 p.m. The family suggests memorials in Phyllis’s name be directed to Agrace Hospice Care or St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Richland Center. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. 

Complete obituary in the April 3rd issue of the Muscoda Progressive.