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02/07/2026
Obituary for Nicholas "Nick"/"Doc" C. Evanchik at Melby Funeral Home Nicholas Nick C. Evanchik, 78, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Known to many simply as Nick, he was born on March 11, 1947, in DuQuoin, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Marye Starasta Evanchik. Nick proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard
03/28/2024
Obituary for Dolores C. Nihles at Melby Funeral Home Dolores C. Nihles, 88, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dolores was born on February 14, 1936 in Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Sylvester Jim and Viola Reuter Pluemer. She was united in marriage to Robert Bob Nihles on September 4, 1956 at St. Marys Catholic Church, Platte...
03/25/2024
Obituary for Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Prall at Melby Funeral Home Jacqueline Jackie M. Prall, 85, of Platteville, WI, died peacefully in her home surrounded by love, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Per Jackies wishes, there will be no formal services. The Melby Funeral Home Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com...
02/25/2024
Obituary for Marvin J. Kettler at Melby Funeral Home Marvin John Kettler, 82, of Platteville, WI died on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his farm home surrounded by his loved ones. On January 29, 1942, he was the first born of Clinton and Delta Kettler of Platteville. Later in life, he became the older brother of 4 sisters and
02/24/2024
Obituary for Marvin J. Engelke at Melby Funeral Home Marvin John Kettler, 82, of Platteville, WI died on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his farm home surrounded by his loved ones. On January 29, 1942, he was the first born of Clinton and Delta Kettler of Platteville. Later in life, he became the older brother of 4 sisters and
02/19/2024
Obituary for Bill G. Klein at Melby Funeral Home Bill G. Klein, 91, of Oregon, Wisconsin, formerly of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family and loyal dogs. Memorial services will be at Noon, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Gree...
02/14/2024
Obituary for Dennis C. Hoffman at Melby Funeral Home Dennis C. Hoffman, 72, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. A Celebration of Life will be held from 400 700 PM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home Crematory, Platteville. Family is asking friends and family....