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IVA McLEAN
Iva B. McLean, 92, Fennimore, formerly of Lancaster, died Friday, June 27, 2004,
at the Fennimore Community Good Samaritan Center. Iva was born August 29, 1911
in Patch Grove Township, daughter of Lee and Laura (Baker) Cauffman. She
graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1929. She then completed an eighteen
month teacher's assistant course at Fennimore Academy. She helped in a rural
school for a time and worked for the Henry Bidwell family on their farm near
Lancaster. On December 28, 1933, she married Paul W. McLean at the United
Methodist Church parsonage in Lancaster. Together they farmed in Beetown
Township until 1959, when they moved to Lancaster. Iva worked at the former D
& D Store in Lancaster for a good many years. She was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Lancaster and its Ruth Circle. She also belonged to the
Stitch and Chat Club and was an avid reader. Surviving are two sons, Edward (Fae)
McLean, Seneca, S.C. and Maury (Martha) McLean, Lancaster; six grandchildren,
eight great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mable Fry, Boscobel, Virginia
(Lloyd) Toberman, Prairie du Chien and Laura (Ervin) Walker, Prairie du Chien.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul on March 23, 1992; two brothers,
Lester and Jackie Cauffman, and four sisters, Cora Goodrich, Hazel Galer,
Marcella Coleman and Agnes Cauffman. Services were Monday, July 5 at the
Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, Rev. Glenn Wilson officiating. Memorials may
be given to Schreiner Memorial Library, Lancaster Memorial Church, Fennimore
Good Samaritan Center, or Prevent Blindness Wisconsin.
KENNETH NOGGLE
Kenneth "Ski" Noggle, 92 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Thursday
July 1, 2004, at the Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. He was born
on March 11 1912, in Prairie du Chien, son of Clyde C. and Katherine (Moury)
Noggle. He married Donna Knapp on August 18 1933, in Winona Minnesota. She
preceded him in death on December 26, 2000. He is survived by a Granddaughter:
Karen (Tom) Steiner of Prairie du Chien; two great-grandchildren, Cody and
Cierra Steiner both of Prairie du Chien; one brother: Clyde "Ski"
(Marge) Noggle of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Fern (Stan) Chambers of Prairie
du Chien, Shirley (Dan) Pelichek of Big Bend; a son-in-law, Louis Degenhardt of
Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by a daughter Katherine Degenhardt on
December 27 1972, and a sister Elga Phillips in 1983. Funeral services were held
on Tuesday July 6 at the Garrity Funeral Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Father Jack
Wambach S.J. officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du
Chien. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the St. Feriole Island
Baseball field fund. Ski was an avid sportsman, he managed and played for the
local Prairie Baseball teams over the years (Wollins). He was instrumental in
getting the lighting system for the Cecil Smith Field.
GLADYS GOHDE
Gladys L. Gohde, 83, of Prairie du Chien formerly of McGregor, died Saturday
June 26, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
MARION MCCULLICK
Marion S. McCullick, 87, Gays Mills and formerly of Mt. Sterling, passed away
Friday, June 25, 2004 in her home. She was born in the Township of Seneca,
January 10, 1917, daughter of Paul and Anna (Skrade) Paulson. She married Arnold
McCullick, June 8, 1939 in Iowa, he preceded her in death on June 17, 1979.
Surviving are her children Anna Marie (Richard) Crogan, Gays Mills, Wayne
(Nancy) McCullick, Elroy, Alan (Judy) McCullick and John (Linda) McCullick all
of Mt. Sterling, Donald (Dixie) McCullick, Seneca, Mary (Kenneth) Applegate,
Milton; eight grandchildren, Lisa (Jay) Greene, Mike and Jeff McCullick, Sarah
(Luke) Bohlen, Jon (Sandi) Jordan, Travis McCullick, Melissa and Jay Applegate;
and by six great grandchildren, Ashley and Nicole Greene, Dylan McCullick,
Samuel Thomas Bohlen, Sydney and Elisabeth Jordan; and by a son-in-law, Dennis
Jordan, Janesville; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and
parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Arlene Jordan, three
brothers, Paul, Edward and Robert Paulson and an infant sister Dorothy Paulson.
Services were Monday at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees
officiated with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family
Funeral Home in Gays Mills assisted the family.
ALMA ARMSTRONG
Alma I. (Pulda) Armstrong, 71 of Aurora, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004. Services
were Monday, June 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the
Wauzeka Cemetery, Wauzeka.
BRENT HACKETT
Brent A. Hackett 36, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa died Sunday, June 13, 2004, as a
result of an auto accident in Allamakee County, Iowa. Brent was born November
14, 1967 in Prairie du Chien son of Donald and Trudy (Ferguson) Hackett. He
graduated from Mar-Mac High School and attended college at Calmar, Iowa. He
married Becky McMillin on September 17, 1988 at McGregor. Brent farmed and also
worked as a switchman for the railroad. Brent is survived by his wife Becky;
four children, Brittney, Danielle, Regan and Haley; his parents Donald and Trudy
Hackett of Marquette; two brothers, Brad (Janet) Hackett of Independence, Iowa,
Chad Hackett (fiance' Rachel Jones) of McGregor and maternal grandmother, Thelma
Ferguson of McGregor. Funeral services were Thursday, June 17 at St. Mary's
Church in McGregor with burial in St. Pius Cemetery Cherry Mound, rural Harpers
Ferry. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.
CARL RABE
Carl R. Rabe 87, of Potosi and formerly of Prairie du Chien died Wednesday,
June 16, 2004, at his home. He was born June 5, 1917, in Mason City, Iowa, son
of Charles and Clara (Crowley) Rabe. He married Bonnie Wilson on Dec. 16, 1936.
She preceded him in death on June 18, 1983. He later married Gloria Barrette on
Apr. 8, 1992. He owned and operated the Marquette Body Shop in Prairie du Chien
from 1956 until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of the Knights of
Columbus. He is survived by his wife Gloria of Potosi; two sons, Robert (Judy)
of Stoughton, and John of Madison; five daughters, Agnes (Don Piersoll) Dearborn
of Richland Center, Mary (Mike) Miller of Portage, Carol Rochester of Madison,
Kathy (Joel Fillipi) Rabe of Prairie du Chien and Regina Rabe of Potosi; 11
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, June 21, at St. John's Catholic
church with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. The
Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
MYRTLE SCOTT
Myrtle M. Scott 65, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at
her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1939
in Wauzeka, daughter of Mark and Juanita (Winegar) Ingle. She worked at 3M
Company in Prairie du Chien for over 30 years until her retirement. After
retiring she enjoyed her work at the Brisbois Motel in Prairie du Chien. She is
survived by her husband Calvin Scott of Prairie du Chien; two sons; Chuck and
Ron Mansfield both of Prairie du Chien; three daughters; Jayne (Dale Slama)
Pitzer and Jean "Annie" (Fred) Miene both of Prairie du Chien, Joani
Kay (Greg) Vogel of Fountain, Colo.; two stepsons, Todd Scott of Waterville,
Iowa and Tracey Scott of McGregor; four brothers, George Ingle of Prairie du
Chien, Joe (Connie) Ingle of Nashua, Iowa, John (Mavis) and Clarence
"Buzz" (Anne) Ingle both of Huron, S.D.; two sisters; Julia Keister of
Prairie du Chien and Mary Bailey of Ireton, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, Chuck,
Chris, Lydia, Kali, Shaun, Cory, Cody, Desi, Dustin, and Sheena along with three
stepgrandchildren; Alissa, Taylor and Laray, two great grandchildren, Kaci and
Gage. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Robert, and a grandson
Kile. A Memorial service will be Wednesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at the Garrity
Funeral Home Chapel, Prairie du Chien, Rev. Lynn Schreck officiating. Friends
may call on Wednesday, June 23, from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the
funeral home.
DOROTHY BRANDT
Dorothy (Marks) Brandt, 79, of Danbury, and Tucson, Ariz., died June 9, 2004. She was
formerly of St. Paul, and Prairie du Chien, where she resided for 13 years. She
was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, St. Paul, and later employed by Northern
Pacific. She was a homemaker extraordinaire. She was preceded in death by
parents Carl and Anna Marks, to whom she was born Jan. 15, 1925, in St. Paul,
and by grandson Scott Allan Carlson. She is survived by her loving husband of 58
years, Quentin; sons, Steve Brandt (Lynda McDonnell), of Minneapolis and Bruce
(Beth) Brandt, of Des Moines, Iowa; daughters Barbara (Edward) Myers of Prairie
du Chien, and Christine (Gene) Carlson of Lake Orion, Mich.; and seven
grandchildren, including Brittany, Andrea and Michelle Myers of Prairie du
Chien. Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at First Memorial Funeral
Chapel, 4343 Nicollet Ave. S. (612-825-4567), luncheon to follow. Private
interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
VERNON VAN NATTA
Vernon K. Van Natta, or better known as "Big V'' of Prairie du Chien passed
away in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday afternoon. Vernon had a long
courageous fight with cancer. He is now cancer-free in Glory! He was born Jan.
12, 1944 and died June 20, 2004. Tuesday, June 22 will be the viewing at Bible
Baptist Church from 4-8 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday at Bible Baptist
Church at 10 a.m. Funeral arrangements are by Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home.
Vernon was known as: Son by Mrs. Mildred and the late Eugene Van Natta; Husband
by Mrs. Patricia Van Natta; Dad by Pamela (David) Moore, Paula Van Natta, Mary
Sparks (Chuck Mercer) and Matthew (Tara) Van Natta; Grandpa by seven
grandchildren; Brother by Ronald (Diane) Van Natta of Lancaster, Kathy (Clem)
Wall of Lancaster, Larry Van Natta of Lancaster; Uncle by many nieces and
nephews; Brother Vernon/Friend by church family of Bible Baptist; Faithful
Servant by the Lord Jesus Christ; Big V by the community.
RICHARD BOOM
Richard A. Boom, 88, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday June 13, 2004 at the
Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. Richard was born on a farm in
Haney Valley Wisconsin on April 16, 1916, to Siebrand and Geneva (Hall) Boom. He
was the oldest of three children, sister Marcia (who died at age 2) and brother
Daniel. Richard attended first grade at Seneca Public School and grades 2-8 at
Pleasant Hill School near the Garvey Fox farm. He rode a horse four years to
Seneca High School from which he graduated in May 1934. He worked on various
farms in Crawford County, at one time during the depression years for a salary
as low as 30 cents a day. Bought a farm in Picketee Coulee where he lived alone
until he married Fern Angell on September 17, 1943. They lived on two other
farms in Crawford County before buying 500 acres from the Panka Estate on
Famechon Ridge in 1952. Richard was a good farmer, concerned with raising good
cattle and conserving the land. At one time he owned one of the best herds of
Jerseys in the county. He farmed later on with his son Dwight. After a stroke he
continued to help his son until age 85 when he had a second stroke. Richard's
form of recreation was hunting especially in Wyoming. He went west each year
with his two boys until Wayne became a resident of Wyoming. Then he and Dwight
could camp and hunt with Wayne without hiring a guide and outfitter.
LEO FULLER
Leo L. Fuller, 80, of Lancaster, formerly of Bagley, died Sunday, June 13, 2004,
at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born July 25, 1923, in
Clayton, Iowa, the son of Edward A. and Lydia C. (Meng) Fuller. Leo attended
Bagley schools. He helped many Bagley residents and also helped around his
parents' home. He was a resident of Orchard Manor Nursing Home for many years.
He is survived by two brothers, Eddie (Doris) Fuller and Gary (Rita) Fuller,
both of Prairie du Chien; five sisters, Maxine (Herbert) Wolf, Coon Valley; and
Irene (Larry) Salmon, Ida Marie Clark, Emma Jean (Harold) Posten, and Linda
(Rex) Day, all of Prairie du Chien; nieces and nephews; and his sister-in-law,
Bernice Fuller, Prairie du Chien. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Robert and Earl Fuller; a sister, Betty Jane Fuller; and a
brother-in-law, Arthur Clark. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June
17, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley, Reverend Burton Everist
officiating. Burial will be in the Bagley Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The Martin Page
Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.
HENRY REDDING, JR.
Henry Reding Jr. 74, of Wauzeka, and formerly of Cassville, died Wednesday, June
16, 2004, at his home. He was born Apr. 5, 1930, in Cassville, son of Henry and
Eva Reding. He was a resident of Elmwood and the Prairie Health Care Center and
later moved to a group home with Lori Knapp Inc. He is survived only by those
whose lives he touched with his gentle charm. He was preceded in death by his
parents. Funeral services were Friday, June 18, at 1p.m. at the Garrity Funeral
Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Sr. Donna Weber F.S.P.A. officiating, with
burial in the St. Charles Cemetery in Cassville. Memorials may be made to Badger
Camp or the Wauzeka First Responders.
LEONA HAANEN
Leona M. Haanen 71, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1933, in Prairie du
Chien, daughter of Thomas "Bill" and Margaret (Schnug) Foley. She
worked as a nurses' aide for many years in various locations. She was a generous
person who loved to cook and had a genuine interest in politics and current
events. She is survived by two daughters; Marguerite (Bruce) Reid of Port St.
Lucie, Fla. and Lynn (Bob Hilliard) Haanen of Madison, and Guatemala; four sons,
Thomas (Jennifer) Torrence of Milwaukee, Larry Haanen of Portage, Michael
(Renee) Haanen of LaCrosse, and Brian (Tina) Haanen of Green Bay; a sister Alice
(Ron) Sergenian of Portage, along with 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a daughter Jessica, two infant children, her parents and a sister
Patricia Mezera. A Memorial service was Saturday, June 19, at the Rivercrest
Apartment Community Room, 1007 E. Wisconsin St. in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity
Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisted the family.
BENEVA HUSTING
Beneva L. Husting (nee Sutton), 79, formerly of Sussex, passed away peacefully
Saturday, April 24, 2004, at her home in Brooksville, Florida after a long,
courageous battle with cancer. Beneva was born on the family farm in rural
Crawford County near Lynxville on January 31, 1925 to Charles and Grace
(Halverson) Sutton. She was baptized and confirmed at Utica Lutheran Church near
Mt. Sterling and graduated from Seneca High School in 1942. After completing
business training in Rockford, Ill. she pursued a career in office support at
Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co. in West Allis and retired from there after 31
years of service. Beneva loved to travel and organize family gatherings and was
able to combine both hobbies by researching, writing and publishing the Sutton
family genealogy dating from 1819 through 1990 and by providing updates at the
annual Sutton family reunions. She was recently honored for her volunteer work
with the Hernando Symphony Orchestra as their ticket manager for over 10 years.
Beneva leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband of 38 years, Andrew; a
stepson Richard (Eileen) Husting, a stepdaughter Susan (David) Parsons, five
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and very dear friends. She
was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Lovina Fetter and Clarabelle
Fisher, a brother Harley Sutton and an infant brother Roger. Services were held
at the Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield. Memories of Beneva will be shared
during the annual Sutton family reunion on Sunday, June 27 at Seneca Town Hall.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Hernando-Posco Hospice, 4422 Grand
Blvd., New Port Richey, Florida, 34652.
DANIEL CAYA
Daniel Lloyd Caya, 53, rural St. Olaf, (formerly of Prairie du
Chien), died at home Saturday, June 5, 2004 following a courageous struggle with
cancer. He was born Nov. 6, 1950, at the Prairie du Chien General Hospital, to
Lloyd and Marguerite (Dagnon) Caya. Dan attended St. Gabriel's Catholic School
in Prairie du Chien and graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in 1968. He
went on to graduate from the Vernon County Teacher's College, Viroqua, in 1970.
Dan then worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for two years. His sister,
Margaret, who worked for GTE, then recommended Dan seek employment with that
company, which began his career of 31+ years, initially as a coin collector and
then as a Telephone Technician. Dan enjoyed these years as the "Telephone
Man," working outdoors and with the public. To Dan's first marriage, two
children were born; Nicole Marie and Matthew Flynn. Dan was then united in
marriage to Sandy (Reeg) Schutte on April 27, 2002 at St. Gabriel's Catholic
Church in Prairie du Chien. Dan's life and joy was spending time with family and
friends (especially the "Cabin Crew"); golfing, hunting, cooking, playing
cards and traveling with his wife Sandy. Dan was a loyal member of St. Gabriel's
Parish, where he was a faithful member of the Holy Name Society. Dan is survived
by his loving wife Sandy; his children, Nicole (Jason) Tayek of McGregor; Matt (fiance
Katherine) of Charlotte, N.C.; one grandson, Tyler Tayek, stepchildren Bryan
Schutte, who attends ISU at Ames and Aaron and Alayna Schutte both at home; his
mother, Marguerite Caya of Prairie du Chien; father-in-law and mother-in-law
Carlyle and Betty Reeg of Monona; one brother, Bill (Ellen) Caya of Glenview,
Ill.; six sisters, Julie (Steve) Pitsch of La Crosse, Margaret (Emerson) Barth
of Madison, Yvonne Johnston of La Crosse, Cathy (Norbert) Swenson of Prairie du
Chien, Monica Brown of La Crosse, and Annette (Dan) Schickert of Prairie du
Chien; one brother-in-law Steve (Jolene) Reeg of Monona; 22 nieces and nephews,
and three great nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his father,
Lloyd and brother-in-law, Jeff Brown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
Tuesday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, with burial in the
Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Monday from 4-8
p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a
rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 8 p.m.
MILFORD PAYNE
Milford Junior Payne, 80, Seneca, passed away May 24, 2004, at the Prairie
Health Care Center, Prairie du Chien. He was born in Crawford County, August 11,
1923, the son of Johnathon and Mertie (Walker) Payne. He married Judith
Grimsled, Oct. 29, 1942 at Southwest Prairie Lutheran Church. She preceded him
in death on Feb. 5, 1998. They farmed in Crawford County most of their married
years and Junior drove bus for the Seneca Schools for over 25 years. He was a
member of Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church. Surviving are his eight children,
Richard, Dale (Rochelle), Vicky Linder, all of Seneca, Gary (Anne) and Jim
(Darlene) of Eastman, Bonnie (Butch) Boland and Debra (Lennie) Davidson of
Prairie du Chien and Judy Fisher of Knoxville, Ill.; 29 grandchildren, and forty
three great-grandchildren; one sister, Carmilla Grimsled of Viroqua and one
brother-in-law Olger Grimsled of Seneca; two sisters-in-law Marcella Grimsled,
Seneca and Doris Grimsled, La Crosse. In addition to his wife, Judith and his
parents, Jr. was preceded in death by two brothers, Duane and Medford; and two
sisters, Cleota Wilkinson and Lillian Newlun; two grandchildren, Julie Fisher
and Michael Linder; and one great granddaughter, Kaitlin Peters; and a
son-in-law Bernie Linder. Services are Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. in the Mt.
Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating and burial will follow in
the church cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Dommersnaes
Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills and on Thursday at the church from 10
a.m. until time of services.
JOHN E. WEAVER
John E. Weaver, 69, of Beloit, died Friday, May 28, 2004, in his home. He was
born November 4, 1934, in Harrison, Arkansas, son of William Charles and Martha
Tedford Weaver. John graduated from Beloit High School in 1953. He was a veteran
of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict serving with the
Strategic Air Command. John married G. Bettina Myers on August 1, 1959, in
Dubuque, Iowa. He was employed by Barber Coleman Metal Cutting Tools Inc. as
a supervisor until his retirement in 1997. Survivors include his loving wife, G.
Bettina; his children, Steven (Cindi) Weaver, Jill Weaver Hernandez, and Shawn
(Rebecca) Weaver all of Beloit; grandchildren, Eddie Hernandez, Adam (Stefanie
Sors) Hernandez, Amanda Weaver, Amber Weaver, Justin Weaver, RheAnna Weaver, all
of Beloit; great grandchildren, Mercedes Hernandez, Maddison Hernandez, and Adam
John Hernandez, sisters, Maxine (Victor) Gipson of Harrison, Ark, Pauline Rawson
of Beloit, Viola LaRosa of Beloit, Ova Tews of Beloit, Clara (Carl) Dunning of
Machesney Park, Ill; sister-in-law, Dorothy Weaver of Beloit; brothers-in-law,
Dell Draves of Beloit, and Clayton Weber of Brodhead; many nieces and nephews
all of which are unique and special to John. He was predeceased by his parents,
brothers, T.C. Weaver, Reno Weaver, and Buster Weaver; sisters, Opal Elliott
Weber and Hazel Draves, brothers-in-law, Jack Rawson, Bennie LaRosa, Ray Elliott
and Kenneth Tews. John loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed being at
the cabin overlooking the Mississippi River at Wyalusing and going fishing with
his friends and family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004
in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road,
Beloit, Pastor Norman Starks officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawns
Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, Ill. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be given in his name to the Beloit
Regional Hospice.
DARLYS RIECK
Darlys Marie (Junge) Rieck, 66, of rural Eastman passed away Sunday, May 30,
2004 at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove. She was born Sept.
15, 1937, in Keystone, Iowa to Clifford and Gertie (Vogeler) Junge. Darlys
married Roger Rieck in Keystone on June 15, 1956. They lived on a farm near
Belle Plaine, Iowa until 1977. In 1977 they moved to rural Eastman where they
farmed until 2001. During that time Darlys was employed at various businesses
until her recent illness in 2003. Surviving are her husband, Roger, Eastman;
daughter and son-in-law Angela Rieck-Hinz and John Hinz of Story City, Iowa; son
and daughter-in-law John and Barbara Rieck of Seneca; two grandchildren, Keely
Ayers and Kira Rieck; and by one brother Larry (Marilyn) Junge of Pharr, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 3, 2004 in the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees
officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Dommersnaes
Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills.
KAREN MILLS
Karen Mills, 60, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly Monday, May 31, 2004, at
her home. She was born Aug. 13, 1943, in Ferryville, daughter of LaVerne and
Lillian (Hiam) Hutson. She married William Mills in 1966. He preceded her in
death in 1995. She worked as a caregiver for Homeward Bound, and was a member of
St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by two daughters;
MaryBeth (John) Cooter of Mosheim, Tenn. and Roxanne Johnson of Four Mile,
Kentucky, along with five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother Lonnie Hutson. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 3,
2004 at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, with
burial in the Ferryville Cemetery in Ferryville. Friends may call on Thursday,
from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers
memorials are preferred.
ROBERT MATEJKA
Robert E. "Bob" Matejka, 70, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on
Saturday, May 15, 2004, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born
October 6, 1933 in Winona. Minn. son of Frank and Frances (Kulas) Matejka. He
graduated from Cotter High School in 1951. He married Barbara Van Horn on August
25, 1956, in Winona, Minn. Bob received his Bachelor of Science in 1961, and
later his Masters Degree in 1972, both from Winona State University. He served
in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in the European Theatre. He was an
Educator for 40 years and belonged to the Bloomington American Legion, the
Eagles Club and the Lions Club. He loved to work in the yard with his flowers
and enjoyed playing the slots on the boat, traveling and spending time with his
grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Barbara of Prairie du Chien, a
daughter Cheryle (Ed) Ganser of Dodgeville; three brothers, Mike (Marianne),
Gerald (Carol) and Don all of Winona, Minn., two grandchildren, Sarah Jo and Tom
Ganser; a sister-in-law Jackie (Vern) Markham of Oronoco, Minn., brother- in-
law Butch (Cookie) Van Horn of Winona, Minn.; and a special friend Bunny Stark
of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Frank
Jr. and a sister Carol Mlynczak. Bob's family would like to thank the doctors,
nurses, and staff on 6B wing at the University Hospital Madison and the Prairie
du Chien Hospice Staff at the Memorial Hospital for their excellent care,
support and compassion.
JUDITH ROGGE
Judith Ann Rogge, 63, of Oelwein, Iowa died Monday, May 17, 2004, at Cedar
Valley Hospice in Waterloo after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born
June 2, 1940 in Oelwein, Iowa daughter of Robert and Rose (Roth) Mason. She
married Richard I. Rogge on Sept. 16, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Oelwein. Survivors are her husband Richard (Dick); her loving pets, Ren and
Lacey; her son Tom and Renee and grandson, James Rogge of Macon, Georgia, a son
Richard MD and Emily and grandson, Adam Rogge of Black River Falls, a daughter
Tracy and Fred Fischer and grandsons, Eric, Mark, Ryan and Alexander all of
Dubuque, Iowa, a son Michael, MD and Kris Rogge and grandsons, Nichols and
Matthew all of Prairie du Chien, a daughter Angela and John Gerstenberger and
granddaughters, Allison, Samantha and Danielle all of Hazleton, Iowa; sisters,
Kathy (Leo) Reisner of Potosi, Becky (Gordie) Hackett of Prairie du Chien, Bobbi
(Roger) Pollark of Potosi and her step family Tom and Dorothy Gloede and
children, Lynn (Mike) Kane, Sandy Steil, Beth (Scott) Siebman, Tom (Donna)
Gloede and Todd Gloede; a sister-in-law Mary Jo (Mike) Geary; a brother-in-law,
Thomas (Maryn) Rogge; and dear friends, Arlene Bateman and Carol Hamilton. She
was preceded in death by her parents and a step brother-in-law, Dan Steil.
Services are Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Father
Frederick Fangmann officiating. Visitation was Tuesday at Geilenfeld Funeral
Home in Oelwein, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein. Memorials may be
made to Sacred Heart Catholic School and the Cedar Valley Hospice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at St.
John's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the
Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded
graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Tuesday, May
18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there
will be a wake scripture at 7:30. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to
the Prairie du Chien and Dodgeville Rescue Squads
ROBERT DUCHARME Robert J. DuCharme Sr., 87, of Hillsboro died
Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Hillsboro. He was born
September 7, 1916 in Eastman Township, Crawford County to Abbelen and Mary (Bertch)
DuCharme. Robert was united in marriage to Renada Rick on May 4, 1939 in
McGregor. They lived in Prairie du Chien and Robert was employed at Campion High
School. They later moved to Austin, Minn. and he was employed at Hormel Meat
Packing. He was a bread salesman for 34 years at Erickson/Holsum Baking Company
in La Crosse. Renada preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 1992. On April 20, 1993
he was united in marriage to Bernece A. (Borrmann) Degner in Holiday, Florida by
Pastor John Meyer. They lived on the Degner farm, rural Wonewoc until moving
into Hillsboro about two one half years ago. He was a member of St. Paul's
Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Robert honorably served his country in the U.S.
Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Roy Vingers
American Legion Post #52 in La Crosse. Surviving are his wife Bernece of
Hillsboro; three sons, Robert J. (Dennie) DuCharme Jr. of Bedford, Texas; Rick (Francene)
DuCharme of Dunnellon, Florida, David (Marcia) DuCharme of Davenport, Florida;
one daughter Janet (William) Emmer of Davenport, Florida; 12 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, five step-children, Carl (Tonra)
Degner of Wonewoc, Lyle (Lori) Degner of McFarland, Janice (Gary) Olson of
LaCrosse, Dale (Rose) Degner of Sparta, Michelle (Don) Thew of New Lisbon; seven
step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alta Gernert of
Okiah, Calif. and Carrie Breuer of Prairie du Chien. In addition to his first
wife, Renada, Robert was preceded in death by a grandchild, Joey Payne, three
brothers, Irvin, Roy and Elmer and two sisters, Eleanor Flaherty and Edith
Reichmann. Services were Monday, May 17 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in
Hillsboro with Pastor Conrad Prell officiating. Entombment will be made in the
Catholic Cemetery in LaCrosse with graveside military rites conducted by Vingers
American Legion Post #52 of La Crosse. The Thompson Funeral Home in Wonewoc
assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's
Lutheran Church of Hillsboro or Home Health Hospice of Reedsburg.
IONA SUTTON
Iona Sutton, 97, of Eastman, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Memorial Hospital
in Prairie du Chien. Iona was born Feb. 9, 1907, in Lynxville to Frank and Ida (Messling)
Benhart. She married Lorenzo H. Sutton on Nov. 5, 1924. They farmed in the
Seneca area for many years and also worked at the orchards in Gays Mills.
Surviving are one son Lorenzo Sutton of Eastman; two daughters, Evelyn Sutton of
Eastman and Dorothy Key of Prairie du Chien; nine grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leslie Benhart
of Moline, Ill.; two sisters, Sylvia Kroening of Prairie du Chien, Vivian
Schings of Dixon, Ill.; special friends Sally and LaVern White and many nieces,
nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lorenzo
H. on May 29, 1975; six brothers, Paul, Frank, Leo, Charles, Lyle and Harold
Benhart and three sons, Roger, Virgil and Allen. Services were Saturday, May 15
at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in Dickson
Cemetery, Lynxville. In lieu of flowers memorials of your choice may be given.
WILLIS KUNTZ
Willis I. Kuntz, 79, of Fennimore, formerly of Boscobel, passed away Tuesday,
May 11, 2004, at his home in Fennimore. He was born Dec. 12, 1924 in Ridgeway,
Iowa to Irwin and Emma (Vattehauer) Kuntz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
serving in WWII. He married Florence Sale on Sept. 21, 1949 in Seneca and she
preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2000. He had been employed by Johnson's One
Stop years ago and also was parts manager for Sale Implement for many years.
Willis was a true horse lover and also raised rabbits. He was a member of
Gilbertson-Pitzer V.F.W. Post, the D.A.V., and Boscobel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter Jan (Robert) Prew of Fennimore; two sons, John (Pam)
Kuntz of Fennimore and Leonard (Jeanne) Kuntz of Fond du Lac; five
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren (one on the
way), one step-great-grandchild; brother-in-law Melvin (Lida) Sale of Boscobel
and sister-in-law, Lucille Kuntz of Champagne, Ill. He was preceded in death by
his parents, wife and brother Kenneth. Services are Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at
the United Methodist Church in Boscobel, Pastor Stan Pegram officiating with
burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, rural Seneca. Military rites will be conducted
by the Gilbertson-Pitzer V.F.W. Post and the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post
of Boscobel. Friends may call Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Beeman-Patchak
Funeral Home in Boscobel and also one hour prior to services at the church.
CATHERINE HARRIS
Catherine C. Harris, 83, lifelong resident of Whitewater passed away Monday,
May 3, 2004, at the home of her daughter in Janesville. She was born June 12,
1920 in Elkhorn, daughter of Ernst and Francis (Erhart) Kutz. She was united in
marriage January 30, 1939 to Lyle Harris in Dubuque, Iowa. They farmed in the
Whitewater and Cold Spring area. She attended the Whitewater Bible Church in
Whitewater. Catherine was a former member of the Cold Spring Homemakers.
Surviving are her three daughters, Joan (Bryan) Nelson of Janesville, Barbara
(Tom) Dosemagen of LaValle, and Linda (Rodney) Sandleback of Prairie du Chien;
eight grandchildren, Tracy (Tom) Fox, Terry Nelson, Brent (Susan) Nelson all of
Janesville, Toni (Steve) Rowley of Brodhead, Dawn (Mark) Arrowhead of Milton,
Todd (Jodi) Dosemagen of Pontiac, Ill., Michael (Jenni) Sandleback of Pewaukee
and Krista (Tim Fandek) Sandleback of Hartford; six great-grandchildren, Nick,
and Sarah Rowley, Catherine and David Nelson and Rori and Reese Dosemagen;
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband Lyle, a brother Charles Kutz, her parents and a sister Margaret Amborn.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6 at the Whitewater Bible Church,
Rev. Phillip Yowell presiding. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of
service Thursday at the Church. The Skindingsrude Funeral Home assisted the
family.
AGNES RUSSELL
Agnes M. Russell, 87, of Lynxville, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at her home
surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 3, 1916, in Prairie du Chien,
daughter of Alexander and Alice (LaBonne) DesRocher. She married Frederick
"Fritz" Russell on August 30, 1936, in Galena, Ill. He preceded her in
death on December 22, 1993. She worked at Kaber's Restaurant and Indian Isle in
Prairie du Chien. She is survived by a son Robert (Vicky) Russell of Onalaska;
two daughters; Lynn (Thomas) Stephany of Oshkosh, and Risell (Sally) Reger of
Prairie du Chien; a brother Eugene (Patricia) DesRocher of LaMoille, Ill. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter Sheryl Weber
Bearbower, and five sisters; Wilma Kurth, Helen Wagner, Carol Smethurst, Marie
Koppy, and Millie DesRocher. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Friday, May
7, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. A private
family inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the church on
Friday, from 10:30 a.m., until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home is
assisting the family.
GORDON POWERS
Gordon J. Powers, 74, of Prairie du Chien died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, as the
result of a traffic accident. He was born March 22, 1930, in Prairie du Chien,
son of James and Clara (Berntgen) Powers. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean Conflict. He married Shirley May on December 29, 1951, at St. Gabriels
Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked at National Decorated Metals and farmed in
the Prairie du Chien area for many years. He is survived by his wife Shirley of
Prairie du Chien; a son James (Kathleen) Powers; and a daughter Debbie Powers,
both of Prairie du Chien; two brothers, John (Annette) and Terry (Clara) Powers
both of Prairie du Chien; a sister Margaret (John) Wachter of Prairie du Chien;
four grandchildren: Kenneth and Jason Powers and Chastity and Christian Weber.
He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial was
Saturday, May 1, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J.
officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
Military Rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. The Garrity
Funeral Home assisted the family.
DAVID JOHNSON
David W. Johnson, 74, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 27,
2004, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1929, in
Whitewater, son of Julius and Margaret (Hummel) Johnson. He served in the U. S.
Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married RoseMary Dorr on Sept. 13, 1952, in
Whitewater. He worked as an auto parts salesman for over 30 years, was an active
member of the Boy Scouts of America troop 16 in Sycamore, Ill. David was a 32nd
degree Mason and past Master of the Lodge. He is survived by his wife RoseMary
of Prairie du Chien; a son Michael (Valerie) Johnson of Keflavik, Iceland; two
daughters; Pamela Johnson (John Cappitelli) of Rockford, Ill. and Denise (John)
Chramowicz of Elgin, Ill.; a daughter-in-law Kathryn Johnson of Aurora, Ill.; a
sister Margaret Ann Carson of York, Penn. and two grandchildren, Christopher and
Nicole Johnson of Aurora, Ill. A Memorial service was held graveside on
Saturday, May 1, at the Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater. The Garrity Funeral
Home of Prairie du Chien and the Skindingsrude Funeral Home of Whitewater
assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie
du Chien EMS.
ORLANDO FASCHER
Orlando William Fascher, 83, Monona, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at the
Great River Care Center, McGregor, following a short illness. Orlando was born
on August 20, 1920, to Fred and Martha (Kuhse) Fascher on the family farm near
Farmersburg. He graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1938. He was united in
marriage to June Holly on September 10, 1945, at Peace United Church of Christ
parsonage in Elkader. Four children were born to this union. Orlando and June
farmed near Farmersburg until their retirement in 1980. They continued living on
the farm until 1996, when they moved to Monona. Orlando was an avid sports fan,
enjoying hunting and fishing. He played sports in high school and enjoyed
watching all sports at all levels. He was especially proud of his grandchildren's achievements. Survivors include his wife, June Fascher, Monona;
daughters, Becky (John) Rugland, Little Rock, Ark., Kristy (Bill) Garms, Monona,
Renee (Dave) Storkson, Prairie du Chien; six grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. Orlando was preceded in death by his parents, one son,
Stephen Fascher, one grandson, Kyle Storkson, two brothers, Ewald Fascher and
Otto Fascher and three sisters, Elsie Sanger, Adele Lenth and Eleanor Wilkinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. John Lutheran Church,
Farmersburg. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 1, at St. John Lutheran
Church, Farmersburg. The Rev. Bruce L. Hanson officiated. Burial was in
Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, Farmersburg. The Leonard Funeral Home, Monona
assisted the family.
RICHARD RICE
Richard J. Rice, age 57, of Whitehall, formerly of Bloomington died
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La
Crosse. He was born on August 4, 1946 in Beetown Township, WI, the son of
John and Frances (Gibson) Rice. He lived his entire life at home with his
parents until their deaths. Richard was a member of St. Clement Catholic
Church in Lancaster. He loved working with his hands, a good cup of
coffee, and an occasional beer.
Surviving are five brothers and sisters, Donald (Mary) Rice, Sugar Grove, IL;
Dee (Roger) Slaght, Dodgeville; Deb (Randy) Kaufman, Bloomington; Darla (fiancé
Bob Largent) Gebhard, Cuba City; and Dan (Kathy) Rice, Fennimore; 10 nieces and
nephews; four great-nieces and nephews; and his aunts and uncles, Raymond and
Ann Jones, Lamoille, MN; and Don and Gerry Gibson, Potosi.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the
Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert officiating.
Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be
held on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral
Home in Lancaster, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning.
Bernard Meister
Bernard J. Meister, age 67, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly on
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at his home. He was born July 27, 1936, in Prairie du
Chien, the son of Lawrence and Regina (Forst) Meister. On May 27, 1961, he
married Marilyn J. Scholzen at Holy Name in Racine. He owned and operated
Meister Farms Trucking; delivering split wood, sawdust, bark, and chips. He did
so enjoy driving his truck and meeting all of the people. He was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict and a member of the Gray-Wachter-Murphy American Legion Post
#229, Mt. Hope. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Bloomington, and an adopted member of Immaculate Conception Cath-olic Church in
Boscobel. Bernard was a very steady diner at the Vale Inn. Surviving are his
wife Mari-lyn Meister, Prairie du Chien; seven children, Bernard John (Darlene)
Meister, Peculiar, MO; Laurie Jean (Marvin) Foege, Madison; David (Dan-ielle)
Meister, Darlington; Libbey (Marcos) Ortiz Meister, Madison; Christopher (Kim)
Meister, Madison; Robert (Heidi) Meister, Des Moines, IA; and William (Michelle)
Meister, Windsor; 10 grandchildren, Briana Meister; Max Foege; Johanna, Jared,
and Judith Meister; Emilio and Rafeal Ortiz-Meister; Saman-tha, Alan, and Anne
Meister; two brothers, Donald Meister, Prairie du Chien; and Leonard (Teri)
Meister, Bloomington; two sisters, Joan (Ivan) White, New Berlin; and Madonna
Nies, La Crosse; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He was
preceded in death by his son, Frank Lawrence; his parents, Lawrence and Regina;
his brother, Robert; and a brother-in-law, Lawrence Nies. Funeral services were
held on Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father David
Timmerman and Father Eric Nielsen officiating, with burial with military honors
in Union Nagle Cemetery, Patch Grove Township. The Martin Page Funeral Home in
Bloomington, assisted the family. A Bernard J. Meister memorial fund has been
established. We will miss him in our hearts and on the road.
CYRIL MICHEL
Cyril E. "Sonny" Michel, age 64 of Dubuque and formerly of Prairie du
Chien, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in
Dubuque. He was born Feb. 21, 1940, in Prairie du Chien, son of Ernest and
Marcella (Du-Charme) Michel. He served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years until his
retirement. He married Eva Drapiza while stationed in the Phillippine Islands.
He is survived by a daughter Susan Michel of Lakeland, FL; 2 brothers, Gary of
Prairie du Chien, and Lyle of Las Vegas, Nev.; 2 sisters, Jeanine (Douglas)
Horstman of Dubuque, and Patricia (Russell) Eulgem of Prairie du Chien. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother Calvin. A Mass of Resurrection
will be Thursday, Apr. 22, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church,
Prairie du Chien, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating. Military Rites will be
accorded immediately following the mass by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A
private family internment will be held at a later date at the Calvary Cemetery
in Prairie du Chien, WI. Friends may call on Weds. Apr. 21, 2004, from 4 p.m. to
8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a
rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m .
Ronnie Messling
Ronnie "Whitey" Lee Messling, age 61 of rural Viroqua died of lung cancer at his
home on Saturday afternoon, April 10th, 2004. He was born on July 20, 1942 in
Prairie du Chien to Ernest and Cynthia (Heisz) Messling. He graduated from
Seneca High School in 1960. On October 24, 1968, he married Rita Wilson at
Galena, IL. They lived in Mt. Sterling where he worked at the cheese factory. He
also worked at the Fjelstad saw mill and most of his working years he was a
logger. He liked being a logger because then, he was, "The Boss." He worked for
Trane Company in La Crosse the past ten years, retiring in November, 2003, due
to a decline in health. He had survived colon cancer and also had a successful
kidney transplant. Ronnie and Rita lived in Vernon County most of their married
life and the past fourteen years lived between Viroqua and Liberty Pole. He was
a true outdoorsman and enjoyed squirrel hunting and fishing. He was a member of
the Utica Lutheran Church. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Rita, two sons, Eddie
(Joelle) Messling of Brandon, SD, Bradley (Jeanne) Mehall of Wauzeka, three
daughters, Krissa (Kevin) Myhre of Viroqua, Vickie Lee of Wauzeka and Kathie
(Pat Peloch) Messling of Wauzeka, nine grandchildren, Matt, Zach, and Mikenna
Messling, Bran-die, Dustin, Casey and Dillon Myhre and Bradley and Austin Mehall.
He is also survived by one brother, Bob (Ruth Ann) Messling of Mt. Sterling,
three sisters, Julia (Weldon) Larmore of Boscobel, Bernice (Harry) Cooper of
Patch Grove, Harriett Jeidy of Mineral Point, his mother-in-law, Arlyne Wilson
of Viroqua, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by an
infant son, Jeff, his parents, four brothers, his twin, Roger "Blackie," Edwin "Buddy"
Paul, and Calvin "Kelly" Messling, one infant sister, and his father-in-law,
Roger Wilson. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 14th, 2004 at the
Utica Lutheran Church at Mt. Sterling with Pastor Gary Wees officiating. The
organist was Bill Kvigne. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery on Highway 27.
Serving as pallbearers were Russell Messling, Doug Bicknell, Lonnie Messling,
Jackie Cooper, Steve Messling, and Bradley Mehall. Serving as ushers were Zach
Penzone and David Messlilng. A visitation was held on Tuesday at the Thorson
Funeral Home in Viroqua
James F. Sprosty
James F. Sprosty, age 91, of Patch Grove, died Sunday, April 11, 2004 at his
home. He was born May 31, 1912, in Seneca, the son of James and Margaret (Ocenosak)
Sprosty. On April 11, 1945, he married Mildred Mezera at St. John's Catholic
Church in Prairie du Chien. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in
Patch Grove and the West Grant Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Mildred
Sprosty, Patch Grove; 13 children, Margaret Muel-ler, Sheboygan; John (Deb-orah)
Sprosty, Sheboygan Falls; Elizabeth (Joe) Wan-ersdorfer, Colorado Springs, CO;
Annastasia (Edward) Mayer, Potosi; Lucy (James) Cornford, Prairie du Chien; Mary
(Leslie) Dilley, Mount Hope; George (Jackie) Sprosty, Richmond, VA; Gerard
Spros-ty, Prairie du Chien; Roberta (Keith) Allen, Tomah; Peter (Sue) Sprosty,
Sandwich, IL; Paul Sprosty, Bagley; David Sprosty, Prairie du Chien; and Ronald
Sprosty, Rapid City, SD; 28 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 36
great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; two brothers, Thomas (Norma)
Sprosty, Wauzeka; and Adrian (Avis) Sprosty, Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Mary
Lou Sprosty, Patch Grove; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by a son, Albert; a daughter, Theresa; his parents; two brothers, Francis and
Arthur; and a sister, Rosalia Hurda. Funeral services will be held on Thursday,
April 15 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove with Father
Eric Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Patch Grove.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14 at the Martin
Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, where a 4:00 p.m. parish rosary will be held.
In lieu of plants and flowers, a James F. Sprosty memorial fund has been
established.
Lybertie M. Davis
Lybertie M. Davis, age 14 months, Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Sunday,
Apr. 11, 2004 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born January
19, 2003 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Joe Davis and Bobbi Leuchtenmacher.
She is survived by her parents, a brother, Tariq, and a sister, McKenna
Leuchtenmacher, both at home; her maternal grandparents, Bonnie (Art) Schwarz,
Wauzeka, and Robert Niedziejko, Prairie du Chien; paternal grandmother Mary
Townsley, Blue River; maternal great grandparents Bill and Evelyn Schwarz,
Boscobel; paternal great grandparents Pearl Reger, Highland, and Joseph Conner,
Livingston, along with numerous aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by
her paternal grandfather James Davis. Funeral services will be Thursday, April
15, at 3 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Wambach SJ
officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home on Thursday, from 2 p.m. until the time of services.
SAMUEL WALZ
Samuel M. Walz, infant son of Tim and Tracy (O'Connell) Walz of Glen Haven was
stillborn Wed., April 7, 2004 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Surviving are his
parents, Tim and Tracy Walz, Glen Haven; Jacob, Meggie, and Matt Walz, all at
home; his maternal grandparents, Edward and Barbara O'Connell, Eastman; his
paternal grandmother, Anna Marie Walz, Glen Haven; his maternal
great-grandparents, Carlten and Helen Jones, Waukon, IA; and many aunts, uncles,
nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,
Gerald Walz. Graveside services were held Monday, April 12, 2004 at Gockel
Cemetery, Glen Haven Township. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington
assisted the family We wish to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for all
the prayers, cards, and flowers during this time of our family loss. We would
also like to thank our great neighbors for helping with all of our farm work.
DANIEL MILLER
Daniel Miller went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 27,
2004, after suffering a massive stroke on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:45 p.m. He
was 68 years old. Dan was born May 9, 1935 in Waterloo, Iowa to Rev. Eugene
Miller and Gladys Hagenstein-Miller. Dan was the fourth and youngest boy, then
sister Sylvia came along eight years later. This year Dan celebrated fifty years
in ministry, beginning the year after high school when he and a friend took
their guitars and traveled as evangelists, or as he phrased it, "to set the
world on fire!" He then attended North Central Bible College in Minnesota and
left to serve a church in Jewel, Iowa with a young preacher, David Pillow. After
that he served as pastor in Open Bible Churches in Clear Lake, Iowa, Mason City,
Iowa and Madison. He chose to leave the church ministry in 1968, returning to
work in a radiator shop in Waterloo, Iowa, later buying his own business in
Waverly, Iowa. Waterloo is where he met his wife, Noreen. They were married in
1973 and began their ministry, traveling weekends to Midwest states and Florida,
presenting Gospel music concerts and a preaching ministry, including radio and
television programs. After several years, Dan sensed the Lord calling him back
to church ministries. He attended UNI and Garrett Theological Seminary. He sold
his radiator business in Waverly, Iowa and began serving the Dunkerton United
Methodist Church for ten years. He was then called to serve the Armstrong-Dolliver
United Methodist Churches for five years. After recovering from a stroke in
2001, Dan and his wife moved to McGregor, where they continued their preaching
and Gospel music ministry. Dan's musical gifts of playing the piano, guitar,
singing and his writing and preaching will always be remembered. Dan was
everything you could ask for in a husband, father, grandfather and friend. His
strength of character, integrity and his close walk with the Lord form a legacy
for his children, grandchildren, and for all who knew him. His sense of humor
and love of life constantly drew people toward him. Everything he did stemmed
from his love of God-Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He walked with Jesus Christ,
knew the joy of serving him and wanted everyone to know the true peace and joy
of complete surrender of our lord. Dan and his wife Noreen retired to the
McGregor area in 2001 where their new home and the beautiful area surrounding
the Mississippi River gave them continuous joy and wonder. Surviving are his
wife Noreen; children, Susan Miller of Sacramento, Calif., Candace (Wayne)
Seltzer of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Sanda Wilke of Stoughton, Timothy Cook of Eau
Claire; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Russell (Jen) Miller
of San Diego, Calif. and sister Sylvia Edsill. Services were Thursday at the
United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery, McGregor. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.
DONALD KEISTER
Donald W. Keister, 83, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday,
April 1, 2004, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born March 26,
1921, in Maiden Rock, the beloved son of William and Ruth Keister. He later
lived in Nelson, and relocated to Prairie du Chien where he worked for Hiram
Walkers crew until 1951. Donald married Julia E. Ingle on Sept. 10, 1955 in
Prairie du Chien. He went on to work for Lochner Motors for several years as a
mechanic, before working for Stark's Sport Shop as a boat motor repairman until
his full retirement in 2000. After his retirement, Donald was able to spend a
lot of his time cat fishing on the Wisconsin River with family and friends.
Donald enjoyed his fifteen minutes of fame 10 years ago when he barely escaped
his sinking boat. Once safely on shore Donald pitched his fishing gear onto
land, let his fish go, started a fire to stay warm and waited seven hours to be
rescued. "It was something different'' Donald told the newspaper and television
reports when asked about his experience. He was well known for his easy-going
personality and generosity. He was a truly devoted family man and will be missed
dearly by his family circle. Surviving are his wife Julia; two sons, Mark
(Cookie) Gibson of Prairie du Chien, Miles (Linda) Gibson, Port Huron, Mich.;
two daughters Janet (late Duane) Kramer of Prairie du Chien and Brenda Keister
(Robert) Noel of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Lucille Keister of White Bear
Lake, Minn. and Delores (Bud) Coleman of St. Paul, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and
33 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and
Ruth Keister, one sister Doris, two sons, Roger (1964) and Eugene (2003), and
one great-grandchild, Brett Kramer. A private family burial will take place at a
later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is serving the family.
SILAS BRUDOS
Silas Rueben Brudos, 83, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday
afternoon, April 1, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Silas was
born December 28, 1920 to Sever and Rhena (Thompson) Brudos of rural Ferryville.
He attended Oak Ridge Grade School and graduated from Lansing High School. He
served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Europe during World War II. On October 12,
1946, Silas was united in marriage to Judith Lee of rural Ferryville. They had
three children. After retiring from his job as a Driver Improvement Analyst for
the State of Wisconsin, he and his wife moved to Prairie du Chien. He was a
member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien, where he had been a
member of the church council and served on various committees. Surviving are his
wife Judith Brudos, Prairie du Chien; twin daughters, Karen (Bob) Adler of
Waunakee and Kathy (Ron) Brewer of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren, Lisa
Adler, Fall River, Jason Adler, Waunakee, Jennifer (Douglas) Thayer of Monroe;
one great-granddaughter, Alexa Lynn Thayer of Monroe; four siblings, Archie
Brudos, Ferryville, Marie (Irven) Bean, Viroqua, Norma Olson, DeSoto, Eleanor
Lee, West Salem and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death
by his parents, a son Gordon Brudos on Nov. 16, 1981 and two brothers-in-law,
Alden Lee and Obert Olson. Services were Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church,
Pastor Paul Graham officiating with burial in the Freeman Lutheran Church
Cemetery, rural Ferryville. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du
Chien assisted the family.
ROSELLA KAHLER
Rosella A. Kahler, 81, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, April
2, 2004, at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born July 23, 1922, in
Prairie du Chien, daughter of Frank and Margaret (Novak) Blazek. She married
Theodore Kahler July 25, 1942, at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. He
preceded her in death on April 9, 1995. She worked as a dietician at the General
Hospital in Prairie du Chien for many years until it closed and later worked as
a dispatcher and meter maid for the Prairie du Chien Police Department. She was
a lifetime member of St. John's Parish. She is survived by a brother Robert
Blazek of Astitula, Fla. and a sister-in-law Florence Kahler of LaCrosse, along
with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, three sisters, Mildred Bird, Margaret Stone and Marie Benish. A Mass of
Christian Burial was Monday, April 5, at St. John's Catholic Church, with burial
in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home
assisted the family.
NORMA GRAF
Norma Jean Graf, 80, of Bagley, died on Thursday, April 1, 2004,
at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. She was born on
December 12, 1923, in Wyalusing Township, daughter of Clinton and Nina (Weed)
Jacobs. On December 28, 1944, she married Joseph Graf at St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1993. Jean
enjoyed crocheting afghans, completing puzzles, and playing cards; which earned
her the nickname "Mean Jean". Surviving are two children, Paul (Connie) Graf and
Pauline DuCharme, both of Bagley; three grandchildren, Shawn (Kim) Graf, Mount
Hope; Sandra Graf, San Diego, Calif; and Brad DuCharme, Bagley; a
great-granddaughter, McKenzie Graf, Mount Hope; a sister, Vivian Klinkhammer,
Lancaster; and a special friend, Marilyn Horstman, Bagley. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Joseph, and her parents. Funeral services were Monday,
April 5, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington with Reverend David
Leistra officiating. Burial will be in Hazelton Cemetery, Wyalusing Township.
BERTHA JEIDY
Bertha M. Jeidy, 89, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of
Bloomington, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital
in Prairie du Chien. She was born October 10, 1914, in Beetown Township, the
daughter of Charles and Bertha (Pafford) Gates. On April 13, 1936, she married
Arno M. Jeidy in Galena, Ill. Together they farmed in Little Grant Township.
They retired in 1981, and moved to Prairie du Chien. Bertha enjoyed fishing with
her husband. She also enjoyed needlepoint and her garden and flowers. She was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. Surviving are two
children, Charles (Maggie Peterson) Jeidy, Bloomington; and Bessie (Carl)
Winkers, Fennimore; 11 grandchildren, Trudy (Mike) Waterstrat, Dallas, Texas,
Chris Jeidy, Ft. Lupton, Colo., Chuck (Doris) Jeidy, Potosi, Leo Jeidy, Ft.
Lupton, Colo., Ellen (Gil) Severson, Black Earth, Mary (Mike) Woelfel,
Fennimore, Sandra (Francis) Lenz, Lancaster, Carl (Patricia) Winkers, II,
Fennimore, Jody (Tammy) Winkers, Mazomanie, Jeffery Winkers, Fennimore, and
Yvette Updike, Fennimore; 20 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter;
and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Jeidy, Lancaster, and Mavis Jeidy, Boscobel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arno; her parents; an infant
great-grandson, Brandon Winkers; three brothers, Carter, William, and Joe Gates;
and a sister, Annabelle Gates. Funeral services were Monday, April 5, at the
Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Reverend Glenn Wilson officiating.
Burial in Little Grant Cemetery, Little Grant Township.
ANNA LEESER
Anna L. Leeser nee Jorgensen, of Bartlett, formerly of Prairie du
Chien, beloved wife of the late Mark B., loving mother of Mark (Judith), Cathy
(Jim) Barry, Dennis (Debbie), and Colette (Mike) Freeman, cherished grandmother
of Mark, Matt, James, Erin, David and Luke, dear sister of nine, many loving
nieces and nephews. Visitation was Sunday at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett.
Funeral was Monday at St. Mary's Church, Elgin for Mass at 10 a.m. with
interment Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. In lieu of
flowers, donations would be appreciated to Apostolic Christian Resthaven, 2750
W. Highland, Elgin, Ill. 60123.
LEE SMITH
Lee R. Smith 99, of McGregor, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 27,
2004, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born November 8, 1904,
in Durante, Miss., daughter of Hugh and Kate (Hoosman) Crockett. She married
Clifford Clay Smith in Marion, Iowa in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1991.
She worked as a masseuse for many years and enjoyed her volunteer work in a
nursing home. Her hobbies included crocheting, ceramics and oil painting. She
was reknowned in the family for her apple pies. She is survived by her son Dr.
Clifford (Pat) Smith of Prairie du Chien, three daughters; Yvonne (Augustus)
Simms of Palm Coast, Fla., Betty (Bill) Lawton of Washington D.C. and Deanna
Smith-Johnson of Tacoma Park, Maryland; seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother
Harry Crockett. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m.
at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. John Wambach S.J.
officiating. Interment will be Friday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at the Garden of
Memories Cemetery in Waterloo, Iowa. Friends of Lee R. Smith may call from 4 to
8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien,
where there will be a wake scripture at 8 p.m.
HENRY ZACH
Henry Zach, 97, Gilman, died March 25, 2004 at the Zastrow Care
Center in Gilman. Henry was born in Prairie du Chien on August 12, 1906, son of
Frank and Ann Zach. He grew up in the Prairie du Chien area and after finishing
his schooling, he and a brother moved to Jump River and worked as
carpenter-brick layers. He was united in marriage to Agnes and they resided in
the Jump River area where they farmed. He later moved back to Prairie du Chien
for about 20 years and then moved back to Jump River, residing there since.
Surviving are one son, Jule Zach of Jump River; one daughter Zola (John) Geisler
of Bruce; 37 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and one
daughter-in-law Elloise Zach of Perkinstown. He was preceded in death by his
parents, one daughter Jean Olson, one son, Jack Zach and a god daughter Janet
Olson. Henry was an avid wood carver and enjoyed being outdoors. Services were
Monday at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Jump River. The Gilman Funeral Home
assisted the family.
FREDA POWERS
Freda M. Powers, 93, rural Seneca, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 28,
2004, in the Prairie Health Care Center, Prairie du Chien, after a lengthy
battle with Alzheimer's. Freda was born March 4, 1911 to Lee and Jessy (Rose)
Turk. She married George Allan Powers, November 9, 1929, in Winona, Minn. They
farmed most of their life in Crawford County. She was a member of the Seneca
United Methodist Church, and a member of the Blackhawk Saddle Club. Surviving
are two daughters, Beverly (Charles) Wallin of Lancaster, and Carmen McCullick
and Darrel Crusan of Lynxville; and a daughter-in-law, Jerri Powers of Nevada
City, Calif.; 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 24
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989; two
sons, Richard in 1952 and Gerald in 1998; three grandsons, and one
great-granddaughter; her parents, three brothers, Harold, Donald and Lyle Turk
and one sister Ruth Martin. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Saturday, April
3 at the Seneca United Methodist Church, Seneca. Burial will follow in the
Dickson Cemetery, rural Lynxville. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home,
Gays Mills assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations to Alzheimer's Research or the charity of your choice.
ROSALIE McFALL
Rosalie B. McFall, 85, of Prairie du Chien, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
March 24, 2004, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after struggling many
years with multiple health problems. She fooled the doctors many times and
pulled through several crisis situations, against all odds. She was born
September 13, 1918, in Prairie du Chien, the sixth child of John and Sophia (Pintz)
Koresh. She married Theron McFall on May 10, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa. He
preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1985. They lived most of their lives in
Wauzeka. When she was still able, Rosalie's favorite pastime was feeding and
watching the birds in her backyard. In recent years she delighted in showing off
her collection of musically animated toys to anyone who would watch. Rosalie is
survived by a son Ronald (Debbie) McFall of Madison, and a daughter Carleen
(John) Cornford of Prairie du Chien; two brothers; John (Arlene) and Robert
Koresh both of Prairie du Chien, a sister Leone Richter of Cassville, a
sister-in-law Emma Koresh of Prairie du Chien; six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two
brothers; Joseph and George Koresh, two infant brothers, and three sisters;
Hattie Stevens, Tillie Meyer and Millie Spiker. Funeral services were Saturday,
March 27, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Reverend John Wambach S.J.
officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
E. ROBERT SWIGGUM
E. Robert Swiggum, 69, Richland Center, formerly of Soldiers Grove and Star
Valley, died suddenly Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at his home. He was born July
28, 1934 at home in Utica Township the son of Melvin C. and Mabel (Johnson)
Swiggum. On June 4, 1966 he married Rose Haas in Waukon, Iowa. They farmed in
Crawford County until they moved to Richland Center. Bob worked at Richland
Industries, Richland Foundry as a security guard and finally at St. John's
Lutheran Church until his retirement in 2001. Bob enjoyed fishing on the
Mississippi River, gardening, canning, and listening to old-time country music
and a good cup of coffee every day. He was also a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers
and had enjoyed going to ball games at Milwaukee County Stadium. He was an
active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was especially fond of the
employees and friends at Pine Valley Health Care. Surviving are a daughter
Noreen (Dave) Kaiser of Kieler; two stepsons, Mitchell Yttri of Prairie du Chien
and Raymond Yttri of Whitewater; two sisters, Arlene Jacobson of Minneapolis,
Minn., Lillian Hoyum of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a brother, LaVerne (LaVonne) Swuggum
of Gays Mills; two grandchildren, Erica and Candace Kaiser; three
step-grandchildren, Jenny, Cindy and Heather Robinson; nieces, nephews and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rose on Nov. 18, 2000; a
step daughter Sandra Robinson; a granddaughter Erin Kaiser; a sister Ona Mae
Dregne; three brothers-in-law Norman Hoyum, Robert Jacobson and Merlin Dregne.
Services were held Monday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church
in Richland Center, Rev. Rolf Amundsen officiating with burial in the North
Kickapoo Cemetery. The Pratt Funeral Service of Richland Center assisted the
family.
MARY TARRENCE
Mary "Rose" (Peters) Tarrence, 64, Allouez, passed away Tuesday, March
23, 2004, at a Green Bay Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ed, Allouez;
children, Dan and Lynn Tarrence, Port Washington, Sheila and Mark Smith, Wales,
Tim and Patty Tarrence, Omaha, Nebr., Brian and Heather Tarrence, Wauwautosa,
and Kathy Tarrence, Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren; and brothers and
sisters-in-law, Ken (Joyce) Peters, White Lake, Dick Peters, Indian Valley,
Idaho, Alan (Lynne) Peters, White Lake and Tony (Sue) Peters, Green Bay.
Services were Saturday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Father Paul
Demuth officiating. The Cotter Funeral Home, DePere assisted the family.
ANNA LEESER Anna L. Leeser nee Jorgensen, of Bartlett, formerly of
Prairie du Chien, beloved wife of the late Mark B., loving mother of Mark
(Judith), Cathy (Jim) Barry, Dennis (Debbie), and Colette (Mike) Freeman,
cherished grandmother of Mark, Matt, James, Erin, David and Luke, dear sister of
nine, many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation was Sunday at Countryside
Funeral Home, Bartlett. Funeral was Monday at St. Mary's Church, Elgin for Mass
at 10 a.m. with interment Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Prairie du
Chien. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Apostolic Christian
Resthaven, 2750 W. Highland, Elgin, Ill. 60123.
LEE SMITH
Lee R. Smith 99, of McGregor, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born November 8, 1904, in Durante,
Miss., daughter of Hugh and Kate (Hoosman) Crockett. She married Clifford Clay
Smith in Marion, Iowa in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1991. She worked as a
masseuse for many years and enjoyed her volunteer work in a nursing home. Her
hobbies included crocheting, ceramics and oil painting. She was renowned in the
family for her apple pies. She is survived by her son Dr. Clifford (Pat) Smith
of Prairie du Chien, three daughters; Yvonne (Augustus) Simms of Palm Coast,
Fla., Betty (Bill) Lawton of Washington D.C. and Deanna Smith-Johnson of Tacoma
Park, Maryland; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents and a brother Harry Crockett. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriels Catholic
Church in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating. Interment
will be Friday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in
Waterloo, Iowa. Friends of Lee R. Smith may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 31, at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a
wake scripture at 8 p.m.
HENRY ZACH
Henry Zach, 97, Gilman, died March 25, 2004 at the Zastrow Care Center in
Gilman. Henry was born in Prairie du Chien on August 12, 1906, son of Frank and
Ann Zach. He grew up in the Prairie du Chien area and after finishing his
schooling, he and a brother moved to Jump River and worked as carpenter-brick
layers. He was united in marriage to Agnes and they resided in the Jump River
area where they farmed. He later moved back to Prairie du Chien for about 20
years and then moved back to Jump River, residing there since. Surviving are one
son, Jule Zach of Jump River; one daughter Zola (John) Geisler of Bruce; 37
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law Elloise
Zach of Perkinstown. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Jean
Olson, one son, Jack Zach and a god daughter Janet Olson. Henry was an avid wood
carver and enjoyed being outdoors. Services were Monday at St. Michaels Catholic
Church in Jump River. The Gilman Funeral Home assisted the family.
DARRELL SMITH
Darrell D. Smith, 73, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at the
Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa. Darrell was born June 6, 1930 at
Galesville, to Howard and Anna (Anderson) Smith. He graduated from Galesville
High School in 1948 and attended one year at the University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse. He served in the Air Force from 1949 until 1953. He married Rayone
Kirkhorn on August 27, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He
returned to college and later transferred to UW-Whitewater where he received his
Bachelor of Education in 1957. He later received his Masters in Counseling and
Behavioral Studies at the UW-Madison. He taught at Ithaca High School from 1957
to 1960, taught and was principal at Viola High School from 1960 to 1961, was
guidance director at Kickapoo Area School from 1961 to 1963. Guidance director
at Fennimore High School from 1963 to 1979 where he also coached golf. He later
was owner of Surplus Sales in Boscobel from 1979 to 1987. They moved to Lansing,
Iowa in 1988 and later to Prairie du Chien. Surviving are his wife, Rayone of
Prairie du Chien; a son, Michael (Barbara) Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter
Karen (Dennis) Cooley of Wauzeka; four grandchildren, Benjamin Jones and fiancee
Janelle Goplin, Angela Jones and fiancee Rob Sailer, Evan and Rachel Smith of
Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Newell John Smith of Madison; nephew Philip (Holly)
Smith of Stevens Point; two nieces, Ellen (Rick) Whaley of Milwaukee, Nancy
(David) Dowell of Portland, Oregon; foster sister Lillian Gordon Ely Oines
(deceased) her children Patricia and John Ely, her husband Edward Oines of Sioux
Falls, S.D. special friend and brother of Lillian; Danny (Florence) Gordon of La
Crosse; aunt Arvilla Smith of Janesville; cousins and grand nieces and nephews.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, foster sister, Lillian Oines and
sister-in-law Dorothy Smith. Services will be Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. at
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prairie du Chien with private burial at a
later date. Friends may call at the church on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be given. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
GENEVIEVE LONG
Genevieve M. "Gen'' Long, 79, died March 9 at Prairie Memorial Hospital in
Prairie du Chien. Genevieve was born Oct. 5, 1924 in Savanna, Ill. to Edward and
Leona (Hampton) Ready. Surviving are her children, Lois (Leo) Gerlach of Prairie
du Chien, Roger (Mary) Anthony of Westby, Phyllis Anthony of La Crosse, Jean
(Joe) Faas of Onalaska, Janice Anthony Lortie of Prairie du Chien, Fred (Gail)
Anthony of LaPrairie, Minn. and Larry (April) Anthony of Stoneville, N.C.; 15
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister Bernice (Harold) Roberts
of Preston, Iowa and two brothers, Edward (Lena) Ready of Hinckley, Ill. and
Bernard (Mary) Ready of Montgomery, Ill. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Verlin D. Long, her parents, four brothers, four sisters, two sons and
one daughter. Services were Saturday at the Bible Baptist Church, Prairie du
Chien, Pastor Howard Mace officiating with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family. The Stafford Funeral Home of Richland
Center assisted the family.
RONALD RICE
Ronald L. Rice, 70, of Milwaukee, formerly of Mt. Hope, died Sunday, March
7, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee after a courageous battle with
cancer. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Wauwatosa, son of Lynn and Tillie (Mayne)
Rice. Ron spent his childhood in the Mt. Hope area and graduated from Mt. Hope
High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 7th Inf. Div. and 11th Airborne
Div. in the Korean War from 1951-1954. Ron was a member of Collin-Meyer VFW Post
#2903 in Milwaukee. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Union, Local 494, Milwaukee. Ron had a passionate interest in
auto racing (NASCAR and Busch Series, etc.) and on Sunday nights, he went to the
fastest quarter-mile race track around, in Slinger. Ron also enjoyed sports,
fishing and camping in the State Parks. He liked drinking beer and listening to
polka music. Surviving are his wife, June, Milwaukee; his daughter, Carol (Dave)
Moore, Bloomington; two sons, Richard (Susan) Rice, South Milwaukee and Thomas
(Pam), New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Joyce (Dennis) Bassett, Wauzeka and Judy Kreul, Prairie du Chien; two brothers,
William (Lorraine Kasparek) Rice, Lynxville and Charles (Dianne Edge) Rice, Mt.
Hope; his mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews and
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
father-in-law, Kelly Kalinowski; his brother, Larry Rice; and his nephew, Troy
Halverson.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Martin Page
Funeral Home in Bloomington, Rev. David Leistra officiating and burial with
military honors at the Hermitage Cemetery, Mt. Hope Township. Visitation will be
from 9 until time of services at the funeral home.
VICTOR SCHIERS
Victor P. Schiers 81, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at
the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 9, 1923, in
Dubuque, Iowa, son of Albert and Edith (Merz) Schiers. He served in the
U.S. Navy during WW II in the Pacific Theatre where he received the Purple
Heart. He later worked as a telegrapher for the Milwaukee Road Railroad for many
years. He is survived by two brothers; Charles of Burlington Township,
N.J. and Donald (Donna) of Ft. Collins, Colo.; two sisters; Dorothy Curler of
Davenport, Iowa and Mae Fritschel of Washington State. He was preceded in death
by his parents, and a brother Robert. A Memorial Service will be Monday,
March 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's / St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers
Ferry, Iowa, Rev. Louis Trzil officiating. Military Rites were accorded
immediately following the memorial service by the Harpers Ferry American Legion.
Friends may call at the church on Monday, March 8, from 9:30 a.m. until the time
of services. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.
FRANCES KAHLER
Frances M. (Sautter) Kahler 79, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at
the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a short battle with
cancer. She was born Sept. 30, 1924, to William and Gladys Sautter in
Giard Township, Iowa. Frances lived in several areas during her life and most
recently Mauston, where she and her husband Robert Kahler resided for the last
20 years. She worked all her life in various manufacturing jobs such as McGregor
Loud Speaker, Burgess Cellulose and Mauston Plating. She is survived by
two sons; Wayne (Sue) Hendrix of San Bernadino, Calif. and Steve (Shirley)
Hendrix of Prairie du Chien; a sister Elizabeth; seven grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two sisters in law; Violet
Anderson of Elgin, Iowa and Dorothy Dallman of Altoona, Iowa; a niece and four
nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert who
passed away on Dec. 31, 2003, three brothers; John (Jake), Fred, and Charlie
Sautter and a sister Winnefred. Funeral services were Monday, March 1, at
11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial
in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred
to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice Program.
KRISTEN ERDMANN
Kristen M. (Christianson) Erdmann, age 34, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of
Wauzeka, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at St. Vincent Hospital in
Green Bay. She was born on November 10, 1969, in Prairie du Chien, to Charles
and Karen (Degman) Christianson. Kris was a 1988 graduate from Wauzeka High
School. She attended college in Baraboo for two years and then transferred to
Winona State University for three years to pursue a psychology degree. On July
21 of 2001, Kris began a new journey with her soul mate, Brian. After the
wedding they established their home in Sturgeon Bay, where they shared many
laughs, dreams and special moments. Kris enjoyed many hobbies including cooking,
sewing, quilting and jewelry crafting. She loved a good road trip and spending
time with family and friends. Kris was a cancer survivor of sixteen years. Kris
continues to give to others by being an organ donor, which she felt passionately
about. Kris was a kind soul who touched many lives. She will be missed by her
family and friends, but has been reunited with her brother, Scott, in heaven
where she will enjoy eternal life. She is survived by husband Brian Erdmann of
Sturgeon Bay; her parents Charles and Karen Christianson of Wauzeka; sister
Connie (Ben) McCullick of Wauzeka; brother Michael Christianson of Wauzeka;
nieces and nephews; Godsons, Alexander and Christopher McCullick, Emily and
Elizabeth McCullick; her mother-in-law Joan Erdman of Winona, Minn. and
father-in-law Lyle Erdmann of Houston, Minn.; brother-in-law Steve Erdmann of
Winona, Minn. She was preceded in death by her brother Scott Christianson on
September 2, 2000, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Services were held on
Monday, February 23, at the Century Hall in Wauzeka, with Pastor Joel Oines and
Fr. Jim Warosh officiating. Burial was be in the Wauzeka Cemetery. The
Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home of Boscobel assisted the family.
DONALD LONG
Donald M. Long 70, of Bagley, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1934, in the Camel Ridge
area of Grant County, son of William and Edith (Ellis) Long. He farmed in the
Bagley area most of his life. He is survived by his wife Madonna of Bagley; his
mother Edith Long of Bagley; two brothers, James of Bagley and John (Carol) of
Tennyson; three sisters; Donna (Dick) Kaufman and Irene (Chuck) Enke both of
Prairie du Chien, and Dorothy Lester of Dubuque, Iowa. He was preceded in death
by his father and an infant sister. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 25,
2004 at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stuart Allen
officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien.
STASIA SWINGLE
Stasia Swingle, 102, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at the Prairie Health Care
Center. She was a native of Crawford County, born in Prairie du Chien as
Anastasia B. Polodna on April 4, 1901, daughter of John and Anne (Mezera)
Polodna. She was baptized and attended school at St. John Nepomuc Parish. On
April 30, 1923 she married Henry Bohonek. He preceded her in death seven years
later. Her marriage to Dan Swingle was on Nov. 4, 1933 and he preceded her in
death on Oct. 9, 1978. Stasia was a very active lady and believed in hard work.
Her first job as a teenager was in a local laundry and after that she was
employed at the Prairie Woolen Mill. Later she and her husband Dan operated a
poultry farm in Frenchtown. Her last employment was at the Prairie Tool Company.
God and family were the priorities of her life. She was active in the Sodality
and choir at St. Gabriel's Parish and also belonged to the Third Order of
Carmelites. Surviving is a daughter Betty (Frank) Nolan of Prairie du Chien; a
stepdaughter, Lucille Wiarda of Chelsea, Mich.; eight grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and seven great-step-grandchildren
and one great-great-step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters,
Elizabeth and Frances, six brothers, Charles, Adolph, George, Vince, Tom and
Jack. My Mom and the grandmother of many years was very special to everyone. She
was a giving person in all ways and will be missed by her family but, "All who
live in the Lord never need to say good bye.'' A Mass of Christian burial was
Monday, Feb. 16 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach, S.J.
officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. In lieu
of flowers memorials are preferred. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the
family.
MONROE HARRIS
Monroe L. Harris, 70, of Las Vegas, Nevada went to be with the Lord on Jan.
31, 2004. He was born July 29, 1933 in Brodtville to Lewis and Mabel (Stagman)
Harris. He married Frieda Armburst in 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa. Monroe worked for
the Burlington Northern Railroad and drilled wells with his father for 20 years
while living in Prairie du Chien. In 1970 he moved to Las Vegas and worked for
Thompson Well Drilling until retirement. Surviving are his seven children Brian
(Marilyn) Wauzeka, Randy (Kathleen) Las Vegas, Cheryl (Ricky) Bartels, Carolyn
(Brian) Larkin, Lewis (Merry), Carla (Lee) Arneson all of Prairie du Chien and
Christine (Jeff) Kleinow of Luana, Iowa; two brothers, Roy (Nancy), Fountain
Inn, S.C., Lyle of Prairie du Chien; 21 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Mark and a grandchild.
Memorial Services are being held at Bible Baptist Church, 1110 N. Marquette
Road, Prairie du Chien on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.
ARLENE SCHABLE
Arlene M. Schable, 72, Watertown, Wis., died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at
Watertown Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1931 in Bridgeport to Roy and
Nettie (Weighner) Schurz. She attended high school in Oriska, North Dakota and
graduated from Milwaukee Girl's Technical School in 1948. She attended State
Teachers College in Valley City, North Dakota. She taught in a one room school
house in Sandborn, North Dakota. She married Frank Joseph Schable on June 10,
1950. Arlene also was a dairy farm wife. She worked as a bookkeeper with Heavy
Duty - Watertown and Brandt Automatic Cashier - Watertown. She moved to Prairie
du Chien and worked at the Opportunity Center until her retirement in 1996.
Surviving are two daughters, Wendy (Max) Wincell, Watertown and Diane (Rick)
Donnelly, Wisconsin Dells.; five grandsons, Jacob, Jesse, and Jon Schable,
Montello, Craig Wincell, Madison, Kurtis Wincell, Watertown; two brothers,
Lawrence (Claris) Schurz, Rewey, and Walter (Virginia) Schurz, Prairie du Chien;
one daughter-in-law, Valorie Schable, Montello; also a number of nieces,
nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, step
mother Katherine (Spink) Schurz; step brother Dale Heese and son Lynn Schable. A
private family service will be held at a later date. The Pederson Funeral Home
in Watertown assisted the family.
KENNETH LECHNIR
Kenneth F. Lechnir, 73 of rural Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at
his home. He was born March 1, 1930, in Prairie du Chien, son of James and
Gladys (Zabel) Lechnir. He married June Harper on Nov. 8, 1951, the first couple
to be married in the newly erected St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. He
worked at National Decorated Metals and later as a carpenter for Design Homes in
Prairie du Chien, for 29 years, until his retirement. He is survived by his wife
June of rural Prairie du Chien; three sons, Steven of LaCrosse, Ross (Sherry) of
Prairie du Chien and Kent (Teresa) of Racine; two daughters, Connie (David)
Hudson of Prairie du Chien and Kathy (Phillip) Martin of Wauzeka, a brother
James (LuLabelle) of Janesville, a sister Loretta Hamilton of Fennimore; 14
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents, and a brother Harvey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Feb.
13, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. James
Warosh SJ officiating, with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery in Wauzeka. Friends
may call on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien, where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.
BLANCHE HALLINGSTAD
L. Blanche Hallingstad, 95, of Lancaster, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Orchard
Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born April 16, 1908 in Bagley,
daughter of John and Mary (Luber) Sedlmayr. She was a devoted musician, learning
the organ and piano from age nine. She gave music lessons to many area children,
several of whom make a living from those home-taught lessons. She married Arthur
R. Hallingstad Feb. 28, 1928 in Galena, Ill. They met during his employment at
the Bagley Creamery. In 1942, they purchased the Beetown Creamery and operated
other creameries in North Andover and Lancaster until their retirement in 1962.
They enjoyed over 29 years of wintering in Estero, Fla. and living on the
Mississippi River in Bagley for over 30 years. They organized various dance
bands during the depression and played at many rural schools and local dance
halls. They also performed at many of the Beetown celebrations, which Blanche
thoroughly enjoyed. She was an accomplished artist. She enjoyed fishing on the
Mississippi River and growing over 60 rose buses in Bagley. Blanche took pride
in the fact she was able to give her grandchildren and great-grandchildren piano
lessons. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star, Miriam Chapter #15 of
Platteville, where she presided at Grand Organist in the State of Wisconsin in
1955, and also belonged to Royal Neighbors. She will be dearly missed by her
family. Surviving are two children, Mary Lou (Stanley) Haskins, Lancaster and
Paul (Jane) Hallingstad, Madison; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Arthur; a grandson, Paul Haskins; a great-grandson, Benjamin Richgels; a sister,
Eva Jackley; and a brother, Philip Sedlmayr. Services were Monday at the
Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, Rev. Mark Dieter officiating with burial in
Bagley Cemetery. A L. Blanche Hallingstad memorial fund has been established.
E.M. DALL
E. M. Marge Dall, 85, of Bloomington, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Prairie
Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born May 23, 1918, in
Worchester, England, daughter of Daniel and Florence (Cavanagh) Hardwick. In
December 1946, she married Dale Dall in London, England. He preceded her in
death on Dec. 11, 1998. They had lived in the Beetown Township area before
moving to Bloomington in 1954. Marge worked at Hoffman's Grocery Store in
Bloomington. Surviving are her daughter, Heather (Donald) Myers, Janesville,
Minn.; four grandchildren, Christopher (Kathy) Myers, Sac City, Iowa, Melissa
(Rick) Ruch, Pemberton, Minn., Michael (Sara) Myers, North Liberty, Iowa, and
Angela Dall, Fennimore; a stepgrandchild, Alicia Vold, Fennimore; seven
great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Florence Hardwick and Vinnie Day, both of
Worchester, England. She was also preceded in death by her son Philip Dall; four
brothers and two sisters. Services were Saturday at the Martin Page Funeral Home
in Bloomington with burial in Dodge Cemetery, Beetown Township.
FERN BIEGANEK
Fern (Cunningham) Bieganek, 78, died February 5, 2004, at Stanley. She was born
August 8, 1926, in Crawford County, daughter of Earl and Mildred (Heisz)
Cunningman. At age 12 she moved to Stanley and after her schooling she moved to
Milwaukee where she worked for the Briggs & Stratton Co. for many years. In
1963 she moved to the Chicago area where she worked as a dispatcher for the
Glendale Heights Police Department. In 1968 she moved back to Wisconsin and
owned a Drive-in in Thorp. In 1982 she moved to Stanley area where she owned and
operated the Carriage Manor Retirement Home. Fern loved spending her spare time
crocheting, gardening, cooking and traveling. Surviving are her children, Linda
(David) Acker of Stanley, Roy E. Kleist of Stanley and Sandra Bieganek of
Glendale, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister Lois
(Jack) Pease of Waukesha and one brother, Melvin C. (Mona) of Janesville. She
was also preceded by her parents. Services were Saturday at the Salem United
Methodist Church with burial at the National Cemetery, both in Eastman. The
Plombon Funeral Chapel of Stanley assisted the family.
CLARENCE STAGMAN
Clarence F. Stagman, 72, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Clarence was born July 11, 1931, in
Wyalusing Township, Grant County, to Clarence and Mary (Liven) Stagman. He
attended country school. He served in the Army for six years. Following his
discharge he worked at a factory in Waukesha for a time before moving to Prairie
du Chien. He married Sharon Messerli on June 29, 1963, in Prairie du Chien. He
worked for 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for 26 years and also worked at MPC
for 10 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting and playing cards. Surviving
are his wife, Sharon; two sons, Tim (Jenny) Stagman and Carl Stagman, both of
Prairie du Chien; four grandchildren, Jon, Clara, Jordan, Levi; five brothers,
Gene Stagman of Friendship, Charles (Helen) Stagman of Bagley, Jim (Mary) Pitzer
of Prairie du Chien, Art (Marilyn) Pitzer of Wauzeka, Ronny (Diane) Pitzer of
Eastman; and one sister, Burnita Gokey of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in
death by his parents, four brothers, Bob Pitzer, Wesley Pitzer, Eddie Pitzer and
Phillip Pitzer. Services were Saturday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Honors were
accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard at the cemetery.
GENEVIEVE MILLER
Mrs. Genevieve C. Miller, 93, of Montello, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at
Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. She was born April 21, 1910 in McGregor,
daughter of Leo and Catherine Parker McGill. On Nov. 25, 1941 she married John
D. Miller in McGregor. He preceded her in death in August of 1953. Genevieve was
a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Monona, its Rosary Society, the
Catholic Daughters, and The Southeast Towners. She had been employed as an
engraver at Briar's Memorial Monuments. She loved working in the yard,
gardening, sewing and making Red Riding Hood Dolls, cooking and being with her
family. She moved to Wisconsin in January of 2001 to be closer to her daughter.
Surviving are two daughters, Janice (Francis) Becwar of Montello, Rita (Stanley)
Robertson of Yorkville, Ill.; four granddaughters, Robyn Hackett, Bill Towery,
Debbie Walker, Linda Casper; eight great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Alyssa
Towery, Evan and Alec Hackett of Wisconsin, Rachel, Stephanie and Jacob Casper
and Jonah Walker of Illinois; one great-great-grandson Joey of Ill.; four
sisters, Leona Auterman of Monona, Iowa, Edith (Ed) Laufer of Omaha, Nebr.,
Arlie (Frank) Orzalek of Antioch, Ill., Pat (Harold) White of Monticello, Iowa;
two brothers, Ed (Millie) McGill of Garland, Texas and Joe (Mary) McGill of
Denver, Colo. and many other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded
in death by her parents, husband John, one son Dennis Miller, one sister Mary
McMillin, and two brothers, Dave and Jim McGill. A funeral Mass was Tuesday at
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Monona, Iowa, Fr. John Moran officiating with
burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in McGregor. The Wachholz Family Funeral
Home, Montello and Leonard Funeral Home in Monona, Iowa assisted the family.
HARRY WATERMAN, JR.
Harry Waterman, Jr., infant son of Stephanie and Harold Waterman passed away on
January 30, 2004, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his
parents, sister Anjela Waterman, grandpareants, Jim and Sandy Farnsworth of
McGregor, Robert and Song Shaben of Prairie du Chien, Aunt Kris Farnsworth of
Eagan, Minn. and great-grandparents Louis and Virginia Voparil and Paul and
Elnora Farnsworth of Iowa City, Iowa.
ROBERT BUDDE
Robert "Bob" Budde, 76, of McGregor, died Saturday evening, January 31, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Bob was born in Bellevue, Iowa on May 6,
1927 to John and Mae (Hoff) Budde. He was baptized on May 15, 1927 in Bellevue
and later confirmed. He attended country school and as a young man he started
working on the family farm. After farming, on Jan. 17, 1951 Bob enlisted in the
Army, he was honorably discharged on April 15, 1957 after serving in the Korean
Conflict. After the service he moved to McGregor where he worked for Farnum
Daries and as a plumber for McGregor Hardware, prior to retirement he worked for
Agra Industries in McGregor. Bob was active in the American Legion and the
Amvets. He was also active in the Eagles Club of Prairie du Chien. For many
years he operated the Brat Stand for American Legion events among many other
public service activities. Bob was also a past member of the McGregor Fire Dept.
Surviving are Tom, Charlene, Zach and Isaac Sauer of McGregor; two siblings,
Deloris (Ray) Hungtgen, Bellevue, Iowa and Wayne (Verna) Budde of Bellevue,
Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Arthur and Marvin
in infancy as well as Orville, LeRoy and Richard Budde. Services will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McGregor, Fr. Hirsch
officiating with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery where Military rites will be
accorded by the American Legion Post #267 and the Amvets Post #108, both of
McGregor. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral
Home, McGregor and Wednesday after 10 a.m. in the Courtyard room of the church.
There will be a Parish Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. The Thornburg-Hanson
Funeral Home of McGregor assisted the family.
BETTE ZABEL
Bette R. Zabel 76, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born March 12, 1927, in Tomah,
daughter of McKinley and Marguerite (Noggle) Mansfield. She married Harold Zabel
on Apr. 25, 1947, in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5,
1988. She worked at Campion Jesuit High School and later as a bookkeeper and
receptionist for the Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien. She was a member of St.
Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien and enjoyed sewing and crafts. She is
survived by a son Ronald Zabel of Prairie du Chien and a daughter Pixie
(Richard) Hicks of Tuscaloosa, Ala., two grandchildren; Angela Zabel of
Stoughton, and Troy Hicks of New York, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband and 2 infant brothers. A Memorial service will be Tuesday,
Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Wambach S.J.
officiating, with interment of the cremains in the Calvary Cemetery both in
Prairie du Chien, WI. Friends may call on Monday, Feb. 2, from 4-8:00 p.m. at
the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a wake
scripture at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Boy and
Girl Scouts of America.
FAYE LABONNE
Faye M. LaBonne 59, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at
her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept.12, 1944,
in Richland Center, daughter of Arthur and Lenore (Lemanski) Dearborn. She
married Larry LaBonne on June 24, 1967, at St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du
Chien. She worked at Wall Street in Prairie du Chien for many years and later at
Curves and The Barn Restaurant also in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by her
husband Larry of Prairie du Chien, a son Todd (Diana) of LaPorte, Ind., two
daughters: Tammy (Greg Welling) LaBonne of Boise, Idaho, and Mary Jo Larson of
Bloomington, Minn., along with four grandchildren: Abbey, Kory, Kylie and
Everhett LaBonne. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Memorial service
will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at 6 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. David Schofield officiating. Inurnment will be private. Friends may
call at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 4 p.m. until the time of
services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
ALICE FELDER
Alice L. Felder, age 82, of Bloomington, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at
Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born December 1, 1921, in
rural Bloomington, the daughter of Frank and Clementine (Herbers) Bohnenkamp. On
May 27, 1947, she married Lawrence W. Felder at St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Bloomington. Together they farmed in rural Bagley on the Felder family farm.
Alice was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and its
CCW. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crocheting, playing cards, and
volunteering at St. Mary's School. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence Felder,
Bloomington; five children, Kathleen (Brian) Denk, Midlothian, Ill.; Gregory
(Rosemarie) Felder, Cornelius, N.C.; John (Dianne) Felder, Bloomington; Elaine
(Dennis) Krause, McFarland; and Laurie Felder, Waunakee; 10 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and four brothers and sisters, Esther Breuer, Glen Haven;
Irene Osterhaus, Bloomington; Vulmar "V.J." (Doris) Bohnenkamp, Prairie du
Chien; and Alfred Bohnenkamp, DeSoto. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her brother, John Bohnenkamp, in infancy; three brothers-in-law, Ambrose
Kirschbaum, Alphonse Breuer, and Albert Osterhaus; and a sister-in-law, Leona
Bohnenkamp. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. at the St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Eric Nielsen officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held
Wednesday, from 3 7 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington,
where a 3 p.m. parish scripture service will be held.
CHARLES BARBER
Charles E. Barber, 79, Gays Mills, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2004, at the Bethel
Home in Viroqua. Charles was born August 23, 1924 in Whatcheer, Iowa, son of
Charles and Stella Barber. He attended school in Iowa City and later moved to
Cedar Falls where he worked for Shanahan Distributing and United Beverage. He
married LaVonne Eick, Sept. 13, 1968 in Virginia, Minn. In 1982 Chuck and his
wife, started a business driving semi-trucks coast to coast from which he
retired in 1991. Charles and his family moved to Wisconsin in 1988. Surviving
are his wife of 35 years, LaVonne, Petersburg; a son, David (Wendy) of
Louisville, Colo., and a daughter Lea Ann (Greg) Kupka of Iowa City, Iowa; and
two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeromy Kupka. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a brother, David and a sister Garnet. Services will be Tuesday at 1
p.m. at the Utica Lutheran Church, town of Utica, Crawford County, Pastor Gary
Wees officiating with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will
be at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services. The Dommersnaes
Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.
BETTE MOORE
Bette J. Moore, 74, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at
Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Bette Joan was born July 7, 1929 to John
and Janice (Evans) Hutchison at Mineral Point. They moved to Prairie du Chien
where Bette graduated from high school. She married Donald Moore on August 14,
1948 in Prairie du Chien. She worked as an operator at the phone company until
1967. Donald and Bette started Moore Trucking in 1951. Bette was an avid bowler
and active in the Women's Bowling Association for 30 years where she had served
as secretary/treasurer for many years and was currently President of the
association. Bette had been inducted into the Prairie du Chien Women's Bowling
Association Hall of Fame. She was also active in the Methodist Church, enjoyed
sewing, gardening, knitting and quilting. She was a very generous person, loved
her family and enjoyed watching the eagles and other birds. Surviving are one
son, Roger (Doris) Moore of Prairie du Chien; three daughters, Vicky Moore of
Prairie du Chien, Cindy (Jeff) Balk of Prairie du Chien and Amy (Dick) Russell
of Madison; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband Donald on April 12, 1999 and a brother Richard
Hutchison. Services were Monday at the United Methodist Church with burial in
Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home
assisted the family.
ETHAN BRANDENBURG
Ethan James Brandenburg, infant son of Randy and Teresa Brandenburg of Owatonna,
Minn. was born Nov. 12, 2003 and died January 12, 2004. Ethan is survived by his
parents Randy and Teresa, brothers, Michael, Miles, Seth and Garret; one sister
Brittney; his grandparents Jim and Jan Brandenburg, all of Owatonna, grandfather
Richard Hein, grandmother Carol (Dave) Armoto all of Prairie du Chien; great
grandmother of Estherville, Iowa and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and
cousins. Services were held Friday, Jan. 16 in Owatonna, with burial in
Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien.
DONALD LESSARD
Donald Lessard age 74 of Prairie du Chien died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born May 23, 1929, in Prairie du
Chien, son of George and Jennifer (Gardepy) Lessard. He married Ruth Bernice
Jones on Oct. 25, 1946. She preceded him in death on March 25, 1985. He worked
for National Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien. Beginning in the mid 1960's
he bought and sold both clams and pearls for the Tennessee Shell Company until
his retirement. He enjoyed trapping as well as commercial fishing and
woodworking. He is survived by a daughter Linda Lessard of Prairie du Chien; two
sons, James (Leanne) of Wauzeka, and Mark (Sharon) of Juneau; a sister Lillian
Schneider of Prairie du Chien; two brothers, Vernon "Buzz" (Dorritt)
of Prairie du Chien and Douglas (Naomi) of Moline, Ill. He was preceded in death
by his parents, his wife and several brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic
Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert SJ officiating, with burial in the Calvary
Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4 to 8
p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a wake
scripture at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
MONICA DAGNON
Monica C. Dagnon 97, of Rockford, Ill. and formerly of Prairie du Chien, died
Friday, Jan.16, 2004, at the St. Anne Center in Rockford, Ill. She was born Mar.
28, 1906, in Ferryville, daughter of John and Margaret (Connelly) Lucey. She
married Michael Dagnon on Sept. 13, 1934, at St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du
Chien. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1997. She was a Registered Nurse
and worked for several years in local hospitals. She enjoyed her friends and
playing bridge. She is survived by two sons; Donald (Carole) of Loves Park, Ill.
and David (Kathleen) of St. Louis, Mo., seven grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five
brothers and three sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Jan. 20,
2004 at 11a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J.
officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
Friends may call on Monday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home
in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7p.m.
JEFFREY DOAN
Jeffrey "Jeff" Leonard Doan, 17, a Junior at Viroqua High School and
Captain of the Viroqua Hawks Hockey Team collapsed Thursday evening, Jan. 15 in
the locker room at the Viroqua Community Arena between the first and second
periods of a high school game. An autopsy showed that he had an enlarged heart.
He was born Sept. 8, 1986, in Viroqua to John and Vickie (Gilman) Doan. He
participated in Youth Hockey with the Viroqua Thunder from age 4-15. He also was
an avid golfer serving on the Viroqua High School Golf Team as a freshman and
sophomore. He was State Champion in Division 2 in 2003. He was all conference
both years and was also Coulee Conference Player of the Year both years. He was
looking forward to joining the University of Wisconsin Golf Team after high
school. In 2003 he set the course record for Viroqua Hills Golf Course where he
shot a 64 for 18 holes. He has participated in many golf tournaments and was a
tough competitor. He really appreciated all the friends who helped and supported
him in his golf activities. He was a member of the Viroqua United Methodist
Church. Surviving are his parents of Viroqua; one brother, Jason Schumacher of
Viroqua; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Doan of Prairie du Chien; his
maternal grandparents, Valdo "Pete" and Shirley Gilman of Viroqua,
other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, Royce Doan.
Services were Sunday afternoon at the Viroqua High School, Pastor Ki Sung Kim
officiating. The vocalist was Ron Moilien and the pianist was Patty Moilien.
Speakers were B. J. Endicott and Tom Gees. Burial was in the Viroqua Cemetery.
Serving as pall bearers were B. J. Endicott, Jay Hoffland, Ron Bronk, Cullen
Fortney, Buzz Guist, Tom Gees, and Tory Tollefson. Honorary pallbearers were the
Viroqua High School Golf Team and the Viroqua High School Hockey Team. A
visitation was held on Sunday afternoon at the high school. The Thorson Funeral
Home of Viroqua served the family. Blessed be his memory.
EARL MILLS
Earl L. Mills, 77, of Eastman, died Sunday, January 11, 2004, at Prairie Health
Care Center in Prairie du Chien. He was born October 23, 1926 in Chicago, Ill.
to Albert and Fannie (Edwards) Mills. He attended school in Oak Lawn, Ill. and
farmed for a time. He served in the Navy during World War II. He married Betty
Zydorczak on July 24, 1948 at Summit, Ill. He worked in the steel mills in the
Chicago area as a dynamite specialist for many years. They later lived in Crown
Point, Ind. before moving to a farm near Eastman in 1968 to fulfill their
lifelong dream of owning a farm. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Sutherland
of Boscobel, Janet (Michael) Geisler of Eastman; five grandchildren: Troy
(Julie) Sutherland, Erik (Beth) Sutherland, Kristina (Gene Nelsen) Sutherland,
Cory Geisler, Amy Geisler, one great grandchild, Isaac Sutherland; one brother,
Ralph (Lorraine) Mills, two sisters, Olive Volkman and Rosie (Eddie) Kopischke
all of Oak Lawn, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty on
June 30, 1998, two brothers, Glenn and Clarence and two sisters, Hazel and
Myrtle. Services were Wednesday at the Salem United Methodist Church with burial
in National Cemetery, both in Eastman. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
SYLVIA PETERS
Sylvia Peters, 84, of Friendship, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at the Adams County
Memorial Hospital. Sylvia was born Dec. 23, 1919 to William and Ruth (Dye)
Blossfield in White Creek. She married Clarence Peters on Feb. 17, 1941 in
Dubuque, Iowa. The couple were blessed with 13 children. They moved to the Adams
County Town of Big Flats in 1997 from Muscoda. Sylvia enjoyed gambling, fishing,
cooking and spending time with her family. Surviving are seven sons, Fred Dye,
Wisconsin Rapids, LeRoy (Betty Bend) Peters, Adams, Herbert Peters, Wauzeka,
Keith Peters, Janesville, Dennis (Ann) Peters, Hancock, Gene Peters, Prairie du
Chien and Jerry Peters, Wisconsin Dells; and five daughters, Adeline (Roger)
Poteat, Nekoosa, LaVonne Wachal, Troy Center, Veronica (Dick Kazda) Scullin,
Wauzeka; Mary (Kevin Schmidt) Smith, Arkdale; JoAnn (Mike) Whalen, Evansville;
39 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clarence; son Brian Peters;
brother Raymond Blossfield and sister Rose Hines. Visitation will be at
Roseberry's Funeral Home, Friendship, on Thursday from 9 a.m. to the time of
service at 11:30 a.m., Father James P. McNamee will officiate with burial to
follow at the Wauzeka Cemetery, Wauzeka.
SUSAN MERGEN
Susan K. Mergen, 54, of Bloomington, passed away Monday, January 12, 2004, at
her home. She was born July 10, 1949, in La Crosse, the daughter of John and
Margaret (McCabe) Davidson. She married Carl Mergen on January 29, 1966, at St.
Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. She worked at Bloomington Farmers Mutual
Insurance Company for 20 years. Sue was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Bloomington. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and fishing. She dearly
loved her family and friends, and was especially looking forward to a new
grandchild in May. She is survived by her husband, Carl Mergen, Bloomington;
four children, Shelley Mergen, Lone Rock; Angie (Tom) Chandler, Prairie du
Chien; Mike Mergen, Prairie du Chien; and Lori (Allen) Brokopp, Minocqua; six
grandchildren, Stephan, Casey, and April Wolford; Sam and Alex Chandler; and
Miah and Baby Brokopp; a sister, Pat Audetat, Lancaster; two brothers, Jim (Deb)
Davidson, Cassville; and Mark (Kate) Davidson, LaCrosse; her stepmother, Joyce
Davidson, Prairie du Chien; three stepbrothers, Allen, Bob, and Dave Donaldson;
two stepsisters, Kathy Splinter and Diane Braun; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Davidson; a brother,
Michael J. Davidson; and a niece, Sara E. Davidson. Funeral services will be
held on Thursday, January 15, at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Bloomington Father Eric Nielsen officiating, with burial in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3 8 p.m. at the
Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, where a 3 p.m. parish scripture service
will be held. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Susan K. Mergen memorial fund has
been established.
LAWRENCE NIES
Lawrence H. Nies, passed away peacefully at Mulder Health Care Nursing Home
on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's
disease. He was born in Patch Grove to Matthew and Catherine (McDermott) Nies on
July 5, 1925. After graduating from Patch Grove High School, he farmed the
family farm with his father. In 1950, he was drafted into the US Army and served
in the Korean Conflict until 1952, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Upon
receiving an honorable discharge, he then continued farming on the family farm.
He married Madonna Meister on August 25, 1956 at St. John's Church in Patch
Grove. To this union, five children were born: Kevin of Waunakee, Peggy
Nies-Scargall (Dave) of Dousman, Stephen (Shelly) of Byron Center, Mich., Eric
(Lisa) of Onalaska and Maureen Donahue (Dave) of Huntingtown, Maryland. There
are ten grandchildren, Hannah Nies, Rae Ann and Kade Scargall, Matt and Nathan
Nies, step-granddaughters, Beth, Heather and Megan Laskaskie, and Noah and Clara
Donahue. In 1969, he and the family moved to Eastman and continued farming until
1980. Lawrence then formed a partnership with his son, Eric and he continued
farming until retiring in 1990. In 1993, he moved to Prairie du Chien where he
worked as a crossing guard for the school system. In 1996, he moved to Onalaska
in order to be close to family and friends. Next to his family, he loved the
land and farming. He was proud of his Grade A dairy farm and took great pride in
keeping the lawn neat. A life-long dream was fulfilled when he, Madonna and
nephew Pat Donlan traveled to Ireland and Scotland in 1999. He was a lifelong
member of the American Legion and was also a member of American Legion Post 336
in Onalaska. He is also survived by four sisters, Lucille Donlan of San Rafael,
Calif., Phyllis Bernhardt of Cassville, Aileen Kruser of Kieler and Bernadine
Stroede of Wisconsin Dells as well as by many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bob, Max and Edward and sisters
Patti Breuer, Marcella Tremble, Alice Noethe, May Knautz. A Mass of Christian
Burial was Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Onalaska with burial at
St. John's Catholic Cemetery at Patch Grove. The Dickinson Family Funeral Home
in Onalaska assisted the family. May he rest in peace, we love you.
ELAINE STASZEWSKI
Elaine E. Staszewski, 81, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, January 8,
2004, at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born November 29, 1922, in
Appleton, daughter of Martin and Anna (Rennik) Lueders. She married Ervin
Staszewski on July 14, 1942, in Milwaukee. She worked as a bus driver for the
Seneca School district and later as a teacher's aide for the Prairie du Chien
School District. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ervin Staszewski of
Prairie du Chien, 4 sons; Ervin Terry (Mary) of New Lisbon, Richard Lee (Janie)
of La Crosse, Thomas Martin (Jeanette) of Largo, Fla. and Michael John of
Ramstein, Germany; 2 daughters; Eileen Memolo of New Lisbon, and Mary Beth
Staszewski of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren and twin great
granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Howard
Lueders and a sister Mildred Fisher. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Jan.
12, at St. Johns Catholic Church, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in
Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, assisted the
family.
VERLIN D. LONG
Verlin D. Long, 85, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Richland Center, died
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at the Prairie Health Care Center, Prairie du Chien.
Verlin was born March 6, 1918 in the village of Rockbridge, son of the late Bert
and Clara (Robinson) Long. He married Genevieve (Ready) Anthony on June 22, 1968
at Peace United Methodist Church in Richland Center. Surviving are his wife of
35 years, Genevieve; his children, Lois (Leo) Gerlach of Prairie du Chien, Roger
(Mary) Anthony of Westby, Phyllis Anthony of La Crosse, Jean (Joe) Faas of
Onalaska, Janice (Anthony) Lortie of Prairie du Chien, Fred (Gail) Anthony of
LaPrairie, Minn. and Larry (April) Anthony of Stoneville, N.C.; 15
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois (Paul) Kaderavik and
Gwen (Bob) Michel; and four brothers, Marion, Edward, Cecil (Doris) and Leland
(Kathy) Long. He was also preceded in death by a brother Vernon Long. Services
were Saturday, Jan. 3 at Stafford Funeral Home, Richland Center, Rev. Howard
Mace officiating with burial in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Willow Township.
Memorials may be directed to the family. The Stafford Funeral Home assisted the
family with the arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at
Prairie Health Care Center for their loving care of Verlin.
AGNES SLAMA
Agnes M. Slama age 81, of Eastman, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at the Prairie
du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1922, in Eastman, daughter of
Elmer and Violet (Picha) Smethurst. She married Daniel Slama on Oct. 6, 1941 in
Eastman. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1977. She served as Postmaster in
Eastman for over 40 years. She was a longtime member of St. Wenceslaus Church,
the Eastman Community Club and the Homemakers Club. She is survived by a son
Roger (Kathy) of Eastman, a daughter Roseann (Roger) Feye of Eastman, two
daughters in law; LeAnn Slama of De
