Mary Spragg
March 20, 1954 - May 30, 2009
Mary M.Spragg, 55, of Farmersburg, Iowa, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2009 at home.
Mary Margarite Larson was born on March 20, 1954, at Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Harold L. and Marguerite (Warnke) Larson. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein.Mary attended Oelwein Community High School until the 11th grade and then received her GED from MFL High School and later earned degrees in business management, bookkeeping, and computer drafting from the Northeast Iowa Community College in 2006 where she was on the dean's list. Mary married Donald Dean Spragg on August 8, 1971, at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein. She worked at Products Unlimited in Guttenberg as a test auditor and senior final auditor from 1991 to 2004. Mary then worked at Cabelas in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin as a packer and shipper in distribution from 2006 to present.
Mary is survived by her husband Donald Spragg of Farmersburg, two daughters, Marguerite (Ed) White of McGregor, Jenifer (Brian) Gontermon of Oelwein, a son, Robert Spragg of Everett, Washington; eight grandchildren, Klarista, Evan, Teagan, Alyssa, and Brennan White, Christopher Lee Kammerer, and Kayla and Heather Gontermon; stepmother, Lucille (Walt) Taubeneck of Marysville, Washington; three sisters, Vivian Miller of Fayette, Iowa, Charlotte (James) Miller of Jesup, Iowa, Sandy (Tom) Kisner of Oelwein, Iowa; four brothers, Terry Larson of Hazleton, Iowa, Larry "Red" (Zella) Larson of Luana, Iowa, Junior H.(Connie) Larson of Oelwein, Iowa, James (Pat) Larson of Oelwein, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister (Bonnie Hassler) and two brothers, Wayne Larson and Harry Larson.
Funeral services were Friday, June 5, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein, Iowa with Rev. Charis Combs-lay officiating. Interment was at Hazleton (Fontana Addition) Cemetery at Hazleton, Iowa. The Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home assisted the family. Online obituary at: jamisonschmitzfuneralhome .com

Marion Pederson
Jan. 8, 1922 - May 29, 2009
Marion Burkart Pederson, 87, of 112 S. River Blvd, Plymouth, WI, passed away on Friday, May 29, at Kindred Hearts in Plymouth, where she had been a resident for 4 years.
Marion was born on January 8, 1922, in Prairie du Chien, a daughter of the late Alexander Rae and Florence Louisa Wordingham MacEachern.
On May 5, 1951, she married Hugo H. Burkart at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth. After their marriage the couple resided in Plymouth.
She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1939. One brother was in the Army and the other in the Air Force, so to be different Marion chose the United States Navy, serving from 1944-1946 in the WAVES as a yeoman second class.
After high school, she began her telephone company career with Commonwealth Telephone Company working as an operator for 25 cents an hour. After the War, she worked for General Telephone Company (GTE) in Elkhart Lake and Plymouth, serving in many positions, including chief operator and communications service advisor traveling from Door County to Lake Geneva training customers on new equipment. She retired in 1987 after 38 ½ years of working in an interesting and ever-changing business. After retirement, for many years she wintered in Texas and spent summers in Turtle Lake and Barron, Wis.
On October 12, 2002, she married Chester I. Pederson in Barron, Wis. The couple resided in Barron until Chester preceded her in death on August 27, 2004. Marion returned to Plymouth in 2005.
Marion was very proud of her granddaughters, Kate and Amy, and enjoyed attending many of their music recitals and sporting events. She was especially proud when they graduated from college and went on to law school and graduate school.
Marion had a lifelong love of animals, especially cats, dogs and birds, and Gracie and Emma in particular.
Survivors include her daughter Teresa (Tess) Burkart (Michael Paulson) of Shorewood, Wis.; two granddaughters: Kate Burkart-Paulson (Doug Lovejoy) of Los Angles, Calif., and Amy Burkart-Paulson of Shorewood, Wis.; a step-daughter, Darlene Dennis of Hayward, Wis., and a step-son, Warren (Viola) Pederson of Barron, Wis.; two nieces: Louise Lidicker Hawthorne of Mesa, Ariz. and Sam Lidicker Pagano of Omaha, Neb.; one nephew, Michael MacEachern of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother Marion Armstrong MacEachern; two brothers: George Angus and Colin Rae MacEachern; and one sister, Marjorie Lidicker Jones.
She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Sheboygan.
Memorial services will be held on Friday evening, June 12 at 6:00 P.M. at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Rev. Henry Verfuerth, Associate Pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Sheboygan, will officiate. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, Wis.
Friends may call at the Suchon Funeral home in Plymouth from 4:30 P.M. on Friday until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name to St. Luke United Methodist Church or the Sheboygan County Humane Society are suggested.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to extend special appreciation to the wonderful people of Kindred Hearts and Heartland Hospice for their kind services and special love and attention to Marion.

William Althier
William D. Altier age 64 of Wauzeka passed away Sunday, May 31, 2007 at his home from complications of diabetes. He was born September 20, 1944 in Chicago, IL, the son of Daniel and Laverne (Borden) Altier. He worked in the automotive industry most of his life and had a passion for motorcycles and hot rods. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter.
According to Willy's wishes, he will be cremated, and a private inurnment will take place at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is in charge of arrangements. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

DORIS SASS
Doris J. Sass, age 79, of Bloomington died Friday, May 22, 2009 at her home.  She was born on April 26, 1930, in Bloomington, the daughter of Roy and Ada (Harris) Martin.  Doris was united in marriage to James H. Sass on December 21, 1952 at Bloomington United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the Bloomington United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church in Milwaukee.  Doris loved her family and her church.  She also loved gardening, bird watching, music, and singing with the Bell Canto Choir.
Doris is survived by her husband, Jim, Bloomington; two daughters:  Linda (Tom) Sander, Excelsior, MN and Gail (David) Hasenbein, Burlington, WI; two grandchildren:  Jessica and Matthew Hasenbein; two brothers:  Kenneth (Arv) Martin, Bagley and Richard "Bud" (Pat) Martin, Bloomington; a sister-in-law, LaVonne "Lew" Martin, Shannon, IL; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Diane and her brother, Keith Martin.
Funeral services will held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Bloomington United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating.  Burial will be held in Lumpkin Cemetery, Bloomington Township.  Friends may call on Monday, May 25 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church.
Online condolences:  www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Adele M. Altepeter
January 5, 1907 - May 25, 2009
Adele M. Altepeter, age 102, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of St. Charles, IL passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien.
She was born January 5, 1907, in Cincinnati, OH the youngest of ten children of George and Frances (Wenz) Zang. She married Joseph Altepeter on August 5, 1927. He preceded her in death in 1964. Adele was a very sociable and optimistic lady who was a devout Catholic and enjoyed the religious activities and television programs at the center.
She is survived by a daughter Mary Ann (Jack) Leake of Prairie du Chien; three sons, Joseph (Pat) Altepeter of Elgin, IL, Charles Altepeter of Prairie du Chien and Henry (Betty) Altepeter of Cortland, IL; 26 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers, three sisters, a granddaughter Linda, a grandson Harold, daughter-in-law Helen and an infant great-granddaughter. Adele was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. John Neuman Catholic Church in St. Charles, IL, Rev. Andrew Skrobutt officiating, with burial in the River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia, IL. Friends may call at the church on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien and the Hanley Turner Eighner Funeral Home of Earlville, IL are assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Maryann Morris
Maryann K. "Ginger" Morris, age 72, of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 8, 2009 at her home.
She was born August 19, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Madson) Gray. She married James Morris on January 18, 1969. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1979. Ginger was a member of the Lion's Club and very active in the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien. She enjoyed working with arts and crafts.
She is survived by a son James (Amy) Morris of Davenport, IA; two daughters, Melanie Runyon of Barstow, CA, and Brandy Ray of Pharr, TX; a sister Patty Duffield of Wasila, AK; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two daughters Cheryl Weaver and Tammy Taylor, a brother William Gray, a sister Carol Scribner and her longtime dear companion Owen "Shorty" Clayton.
A Memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Robert Kruschke
Robert T. Kruschke, age 88, formerly of Milwaukee and Wauzeka, WI passed away, surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 13, 2009 at University Hospital in Madison
Robert was born on September 19, 1920 in Milwaukee, the son of Edward A. and Mary (Feldmann) Kruschke. He served in the US Army during WWII from 1942 Ð 45 in the European Theater, serving in the 94th Division under Gen. George Patton's Third Armored Division. Bob fought in four major battle campaigns and received a Bronze Star Medal. On June 21, 1952 he married the former Florence C. Severson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on December 31, 1995. Bob retired from GE Medical Systems in 1982, after 35 years of service. Bob and Florence retired in Wauzeka, WI and in 2001 he moved to Watertown. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Watertown and American Legion Post #458 in Wauzeka. Bob was an avid duck hunter, trap shooter and fellow camper with a special group of GE friends. In his later years, he enjoyed feeding the ducks on his patio and taking country drives. Bob was very loved by his family, grandchildren and friends that got to know him. He truly enjoyed his time with his coffee group at McDonald's and the people at the local library.
Survivors include his children Janet (Ray) Vick of Watertown and Paul (Kaye) Kruschke of West Allis, his grandchildren Carolyn and Jonathan Kruschke and Justin, Jennifer and Jordan Vick, a sister in law Rosamond Kruschke of Rockford, IL, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is further preceded in death by his parents and a brother Edward Kruschke.
Funeral services will be on Sunday at 4:00 PM at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home And Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown with Pastor Lee Meissner officiating and on Monday at 11:30 AM at Wauzeka United Methodist Church with Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating. Family burial will be in Wauzeka Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home in Watertown and on Monday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Methodist Church in Wauzeka. Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church, Wauzeka First Responders or Wauzeka American Legion Post, would be appreciated.

Al Peters
Feb. 28, 1923 - April 27, 2009
Alphonse F. "Al" Peters, 86, of rural Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at his home. He was born February 28, 1923 in Balltown, IA, son of Frederick and Frances (Louis) Peters. He married Evelyn Friday in 1944 and she preceded him in death in 1980.
He farmed in the area and later worked for Mobil Gas in Nekoosa, WI. He worked for Slaght Construction in Prairie du Chien for 28 years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by a daughter, Alice (Melvin) Schmitt of Lebanon, MO, four sons; Richard (JoAnne) of Bagley, WI, David (Bonnie Lorenz) of Boscobel, WI, Ronald (Ruth) and James both of Prairie du Chien, two brothers; Clifford of Bagley and Leo of Rockford, IL, two sisters; Aurelia Southern of Kenosha, WI and Esther Krall of Mukwanago, WI, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 3 great- great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers; Clarence, Alfred and Fridlin Peters, along with a sister Adeline Stine.
A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove, WI with Rev. Bart Timmerman officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the Wauzeka Cemetery in Wauzeka, WI.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

Dorothy Ralph
Sept. 20, 1929 - April 27, 2009
Dorothy J. Ralph, 79, of Horicon, died Monday, April 27, 2009 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee surrounded by her family.
Visitation for Dorothy will be at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon on Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will follow at church on Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m. with Rev. Mark Hasty officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien on Friday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m.
The former Dorothy Jean Tippery was born on September 20, 1929 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to the late William and Mettie Mae (Benson) Tippery. She was united in marriage with Robert Linzenmeyer, who preceded her in death in 1983. She was later united in marriage with Guy Ralph, who preceded her in death in 2002. Dorothy loved being a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary Unit #157 in Horicon. Dorothy lived in Prairie du Chien for many years where she belonged to St. Peter's Lutheran Church and to the Eagles Club. She also played in a band at the Eagles Club call the "Ding a Lings". Dorothy also did volunteer work and sold poppies. She enjoyed baking pies and cinnamon rolls for her son Bill. Dorothy also enjoyed fishing and hunting with the family, taking trips with friends - especially to the casino, going to the "Club", a good cup of coffee, going out to eat, especially for her favorite foods, fried chicken and cole slaw, and having coffee with her friends at Mother's Day Restaurant.
Survivors include her three children; Robert (Judy) Linzenmeyer of Milwaukee, William (June) Linzenmeyer of Mayville, and Sue (Dave) Pasewald of Horicon, her brother, Ray Tippery of Prairie du Chien, eight grandchildren; Bill (Diane) Linzenmeyer, Jr., Deborah Keller, Becky (Troy) Wendorff, Brian (Arrin) Linzenmeyer, Ron (Kristen) Pasewald, Julie (Wade) Samplawski, Amy (Chris) Pasewald, and David R. (Amanda) Pasewald, seven great grandchildren; Jacqui, Alex, Max, Nicholas, Cody, Devin, and Aaliyah, other relatives and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert Linzenmeyer, her second husband, Guy Ralph, her granddaughter, Christina Pasewald, her great grandson, Trevor, and many brothers and sisters.
Dorothy requested that memorials be made in her granddaughter Christina Pasewald's name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 950 Washington Street, Horicon, WI 53032.
The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Linda Bolton
June 2, 1940 - April 27, 2009
Linda "Ma" L. Bolton, 68, of Janesville, died on Monday, April 27, 2009, at home. She was born in Wauzeka, WI on June 2, 1940, the daughter of Sherman and Mildred "Mickey" (Hepburn) Millin. She married Carroll D. Bolton on Nov. 2, 1979, in Milton.
Linda tended bar for years at Rocky's, the Eagles Club, Mister D's and recently retired as owner of Smiley Face Daycare. She was a member of the Janesville Wesleyan Church, and a former member of the Moose Club and Eagles Club. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Carroll Bolton; four daughters: Cyndi (Bryan) Meyer of Milton, Lisa (David) Dedrick of Appleton, Debbie (Shane) Sliger of Janesville, and Tanya (Ronald) Hohen-see of Janesville; nine grandchildren: Brandon, Corey, Jennifer, Dylan, Stephen, Tricia, Noah, Rachel and Bailey; a sister, Suzie (Charles) Zeeh of Prairie du Chien; two nephews, Will (Erin) Zeeh and Bart (Michelle) Zeeh and their families; and her beloved dog, Taffy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Elijah Hohensee.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Janesville Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Wilczak officiating. Interment will be in Wauzeka Cemetery. A visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Schneider Apfel Schneider& Schneider Funeral Home is assisting the family.
For on-line condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

Helen Mara
Helen Mara age 90 of Eagan, MN and formerly of Bloomington, WI passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Alterra Clare Bridge Assisted Living Center in Eagan, MN. She was born July 6, 1918 in Prairie du Chien, WI the daughter of Vincent and Louise (Konichek) Novak. She married Virgil Mara on June 18, 1940 at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien, WI. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2004.
She is survived by 3 daughters; Patricia Mara of Hudson, WI, Marilyn (Roger) Swenson of Summerfield, FL and Michele (Kirk) Larson of Burnsville, MN, a sister Lillian Konichek of Prairie du Chien, WI, 4 grandchildren; Stacy and Charles (Kristin) Gilbertson, Brent (Julia) and Erik (Thais) LaSeure, 4 great grandchildren; Zachary and Noah Hogan and Luke and Keller LaSeure.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 9:00 AM until the time of departure for the church at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Goldie Kirschbaum
February 17, 1914 - May 11, 2009
Goldie M. Kirschbaum, 95, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday May 11, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA following a short illness.
Goldie was born in Platteville, on February 17, 1914 to Oliver and Eva (Robinson) Jones. They lived in the Cassville area where she attended school. She married Mike W. Kirschbaum on April 4, 1929, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. They farmed in the Cassville and Bloomington area for many years. They retired in 1975 and moved to Prairie du Chien. Goldie went to work for McDonald's when it opened in 1982. She enjoyed her work and the people she met. Goldie worked full-time until she was in her 80's and then went part-time. Following an auto accident, her doctor forced her to retire after 23 years.
She is survived by five children, Ray (Mary) Kirschbaum of Woodman, Michael (Janice) Kirschbaum of Mt. Hope, Eva Kirschbaum of Prairie du Chien, Agnes Rush of Cassville, Doran (Tracey Schmitz) Kirschbaum of Marquette, IA; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mike in 1989, two sons, Cletus in 1959 and Doane in 1973 and a great grandson Doran III.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in St. Charles Cemetery, Cassville at 2 p.m.

Nina Kasparek
May 19, 1914 - May, 2009
Nina M. Kasparek, age 94, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 19, 1914, in Bagley, the daughter of Virdie and Millie (Cathman) Clark. She married Frank Kasparek October 17, 1933, at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1984. They farmed in Bagley until 1962 before moving to Prairie du Chien. Nina worked at the General Hospital for 12 years and later at the Memorial Hospital before retiring in 1984. She enjoyed playing cards, gambling, crosswords, traveling and most of all spending time with her grand and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Russell Kasparek of Lancaster, Carl Kasparek of Prairie du Chien, Shirley Bruckner of Alexandria, MN and Frances (Scott) Gilbert of Prairie du Chien; sisters, Violet Bischoff of Prairie du Chien and Birdie (Ed) Meng of Bagley, a brother Harold Clark of Mt. Hope; ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years, Frank, a son-in-law, four brothers and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, May 9, 2009, at at St. John's Catholic Church; Rev. Edwin Thome officiated. Burial is in the Evergreen Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family, www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Ervin T. Staszewski Sr.
age 90 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born December 28, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI, son of Stanley and Mary (Splitter) Staszewski. He married Elaine Lueders on July 14, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the European Theatre. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps before beginning his career with the Wisconsin Conservation Department. Erv started as a park manager in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest and later worked in; the Whitewater Recreational Area, Perrot State Park, Blue Mound State Park, Wyalusing State Park and Stonefield Village. After his retirement he was actively involved with the development and operations of Wisconsin Badger Camp. He was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by 4 sons; Ervin Terry (Mary) of New Lisbon, WI, Richard Lee (Janie) of LaCrosse, WI, Thomas Martin (Jeanette) of Largo, FL and Michael John of Ramstein, Germany, 2 daughters; Eileen (Charles) Dutra of Tomah, WI and Mary Beth Staszewski of Prairie du Chien, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters; Lucy Struck, Helen Gutowski and Esther Niski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Monday, April 13, 2009 fro 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, WI. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Karrigan, Abbie A.
OREGON-Abbie A. Karrigan, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April, 1st, 2009, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison. Abbie was born April 24th, 1922, to Lee and Ann (Nichols) Foster. Abbie attended grade school in the Mount Hope and Patch Grove areas. She graduated from Patch Grove High School in 1939. Having always wanted to be a teacher, Abbie then attended Platteville State Teacher's College. On Sept. 17, 1949, at Saint Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien, Abbie married J. Leo Karrigan, and they settled in Gays Mills. Abbie and Leo were married for 47 years. Abbie taught for 25 years in the Prairie du Chien School District. Following her husband, Leo's death in 1996, she moved to Oregon, Wis. Abbie quickly became an active member of the Oregon community. She volunteered her time at the Oregon Schools, the Senior Center, the Public Library, and the Sienna Crest Assisted Living Center. Abbie was also a member of the Town and Country Women's Club and Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Oregon. Abbie is survived by three children, Mary Jo (Paul) North of Burlington, John (Linda) Karrigan and Maureen Ryan, both of Madison; grandchildren, Terrilyn and Craig Karrigan, Kelly and Cassidy North, Kelsy, Colleen, and Riley Karrigan, and Michael and Meghan Ryan. Abbie is further survived by two nieces, Kay Petracek and Jeannie Ericsson of Las Cruces, N.M.; and many dear friends. Abbie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J. Leo; son, Dick; and her sister, Margaret Fleming.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 11 a.m., at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, with Father Bill Connell presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., with a Scripture service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Abbie's name can be sent to the Oregon Senior Center, the Oregon Public Library or the Macular Degeneration Foundation, 1-888-633-3937, www.eyesight.org. The family wishes to thank Dr. Okada, Dr. Eichorn, Dr. Goodsett, the nursing staff at St. Mary's Hospital, and all of the staff at Sienna Crest in Oregon for the wonderful care and kindnesses shown to our mother. May God bless each and every one of you!

Roger Rieck
March 15, 1937 - April 27, 2009
Roger J. Rieck, 72, of Eastman passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor.
He was born March 15, 1937 in Benton County, IA son of Leonard and Leona (Sindt) Rieck. He married Darlys Junge on June 15, 1956 in Keystone, IA. She preceded him in death on May 30, 2004.
He farmed most of his life near Belle Plaine, IA and in the Eastman, WI area. He also delivered gas and diesel fuel for Mageland Oil. He was a member of the Seneca Lion's Club and enjoyed bowling, softball and golf.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela (John) Rieck-Hinz of Story City, IA, a son, John Rieck of Elkader, IA, a daughter- in-law, Barbara Rieck of McGregor, IA, a brother, Russell (Shirley) Rieck of Belle Plaine, IA, two sisters; Marlene (Bruce) Eichmeyer of Palo, IA and Carol Stewart of Belle Plaine, IA, along with two grandchildren; Keely and Kira.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers; Ivan and Allen Rieck, along with a brother- in-law Alan Stewart.
A Memorial Service will be Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Mt. Sterling, with Rev. Anna Sorenson officiating, with interment of the cremains in the church cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Lee Logan
March 28, 1918 - April 25, 2009
Lee Logan, 91, who was born in the Seneca area, died April 25, 2009, in Rochester, Minn.
Lee Douglas Logan was born March 28, 1918, on the Logan family farm on Seldom Seen Ridge, between Seneca and Gays Mills, not far from Halls Branch. He was the son of Samuel and Stella (Cranston) Logan. He graduated from high school in Seneca, and remembers riding the horse to and from school.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1939 and went to England in 1941 to serve in World War II. During the war, he met Katherine Millicent ("Millie") Logan, who was in the British Navy. They were married after the war on Sept. 29, 1945, in St. Austell, Cornwall, England.
The first of their three daughters was born in England, and they moved back to the States in 1948. They lived in Rhode Island, in Madison, Wis., and in Des Moines, Iowa, until settling in the Appleton, Wis., area in 1957. They lived in Appleton for about 50 years. Millie died in 2006, and he moved to Rochester in 2007 to live with his daughter Katherine Logan-Turosak and her husband Greg Turosak.
He worked in the insurance industry for years, and often flew a small airplane as part of his job. He was a good pilot, and also liked to take the family on trips. He and Millie once flew to Banff National Park in Canada, and the family took trips to Chicago, Colorado Springs, New York and Nashville, among other places. He also loved to sail, and took many sailing trips on Lake Michigan.
He was a kind man with a great sense of humor and a great way of saying just the right thing to calm any situation and make people relax and smile. He and Millie liked to have visitors, and as a Brit, Millie invariably treated their visitors to tea. He also was an avid reader of Westerns and novels, particularly Louis L'Amour, Neville Shute, Zane Grey and James Hilton. He was also an accomplished chef, sometimes teased by family members as "Chef Pierre," and also a nearly impossible to beat cribbage player, even into his 90s.
He and the Logan clan often had family reunions during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s on the family farm near Seneca. Many times, family members would go to Friday night fish in Lynxville, and many family members stayed in Prairie du Chien during the reunions.
He is survived by his daughters, Virginia Logan (Steve Woolpert) of Berkeley, Calif.; Katherine Logan-Turosak (Greg) of Rochester; Patricia Ashnault (Paul) of Center Conway, N.H.; grandchildren Benjamin Schloesser of Vail, Colo., Cara Ashnault of Bloomfield, Conn., Lee Schloesser of St. Paul, and Anna Turosak of Rochester; and a brother, Ben Logan, of Viroqua, Wis., who is author of the book "The Land Remembers." He was preceded in death by his wife on June 2, 2006. His brother Sam ("Junior") died in the 1940s and his brother Laurence, of Lodi, Wis., died in the 1990s.
A memorial service is planned for this summer at the family farm. Arrangements in Rochester are being handled by Macken Funeral Home.

Richard Kaufman
April 29, 1927 - May 1, 2009
Richard G. "Dick" Kaufman, 82, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born April 29, 1927 in Cassville, WI, son of Roy and Myrtle (Suck) Kaufman. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he lost his right hand in combat. He married Donna Long on September 5, 1952 in Prairie du Chien.
He worked at Burgess Cellulose, which would later become 3M Company in Prairie du Chien as a supervisor for 33 years until his retirement. He was an active member of the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien where he served on the original committee for the Heart and Cancer Telethon. Dick enjoyed woodworking, camping and took great pride in his lawn and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna of Prairie du Chien, a son Rick (Lori) of Prairie du Chien, grandchildren; Adam, Amber, Alissa, Joshua, Jessica, Alanna and Amanda, great grandchildren; Kadence, Karly, Ava, Skylin and Aidan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Debra Ann, 6 brothers; Paul, Charles, LeRoy, Bernard, Robert and Kenneth along with 2 sisters; Ruth and Retha Belken.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, with Reverend Bruce Hanson officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Union Nagle Cemetery in Patch Grove, WI.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home, where there will be an Eagles Club tribute at 7 p.m. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 6, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Myron Remington
May 31, 1923 - May 2, 2009
Myron D. Remington, 85, of Mineral Point, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Mineral Point Care Center. He was born on May 31, 1923, in the Township of West Fork, the son of Bert and Myrtle (Jones) Remington. He was raised on a farm in the West Fork area and graduated from Blue River High School.
Myron served in the United States Navy during World War II where he was stationed in the Pacific on a destroyer, the USS Haraden, from 1945 to 1946. He was honorably discharged on March 9, 1946. Upon his return from the war in 1946, he married Jenny Ruth Ross in Prairie du Chien.
Myron worked as a cheesemaker in Redmound and Mount Hope, and owned a fuel oil distributorship in Greely, Iowa, before moving to Mineral Point in 1957, where he worked as a cheese and butter maker until his retirement in 1990. During his retirement, he worked as a bus driver for the Hodan Center. He served Mineral Point for many years, first as a city council member, followed by three terms as Mayor. In 1994 Myron was honored as "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" by the Homer and Lee Parkinson American Legion Post 170. This year he was honored by the American Legion for 50 years of service. He was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his sons, Daryl (Linda) Remington of Prairie du Chien / Fitchburg and Dennis (Sheri) Remington of Oshkosh; grandchildren, Jeff (Tina) Remington, Angie (Evan) Bloyer, Melissa Arendt, Brian (Natalie) Remington, Chris (Becky) Remington, and Troy Carlson. He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Megan Bloyer, Brady Remington, Gabriella Arendt, and Cooper Arendt.
Myron was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1985; his parents; a brother, Keith; a sister, Dottie; and a granddaughter, Sara. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church, Mineral Point. Pastor Mary Anne Conklin will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Monday, May 4, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Gorgen Funeral Home in Mineral Point and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Mineral Point Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to be allocated by the family in Myron's name to American Legion Post 170, Hodan Center, and the United Methodist Church.
Gorgen Funeral Home 310 Ridge St. Mineral Point www.gorgenfh.com

Philip Kramer
August 29, 1948 - April 21, 2009
Philip H. Kramer, 60, of Lansing, IA, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday April 21, 2009.
Philip was born August 29, 1948, in Prairie du Chien to Duane and Darlene (Benhart) Kramer. He attended school in Prairie du Chien and graduated from Seneca High School. He served in the Army from August 1967 to March of 1969. He served in the 1st Air Cav. in Viet Nam. He married Janice Sutton on November 4, 1969, in Seneca. He worked as a self-employed auto mechanic in the area and later worked for Petrolane Gas Co. in Prairie du Chien for 10 years. Later he worked as a lock operator at the Lynxville Lock and Dam for 18 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis, a sister Tamara Martin, and an infant grandson.
Philip is survived by his wife and friend of 40 years Janice; three children, Paul (Marlene) Kramer of Prairie du Chien, Wendy (Shay) Gokey of Seneca, Jill (Jared) Soper of Waukon, IA; five grandchildren, Ryan and Sierra Kramer, Megan and Levi Gokey, Brent Ziegler; siblings, Linda (David) Davidson of Wauzeka, Ray (Becky) Kramer, Marilyn (Norman) Balk, and Duane, Jr. (Peggy) Kramer all of Eastman, Jim (Marilyn) Kramer of Marshfield, Chris Svalina and Gordon Kramer both of Bagley.
Graveside services with military honors will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at Dickson Cemetery in Lynxville, WI.   A time of remembrance and sharing will be from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing, IA on Friday.

Kathleen Esser
Kathleen A. Esser, age 75, of Glen Haven, died on Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on March 19, 1934, in Grant County, the daughter of Joe and Clara (Hoffman) Esser. Kathleen graduated from Bloomington High School. She was employed with Ed Walz Lumber and later was employed with People''s State Bank in Glen Haven for over fifty-two years. Kathleen also worked for the Township for fifty years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven. She enjoyed her pet cats, fancy work and her trips to the casinos.
Kathleen is survived by her sister, Bernice Cathman, Prairie du Chien; her niece, Kay (Richard) Tesar, Prairie du Chien; and four great nephews.
 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother who died in infancy.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven at 11:00 a.m. with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven. Friends may call on Sunday, April 26, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family. Online condolences:  www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

CINDY MUMM
December 24, 1976 - April 12, 2009
Cindy M. Mumm, age 32, of Bloomington, died on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA.
She was born on December 24, 1976, in Lancaster, the daughter of Michael and Kathleen (Hampton) Mumm. Cindy graduated from Bloomington High School in 1995. She then attended Capri College of Cosmetology in Dubuque. Cindy was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and was a very active member of the Bloomington Sportsman's Club. She enjoyed fishing, trap shooting, and gourmet cooking. Cindy dearly loved her nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her parents, Mike (Kathy) Mumm, Glen Haven; one sister, Laura (Steve) Connelly, Lansing, IA; two brothers, Fred (FiancŽ Kathy Hestetune) Mumm, Fennimore and A1C Ben Mumm, Shaw AFB, SC; her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Mumm, Bloomington; her maternal grandmother, Florence (Jack) Foster, Patch Grove; many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
Cindy was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Donald Mumm and James Hampton; and a cousin, Chloe Vogt.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Farther Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Cindy M. Mumm memorial fund has been established. Online Condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Frank Pinkham
Nov. 12, 1921 - April 5, 2009
Francis "Frank" E. Pinkham, 87, of rural Ferryville, passed away Sun-day April 5, 2009 at Sannes-Skogdalen Nursing Home Soldiers Grove. 
He was born on November 12, 1921 in Gays Mills to Warren and Mary (Knoble) Pinkham. 
He attended school at Rolling Ground.  He was in the U.S. Army for 2 years serving in Japan during W.W. II.  He was a guard at Suganami Prison in Japan. He was married September 25, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA, to Anita "Ann" Lester. Frank farmed all his life in the Gays Mills, Seneca, Ferryville areas until retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Pinkham of Ferryville, children John (Glenda) Pinkham of Muscoda, Gary (Cheryl) Pinkham of Ferryville, Donna (Joe) Hernan of Muscoda, Sue (Greg) Bailey of Blue River, Penny (Bob) Selch of Prairie du Chien, Barbara (Randy) Mara of Wauzeka, Mickey (Janet) Pinkham of Hazel Green, 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, his best friend, Harry, the dog. Also brothers Leo (Opal) Pinkham of Cazenovia and Lyle (Dot) Pinkham of Richland Center and sisters Betty (Judd) Johnson of Gays Mills, Shirley (Bill) Nelson of Richland Center, Donna (Herbert) Burkum of Gays Mills.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren & Mary (Knoble) Pinkham, sisters, Grace (Fred) Smith Mary (Orland) Harwood.
Services will be held Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Utica Lutheran Church in Rural Ferryville, with Pastor Anna Sorenson officiating.  Burial will be at the Gays Mills Cemetery.  Military graveside rites will be conducted by the McCormick-Rose American Legion Post # 308. 
Friends may call Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel. Friends may also call one hour prior to service time at the church.

Roy Olson
July 27, 1913 - April 1, 2009
Roy Olson, 95, Seneca, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Sannes Skogdalan Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
He was born July 27, 1913 on the Olson Family Farm, Seneca, to Knute and Rose (Ertel) Olson. On September 28, 1934 he married Esther Dudley and they took over the family farm, where they raised two boys, Paul and Wayne. Roy loved farming and took pride in all his farming ventures. He especially loved his red and white holstein cattle. When he wasn't outdoors working on the farm he was reading; which was one of his most favorite pass times. He also enjoyed traveling and went on many small trips, but his most memorable trip was his trip to Norway in 1994. He was able to visit the Olson Homestead where his Great Grandfather was born. He loved to share the stories of this trip with everyone.
His wife Esther passed away on February 17, 1989. Shortly after her death he sold the farm and moved to Boscobel, where he married Lela Wetmore, on April 7, 1990. She passed away in 2005. He continued to live by himself in Boscobel until he was 91 years old, then he entered the Vista House, Boscobel, until 2007 when he entered the nursing home. He liked to visit with all his neighbors and always wanted to help everyone if he could. He never let his age get in the way of doing something. Many times other people were concerned that he shouldn't be doing so much, but that was just his way.
He was a member of the Utica Lutheran Church. He graduated Seneca High School. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, including his family. He is survived by one son, Wayne (Darleen) of Seneca; five grandchildren, Phil and Joe, Boscobel, Judy (Bill) Bird, Seneca, Cindy (Hugh) Daniels, Eastman, Tim (Cheryl) Olson, Columbia, Kentucky; ten great grandchildren, Amy (Mitch) Kratochvill, Dickeyville, Bob Bird, Minnetonka, MN, Andy Bird, Seneca, Brandon Olson, Boscobel, Brett Olson, LaCrosse, Nathan Olson, Portage, Patrick, (Aimee) Mackey, Cincinnati, OH, Brooke (Steve) Decker, Stevens Point, Nicole Olson, Louisville, KY, Justin Olson, Stevens Point, daughter-in-law, Marilyn (Bob) Pink, Cedar Falls, IA; two sisters, Clara Herold and Mae Paquette, Sparta, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Mary Lou Rohde, Milwaukee, sister-in-law Regis Hackett, Footville, and many nieces and nephews,
He was preceded in death by his parents, Knute and Rose; wife Esther; son, Paul (Bill) Olson; brother, Clarence Olson, sister, Laura Holmes, brothers-in-law, Gilbert Herold, Maurice Paquette, Joe Holmes, Keith Hackett, Guy Dudley, Kimmel Olson; sisters-in-law, Orma Olson and Elaine Dudley; second wife, Lela.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Utica Lutheran Church. Pastor Ann Sorenson will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Utica Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills; and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Alice Lechnir
July 1924 - March 2009
Sister Henrianne (Alice) Lechnir, 84, died March 27, 2009 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove, WI. She was born and raised in Prairie du Chien before becoming a nun. In 2006 she celebrated her 60th Jubilee.
She was predeceased by her parents, Anna (Zeman) and Henry Lechnir; a brother, Clarence "Red" (Rosemary) Lechnir; two sisters, Dorothy (Harvey) Mercer and Gladys (Paul) Kaufman. Survivors are her sister, Catherine (Ray) Dougherty of Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Mass and burial was Monday at Norte Dame of Elm Grove.

Ethel Benhart
February 27, 1916 - April 9, 2009
Ethel Rose Fisher Benhart went to her rest Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Joan's Hospice House in Bonita Springs, Florida.
She was born in a log cabin in Seneca Township, to Arthur J. and Minnie P. (Michael) Fisher on Sunday, February 27, 1916.
She married Charles H. Benhart, August 27, 1934, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. "Butch" as Charles was known, preceded her in death, April 20, 1967. Ethel and Butch moved from Wisconsin to Burlington, Iowa, in 1941. Her working career included IAAP, Montgomery Ward, and IRC. She moved to Florida in 2000 and lived the last few years there with her son Marvin.
Her family was among the pioneers of southwest Wisconsin after having pioneered in Pennsylvania prior to that. She was a former member of the Royal Neighbors, Moose, and the American Legion Auxilliary of Eastman. She had a multitude of friends in southwest Wisconsin, Burlington, Iowa area and Florida with whom she shared her life.
Ethel is survived by three children, Bette L. (Jerry) Griffin of Columbus Jct., Iowa; Marvin D. Benhart of Ft. Myers, Florida, (Carolyn of Delavan, Illinois) and Wayne C. (Lois) Benhart of Estero, Florida; eight grandchildren, J. David (Debra) Griffin, Daniel E. (Angelina) Griffin, Barbara P. (Robert) Greer of Columbus Jct., Iowa, Douglas D. (Jenny) Griffin of Lone Tree, Iowa, Shannon M. Benhart of Delavan, Illinois, Charles D. (Melodie) Benhart of Bedford, Ind., Charles H. Benhart II of Burlington, Iowa, and Wayne C. (Jessica) Benhart of Orange Park, Fla.; 16 great-grandchildren, M.W.(Mick) Morrissey of West Burlington, Iowa, Johnathan P. Griffin of BenSalem, PA, Shane C. (Rashanda) Griffin of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Randi R. (Justin) Stanfield of Reidsville, Georgia; Cory L. Griffin of Columbus Jct., Iowa, Devon W., Elizabeth K. and Tiernan B. Griffin of Lone Tree, Iowa; Sabrina M. and Brandon P. Redding of Delavan, Illinois, Charles J., Jessica R. and Alexis M. Benhart of Bedford, Indiana, Jaydon T., Alexis S. and Jaran J. Benhart of Normal, Ill.; 10 step-great-grandchildren, Ember Masters, Alexander Trueblood, Joseph Sheldon; Jessica (RJ) Bohrer; Heidi and Derek Brase, Lindsay Wessels, Jonathan and Bianca Lula, and Jenny Potter; four great-great-grandchildren, Mattilee J. and Raegan G. Stanfield; Dakota A. and Kyler D. Griffin (he was born on Ethel's 92nd birthday); three step-great-great-grandchildren, Makala M. Potter, Phoenix, A-S Sexton and Maverick R-J Bohrer; and nephew Arthur O. Fisher, Sr. of Eastman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a sister Lois M. Bachem and a brother Edmund A. Fisher.

Evelyn Stephenson
April 9, 1923 - March 25, 1009
Evelyn M. Stephenson, 85, of Pittsfield, IL, died on March 25, 2009, at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield, IL.
She was born April 9, 1923, in Pittsfield, IL, the daughter of Russell and Ina Anderson Smith. She married Vincent E. "Charlie" Stephenson on February 7, 1942, in Hannibal, MO., and he preceded her in death on August 30, 1987.
Mrs. Stephenson was a secretary for Farmer's Mutual Insurance, a partner and cook at the Pittsfield Sale Barn, and a lunch lady at both Milton School and Pittsfield High School. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Detroit, IL., Pittsfield American Legion Auxiliary, and Pike County VFW Post Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons, Robert (Karen) Stephenson of Canton, IL., Larry (Joan) Stephenson of Sayner, WI, and Chuck (Karen) Stephenson of Griggsville, IL. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: David (Julie) Stephenson, Susan (John) Dyke, Matthew Stephenson, Joel Stephenson, Kyle Stephenson, Jonathan Stephenson and Rachel Stephenson and five great grandchildren: John and Jessica Dyke, Christopher, Andrew, and Daniel Stephenson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie, a brother, Russell Vern Smith and a sister, Etta Smith Carlander.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009, at 11 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with Rev. Dave Kelly officiating. Burial at the Blue River Cemetery, Detroit, Illinois. There will be a lunch at the Detroit Town Hall following the services. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 5 until 7 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials are suggested to the Blue River Cemetery, or the Detroit United Methodist Church, or the Family Readiness Group c/o U.S. Army Reserves.
Condolences to the family may be sent online to info@nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL is handling the services.

Jeanette Peterson
December 9, 1929 - March 3, 2009
Jeanette A. Peterson passed away on March 3, 2009, at Mudelein, Illinois. She was born on December 9, 1929, at Prairie du Chien, daughter of C.B. and Agnes (Leary) Peterson. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by a brother, Leary E. Peterson, and a sister, Mary Ellen Kelly.

Iliff Bell
Iliff Myrtle Bell, 86, of rural Gays Mills died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove. During her time at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, her children, grandchildren and friends were frequent visitors.
She was born Nov. 19, 1922, at home in the town of Haney in Crawford County to Stanley and Lucy E. Ritchie. She married Darrel C. Bell on March 14, 1953, in Boscobel. They were blessed with six children.
During her life on the farm in rural Gays Mills, Iliff enjoyed working in her vegetable garden, berry patches and her flower beds. She spent many hours working on her quilts, and provided quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was well-known for her many crafts and dolls that she made during her lifetime. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Iliff was a member of the United Methodist Church Women's Group.
Iliff was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel on Nov. 27, 2005.
She is survived by her six children, Dennis (Donna) Bell of Gays Mills, Debra Bell of Gays Mills, Don (Karen) Bell of Mount Horeb, Donna (Randy) Olson of Stoughton, Wis., Darrel (Rick) Bell of Boscobel and Dean Bell of Gays Mills; 16 grandchildren, Dana (Tom) McCauley, Dan Bell, David (Laura) Bell, Michelle (Jason) Mlsna, Shane and Corey DeRudder, Thomas Bell, Andrew Olson, Jessica (Ryan) Keller, Daryl, Tyson and Tessa Bell and Tiffany, Jacob, Jillan and Carissa Bell; three step-grandchildren, Shawn (Brenda) Locke, Stephanie Beske and Robbie (Heather) Latham; and eight great-grandchildren, Izaak, Grant, Wyatt and Aliyah McCauley, Reed and Paige Mlsna and Bennett and Lincoln Keller.
She is also survived by brothers, Floyd (Ruby) Ritchie of Madison, Virgil (Maxine) Ritchie of Boscobel, Ron (Margaret) Ritchie of Boscobel and LaVon (Mary) Ritchie of Madison; sister, Eileen (Clarence) Kuehni of Blue River; sister-in-laws, Aletta Ritchie of Boscobel and Alma Ritchie of Darlington; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors; and special friends, Marion Wittman and Iona Knight.
She was preceded In death by three brothers, James, Royal and Alvin Ritchie.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor Mike Christensen of Gays Mills United Methodist Church presiding. Burial will be in Gays Mills Cemetery.

VIOLET JOHNSON
Violet Avis Johnson, 91, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in La Crosse where she had resided for about 1½ years.
She was born to Herman Oscar and Nettie Jane (Morrow) Wheeler on May 8, 1917, in Viola. After graduating from Viola High School, Avis attended La Crosse State Teachers College and on Dec. 4, 1937, married Robert (Quamme) Johnson in Waukon, Iowa. Together, they started a grocery business in Seneca which became a lifelong adventure for the two of them; and which eventually evolved to the present Johnson's One Stop Shopping Service of Seneca.
She was a member of Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, WELCA and taught Sunday School for many years. Avis' family from Viola, her husband and his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her attention throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Robert of Seneca; one daughter, Janice (Owen) Hegge of Spring Grove, Minn.; one son, Jerry (Trudy) of Seneca; six grandchildren, Bruce Hegge of Spring Grove, Minn., Karin (Hiroshi) Tanaka of Memphis, Tenn., Sara (Darin) Bratland of Spring Grove, Bradley (Gretchen) Johnson of Janesville, Artell (Debbie) Johnson of Seneca and Julie (Daniel) Wollman of Westby; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Doris Wheeler; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jeffery; by her parents; three brothers, Allen, Earl and Burl (Bud); one sister, Wilma Robinson; a granddaughter-in-law, Teresa Hegge; a niece, Cheryl Wheeler; and a nephew, Robert Robinson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Mt Sterling Lutheran Church. Pastor Anna Sorenson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday at Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills and at the church on Thursday from noon until services.

Kari Friar
Nov. 6, 1964 - Mar. 9, 2009
Kari Ann Friar, 44, Wauzeka, passed away on Mon., March 9, 2009 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after a courageous and inspiring battle with breast cancer. Her illness overpowered her body, but never her spirit. Kari was born Nov. 6, 1964 in Prairie du Chien to John and Catherine Boylen Trehey. She attended Wauzeka Public Schools and graduated in 1982. She attended the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and graduated in 1986, earning a bachelors degree in elementary education. Teaching young children was her passion. She began her teaching career at St. Gabriel's School in Prairie du Chien. In 1997, she started her career at Wauzeka-Steuben Public Schools. Kari loved teaching young children and while at Wauzeka, taught preschool, 2nd grade and kindergarten. She had the patience and ability to bring out the best in her young students and after 22 years, still loved being a teacher. She couldn't wait to go to school and not even cancer could keep her from the students she loved. Following her diagnosis and surgery in 2002, it was back to school after less than one week. She worked very hard as Hornet Club Advisor.
On October 9, 1993, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Kari married the love of her life, Jim Friar. They made their home in Wauzeka and were blessed with two wonderful children, Nathan, 14, and Katie, 10. They and Jim were the center of Kari's life. She was so proud of their academic successes, She loved attending their sporting events and was their number one fan, loudly and proudly cheering them on.
Kari was a wonderful aunt to her sister, Lori, and brother-in-law, Ted's children, Jennifer and Patrick Groom, always supporting them. She adored them and they her.
Kari was a real hometown girl. She could always be counted on to help out with community and school events. She was active in the Summer Rec program, the Wauzeka-Steuben Booster Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic in Wauzeka.
Kari was a low maintenance gal. She loved walking barefoot, 80's music and a good Bloody Mary. She loved floating in the pool with the kids on a hot summer day, going out to eat on Friday night with her family ("my mother didn't cook on Friday night and neither do I") and Sunday Packer parties with friends.
Kari is survived by her loving husband, Jim Friar, Wauzeka; her beloved children, Nathan
and Katie, both at home; her sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Ted Groom, Wauzeka; a special niece and Goddaughter, Jennifer Groom and her fiance Bobby Kilburg, Stoughton; a special nephew, Patrick Groom, Wauzeka and Godson, Braydon Friar of Soldiers Grove. Let's not forget special family pets, Buttercup and Smokey.
Kari is also survived by her father and mother-in-law, Clement and Catherine Friar, Woodman; brothers and sisters by marriage, Pat Friar, Carol and Mike Nevicosi, Margie and Lonnie Clark, Marilyn and John Belling, Joe and Tamara Friar, Jim Meseberg and their families. Special friends, Al and Mary Stuckey and family and Roger McCarthy and family.
Kari was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Trehey and her sister-in-law, Cathy Meseberg.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Fri., Mar. 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Father Edwin Thome and Pastor Joel Oines will officiate. Burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery. Friends may call on Thurs., Mar. 12 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Century Hall in Wauzeka with a Rosary service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Kari's name. The Kendall Funeral Service is assisting the family.
Kari's courage and dignity while facing cancer has been inspiring to all of us. She lived each day to the fullest. After hearing the news that the cancer was no longer treatable, she faced death with the same determination. "We are going to go home and live our life". Our lives have been enriched because Kari was here.
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you deal with it, is what makes the difference". Virginia Satir

Marian McClosky
Marian M. McCloskey, age 94, of Wauzeka, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born October 29, 1914, in Wauzeka, daughter of George and Mary Ellen (Nugent) McCloskey. She worked her entire life at the Peoples State Bank in Wauzeka. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Wauzeka. Marian belonged to the Prairie du Chien Country Club and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by a sister Georgeine McCloskey of Wauzeka. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Marnell McCloskey, a sister Lucille Doll and a half-sister Myrtle Vogt.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wauzeka and burial was in the church cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Evelyn Picha
Evelyn M. Picha, age 81, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1927 in Harpers Ferry, IA daughter of Edward and Martha (Wagner) Wachter. She married Kenneth Picha on November 30, 1960 in Harpers Ferry. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1997. Together they owned and operated Ken’s Electric until 1983. Evelyn assisted her son Richard with the transition and operation of the family business right up through 2008.
She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her son Rich (Sue Anderson) Picha of Prairie du Chien, a stepson David Picha of Prairie du Chien, a step daughter Mary (Tom) Brabble of Wilmington, NC, a brother John (Margaret) Wachter of Prairie du Chien, a sister Florence Becwar of Prairie du Chien, 2 grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 PM.

Ruth Ewers
July 22,1920 - March 1, 2009
Ruth M. Ewers, 88, of Mineral Point, died Sunday March 1, 2009, at the Mineral Point Care Center.
Ruth was born in rural Bagley on July 22, 1920, to August and Elda (Wood) Boldt. She grew up in the rural Hazelton area near Wyalusing State Park and played competitive softball on the State Parks girl's team. She graduated from Bagley High School and Platteville Teachers College. She taught in rural Grant County schools. Ruth married Harold L. Ewers on August 14, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark. They moved to Mineral Point upon Harold's return from service in Europe during World War II. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and its Anna Circle and was a 62 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She worked for Farmers Savings Bank and in the office of Ivey Construction Company. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and having coffee with friends. After retirement Ruth and Harold enjoyed frequent travels and would winter in Texas and later Arizona.
Ruth is survived by her five sons, Jerry (Sharon) Ewers, of Cottage Grove, Dave (Chris) Ewers, of Mesa, Ariz., Paul (Nicky Eiseman) Ewers, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Steve Ewers, of White Lake, and Greg (Lori) Ewers, of Mineral Point; eight grandchildren, Krista (Brian) Hayes, Kara, Michelle Holton-Ewers, Burke (Adrienne), Sara, Jack, Emily, and Ian; six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Chance Reeves and Jackson Millsap, Connor Hayes, Parker and Max Ewers; two brothers, Carol Boldt and Bernie (Eleanor) Boldt; a sister, Alma (Herman) Guelsdorf. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold, a brother Cliff Boldt and a sister Kathryn Slaght.
Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from at the Gorgen Funeral Home in Mineral Point and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the church.time of service on Friday at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Hope Lutheran Church, in Mineral Point. Rev. Jim Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Gary Baxter
Gary William Baxter, 62, passed away peacefully on his farm and surrounded by his family on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, after fighting a brain tumor for eight years.   He was born Feb. 16, 1947, to Lowell and Ruth Baxter, in Rockford, IL.  After growing up in Rockford, he attended UW-Platteville for Civil Engineering, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Brown.  They were married on April 11, 1970.  Three children blessed this marriage.  He worked for the IL DOT  (Dixon & Springfield, IL) designing bridges and roads before taking a job as the vice president of Westbrook Associated Engineers of Plain, WI.  He was a member of National Society of Professional Engineers, Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers, Lions Club, and Brain Tumor Support Group (UW).
Gary's greatest joy was his family.  He was an exceptional husband, father, and grandpa.  He didn't waste a moment of the eight bonus years that God gave him. He loved to travel, hunt (critters included) visit family, and ride his Harley. An avid farmer, Gary enjoyed gardening, as well as raising Black Angus on his hobby farm.  He made the best applesauce and black raspberry syrup that the whole family enjoyed.
Gary was a man of deep faith, and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green, WI.  There is a big hole in the world where Gary used to be, and he will be deeply missed, but he was looking forward to rejoining his son Brandon, brother-in-law Jeff, father-in-law Myrl, nephew Jason, and his sister Bev who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Jarrod (Shari) Baxter of Holmen; daughter, Andrea (Orvin) Kendall and grandkids, Avery, Caleb, and Elizabeth of Cambridge; his parents,  Lowell and Ruth Baxter of Rockford; 2 sisters, Sherri (Jim) Oros of Yorkville and Jan (Mark) Aschim of Rockford, sister-in-law Monica Brown, mother-in-law, Gladys Brown, 2 brothers-in-law, Gary (Julie) Brown and Rick (Kathy) Brown, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday, March 2 at the church. Rev. Douglas Larson-Sell officiated, with burial in the Big Hollow Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.

Walter Schlaugat Jr
A prominent Prairie du Chien businessman, Walter C. Schlaugat Jr., age 86, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire, WI. He was born June 25, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI, son of Walter and Mildred (Thorkildsen) Schlaugat. He was a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering and later trained airman in radio use at Truax Field in Madison. He served in the Merchant Marines during WW II in the European Theatre as a First Mate radio operator. He worked as a station engineer for WEMP/WNOV and WFOX, both in Milwaukee and later for WBKV in West Bend, WI as a station engineer and board controller. He married Mary Ellen Kieckhafer on December 8, 1951 in West Bend. She later preceded him in death on May 10, 1999. In 1952 he established WPRE Radio in Prairie du Chien, which he owned and operated for 45 years until his retirement in 1997. Walt was a founding member of the Prairie du Chien Country Club. He belonged to the Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge, the Kiawanis Club, the Eagles Club and the Chamber of Commerce. His hobby and passion was ham radio, holding the call sign W9SD. Walt was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by 2 sons; Allan (Donna) Schlaugat of Eau Claire, WI and Jim (Laura) Schlaugat of Mt. Ida, WI, 2 daughters; Sandra Schlaugat of New Berlin, WI and Mary Ann (Jeff) Klongland of Verona, WI, a sister Margaret Rose of Tucson, AZ, 2 sisters in law; Pat Schlaugat of Waukesha, WI and Anne (Bob) Becker of West Bend, a brother in law Allen Kieckhafer of West Bend along with 7 grandchildren; Jamie and Jeremy Schlaugat, Jeffrey and David Klongland, Veronica, Renee and Thomas Schlaugat. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son David and a brother Warren Schlaugat.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Interment will be on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the West Bend Cemetery in West Bend, WI. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 fro 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a Masonic service at 6:30 PM, and at the church on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and doctors of St. Joseph's Hospice and Dove Healthcare for their excellent care during Walt's stay there. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Ronald Larson
May 9, 1938 - Feb 27, 2009
Ronald A. Larson, 70, Sunrise Beach, Mo passed away February 27, 2009, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, MO.
He was born May 9, 1938, in Moline, IL, son of Arthur and Margaret (Larson) Larson. He grew up in Port Byron, IL and attended high school in Moline. He married Joyce A. Loding on July 19, 1958. She died on February 5, 1995. Ron and Nancy (Simmons) Curtis made a commitment to spend the rest of their life together on November 27, 2007. Ron worked for International Harvester in Moline before entering the Marine Corp in 1958. During the eight years in the Marine Corp he became a Private Investigator. He worked for Scott Painting and Decorating, Moline and was a salesman for Prudential Insurance Company. He retired in 1992 after 16 years as Paint Supervisor for International Harvester, who became Case IH. He also started his own business as "Larson's Lucky Lunker Lures" during the time he worked at Case IH. After retiring he owned Larson Lawn Mowing Service and RL Pilot Car Service, escorting wide loads. He is a member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624, Sunrise Beach, MO; the Rock Island, IL York Rite Bodies, #18, Arch Masons; Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois, Moline Lodge #1014; Family Motor Coach Association; Good Sam Club, Life Member; and AARP. Ron was a member of the Bagley Village Board, Bagley; chairman of the Leisure Time Coop Subdivision, Bagley, and chairman of the Bagley July 4th celebration for several years. Ron's passion was fishing. He and Nancy loved to fish for crappie and blue gill on the Lake of the Ozarks. His favorite saying was "So many fish and so little time." He also enjoyed playing shuffleboard at the American Legion and Chances R; traveling in his motor home, bowling and visiting with all his friends. Ron was a loving and caring person. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Ron is survived by: Nancy, who gave him a second chance at a loving and happy relationship; his sons Bradley Larson, Morton Grove, IL and Matthew (Carrie) Larson, Chillicothe, IL; a sister LaVonne (Mel) Gordon, Lewisberry, PA; aunts: Ellie (Don) Griffin, Moline, IL; Hazel Joseph, Moline, IL; Jeanene Larson, Port Byron, IL; sister-in-law, Marlene (Don) Coppens, Hampton, IL; brother-in-law, Gene (Brenda) Loding, Marengo; his beloved Shih Tze, Cookie; his cat, Snoopy; his grand dog, Pixie; and many relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at the American Legion, Sunrise Beach, MO, on Thursday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society of Columbia. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.heartlandcremation.com

Doreen Lenz
September 15, 1928 - February 25, 2009
Doreen A. Lenz, 80, of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday Feb 25, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, surrounded by her loving family.
Doreen is survived by four children, Rhonda (Kenneth) Kazda of Granby, CO, Karen Ward of Ankeny, IA, Gloria (Allan) Bunders of Wauzeka, Dale (Mary) Lenz of Holmen. Also surviving are six grandsons; five granddaughters; fifteen great grandchildren; a life-long friend Jeanne Bunders; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles and Cleo Lenz, George and Erla Lenz, William and Vern Lenz, Karl and Delores Mockrud, Beverly Kelley and Gertrude Koecke.
Doreen Ann was born September 15, 1928, to Emmett and Jennie (Childs) Kelley at Boscobel. She attended Gays Mills Schools, graduating in 1946. She married Dale Lenz on September 21, 1946, in Wauzeka. Together they farmed on Dutch Ridge before retiring in 1985. They were recognized as "Outstanding Farmers" in 1961 and we knew it was Mom's meticulous record keeping that made the "Lenzview Farm" a success.
Doreen was active in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, enjoyed many years helping with 4-H, was an Eastern Star member, and served on church council. She was a "Master Baker." Her signature product was cinnamon sticks, which she made by the dozens when the grandchildren were coming. Doreen and Dale loved dancing to their era of music and they enjoyed square dancing with their friends. Making her square dancing dresses exhibited her beautiful sewing skills which later in life were exchanged for sewing beautiful quilts for each of her grandchildren.
She will always be remembered as an avid sport fan who loved her Packers.
Doreen was preceded in death by her parents, brother Marion Kelley, and her husband Dale.
The family wishes to thank Memorial Hospital Staff for the caring, loving, and family atmosphere provided the past two years, only to be matched by the Hospice care she received the final days of her life.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Joel Oines officiating, with burial in Wauzeka Cemetery, both in Wauzeka. Friends may call on Saturday at the church beginning at 1 p.m. at the church.
The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

Glen Holloway
April 24, 1932 - February 25, 2009
Glen M. Holloway, 76, of Richland Center formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Schmitt Woodland Hills.
He was born April 24, 1932, in Richland Center, the son of Glen and Lorena (Helt) Holloway. Glen was a member of the Air Force, and worked for FW Means for many years. Glen was an avid fisherman.
Glen is survived by two sons, Tim Holloway, Tom (Toni) Holloway of Baraboo; three brothers and sisters, Margaret (Fred) Bell of Rockbridge, Jess Holloway of Richland Center, Shirley (Raymond) Heried of Richland Center; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Friends may call at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be a later date at the Rockbridge Cemetery. The Pratt Funeral Service of Richland Center is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com.

Donald Slama
April 20, 1951 - February 24, 2009
Donald A. Slama, age 57, of Prairie du Chien, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at his home.
He was born April 20, 1951, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Wencil and Gladys (Ceplecha) Slama. He worked as a mason and later for Prairie Beer Distributing. He was most recently employed at Universal Forest Products in Prairie du Chien. He is survived by his mother Gladys Slama of Prairie du Chien' a brother Dale of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Joan Sheriff of Prairie du Chien and Donna Hubanks of Bloomington, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the church on Friday, February 27, 2009 from 10 a.m . until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Geraldine Govier
June 16, 1917 - February 25, 2009
Geraldine A. Govier, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster.
She was born on June 16, 1917, in Chippewa Falls, the oldest daughter of Oliver and Marie (Frisk) Olson. Before her marriage, Geraldine was employed with the Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation Department in Lancaster and Eau Claire. She was also in the Navy Waves for a short time during World War II. On February 18, 1947, Geraldine was united in marriage to Vernon Govier in Lancaster. They farmed in Little Grant Township with Vernon's brother, Delbert until 1959, when they moved to Prairie du Chien, where Vernon worked for 3-M, cut trees and sharpened saws. Geraldine was a member of the Prairie du Chien Church of God for twenty-nine years. Vernon and Geraldine became residents of the Lancaster Care Center in 1990.
Survivors include her children: Marianne Novy (David Carrier) Pittsburgh, PA; James (Peggy) Govier, McFarland; Gordon (Anne) Govier, Monona; Keith (Georgia) Govier, Wyalusing; Galen Govier, Prairie du Chien; Richard (Sue) Govier, Baraboo; William (Lisa) Govier, Darlington; twenty-three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister Janet Von Jenef, Woodland Park, CO; step-daughter, Joanne (George) Sprenger, Las Vegas, NM; brother-in-law, Dale Gregory, Clebourne, TX; three nieces and five nephews.
In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, her son, Rev. Benjamin Govier and a sister, Louise Gregory.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster with Pastor Barbara Cook officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, North Lancaster Township. Friends may call on Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.
Online Condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Susan Young Wickland
May 7, 1948 - Feb. 16, 2009
Susan Kay Young Wickland, 60, of Port Washington passed away quietly at her home on Monday, February 16, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born May 7, 1948, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Lyle and Jean (Patterson) Shipley. She graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1966, and furthered her education by receiving a BS in Business Management in 1984 followed by MBA coursework.
Sue was a talented artist who enjoyed working with stained glass, painting, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Sue has been employed by M&I Mortgage for 23 years and was proud of her career accomplishments. A special thank you to her M&I family for their continued support.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Wickland of Port Washington; two sons, Mark (Annette) Geisler of Mazomanie and David (Michelle) Geisler of Mount Horeb; four grandchildren, Jacob, MacKenzie, MacKaela and Dawson, and was expecting her fifth grandchild in September. She was also survived by her mother, Jean Shipley of Prairie du Chien; and three sisters, Jane (Bob) Lenz of Wauzeka, Patti (Jerry) Achenbach of Boscobel, and Mary Shipley of Bagley. Further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, and late husband Charles R. Young.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 22, 3-7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, at 12 Noon, at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2700 W. Mequon Rd. , Mequon. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Mequon . In lieu of flowers, memorials to UW Hospital-Paul P. Carbone Cancer Center, c/o Daniel Mulkerin MD would be appreciated. For online tributes please go to www.mem.com.

William Fadness
Feb. 22, , 1968 - Feb. 17, 2009
William Joseph "Jay" Fadness, 40, of 1038 Front St., Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at his home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.
He was born February 22, 1968 in Prairie du Chien the son of Karen L. (Bowen) and William Joseph "Billy" Culligan. He was adopted by Peter Fadness in 1975. He was raised in Eau Claire where he graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1986.
Jay joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Persian Gulf during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was honorably discharged at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Calf. in May 1993. He then resided in Calif. where he was employed as an Inventory Specialist for RGIS Inventory Service in Calif. In 1995 he relocated to Cottage Grove, Minn. to be closer to his family. He contiuned to work for RGIS in Minn. and North Carolina until returning to Chippewa Falls in December 2006.
He excitedly became a father to Jordan Lee Fadness on May 22, 1997. He was an excellent dad and looked forward to doing many things with Jordan including camping, cooking and following her many soccer games. He was a life long Green Bay Packer fan and almost never missed a game, traveling to see many of them. He enjoyed fishing and camping especially with his Grandpa Bowen and loved to travel, a favorite destination was Las Vegas.
(Rick) Gilbert of Des Moines; uncle, John (Lois) Fadness of Chippewa Falls; two step-brothers, Robert Cory and Michael J. Culligan both of Lom Poc, Calif. and special family friends, April Downs and Mark and Kerry Kohlhepp. Jay is also survived by several cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Fadness; maternal grandfather, Lawrence Bowen and paternal grandparents, Andrew and Elva Fadness.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Fr. Robert Hoekstra of St. Joseph's Hospice officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jay's memory to St. Joseph's Hospice.
Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls is serving the family. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.

HAROLD THOMAS HEMMER
Harold Thomas Hemmer, 82, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse.
He was born May 10, 1926, in Caledonia, Minn., son of John and Agnes (Elliott) Hemmer.
He served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the European Theatre.
He married Donna Leard on July 28, 1949, at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked as a telegrapher for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 41 years and was also employed at Dagnon Motors in Prairie du Chien for 30 years. After his retirement he enjoyed working at Annie's Hallmark in downtown Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years Donna of Prairie du Chien; five sons, Bob Hemmer of Union City, Calif., Tom, Dave (Lori) and Jeff (Paula) Hemmer all of Prairie du Chien and Bruce Hemmer of Stoughton; 17 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son and a brother Joseph.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. Jerome Naduvanthaniyil, OSB officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Friday, 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 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the American Lung Assn. or Prairie Catholic Schools. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Harland Luster
Harland Luster, 82, of Harpers Ferry died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon after a short illness.
Harland was born May 26, 1926, to John and Loella Luster in Harpers Ferry. He attended Harpers School through the 12th grade and then worked with his father building homes until going to work for the railroad. He entered the military service on Oct 26, 1944. He served in Luzon, the Philippines, and Japan up to and after the occupation. Among his honors were many awards including the Bronze Star of Valor.
Returning home he married Connie Richards on Nov. 30, 1946, and began a lifelong career in iron working. Some of the projects he worked on include the Blackhawk Bridge between Lansing and Wisconsin, the Marquette-Joliet bridge between Marquette, IA, and Prairie du Chien, as well as the Genoa Nuclear Power Generation Plant. He was a charter member of Scenic Post 722 American Legion in Harpers Ferry and a member of St.Ann/St Joseph Church in Harpers Ferry.
He is survived by his wife Connie; two sons, Bill of Harpers Ferry, IA and Chris (Cyndi) Prairie du Chien; four daughters, Laura (Robert) Lacina of Brooklyn, IA, Sue (Steve) Weipert, Marquette, IA, Sandy (Randy) Williams, Monona, IA, and Anita "Bird" Garin of Tiffin, IA; four brothers and five sisters, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Pete (Virginia) Luster, a sister in law Rita (Charles) Luster, two brother-in-laws, Don (Myrtle) Spinner and Don (Helen) Rissman and a daughter-in-law Karen (Bill) Luster.
Services were Monday at St. Ann's St. Joseph Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, by Father Louis Trzil. Burial in St. Joseph Paint Rock Cemetery, rural Harpers Ferry. Arrangements were with Hanson Funeral Home in Waukon.

W.H. Wackershauser
March 29, 1920 - February 16, 2009
W.H. "Bud" Wackershauser, 88, of Bagley, formerly of Cuba City, died Monday, February, 16, 2009, at 6:41 a.m. at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, of complications of a short illness.
He was born on March 29, 1920, the first born of Henry and Lillian (Eggers) Wackershauser. He married Marion Johns on March 4, 1943, in Cuba City; she preceded him in death on April 25, 2003. 
Bud lived most of his life in Cuba City. In his early years he owned and operated his own trucking company, "Wackershauser Trucking."  He retired from John Deere Dubuque Works after many years of service. He then owned and operated the Corner Bar in Cuba City and The Branding Iron near Prairie du Chien. Bud was ambitious, could repair anything, and loved helping others whenever he had the opportunity. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, having a second home in Bagley, "River of Lakes Resort," and also a home in Glen Haven.  Bud had many friends, and loved entertaining his children and grandchildren on the Mississippi River. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy (Sam) Droessler, of Kieler; a son, Dan (Pat) Wackershauser, of Cuba City; five grandchildren, Dan (Rachelle) Wackershauser, Jr., of Cuba City, Brad Droessler (friend Melissa Rupert), of Madison, Heidi (Todd) McAuliffe, of Cuba City, Holly (Jason) Krieger, of Ithaca, New York, and Kari Wackershauser, of Las Vegas, Nevada; five great-grandchildren, Abby and Hailee Wackershauser, of Cuba City, and Christopher, Miranda and Raequon McAuliffe, of Cuba City; a special friend, Janet Beinborn, and her children, Mary Beinborn, Karen Gilkes, Patty Reuter, Larry Beinborn, Sherry Clement, Wayne Beinborn (his best friend and fishing/hunting companion), and Casey Beinborn; and three brothers, Embert (Arlene) of Glen Haven, Joe (Barb) of Prarie du Chien, and Louis (Gloria) of Beloit.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Hiltrude Crapp, of Potosi; and a brother, Virgil, of Prairie du Chien.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 19, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Casey Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Cuba City, with services following at 2:45 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City.  Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, also in Cuba City. 
A W.H. Wackershauser Memorial Fund has been established. 
The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Grunwald, and Susan McMillan, NP of Prairie du Chien, and the many doctors and nurses at the ICU of St. Mary's Hospital in Madison for their excellent and enduring care. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caseyfuneralhome.net

Mildred Maxwell
March 25, 1909 - February 15, 2009
Mildred M. Maxwell, 99, of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday Feb 15, 2009, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.
Mildred was born March 25, 1909, in Prairie du Chien to Fred and Nettie (Steiner) Scherlin. She married John J. Maxwell on January 1, 1942, at St. Gabriel's Rectory in Prairie du Chien. She operated a dress shop call "Milady's Shoppe" in Prairie du Chien for many years.    Mildred was a life long resident of Prairie du Chien.
She is survived by a brother Edward (Rosella) Scherlin of Prairie du Chien. Private family graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

GENE STAGMAN
Gene Franklin Stagman, age 80, of Big Flats, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in hospice care Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, WI on Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Monday, February 16, at Garrity Funeral Home, 704 S Ohio St, Prairie du Chien. Mr. Al Huber will officiate. Friends may call at Garrity Funeral Home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at the Bagley Cemetery, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Gene was born April 20, 1928 in Wyalusing, Wisconsin to Clarence and Mary (Levens) Stagman. He joined the Navy at the age of 17, a veteran of WWII. While stationed in Boston he met the love of his life, Janet Biladeau, they were wed in 1951. Together they had six children. Janet preceded him in death in June of 1968.
In 1971, he married Mary Jane Hoffman who helped raise his family, she passed away in 2003.
Gene retired as a tool & die craftsman from V&L Tool of Waukesha, WI in 1990 and moved to God's Country Adams-Friendship in 1995.Ý While retired, he enjoyed many years on his mini-farm and his other passions of traveling, hunting, fishing, and gardening. Gene was a member of the American Legion Red Cloud Post #250.
Gene was preceded in death by parents; wife, Janet (1968); wife, Mary (2003); son, Mark (1980); and brothers, Clarence Buzz  Stagman and Edward Pitzer. Survivors: Daughter: Sharon (Mike) Collins of Waukesha, Wisconsin Son: Kevin Stagman of Westfield, Wisconsin, Douglas Stagman of Burlington, Brian Stagman of Plymouth, Bradley Stagman of West Allis. Brother: Charles (Helen) Stagman of Bagley, Jim (Mary) Pitzer of Prairie du Chien, Arthur (Marilyn) Pitzer of Wauzeka, Sister: Burnita (John) Johnson of Eastman Brother: Ronald (Diane) Pitzer of Eastman,  Grandchildren: Shaun (Lisa) Piller of Waukesha,  Brianna Collins of Waukesha, Grandchildren Mark Collins of Waukesha, Nicole Stagman Krystal Stagman Great-Grandchild Kaeden Piller of Waukesha, Katelyn Piller of Waukesha.Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at the Tomah VA Medical Center for their excellent care and compassion in easing Dad's passing. Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

DELBERT MCMILLIN
Delbert Dean McMillin was born the son of Clarence and Leona (Tangeman) McMillin on December 15, 1923 near McGregor Iowa. He passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien.
Delbert was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo and later confirmed May 31, 1936 by M. Jo Harder. He attended a rural country school for his first 8 years and then graduated from the McGregor High School on May 29, 1941. Delbert later married Bernita Schulte on October 19, 1945 at St. Paul's Church by Rev. Victor Hackbarth. For many years, Delbert and Bernita farmed together and raised their children. When Delbert wasn't farming he enjoyed, fishing, hunting, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his family.
Delbert's memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 63 years Bernita McMillin of Prairie du Chien Wis.; two daughters, Connie (James) Peterson of Garnavillo and Pam (Rod) Davis of Albert Lea, Minn.; five grandchildren, Renee Grace, Erikk (Candi) Peterson, Ellie (Mark) Pichelmann, Tim (Brie) Davis and Andy (Mandi) Davis; eight great-grandchildren, Dion, Alexis, Noah, Hailey, Logan, Sadie, Emma and Ty; two brothers, Harold McMillin, Sr. of Elkader and Merrill (Margaret) McMillin of Prairie Du Chien, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Mardell and Lesa
Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 001 S. Industrial Park Rd Garnavillo IA, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, February 14, 2009 and one hour before service at church. Funeral service will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Garnavillo, Iowa at 1:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2009, Rev. Galen Kuhens officiating. Interment will be at Garnavillo Community Cemetery.
Condolences may be left and a video tribute may be view at www.tueckeallyn.com

DONALD MARSHALL
Donald G. Marshall age 80, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 21, 1928 in Bagley Township, the son of Ralph and Mary (Myers) Marshall.  Donald married Ruby Revenig on September 4, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa.  He worked hard all his life in bricklaying and formed Tri County Masonry in Bloomington.  Donald started farming in Bagley and relocated to Bloomington.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and was the President of Blakes Prairie Cemetery for many years.  Donald was a loving father and grandfather.  He also loved to fish, hunt and play cards. 
Donald is survived by his wife, Ruby, Bloomington; five children, Carol (John) Long, Potosi, Glenn Marshall (friend, Jenny Ludwig), Bagley, Donna (Joe) Crubel, Mount Hope, Jason (Melody) Marshall, Wichita, KS and Angila (Robert) Moore, Sacramento, CA; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four sisters, Dorothy Clark, Hunnewell, MO, Betty Brennan, Dubuque, IA, Phylis Lambert, Savanna, IL and Shirley (Donald) Schueller, Dubuque, IA; many nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant sister; three brothers-in-law, James Brennan, Fred Clark and John Lambert; aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating.   Burial will be held at Blake's Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington Township.  Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 and from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Tuesday all at the church.  Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers and plants, a Donald G. Marshall Scholarship fund has been established for the Bricklaying School at Southwest Technical School in Fennimore.
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Charles Barker
Charles A. Barker 64, of Woodman, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services are Saturday, Feb. 15 at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by his wife Gwen; a son Scott (Carrie) Barker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a daughter Rebecca Barker of Woodman; four grandchildren, Ethan, Garrett, Maddie, and Brennen; two sisters Ruth Powell of Wilmington, Calif. and Katharine Holmes of White Bluff, Tenn.; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a great-great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Charles was born November 21, 1944, in McGregor, to Charles and Evalyn (Henry) Barker. He worked for John Deere & Co. for 30 years, first in Moline, Ill. and then in Dubuque, Iowa.
He married Gwen Veach on September 16, 1968, at Galena, Ill. They moved to Millville, in 1991 and retired from John Deere in 1997. He they went to work for Cabela's in Prairie du Chien.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, traveling, and was a die-hard Packer fan.

Mildred Krahn
Mildred W. Oss Krahn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien.
She was born August 28, 1912, in St. Louis County, Duluth, Minn. the daughter of Martin and Bessie (Merwin) Oss.
She married Harold Krahn on December 2, 1929, at the Castle Rock Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Mildred and Harold farmed in Crawford County for 12 years before they moved to Boscobel, in 1942.
Harold worked as a bread salesman for Trausch Baking Co. In 1962 they moved to Prairie du Chien as Trausch's relocated there.
Mildred and Harold celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 29, 1979.
She was very active and held offices in her churches; Trinity Lutheran in Boscobel and St. Peter Lutheran in Prairie du Chien. She was also a member of the Boscobel Hospital Auxiliary and a 75 year plus member with Royal Neighbors.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Arnold and Bernard and a son- in-law Kenneth Kampen.
She is survived by her children; Sharon Kampen and Lucien (Rita) Krahn, grandchildren; Sandy Kampen, Genevra (Joe) Reed, Nicola (Brian) Knepper, Kate Krahn, Raymond (April) Krahn and Derek Krahn, great-grandchildren; Sydney and Madison Knepper, Lily Rae and Greenlee Krahn and Regan Williams, a brother-in-law Karl (June) Krahn and former daughter-in-law Alice Mirk.
Funeral services were Friday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien with Rev. Joe Irvin officiating, with burial in the Boscobel Cemetery in Boscobel.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Peter Church, Sugar Creek Bible Camp, the radio fund at St. Peter Church or the Prairie du Chien Rescue Squad. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

Dolores Fette
Oct. 10, 1933 - Feb. 6, 2009
Dolores Arlene Fette, 75, of rural St. Olaf, passed away quietly at her home on Friday, February 6, 2009, following a long courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services were held Monday, at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf with Rev. Marshall Hahn officiating. Burial followed in Norway Lutheran Cemetery, St. Olaf. The Leonard Funeral Home in Elkader, assisted the family.
Dolores Arlene Fette was born on October 10, 1933, at Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Kenneth Sr. and Hilda (Cornwell) Geisler. She was baptized on December 30, 1934, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien. She was confirmed on June 26, 1949, at the Lutheran Church in Wauzeka. She graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1952.
On October 6, 1953 she was united in marriage to Virgil Fette at the Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien.
Dolores loved to quilt, cook, play cards and spend time with family and friends. She also loved her time in Texas with her friends whom she called her second family. She was very involved with her church, and loved her church family.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil Fette, St. Olaf; four children, James Fette, St. Olaf, Diana (Brad) Butikofer, Marion, Steven (Julie) Fette, Coggon and Lori (Todd) Balekos, Monona; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Louis (Sharon) Geisler, Prairie du Chien, and Kenneth Geisler Jr., Wauzeka; and a sister, Rosemary Arneson, Prairie du Chien.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Roger Geisler.
Organist: Mary Lammers; Casket Bearers: Justin Fette, Brandon Balekos, Adam Fette, Nicholas Fette, Steven Kramer and Matthew Bishop.

EUGENE ZIEGLER
Eugene E. Ziegler age 72 of Lynxville passed away Weds., Feb. 4, 2009 at the St. Francis Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. He was born March 29, 1936 in Fountain City, WI, son of Erwin and Wilma (Falls) Ziegler. He married Nancy Crusan on May 29, 1953. To this union six children were born. Gene was employed at Fisher Body for 5 years and later drove a semi for several years. He worked at Northern Engraving until the plant closed. He always commercial fished and later worked for the Corps of Engineers until his retirement. His lifetime passion was fishing and hunting but he also enjoyed plowing snow, trapping, ice fishing, and mowing. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Ziegler of Lynxville, a daughter Debra Ziegler of Lynxville, 3 sons; Kenneth (Kris)of McGregor, IA, Steve and Roger (Tina) both of Lynxville, a sister Sandra (James) Greene of Seneca, WI, a brother and sister in law James (Carol) Crusan of Lynxville, 9 grandchildren; Wendy Ziegler of Dodgeville, WI, Scott Ziegler of Elgin, IL, Christine (James) Sickle of Lansing, IA, Jennifer Ziegler of Marquette, IA, Randy Ziegler of McGregor, IA, Leya Wiemerslage of La Crosse, WI, Summer Ziegler of Lynxville, Angela Ziegler of Prairie du Chien and Michael (Anna) Ziegler of Osseo, WI, 17 great grandchildren; Audra, Teri, Ryan, Trevor, Crystal, Dallas, Jade, Kayden, Brent, Tyler, Corrina, Alexis, Shawn, Dillon, Chaise, Christopher and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons; Robert and Michael along with a grandson Earl.
A Memorial service will be Sun., Feb. 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Lynxville Community Center in Lynxville, WI. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the Lynxville Community Center. A private family interment will be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Richard (Rich) Paul Dohse
Marquette, IA — Richard Paul Dohse, 61, died Monday, January 26, 2009, at his home in Marquette following a brief battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife of 41 years, Diane (Hedeman) Dohse; his son, Christian Dohse and two daughters, Ann Dohse and Laura Dohse; three brothers, Louis Dohse, Wayne Dohse, and Paul Dohse; two grandchildren Marc Dohse and Brett Dohse; and many close friends.
Born, January 8th, 1948, and raised in Prairie Du Chien, WI, Richard was the son of Carl and Frances Dohse (Goite). Richard was a lifelong resident of Marquette and enjoyed the many benefits of living in such a small, but personable, river town.
In his early years, Richard graduated from the prestigious Campion College Preparatory School. He worked to pay his way through school and graduated with many academic achievements.
After his graduation in 1966, he met his wife, Diane Hedeman, at a local dance in the town of Osborne, IA, and soon married in 1967 at the Saint Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie Du Chien.
In 1968, Richard seized the opportunity to join the Swiss Valley Farms Company located in Luana, IA. Throughout his career, he was often recognized and honored for his dedication to the company and his hard work as a Plant Supervisor for their waste water treatment facility.
Richard enjoyed the outdoors and often spent his leisure time golfing, fishing, gardening, or taking a relaxing cruise on the Mississippi River with his family and friends. These were all great times in his life and represent how special Richard was to us all.
There was nothing more important to Richard than family and friendship. He often said that his greatest moments in life were being married to his wife, raising his three children, growing up with his brothers, and spending time with his close friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and listen to those in need. His advice was always well received and respected by those that knew him. Richard was a shining example of personal strength and family values.
Although he will always live on in our minds and hearts, he will be deeply missed by all.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, WI. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor, IA. Friends may call on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and one hour prior to services on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the funeral home. www.garrityfuneralhome.com
Still Missing You
They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel.
For no one knows the heartache
that lies behind our smiles,
No one knows how many times
we have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something
so there won't be any doubt,
You're so wonderful to think of
but so hard to be without.
We cannot bring the old days back,
when we were all together
The family chain is broken now,
but memories live forever.
--- Unknown ---

AGNES MOROVITS
Agnes Morovits, 93 of Boscobel, formerly of Eastman, passed away February 1.
Agnes Heisz Morovits was born August 2, 1915 to Louis and Anna Heisz in Steuben. She married Frank Morovits in 1937 and together they had six children. They raised their family on a farm in the Eastman area. Frank passed away in 1960. Agnes later married George Morovits who died in 1985.
Agnes was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked for several years as a cook at the Eastman School but most of her life was spent working on the farm and raising her family. Agnes loved to quilt and for many years she and her friends were involved in a quilting circle. Agnes also enjoyed traveling and she and her husband George made several trips out west to visit family. She was an active member of St. Wenceslaus Parish for many years before it became difficult for her to get to church. Agnes loved to socialize and enjoyed her many years playing bingo and going to the Eastman meal site. After Agnes moved to Eastman she would carry her lawn chair to the ball park every night there was a game, no matter if she knew who was playing or not.
Agnes is survived by her children: Joanne Zilmer of Boscobel, Larry (Linda) Morovits and LaVern (Roxanna) Moravits, both of Eastman, and Bill (Linda) Moravits of Gillette, Wyoming, a sister, Clara Drake of Boscobel and a brother, Elwin Heisz of Wauzeka as well as 10 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step mother, Bertha Heisz, her husband, Frank Morovits, and her husband George Morovits, an infant son, Richard, her son, Clifford Moravits, three sisters: Annie Morovits, Cynthia Messling, and Elizabeth Duha, three brothers: Ora, Harvey, and Julius Heisz, her granddaughter, Tonya Morovits Hill, her son-in-law, Clyde Zilmer, and her daughter-in-law, Kimiko Moravits.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Rev. Roger Scheckel officiating, with burial in the National Cemetery both in Eastman, WI. Friends may call after 4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, WI.
Agnes led a long and full life, enjoying every day. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family. She kept a copy of these words to live by in her home. As her family we hope to do them justice in her memory. We ask the same of you:
Do all the good you can
By all the means you can
In all the ways you can
In all the places you can
At all the times you can
To all the people you can
As long as ever you can
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BETTY NACHREINER
Betty L. Nachreiner, 76, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 2, 1932, in Lone Rock, daughter of Anton and Winnie (Ruehlstead) Rose.
She was married to Fritz Nachreiner in 1952, and they later divorced. She was married to Lot Tennant and he preceded her in death in 1970. She then married Emmett Burdick and he preceded her in death in 1986.
She is survived by ten children; Kathy Nachreiner of Reedsburg; Karen Nachreiner of Prairie du Sac; Sharon (Dean) Liegal of Sauk City; Sandra (Paul) Fiddler and Cynthia Washburn both of Prairie du Chien; Ronald (Kitty) Nachreiner of Bloomington; Lisa (Anthony) Harris of Dane; Linda Leffler of Calmar, Iowa; Melissa Brecker of Lancaster; and Donald (Bev) Burdick of Waukon, Iowa; three brothers, Richard, Chester and Lester Rose along with 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands and a son Fred.
Funeral services were Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in the Lone Rock Cemetery in Lone Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Lorna Hamilton
Dec. 22, 1954 - Feb. 1, 2009
Lorna W. Hamilton, 54, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at her home in Lancaster.
She was born on December 22, 1954, in Keshena, Shawano County, the daughter of Hank and Roberta (Warrington) Webb.
Lorna attended school at West Grant and was a member of the graduating class of 1973.On February 11, 1974, she was united in marriage to Bobby Hamilton in Kahoka, Mo. After their marriage, the couple resided in the Bloomington area. Lorna moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where she was employed as a CNA with the Sisters of Charity and volunteered for Dubuque Hospice. Lorna loved her work. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and catering. She also enjoyed making crafts.
She is survived by her children, Jesse (Nicole) Hamilton, Bloomington; Nicole (Chris Kelz) Hamilton, Lancaster; four grandchildren: Tyson and Tavian Kelz and Owen and Eli Hamilton; her brother and sister, Joe (Bertha) Webb, Avon, Colo.; Janita Kleinow, Bloomington; her father, Hank Webb, Bagley and nieces and nephews. Lorna was preceded in death by her mother, her husband, her brother, Skippy Webb and a nephew, Seth Kleinow.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, at 1 p.m. at Marian Hall, Mt. Carmel, in Dubuque, Iowa. Memorial services will also be held on Friday, at 12 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Burial will be in Nagle Cemetery, Patch Grove Township. Friends may call on Friday, from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Lorna W. Hamilton memorial fund has been established. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.
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Virgil Wachershauser
Virgil G. Wackershauser, 84, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, on Thursday evening, January 22, 2009, after a very short battle with pneumonia and acute leukemia.
Virgil was born September 12, 1924, to Henry & Lillian (Eggers) Wackershauser. Virgil grew up near Dickeyville (Big Patch/Georgetown area). He was the middle child and had one sister and four brothers. He was proud of the fact that he graduated from eight grades in six years, as he got to skip a couple grades in school.
On January 11, 1945, he was united in marriage with Eunice Place in Platteville. She preceded him in death on February 19, 1997.
Virgil & Eunice began their married life on a small farm near Dickeyville, but moved shortly thereafter to the current family farm near Lancaster/Stitzer area, where they raised a son and three daughters. In 1975, they retired from the farm and bought a home in Lancaster. In 2003, Virgil moved to Prairie du Chien. He married Violet Koecke on July 15, 2003, in Prairie du Chien. During his farming days, Virgil managed to work at a variety of jobs off the farm as well. Over those many years, he hauled cattle and milk for his brother, hauled milk at the Livingston Creamery, worked at a feed mill in Belmont, fertilizer plant & Wasco in Stitzer, plowed snow and did highway work for the Grant Co. Highway Dept., read meters for REA, delivered the Shopping News, was a carpenter, and was once the town chairman for Liberty Township and farmed for many years. He enjoyed helping others with remodeling or building projects, doing yard work and gardening, or any other handyman jobs that came along.
Virgil enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, bus trips to the casinos, watching basketball and baseball games, attending Amish sales, and fishing with his buddies. He enjoyed talking and cracking jokes to anyone he knew, even making his grandchildren giggle.
With his busy travels in life, he always had plenty of time set aside for family and friends. He truly adored his children and grandchildren! He was a member of the Bagley Methodist Church.
Virgil is survived by his wife of five years, Violet of Prairie du Chien, one son: Carson (Mary) of Lancaster; three daughters: Patty (Larry) Reed, Platteville; Sandy (Rich) Soles, Mt. Hope; Lou Ann (Jim) Blackburn, Bagley. Also surviving are grandchildren: Brian (Kristi), Laura, and Jennifer Wackershauser; Chris (Brenda) Reed and Candace (Bill) Reid; Hillary (Marty Bement) Soles, Tanisha Soles, and Justin (Jessi) Soles; Travis (Anne) Blackburn and Lacy (Jesse) Chapiewsky. Great Grandchildren surviving are John & Katie Wackershauser, Morgan & Taylor Reid, Hanna and Emma Reed, Carter & Addison Blackburn, and Cooper & Ty Chapiewsky. Virgil is survived by four brothers: Wilfred "Bud", Embert, Henry "Joe," and Louis and numerous nieces & nephews, brothers-and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eunice, his parents-Henry & Lillian, his sister, Hiltrude Crapp, and several in-laws.
Funeral services were Monday, at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the time of services on Monday. Cremation will follow, with burial at the Hillside Cemetery at a later date.
Virgil's family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Gunderson Lutheran and Prairie du Chien medical staff for their special care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be given in Virgil's name to the Prairie du Chien EMS.

Loretta Olsson
Sept. 1, 1923 - Jan. 20, 2009
Loretta G. Olsson, 85, of Waterloo and formerly of falling Rock, died Tuesday, January 20, at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center of natural causes.
She was born September 1, 1923, in Butler County the daughter of George Allen and Muriel E. Grandon Smith.
She married Herman Hemmingway Olsson, Jr. on May 30, 1942, in Cedar Falls. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1987.
Loretta attended AIB in Des Moines, Iowa, and then 14 months nurses training at Berkley School of nursing in Berkley, Calif. She started work as a nurses aide at the California Shipbuilding Corp. on Terminal Island in Wilmington, Calif. She wanted to be more involved in the war effort and transferred to welding school and was awarded a government certification by the U.S. Maritime Commission. She returned to Iowa after the war and was a bookkeeper at Eagle Food Stores for 18 years retiring in 1976.
She is survived by two sons, Michael (Carol) Olsson of Cedar Falls, Robert (Connie) Olsson of Evansdale; one daughter, Michelle J. (Albert) Robinson of Waterloo; nine grandchildren and 13 great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen "Bud" and Dick Smith; five sisters, Esther Coats, Sylvia Hulsing, Evelyn Hulsing, Beverly, "Mina" Schwartz, Irma Jean Smith in infancy and one daughter, Sheryll Olsson.
Services were Saturday, January 24, at the Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Those who wish may direct memorials to the Cedar Valley Hospice. www.kearns funeral service.com

Helene Sandleback
Nov. 28, 1919 - Jan. 17 2009
Helene R. Sandleback, 89 of Stillman Valley and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009, at her daughter Kathy's home in Stillman Valley.
She was born November 28, 1919, in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Fred and Rose (Mara) Pohlman.
She married Ed Sandleback in 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1973.
She was an active member of St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien and enjoyed her flower garden and especially "car rides". She enjoyed her angel collection, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two daughters; Jill (Richard) Long of The Villages, Fla. and Kathy (Pat) Cornford of Stillman Valley, Ill.; a son David Sandleback of Racine, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Todd; two brothers, Gus and Fred Pohlman and two sisters, Leota Stephens and Milda Pohlman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Reverend Jerome Naduvanthiyil will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

Roger Rademacher
Roger (Butch & Doc) Charles Rademacher, 66, years old, died in an automobile accident South of Walker, Iowa on Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Roger was born July 20, 1942, in Charles City, Iowa to Charles and Opal (Spurbeck) Rademacher. He married Mattie Woods on June 11, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City, Iowa.
Roger attended Immaculate Conception High School in Charles City, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman from 1960-1963. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1967. He attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences from 1967-1971. He completed an internship in Dallas, Texas in 1972. Roger practiced Family Medicine in Charles City, Iowa for seven years later pursuing a General Surgery Residency at Des Moines General Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa from 1979-1983. He established Prairie Medicine Clinic in Prairie du Chien in 1983. He spent the last twenty six years practicing medicine as a General Surgeon serving area communities. He was a Board Certified American College of Osteopathic Surgeon (ACOS), proctor for ACOS Oral exams and Authorized Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct flight physicals. Roger was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with family and friends. His favorite pastimes were golfing, aircraft piloting, and rooting for the Hawkeyes!
He is survived by his wife Mattie Rademacher from Prairie du Chien. His children, Amy & Donald Montgomery from Elkader, Iowa, Polly & Judson Kadolph from Dubuque, Iowa, Wendy & Shawn Willox from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and Mark & Emily Rademacher from Kansas City, Missouri. Roger was a loving grandfather to Collin, Alexandria, Mattie and Corbin Montgomery, Garrett and Jenna Kadolph and Tavis Willox. His siblings Charlyne (Skip) Miller, Sandra (Sundy) Onken and William Rademacher. He has many precious nephews, nieces and endearing cousins.
Roger loved time with his golf partners, Leonard (Lenny)Miller, Dick Elliott and David Brickman. He valued lifelong childhood buddies Jerry & Nancy Joerger, Jack & Sue Patton, Ron & Joyce Morris. He cherished his enthusiastic breakfast buddies, and fishing and hunting buddies. He treasured his travel companions and special friends, Ken & Fran Zichal and Dick & Annie Beinborn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Opal Rademacher, his granddaughter Michaela Joy, his brother-in-law Arnold Woods, Uncle Verle Rademacher and Aunt Doris Townsend.
A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with Reverend Jerome Naduvanthiyil officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family interment will be at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4 PM to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Roger's family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to his very special Prairie Medicine Family: Doug Dickman, Debby Fischer, Robert Fischer, Dawn Foyt, Gretchen Graham, Greg Johnson, Brenda and Mark Jones, Russell Jones, Jessie and Torrie Moses, Sue and Mike McMillan, Lori and Jan Waller.
The outpouring of love and support from respected area healthcare colleagues, beloved patients, family and friends has been immensely comforting.
Roger felt passionately about supporting rural healthcare. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be gifted to area rural hospitals.www.garrityfuneral home.com

Bernice Novey
Feb. 14, 1932 - Jan. 6, 2009
Bernice G. Novey, 76, a resident of Winslow House Care Center in Marion, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, following a short illness.
Funeral Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion. Rev. John Gossman will officiate. Entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and at the church after 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Survivors include her daughter Donna Marie Novey of Shoreview, Minnesota, and her son Richard Glen (Sally) Novey of Valley Center, California. Also survived by a brother-in-law Raymond (Barbara) Novey of Cedar Rapids, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Bernice was born February 14, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Gertrude Steiner Bonney. She married Kenneth R. Novey on October 29, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. He died March 8, 2008.
She had worked as a secretary at Lefebure and Collins Radio. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion, and was active with the Iowa Locksmith Association, and the Associated Locksmiths of America.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Recreation Program at Winslow House Care Center, 3456 Indian Creek Rd., Marion, Iowa 52302.
Please leave a message or tribute to the Novey family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Doris Queram
May 4, 1924 - Jan. 6, 2009
Doris J. Queram, 84, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 4, 1924, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of John and Pearl (Gaulke) Wainwright.
She married Elmer Queram on November 25, 1950, in Prairie du Chien. She was a graduate of Rockford College and an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Doris was recently recognized as the longest living member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. She was a Girl Scout leader and an avid sports fan. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, fishing, gardening, arranging flowers and collecting angels.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Elmer of Prairie du Chien; three daughters; Ona (Kurt) Childs of West Salem, Amy (Mike) O'Neil of Mt. Horeb, and Ann Will of Racine; her twin siblings; Joan (Tom) Foster of Waukesha, and James (Marcia) Wainwright of Beloit; seven grandchildren; Abby (Eric) Hemmerich, Jessica and Jameson Childs, Maille and Mike Jr. O'Neil, Ethan and Emma Will along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Wainwright, and a sister, Ona Grelle.
Funeral services will be Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church or the Prairie du Chien Public Library. The family would like to thank the staff at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Doris during her stay there. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Agnes Spiker
Dec. 26, 1923 - Jan. 3, 2009
Agnes M. Spiker 85 of Prairie du Chien, died suddenly Saturday, January 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by a son, LeRoy Spiker of Neoasha, Mo., two grandsons; a sister, Rosemary Messling of Hatteville, Ark., and a brother, Robert Paczynski of Kennewick, Wash.
Agnes was born December 26, 1923, in Dubuque, Iowa to Roman and Mabel (Crawford) Paczynski.
She married LeRoy B. Spiker on April 1, 1943, in Prairie du Chien. Agnes worked at Northern Engraving in the shear department for over 15 years. LeRoy died February 15, 1995.
The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

Muriel Uridil
May 10, 1915 - Jan. 13, 2009
Muriel G. Uridil, 93, of Bagley, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009, after a brief illness at Lakeview Continuing Care Center in Lawton, Mich.
She was born on May 10, 1915, the daughter of Charles and Mae (Hoffman) Moore, on the family farm in Bagley.
On June 5, 1935, Muriel was united in marriage to Louis J. Uridil in Bloomington. After their marriage, the couple farmed the family farm until their retirement in 1998.
Muriel was a graduate of the Bloomington High School in 1932. She was an active member of the Bloomington United Methodist Church and the Ruth Circle. She also was a member of the Rebecca Lodge. Muriel loved farming and was actively involved until retirement. She enjoyed attending auctions and flea markets and loved her gardens, both vegetables and flowers. She was active in a lot of hobbies and loved to fish.
After retiring from the farm, she delivered the area Shopping News for over twenty-five years, which she enjoyed so much. Sometimes she would pack a lunch and stop at a park or would do a little fishing at one of her favorite fishing spots. Muriel also enjoyed fishing spots. Muriel also enjoyed taking someone with her to visit with along the way. She enjoyed family gatherings and picnics and taking trips with family and friends.
Survivors include her two sons: Charles (Charlene) Uridil, Paw Paw, Mich.; Robert (Beth) Uridil, Bagley; four grandchildren: Glenn Uridil and Sara Singleton, Paw Paw, Mich; Anne Uridil, Carolina, Puerto Rico; and Tim Uridil, Appleton; two great-grandchildren: Christy and Kimberly Singleton, Paw Paw, Mich.; a sister: Betty (Burdette) Cathman, Fennimore; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Muriel was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Melvin Moore.
Funeral services was held on Saturday, at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial was in Union Nagle Cemetery, Patch Grove.

Patricia Young
Nov. 30, 1949 - Jan. 9, 2009
Patricia A. Young, 59, of Lancaster, formerly of Boscobel and Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday January 9, 2009, at Grant Regional Health Center Lancaster.
She was born on November 30, 1949, in Prairie du Chien to Bernard and Darleen(Ruchti) Young. She is survived by her parents, Bernard and Darleen Young of Boscobel three sisters, Suzette (Wayne) Jenkins of Sparta; Diane (John) Watson of Prairie du Chien; Angela (Jody) Buss of Boscobel; Brother Larry Young of Boscobel; Nephews Matt, Scott, Cody, Tyler, Braydon and Caden; Great Nieces and Nephews  Chase, Audrey, Mani, Grace, Layden and Jackson; Special families at Lori Knapp Homes in Prairie du Chien and Orchard Manor in Lancaster.
Memorial Services were held Wednesday, January 14, at Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel, with Pastor Gary Young officiating. Burial at a later date at Homer Cemetery in Hickory Grove Twp.

Darren Knospe
May 29, 1979 - Jan. 12, 2009
Darren Allen Knospe, 29, of Volga, died at his home on Monday, January 12, 2009. He was born on May 29, 1979, to Kendall and Evelyn (Erickson) Knospe at Elkader. Darren graduated from Central Community High School in 1997. During his younger years, he was involved with Boy Scouts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working with his computer. Darren was currently employed at K Construction.
Survivors include his parents; paternal grandmother, Kay Knospe of Elkader; maternal grandparents, Stanley and Viola Erickson of Elkader; siblings, Kevin (Sharnel) Knospe of St. Olaf, Kelly (Bob Eilers) Knospe of Guttenberg, Tony Knospe of St. Olaf; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and friends.
Darren was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Keith Knospe and two aunts, Kathy O'Shea and Kristine Stluka.
Online condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneral homes.com Leonard Funeral Home, Elkader is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Services were on Friday, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Elkader with Pastor Jim Klosterboer officiating. Interment: East Side Cemetery, Elkader
Music By: Martha Bauder, Organist
Casket Bearers: Jeremy Brown, Derek Benson, Brian Engelhardt, Luke Lott, Aaron Crane, Mark Schutte

Dorothy Key
May 21, 1927 - Jan. 14, 2009
Dorothy E. Key 81 of Prairie du Chien, died suddenly Thursday January 14, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Services were Saturday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.
She is survived by a daughter Susan (Dan) Chaney of Billings, Mont.; a son Michael (Janet) Key of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren: Nicole Holm, Michelle Barney, Jacob Key, Madeleine Key, Jocelyn Key, Dan Masloski, Jon Masloski, and Tim Masloski; numerous great-grandchildren; one brother Lorenzo Sutton of Prairie du Chien, and one sister Evelyn Sutton of Eastman.
Dorothy was born May 21, 1927 in Lynxville, to Lorenzo and Iona (Benhardt) Sutton. She married Bernard (Barney) Key on June 21, 1946, in Prairie du Chien. Dorothy was a housewife and mother, a job she cherished. She loved to golf and play cards.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a daughter Gail Masloski.

Doris Queram
May 4, 1924 - Jan. 6, 2009
Doris J. Queram, 84, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 4, 1924, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of John and Pearl (Gaulke) Wainwright.
She married Elmer Queram on November 25, 1950, in Prairie du Chien. She was a graduate of Rockford College and an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Doris was recently recognized as the longest living member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. She was a Girl Scout leader and an avid sports fan. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, fishing, gardening, arranging flowers and collecting angels.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Elmer of Prairie du Chien; three daughters; Ona (Kurt) Childs of West Salem, Amy (Mike) O'Neil of Mt. Horeb, and Ann Will of Racine; her twin siblings; Joan (Tom) Foster of Waukesha, and James (Marcia) Wainwright of Beloit; seven grandchildren; Abby (Eric) Hemmerich, Jessica and Jameson Childs, Maille and Mike Jr. O'Neil, Ethan and Emma Will along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Wainwright, and a sister, Ona Grelle.
Funeral services will be Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church or the Prairie du Chien Public Library. The family would like to thank the staff at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Doris during her stay there. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Agnes Spiker
Dec. 26, 1923 - Jan. 3, 2009
Agnes M. Spiker 85 of Prairie du Chien, died suddenly Saturday, January 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by a son, LeRoy Spiker of Neoasha, Mo., two grandsons; a sister, Rosemary Messling of Hatteville, Ark., and a brother, Robert Paczynski of Kennewick, Wash.
Agnes was born December 26, 1923, in Dubuque, Iowa to Roman and Mabel (Crawford) Paczynski.
She married LeRoy B. Spiker on April 1, 1943, in Prairie du Chien. Agnes worked at Northern Engraving in the shear department for over 15 years. LeRoy died February 15, 1995.
The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

Bernice G. Novey
Bernice G. Novey, 76, a resident of Winslow House Care Center in Marion, died there Tuesday, January 6, 2009, following a short illness.  Funeral Mass will be held at 8:30 AM Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion.  Rev. John Gossman will officiate.  Entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.  Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday and at the church after 8 AM on Saturday.
Survivors include her daughter Donna Marie Novey of Shoreview, Minnesota, and her son Richard Glen (Sally) Novey of Valley Center, California.  Also survived by a brother-in-law Raymond (Barbara) Novey of Cedar Rapids, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Bernice was born February 14, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Gertrude Steiner Bonney.  She married Kenneth R. Novey on October 29, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois.  He died March 8, 2008.  She had worked as a secretary at Lefebure and Collins Radio.  She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marion, and was active with the Iowa Locksmith Association, and the Associated Locksmiths of America. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Recreation Program at Winslow House Care Center, 3456 Indian Creek Rd., Marion, Iowa  52302.
Please leave a message or tribute to the Novey family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries. 

DORIS QUERAM
Doris J. Queram age 84 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tues., Jan. 6, 2009 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born May 4, 1924 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of John and Pearl (Gaulke) Wainwright. She married Elmer Queram on Nov. 25, 1950 in Prairie du Chien. She was a graduate of Rockford College and an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Doris was recently recognized as the longest living member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. She was a Girl Scout leader and an avid sports fan. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, fishing, gardening, arranging flowers and collecting angels. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Elmer of Prairie du Chien, 3 daughters; Ona (Kurt) Childs of West Salem, WI, Amy (Mike) O'Neil of Mt. Horeb, WI and Ann Will of Racine, WI, her twin siblings; Joan (Tom) Foster of Waukesha, WI and James (Marcia) Wainwright of Beloit, WI, 7 grandchildren; Abby (Eric) Hemmerich, Jessica and Jameson Childs, Maille and Mike Jr. O'Neil, Ethan and Emma Will along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Robert Wainwright and a sister Ona Grelle.
Funeral services will be Sat., Jan. 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Fri., Jan. 9, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Sat., Jan. 10, 2009 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church or the Prairie du Chien Public Library. The family would like to thank the staff at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Doris during her stay there. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

AGNES MAE SPIKER
Agnes M. Spiker 85 of Prairie du Chien, WI died suddenly Saturday January 3, 2008 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI.
Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by a son LeRoy Spiker of Neoasha, MO, two grandsons; a sister Rosemary Messling of Hatteville, AR, and a brother Robert Pacaynski of Kennewick, WA.
Agnes was born December 26, 1923 in Dubuque, IA to Roman and Mabel (Crawford) Paczynski. She married LeRoy B. Spiker on April 1, 1943 in Prairie du Chien. Agnes worked at Northern Engraving in the shear department for over 15 years. LeRoy died February 15, 1995.
The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

Robert Laskaskie
April 27, 1937 - Jan. 5, 2009
Robert P. Laskaskie, 71, of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, January 5, 2009 at his home.
He was born April 27, 1937, in Prairie du Chien the son of Anton and Elizabeth (Bernier) Laskaskie.
"He married Lavonne Boland on July 15, 1958, at St. Patrick's Church in Seneca. He was employed at 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for 31 years until his retirement moving to Prairie du Chien in 1996, where he was a member of St. Gabriel's Church.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending his summers in Birchwood and getting together with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Lavonne of Prairie du Chien, a son Ron (Mari) of Prairie du Chien, five daughters; Michelle Laskaskie, Kathy (Lorin) Fish and Toni (Tom) Holloway all of Baraboo, Denise (Brent) Hardin of St. Peter's, Mo. and Mary (Rick) Sime of Ferryville, along with 10 grandchildren; Beth, Hethyr, Megan, Becca, Tyler, Taylor, Luke, Logan, Erin and Lindsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Don.
A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien with Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating. A private family interment will be at a later date. Friends may call on Wednesday, 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. and also at the church on Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Clifford Standorf
 Clifford F. Standorf 93, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday January 1, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien.  Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and one hour prior to services at the church.  Clifford is survived by a daughter Irene (Dan) Warschauer of Muscatine, Iowa; granddaughter Dr. Averi Lynn (Eric) Brickson of Sacramento, Calif.; grandson Jason Drew (Cindy Huff his fiancee) Warschauer of Allen, Texas; two great-grandchildren Raynor and Seth.  Clifford was born February 16, 1915 in Prairie du Chien, to Frederick and Lily (Carl) Standorf. After high school Clif attended welding school in Milwaukee.  He married Thelma Valley on February 16, 1935, in Prairie du Chien. He purchased the coal business from his father and later bought a bulk oil business. Clif also owned and operated the Holiday Store in Prairie du Chien until his retirement.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Thelma on February 2, 2005, and two brothers Bill and Lawrence.

Daniel Kruse
Oct. 6, 1948 - Jan. 2, 2009
Daniel F. Kruse, 60, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, died Friday, January 2, 2009, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Faith United Methodist Parish in Monona, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at Sixteen Cemetery, rural Monona. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Daniel Francis Kruse was born on October 6, 1948, in Postville, Iowa. His parents were Rueben and Frances (Frye) Kruse. Daniel grew up on his parents\'d5 Monona area farm. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monona and graduated from MFL High School in 1966. On October 28, 1967, he married Mary Kelly at St. Pius at Cherry Mound Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry. From when he was still in high school and continuing for 27 years, Dan worked for William and Martina Schlein on their farm. He went farming on his own in the late 1980\'d5s and moved to his current rural Harpers Ferry farm in 1991. Farming, and especially raising his beef cattle, was Dan's passion. Dan was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping. He loved to spend time at the river cabin in Waukon Junction where he did lots of cooking and grilling. Dan also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife Mary of Harpers Ferry; a daughter, Gwyne Kruse and her special friend Mike Jones, of Harpers Ferry; six siblings, Sheron (Robert) Trappe and Nile (Joyce) Kruse, both of Monona, Steve (Sheryl) Kruse of Hiawatha, Debbie (Don) Ferguson of Marion, N.C., Randy Kruse of McGregor, and Sue (Dan) Bland of La Porte City; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kruse of Texas and Sondra Kruse of St. Olaf; as well as many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by parents and a brother, Gary Kruse. Honorary casketbearers are Jim Moose, Tim, Jake, and Zack Sostak, Jessica and Jon Kruse, Ashley, Danny, Rochelle, Kaley, and Christa Heffern, Paul Melsha, and Larry Johnson. Casketbearers are Jeff Kruse, Bill Moody, Jack Heffern, Don McCormick, Roy Shurtleff, Marv and Josh Roe, and Dave Meyer. Online condolences may be left at www.martin funerals.com. 

Connie Mergen
Mar. 29, 1941 - Jan. 4, 2009
Connie M. Mergen, 67, of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a valiant and graceful battle with cancer. She was born March 29, 1941, in Stitzer, daughter of Donald and Mary (Scott) Johnson. She married Richard Mergen on July 18, 1959, at St. Mary's Church in Fennimore. She owned and operated Mergen Real Estate in Prairie du Chien since 1978. She always supported her children and grandchildren in sports and life. Connie enjoyed the river, golfing and spending time with her friends and family. She especially loved watching the sun set. She is survived by her husband of nearly fifty years, Dick Mergen of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Shelley Mergen and Linda (Dale) Hanson both of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Steve (Casey) Mergen of Prairie du Chien and Marc (Jodi) Mergen of Burnsville, Minn.; her brothers and sisters, Roger Johnson of Prairie du Chien, Patricia (Bud) Feist of Stitzer, Diane (Tom) Peterson of Junction City, and Doug (Julie) Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, along with 17 grandchildren, Rachael, Kyle, Jason, Brandon, Drew, Brett, Casey, Chelsie, Jaimie, Kaiti, Carly, Brock, Nina, Lauren, Carl, Trevor, Kristen Hanson. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. John\'d5s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with Reverend Edmund Thome and Jerome Naduvathaniyil concelebrating. A private family interment will be at a later date. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Lola Dull
Lola Ann Dull, 80, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
She was born on April 3, 1928 at Trout Creek, Town of Clayton, Crawford Co., Wis.  to Clare and Freda (Schoville) Wanless. She married Harold Dull on May 1, 1948. They farmed in the Town of Clayton all their married lives. She worked at Boscobel Hospital as a nursing assistant, and later at Sannes Skogdalen as an LPN. She graduated from Soldiers Grove High School and attended SW Tech in Fennimore and Western Wis. Tech in La Crosse for nurses training. She also delivered meals on wheels for Crawford County.  Her hobbies included singing, crosswords, sewing, reading, knitting, and hunting mushrooms. She belonged to North Clayton United Methodist Church and the William A. Schoville Post #220 of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband:  Harold, of Soldiers Grove; 3 sons:  Craig of Soldiers Grove, Wade (Colleen) of Soldiers Grove, Peter of Soldiers Grove; 4 daughters:  Sue (Lee) Knoche of Wetmore, Michigan, Claudia (David Ward) Dull of Soldiers Grove, Kit Hartman of Aurora, Ill, and Beth (Tom) Eder of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; 15 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren; one daughter in law:  Elaine Dull of Maquoketa, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her son Clay (on Dec. 27, 2008), and her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at 1 PM at North Clayton United Methodist Church Pastor Ethan Larson will officiate and burial will be in the North Clayton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM, with an Auxilary service at 6 PM. Friends may also call at the church on Thursday from noon until time of services.
Online condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com

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