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LAVERN BENISH
LaVern E. Benish, 87, Hazel Green, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002 at the Bethany Home in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born May 1, 1915 on Limery Ridge near Prairie du Chien to Louis and Jessie (Wachuta) Benish. He married Leona Olson. She died May 24, 1987. LaVern was proud of his 40 years in the Meat Packing business, 30 of those years with the Dubuque Packing Company. Surviving are two step daughters, Carol Siedel of Oelwein, Iowa, Bonnie Bonney of Stevens Point; along with step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews; one brother, Robert (Phyllis) Benish of La Crosse, four sisters, Bernice Wellendorf, Helen Noethe, Gloria Schmidt, and Doris (Bill) Buening, all of Prairie du Chien; two brothers-in-law, George Kalina of Prairie du Chien and Leo Falb of Elgin, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John of Cochrane and Lawrence Sr. of Onalaska, along with three sisters, Leona Becwar, Margie Kalina and Evelyn Falb. Also two step daughters, Ruth Kuhl and Norma Lee Olson. Services were Saturday at Haudenshield Funeral Home, Cuba City, Rev. Duane Manson officiating, with entombment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison.

ALBERT ROBERTS
Albert J. Roberts, 71, rural Seneca/Gays Mills, passed away Oct. 31, 2002, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born Nov. 17, 1930 in Little Grant Township, Grant County, son of Milton and Jane (Riley) Roberts. He married Margaret Kane in Seneca in 1955. They farmed in the Seneca area all their married life. Albert served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife Margaret of 47 years; their twelve children, Danny (Joyce Fritsche), Eastman; Susan Roberts (George Innis), Chicago, Ill.; Jean (Jim) Moret of Prairie du Chien; Jim (Hilda) of Estero, Fla., Joe (Julie) of Readstown, Mark of Coon Valley, Tim of Seneca, Jane Roach of Eastman, Dennis (Tami) of Bucyrus, Missouri, Paul (Jennifer) of Waukesha, Scott (Lisa) of Maple Grove, Minn. and Terry of Brodhead; thirteen grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; three sisters, Jane Fralick and Myrtle Freymiller of Boscobel and Shirley Newlun of Oregon; three sisters-in-law, Ethel (Babe) of Kenosha, Emogene of Waupaca and Janice of Eastman; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Hayman, Charles and Keith; also a grandchild, Jeremiah Moret. He will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Seneca, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating and burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

RUTH HAWES
Ruth C. Hawes, 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, Iowa, following a lingering illness. She was born May 7, 1910. Survivors are two daughters, Laurayne Schulte, Evansdale, Iowa and Ruth Ann Cordova, Waterloo, Iowa; one son, Daniel Hawes, Prairie du Chien; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mary Goodrich, Rockford, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Urban V. Hawes. Services were Saturday at St. Ann's-St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, Fr. Louis Trzil officiating with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

GLORIA BLANK
Gloria G. Blank, 68, Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Aril 2, 1934 in Milwaukee, daughter of Paul and Helen (Bobholz) Geitz. She married Lyle Blank on Oct. 1, 1955 in Milwaukee. Gloria worked as an executive secretary for Stainlees Foundry in Milwaukee for over 18 years. In 1998 she and Lyle retired to the Prairie du Chien area. Surviving are her husband Lyle of Prairie du Chien, two sons, Michael (Wanda) Blank of Franklin, and David Blank of Eagle; a sister Barbara Geitz of Oak Creek, and two grandchildren Kristin and Heather. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were Sunday at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prairie du Chien, Rev. Matthew Holz officiating with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery in Wauzeka. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

Vincent Raymond Ambrose
Vincent Raymond Ambrose, 85, Monona, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at the Great River Care Center, McGregor following a long illness. He was born May 12, 1917 rural Watson, IA to John and Frances (Fleischman) Ambrose. He started school at Eyota, MN and later attended Monona Grade and High School. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Nichols on Nov. 22, 1938 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona. Five children were born to this union. Together they made their home and farmed in the Monona area. Vincent enjoyed playing softball and baseball, fishing, hunting, traveling and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his five children Kay (Jerome) Platten, Seneca, Rosalie (Gary) Brinker, Waterloo, Marcia Palas, Dickeyville, Gary (Shirley) Ambrose, Waverly, and Leslie (Sonja) Ambrose, Monona, 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a sister, Agnes Schmidt, Waterloo, many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His parents, his wife Beatrice, on Nov. 24, 2000, two brothers, John and Andrew, two sisters, Esther Bates and Frances Grady and a son-in-law, Stan Palas preceded him in death. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Oct. 28, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona with Rev. John Moran & Rev. Thomas McAndrew as Presiders. Burial followed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, rural Monona. The Leonard Funeral Home in Monona assisted the family.

CHARLOTTE MANNING
Charlotte June Manning, 67, La Crosse, died late Saturday night on Oct. 12, 2002 from a head-on-collision with a drunk driver. Born June 1, 1935 in Richland County to Erma Kidd Haslow, who survives her. Charlotte married Timothy Lee Manning on Sept. 6, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richland Center. Charlotte and Tim had six children. They farmed near Bosstown for many years and lived near La Crosse for the past 20 years. Charlotte spent most of her time crafting. Tim and Charlotte have been square dancing since 1967. They recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Survivors include her husband, Tim Manning of La Crosse; her six children, Lori of Monticello, Dale (Kellie) of Waupun, Ronald (Colleen) of Sextonville, Avery (Celeste) of Richland Center, Michele (Allen) O'Brien of Eastman, and Pamela of Fennimore; twenty-one grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; many other relatives and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild. Visitation was held Oct. 17. Burial was held at Rockbridge Cemetery. Charlotte's sense of humor, smile, and love will be missed by all. The Pratt Funeral Home assisted the family.

JAMES CROWLEY
James D. Crowley, 94, Prairie du Chien, and formerly of Steuben, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born July 30, 1908 in Steuben, son of James and Loretta (Garvey) Crowley. He farmed his entire life in the Steuben area until he retired to the Prairie du Chien area. He was a member of the Holy Name society and St. Gabriel's Catholic church. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, especially Veronica Trehey, Joanne Bedward and Karen Nelson all of Prairie du Chien. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Oct. 21, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Seneca. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

PETER MILLER
After a yearlong battle with prostate cancer, Peter Clarence Miller, 53, Beaverton, OR, died on Oct. 7, 2002 at St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR. He was born March 27, 1949 in Decatur, IN to Oscar and Aileen Rolape Miller. He attended St. Joseph School, was a 1967 graduate of Decatur Catholic High School, and graduated from Purdue University in 1975 with a BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering. In 1980 in W. Lafayette, IN, Peter married Rachelle Dyb of Lynxville. The Millers moved to Oregon in 1985 where Peter worked for Credence Systems as a software engineer. He enjoyed model railroading and gardening and was an assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 841, Sunset Trail, Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In January 2002 Peter accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He was baptized in obedience to the Lord on Sept. 22, 2002 at the Alliance Bible Church, CMA, Hillsboro, OR. He is survived by his wife, Rachelle, and his children: Reba of Ravenna, OH, Amber and Calvin at home, mother and stepfather Aileen and Herman Franz, Decatur, IN, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elder and Mary Dyb of Lynxville, five brothers; Paul (Wendy), Michael (Shari), and Robert of Decatur, IN, Steven (Barbara) of Hoagland, IN, and Phillip (Jane) of Ravenna, OH; and by his three sisters; Marie (Dan) Gorrell of Flora, IL, Linda Miller of Indianapolis, IN, and Roseanne (Larry) Sundheimer of Elkhart, IN. His father, Oscar Miller and a brother, Daniel Miller, preceded Peter in death. A memorial service was held Oct. 19, at the Decatur Church of God, Decatur, IN. Remembrances may be given in Peter's name to the Boy Scouts of America, the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of your choice.

JUDE TILLER
Jude M. Tiller infant son of Dr. Michael and Sara Tiller died Saturday, 10/5/02 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy. He is survived by his parents and 3 sisters; Katherine Mary, Helena Clare and Joan Marie Tiller all at home, his maternal grandparents Dr. James (Sally) Fougerousse of Salzburg, Austria and paternal grandparents Frank (Pat) Tiller of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by an infant sibling Frances Mary. A private family graveside service was held at the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

IONA KERNAN
Iona M. Kernan, 80, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at her home. She was born Nov. 23, 1921 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Raymond and Mary (Gokey) Coorough. She married John Kernan on May 3, 1943 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. She and John enjoyed nearly 60 years together. 'Onie' grew up in the 4th Ward District of Prairie du Chien and attended St. Gabriel's and Prairie du Chien High School. She and John moved to the Minneapolis area where their family was raised. They later moved to Yakima, Wash. and in 1993 returned to Prairie du Chien to be near family and friends. Onie loved music and dancing. She excelled at needlework and was appreciated for the many handmade quilts. Surviving are her husband John of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Mary Kay Kernan (Peg Thompson) of Afton, Minn. and Maureen Ness of St. Francis, Minn.; three sons, John Jr. (Jean) of Halstead, Pa., Mark (JoAnn) of Beaver Dam, and Kevin (Sandy) of Coon Rapids, Minn.; two sisters, Lois (Jasper) Harwood and Mary Lou (Richard) Obmascher both of Prairie du Chien; a brother Gerald 'Jum' (Dorie) Coorough of Prairie du Chien; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Raymond and LeRoy and a sister Sally Stevens. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. John Wambach, S.J. officiating, with burial in the Wexford Cemetery in rural Lansing, Iowa. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

ROBERT COOK, SR.
Robert L. Cook, Sr., 84, Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at Hillview Health Care Center of La Crosse. Robert was born Jan. 3, 1918 in Springville Township, Adams County, Wisconsin the son of Ned and Jane (Stowe) Cook. In 1941 he married Arleen Lapp in Big Spring Congregational Church. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in Nov. of 1945. He furthered his education and earned his master's degree serving for 25 years as a superintendent and the last nine years were at the North Crawford school district, retiring in 1980. Robert had been a member of the Rotary Club in Melrose; Gays Mills Lions Club; Crawford County A.R.C.; Wisconsin Retired Educators Association; WARSDA; WEAC-NEA; Prairie du Chien Methodist Church and American Legion Post 0308 in Gays Mills. Surviving are his wife, Arleen; sons Robert (Bernice) of Shorewood, Bill (Michele) of Onalaska; daughters, Christine Cook, Prairie du Chien, Carole (Mark) Russ of Denver, Colo., Linda (James) Schroeder of Carpentersville, Ill. and Patricia Cook of Reno, Nev.; a brother Norman (Vera) Cook of Grand Marsh; a sister, Frances Day of Wisconsin Rapids; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond, sisters, Edith and Laurice Heitman; and a grandson, Robert. Services will be Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Big Spring Congregational Church, rural Wisconsin Dells with Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. Burial will be at the Big Spring Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Harold B. Larkin American Legion Post 187 of Wisconsin Dells. Visitation is Wednesday at Picha Funeral Home of Lake Delton from 5 -8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Crawford County A.R.C. For On-Line condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.

LESTER HERTRAMPF
Lester A. Hertrampf, 82, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born June 28, 1920 in Allamakee County, son of Anton and Ruby (Mount) Hertrampf. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II under Gen. George S. Patton and participated in the battles of Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe. He received the following medals: one service stripe, three over seas bars, an American Campaign Medal, European, African and Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbons, four Bronze Stars, and a World War II victory medal. He married Nileen Streittmatter on Dec. 17, 1945 in Waukon, Iowa. He farmed most of his life in the McGregor area. He loved blue grass music and his cat. Surviving are his wife Nileen of Prairie du Chien, four sons, Gene (Karen) of Prairie du Chien, Danny (Cindy) of Cassville, Gary of Prairie du Chien and Michael of Boscobel; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, one brother Raymond, one sister Gertrude Johanningmeier and one granddaughter. Services were Saturday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating with interment on Sunday at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor, with military rites accorded graveside. 215 with photo by e-mail

JAMES CULL
James Davis Cull, 24, Bloomington, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident in Winnebago County. As a result of Jim's death, it was possible for his bone and tissues to be donated to help others. He was born on Feb. 2, 1978, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of John P. and Julie A. (Metcalf) Cull. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Grade School in Bloomington, and a member of the first high school class to graduate from the River Ridge High School in 1996. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. James' profession as a railroad electrical installer allowed him to travel throughout the United States. His first love always remained with the family farm. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing and being with family and friends. Surviving are his parents, John and Julie Cull, Bloomington; a sister, Annie M. Cull, Minneapolis, Minn.; his maternal grandmother, Mary Metcalf Huser, Glen Haven; his aunts and uncles, Michael 'Mick' Cull, Bloomington, Mary Ann (Phillip) Ryan, Bella Vista, Arkansas, Dennis (Bonnie) Cull, Gasston, Minn., Sally Metcalf (Duane Rowe), Lancaster, Carol (Dave) Cale, Bloomington, Cheryl Metcalf, Lancaster, Bruce Wackershauser, Glen Haven, John (Patti) Metcalf, Lancaster, Kay (John) Metcalf Landdell, Texarkana, Texas, Larry (Jenny) Metcalf, Oconomowoc and Kristi Pagenkopf Metcalf, Monroe, his special friend, Sharon White Weber, Glen Haven and many dear cousins and fun-loving friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Marie Cull, his maternal grandfather, Jack Metcalf, and his Godmother and great-grandmother, Grenelda Metcalf. Services are Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, Father Steve Steele officiating with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington. A James Davis Cull memorial fund has been established.

KEITH NEWBERRY
Keith Michael Parker Newberry, infant son of Tina Parker (Salmon) of Dodgeville, formerly of Patch Grove and Michael Newberry of Dodgeville, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Madison. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Taylor Lyn Salmon at home; his paternal grandparents, Russell and Diane Newberry, Dodgeville; his maternal grandparents, Rick and Carol Parker, Prairie du Chien; his maternal great-grandparents, Ralph Reuter, Bloomington, and Arden Parker, Prairie du Chien; and his paternal great-grandmother, Mary Newberry, Dodgeville. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Union Nagle Cemetery, Patch Grove township. The Martin-Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

PATRICIA ZINKLE
Patricia A. Zinkle, 67, rural Steuben, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, at home after an illness. Pat was born on Feb. 3, 1935 in Richland Center, daughter of Bernard and Ruby Moran. She graduated from Boscobel High School in 1952. She was a former employee of the Telephone Company in Sauk City and Boscobel and Freeman Shoe Co. of Beloit. She married David Zinkle on April 25, 1955. Together they farmed for 41 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish and Altar Society. She also served on the election board. Pat loved to fish, walk, play euchre and spend time with family and friends. Her family is most appreciative of her weekly visits to their father. Pat is survived by her husband David, father Bernard, three sisters, Kate Kuenster Vogt (Jim) Cassville, Mary Halverson (Ronald) Stoughton, Betty Masshardt (Art) Madison, two brothers, Bob (Donna) Montello. Tom (Sandy) Boscobel as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby and sister Mary Joan. Services are Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Boscobel, Father Urban officiating. The Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel assisted the family. Memorials may be given to the Steuben 1st Responders or the Boscobel Resque Squad.

JAMES SEELEY
James W. Seeley, 69, of Boscobel, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel. He was born on Nov. 11, 1932 in Boscobel, son of Charles and Lila (White) Seeley. He married Barbara Brown on Oct. 30, 1960 at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel. Surviving are his wife, Barbara of Boscobel; one son, Phillip Seeley of Boscobel; one brother, Chuck (Sharon) Seeley of Fennimore; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Phillip Seeley. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel, Pastor Stan Pegram officiating with burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Boscobel Rescue Squad. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel assisted the family.

ELGIE EASTMAN
Elgie E. Eastman, 93, of Lancaster, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 at Walnut Acres Adult Family Home, Potosi. He was born Nov. 20, 1908 in rural Lancaster, son of Otto and Ocea (Bass) Eastman. He attended the Badger Grade School in Little Grant township and Lancaster's South High School. Then he enrolled in electrical correspondence at L. L. Cook Electric School in Chicago, which was under the supervision of the late Thomas Edison. On Jan. 15, 1930, he received his license in applied electricity. He farmed with his parents in Little Grant township and did electrical work for many people. Also he received a diploma from the American Extension School of Law, Chicago. Surviving are a brother-in-law, Daniel J. Harris, Prairie du Chien; a niece, Marcia (Earl) Wilkins, Virginia, Minn.; three great-nephews and a great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Lela Harris; and a nephew, Ross D. Harris. Graveside services and burial were Wednesday at Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster, Rev. Tom Callahan officiating. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family.

FRANK STEVENS
Frank J. Stevens, 83, Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at his home. He was born May 21, 1919, in Prairie du Chien, son of Frank and Rose (Novak) Stevens. He served in the U.S. Army During WW II. He worked as a supervisor for National Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien for over 35 years. He was a past member of the American Legion.. He was a member of St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien his entire life. Surviving are one sister Helen Schwartz of Chicago, Ill., nieces and nephews; Paul and Donna Schwartz and Mary Ann (Richard Brewer) Schwartz, along with grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Lawrence Stevens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 6:30 p.m.

DARREL ZIMMER
Darrel E. Zimmer, 65, of Machesney Park, Ill. died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in the Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born March 22, 1937, in Ladysmith, son of William and Marie (Beckett) Zimmer. He married Agnes Teresa Caya in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Eastman on April 23, 1960. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving for 12 years, retiring in 1967 after a heart attack. He retired from Enkel Corporation as chief electrical engineer. He was formerly employed by the Barber Colman Company where he received seven patents. He was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Agnes, sons David M. Zimmer of Machesney Park, James W. Zimmer of Rockford, Joseph D. Zimmer of Machesney Park, daughter, Diane T. (Robert) Van Vleet of Machesney Park; grandchildren, Mitchel, Katie, Zachary and Grace; brothers Donald (Evie) Zimmer of Racine, Daniel (Marie) Zimmer and Dyane Zimmer, both of Tony; sister, Darlene (Jack) McFarland of Rochester, Minn.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rose Mary and Charles Brown of San Antonio, Texas, Margaret and Charles Schmidt of Winter Springs, Fla., Grace McDaneld of Plattsmouth, Nebr., Charles and Janice Caya of Lynxville, George and Diane Caya of Brooklyn, Tom and Sharon Caya of Seneca, special friend (border collie) Merry and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Michael and Shirley Caya and brother-in-law Pat McDaneld. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Machesney Park, Monsignor John J. Mitchell officiating and burial in the Calvary Cemetery.

ANN MAE PAVICK
Ann M. Pavick, 85, Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She requested her body be donated to UW Medical School. There will be no services.

MATTHEW JONES
Matthew L. Jones went to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 at age 33. He was born October 19, 1968 in Racine the beloved son of Ray and Jean Jones of Gays Mills and beloved brother of Christy (Scott) George of Kenosha, Michael Jones of Madison, Terri (Michael) Adsit of Manitowoc and Peggy Jones of Greenfield, and many nieces and nephews. Matthew was enrolled in Silver Lake College and had been an electrical and maintenance engineer. He had an associates degree in electronics and business. Matthew attained the rank of sergeant in the Air Force, having served four years before being honorably discharged. Private family services will be Friday, Matthew's remains will be interred at the Union Grove Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. At the time of death, Matthew's deepest desire was that God would draw his loved ones to the forgiveness from sin and peace with which Matthew found through his faith in Jesus Christ-death and resurrection. For a believer "to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord" in Heaven. Matthew will be deeply missed by his family and friends until we join him there. A memorial service will be held here in Prairie du Chien, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at Assembly of God Worship Center (meeting in the building of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 927 S. Dousman -behind Hardees) in honor of Matthew Jones. Pastor David Kelley will be leading the service and lunch will be served afterwards.

TERRANCE LAPOINTE
Terrance "Terry" R. LaPointe, 53, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Monday, September 23, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born November 12, 1948 in Prairie du Chien, son of Lawrence and Genevieve (Waller) LaPointe. He married Karen Kramer on October 7, 1967 at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked at 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for the past 34 years. He was a past member of the Prairie du Chien Fire Department. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Packers, the Badgers, and racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Surviving are his wife Karen of Prairie du Chien, his children, Dawn La Pointe of Duluth, Minn., Darcee (Tony) Thompson of Dodgeville, Derek La Pointe of Waukesha, and Dru LaPointe of Prairie du Chien; three brothers, Eugene and Ronald (Bonnie) LaPointe, both of Prairie du Chien, Bruce LaPointe of Milwaukee; three sisters, Joyce (Melvin) Mikkelson of Harmony, Minn., Sandy (Clyde) Thompson of McGregor, and Jackie (Al) Jeardeau of Madison; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Gavin Thompson at home, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother DuWaine and a sister, Donna Payne. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

LOREN KOECKE
Loren R. Koecke, 78, of Bagley, died Monday, September 23, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Bagley, son of Ray and Beulah (Peacock) Koecke. He attended Hazelton School in Prairie du Chien and graduated from Bagley High School in 1941. He farmed with his father until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in Dec. of 1944. He was stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan. and with the 1st Calvary, Pacific Leyte, Philippines and Japan. On Sept. 13, 1969 he married Violet Lewig in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He farmed until going to work at the Prairie City Bank. He became branch manager at the Bagley location. Later, he was transferred to the main bank in Prairie du Chien, where he worked until his retirement in 1989. Loren enjoyed yard work, gardening, the farm livestock and horses. He was a big fan of rodeo and the Green Bay Packers. Loren was a member of the Bagley United Methodist Church, the West Grant Saddle Club and the Liscum Brothers American Legion Post #482. Surviving are his wife, Violet Koecke, Bagley; a sister, Adeline (Clarence) Hughes, Sparta; nine nieces and nephews, Jane (Dennis) Meyer, Waukon, Iowa, Barbara (John) Gericke, Michael (Dorothy) Looney, Susan Looney, Mark (Diane) Looney, Loren Looney and Teresa (Doug) Berg all of Postville, Iowa, John (Heidi) Hughes, St. Charles, Ill. and Mary Hughes, Sparta; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Ambrose Looney. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Bagley United Methodist Church, Rev. Jenny Schroeder officiating with burial and military honors at the Bagley Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Martin-Page Funeral Home in Bloomington and after 9:30 Friday at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Loren R. Koecke memorial fund has been established.

FRANCIS ADRIAN
Francis W. "Bill" Adrian, 58, Janesville, formerly of Cassville, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born March 20, 1944 in Lancaster, son of Francis and Pearl (Donaldson) Adrian. Bill enjoyed reading and working on the family history. On April 17, 2002, he married Linda Walker in Janesville. Surviving is his wife, Linda Adrian, Janesville; her children, Dawn, Michael, Matthew and Holly; eight step-grandchildren; four sisters, Joann (Harold) Lenz, Cassville; Kay Johnstone, Cassville; Donna Theisen, Cassville and Shirley (David) Leamy, Bloomington; two brothers, Ronald (Laurie) Adrian, Calvert City, Ky. and Nick (special friend Roberta Muntz) Adrian, Cassville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Randy Adrian on July 27, 2002, and a nephew Ronnie Adrian on July 2, 2002. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Private family burial will be held in the Cassville Cemetery at a later date. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family.

MILTON FROSTAD
Milton L. Frostad 88, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Milton was born March 6, 1914 at Kathryn, North Dakota to Andrew and Laura (Olson) Frostad. He graduated from high school there. He married Elizabeth Reid on July 3, 1941 at Emmett, Idaho. He served in the Army during WWII. Following his discharge they returned to North Dakota and he worked as a chef in several restaurants and cafes in the upper Midwest and also owned some. He also managed the School of Commerce in Lincoln, Nebraska. They moved to Prairie du Chien in the late 1960's where he worked at Campion. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth; three children, Nancy (Roger) Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn., Sue (Bob) Nielsen of Prairie du Chien, Rick (Renate) Frostad of Gaithersburg, Maryland; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, Marion Sorenson of Kennewicke, Washington; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Arlene Reid both of Valley City, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Services were Monday at the United Methodist church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

STEVEN KNIGHT
Steven L. Knight, 28, Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sept. 3. He was born Oct. 14, 1973, in Prairie du Chien, son of Stephen and Laura (Hand) Knight. He married Lia Bartlett on Jan. 5, 1995. He worked in Marine Operations for the Isle of Capri Casino in Marquette, for the past six years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Steven was a loving husband, father, brother and son. Surviving are his wife Lia of Prairie du Chien, two children at home, Destiny and Steven; his parents, Stephen and Laura Knight of Prairie du Chien; a brother Tom Knight of Prairie du Chien and a sister Bonnie Knight of Monona, Iowa; his maternal grandfather, Donald Hand and great-grandmother, Geneva Olson; several aunts and uncles and his nieces and nephews, Tamara, Tyler, Tia, Alexandra and Shelby. Services were 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 of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

VINCENT PRIEBE
Vincent F. Priebe, 63, Bagley, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born January 23, 1939, in Bettendorf, Iowa, son of Vincent and Ruby (Wilson) Priebe. He married Karolyn Groom on March 28, 1959, in Manchester, Iowa. He worked for Alcoa Aluminum in Bettendorf, Iowa for 37 years. Vincent enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing. Surviving are his wife Karolyn Priebe of Bagley; three sons, Vincent L. (Jill) of Prairie du Chien, Robert E. (Sheila) of Bossier City, La. and Brian M. of Bagley; two daughters, Theresa K. Morris of Long Grove, Iowa and Ruby Jolene (James) Booth of Parkview, Iowa; two sisters, Nellie (Milton) Parker and Mary Masterhan both of Central City, Iowa; five grandchildren, John, Michael, Jeffrey, Kathy and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. A memorial service was held Monday, Sept. 23, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at the Oakdale Memorial Gardens, in Davenport, Iowa.

RUSSELL ZENZ
Russell C. Zenz, 79, of Lancaster, formerly of Bloomington, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on Oct. 6, 1922, in Little Grant township, son of Joseph B. "Bertie'' and Viola (Meyers) Zenz. He farmed for many years near Bloomington on the Zenz Family farm. He also had a special interest in Oliver tractors. Russell was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Bloomington. Surviving are his mother, Viola Zenz, Lancaster; five sisters, Erma Schwantes, Cody, Wyo.; Mary Jane Cooley, Wauzeka; Nelda Jean (Paul) Krogman, Kingman, Ariz.; Darlene (Cletus) Reuter, Bagley; and Donna Zenz, Denver, Colo. and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers-in-law, Cecil Cooley and Norman Schwantes. Services were Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Steve Steele officiating with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. The Martin-Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

VIOLA GILKES
Viola M. Gilkes, 87, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday September 14, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien following a long illness. Viola was born May 7, 1915 in Wyalusing township, Grant County to Ned and Goldie (Rockwell) Yost. She attended Brodtville grade school. She married George Gilkes on July 12, 1935 at Dubuque, Iowa. They farmed in Wyalusing township before moving to Prairie du Chien in Sept. 1975. Surviving are two sons, Franklin (Margaret) Gilkes and Darrell Gilkes, both of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren, three of whom are married; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lula Gilkes of Prairie du Chien and Violet Clark of Interlaken, Fla.; six step-great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George on May 3, 1991 and a brother Melvin, a sister Alice, one sister-in-law and two-brother-in-laws. Services will be on Tuesday, 10 a .m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Brodtville Cemetery, rural Bagley. Friends may call Monday from 4-8 at the funeral home.

BERNARD TREHEY
Bernard C. Trehey 76, of Wauzeka, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Bethany-St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse following a long illness. He was born September 3, 1926 at Wauzeka to John and Nina (Geisler) Trehey. He served in the Army during WWII. He worked on the Jewel T route, was an order runner at Certco Warehouse in Madison and also worked in maintenance for the village of Wauzeka. Surviving are four children, Linda King of Garwin, Iowa, Dennis Trehey of Marshalltown, Iowa, Mary Lou (Jeff) Roche of Mulberry, Fla., Julie (David) Glenney of Runnell, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his twin sister, Bernice Kazda, Wauzeka; three brothers, Harold (Veronica) Trehey of Prairie du Chien, Donald (Marilyn) Trehey of Seneca and Gordon (Judy) Trehey of Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother John. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery, with military honors both in Wauzeka. Friends may call at the church beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

DR. WILLIAM NUGENT
Dr. William G. Nugent, 97 a lifelong resident of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1904 in Prairie du Chien, son of Thomas and Anna Marie (Cornford) Nugent. He worked his way through Loyola College employed at the Woolen Mill in Prairie du Chien. He graduated first in his class from the Loyola School of Dentistry in Chicago, Ill. He married Sylvia Huen on Sept. 21, 1935 at St. Mary's Church at Holy Hill. He served in the U.S. Army During WWII. He practiced Dentistry in Prairie du Chien until he retired at the age of 80 in 1985. He was a member of the Campion Council Knights of Columbus since 1924. He also belonged to the American Legion, the Wisconsin Dental Association and the Loyola Alumni Association. He loved the river, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife Sylvia of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Marilyn (Donald) Dorsch of Green Bay and Rita Nugent -Clancy of McGregor; two sons, William (Nick) Nugent of Prairie du Chien and John Nugent of McGregor; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Ellen, his parents, two brothers, Philip and Edward Nugent along with a sister Kathleen Stepaniac. A Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

BETH HIPENBECKER
Beth Ann Hipenbecker, 74, Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Beth was born May 8, 1928 in Blue River, daughter of George and Naomi (Miller) Clark. She married John Hipenbecker on May 28, 1947 in Lancaster. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1983. She worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for Prairie Sand and Gravel in Prairie du Chien for 30 years. Beginning in 1995 she worked for Joann Evans at the Cannery in Prairie du Chien until this year. Surviving are a daughter Jane (Keith) Van Brocklin of Lewisville, Texas; a son, Dave (Kerry) Hipenbecker of Boonton, N.J.; two sisters, Iretta Pat (Jack) Elliott and Rosemary (Dick) Padera both of Marquette; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters in law Harriet Gangestad of Pocohantas, Iowa and Wilma Clark of Muscoda. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James and Gerald Clark, one sister Aletta (Allie) Barr and one great-granddaughter Kayleigh Ann Van Brocklin. Services will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating, with burial in the Boscobel Cemetery in Boscobel. Friends may call Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

GLADYS BARRETTE
Gladys Barrette, 88, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at the Prairie Health Care Center. Gladys was born July 9, 1914, in Lynxville, daughter of Robert and Regina (Morris) West. She married Arthur Barrette on March 28, 1932. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1973. She worked as a nurses aide for the Beaumont Hospital and later for the Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She also enjoyed selling Avon products. Surviving are four sons, Sylvester (Sally) of Holt, Mo., Dale of Evansville, Mark (Sandra) of Seneca and Gary (Nancy) of Eastman; four daughters, Madonna (Dick) Toberman of Prairie du Chien, Lorraine Mainor of Viroqua, Darlene (Dick) Proof of Macomb Township, Mich. and Gloria (Carl) Rabe of Prairie du Chien; 28 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, along with two close friends Elinor Pine and Mary Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert West and two sisters, Mary Hurda and Grace Sterling. A Mass of Christian burial was Monday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

CHARLES LAUFENBERG
Charles A. Laufenberg, 63, of Cassville, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2002, at his home. He was born April 27, 1939 in Glen Haven township, son of Virgil an Armella (Hess) Laufenberg. He loved fishing and was the owner/operator of Laufenberg's Rod & Reel Repair. He was also an employee of KaDee Lumber Yard in Cassville for many years. Surviving are his brother, David (Judy) Laufenberg, Cassville; his mother, Armella Laufenberg, Cassville; two nephews, Jim and John Laufenberg; and a niece, Jody Laufenberg. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Francis. Services are Thursday, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Father John Norder officiating and burial in St. Mary's Settlement Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Martin- Page Funeral Home in Cassville Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. where a 4:15 parish scripture service will be held and one hour prior to services on Thursday morning.

GEORGE KOZELKA
George A. Kozelka, 33, of Decorah and formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002 at the Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah, Iowa, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 21, 1969 in Prairie du Chien, son of George and Nancy (Cox) Kozelka. He married Faye Storla on Aug. 8, 1992 at the Decorah Lutheran Church. He worked in maintenance for Deco Products in Decorah for the past eight years. Surviving are his wife Faye of Decorah; two sons, Michael and Andrew along with two daughters, Kylie and Alissa all at home; his mother Nancy Kozelka of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Robin (Terry) Lang of McGregor and Chris Kozelka of Millville; his maternal grandmother Ethel Cox of Hastings, Minn. He was preceded in death by his father, his maternal grandfather Vernon Cox and his paternal grandparents, George and Agnes Kozelka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach, S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

RICHARD PLANSKY
Richard 'Dick' Plansky, 67, of North Hudson died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at Region's Hospital in St. Paul following complications of a stroke he suffered Sunday. He was born Sept. 19, 1934 in Wausau, the son of Richard W. and Margaret (Kisslinger) Plansky. He received his elementary schooling in Thorp and graduated from Thorp High School. Following high school, he furthered his education by earning a degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technical University in Houghton, Mich. Dick served in the United States Army for a short period of time. On Aug. 28, 1965, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Zink at St. Charles Catholic Church in Genoa. From this union, children, David, Kathy, Karen and Marie were born. Dick worked many years as a mechanical engineer for the 3M Corporation prior to his retirement in 1992. Following his retirement, Dick built the family cabin in northern Wisconsin where they shared many family gatherings. He truly loved the outdoors. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing whether catching pan fish or the trophy walleye on his trips to Canada. He also enjoyed hunting deer, elk, and turkey. His love of nature brought him to be an excellent wood-carver. His carvings of mounted fish or deer antlers could only be distinguished by a true outdoorsman. He took greatest pride in carving keepsakes for his grandchildren. Surviving are his son David (Felicity) Plansky, daughters Kathy (Tom) O'Keefe, Karen (Ross) Goulette, Marie Plansky all of Hudson, grandchildren, Olivia and Sam Goulette, Amelia Plansky; sisters Marilyn Plansky of River Falls, Paula (Ken) Andres of Bellingham, Wash., John and Jim Plansky of Thorp. His parents and wife Bonnie on Jan. 4, 2001 preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson, Father Peter Szleszinski officiating. Organist Elsie Sandquist accompanied the church Hope Choir while pianist Jodell Krause accompanied vocalist Deb O'Keefe. Burial was in the Church cemetery with casketbearers being Roger Rickard, Don Papierniak, Peter Steele, Jim Smith, Roger Rebholz and Bill Skaare. The O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson assisted the family. Memorials are preferred.

FRANCES KOECKE
Frances Coralie Koecke, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa after a long and courageous battle with leukemia and diabetes. Frances was born June 20, 1931 to William Adelbert and Mary Emma (Thorpe) Burr in Bloomington. She graduated from Bloomington High School. She married Calvin G. Koecke on June 21, 1952 in Prairie du Chien. She was a homemaker and managed The Shirt Shop, the family's small business in Dubuque for nine years. She was well loved and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her husband Calvin and a daughter Kathy Kay (Bruce) Byerly of Dubuque. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Johnston in 1955, Emma Colson; three brothers, Walter in 1974, Alonzo in 1983 and William in 2000; one daughter Lori Ann in 1965 and a son Jeffrey Lee in 1967. Services are Thursday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home.

VALERIE LESSARD
Valerie Johnson Lessard, 44, of Prairie du Chien died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 11, 1958 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Clyde and Doris (Noel) Johnson. She married Benjamin Lessard on June 10, 1989 at the United Christian Church in McGregor. He preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 2001. She worked at Miniature Precision Components Inc. for the past 15 years as an assembler. Surviving are her mother Doris Johnson of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Faye (Ray) Sporleder of McGregor and Linda (Glenn) McCullick of Prairie du Chien; two brothers, Gary (Deb) Johnson of Gays Mills and Jeffrey (Sue) Johnson of Madison. Valerie is also survived by her two faithful friends, Sammie and Molly who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 2 until time of services.

IRENE McCLOSKEY
Irene W. McCloskey, 77, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. Irene was born in Wyalusing Township on Sept. 14, 1924, the daughter of Lucinda (Jones) and Lee Hill. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1942 and attended Madison Business College for two years. She was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration in many positions, her favorite one was as Forms Analyst. Irene married Don McCloskey in 1950. Her favorite activities included bowling, bridge and musky fishing. Irene and Don were charter members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Irene is survived by her husband, Don; daughters, Linda (Mark) Harring of Oregon and Lore (Dave) DeSerre of DeForest; grandchildren, Katie, Scott, Kristin and Michael Harring; sisters, Mary Hill and Madonna (Don) Wachter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Don Hill. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Irene's name to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Music Departments or the charity of the donors choice. Cress Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

CLIFFORD BOLDT
Clifford D. Boldt, 84, Prairie du Chien, formerly of the Bagley area, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1918, in Wyalusing township, Wis., the son of August and Elda (Woods) Boldt. Clifford graduated from Bagley High School. He was a World War II army veteran. On Feb. 20, 1946, he married Hazel White in Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1967. He then married Lillian Anderson on May 25, 1972. Clifford enjoyed watching ball games and was an avid reader. He was a member of the Liscum Bros. American Legion Post #482 in Bagley for 56 years and was a past commander. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Boldt, Prairie du Chien; a daughter, Donna Kiefer, Des Moines, Iowa; two grandchildren, Heidi Herron and Wade Herron, both of Des Moines, Iowa; three stepchildren, Merlin Anderson, Elkader, IA; Elaine Hanson, Waterloo, IA; and Sandra Wieland, Iowa City, Iowa; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carrol Boldt and Bernard Boldt, both of Prairie du Chien; three sisters, Ruth Ewers, Mineral Point; Kathryn Slaght, Prairie du Chien; and Alma Guelsdorf, Gresham, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Hazel; and a stepson, Burdette Anderson. Funeral services were held Saturday, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley with Reverend Ruth Ann Shriver officiating. Burial with military honors was at the Bagley Cemetery. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Clifford D. Boldt memorial fund has been established. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

EVELYN PRUCHA
Evelyn R. Prucha, 87, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, August 18, 2002, at Brunson Terrace in Prairie du Chien. Evelyn was born Feb. 4, 1915, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Joseph and Frances Christle. She graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids. She married Alvin Prucha on Jan. 12, 1938, in Cedar Rapids. After their retirement they moved to Harpers Ferry, Iowa and later moved to Prairie du Chien in 1970. Surviving are a son Charles of Prairie du Chien; sister-in-law Dolores Prucha in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; special friends Deb and Mike Martin and Frank and Eileen Crowley; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Alvin on Jan. 15, 1988. Services were Aug. 22, at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

VIVIAN DAVIES
Vivian M. Davies, 76, of McGregor, Iowa, died Saturday, August 17, 2002, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa following a short illness. Vivian was born July 16, 1926, to Archie and Violet (Kohl) Knapp on the family farm in Marquette. She graduated from Marquette High School in 1943, and began work at Fire Marine Insurance in Dubuque. She married Earl Davies on June 23, 1946, at the United Methodist Church in McGregor. Together they worked with Earl's parents at McGregor Locker and Grocery, eventually owning the business for nearly 45 years. During the 1950's, Vivian worked with Earl in his photography studio mainly coloring photographs, but also helped in a variety of ways. She taught Sunday School and was active in U.M.C.W. for many years. Vivian always put her family first. Her children and especially her grandchildren, were the light of her life. Surviving are her husband Earl; one daughter Deb Davies of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Dennis and Gwen Davies of Sioux Falls, S.D., Dan and Debra Davies of McGregor; grandchildren, Andy, Jonathan and Laura Davies, Joshua Kraft and Shawn Kraft; great-grandchildren Trinity Davies and John Kraft; brother Donald and Lois Knapp; sister, Justine Sawvell; dear friend Hazel Schomp and several nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday at the United Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.

ROSALIE HARRIS
Rosalie Harris, 102, Gilman, formerly of Prairie du Chien, died August 19, 2002 at her residence in Jump River Township, Gilman. She was born July 5, 1900 to Frank and Anna (Mezera) Zach. She resided in Prairie du Chien most of her life. In 1925 she married Robert Harris, he preceded her in death in 1942. She moved to Jump River and resided with her brother, Henry for the last 20 years. Surviving are a brother Henry Zach, Gilman; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister Florence and one brother Seymour. Visitation will be Friday from 9-11 at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel and services will be at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Fr. Gerard Wilger officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. The Plombon Funeral Home, Stanley, and Garrity Funeral Home, Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

LEONARD GILLITZER
Leonard A. Gillitzer, 85, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, August 19, 2002, at the Prairie Health Care Center. He was born May 3, 1917 in Prairie du Chien, son of Joseph and Theresa (Bay) Gillitzer. He married Lucille Cole on Nov. 28, 1941 in Meridian, Ms. She preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 2000. Leonard was a career military man and served first in the U.S. Army Air Corps and later in the U. S. Air Force until his retirement as a Lt. Colonel in 1957. He then worked as a barber in Mesa, Ariz. for many years. He and Lucille returned to Prairie du Chien area in 1999. Surviving are a daughter Carole (Somers) Smith of Shelby Township, Mich. a sister Helen Klema of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren, Stephen Smith of Imlay City, Mich. Hope Smith of Royal Oak, Mich. and Sara Smith of Shelby, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Lawrence, Arnold, Robert and Elmer Gillitzer. Services will be Thursday, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. James Warosh, S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military rites will be accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

RUTH CHAPPELL
Ruth Bertha Chappel, 87, of Marquette, died Monday, August 19, 2002, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, following a long illness. Ruth was born March 6, 1915 to Richard and Laura (Imlau) Kamoss near Strawberry Point, Iowa. She was baptized March 31, 1915 and confirmed on April 1, 1928 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Strawberry Point. Ruth taught rural schools in Clayton and Fayette counties for six years. She married George Herbert Chappell on June 1, 1939. They lived in the Littleport/Strawberry Point area for many years. In later years she lived in the McGregor/Marquette area. She was a homemaker, seamstress and a bookkeeper for the family business. She enjoyed music, photography, and scrap booking. She especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of First Lutheran Church where she did quilting for church missions, sharing the church service by tape to those confined to their homes and residents of the Great River Care Center, she was also the "Sunshine Lady" for residents of Scenic Acres. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce (Ron) Novey of Prairie du Chien, Jean (Gary) Peterson of Garwin, Iowa; one son, Gary (Mary) Chappell of McGregor; five grandchildren, Jon (Maria) Peterson of Moline, Ill., Mike (Laura) Novey of Wyocena, Joshua Chappell of Marquette, Laura Chappell of Keokuk, Iowa, Christopher Chappell of McGregor; three great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jennifer and Adam Novey of Wyocena. Services are Friday at First Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery rural McGregor. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor and one hour prior to services at the church.

ALTA CATHMAN
Alta L. Cathman, 90, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, August 17, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Alta was born September 26, 1911 in Bagley, daughter of Henry and Addie (Goff) Ruckdaschel. She married Raymond Cathman on Jan. 25, 1936 in Elkader, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 1983. Together they farmed in the area and later Alta worked at Geisler's Blue Heaven and the Piggly Wiggly in Prairie du Chien. Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, especially the Al and Irma Ariss family, the Rolland and Doris Ruckdaschel family and the Gary and LaNetta Ruckdaschel family. She was preceded in death by a brother Carson Ruckdaschel and a sister Alice Ariss. Services are Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. E. Raymond Sims officiating, with burial in the Bagley Cemetery in Bagley. Friends of Alta Cathman may call Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice program.

HELEN RASMUSSEN
Helen R. Rasmussen, 84, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 at St. Josephs Hospital in West Bend. She was born January 3, 1918 in Richland County, daughter of Herman and Nettie (Twaddle) Felton. She attended Teachers College and taught rural schools near Lone Rock, from 1937-1941, where she met her husband Harold, who was a high school teacher there. They married on April 10, 1941.They moved to Prairie du Chien in 1945. Helen nurtured kindergarten children there from 1955-1980. She was a devoted mother and teacher and enjoyed many hobbies, especially gardening, crafts and church activities. Helen and Harold spent their winter in Florida for many years. She was a active member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Helen is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Allen) Polachowski of West Bend, and her son, Larry (Cathy) Rasmussen of Zionsville, Ind.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a sister Thelma Hanifl of La Crosse, along with nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold on Feb. 26, 2002, her parents, four brothers: Gerald, John, George and Alden Felton, and four sisters: Freda Clift, Madeline Burns, Pauline Patch and Frances Beatty. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred in Helen's name, which will be distrubited to various charities. They may be sent to Lynda Polachowski, 3778 Hickory Ln., West Bend, WI 53095.

JOHN MISCHEL
John Mischel, 82, of Viroqua, and formerly of the Eastman area, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 at his home. He was born Nov. 7, 1919 in Haynes, ND, son of Joseph and Rosa (Wanner) Mischel. He married Beatrice Fanfulik on Nov. 8, 1943 in Thief River Falls, MN. He farmed in North Dakota, Minnesota and later the Eastman area. He was a member of the N.F.O. for 23 years and operated the Seneca Stockyards for many years. John was a great handyman and enjoyed fixing things. He is survived by his wife Beatrice of Viroqua; a daughter, Frances (John) Russ of Chaseburg, one brother Jacob of Forest Grove, OR; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son John, a daughter Mary, his parents, three brothers: George, Bill and Rinehart, along with three sisters: Kathryn Moen, Rose Sprosty and MInnie Rustad. A mass of Christian burial was Saturday, Aug. 17, St. Patricks Catholic Church in Seneca, with Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating, burial in the Church Cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.

BERNICE KIESER
Bernice M. Kieser, 98, of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born March 23, 1904 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Henry and Emma (Kvech) Kaber. She married Russell Kieser on Jan. 2, 1927 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death in 1962. She is survived by two sons: Dr. Jan (Odean) Kieser of Prairie du Chien, and Bruce (Judy) Kieser of Casa Grande, AZ, one daughter Susan Bunders of Durham, NC, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Clifford Kaber, two grandchildren and a son-in-law Richard Bunders. A mass of Christian burial was Saturday, Aug. 17 at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

ROXANA WARD
Mrs. Roxana A. Ward, 88, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, died Monday morning, July 29, 2002 at the Kahl Home in Davenport, Iowa. The former Roxana Amelia Morse was born Oct. 5, 1913 in West Union, Iowa to William E. and Ruzilla (Denny) Morse. She married Joseph M. Ward on Nov. 22, 1930 in West Union. The couple farmed in Wisconsin and Iowa and operated a clothing store in New Albin, Iowa. She also worked in various nursing homes. Her husband preceded her in death in September of 1983. She had resided in DeWitt from 1997 until 2000 where she attended the Cornerstone Assembly of God. Roxana wrote poetry in her later years. She was always a loving, caring, and self sacrificing person. Surviving are a daughter Betty M. Hogue and her husband Thomas of Davenport; a son Francis W. Ward and his wife Phyllis of Fort Wayne, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Nancy Zeller, Jennifer Williams, Joe Miller, John Ward, Timothy Ward, Nathan Ward, and Beth Jacoby; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet (John) Franks, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Esther Morse, Oelwein, Iowa; a brother, Wesley Morse, West Union. Preceding Roxana in death besides her husband and parents were two sisters, Hilda and Maxine, and four brothers, Horace, Lorenzo, Kenneth, and Vivian. Interment was held at the Eastman National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Ward, Tim Ward, Nathan Ward, Joe Miller, Chuck Williams, and Ryan McClimonds. Online condolences may be left at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

LYNN SCHABLE
Lynn R. Schable, 51, of Montello, died July 30, 2002, at the Juliette Manor Hospice Unit, Berlin. He was born Feb. 28, 1951 in Milwaukee son of Frank and Arlene (Schurz) Schable. He grew up on the family farm in the Sullivan area and went to high school in Oconomowoc. After high school he entered the United States Army and served two year. After the service, he attended college in Milwaukee where he met his wife, Valorie (Hoffmann) and they were married on May 24, 1980. He worked in the plumbing trade for almost 30 years. First for his father's business, Frank's Plumbing and then for himself, as he established a very successful Mecan Plumbing and Heating in 19898. Surviving are his wife, Valorie, Montello; three sons, Jacob, Jesse and Jonathon Schable all of Montello; his father, Frank (Pat) Schable, Grand Marsh; his mother Arlene Schable, Watertown; two sisters, Wendy (Max) Wincell, Watertown, Diane (Richard) Donnelly, Wisconsin Dells; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Montello with Rev. Mark Kolander officiating and burial in the Eastside Cemetery, Montello. The Steinhaus-Leikness and Stahl Funeral Home of Montello assisted the family.

INGA REISER
Inga Reiser, 98, Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa. She was born July 18, 1904 in Beetown, daughter of James and Vina (Burton) Duncan. She married Joseph Reiser on August 2, 1927. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1984. Inga enjoyed cooking and baking and took great pride in her home. Surviving are a daughter Betty Tuttle of Prairie du Chien; a sister Merle Jamison of Lancaster and a grandson Ryan Tuttle of Las Vegas, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Jeff, Clyde, Lloyd and James Duncan along with a sister Belva Pascoe. Services were Sunday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stephanie Steiner officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.

MARIE ERRTHUM
Marie Errthum, 86, of Cassville, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born May 25, 1916, daughter of Henry and Emma (Osterhaus) Wegmann. On Nov. 26, 1935, she married Ray M. Errthum at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1990. Marie was a member of Christian Mothers, St. Elizabeth's Study Club, St. Charles Parish Council and numerous card clubs. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking bread. Surviving are seven children, Mary (James) Lilja, Littleton, Colo., Virginia (Lyle) Bellrichard, Hazel Green, Thomas (Jill) Errthum, Bloomington, Christine (Dick) Breuer, Cassville, Charles (Judy) Errthum, Glen Haven, Joe (Sonia) Errthum, Charleston, S.C., and Emily Errthum, Milwaukee; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joe (Elizabeth) Wegmann and Oscar (Coletta) Wegmann, both of Bloomington; three sisters, Frances (Leonard) Schauff, Cassville, Norma (Jerry) White, Madison, and Sr. Clara Wegmann, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son Jerry; two daughters, Rachael and a daughter in infancy; a grandson, Brian Bellrichard; and a sister, Sr. St. Thomas Wegmann. Services were Friday, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Father John Norder officiating with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville assisted the family.

EVELYN WHITE
Evelyn A. White, 98, Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born March 19, 1904 in Platteville, daughter of John and Henrietta (Koakig) Steffen. She taught at country schools in the Platteville area. She married Francis White on Sept. 10, 1929, at St. Mary's Church in Platteville. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1966. Evelyn was a member of St. Gabriel's Parish and the Third Order of Carmelites. Surviving are three sons, Roger (Sandy) of Gays Mills, Ronald (Karen) of Prairie du Chien and Raymond (Cindy) of Sparta; one daughter, Sr. Mary Roberta of Marycrest, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son Robert, her parents and two brothers, Charles and Louis Steffen. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach, S.J. officiating with burial at the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien from 9 a.m. until time for departure for the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie Catholic Schools.

DALE ACKERMAN
Dale F. "Buzz'' Ackerman, 63, of Cassville, died Friday, August 2, 2002 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 3, 1938 in Cassville, son of Simon and Ethel (Scholl) Ackerman. On June 30, 1962, Buzz married Sheila Vogt at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. He served in the United States Army from Feb. 19, 1957 to Feb. 12, 1960, and was employed in meatpacking in Dubuque for 44 years. His passions in life were trapshooting, fishing, hunting and sports. He dearly loved his family, and was looking forward to the birth of twin grandchildren in the fall. Surviving are his wife Sheila, Cassville; six children, Beth Ackerman, Cassville; John, Potosi; Thomas (Sandy), Cassville; William (Jolene Willert), Madison; Timothy (Sara Bartz), Madison; and Todd (Shannon), Cross Plains; eight grandchildren, Valerie, Winston, Hillarie, Shelbie and Nolan Ackerman; Harley Anderson; and Austin and Kaylee Ackerman; two brothers, Joe (Shirley), Cassville; and Raymond (Mary), Madison; and many nieces, nephews, special friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother, Robert Neuman. Services were Monday, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Fr. John Norder officiating. Private family interment will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Cassville. The Martin Page Funeral Home of Cassville assisted the family.

RANDY ADRIAN
Randy Lane Adrian, 49, of Cassville died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Randy was born May 9, 1953 in Cassville, son of Francis and Pearl (Donaldson) Adrian. He was a graduate of Cassville High School. Due to an automobile accident in 1971 he was unable to work during his adult life. He enjoyed painting model cars, collecting stamps, coins and baseball cards. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Joann (Harold) Lenz, Cassville; Francis 'Bill' (Linda) Adrian, Janesville; Kay Johnstone of Cassville; Donna Theisen of Cassville; Ronald (Laurie) Adrian of Calvert City, Ky.; Shirley (David) Leamy of Bloomington; Nick (special friend Roberta Muntz) Adrian of Cassville. Many nieces, nephews and numerous friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew Ronnie Adrian on July 2, 2002. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Cassville Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville. In lieu of plants and flowers a Randy L. Adrian memorial fund has been established.

ROSE MARY HORKHEIMER
Rose Mary Horkheimer, 57, of Hazelton, Iowa passed away Friday, July 26, 2002, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, of cancer. She was born July 21, 1945 at Prairie du Chien, daughter of Lloyd Beesecker, Sr. and Gertrude (Martin) Beesecker. She attended Wauzeka Schools. Rose married Gerald Louis Horkheimer on May 24, 1966. She was the owner and operator of Comfort Zone Furniture in Hazelton. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Hazleton and had formerly been a volunteer with Volunteers for Youth and a Sacred Heart School volunteer. Rose was a devoted homemaker and mother who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Horkheimer of Hazleton; two sons, Jeff Horkheimer of Prairie du Chien and Chip Horkheimer of Hazleton; three daughters, Laurie Ann Schult of Hazleton, Jennifer Arthaud of Hazleton and Lori Marshall of Congers, N. Y.; 13 grandchildren; her father, Lloyd Beesecker, Sr. of Lancaster; five brothers, Lloyd Beesecker Jr. of Beetown, John Beesecker of Paducah, Ky., Richard Beesecker of Hazleton, Edward Beesecker of Prairie du Chien, Michael Beesecker of Paducah, Ky., three sisters, Terry Parkins of Glen Haven, Lorie Jo Adrian of Calvert City, Ky. and Shawn Fure of Cassville. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother, Robert, granddaughter, Jade Horkheimer and son-in-law, Dan Marshall. Services were Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hazleton, Iowa, Rev. Jack Paisley officiating with burial in Hazleton (Fontana) Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa. Memorials may be made to University of Iowa Cancer Research. The Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home of Oelwein, Iowa assisted the family.

KENNETH WAGNER
Kenneth W. Wagner, 60, of Wauzeka, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2002 at Franciscan Skemp Health Care, La Crosse, after an industrial accident in Prairie du Chien. He was born on Jan. 2, 1942 in What Cheer, Iowa to Warren and Naoma (Moorehead) Wagner. He married Janet R. Taylor on August 2, 1986 and became step-father to Timothy (Lori) Taylor of Beloit and Matthew Taylor of Marengo, Ill. Ken graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served in the Army from 1962 - 1968, he served his country in Vietnam, Africa and Japan. He was the owner of Ken Wagner Locksmith in Beloit. He also worked at Regal-Beloit in Beloit, Riverboat Casino in Marquette and was presently employed by AGT Enterprises. He was an avid reader, he enjoyed bird watching, nature walks with his wife and he also enjoyed boating, flying, hunting and fishing. He was active throughout his life volunteering his time and love in hospitals, nursing homes and other. He was loved and respected by everyone that knew him. He was a member of Seeley-Onstine American Legion Post #458. Besides his loving wife and stepsons, he is survived by devoted parents, Warren and Naoma Wagner of Plover, one sister Cindy (Jim) Weidner of Plover; three grandsons, Alex, Jacob and Noah of Beloit; a nephew, Jim Weidner of New York, N.Y. and a niece Nicole Weidner of Plover; and a very special close cousin Nancy Cameron of Denver, Colo. plus brothers-in-law and sister-in-law. Services were held Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Wauzeka with Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating and burial at the Wauzeka Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Seeley-Onstine American Legion Post #458 of Wauzeka. The Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home of Boscobel assisted the family. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions may be given. Our lives will continue to be touched by Ken's love and care.

GALE SEYMOUR
Gale L. Seymour, 65, rural Ferryville, died Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born in Crawford County on August 21, 1936 to Ray and Mable (Davis) Seymour. He was united in marriage to Jaelene Bird on June 4, 1976. They have made their home at rural Ferryville. He was a member of the Ferryville Fire Department and First Responders and the DeSoto Lions Club. He was employed by Design Homes in Prairie du Chien for many years. His favorite pastime was duck hunting. Surviving are his wife, Jaelene, of Ferryville; 3 daughters, Lisa Seymour and her fiancé, Mark Baers of Brainerd, Minn., Kelly (Steve) Peterson of Ferryville and Tracy Hatlan and her fiancé, Billy Heisz of Mt. Sterling; 6 sons, Robert (Debby) Seymour of Apple Valley, Minn., Craig (Nancy) Seymour of Stoughton, Brian Seymour of Prairie du Chien, Jeffrey Seymour and his fiancé, Phyllis Solmon of Cloquet, Minn., Michael (Peggy) Broadhead of Waukon, Iowa and Jeff (Tracey) Broadhead of Virginia Beach, Va. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law Arline Seymour of Prairie du Chien, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dennis Seymour and one brother, Roger Seymour. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, in the Ferryville Cemetery, Rev. Helen Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. The Larson Funeral Home assisted the family.

CASEY MURPHY
Casey Murphy, 21, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at McGregor. Casey Ray Murphy was born Sept. 24, 1980, in Clarinda, Iowa to Merlin (Hap) Murphy and Becky (Usher) Murphy. He was a 1999 graduate of Clarinda High School. During high school Casey attended a baseball camp at Miller, Missouri. He was a material handler at MPC in Prairie du Chien. He was a member of the National Guard, enjoyed karate and had earned his black belt in karate and was teaching a Thursday night and morning karate class. Surviving are his fiancé, April Tesar, Prairie du Chien; daughter, Zoey Lynn Murphy of Prairie du Chien; parents, Hap and Becky Murphy of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Rhonda (Kris) Grebert, Clarinda, Iowa; two nieces and one nephew; grandparents, Mary Lou Murphy of Braddyville, Iowa, Dee and Patty Usher of Clarinda, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Murphy. A memorial service is planned in Prairie du Chien at St. Gabriel's Church Wednesday at 7 p.m. A memorial fund will be established.

VERONICA LINDER
Veronica M. Linder, 91, of Prairie du Chien died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born June 13, 1911, in Muscoda, daughter of John and Mary (Stedry)( Shedivy. She married John Linder on Sept. 10, 1935, at St. Phillips Church in Rolling Ground. Together they farmed much of their lives. Veronica also worked at the Beaumont Hospital and the Brisbois Motor Inn for many years. Surviving are her husband John of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Ed (Mary Ellen) of Prairie du Chien and Dan (Sheila) of Edgerton; a daughter Dorothy (Jerry) Redman of Bloomington; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, George, John, Fred and Fr. Leo Shedivy along with one sister Emma Bannen. Services were Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. James Warosh, S.J. officiating, with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery in Wauzeka. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

ANN EMERSON
Ann Emerson, 98, formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at River Pines Nursing Home in Stevens Point. Ann was born July 10, 1904 to Jens and Oline (Vedvick) Grimsled in Sugar Creek, Crawford County. She married Lloyd Emerson on Dec. 29, 1928. They farmed for a time and later moved to Prairie du Chien in 1947 where she worked at various places, most enjoyable was working at the Spit & Whistle for 17 years. She lived in Prairie du Chien until moving to Plover in 1987. She has been a resident of River Pines Nursing Home for the past eleven years. She enjoyed fishing, baseball, bowling, playing cards and gardening. Surviving are a son, Darwin (Dian) Emerson of Poland, Ohio; a daughter, Marlene (Eugene) Drallmeier of Plover; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.

VICKY RUSSELL
Vicky Lynn Russell, 49, of Onalaska died July 14, 2002, at her home after a long struggle with cancer which she fought with grace and dignity. She was born July 28, 1952 to Don and Marilyn Trehey. In 1972 she married Robert Russell in Seneca. Vicky touched and influenced the lives of many during her life. She was a teacher with the Holmen School District for 23 years and her influence on the students she taught was shown by the number of cards and letters her current and former students have sent during her illness. The thoughts from those students in Holmen were greatly appreciated. Although Vicky loved being a teacher, her main passion was her family. It is the devotion to her family that those who know her best will remember. Words cannot express all the gifts she gave to her loved ones. We are grateful she was in our lives. Surviving are her husband, Robert: children, Jada (Justin) Hill of Madison, Amber of Madison and Ryan of Minneapolis, Minn.; parents Don and Marilyn Trehey of Seneca, siblings, Deb (Bob) Foster of Des Moines, Iowa, Susie (Albert) Patten of Eagan, Minn., Sandy (John) Davies of Des Plaines, Ill., Dave (Nancy) Trehey of Lake Zurich, Ill., Mary Jo (Greg) Palmer of Waunakee, Mike (Peggy) Trehey of Middleton and Marcia (Tom) Nichols of Kasson, Minn. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Services were Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Onalaska, Rev. William Matzek officiating. The Dickinson Family Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Research Foundation or to St. Patrick's Catholic Church-Father John Rossiter Foundation would be appreciated.

JANE WENDT
Jane Wendt, 84, formerly of New Ulm and the Sleepy Eye area, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at Oaklawn Nursing Home, Mankato. She is survived locally by daughter, Linda (Robert) Travis, Prairie du Chien; grandson, Steven Travis of Milwaukee and granddaughter, Elizabeth Russell of Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services were held at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm, with burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Springfield.

WILMA WILHITE
Wilma A. Wilhite, 84, of Lynxville, died Monday, July 8, 2002, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born Sept. 21, 1917, in Eastman to Charles and Estelle (Kramer) Trautsch. She married Vernon Wilhite on Feb. 9, 1937, in Prairie du Chien. In 1952 they moved to Madison where she worked for Oscar Mayer for 17 years. After they retired they moved to Lynxville in 1975. Services are Wednesday, July 17, at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in Campbell Cemetery, Eastman. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 16 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and one hour prior to services at the church. Surviving are two sons, Roger (Joanne) Wilhite of Lynxville, Allen (Mabel) Wilhite of Cape Coral, Fla.; four grandchildren, Scott, Mark, Sarah and Lisa; one great-grandson Maverick; one sister Leone Finley of Prairie du Chien and one brother Melvin Trautsch of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on March 8, 1995, and a brother Loren Trautsch.

BERTHA WALLACE
Bertha C. Wallace, 92, formerly of Mt. Sterling, passed away July 2, 2002, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove, where she had lived since 1993. She was born April 20, 1910, daughter of Jens and Caroline Hanson. She married Clarence Wallace Oct. 10, 1930; She preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 1966. They farmed and moved to Mt. Sterling in 1961. Bertha was baptized and confirmed in the Freeman Lutheran Church. Surviving are her son Harold (Arlene) Wallace, Ferryville; four grandchildren, LaVern Wallace, Donna (Robert) Whitmarsh, Sharon (Anthony Eck) Wallace, and Rebecca (Jeff) Grimsled; and seven great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Bonnie, Katie, Michael, Ashley, April and Amber; and four great-great-grandchildren, Tony, Devon, Darin and Seth; one sister, Celesta Burkum of Viroqua. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a sister Agnes Grimsled, four brothers, Bernie, Harry, Lawrence and James and a daughter-in-law, Helen Wallace. Services were Saturday at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Helen Johnson officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills assisted the family.

MARJORIE GRAAP
Marjorie E. Graap, 87, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, July 4, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1914 in Sparta, daughter of Hubert and Dollie (Harris) Marx. She married Carl Graap on Feb. 24, 1934 in Caledonia, Minn. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986. She worked at the Piggly Wiggly Grocery store for 40 years. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Royal Neighbors, the Eagles Club Auxiliary and the Parish Council of Catholic Women. Surviving are four sons, Allyn of Manassas, Va., Donald (Norma) of San Diego, Calif., David (Lee) of Janesville, and Dennis (Kay) of San Antonio, Texas; one sister Helen Krachey of Tomah; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother Sylvester Marx, two sisters, Dorothy Swegle and Marion Marx. Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

KIMIKO MORAVITS
Kimiko Moravits, 71, of Wauzeka died Thursday, July 4, 2002 at the Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. She was born Nov. 7, 1930 in Atsushiokanomura, Japan. She married Clifford Moravits on April 30, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan. Kimmy loved her garden, especially her flower garden. Surviving are her husband Clifford of Wauzeka, three sisters, Setsuko Murayma of Yokahama, Japan, Kiyoko Takeishi and Shizue Yokoyama both of Kitakata, Japan. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Services were Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Roger Sheckel officiating. A private family interment will be held at later date.

BETTY JEIDY
Betty J. Jeidy, 70 of Wauzeka, died Friday, July 5, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 22, 1932 in Wauzeka, daughter of Ed and Albina (Lechnir) Radke. She married Jack Jeidy on Feb. 3, 1951 in Prairie du Chien and he was by her side until her passing. She worked many years at both National Decorated Metals and Advance Transformer. She was well known and respected as a secretary for the Little Britches Rodeo which she helped her husband produce. Surviving are her husband Jack, a son Michael (Cheryll) and granddaughters, Sara Jean and Jennifer Lynn all of Wauzeka, along with many friends, relatives and a special friend, Donny McGuire of Wauzeka. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wauzeka, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7 p.m.

LYLE BUNDERS
Lyle F. Bunders, 76, of Prairie du Chien died Thursday, July 4, 2002 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 25, 1925 in Wauzeka, son of Francis and Florence (Trautsch) Bunders. He married Zenith Shaffer on Jan. 14, 1948. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and worked for a time as a journeyman welder in California during WWII. He was employed by National Decorated Metals for 46 years. He was plant manager in several plants, Sparta, La Crosse and Lansing, Iowa. Later the company was named Northern Engraving. He retired in 1991 as the General Manager of Northern Engraving. He and his wife Zenith returned to Prairie du Chien where he was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Zor Shrine and Masonic Lodge and the Eagles Club. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved to travel. He and his wife traveled throughout the United States and many foreign countries. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and everyone who knew him. Surviving are his wife Zenith of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Leone Dirnbauer of Waukesha, and Marie (Kolb) Teeter of Mt. Carroll, Ill.; brothers in law, Calvin Shaffer of Prairie du Chien and Joe (Joy) Shaffer of Janesville; brother and sister in law, Dean and Janice Cornford of Janesville, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

BERTHA WALLACE
Bertha C. Wallace, 92, formerly of Mt. Sterling, passed away July 2, 2002, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove, where she had lived since 1993. She was born April 20, 1910, daughter of Jens and Caroline Hanson. She married Clarence Wallace Oct. 10, 1930; She preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 1966. They farmed and moved to Mt. Sterling in 1961. Bertha was baptized and confirmed in the Freeman Lutheran Church. Surviving are her son Harold (Arlene) Wallace, Ferryville; four grandchildren, LaVern Wallace, Donna (Robert) Whitmarsh, Sharon (Anthony Eck) Wallace, and Rebecca (Jeff) Grimsled; and seven great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Bonnie, Katie, Michael, Ashley, April and Amber; and four great-great-grandchildren, Tony, Devon, Darin and Seth; one sister, Celesta Burkum of Viroqua. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a sister Agnes Grimsled, four brothers, Bernie, Harry, Lawrence and James and a daughter-in-law, Helen Wallace. Services were Saturday at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Helen Johnson officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills assisted the family.

LISETTE CORLETT
Lisette M. Corlett, 16, McGregor, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse as a result of an auto accident. She was born April 28, 1986, in Prairie du Chien to Blane and Cheryl (Warrington) Corlett. She was a sophomore at MFL-Mar-Mac high school in Monona, Iowa. Surviving are her parents, Blane and Cheryl Corlett of McGregor; five siblings, Lucas (Stacie) Corlett of Monona, Iowa, Lynette Corlett and fiance Bob Snider of North Liberty, Iowa, Lindsey Corlett of McGregor, Leigh and Landon Corlett at home; grandparents, Ralph and Olga Corlett and Wilda Warrington all of MGregor; nieces and nephews; Bret, Allison and Dylan Corlett and Hope Guyer; God Mother, Cathi Corlett of McGregor, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were Monday at 4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, rural McGregor with burial in Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery.

ANDREW LERE
Andrew J. Lere, 18, Lancaster, died Friday, June 28, 2002 as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle automobile accident in Ellenboro township. He was born May 23, 1984 in Grand Junction, Colo. son of Daniel J. and Deanna M. (Henderson) Lere. During his high school years he was active in the Leo Club and was a three year member of the National Honor Society. Sports played a large role in his life too. He lettered in cross country, swimming and golf. He was co-captain of the golf team and the swim team during his senior year. He was named most valuable swimmer both his junior and senior years. He graduated with honors from Lancaster High School in 2002, and was currently enrolled in the UW-Platteville and was planning to attend the University of Colorado in Boulder as a dentistry major. Surviving are his parents, Dan Lere, Palmer Lake, Colo. and Deanna Lere, Castle Rock, Colo.; his brother Tony Lere, Boulder, Colo.; his maternal grandparents Ken and Beckie Henderson, Marble Falls, Texas; his paternal grandparents, Ray and Irene Lere, Greeley, Colo.; his maternal great-grandmother, Louise Henderson, Aurora, Colo.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services are Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster, Rev. Tom Callahan and Rev. Albert Sandness officiating with burial in Colo. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Andrew J. Lere memorial fund has been established. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.

NEIL THORNTON
Neil W. Thornton, 76, Bagley died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born April 18, 1926 on the family farm, son of Monroe and Mary Jane (Barr) Thornton. He married Rosemary Quick Feb. 9, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa. His hobbies included his grandchildren, farming on the home Century Farm, and a lifetime interest in horses. He farmed on the family farm his entire life. Surviving are his wife Rosemary, Bagley; two children Jeff Thornton and Pamela Henkel, both of Bagley; five grandchildren, William, Brian and Ethan Thornton and Derek and Rachel Henkel, all of Bagley; two sisters, Phyllis Field, Mauston; Rosemary Stare, Madison and a brother John Thornton, Marshfield; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were Monday at the Bloomington United Methodist Church, Rev. Dennis Govier officiating with burial in Blakes Prairie Cemetery. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

NORBERT WACH
Norbert N. Wach, 88, of Decatur, Ill., formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at his cabin in Cornucopia. He was born May 15, 1914 in Elkader, Iowa to Anton and Elizabeth (Braun) Wach. He graduated with a B.A. from Columbia College in Dubuque, Iowa in 1933. He married Ann Gordon on Feb. 2, 1942 at McGregor. He worked as a US postal railway clerk on the Milwaukee Railroad for 33 years. After his retirement he worked part time for Tiller Furniture in Prairie du Chien. Nick and Ann spent their summers at the cabin in Cornucopia since 1975. Following Ann's death on Dec. 21, 1985 he moved to Decatur, Ill. Surviving are four sons, Rev. Anthony Wach, S.J. of Kampala, Uganda, Peter Wach of San Diego, Calif., Christopher Wach of Rohnert Park, Calif., Mario Wach of St. Paul, Minn.; one daughter Sheryl (Frank) Ciastko of Decatur, Ill. and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, seven brothers and one sister. Services were Saturday at St. Gabriel's Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

RICHARD SKOLOS
Richard A. Skolos, 60, died early in the morning on June 30, 2002, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse of complications arising from lung cancer. He was born in Viroqua on Dec. 24, 1941 to Sterling and Agnes Skolos. After high school he served honorably for eight years in the United States Air Force. In August 1977, he met his wife, Darleen Lasse Johnston and in the same year, Richard came to work in Gays Mills. He became Village Superintendent and Constable and served the Village for almost 25 years. He loved taking care of the people in Gays Mills. He could figure out how to make anything work and wasn't afraid to jump into any job. He always had a good word for everyone he saw on the street and never refused a favor to anyone who asked. He was a long time member of the American Legion and was recently invited to serve on the Friends of the Crawford County Fair Board. He will be deeply missed by his family and everyone of the many people whose lives he touched. Surviving are his wife Darleen of Gays Mills; four daughters Sandra Thomas of St. Charles, Ill., Donna Hays of West Bend, Sharon (Thomas) Caya of Seneca and Cheryl Lasse (Daniel) Meyers of Stoddard and one son Donald 'Bert' Lasse of Gays Mills; his mother, Agnes, two sisters, one brother and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Sterling, a son William Lasse and a daughter Tammy Jo Lasse. Services will be Wednesday at the Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Gays Mills cemetery, John Johnson officiating. Friends may call at the Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.

MABEL GRAMLICH
Mabel Gramlich, 87, Lansing died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Thornton Manor Nursing Home in Lansing, Iowa. She was born in Lansing on Jan. 15, 1915 to Sever and Grace (Prince) Olson. She was married to Frank Gramlich and was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Dick Gramlich, Prairie du Chien, Tom (Pat) Gramlich, Rockford, Ill., David (Roxie) Gramlich of New Braunfels, Texas; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1971, a grandson Donovan Gramlich, a brother Herman Olson and a sister Geraldine 'Gerry' Rouster. Services were Monday at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing, Pastor Laura Gentry officiating with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

LONNIE HUBBARD
Lonnie F. Hubbard, 51, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 after a year-long valiant battle with cancer. Lonnie graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and studied photography at Madison Area Technical College. Surviving are his mother Georgia May (Bunts) Wepking of Mt. Hope; his brother Kenneth (Terri) Hubbard of Madison; his first wive, Connie (Traub) Ihrke of Milton; his daughter Shannon (Chris)( Scharmer of Beloit; his grandchildren, Hayden and Noah; his second wife, Suzanne Hubbard of Indianapolis, Ind. and close friend, Dawn Danz-Hale of Sauk City. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Charles Hubbard, who passed away in 1963. A memorial service for Lonnie was held at the Hospice Care Chapel in Madison on Friday.

CARL DEGENHARDT
Carl J. Degenhardt, 61, Cassville died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at his home. He was born April 8, 1941 in Waterloo Township, son of Francis and Kathryn (Seitz) Degenhardt. On Jan. 21, 1961 he married Arlene M. Klein at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Council #4416, the Cassville Conservation Club, and the Southwest Wisconsin Sportsmen Club. He served as a Cassville Volunteer Fireman for 25 years, from 1972-1997. Carl retired from Wisconsin Power & Light in 1998 after 28 years of employment. He was an avid sportsman; and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapshooting. Carl is survived by his wife, Arlene Degenhardt, Cassville; five children, Tim Degenhardt, La Crosse; Mitch (Susan) Degenhardt and Rod Degenhardt, both of Cassville; Theresa (Tim) Austin, Stoughton; and Pam Degenhardt, Lancaster; four grandchildren, Tiffany and Andrea Degenhardt; and Anastasia and Laura Austin; his mother, Kathryn Degenhardt, Lancaster; two sisters, Pat (Howard) Sailing, Beloit; and Karen (Tom) Noel, DeSoto; a brother Frank (Marilyn) Degenhardt, Hazel Green; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Degenhardt, Lancaster; and Carol (Jerry) Langkamp, Westby; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis; his brother, Eugene; his mother-in-law, Lena Hauk; and his step-father-in-law, William Hauk. Services were Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Fr. John Norder officiating with burial in St. Mary's Settlement Cemetery, Cassville Township. The Martin Page Funeral Home assisted the family.

WILLIAM SEMONIS, SR.
William 'Bill' Semonis Sr., 73, of Lynxville died Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah. He was born Oct. 27, 1928 in Brein, Ky., son of Dave and Emily (Barr) Semonis. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated a tavern in Chicago, Ill. and later the Lynxville Bar in Lynxville. He enjoyed the Mississippi River and loved fishing and the outdoors. Surviving are two sons, William D. Semonis Jr. and Joseph Semonis both of Berea, Ky., two daughters, Monica (Graden) Bowling and Susie (William II) Blair both of Mt. Vernon, Ky., 2 brothers, Dudley of Cudahy, and Garnett of Harrisburg, Ky.; 2 sisters, Leona Combs of Berea, Ky. and Margie Semonis of Harrisburg, Ky., 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters, Mary, Addie and Judy. Services will be Tuesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Prairie du Chien, with burial in the Dickson Ridge Cemetery in Lynxville. Military rites will be accorded graveside. Friends may call Monday, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

DUANE McGRATH
Duane David McGrath, 62, of Pinellas Park, Fla. died Sunday, June 9, 2002, at the Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He was born in Brainerd, Minn. and attended Steubenville High School in Steubenville, Ohio; also the College of Steubenville, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He attended St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in Racine, received his Masters Degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He worked for years as Director of Nursing both in Wisconsin and in St. Petersburg, Fla. where he moved 15 years ago. Surviving are his parents, William and Edith (Stram) McGrath; his best friend and buddy, William Heinauer, Prairie du Chien; aunts, Mrs. Wm. (Dorothy) Brunner, Mrs. (Mary) Charles McGrath, Mrs. (Bea) Eugene McGrath, Mrs. (Alice) Jos. McGrath and Mrs. (Rose) Charles Stram, from Madison; Uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Richard McGrath, Oshkosh, aunt Mrs. (Lorraine) Robert Stram, Springfield, Ill., Mrs. (Lucy) Henry Burk and numerous cousins. He was a strong advocate of animal rights. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Humane Society or to the Airedale Rescue.

AGNELLA PARKER
Agnella M. Parker, 84, of McGregor, and formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the Lakeview Health Care Center in West Salem. She was born Feb. 3, 1918 in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, daughter of Urban and Marie (O'Neil) Melvin. She married Donald Parker on Sept. 30, 1938 at St. Mary's Church in McGregor. She was an active member of St. Mary's Parish for many years and managed a ceramic shop in McGregor. Surviving are her husband Don of West Salem, a son Donald (Linda) Parker of La Crosse; 3 daughters, Gwendelyn Love of San Diego, Calif., Sandra Thomas of Onalaska, and Jeanine (Joseph) Sesto of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; 1 sister Betty Pilkington of Marshalltown, Iowa; 7 grandchildren, Laura, Paula, Jeanine, Jennifer, Michael, Brooke and Adam along with 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Leonard and Maurice Melvin and 3 sisters, Catherine McCormick, Floretta Miller and Rita Mehsling. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McGregor, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m.

FORREST SACQUITNE
Forrest 'Bud' Sacquitne, 73, of Decorah, Iowa died Monday, May 27, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. following a stroke. J. Forrest 'Bud' Sacquitne was born Jan. 12, 1929, son of Myer and Ida (Adkelson) Sacquitne on the Sacquitne family farm in Highland Township in North Bear Creek. He attended the Sacquitne Country School where he had to learn English instead of speaking Norwegian. His family then moved to Glenwood Township where he attended Aschim Country School and in 1948 he graduated from Decorah High School. He farmed with his parents north of Decorah and married Lorraine 'Sis' Wilkins on Oct. 27, 1951 at Glenwood Lutheran Church. Bud and Sis have continued farming all their lives carrying on a fine herd of Registered Holstein started by Bud's father and now continuing on to third and fourth generation owners. The herd was among the very earliest to be enrolled in DHIA testing. This herd continues strong and has sold numerous outstanding seed stock animals to many present area dairy producers. He loved his cows, John Deere's and farming. He especially enjoyed deer, coon, pheasant and turkey hunting. In Buds younger years he played on the Glenwood Church softball team and also liked to bowl and continued to do so. Bud collected John Deere items and caps of all kinds. He enjoyed watching wrestling, baseball, football and fast pitch softball and attending the national wresting championships. Bud treasured his Norwegian heritage, he loved the Nordic Fest and visiting with people who spoke Norwegian. He and Sis recently traveled to Norway in June and to Washington D.C. in Sept. 2001. Bud always enjoyed helping with the Kenny Sacquitne Memorial Pork Feed at the VFW. He was a member of the Decorah Lutheran Church, the Elks, a 40-year member of the Iowa and National Holstein Assn., 4-H Leader, Sons of Norway, the National Rifle Association, Quarterback Club, and a former member of the Planning and Zoning Board. He had also received the Distinguished Dairyman Award. He always enjoyed all of the coffee and social groups. Bud loved little children, his own and everyone else's. To Bud, people were his charity, he gave generously of his time, his talents or whatever was needed. Surviving are his wife Lorraine 'Sis', Decorah, Iowa; children, Bruce of Decorah, Iowa, Gary and Nancy of Decorah, Lars and Mary of Fremont, Ind., Kay of Des Moines, Doris of Decorah, Iowa and Lois of Decorah, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Todd, Paul and Kyle Sacquitne, Fremont, Ind., Katie, Andy and Cody Sacquitne, Decorah, Iowa and Rachael and Erik Hanna, Des Moines, Iowa; three brothers, Stanley and Vi, Mercer Island, Wash., Lyle and Lucille, Decorah, Iowa, Obert and Virginia, Decorah, Iowa; several nieces and nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Kenneth Sacquitne; one niece Virlis McClintock and one nephew Roland Sacquitne. Services were Friday, Rev. James Glesne, Rev. Ole Winter and Rev. Bryan Robertson officiating with burial in Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, rural Decorah, Iowa. The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Decorah, Iowa assisted the family.

EARL LESTER
Earl Check Lester, 91, Baraboo, formerly of Gays Mills passed away Friday, May 24, 2002, in the Old Times Assisted Living Home, Westby, following heart failure. He was born in Crawford County on June 14, 1910 the only son of John H. and Josephine (Check) Lester. He graduated from the Gays Mills High School in 1919, where he was an avid athlete playing on both the high school and city basketball teams. On Aug. 23, 1930 he married Thurley Mamie Long, daughter of Rev. Dennis and Jessie (Patch) Long. To this union seven children were born. They owned a diversified farm west of Gays Mills until the summer of 1968 when they moved to Baraboo. While in Gays he worked part time for the Bell Telephone Co. and Fortney Hardware receiving his plumbers license in 1954. He worked at Badger Ordnance and the Red Wagon chain of restaurants in Baraboo. Farming was in his blood and after retirement he helped local farmers with seasonal work often hauling hay to the Baraboo Circus grounds to feed the elephants. He loved the hills and hollows of the Kickapoo Valley and shared his knowledge of nature with his children. He spent many hours hunting squirrels, rabbits, deer, honey bees and rattlesnakes. The love of music was part of his soul; playing the trombone in high school, making a piano talk as he played by ear and sending echoes of mouth organ music down the valley while relaxing in the evening. Earl was an avid reader, especially westerns and loved playing cards, his favorite being cribbage. He always had a large diversified garden including gooseberries, raspberries, currants and a variety of flowers. He was never without his jackknife and his baseball type cap owning a collection of the latter. Another hobby in retirement years was his carpenter skills as he repaired furniture and made craft items for family and friends. Surviving are his wife Thurley, Vernon Manor, Viroqua; three daughters Lorena Holman, Delavan, Jessie Welch, Janesville and Elaine (Dick) Strait, Readstown; two sons, Joseph (Kathy) Lodi, Calif., Allan (Sharon) Tomball, Texas; 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Florence (Avery-deceased) Lester, Viroqua, Naidal (Aurum, deceased) Watke, Milwaukee and a special brother and sister-in-law Hildrieth and Barbara Long, Darlington, a son-in-law Glenn Herbst, Soldiers Grove and many relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son and daughter-in-law Reginald and Judith, one daughter Cherie Herbst, a sister Ella (Irv-deceased) Touhey, and two special cousins, Earl 'Blain' (Bernadette) Lester and Adolph (Anna) Fortney. A Celebration of Life will be in Gays Mills at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Gays Mills United Methodist Church or sent to Elaine Strait, PO Box 215, Readstown, Wis. 54652. The Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home assisted the family.

CYNTHIA URBAN
Cynthia K. Urban (nee Glapinski) passed away May 31, 2002 at the age of 48. Beloved wife of Richard L., loving mother of Randy, dear sister of Cecelia (Brett) Toberman and Christine (Steve) Blondin. Beloved daughter of the late Chester and Joan Glapinski, daughter in- law of Lucille and the late Leon Urban, fond niece of Pat and the late Francis Bohonek. Further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Memorial services are Friday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 9303 South Chicago Road Oak Creek, Rev. William Stanfield Celebrant. Visitation is Friday at the church from 4:30 p.m. to time of services. Interment is Saturday at Forest Hill Memorial Park, 3301 Forest Hill Ave., Oak Creek at 10 a.m. Please meet at the gate. Cynthia was a psychotherapist with ARO Counseling. Memorials are to Sister House of Waukesha. The Molthen-Bell & Sons Funeral Home of South Milwaukee is assisting the family.

JOHN BAUER
John Bub Bauer, 84, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born April 21, 1918 in Kulm, N.D., son of John and Anna (Nyland) Bauer. At the age of two they moved to Wisconsin and farmed in the Vineyard Coulee area. Bub worked on farms in the Bridgeport area and married Edna Burt on Feb. 21, 1946 at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien. Together they made their home on a farm in Bridgeport until 1997 when they moved to Prairie du Chien. He worked at the Oscar Mayer Packing Plant in Prairie du Chien until it closed. He went to work for Slaght Construction until 1959. He then worked for the State and County Highway Department until his retirement in 1979. Surviving are his wife Edna of Prairie du Chien; a sister Ellen White of Prairie du Chien and a brother Robert Bauer of Riverside, Iowa. Eleven special nieces and nephews, one special cousin, LuAnn Nyland Styren of Seattle, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Marie and brother Jiggs Bauer. He will be sadly missed by all. Services were Sunday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Memorials may be given to the Guide Dogs Association in Bubs memory or the Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.

FRANCIS BOHONEK
A long time Prairie du Chien businessman, Francis Bohonek, 79, died Monday May 27, 2002, following a courageous battle with multiple illnesses at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1922, in Prairie du Chien, son of John and Margaret (McCarthy) Bohonek. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Patricia Smith on Sept. 16, 1967, at St. John's Church in Patch Grove. He owned and operated the Coast to Coast Hardware Store in Prairie du Chien for 53 years until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the V.F.W., St. John's Men's Club and the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce. He was a past recipient of the Presidents Award from the Chamber. He served as President for the Downtown Business Association, received awards from Coast to Coast for being a 25 years and 40 year owner, member of the Store Owner Advisory Board, belonged to the city of Prairie du Chien Planning Commission, Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association and the Diabetic Research and Support Group. Surviving are his wife Pat of Prairie du Chien; a daughter Sean (Kevin) Weber of Fond du Lac; two grandchildren, Peyton and Nicholas Weber at home along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

LUCILLE POSTEN
Lucille 'Toddy' Posten, 86, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born August 3, 1915, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Felix and Stella (St. Jacque) Valley. She married Floyd Heal, who preceded her in death. She later married Oscar Posten who also preceded her in death. She worked at the Woolen Mill and the Brisbois Motel in Prairie du Chien for many years. Toddy was an avid card player and loved her garden. She was a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women. Surviving are two sons, Don (Teresa) Heal and Dwaine Posten both of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Judy Berg of Middleton and Darlene (Ron) Bunders, Prairie du Chien; a daughter-in-law Theresa Heal of Prairie du Chien; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son Alvin Heal, her parents, three brothers, Earl, Peter and Cyril Valley, along with four sisters, Veleta Steele, Loretta Fisher, Caroline Traub and Marie Tichenor and a son-in-law Al Berg. A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

DOROTHY MARA
Dorothy G. Mara, 86, Davenport died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Genesis
West Medical Center, Davenport, after a brief illness.
Dorothy was born January 2, 1916 in Prairie du Chien to Matthew and Mary
(Mezera) Sebastian. She married Clarence L. Mara April 10, 1940 in
Prairie du Chien.
She and her husband had farmed together in Prairie du Chien before
moving to Davenport. She was then employed by the Dioceses of Davenport
at St. Vincent's Center. Her memberships include St. Mary's Catholic
Church and the Altar and Rosary of St. Mary's. Her hobbies consisted of
a wide range of interest including, canning, cooking, baking, gardening
and sewing. She was always busy sewing for the St. Mary's bazaars and
enjoyed a good garage sale. Her children, grandchildren and friends
played a special role in her life. She will be dearly missed by all of
them.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence; her children, Roger Mara,
Carmel, Ind.; Marilyn Sandler, Bettendorf; Ron Mara, Davenport; Jim
Mara, Levelland, Texas and Sharon Hobart, Davenport; 12 grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Celebration of Life services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Davenport. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport assisted
the family. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

HOWARD SAVORD
Howard Savord, 75, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 10, 1927 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of William and Rose (Fabry) Savord. He married Shirley Waller, June 6, 1970 in Waukegan, Ill. He worked as an overhead crane operator for Bucyrus Erie International in South Milwaukee for 38 years and 9 months until his retirement. Surviving are his wife Shirley, Prairie du Chien; a daughter Frances (Kuldip) Shenker of New Delhi, India; two brothers, Lawrence (Martha) of Hermansville, Mich. and Gary of Powers, Mich.; two sisters, Rose (Brian) Cowles of Battle Creek, Mich. and Betty (Roger) Whitens of Hermansville, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Wesley. Graveside services are Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

ELMER HEINS
Elmer R. Heins, 84, Postville, Iowa died Sunday, May 26, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa.

STELLA LEE
Stella Bernilda Lee, 87, passed away May 23, 2002, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove. She was born August 12, 1914 in Soldiers Grove, daughter of Tom and Julia (Boscheim) Sime. She attended Soldiers Grove schools and graduated in 1931. She attended Platteville Normal and graduated with a teacher's certificate in 1932 and later on in 1962 she received her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville. Bernilda was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Soldiers Grove where she was also the organist. She married Alvin Lee at Our Saviors on June 5, 1935; he preceded her in death on August 24, 1979. She taught two years at Yankee Town country school before her marriage and one year after before becoming a mother and assuming the role as a farmer's wife on the Lee farm near Gays Mills, where she lived until she fell and broke her hip in 1992; when she moved to Rivercrest Apartments in Gays Mills until entering Sannes Skogdalen in 1999. Bernilda taught a total of 27 years, all in the now, North Crawford School District, retiring in 1977. She was recognized for her volunteer work by being in the Octoberfest parade in La Crosse and was also co-host at the Gays Mills Apple Festival. She was a charter member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Gays Mills and was president of the ELCA for several terms. She also conducted the Junior Choir, was church organist for 25 years and served on the church council. Bernilda was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron and State Representative in Wisconsin. She is survived by a daughter Janet (Maynard) Teach, Gays Mills and a son Dick (Carolyn) Lee, Mt. Sterling; by six grandchildren, Allen (Lynne) Teach, Wendy (Brad) Pettit, Laurie (Kevin) Oppriecht, Kay (Dave) Diedrich, Dawn (Matt) Rink, and Tom (Deb) Lee; and by twelve great grandchildren. Bernilda had a great love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many adopted grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betsy, who died in infancy, and Thelma Lewis; and by two brothers, Orvin and Adolph Sime. She was a dedicated teacher especially in the subject of math and pen lettering. She loved making rosettes and giving them to her friends. Among her many hobbies was crocheting towels and making jewelry out of old church bulletins, all of which she gave away to her many friends. Services were Monday at the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Gays Mills. Pastor Pam Lojewski will officiate and burial will follow in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Memorials may be given in her name to the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church or the Vernon Memorial Hospice, Viroqua. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

ANNE ZINKLE
Anne T. Zinkle, 92, of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born July 14, 1909 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Albert and Frances (Fuka) Honzel. She married Thomas Zinkle Jan. 31, 1928 at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1980. She worked as a volunteer for the Prairie Health Care Center for 25 years. She was a member of St. John's Parish, the Parish Council for Catholic Women, the Senior Citizens Club and the Eagles Club Auxiliary. Ann was an avid card player. Surviving are three sons, Rev. Ron Zinkle, S.J. of Lyndon Station, Thomas (Norma) Zinkle of Mentor, Ohio and Terry (Dawn) Zinkle of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Marilyn Huser of Bagley and Carol (Jack) Mulrooney of Mt. Hope; two brothers, James Honzel of Prairie du Chien and Robert (Evelyn) Honzel of Cascade, Iowa; 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Helen Homuth, Dorothy Schaufenbil and Lillian Stoltz; one great-grandchild, Clint Shedivy and a son-in-law Joe Huser. A Mass of Christian burial was Saturday, at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. Ron Zinkle, S.J. officiating with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Wednesday 5/8/02

MARIAN MORROW
Marian J. Morrow, 68, Mt. Hope, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.
She was born Nov. 20, 1933 in Lancaster, daughter of Joseph and Naomi (Louthain) Muldoon. She graduated from Lancaster High School.
On Oct. 8, 1954, she married Ivan L. Morrow at the Lancaster Congregational Church. Together they farmed in Little Grant Township for more than 46 years. Marian was employed as secretary at the UW-Extension office in Lancaster. She was a 4-H leader for more than 40 years. She was a Grant County Fair Superintendent and belonged to the Grant County Pork Producers and the Little Grant 4-H Club. Marian dearly loved her family.
Surviving are her husband, Ivan L. Morrow, Mt. Hope; two sons, Jerry (Rosalee) Morrow, Mt. Hope, and Jamie (Christine) Morrow, Lancaster; four grandchildren, Joey (Jody) Morrow and Jennifer (Dan) Cooley, both of Mt. Hope and Matthew and Justin Morrow, both of Lancaster; three great-grandchildren, Austin and Aidan Morrow and Archibald Cooley all of Mt. Hope; a brother, Lawrence (Elaine) Muldoon, Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Lucas.
Services were Wednesday at the Lancaster Congregational Church, Rev. Mark Dieter officiating, with burial in Little Grant Cemetery. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Marian J. Morrow memorial fund has been established.

Monday 5/6/02

CHARLES MORAREND
Charles M. Morarend, 66, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a long illness. He was born July 7, 1935 in Guttenberg, Iowa to Marvin and Juanita (Blume) Morarend. He worked at Livingston Lumber in Guttenberg, Iowa for a time. He farmed most of his life in the Gran Grae area of Crawford County and moved into Prairie du Chien after his retirement. Abiding by his wishes he was cremated and there will be no services. Surviving are a brother, Marcus (JoAnn) Morarend of Bagley; two sisters, Kay (Keith) Knospe of Elkader, Iowa, Joyce (Jerry) Byers of Whitewater; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

JOHN BOUZEK
John M. Bouzek, 60, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born January 17, 1942 in Prairie du Chien, son of William and Leona (Picha) Bouzek. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an independent contractor in the Prairie du Chien area for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing softball. Surviving are his wife Susan Bouzek of Prairie du Chien; five sons, Bill, John, Ryan, Aaron and Cody all of Prairie du Chien; one daughter, Tammy Bouzek of Westminster, Colo; one sister, Lois (Ken) Cornford of Beloit, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach, S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

KAREN LANGE
Karen A. Lange, 60, Prairie du Chien died Sunday, April 28, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 14, 1941 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Patrick and Eileen (Cherrier) McKillip. She was an active member of St. Gabriel's Parish in Prairie du Chien. She worked at Design Homes in Prairie du Chien for the past 35 years. Karen enjoyed the Committee for the Performing Arts. Surviving are a son Christopher (Sara) Lange of Prairie du Chien; a brother, Gary (Mary) McKillip of Mt. Horeb; a grandson Mason Lange at home and her nephews Quinn and Ryan McKillip of Mt. Horeb. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach, S.J. officiating. A private family interment will be at a later date. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 - 8 at the Garrity Funeral Home where there will be a wake scripture at 8 p.m.

THOMAS HORSFIELD
Thomas E. Horsfield, 47, of McGregor, died Monday, April 29, 2002, as a result of a auto/train accident in Prairie du Chien. He was born Feb. 27, 1955 to Thomas and Kathleen (McDonald) Horsfield in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from high school at Western Dubuque at Epworth, Iowa and attended voc-tech in Dubuque. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1979 receiving an honorable discharge with Meritorious Mast for outstanding service. He worked as the foreman for Southwest CAP office in Dodgeville for 10 years. He moved to Prairie du Chien in 1988 and started Horsfield Construction later moving it to McGregor in 1992. He married Donna Jensen on Oct. 24, 1992 in Prairie du Chien. He also taught for 20 years at the vo-tech in Fennimore. He was excited about starting to work as a sales representative for Cleary Building on May 6. He was a member of the American Vet post in McGregor. Surviving are his wife Donna; his two dogs, Buddy and Louis; his parents Thomas and Kathleen Horsfield of Dodgeville; three sisters, Julia (Kenneth) Esch of Dodgeville, Carol (Tim) Graber of Mineral Point, Amy (Donald) Hugill of Barneveld; five nephews, Adam, Mark, Chris, Brian and Matthew; mother-in-law Shirley R. Jensen of Marquette and a special friend Robert Eggen of McGregor; a brother-in-law David (Virginia) Jensen of Barneveld; nephew Joe and niece Melissa Jensen and her fiance Seth Clinton also of Barneveld and many loving relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, May 4, at St. Mary's Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

WILLIAM LAWSON
William D. 'Bill' Lawson, 70, San Pedro Mobile Home Park, Benson, Arizona, formerly from Prairie du Chien, died May 4, 2002, at Tucson, Arizona. He was born Nov. 3, 1931, in Postville, Iowa to Verla Mae Sebert and Harold Lawson. He has been wintering in Arizona for seven years and has lived there for the past two years. He was a heavy equipment operator for 18 years with the Milwaukee Railroad. He was also a truck driver. He and his wife Marilyn (also a truck driver) drove together. He also owned 'Bill's Shoe Repair Shop' in Prairie du Chien for several years. The Lawson family loved to go camping, boating on the Mississippi River and traveling. Services will be in Prairie du Chien at a later date. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn, of Benson, Arizona; two daughter, Cindy (David) Bohnenkamp of Prairie du Chien, Mary 'Scrooge' Jones, Booneville, Missouri; two brothers, Mick (Angela) Lawson of Enterprise, Kansas, Bob (Kris) Lawson of Georgetown, Kentucky; grandchildren, Melisa, Janice, Luke, Carrie, Tonya, Sophie, Dayton, and four great-grandchildren.

ARTHUR VOSS
 Arthur Alvin Voss, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Home in Postville. He was born May 30, 1909, son of Bernard and Sophia (Satran) Voss in Monona, Iowa. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic School and country school. He married Ellen Holly at St. Patrick's Church in Monona on Jan. 20, 1931. He farmed near Watson until he retired in 1974, although he continued to live on the farm until he became ill in January of 2001. Prior to this, he enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with family. Surviving are his wife Ellen; daughter Edna Schmelzer; grandchildren, David (Denise) Schmelzer, Linda (Don) Gullickson, Darrell (Deb) Schmelzer and Allen Schmelzer; eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph and Bernard (Ben); two sisters, Clara Sudol and Rose Ulish; son-in-law Lorin Schmelzer; granddaughter Lisa Schmelzer and great-grandson Adam Gullickson. Services were Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona, Iowa, Father John Moran officiating with interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery. The Schultz's Funeral Home in Monona assisted the family.

LOUIS SPIKER
Louis C. Spiker, 92, Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, at his home. He was born October 15, 1909, in Prairie du Chien, son of Louis and Emma (Reichert) Spiker. He married Mildred Koresh on November 19, 1945. She preceded him in death on Feb. 29, 2000. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad from 1935 until his retirement in 1974. Surviving are one son Louis J. (Cindy) Spiker of Prairie du Chien; three daughters, Carol Ann (Eldon) Lenth of DeKalb, Texas, Marianne Picha and Marijane (Peter) Thomas both of Prairie du Chien; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a special niece Marilyn Palas and brother-in-law John Koresh. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters, a granddaughter and son-in-law. Services were Monday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Wambach, S.J. officiating with private family interment at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery, all in Prairie du Chien.

Stanley T. Clifton
Stanley T. Clifton, age 94, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, April 29, 2002 at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. He was born October 17, 1907 in Lima Township, WI, the son of Lester and Jennie (Irish) Clifton. He married Geraldine L. Fuller on December 10, 1950 in Jackson, MI; where they resided for many years. Stanley worked as a self-employed painter.
He is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Barry) Cockerill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and Marilyn (Richard) Sargent, Jackson, MI; five grandchildren, Rusty and Joel Sargent; Laura Hopkins; and Joel and Susannah Cockerill; three great-grandchildren, Jamie Sargent Decker, Joshua Hopkins, and Cheyenne Sargent; and a special caregiver, Carmen (Wayne) Granzow, Eastman.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Geraldine, on February 14, 1982; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster with Arthur Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends may call on Thursday, May 2, 2002 from 4-8 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster.

LAURA BOUTON
Laura M. Bouton, 80, a long time Janesville resident, died Monday evening, May 6, 2002, at the Meadow Park Health Care Center in Clinton. She was born in Greenville, on Oct. 1, 1921, daughter of the late August and Caroline (Tiedt) Mesick. On Oct. 14, 1941, she married Raymond J. Bouton, Sr. in Janesville. He died Feb. 12, 1980. In the past, she was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and currently she is a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She worked at Oaks Manufacturing in Elkhorn for many years, retiring in 1970. After her retirement, she and her husband moved to Bagley and returned to Janesville in 1978. They both enjoyed fishing and gardening together during their retirement years. The joy of her life was being a devoted housewife, mother and caring for her many grandchildren. Surviving are four daughters, Alice (Gil) Grable of Aurora, Colo., Laura (Gary) Schmidt of Janesville, Shirlee (Mike) Schmidt of Janesville and Debra (Lonny) Hesgard of Hanover; seven sons, Donald (Pat) Bouton of Oconomowoc, Melvin (Wanda) Bouton of Fayetteville, N.C., Raymond (Linda) Bouton Jr., Thomas (Pat) Bouton Sr., Glen (Sandy) Bouton, Charles (Julie) Bouton all of Janesville and Terry (Jill) Bouton of Loves Park, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Debra Bouton of Janesville; son-in-law, Robert Morgan of Springbrook; 33 grandchildren and over 50 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two brothers, Carl (Glady) Mesick of Fort Valley, Ga. and Robert Mesick of Fort Worth, Texas, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also predeceased by one daughter, Betty Jane Morgan; one son, Robert A. Bouton; her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy C. and Kenneth Rusch and her sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Mesick. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m., at the Whitcomb-Lynch-Overton Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Garchow, officiating with burial at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

GARY JACK VANDERBILT
Gary Jack Vanderbilt, 61, Sabula, Iowa, previously from Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. He was born May 27, 1940 in Prairie du Chien, son of Floyd and Nina (Noggle) Vanderbilt. He graduated from the Grand Mound High School with the class of 1958, Grand Mound, Iowa. He married Carollyn Reynolds July 18, 1959 in Dewitt, Iowa. He was a cabinet maker most of his life. He also owned and operated Van's Water Care in Prairie du Chien from 1969 to 1982. He then worked for several building contractors in the Prairie du Chien area. Later Gary and Carollyn moved to Sabula and Gary retired from Grand Openings & Pete Glass of Clinton. He enjoyed and loved woodworking. Surviving are his wife Carollyn of Sabula, Iowa; a son, Jeffrey Vanderbilt of Milwaukee; a daughter, Christine Vanderbilt of Farmersburg, Iowa; his step-mother Dorothy Vanderbilt of Grand Mound, Iowa; two brothers, David (Sue) DeDecker of Orion, Ill. and Tom Vanderbilt of Grand Mound, Iowa; and a sister Peggy (Jerry) Ricky of Geneseo, Ill. He was preceded in death by his mother and his father. Services were Monday, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Sabula, Rev. Robert Krueger of the Calvary Lutheran Church officiated with burial in Evergreen Cemetery also in Sabula. A memorial fund has been established in Gary's name.

Monday web obits 4/15

JAMES DAILEY
James E. Dailey, 65, Bloomington, formerly of Avinger, Texas, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at the Lancaster Care Center.
He was born May 9, 1936 in Montfort, son of Earl and Myra (Steil) Dailey, and grew up in Bloomington.
He worked for John Deere at age 19 and stayed there until his retirement at age 54. He then moved to Texas, where he enjoyed fishing, gardening, his dogs and the warm weather. He returned to Bloomington in August of 2001 to begin his battle with cancer.
Surviving are his stepmom, Maude Dailey, Bloomington; a son, Tony Dailey, Dubuque, Iowa; a daughter, Janine (Craig) Bergman and his grandson, Andy Bergman all of Dubuque; five sisters, Alice Anderson, Madison, Doris Dailey, Watertown, N.Y., Kathy (Tim) Hale, Antigo, Karen Hendricks, Port Huron, Mich. an Jeannie (Kevin) Larsen, Lancaster; three brothers, Chuck (Paula) Dailey, Ft. Myers, Fla., David Dailey of Florida and Harry Dailey, Pardeeville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myra and his father, Earl.
Services were Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Steve Steele officiating with burial in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Montfort. The Martin-Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

CHARLES UNERTL
Charles "Chuck'' Unertl 64, formerly of Prairie du Chien and Lansing, Iowa, died unexpectedly in Goodyear, Ariz., March 19, 2002.
Memorial services are April 20, 2 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. until time of services. Military honors accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard.
Surviving are his wife, Judy; one daughter, Sandy S. (Scott) Hamann of Ionia, Iowa; five other children, Michael, Charles, Jr., Cheryl, Frank, Sandra K. and six step-children; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was a member of the D.A.V. Chapter 40 of the Korean War since 1970, belonged to the Prairie du Chien Eagles Club, American Legion Post #68 and the V.F.W. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, gardening and crafting. He had a zest for travel and with Judy, they spent a lot time on the road in a motor home, traveling with the Wisconsin Voyager Motor Home Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one step-daughter Deborah.

GORDON LESSARD
Gordon "Louie'' Lessard, 61, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 13, 2002, at his home.
He was born April 2, 1942, in Prairie du Chien, son of George and Marie (Andrews) Lessard. He married Ruth Stram on Sept. 10, 1966.
He worked at Kickapoo Antennavision for 20 years and later for Rider Construction in Prairie du Chien. He then worked at Gencor Bituma in Marquette for 13 years.
He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and trapping.
Surviving are a son Kevin Lessard and a daughter Jennifer Lessard, both of Prairie du Chien; 2 brothers, Larry (Dorla) Lessard of Mayville and Jerry of Prairie du Chien; 3 sisters, Bonnie Weidner and Joan (Dan) Emmerick both of Lake Zurich, Ill. and Sharon (Jerome) Jenkins of Sauk City, along with 2 grandchildren, David and Jonathan. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Tom and Joe Lessard along with 1 sister, Josephine Lessard.
Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating with private family interment at a later date.

Inez M. V. Sieglaff,
Inez M. V. Sieglaff, 89, of McGregor, Iowa died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a long illness.
She was born June 10, 1912 at Waterville, Iowa to Fred and Josephine (Howard) Hessel. She graduated from Garnavillo High School.
She married A. J. 'Bill' Denning on June 29, 1932 at Galena, Ill. They lived their entire married life in McGregor. They owned and operated the Gambles Store in McGregor for several years. Mr. Denning died July 28, 1967. She later married George Sieglaff on Dec. 16, 1972 in McGregor.
Surviving are her husband Geroge, daughter Virginia (Rodger) Drahn of Monona, Iowa; one son Dennis (Arlys) Denning of McGregor; five grandsons, 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and one sister Jean (Norbert) Breitbach of McGregor.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.

GREGORY GORMAN
Gregory 'Gregor' S. Gorman, 54, passed away suddenly Friday, April 12, 2002.
Gregor was born March 21, 1948, son of Edward S. and Christine M. (White) Gorman.
He attended Gays Mills High School, class of 1966, Madison Vocational School, college of Hotel/Restaurant Management; and UW Stout. He had been the manager of several hotel/motels in Madison and Kenosha areas; he also managed the Viroqua Country Cub and Nate's Restaurant in Viroqua, and the Elks Restaurant in Sarasota, Fla. He had a great love for cooking, including banquet and party planning. He was known for his prime rib dinner and trimmings.
Gregor was dedicated to his church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gays Mills and was known to help others at a moments notice. He will be sadly missed by his family.
Surviving are his mother, Christine, Gays Mills; brothers, Terry (Jeri) of St. Paul, Minn., Edward (Mary) of Manchester, Ct., and Kevin (Susan) of Gurnee, Ill.; and his beloved nieces and nephews, Kelsey (Chris) Knight, Trista (Curt) Gorman-Schlie, Bethany, Marisa, Patrick and Jack Gorman. He was preceded in death by his father Edward S. Gorman and his sister Jane.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gays Mills. Concelebrants will be the Rev. Tom Langer and the Rev. Michael Gorman. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-9 with an 8 p.m. Prayer Service at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested, a designation is yet to be determined.

Mon. April 8, 2002

CECIL SMITH

Cecil F. Smith, 94, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, April 5, 2002 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa.

He was born Feb. 24, 1908 in Ft. Atkinson, son of Herman and Wilhamina (Seavert) Smith. He married Ann Burwitz on Aug. 7, 1932 in Belvidere, Ill. She preceded him in death on Feb. 21, 1987.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He graduated from Ripon College and began teaching at the Prairie du Chien High School in 1930. He coached football, basketball, baseball and track until his retirement. He was one of the first inductees to the Prairie du Chien High School Hall of Fame.

He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge 106 and the Eagles Club Aerie 1502 in Prairie du Chien.

He is survived by a son, Charles (Victoria) Smith of Renton, WA and one grandson, William Smith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one brother, Clifford.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 8 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.
 

GLADYS LUND

Gladys A. Lund, 93, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Barnum, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien.

She was born on March 20, 1909 in Haney Twp. Crawford Co., to Wilfred and Laura (Reynolds) Snodgrass.

She was a member of Steuben Congregational Church and Ladies group.

She is survived by two daughters, Tanda Featherston of Prairie du Chien, Lola (Ray) Childs of Prairie du Chien; a son, William (Mary) Lund Jr. of Barnum, 20 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Emma Snodgrass of Boscobel, Ann Snodgrass of Decatur, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Lund Sr., a son Clyde Lund, five grandchildren and four brothers.

Services were held Monday, April 8, at Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel with Pastor Ruth Ann Krymkowski, and Pastor Stuart Allen officiating. Burial was at the Haney Ridge Cemetery. Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel assisted the family.

HARRY MOROVITS

Harry Joseph Morovits, 71, of Seneca died Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at his home following a long illness.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, with burial in National Cemetery, Eastman, with military honors by Seely-Onstine Post #458 of Wauzeka.

He is survived by six siblings: Evelyn Scheckel of Wauzeka, Hazel (Joe) Meoska of Bloomington, Adeline (Don) Stoehr of Eastman, Donald (Trudice) Morovits of Mt. Sterling, Alan (Gloria) Morovits of Eastman, Mary Rigdon of Rockford, IL, three other brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harry was born June 10, 1930 in Seneca township to Joe and Annie (Heisz) Morovits. He served in the Army from Oct. 3, 1951 to April 12, 1952. He worked road construction for J.W. Craig & Co. for several years

He married Joan Scott on July 10, 1953 in Dubuque, IA. He later worked for Johnson’s One Stop in Seneca for 27 years doing repairs and maintenance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on Jan. 27, 1988 and an infant brother, Roy.

Wed. April 3, 2002

ALTHEA DRAKE
Althea Claudine Drake, 79, of Gays Mills, passed away March 31, 2002 at
the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse.
She was born in Chandlerville, Ill., on Sept. 12, 1922 to Claude and
Edith (Schoonover) Armstrong. She and her seven siblings were orphaned
and separated when she was six, Claudine was raised in the foster home
of Rymond and Florence Cooper in Chandlerville, Ill. She married Vilas
Drake on Nov. 24, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa, he preceded her in death Aug.
12, 1988. They lived in the Muscoda and Marietta Valley areas in the
early years of their marriage. In 1947 they moved to the Robert Atwood
Farm which they later bought. In 1980 they moved to their present home
on the north side of Gays Mills.
Claudine was very active in the Gays Mills United Methodist Church for
55 years, serving as United Methodist Women President for 23 years. She
enjoyed gardening, and was an excellent cook. She was a hard working
farm wife and raised five children, Charles, Patty, Sharon, DuWayne, and
Mark.
She is survived by her children: Charles C. Drake, LaCrosse; Patty
(Johnny) Helgerson, Coon Valley; and Patty's sons, David and his fiance
Jane Kunde of Marshall; and Gary (Marcia) of Viroqua; and their
children, Rachel, Derek and Kelsie. Also by her daughter, Sharon of
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; DuWayne's wife, Verna, and their three
daughters, Jennifer, Shelly, and Anne of Westby; and her son, Mark of
Gays Mills; and by a sister, Cleo Duncan of DeKalb, Ill., many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her son DuWayne
in 1999; and by six brothers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday April 5, at the Gays Mills
United Methodist Church. Pastors Nancy Allen and Jeanne Jones will
officiate. Burial will follow in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Visitation
will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the
Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills, and at the church
on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Mon. April 1, 2002

TERRELL HEDEMAN
Terrell R. Hedeman, 57, of McGregor formerly of Round Lake, Ill., died
Monday, March 4, 2002 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse,
following an extended illness.
Terry was born Oct. 21, 1944 in McGregor to Elmer and Nelda Mae
(Wheeler) Hedeman. He graduated from MarMac High School in 1962 and
later the  Brown institute of Broadcasting and University of Wisconsin
in Business Administration. He had an extensive career in broadcasting,
working with WPRE in Prairie du Chien, KMA & KFMF in Shenandoah, Iowa,
WFYR and WGCI in Chicago, Ill. He was well known for "The Disco Van"
performances at the International Film Festival in Chicago.
He is survived by his constant companion "Buffy," his parents, Elmer and
Nelda Hedeman and grandmother Clara Ward all of McGregor; three sisters:
Rinda (Terry) Ferguson, Diane (Richard)  Dohse, and Marlys (Albert) Hill
all of Marquette; three brothers: Kevin (Susan) Hedeman of Raleigh, NC;
Brian (Teresa) Hedeman of Eagan, Minn; Scott (Kim) Hedeman of Cedar
Rapids and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Sat., April 6, 2002 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery,
McGregor. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the American
Legion Hall in McGregor following the service. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral
Home of McGregor assisted the family.

DOROTHY SCHLITTER
Dorothy M. Schlitter, 88, of Davenport, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March
26, 2002 at the Kahl Home for the Aged & Infirm.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1914 at Waterville, Iowa, the daughter of
Vincent and Rose (Vavruska) Benda. She married Raymond Schlitter on Oct.
9, 1943 at Cherry Mound. He preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1994.
She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Schlitter, Davenport and Rita
(Burgess) Walker of Rock Island; two sons: David (Sharon) Schlitter, and
Donald Schlitter both of Davenport; three grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cecilia Benda, Prairie du Chien, and
Rose (Jack) Rebholz of Madison.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents,
four brothers: Andrew Benda, Vincent Benda, Jr., Wilfred Benda, Lawrence
Benda; five sisters: Bertha Anderson, Mary Benda, Alice Flom, Angela
Benda, Teresa Heisig.

MINNIE RUTH OLSON
Minnie R. Olson, 93, originally from the Seneca area, passed away
Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers
Grove.
She was born in the Township of Seneca, Crawford County July 15, 1908,
the daughter of John and Rachel (Hjelle) Munson. She married Tilman T.
Olson, June 17, 1931 at Utica Lutheran Church; he preceded her in death
on Aug. 21, 1981; she was also preceded in death by her parents and her
sister, Ethel Munson on Jan. 31, 2002.
She is survived by her five children: Janet (Harry) McKinley, Kenosha;
Elmer (Betty) Olson of Whitley City, Kentucky, Leonard (Illene) Olson,
Gays Mills, John (Betty) Olson of Kenosha; and Tom (Phyllis) Olson,
Seneca; by fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren,
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 30 in the Utica Lutheran Church
with Pastor Gloria Friedrich officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery. Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home of Gays Mills assisted
the family.

JAMES WHITTENHALL
James S. Whittenhall, Sr., 70, of Eastman and formerly of Chicago, Ill.,
died Friday, March 29, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Chicago, Ill., son of James and Helen
(Kwasiborski) Morell.
He married Patricia Hettel on Aug. 2, 1951 in Butterfield, MO. He worked
as a machinist for Apex Tool in Rolling Meadows, Ill., for 28 years
until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid wood-worker.
Jim was a devoted husband and a loving father, Grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Whittenhall of Eastman; Four sons:
James Jr. (Diane) of Cary, Ill., Thomas (Gale) of Carol Stream, Ill.,
Phillip (Pamela) of Genoa, Ill., and Patrick (Colette) of Bartlett,
Ill.; three daughters: Judith (Scott) Schwegel of Parker, Colo., Barbara
(Gary) Blake of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Nancy (Brian) Gifford of Glen
Mills, PA., three brothers: Kenneth (Fran) of Blingbrook, Ill., Richard
(Mickey) of Springfield, MO., and Paul Jr. (Maryann) of Chicago, Ill.,
22 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother Charles.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the Seneca United
Methodist Church in Seneca, Rev. Nancy Allen officiating. Interment will
be Tuesday, April 2, at the Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill., with a
graveside service at noon. Friends may call at the church on Monday,
April 1 from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers
memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice Program
or St. Jude's Cancer Research Center.

HELEN FLEMING
Helen F. Fleming, 91, passed away March 29, 2002 at the Sannes Skogdalen
Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
She was born Sept. 25, 1910 rural Gays Mills, the daughter of Patrick
and Sarah (Frache) Fleming.
Helen was the former owner and operator of the Mi-Lady Beauty Salon in
Gays Mills. She was a life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and
a member of the PCCW.
Surviving are six nieces, Marita Crowley of Melrose, Mass., Theresa
(Wayne) Levi of Onalaska, Sr. Jane Boland, OP of Sisinawa, Helen (Mike)
Melde of Lansing, Connie (Tom) Smith of West Bend, and Sally (Gary)
Norton of LaCrosse; by three nephews, Pat Boland of Gays Mills, Fritz
Boland of Boscobel, and Pat Fleming of Madison.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary (Dave) Boland and Tessie
Fleming and two brothers, Leo and Christopher Fleming.
A mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the
St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Langer will officiate. Burial
will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the
church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The
Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills is assisting the
family.

MARTHA WACHTER
Martha C. Wachter, 96, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, March 30,
2002 at the Prairie Health Care Center.
She was born June 8, 1905 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Peter and
Catherine (Mertz) Wagner.
She married Edward Wachter on Feb. 22, 1927. Together they farmed in the
Harpers Ferry, Iowa and Prairie du Chien area. Edward preceded her in
death on May 10, 1964. Martha was an avid gardener, especially flowers.
She is survived by a son, John (Margaret) Wachter of Prairie du Chien;
two daughters: Evelyn Picha and Florence Becwar both of Prairie du
Chien; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers:
Art, Lawrence, Ted, Frank, Harold and Harvey, along with three sisters:
Viola, Henrietta and Olive, and her parents.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Johns
Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the
Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Monday,
April 1, from 4 p.m. 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.

EVELYN SCHNEIDER
Evelyn Schneider, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, March 27,
2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1911 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Otto and
Anna (Hendricks) Zabel. She married Louis Schneider on Oct. 3, 1960 at
St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on
Oct. 3, 2000.
She worked as a bookkeeper for the Otto Insurance Agency and later for
St. Gabriels Parish, both in Prairie du Chien.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, a special nephew: Don (Trudy)
Hackett of Marquette, Iowa. She was preceded in death by three brothers:
Ervan, Alfred and Cyril Zabel, and two sisters: Veronica Hackett and
Rosemary Zabel.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 30 at St. Gabriels Catholic
Church, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien.
The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

Mon. March 25, 2002

OSCAR GUTKNECHT
Oscar A. Gutknecht, 83, of Glen Haven, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Lancaster Care Center.
He was born March 30, 1918 in Franksville, the son of George and Emma (Miller) Gutknecht. On July 8, 1944 he married Mildred Stroschein in Racine. She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1969. He was a lifelong farmer in both Franksville and Glen Haven. He was a member of the Bloomington United Methodist Church, the West Grant Saddle Club and was a charter member of the Franksville Memorial Park Association.
His greatest pride was his family and they will miss him immensely. He owned and enjoyed horses his entire life, using them to farm when he was younger, and also loved woodworking. He always had a helping hand for his children and was the best grandpa ever!
Surviving are six children, Janet (Doug) Morgan, Lancaster; Bruce (Deanna) Gutknecht, Glen Haven; Lona (Clay) Oates, Bloomington; Randy (Darlene) Gutknecht, Glen Haven; George (Karen) Gutknecht, Waunakee, WI; and Heidi (Earl) Hochhausen, Cassville; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles (Delores) Gutknecht, Franksville, WI; three sisters, Pearl Kroening, Greenfield, WI; Agnes (Glenn) Meissner, Tomahawk, WI; and Ardys Larson, Tomahawk; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Mildred, his parents, and two sisters, Della Zimmeran and Alice Jacobson.
Funeral services were held at the Franksville United Methodist Church in Franksville with Reverend Dennis Govier officiating. Burial was in West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine.

THOMAS SMITH
Thomas F. Smith, 79 of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at home.
He was born Sept. 14, 1922 in Indianapolis, Inc. the son of Frederick and Elsa (Holzworth) Smith. On Sept. 8, 1946 he married Eunice Justman at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Theresa. She preceded him in death on December 25, 1978.
He was in the United States Navy during World War II and belonged to the American Legion Post #270 in Theresa. He had served as Theresa's village president and a volunteer fireman. He enjoyed the outdoors and collecting antique cars.
Surviving are three children, Laura (Kermit) Moldenhauer, New Ulm, Minn., Carolyn Smith, Moscow, Russia, and Alan (Dana) Smith, Fremont; five grandchildren, Amy (Nathan) Buege, Aaron (Tabitha) Moldenhauer, Rachel (Michael) Hartman, Phillip Moldenhauer and Arielle Smith; a great-grandchildren, Abigail Buege; an a sister, Emily (Richard) Creswell, Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Myra Jean Smith in infancy in addition to his wife.
Services were Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Theresa, Pastor David Aderman officiating with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

MARY SZABO
Mary Elizabeth Ferguson Szabo, 74,Castalia, Iowa,  passed away Monday, March  18, 2002,  in  Veterans Memorial  Hospital at  Waukon, Iowa.

Wed. March 20, 2002

HELEN KUCHENBECKER
 Helen R. Kuchenbecker, 86, Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, March 17,
2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
 She was born May 31, 1915, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Joseph and
Mary (Feally) Novey.
 She married Earl Kuchenbecker on Sept. 1, 1934, at St. John's Church in
Prairie du Chien. Together they owned and operated the Prairie Book
Store in Prairie du Chien for many years. Earl preceded her in death on
Feb. 21, 1997.
 She enjoyed painting and artwork. She was a member of St. Gabriel's
Church and the Senior Citizens Card Club.
 Surviving are three sons, Bob (Ann) of Prairie du Chien, Ronnie
(Jackie) of Burlington and Jerry (Judy) of McGregor, a daughter Mary
(Bill) Duffy of Prairie du Chien; a brother Joe (Rosey) Novey of Prairie
du Chien; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2
great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her
parents, 2 brothers, John and Ed Novey and a sister Myra Novey.
 Services were Wednesday at St. Gabriel's Church, Rev. John Wambach,
S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du
Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

Mon. Mar. 18, 2002

SHIRLEY LYSNE
Shirley Ann Wee Lysne, 70, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at home in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by family.
She was born Jan. 30, 1932 in Crawford County, daughter of Albert and Helen (Dregne) Wee.
She married David Duane Lysne on May 2, 1952. She was a graduate of Gays Mills High School, class of 1949: UW-La Crosse in education. Shirley was a beloved teacher in the Seneca School District for most of her 30 year teaching career. She will be a continuing inspiration to her family and friends. She loved life, had a passion for education, enjoyed quilting, camping, fishing, gardening and traveling. She will be remembered for her time, talent, and energy quilting for Lutheran World Relief and serving the Lord on many committees for WELCA and Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her husband, Duane; their three children, Aaron Lysne, Ferryville, Miriam (Michael) Fey, Martha (Dan) Cleveland, all of Waunakee; one sister, Charlotte Aspenson, Viroqua, and two brothers, Albert (Nancy) Wee and Roger (Sylvia) Wee, all of Soldiers Grove; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, collegues and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, brother-in-law, and two nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Gloria Friedrich officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

LARRY COLLINS
Larry W. Collins, 62, Bagley, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born Jan. 3, 1940 in Mt. Hope Township, son of John James and Doris (Vance) Collins.
On Feb. 24, 1962 he married Patricia Whitish at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore.
He was a self-employed milk hauler for many years. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He dearly loved his family and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren's activities.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Collins, Bagley; his mother, Doris Collins, Mt. Hope; four children, Peter (Laura) Collins, Zumbrota, Minn., Paul (Gigi) Collins, Bloomington; Mary Ann (Mark) Kautman, McGregor; and Linda (Rod) Redman, Prairie du Chien; nine grandchildren, Mathew, Kristin, Evan and Drew Collins; Samantha and Jordan Redman; Tyler and Janyl Kozelka; and Tristen Kautman; a sister, Donna (Marcus) Richter, Peoria, Ariz.; two brothers, John 'Duane' (Jackie) Collins, Waunakee and Dennis (Dawne) Collins, Mt. Hope. He was preceded in death by his father John Collins and a sister Mary Collins.
Services were Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove with burial in St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Mt. Hope Township. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

Wed 3/13/02

ELDORAS MARTIN
Eldoras 'Al' Martin, 82, Muscoda died Friday, March 8, 2002, at the Riverdale Health Care Center in Muscoda.
He was born May 23, 1919, in Soldiers Grove, son of Ernie and Lillie (Maybee) Martin.
He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He worked as a logger and a carpenter for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Rex (Linda) of Orlando, Fla. and Kevin (Cindy) of Highland; two brothers, Larry (Eileen) of Minneapolis, Minn. and Basil of La Crosse; three sisters, Eleanor (Elmer) Moon, Darlene (Bob Horsfall) Kapinus and Hazel (Louis Degenhardt) all of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Carol, two brothers, Theodore an Virgil and one sister Thelma Tippery.
Services were Monday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, in Prairie du Chien. Military rites were accorded immediately following by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Graveside services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Madison.receded in death by her parents and two brothers 

PAULINE BODAMER
Pauline Polly A. Bodamer, 93 of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.She was born Nov. 27, 1908, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Stanley and Anna (Souhrada) Marousek.
She married William Bodamer on Feb. 6, 1932 at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1997. She assisted with the family business at Marousek's Bakery.
Surviving is a daughter Mary (Hugh) Steward of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a sister Julia Steinberg of Prairie du Chien; and three nieces, Peggy Marousek-Perample, Marjorie Bodamer-Walters and Charlene Steinberg. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Stanley and Joseph Marousek.
Services were Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

MILTON FRATER
Milton A. Frater, 77, of Lake Mills/Watertown passed away Friday, March 1, 2002, at the Fort Atkinson Hospital.

LYDIA SAWA
Lydia C. Sawa, 79, Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 3, 1922 in Tarnopol, Poland, daughter of Methody and Anna (Pzornomydza) Motorna.
She married Zenon Sawa on Nov. 18, 1943 in Tarnopol, Poland. Her husband, a longtime employee of 3M Company, preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1996.
Lydia emigrated to Prairie du Chien in 1949. She was a former employee of Campion High School and Martin Luther Preparatory School in Prairie du Chien. Lydia was an example to many as demonstrated by her strength of will to overcome life's hardships through WW II, all of her adult life, and her final battle with cancer.
Surviving are a daughter Charlotte Sawa of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Martin (Anita) Sawa of Alameda, Calif. and Greg (Jan) Sawa of Mandeville, La.; five grandchildren, Natalie, Ross, Alecia, Brandon and Chad. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by her parents.
Services were Saturday at St. Johns Catholic Church, Rev. William Gerut, S.J. officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Memorials may be made to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice Program at 705 E. Taylor St., Prairie du Chien, Wis. 53821. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

Wed 3/6/02

MAGDA OLSON
Magda E. Olson, 95, passed away in the Oakwood Village Nursing Home, Madison.
She was born on the home farm, near Star Valley, Crawford County on October 2, 1906, daughter of Ole and Martha Wangen. She married Orvin J. Olson, Dec. 27, 1930, he preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1949.
Magda graduated from high school in 1926, from La Crosse State College July 25, 1958 and received a Masters Degree in Education on June 12, 1970 at Winona State University, Winona, Minn. She taught in many elementary schools in the area and retired in 1974, following 44 years of teaching and coordinator for the North Crawford Schools. Magda moved to Oakwood Retirement Apartments in Madison along with her twin sister, Olga in 1984.
Surviving are two granddaughters, Kristen (David) Thurs, of River Falls, and Lisa (Stephen) Marien of Woodbury, Minn.; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Olivia Marien; her daughter-in-law, Nancy (Jim) Sheridan of Middleton and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, colleagues and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, O. Jan Olson on Oct. 29, 1982; her twin sister, Olga Johnson, May 8, 1993, nephew Wilfred (Tim) Johnson, Jan. 22, 2001, sisters, Brenilda Burke and Elvira Dregne, and brother Knute Wangen.
Services were Saturday at the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Gays Mills, Pastor Pam Lojewski officiating with burial in the Utica Lutheran Church. Memorials may be given to the Luther Memorial Church or the American Cancer Society. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

DONALD  MARSHALL
Donald G. "Judge'' Marshall, 90, Beetown, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at his home.
He was born Feb. 19, 1912, in Grant County, son of Wright and Ocea (Atkinson) Marshall.
He farmed near Beetown for many years and later worked as a carpenter and tradesman. He served on the Beetown Board and was supervisor for over 20 years and served as Justice of the Peace in Beetown for ten years. He cared for his mother for many years, until her death. He enjoyed playing cards, and loved his dogs, camping and fishing.
Surviving are two great nephews, Fritz (Deanna) Marshall, Beetown; and Bruce Marshall, Taylor, Ariz.; a great niece, Joan Bartz, Beetown; seven great-great-nieces and nephews; six great-great-great nephews; and his dear friends, Nilus (Delores) Oyen, Lancaster.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Floyd and Olaf; a sister in infancy; a nephew, William Marshall and his dear friend and companion, Emma Lebbens.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Martin-Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, Rev. Lynn Church officiating with burial in the Dodge Cemetery, Beetown township. Friends may call Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

VICTOR FORTNEY
Victor Fortney, 88, Soldiers Grove, passed away Monday, March 4, 2002, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
He was born in Soldiers Grove to Elmer and Agnes (Clason) Fortney on Oct. 7, 1913. He married Doris Turk in 1935, they later divorced. He married Therese Kearney.
He farmed in Crawford County for a number of years and then went to work at Badger Ordnance in Baraboo. He later went to work for General Motors in Janesville. In the early 1970s, he retired to his farm in Crawford County. Among his hobbies were jigsaw puzzles, card playing and working with his punching bag.
Surviving are his wife Therese of Soldiers Grove; three sons, Dale (Laurie) Fortney of South Palm Beach, Florida, Jerry (Diane) Fortney of Prairie du Chien and Victor (Kristin) Madison of Waukesha; two daughters, Donna (Warren) Madison, Waukesha and Janie (Daniel) Bei
shiem, Tice, Florida; one brother, Harold (Lois) Fortney, Cuba City; seven cousins, Kenneth (Helen) Fortney, Viroqua, Raymond (Emma) Fortney,  Soldiers Grove and Donald (Shirley) Fortney, Carrier, Miss.; Myrtle (George) Wadesworth,  Moline, Ill., Bernice (Merril) Herder, Onalaska, Sandra Fortney, Milwaukee and Carol (Doyle) Lombard, Onalaska. He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife and one grandson.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove, Pastor Pam Lojewski officiating with burial in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown Friday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

Mon 3/4/02

FRANCISZEK SWIECH
 Franciszek "Frank'' Swiech, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002 at the
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
 Frank was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1918 in Poland. He was taken
from Poland to Germany during World War II where he performed farm
labor. In 1948 he came to America as a displaced person and worked for a
farmer who had sponsored him in Crawford County.
 In 1950 Frank moved to Prairie du Chien and began employment at Campion
High School. He worked there until 1974 when Campion closed, then worked
for a short while with Martin Luther Preparatory School, which had taken
over the Campion facilities. He retired in the early 1980s and had been
a resident at the Walter Schmidt Independent Living Center in Prairie du
Chien since 1998.
 Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Duzy Swiech, one
brother, Randolph and ;two sisters, Carolina and Rosie. He has no known
surviving relatives. His special friends were Alice Jones, formerly of
Prairie du Chien and now residing in Cave Creek, Ariz. and Connie
Christoph and Dewey Christoph, both of Prairie du Chien. He also found a
family of special friends in the staff and residents at the Walter
Schmidt Independent Living Center.
 Frank was a very unassuming, friendly, quiet and reserved gentleman who
lived a very simple life. Some of the things he enjoyed most in his life
were reading his Polish Bible, his Rosary, going for walks and caring
for his plants and flowers.
 Visitation was held Friday at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien immediately followed by a service at the same location
and burial in Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien.

EDWARD ZENZ
Edward P. Zenz, 84 died Feb. 13, 2002 in Phoenix Ariz.
He born March 11, 1917 and was raised in Patch Grove.
For 31 years he served in the Army. From 1954 to 1958 he taught ROTC at
Campion. Later he served as assistant treasurer there from 1968 to 1974.
After 1974 he resided in Phoenix.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, daughter Susan (Thomas) Macken of
Wausau; son Michael (Cathy) Zenz of Gurnee Ill; sister Margaret Bergner
of St. Louis Mo.; brother Frederick Zenz of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren.

MYRLE GLESSNER
 Myrle O. Glessner, 83, of Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center died
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at the Care Center, Waterloo, Iowa.

HAROLD RASMUSSEN
 Harold J. Rasmussen, 88, Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002
at the Cedar Springs Health Care Center in Cedarburg.
 Harold was born Aug. 23, 1913 in Beloit, son of Julius and Agnes
(Henes) Rasmussen. He married Helen Felton April 10, 1941.
 He worked as supervisor for Badger Ordinance in Baraboo from 1941 to
1945. His educational field began as principal of schools in Danbury for
one year. He spent three years as a science teacher and coach in Lone
Rock, and later taught chemistry and physics for one year in Mosinee. He
then taught chemistry and physics at the Prairie du Chien High School
until 1968. In 1968 he became the guidance counselor at Prairie du Chien
where he held that position until his retirement in 1983.
 Since 1983 he enjoyed his retirement with Helen employing his winter
months in Lake Wales, Fla. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge
106 where he served as the Master of Lodge in 1955. He was a Kiwanian
for 15 years and served as Lt. Gov. and secretary for 15 years. His
hobbies included golf, choir, camping and fishing.
 Surviving are his wife Helen, Prairie du Chien, one son Larry (Cathy)
Rasmussen of Indianapolis, Ind., one daughter Lynda (Allen) Polachowski
of West Bend; six grandchildren, Stacy, Mike, Chris, Kyleigh, Nicholas
and Macey; two great grandchildren, Jake and Grace. He was preceded in
death by his parents and one sister Bette Halvorson.
 Services were Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart
Allen officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du
Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

LAWRENCE BENISH. SR.
 Lawrence C. Benish, Sr., 89, Onalaska, formerly of Prairie du Chien,
died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center in La Crosse.
 Lawrence was born Aug. 21, 1912 on Limery Ridge, near Prairie du Chien
to Louis and Jessie (Wachuta) Benish. He married Dorothy Torgeson on
Oct. 12, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived in
Winona, Minn. for 27 years and have been living in Onakaska for the past
25 years.
 He was a salesman for the Morman Manufacturing Company for many years
in Winona County, Minn. He was a man of high moral character and
principals and thought of his customers as his friends, always wanting
people to succeed.
 Surviving are his wife Dorothy; two sons, Lawrence C. Benish, Jr. of
Onalaska, Jerry D. (Sheryl) Benish of LaCrescent, Minn.; three
grandchildren, Allison, Kirstin and Audra; two brothers, Lavern Benish
of Dickeyville, Robert (Phyllis) Benish of La Crosse; four sisters,
Bernice Wellendorf, Helen Noethe, Gloria Schmidt, Doris (Bill) Buening
all of Prairie du Chien; two brothers-in-law, George Kalina, Prairie du
Chien and Leo Falb, Elgin, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a brother John of Cochrane and three sisters, Leona Becwar,
Margie Kalina and Evelyn Falb.
 Services are Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may
call from 9:30 until time of services.
CHARLES WALL
 Charles R. Wall, 83, Eastman, died Friday, March 1, 2002 at his home.
 He was born Feb. 26, 1919 in Eastman, son of Charles and Mary
(Prochaska) Wall.
 He farmed in the Eastman area and was an accomplished carpenter.
 He married Alma Stluka on Oct. 11, 1944 at St. Wenceslaus Church in
Eastman.
 Surviving are his wife Alma of Eastman; four sons, Ronald of Stoddard,
Roger (Gloria) of Eastman, Charlie (Barbara) and David (Shirley) both of
Prairie du Chien; three daughters, Mary (Butch) Pedretti and Nancy
(Dallas) Valley both of Prairie du Chien and Gail (Terry) Coorough of
DeForest; one sister, Ann Gerlach of Bloomington; two sisters-in-law,
Marie Wall, Prairie du Chien and Maxine Wall of Eastman; 22
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
Joseph and Bernard and one brother-in-law, Robert Gerlach; and one
granddaughter Trudy Ann Trautsch.
 Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church,
Msgr. John McCarthy officiating with burial in the St. Wenceslaus
Cemetery, both in Eastman. Friends may call Monday from 4 - 8 p.m. at
the Garrity Funeral Home where there will be a rosary at 8 p.m. In lieu
of flowers memorials are preferred.

RUSSELL STEINER
 Russell M. Steiner, 40, Prairie du Chien, died March 1, 2002 as a
result of a one vehicle accident.
 Russell was born Sept. 3, 1961 in Prairie du Chien to William L. and C.
Marlene (Loney) Steiner. He graduated from Prairie High School in 1980
and from the College of Engineering at UW-Madison in 1984. He held
engineering licenses in Wisconsin, Colorado and Arizona. He worked for
Sargent & Lundy of Chicago, Ill., Westbrook & Associated and Edward
Kraemer & Sons both in Plain.
 For the past ten years he was owner/president of Acme Construction,
A.C. Utility Co. and SMK, LLC all companies that he established. He
loved his work and enjoyed a challenge. He received the 2001 Concrete
Structures Award for the Markley Hollow Bridge on CTH C on the Great
River Road. He was a member of the Prairie du Chien Police and Fire
commission.
 Surviving are his girl friend of seven years, Kari Haun of Viroqua; his
father, William L. Steiner, Prairie du Chien; two brothers Garith
(Julie) Steiner of Viroqua, Karl Steiner of Prairie du Chien; one
sister, Rev. Stephanie Steiner, Viroqua; three nieces he loved dearly,
Sarah, Megan and Kiernan Steiner, all of Viroqua. He was preceded in
death by his mother, C. Marlene in February, 1997.
 The family wishes memorials be made in the RMS Engineering scholarship
Fund or to Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua.
 Services are Tuesday at  11 a.m. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran
Church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
Friends may call Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home
and one hour prior to services at the church.

PHYLLIS CARTER
Phyllis Hays Carter, 79, of Gays Mills, passed away Feb. 21, 2002 at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove. She was born in Gays Mills, April 13, 1922, the daughter of Harland R. and Miriam (Jameson) Hays. She married Robert B. Carter, Aug. 6, 1944 in Denver, Colo. Phyllis attended Gays Mills and Readstown Grade and High Schools; Coleman Vocational School, La Crosse State Teachers College and several summer sessions at UW-Madison. She taught as a permit teacher in Business Ed at Readstown for one semester and five and one half years as permit teacher in Business Education at Gays Mills High School. She was the Gays Mills village clerk for three years, secretary at Gays Mills (later North Crawford) High School for 13 years. Her hobbies included down hill and cross country skiing, sewing, reading, life-long love of homemaking and parenting, she loved animals and all nature. She had a fun loved and loving life. She was an avid environmentalist and long time member of the Sierra Club, Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy. She was a loving Sunday school teacher in both the Gays Mills Congregational and Methodist churches. She was a long time member of the Viroqua Country Club and with her husband, constructed and operated the Snow Bowl ski-area in rural Gays Mills. She traveled from Key West, Fla. to the Alps in Switzerland and Italy and skied many of the Rocky Mountain slopes. She loved music and dance and the Shakespeare plays at the American Players Theatre in Spring Green. She loved her students and was indeed a lady loved by many.
Surviving are her loving husband of 57 1/2 years, Bob, Gays Mills; their children, Mark H. Carter, Madison and Randi Sue Carter of Salt Lake City, Utah; two grandsons, Brian Scott Carter-Smith and Scott Alan (Neha Parmar) Carter-Smith; and two sisters, Rev. Janet Hays, Platteville and Gloria Hays, Hopkins, Minn.; a sister-in-law Ardath Cooper of Madison and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son.
Services were Sunday at the Gays Mills United Methodist Church, Pastor Nancy Allen officiating, burial followed in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Memorials may be designated to the North Crawford Rescue Squad, Gays Mills First Responders or the development and maintenance of the Phyllis Carter Nature Trail, along the Kickapoo River.
The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

NORA LEE 
Nora P. Lee, 88, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born March 28, 1913, in Crawford County to Pete and Nettie (Lee) Hiam. She married Hilmen Lee on Aug. 13, 1930. They farmed for many years in the Buck Creek area near Ferryville. He died in 1961. Nora continued to live on the farm until moving to Prairie du Chien.
Surviving are three daughters, Nona (Gary) Hanson of Florence, Ky., Lorraine (Roger) Granzow of Eastman, Marcie (Ken) Schafer of Tucson, Ariz.; one son, Richard (Amy) Lee of Cincinnati, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one brother Pete (Audrey) Hiam of Butte, Mont. and a sister-in-law Alice Gilman of Ferryville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Roxanne and a son Artell.
Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Utica Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery, Mt. Sterling. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

RICHARD FISCHER
Leonard C. Lonsberg, 86, Platteville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at the Lyght House, rural Platteville, following a courageous battle with cancer.

ARDEN BEAN
Arden Bean, 71, Bagley, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.

URSULA KASPAREK
Ursula E. Kasparek, 87, Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.

RICHARD FISCHER
Richard 'Dick' Fischer, 70, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

MAYNARD MEYER
Maynard H. Meyer, 77, of Prairie du Chien died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, in Phoenix, Ariz.

KYLE KEENE
Kyle D. Keene, 19, of Lagrange, Ind. died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Ind. of cancer.

FRANCES TILLER
Frances Mary Tiller, infant daughter of Dr. Michael and Sara (Fougerousse) Tiller died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at St. Johns Hospital in Queens, N.Y.

DAVID McGILL
David F. McGill, 93, Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.

RANCES HARNACK
Frances Roberta Harnack passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa.

FRED MOORE
Fred L. Moore, 77, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.

MAURICE MARTIN
Maurice A. "Chief'' Martin, 83, of Kenosha, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Mt. Carmel Medical and Rehabilitation Center, in Burlington.

FLORENCE TAYEK
Florence Tayek 95, of Calmar, Iowa, formerly of McGregor, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel, Minn. following a long illness.

LEONA WHITE
Leona M. White, 96, Glen Haven, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.

RUEBEN WEIDEMANN
Rueben H. Weidemann, 85, of Clinton, Iowa, died Tuesday at Wyndcrest Nursing Home.

DALE VARO
W. Dale Varo, 70, of Seneca, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 at his home following a long illness.

LAWRENCE UHER
Lawrence A. Uher, 83, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien following a long illness.

NEIL DUCHARME
Neil T. DuCharme, 43, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.

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