RUTH HOGAN
Ruth C. Hogan, 72, of Madison passed away on December 28, 2002, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center. She was born in Richland County, daughter of Herb and Clara (Craig) Haines. Surviving are one son, three step-daughters; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Bernard of Adams, Friendship, Tom of Gillette, Wyo., Terry of Janesville and Art of River Falls; four sisters, Ruby Hay of Beloit, Ida Ward of Wauzeka, Darlene Birton of Phoenix, Ariz., and Linda McCullick of Steuben. Services were held on Jan. 2, at Schroeder Cress Funeral Home in Madison with burial of cremains at a later date.

CLIFFORD ATKINS
Clifford R. Atkins, 54, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, January 10, 2003, in Prairie du Chien. Clifford was born April 11, 1948 in Beloit, to Ronald and Dorine (Fogle) Atkins. He received his Masters Degree from UW-Platteville. He spent part of his work career in social work. Clifford enjoyed motorcycles, target shooting, guitar music and mechanical tinkering. He enjoyed the out of doors and was interested in Biblical archeology. Surviving are one sister, Susan (Patrick) McCabe of Broomfield, Colo. and a niece Erin McCabe who loved him very much. Services are Thursday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie dui Chien, Pastor David Kelly officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 12 noon. 221

ELMER ROGNLIEN
Elmer Norman Rognlien died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah at the age of 94. He was born August 22, 1908, in Decorah Township to Nels and Marie (Johnson) Rognlien, the youngest of nine children. He attended rural schools in Winneshiek County and high school in Decorah. He was united in marriage with Audrey Marilyn Sharp on Nov. 11, 1942, in Kirksville, Mo. They lived for many years on a farm next to the family farm in the Washington Prairie area, later moving to a home in Burr Oak where Elmer was employed by Luther College in the Union on campus. When Audrey passed away in Dec. 1986 Elmer moved to Decorah and made his home in Oneota Senior Citizen Housing until January, 2000 when he became a resident of the Aase Haugen Home. Surviving are his daughter, Lynn McConnell of Sun Prairie; his son Loren (Bev) Rognlien of Lincoln, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Dana (Walter Elder) McConnell of Norman, Okla., Beth, Kerra and Quinn McConnell of Madison, Cristin (Dr. Jon) Bock of Iowa City, Iowa; Jeff Rognlien and Michael Rognlien of Sacramento Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Christopher McConnell, and Audrey Jane McConnell; and one new great-grandson, Charles Walter Bock. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son Allan, (who died at birth), two brothers, Henry and Carl; six sisters, Annie Rognlien, Nellie Marlow, Hilda Rovang, Clara Stevens, Ella Nicholson and Alma Rognlien. Services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Decorah, Rev. Kim W. Smith officiating with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. at the Church, Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah assisted the family.

FLOYD KRAMER
Floyd L. Kramer,88, Prairie du Chien, and formerly of Eastman died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born June 15, 1914 in Eastman, son of Frederick and Gertrude (Phillipp) Kramer. He married Elizabeth Foley on Apr. 14, 1942 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1992. He farmed most of his life in the Eastman area and drove a school bus for the Seneca School District. He worked at the Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien for 13 years and was a member of the N.F.O. He was an active member of the 4H Club and was the first member of the Eastman Cloverleaf. He is survived by two sons; Mark (Muriel) of Seneca, and Scott (Jan) of Tipton, IA, three daughters; Susan (Phillip) Scheckel of Kenosha, Molly (Bob) Scheckel of Dodgeville, WI and Sally (LeRoy) Emerson of Stoddard, a sister Violet Lenzendorf of Eastman, 25 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. He treasured his friendship with his dear friend Hazel Mayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infants daughters, a daughter Marilyn Cody, a brother Harold, three sisters; Naomi and Gladys Hollenberger and Hazel Borgen. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Msgr. John McCarthy officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

GAVIN LANGE
Gavin C. Lange, infant son of Christopher and Sarah (Heiden) Lange passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN due to complications from congenital heart disease. He was born Dec. 31, 2002 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. He is survived by his parents and a brother Mason Lange of Prairie du Chien, his maternal grandparents Jane and Alfred Heiden of La Crescent, MN, paternal grandfather Larry Lange of Prairie du Chien, his aunt Mary (Jeff) Hooverson of Viroqua, uncles; Stephen and Philip (Lee Ann) Heiden both of La Crescent, MN, cousins; Matthew and Andrew Heiden of La Crescent, MN. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Karen Lange. A Mass of Angels will be Monday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 AM at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, WI, with Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may call on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

SHIRLEY HURDA
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Irene Hurda were held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002 at Halifax Baptist Church, Halifax, VA. Burial followed in the church cemetary. Shirley was born in Ormond Beach, FL on Jan. 23, 1936, to the late John Calvin Lowe and the late Jeanette Lowe. She was 66 when she died in her home on Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 after a long battle with cancer. Shirley is survived by her husband, Donald J. Hurda, one daughter, Sherri (Mark) Gizara of Chesapeake, VA and one son, Donald (Kristi) Hurda of Richmond, IN and four granddaughters, Amanda and Faith Gizara and Nicole and Alexis Hurda. She is also survived by two brothers, Joe Lowe of St. Augustine, FL and Hugh Lowe of Ore City, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Norma Rontree and Geraldine Lowe. Condolences can be sent to Donald Hurda, 1200 Sweeney Trail, Halifax, VA, 24558.

CLIFFORD BENISH
Clifford A. Benish, 72, of Janesville, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 at his home. He was born in Prairie du Chien, on Sept. 13, 1930, son of Arthur and Marie (Blazek) Benish and had been a Janesville resident since 1954. He served in the National Guard for 10 years and retired from General Motors in 1985 after 32 years. He married Maurine E. Schumacher on Jan. 24, 1959 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville. He was a member of St. William Catholic Church, UAW Local 95, Loyal Order of Moose and McDonald's Coffee Club. He loved to hunt. He had maps inside his vehicle which reminded him where the best spots were to gather mushrooms, asparagus and hickory nuts. He was an avid card player, gardener and golf ball collector. Surviving are his wife, Maurine; four children, Roger (Jacqueline) Benish of Glen Falls, N.Y., Karen (Michael) Miller of Madison, Ronald (Sarah) Benish and Brian (fiancee Brenda Gunnick) Benish both of Janesville; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren, Alexander, Jonathan, Briana, Zachary, Jennifer, Jessica and Jacqueline; an aunt, Rosella Kahler of Prairie du Chien; two sisters-in-law, Patricia Benish of Prairie du Chien and Theresa Benish of Janesville; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Donald and Dennis Benish. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday in St. William Catholic Church, Fr. Del Klink officiating with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Schneider Funeral Home assisted the family. Memorials may be made to either Mercy Assisted Care Hospice or to Mercy Dialysis Center.

JOSEPH ZACH
Joseph T. Zach, 83, of Seneca, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at the Sannes Skogdalen Care Center in Soldiers Grove. He was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Seneca, son of Joseph and Mary (Stluka) Zach. He farmed his entire life in the Seneca area and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Church in Seneca. Surviving are a sister-in-law Francis Zach of Seneca along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, Lawrence and George Zach and two sisters, Margaret Schulter and Elizabeth Shinko. A Mass of Resurrection will be Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. until time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JAMES FRAZIER
James N. Frazier, 63, Prairie du Chien, formerly of Boscobel, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 at his home after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 21, 1939 in Richland Center, son of Norman and Frances (Seim) Frazier. Surviving are one son Randy (Diana) Frazier of Boscobel; one daughter, Lisa (Chris) Calhoun of Stitzer; one step-son, Shawn (Missy) Frazier of Dubuque, Iowa; eight grandchildren. Visitation was Saturday at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, a service and burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the family.

LYLE LIPKE
Lyle F. Lipke, 81, Prairie du Chien, died Tues., Dec. 31, 2002 at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, after an extended illness. He was born July 22, 1921 in Prairie du Chien, son of Edward and Agnes (Kopet) Lipke. He married Helen Lapp on Aug. 28, 1947 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. He later worked for Oscar Mayer and the San Hotel in Prairie du Chien. He then worked as an insurance agent for Patterson Insurance and Real Estate in Prairie du Chien. He served as the Assessor for the City of Prairie du Chien from 1969 to 1985. He was an alderman for the City of Prairie du Chien for 16 years and served on the Crawford County board from 1985 to 2000. He was a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion and the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien, and was a proud member of the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. He is survived by his wife Helen of Prairie du Chien, a son Robert (Shirley) Lipke of Eau Claire, two daughters; Mary (Jerry) Tabbert of Galesville, and Sally (Bill) Johanningmeier of Monona, IA, along with four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Arnold, Virgil and Don Lipke along with two sisters; Gladys Lipke and Joyce DeRanitz. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Jan. 4, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JOSEPH ZACH
Joseph T. Zach, 83, Seneca, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at the Sannes Skogdalen Care Center in Soldiers Grove. He was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Seneca, son of Joseph and Mary (Stluka) Zach. He farmed his entire life in the Seneca area and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Church in Seneca. He is survived by a sister in law Francis Zach of Seneca along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; John, Lawrence and George Zach and two sisters; Margaret Schulter and Elizabeth Shinko. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection was held Saturday, Jan. 11, at St.Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.

TRISTA M. MUMM
Trista M. Mumm, 16, Cassville, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born June 22, 1986 in Lancaster, the daughter of Terry Lynn Holloway. Trista was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, where she participated in the church youth group. She was a junior at Cassville High School. Trista participated as a football and basketball cheerleader, and was also involved in chorus, handbells, show choir, and the school play, "State Fair." She was a student tutor and participated in forensics; receiving a gold medal in the state competition for story-telling in her sophomore year. Surviving are her mother, Terry Holloway (special friend, Richard Cote), Ladysmith; her father, Timothy (Sherri) Mumm, Cassville; a brother, Torin Mumm, at home; two sisters, Tamara and Mahcoy Mumm, at home; her maternal grandmother, Nancy (Dennis) Maury, Lancaster; her paternal grandmother, Patricia E. Mumm; Cassville; her maternal grandparents, David (Shirley) Leamy, Bloomington; her maternal, great-grandmother, Marie Leamy, Bloomington; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ronald Holloway; and her paternal grandfather, Maurice Mumm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Norder officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery Cassville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 3 - 8 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Trista M. Mumm memorial fund has been established. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family. She will be dearly missed by her family and enthusiastic friends. Trista was an organ and tissue donor, and because of her giving nature, many will benefit from her generosity. . . . her love lives on.

FRANCES KAPINUS
Frances R. Kapinus, 82, Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1920 in Staceyville, IA, daughter of Michael and Maggie (Reinhart) Faas. She married Lawrence Kapinus on Feb. 24, 1941 at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1990. She worked as a cook for the Savory Cafe, Dunbar's Cafe, the Highway Grill and later for the Prairie du Chien Public Schools until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by three sons; Larry (Donna) of Prairie du Chien, Bill (Mary) of Wauzeka, and Jerry of Madison, one brother Michael (Mary Jane) Faas of Prairie du Chien and one sister Germaine Foley of Wauzeka, nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a daughter Sharon Kapinus. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Dec. 27, at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

LESLIE POOTS
Leslie T. Poots, 94, Prairie du Chien, and formerly of Chicago died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002 at his home. He was born May 25, 1908 in Chicago,IL, son of Anton and Marie (Peshek) Poots. He attended Morton College in Cicero, IL where he played football and later played for the Decatur Staley's before they became the Chicago Bears. He married Estelle O'Korn in 1932 in Chicago. She preceded him in death in 1970. He later married Dora Ceragioli in 1976 in Chicago. He worked as a food broker for Consolidated Foods in Chicago until his retirement in 1980. He is survived by his wife Dora of Prairie du Chien, a son Leslie (Joan) Poots of Prairie du Chien, three grandchildren; Patty (Leo) Flanders, Robert (Lori) Poots and John (Jolene) Poots all of Prairie du Chien along with eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, a brother George and a sister Hortense Moulik. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Mathison officiating. Interment was held Monday, Dec. 30 at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park, IL.

KIRBY BAILEY
Kirby L. Bailey, 66, of Storm Lake, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at the Buena Vista Memorial Medical Center in Storm Lake following a long battle with cancer. The family suggests that memorial contributions be given to the charity of the donor's choice. Kirby Loren Bailey was born Oct. 22, 1936 at Peterson, Iowa the son of Frank D. and Blanch (Franker) Bailey. He graduated from Peterson Consolidated High School in 1954 and immediately entered the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in September, 1957. From 1962 to 1964 he served in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Kirby earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Buena Vista College in Jan. of 1962. He was awarded his JD Degree from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion in 1992. In 1956 he married Ramona Thimmesch at Peterson. Kirby worked a number of years for the IRS and later held various managerial positions with manufacturing companies. He married Roxy Kozelka on Jan. 28, 1980 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked for Nelson Electric in Storm Lake for many years before pursuing his dream of becoming a lawyer. He worked for the Hamilton Law Firm and later entered into private practice until illness forced his retirement earlier this year. Surviving are a son Loren (Janet) Willow Springs, Mo. and their children, Dwight, Andy, Stewart, Cliff, Hannah and Abigail, a daughter Marcy Harrell and her fiancee Mark Antolik of Dubuque and her children, Courtney and Ryan, his special friend, Linda Anderson of Truesdale, Iowa; three step-sons, David (Penny) Polodna of Prairie du Chien and their children, Dru, Kirstin and Laken, Rick (Janice) Polodna of Prairie du Chien and their children, Travis and Dillon, Tim (Peg) Polodna and their daughter Wynnona of Platteville; two step-daughters, Cindy (Jeff) Reiland, La Crosse and their children, Zach, Ben and Hannah, and Jean (Dan) Piercy of Storm Lake, Iowa and their children, Olivia, Alanna and Jace. Also surviving are siblings, Kay Bowers of Des Moines, IA., Karen Otto of Littleton, Colo., Ken Bailey of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Don and Judy Bailey of Pomeroy, Iowa, Gail and Ellis Plagman of Laurens, Iowa, Terry and Mary Jo Bailey of Des Moines, Iowa, Susan and Vern Waltz of Canby, Minn., Blair and Anita Bailey of Spencer, Iowa, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Roxy on Oct. 20, 1997, a son Kevin in 1981, by a brother-in-law, Chuck Bowers and by a sister-in-law, J.J. Bailey. Funeral services will be Sunday, Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake with Mr. Al Smith officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Graveside services with military honors will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien.

MARIE LUDVIK
Marie 'Mamie' Ludvik, 86, a lifetime resident of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born May 7, 1916, daughter of Edward and Mary (Mezera) Konichek. She married Tony Ludvik on Aug. 7, 1937 in Elkader, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 1971. Mamie loved taking care of her home and gardening. She was a lifetime member of St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. Surviving are a daughter Joanne (Maurice) Henkes of Steuben, a son Robert (Ramona) Ludvik of Spartanburg, S.C.; a sister, Elsie Shulka of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Konichek, Prairie du Chien and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son George, her parents, three brothers, Arthur, Ray and Leo Konichek along with a sister Anna Jelinek. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Monday, Dec. 30, 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. In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are preferred to St. John's Church, the Alzheimer's Association and the American Cancer Society.

MARJORIE CAYA
Marjorie M. Caya, 80, of Lynxville, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born August 10, 1922 at Mt. Hope to Oral and Marjorie (Brandt) Monroe. She married Lyle Caya on Sept. 2, 1941 at Mt. Sterling. Lyle died on April 29, 2000. Surviving are a son, Fred (Mary) Caya of Kenosha; a daughter, Connie (Truman) Anderson of Ferryville; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Marilyn (Bill) Galbraith of Fennimore, Shirley Wall of Oak Park, Ill. and Hazel Daniel of Sun Lake, Ariz. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Terry, Larry and Jim; four brothers, Wirt, Carson (Pat), Jack and Jim Monroe. Memorial services will be Saturday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in Dickson Cemetery, Lynxville.

DANIEL HAZEN
Daniel W. Hazen, 44, Mt. Horeb and formerly of Prairie du Chien died suddenly Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at the University Hospital in Madison. He was born Feb. 13, 1958 in Boscobel, son of Aaron and Annabelle (Winkers) Hazen. He married Tina Domiani on Oct. 15, 1992. He worked at the Holiday Inn West in Madison for eight years. He is survived by his wife Tina and their son Aaron both of Mt. Horeb, his mother Annabelle Check of Wauzeka, two brothers; William (Alisa) Hazen of Charlotte TN, and Joseph Check of Wauzeka, two sisters; Diana (Bruce) Burnett of Sun Prairie, and Sarah (Warren) Scott of Wauzeka. He was preceded in death by his father and step father Lawrence Check. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, Dec. 22, at 1:00 at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the Prairie du Chien Evergreen Cemetery.

MARGIE OLSON
Margie E. Olson, 83, Prairie du Chien, formerly of Loyal, died at Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien on Friday, Dec. 20, 2002. Marjory Manier was born June 28, 1919 in Stanley, the daughter of Clifford and Bessie (Ulrey) Manier. She was raised in the Stanley area and graduated from Stanley High School. She was united in marriage to Roy E. Olson on Nov. 4, 1941 in Stanley. After their marriage, they traveled often, due to her husband being in the service during WWII. After his discharge, they moved to Neillsville, where her husband worked for NSP. In 1960, they moved to Loyal and resided there until her husband's death on Feb. 26, 1993. Margie then moved to Prairie du Chien to be near her son and daughter-in-law. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Surviving are her children, Sandra Kay Olson of Plymouth, Minn. Herbert (Sue) of Duluth, Minn., Roy E. Jr. (Alexis) of Menasha, David (Pam) of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild and seven siblings. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Debra Olson in 1997 and four siblings. Services are Tuesday at Cuddie Funeral Home in Loyal, Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiating and burial following in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Margie's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

FREDERICK CEJKA
Frederick J. Cejka, 78, Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1923 in Richland Center, son of John and Helen (Bouzek) Cejka. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He married LaVon (Bonnie) Baures on Oct. 16, 1948 at St. Johns church in Prairie du Chien. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2000. He worked for Decorated Metals and later for Design Homes in Prairie du Chien until his retirement. Fred was an active member of the American Legion and served as a past Commander for the Prairie du Chien Post. He was also a member of the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien. He is survived by a son Allen of Ft. Worth, TX, and a brother John of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter Janice Cejka, two brothers; Robert and Raymond along with a sister Evelyn Taylor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Dec. 17, 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. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be an Eagles Club Tribute at 7 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

J. ANITA BURR
J. Anita Burr, 85, Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002 at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 12, 1917 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Lawrence and Julia (Johnson) Haupt. She married Lonnie Burr on Jan. 27, 1940 in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1983. Anita was an active member of St. Gabriels church and belonged to the Altar Society for many years. She is survived by three sons; Gerald (Carol) of Saginaw, MI, Robert and Michael both of Prairie du Chien, three daughters; Julie Knueppel of Onalaska Mary (Anthony) Berns of Holy Cross, IA and Connie Burr of Sun Prairie, 20 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son, a son Lawrence, her parents, four brothers and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic church, Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a parish rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

GORDON JOHNSRUD
Gordon Johnsrud, 84, of Gays Mills, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. He was born March 5, 1918 to Otis and Anna (Swenson) Johnsrud. He married Louise A. Knight on Nov. 28, 1942. They had just celebrated 60 wonderful years together. He was a member of Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church. He farmed in the Gays Mills and Boscobel area all of his life. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also liked to fish. Surviving are his wife, Louise of Gays Mills; two sons, DuWayne (Jackie) Johnsrud of Eastman, Ronald (Janice) Johnsrud of Gays Mills; six grandchildren, Jennifer Johnsrud, Jarett Johnsrud, Zachary Johnsrud, Nikki Wetter, Nissa Klema, Rustina Johnsrud; seven great-grandchildren, Morgan Johnsrud, Claire Johnsrud, Adam Johnsrud, Alisha Wetter, Ashlin Wetter, Kyle Wetter, Nathaniel Klema. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and six brothers. A private committal service will be held at a later date.

MARTIN KOZELKA
Martin R. Kozelka, 86, Prairie du Chien, started his new journey on Dec. 15, 2002, following an extended illness and hospitalization at the Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. He was born Oct. 26, 1916 in rural Prairie du Chien, son of Joseph and Mary (Cejka) Kozelka. He married Marie Slama on April 13, 1943 at Sioux City, Iowa Air Force Base. He worked at the Woolen Mill, Burgess Cellulose and 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for 28 years. He helped start the Stop and Bop for the youth in the area, VFW Ice Fisheree, stock car races and Operation Santa Claus. He served in the 8th Air Force, 388th Bomb Group, 684th Material Squadron as Section Chief Ordinance Supply stationed in Knettishall, England for two and one half years. He was a life member of the VFW serving as commander and holding other offices. Surviving are his wife Marie of Prairie du Chien; four daughters, Joann Wainwright of Verona, MariLynn Quamme of Madison, Cindy Hutchins of Verona, and Cathy (Rick) Ryan of Mt. Horeb; three sons, Mick (Beverly) of Racine, Rick of Richland Center and Bill (Tracey) of Bellevue, Iowa; nine grandchildren and a sister-in-law Florence Kozelka. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Sharon and Donna, his parents, six brothers, George, Adolf, Edward, Raymond , Clement and Lawrence and one sister Cecelia Check. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach and Rev. James Warosh concelebrating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services. The family requests no flowers - donations may be made to St. Gabriel's Church, Prairie Catholic Schools and the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice program. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family. "We love you Daddy and Grandpa'' A Limb Fallen A limb has fallen, from our family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me, Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you, Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small, Go on with your life, don't just stare at the wall.'' I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, Until the day comes we're together again.''

ANN CHECK
Ann M. Check, 94, La Crosse, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in the Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse.

VEDA BENISH
Veda M. Benish, 91, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born Feb. 24, 1911, in Prairie du Chien to John and Anna (Graap) Steiner. She graduated from Cook County Hospital Nursing School in Chicago, Ill. in 1932 as a registered nurse. She married Frank Benish on April 4, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She worked at General Hospital in Prairie du Chien for 40 years until it closed in 1972 and then worked at Prairie Health Care Center until she retired in 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Jeanette Hagensick of Orange Park, Fla., Marilyn (Marvin) Haefer of Prairie du Chien; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister Lois Horsfall of Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank in 1979; two brothers, Marnold and Gilbert Steiner; one step-sister, Gertrude Bonney and one step-brother William Shereck. Services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Catholic Church.

DALE R. MANN
Dale R. Mann age 58 of Bagley, WI died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.  He was born December 23, 1943 in Prairie du Chien, WI, son of Albert and Irene (Trine) Mann.  After his graduation from college, Dale worked as a commercial artist and produced advertising for various companies and organizations in the Madison and Evansville, WI area. He was a talented artist and enjoyed model cars and sports cars. He was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.  He is survived by his mother Irene Mann of Bagley, WI along with cousins, friends and relatives.  He was preceded in death by his father Albert. A Memorial service will be Saturday 12/14/02 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Paul Graham officiating.  Interment will be held at a later date at the Bagley Cemetery in Bagley, WI.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday 12/14/02 from 10:00 AM until the time of services.

GUY RALPH
Guy C. Ralph, 85, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1917 in Cuba City, son of Clarence and Millie (Geyer) Ralph. He grew up on a dairy farm and attended the one room rural school at North Hollow. He later graduated from Cuba City High School and attended UW Platteville State Teacher's College where he received his B.S. degree in 1940. He later received his masters degree in Agriculture Education at UW-Platteville. He began teaching in Reeseville and married Florence Klem on Aug. 22, 1942. She preceded him in death on May 26, 1984. He taught at Ontario, and Rosendale until he was called to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII in the infantry as an information and education specialist. He returned from service to Prairie du Chien High School and after retirement taught one year at Mar-Mac High School in McGregor. Guy was a Second Ward Alderman in Prairie du Chien for 14 years, and employed at Wal-Mart in Prairie du Chien for 16 years. He was a longtime member of the Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge and the V.F.W. He belonged to the Retired Teacher's Association and in 1972 he was voted the Most Outstanding Vocational Instructor for the State of Wisconsin and in 1983 he was awarded an Honorary American Farmer's Degree at the National F.F.A. Convention. He is survived by two daughters, Christine (William) Seyler of Louisville, Nebr. and Jane (Don) Duggan of Westminster, Colo.; a son David (Bonita) Ralph of Prairie du Chien. Guy remarried Dorothy Linzenmeyer on Feb. 19, 1994 in Prairie du Chien and is survived by his wife Dorothy of Prairie du Chien; stepsons, William (June) Linzenmeyer of Mayville and Robert (Judy) Linzenmeyer of Milwaukee, along with a stepdaughter Sue (David) Pasewald of Horicon; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers-in-law Ray and Lester Tippery and sister-in-law Gladys Spiker. Services were Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites were accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

ALVIN POLODNA
Alvin H. Polodna, 70, Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at Prairie Heath Care Center. He was born Aug. 9, 1932 in Crawford County, son of Henry and Anna (Mezera) Polodna. He served in the U.S. Army and later farmed in the Prairie du Chien area. He worked as a welder for several area businesses. He is survived by 2 daughters, Cynthia (Jeff) Relland of La Crosse and Jean (Don) Piercy of Storm Lake IA; 3 sons, David (Penny), Prairie du Chien, Rick (Janice), Eastman, and Timothy (Peggy) of Platteville, along with 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lorraine McCarthy.
Burial is at Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are preferred. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

HELEN WIESE
Helen Louise Wiese, 93, died November 19, 2002, at the Wesleyan Health Care Center in Rapid City. She was first married to Harold Merwin Whitaker, who died in 1966 after 32 years of marriage. In 1973 she entered into her second marriage with Emil H. Wiese, who died of a stroke in 1986 after 13 years of marriage. Helen Louise Bachman was born Sept. 12, 1909, in Odebolt, Iowa, to parents George and Anna (Plautz) Bachman. Both George and Anna Bachman emigrated to the U.S. prior to 1900 from Germany with their parents and were naturalized U.S. citizens in 1902. She grew up on a farm near Beresford, S.D. and graduated from Beresford High School in 1926. After getting a teaching certificate in Madison, S.D. from Eastern State Teacher's College in 1927, she taught in a small country school for two years. Following her teaching experience she attended Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, S.D. from 1929 to 1931. Work during that time was difficult to find. The college placed her in a position with three companies of adjoining offices that shared her skills of bookkeeping, billing, stenography, collection of accounts and secretarial work. After several years of courtship with Harold Whitaker, she decided to get married. Her job would not allow married women to hold her position. She and Harold Whitaker went to Chicago, Aug. 20, 1934 to attend the World's Fair and to get secretly married in a Methodist Church. They lived separately as single people after returning home so she could continue with her job. Their parents did not know of their marriage until 1936, when she quit her job and went to Rapid City with her husband. They developed a heating, air conditioning, and roofing contracting business that became known as Whitaker & Mattson. Housekeeping and being a mother became her full-time occupation until the untimely death of Harold Whitaker following surgery in 1966. She soon went back to work in the office of Whitaker & Mattson with her son-in-law David Grow and nephew Myron Larson. On Feb. 14, 1973 she married Emil Wiese and moved to Luverne, Minn. Emil's first wife died of cancer several years before his marriage to Helen. They had last dated in the early 1930s. A massive stroke ended Emil's life in 1986. Helen returned to Rapid City to be near her family in 1996. Her death occurred one month following complications from a fractured hip and pelvis. During her life she was active in church work, Eastern Star, and the United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Whitaker, second husband Emil Wiese, brother Albert Bachman, and sister Margaret Young. Surviving are daughter Janice and David Grow of Rapid City; son, Dr. Ren and Beverly Whitaker of Prairie du Chien; stepson James and Gail Wiese of Brooklyn, N.Y.; grandchildren Janna and James Morris of Black Hawk, S.D., Jodi and Reese Kor of Piedmont, S.D., Jeff and Jenny Grow of Hillsboro, Ore., Jay Grow and special friend Linda Bruss of Lake Crystal, Minn., Rohm and Debbie Whitaker of Casper, Wyo. Jody and Monte Stull of Lees Summit, Mo., Jill and Michael Koch of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; step-grandchildren Anna and Ben Miller of Brooklyn, N.Y. Allison Wiese of Houston, Tex. There are twelve great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were Saturday, Nov. 23 at the First United Methodist Church, Rapid City, with Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. Interment was at the Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Methodist Church and the Grow Family Scholarship Fund at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

IVA PARKINS
Iva F. Parkins, 95, Glen Haven, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. She was born March 14, 1907, in Glen Haven township, the daughter of Allen and Edna (Wise) Myers. In 1925, she graduated from Bloomington High School. On Nov. 9, 1929, she married Lloyd Parkins at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1998. Iva was a lifelong member of the Beetown Methodist Church. She loved gardening-especially flowers, crocheting, and was a wonderful cook. She dearly loved her family. Her cat 'Snuff' was her best friend. Surviving are two children, Mary Jane Ley, Potosi; and Maurice (Carol) Parkins, Glen Haven; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Stanley (Edith) Parkins, Bloomington. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and a son-in-law, Donald P. Ley. Funeral services were held on Nov. 25, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial was in the Dodge Cemetery, Beetown township. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

HELEN DUCHARME
Helen E. DuCharme, 83, Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. She was born July 23, 1919 in Viroqua, daughter of Christopher and Minnie (Bruland) Ford. She was a graduate of Vernon County Normal Teacher's College and later taught at the DuCharme Ridge School. She married Ivan DuCharme on June 17, 1941 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1996. She was an active member of St. Patrick's parish in Seneca, and later at St. Gabriel's parish in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by three sons; Edwin (Marty) of Sharpsburg, GA, Owen (Diane) of Seneca, and Glen (Janine) of McGregor, IA, four daughters; Evelyn (Arnie McCullick) Crowley of Steuben, Alice (Dennis) Kirschbaum of Prairie du Chien, Myrna (Randy) Stevenson of Seneca, and Donna (Philip) Burgess of Prairie du Chien, a brother Norman (Marie) Ford of Madison, 28 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons; Neal and Ivan DuCharme, a brother Ogden Ford and a sister Evelyn Ford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sunday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family. In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are preferred to the Great River Care Center, St. Gabriel's Church and St. Patrick's Church.

DUANE BEAN
Duane 'Pete' Bean, 53, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002 at the Prairie Health Care Center after an extended illness. He was born March 1, 1949 in Millville, son of Milo and Velma (Sitts) Bean. He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam era. He worked at Miniature Precision Components in Prairie du Chien. He is survived by two sons; Mark Bean of Decorah, IA and Robert Krantz of Bloomington, four sisters; Janet (Will) Smethurst, Vivian (Harold) Frazier both of Prairie du Chien, Helen (Charles) Stagman of Bagley, and Linda (Harold) Rose of Sturtevant, along with one grandchild, Leah Marie Bean. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Steven and Roger along with a sister Ida Wiedemann. A Memorial service will be Tuesday Nov. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

LEONA FAVRE
Leona A. Favre, 89, Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born on Dec. 25, 1912, at Bagley, daughter of William and Mary (Drexler) Felder. She married Edward D. (Bud) Favre on June 6, 1939, at Prairie du Chien. Edward died on March 27, 1977. Surviving are three children, Sharon (Gary) Lacke of Naples, Fla., James (Margaret) Favre of Rochester, Minn., and Jean (William) Collins of Prairie du Chien; son-in-law Jack Mercer of Rochester, Minn.; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert (Marian) Felder, Bloomington, Lawrence (Alice) Felder, Bloomington; two sisters, Hildegarde 'Sis' (Alex) Osterhaus, Bloomington, and Doris (Vulmar) Bohnenkamp, Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death in addition to her husband and parents, a daughter Peggy Mercer in 1996 and three sisters, Madella Standorf, Alma La Bonne and Mildred Osterhaus. A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien with Father John Wambach officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien where a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Gabriel's Church.

HENRY L. GOLBACH
Henry "Hank" L. Golbach age 83 of Lynxville, WI died unexpectedly Friday 11/8/02 at his home. He was born June 18, 1919 in Antigo, WI, son of William and Lydia (Erickson) Golbach. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II as a flight engineer conducting submarine patrols from South America to Africa. He also served in the Panama Canal Zone in Coco-Solo, Panama. He married Maxine O'Brien on August 30, 1945 in Miami, FL. Hank later worked as a Right of Way Agent for the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation for many years. He designed and built a retirement home for he and Maxine overlooking the Mississippi River. He was a member of the Falling Rock Walleye Club, the V.F.W. Club and the Lion's Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who hunted turkey the day before he died. He is survived by his wife Maxine of Lynxville, WI, 3 sons; Mark (Linda Brazill) and Brian (Caroline) both of Madison, WI and Greg (Heidi) of Stoughton, WI, 3 daughters; Marsha (Joe) Belisle of Sun Prairie, WI, Sara (Ray Fleming) Golbach and Elizabeth Golbach both of Madison, WI, a sister Ethel Gregurich of Delavan, WI, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Joseph, 4 brothers; George, Edward, Joseph and Tony Golbach, a sister Mary Gress, along with a granddaughter Katie Comp. Hank was well liked by people from all walks of life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Tuesday 11/12/02 at 11:00 AM at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, WI, Msgr. John McCarthy officiating. Military Rites will be accorded immediately following the Mass by the Fisher-Lechnir-Wall Post. Interment will be at a later date in the Queen of Peace Cemetery in Antigo, WI. Friends may call on Monday 11/11/02 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, WI where there will be a wake scripture at 6:30 PM. 

REV. CHARLES J. SCHERMAN, S.J
Rev. Charles J. Scherman, S.J., 81, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. He was born August 8, 1921, in Neodesha, Kansas, son of Adolph and Helen (Wagner) Scherman. He attended Marquette University before beginning his theological studies at St. Mary's College in St. Mary's, Kansas. He was ordained at Gesu Church in Milwaukee in 1957. After many assignments including 15 years at St. Gabriel's at Prairie du Chien he served as Associate Pastor of Holy Ghost Church, Chippewa Falls and St. Bridget's Church in Springfield for 18 years. Surviving are three brothers, Dr. Francis Scherman of Milwaukee, Emanuel Scherman of Wellington, Florida and Michael Scherman of South Milwaukee; two sisters, Mary Anne Scherman and Rose Marie Scherman both of Shorewood; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon Monday at Holy Ghost Church, Chippewa Falls, Rev. Al Schmitz, S.J. of St. Paul will be celebrant of the Mass. The homilist will be Rev. John Wambach, S.J. of Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at Holy Ghost Church, Chippewa Falls. There will be a Christian Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will also be held at Gesu Church in Milwaukee Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will be at the church from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial will be Wednesday morning in the Jesuit section of Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee. From the Pastor of Holy Ghost Church, Father Doerre, Fr. Scherman spent 18 years with us at Holy Ghost and St. Bridget's and we have all learned to respect and admire his deep spirituality. He will live in the memory of all of us. He invariably ended his homilies by saying, "Thanks for listening to me, sisters and brothers."We did. Thank you, Charlie. Horan Funeral Home, in Chippewa Falls assisted the family.

WILLIAM F. LONG
William F. Long, 58, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at his home of natural causes. He was born Dec. 24, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Clato and Mildred (Kautman) Long. He married Diane Millin on Jan. 31, 1961. He worked as a product tester for 3M in Prairie du Chien for 40 years. He was a member of the Prairie du Chien Fire Department for over 35 years, and was an avid sports fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are three children, Shane W. (Tricia) Long of Onalaska, Tracy (Joanna) Long and Tammy Long, both of Denton, Texas; Diane Long of Prairie du Chien; six grandchildren, Tad, Lindsey, Tyler, Katlyn, Michelle and Cameron; five siblings, Richard (Jill) Long of Dubuque, Ia., Larry (Arlene) Long of Prairie du Chien, Shirley Long of La Crosse, Clato Jr., (Phyllis) Long and Mary Long both of Prairie du Chien and his mother Mildred Long of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Robert. Services are Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where friends may call beginning at 5 p.m.

CLARENCE THEISEN
Clarence J. Theisen, 89, Monona, IA, passed away Nov. 10, 2002, at the Good Samaritan Center in Postville, IA following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1913, to Joseph and Celia (Friedman) Theisen on a farm near Luxemburg, IA. He attended rural country schools and later attended Holy Trinity Elementary in Luxemburg. He was united in marriage to Lucille Welter on Oct. 18, 1939. They farmed in the Luxemburg area until 1945, when they purchased a farm near Monona and resided there until he retired from farming in the 1970's. They moved to Monona, and lived there until his move to the Postville Good Samaritan Center in August 1998. While farming, Clarence also sold seed corn. After retirement from farming, he enjoyed continuing his favorite thing, tilling the soil by plowing and preparing gardens. He also worked part time at the Monona Sawmill. For many years, Clarence was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Monona. Clarence is survived by his wife, Lucille; one son, Virgil (Marlene) of Flagstaff, AZ; three daughters, Verna (Richard) Panka, Prairie du Chien, WI, Shirley (Duane) Bushman, Decorah, IA and Diane (Brian) Colby, Sioux City, IA; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Leola Petsche, Guttenberg; sisters-in-law, Nettie Theisen, Dubuque, Pauline Theisen, Cedar Rapids and Dorene Leo, Des Moines and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randall; sister, Alma Wilwert; brothers, Charles, LaVern, Harold and Arnie. Casket Bearers: (Grandsons) Brice Colby, Todd Bushman, Stacy Bushman, Chad Bushman, Jeff Panka, Greg Panka, Dave Panka, Paul Panka A Mass of Christian Burial was Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Monona, IA with Rev. John Moran. Interment followed at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Monona. The Leonard Funeral Home of Monona assisted the family.

LEONA SPROSTY
Leona Sprosty, 86, Seneca, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 22, 1916 in Eastman township, daughter of John and Mary (Degnan) Nolan. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Prairie du Chien and later taught at B.A. Kennedy, Wauzeka and the Wall Ridge Schools. She married Bernard Sprosty on June 18, 1941 at St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien. She was an active member of St. Patricks Church in Seneca and was a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed fishing, dancing and spending time with family. Leona was always thankful for visitors. She is survived by her husband Bernard of Seneca, two sons; James (Susan) of Batavia, and Jerome (Cindy) of Vernal, UT, three daughters; Lucille (Darwin) Kosak of DeSoto, Bernadine (Mark) Anderson of Gillette, WY and Barbara (Michael) Check of Prairie du Chien, a brother Clement (Bev) Nolan of Marquette, IA, a brother in law Jim Coffman of Dayton, OH, a sister Phyllis Gokey of Prairie du Chien, 22 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons; Michael and Francis, an infant daughter Marilyn, two sisters; Rosemary Coffman and Norine Wendland and her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are preferred to St. Patrick's Church, Seneca First Responders, North Crawford Rescue Squad and the Prairie du Chien EMS. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again ~ may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

VICTORIA HOUSTON
Victoria Houston, 40, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born on Dec. 17, 1961 to Roy and Bertha (Brown) Deer in La Crosse. She attended Little Big Horn High School in Chicago, Ill. Surviving are her husband, Tim Houston of Prairie du Chien; her children Jerome Houston and Jennifer Morgan both of Prairie du Chien; two granddaughters, Alexis Gossman and Taylor Houston; brothers, Reggie Deer of Idaho, Darrell Deer of North Dakota, Rory ÒLennyÓ Deer of La Crosse, a sister, Audrey Adam of Bowler, other relatives, friends and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Bertha; two brothers, Cecil and Keith Deer; two sisters, Cindy and Joyce; grandparents, James and Isabelle (Carley) Brown and Oscar and Mary (Thundercloud) Deer. Traditional Ho-Chunk Funeral Services were held Friday, Nov. 15, at the Blue Wing Community Center, Tomah, Jack Monegar officiating. Visitation was Thursday at the Blue Wing Community Center. The Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah assisted the family.

FRANK KRATOCHVILL, SR
Frank H. Kratochvill SR., 75, Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born April 20, 1927 in Muscoda, son of Henry and Anna (Sickert) Kratochvill. He married Phyllis Cullen on Feb. 17, 1947 at St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien. He owned and operated a frozen food delivery business for a number of years and worked at Pladium Bowl in Prairie du Chien. He later retired from 3M Company in Prairie du Chien after 22 years of service in the Maintenance Department. Frank loved Christmas and many children enjoyed his role as Santa Claus through the years. He is survived by his wife Phyllis of Prairie du Chien, a son Frank Jr. (Roberta) of Prairie du Chien, four daughters; Kay Russell of Prairie du Chien, Connie (Leland) Hutchison of Cedar Rapids, IA, Kathy Skaar of Little Chute, and Patricia (Steve) Schauf of Prairie du Chien, two brothers; Ray of Blue River, and Joe (Norma) of Florida, a sister Alice (Tony) Hrubes of Montfort, 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Henry and George along with four sisters; Helen, Dorothy, Mary and Anna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriels Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a wake scripture at 8 p.m.

PEGGY DAVID
Peggy Sue David, 44, of Oregon, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at St. Marys Hospital from a ruptured aneurysm. She was born October 12, 1958 in Madison to Everette and Nancy (Wirth) Johnson. She married Lyle David on September 9, 1978. She did childcare from her house and most recently worked at Menard's. Surviving are her husband, Lyle; a daughter, Rebecca, both of Oregon; her parents, Everette and Nancy Johnson, of Madison; two brothers, James and Jeff of Madison; a sister, Merri Helt of Middleton and many other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, on Saturday, Father Bill Connell presiding with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for Rebecca's education fund. The Gunderson Oregon Funeral Home assisted the family. "Peggy was a loving mother, wife, and daughter and will be dearly missed by all."

FRANCIS MARA
Francis W. Mara, 81, Eastman, WI died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1921 in Eastman, son of Peter and Carrie (Pecota) Mara. He married Cecelia DuCharme on Aug. 24, 1943 at St. Gabriel's Church In Prairie du Chien. He farmed in the Eastman/Wauzeka area most of his life. He was a member of the Eastman Fire Dept. for many years and was an avid horse lover. He is survived by his wife Cecelia of Eastman, 3 sons; Peter of Eastman, Gary (Sue) and Randy (Robin) both of Wauzeka, 6 daughters; Mary (Gerald) Krachey of Wauzeka, Jeanne (Lyle) Enke of Janesville, Jan (Jerry) Rutter of Prairie du Chien, Kathy (Jim) Degnan and Sandy (Tom) McCullick both of Wauzeka, and Gayle (Jesse) Aspenson of Prairie du Chien, WI, 3 sisters; Sr. Blanche Mara O.S.F. of Campbellsport, Martha DuCharme of Eastman, and Magdalen Dinnell of Cedar Rapids, IA, 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers; Joseph and 2 infant brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church,Eastman, with Msgr. John McCarthy and Fr. John Cassidy Concelebrating, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a parish rosary at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Patrick “Pat” Steven Peterson, age 51 of rural Richland Center and formerly of Viroqua died suddenly early Sunday morning November 3rd, 2002 at his cabin at Victory, rural DeSoto of an apparent heart attack. He was born on November 24, 1950 in Viroqua to Hans and Naomi (Johns) Peterson. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1968 and on November 30, 1968 married Kay Peterson in Viroqua. He farmed and then worked for B. J. Valentine Construction until Mr. Valentine’s death. He then operated the business as Peterson Construction until 1997 when he went to work for Acme Construction of Prairie du Chien where he was a crane operator building bridges at the time of his death. In 1988, he and his wife, Kay started K & P Trailer Sales and it is currently operated by their son, Derek. Pat was an avid gun collector and a member of the National Rifle Association. When his boys were young he fished and hunted with them. Patrick included his sons in every activity he was involved in. In 1998 he and Kay purchased a summer home north of Victory and he truly enjoyed the Mississippi.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Kay, two sons, Dane (Traci) Peterson and Derek Peterson, both of Richland Center, four grandchildren, Dana Michelle, Brooke Renee, Payton Marie, and Ryan Patrick Peterson, his father, Hans Peterson of Viroqua, five brothers, Scott Michael “Mike” Peterson of Folsom, Paul (Chris) Peterson and Eric (Linda Romeo) Peterson, both of Waukesha, Mark “Zeke” Peterson of Viroqua, Matthew “Matt” Peterson of Readstown, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother in October, 1979.
Blessed be his memory.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 6th, 2002 at the Thorson Funeral Home in Viroqua with Pastor Stephanie Steiner officiating. The vocalist was Roger Peterson and the pianist was Patty Moilien. Burial was in the Asbury Methodist Cemetery at rural Viroqua. Serving as pallbearers were Andy Sherry, Chris Christopherson, Bryant Clark, Steve Clark, Rick Salmon, Mike Henrikson, Mike McClurg and Errett Cox.