2006 Death Notices

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2006 Obituaries

RUTH MENG
Ruth W. Meng 86, of Winneconne, and formerly of Bagley, passed away Monday December 25, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh.
She was born November 4, 1920, in Wyalusing Township, daughter of Erven and Edith (Franke) Havill.
She married John Meng on December 27, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1983. Together they farmed and after moving to Baldwin, Iowa, Ruth managed a tavern there.
She is survived by a daughter Doris (Darwin) Current of Omro, and a on Jack (Janet) Meng of Milwaukee; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband one infant brother and a sister Doris.
Funeral services will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the Bagley Cemetery in Bagley. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

MARY SABINS
Mary L. Sabins 78, of Prairie du Chien went to her Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2006, at the Bethany-St. Joseph's Care Center in La Crosse.
She was born September 12, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa daughter of William and Hazel (Mindham) Kane.
She married Ken DuCharme on April 30, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1977. She later married Louis Sabins on July 1, 1978. He preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1988.
She worked at National Decorated Metals, The Memorial Hospital and Green Thumb Employment in Prairie du Chien. She later managed the Prairie City Bank in Seneca. She was an active member of the Eagles Club, the "Dingalings" and the Red Hat Society in Prairie du Chien. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be sadly missed by all.
She is survived by two sons, Michael "Mick" (A.J.) DuCharme of Steuben, and David DuCharme of La Crosse; a daughter; Kay (Gary) Kozelka of DeSoto; a brother Kenneth (Viola) Kane of Prairie du Chien, three sisters, Ruth Ertel of Prairie du Chien, Florence Folbrecht of Stoughton, and Rose Mason of Madison; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, an infant daughter, three brothers, Bernard, Paul and Raymond Kane along with two sisters, Alice Johnson and Ellen Potratz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Seneca, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be an Eagles Club Auxiliary tribute at 7 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m., and also at the church hall on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

MATIAS PETTERA
Mathias G. "Matt" Pettera, 88, of Boscobel, passed away on Friday December 22,2006, at Merriter Hospital in Madison.
He was born on November 30, 1918, in Neilsville the son of George and Katheryn (Mueller) Pettera.
He married Margaret Crowley Dremesa on June 7, 1985, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. Matt was a WWII Air Force veteran stationed in England. He is survived by his wife Margaret of Boscobel; six step-sons, Donald (Norma) Dremsa of Old Orchard Beach Maine, Douglas (Kilsa) Dremsa of Boscobel,Joseph (Machelle) Dremsa of Boscobel David (Tammy) Dremsa of Waukesha, Daniel Dremsa of Prairie du Chien, Michael (Cheri) Dremsa of Boscobel; six step-daughters, Rosemary (Dale) Hall of Steuben, Peggy (Stan) Updike of Boscobel, Theresa (Robert) Brewer of Boscobel, Lori (Gary) Hines Gays Mills, Catherine (John) Sherman of Birmingham Alabama, Mary (Paul) Muenzenberger of Holman; fifty grandchildren 39 great-grandchildren three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Check of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by a step-son Fred Dremsa Jr., one step-granddaughter, Darcy Hall along with one sister and two brothers.
A mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wauzeka, Father Eugene Wolfe officiating and burial was in the Boscobel Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by the Blake-Semrade American Legion and the Gilbertson-Pitzer VFW both of Boscobel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Boscobel Rescue Squad. The Kendall Funeral Service In Boscobel is assisting the family.

VIRGINIA DOOLEY
Virginia M. "Ginny" Dooley, nee Bouzek, 70, beloved wife of Daniel T., devoted mother of Darren (Laura) and Ted (Tara). Loving grandmother of Chantel, Taylor, Ryan, and Maggie. Dear sister of Eugene (Colleen) Bouzek. Fond aunt of many, cherished daughter of the late Frank and Nettie Bouzek.
Funeral services are Friday at 9:15 from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle, (on Route 53, 1/2 mile south of Ogden), to St. Joan of Arc Church, Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 3-9 p.m. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice will be appreciated. For service info call 630-964-9392.

L. LAUREL KAST
L. Laurel Kast, 96, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday December 13, 2006, at his son's home in Prairie du Chien.
He was born on January 24, 1910, in Crawford County to Louis and Wilma (Whiteaker) Kast.
He was married December 29, 1931, in Crawford County to Helen Anderson. She preceded him in death on May 12, 1996. He then was married March 4, 2002, in Monona, Iowa, to Laurie Bernhard.
Laurel lived in Crawford County most of his life where he ministered to many people. He is survived by his wife Laurie Kast of Prairie du Chien; daughter Sue (Dudley) Pippin of Madison; son, David (Annette) Kast of Prairie du Chien; four grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Vivian Kast of Rockford, Eveline Kast of Beloit. He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents and three brothers.
Services will be held Saturday, at 11 a.m. at Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel, with Pastor Scott Jacobs officiating. Burial will be at the Coleman-Whiteaker Cemetery, Bell Center. Friends may call Friday, from 5- to 8 p.m. at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel.

JANE FRALICK
Jane I. Fralick, 88 of Boscobel, passed away on Friday December 15, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
She was born on June 3, 1918, in Boscobel, the daughter of Milton and Jane (Riley) Roberts.
She married Earl Fralick on March 3, 1939, in Dubuque Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1983.
She was a retired school teacher serving education for 41 years.
She is survived by one son Stephen Fralick of Boscobel; five Grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one sister Shirley Newlum of Oregon; a sister-in-law, Margaret Roberts of Seneca. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Jane Welsh, a grandson Sam Earl Fralick; four brothers and one sister.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel, Pastor Stan Pegram officiating with burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials my be given to the Boscobel Fire Department, Boscobel Rescue Squad or the Boscobel Senior Meal Site. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.

GEORGE ROBERTS
George M. Roberts, 65 of Gays Mills passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006 at his home.
He was born in Chicago, Ill. January 18, 1941, son of George and Vera (Whitney) Roberts.
George was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the U.S.S. Boston. He belonged to the Boone American Legion Post 77 and was past Chaplain; he then transferred to McCormick Rose American Legion Post #308, Gays Mills; he was also a member of the VFW and the Moose Lodge.
George owned and operated a Roofing and Siding business for many years; and later tended bar at many locations.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children Lloyd (Belinda) Roberts, Julie (Ken) Spoden, Lance (Dawn) Roberts; step-children, Ann (Bob) Rood, Mark (Mary) Ballard, Lynn (Tom) Ozaki, Mike (Edith) Ballard, Sherrie (Alan) Sime, Herbert (Kindra) Copus, Kathy (Tim) Showen, Annette (Richard) Kirchoff, Michael Copus, Tim Copus, Rhonda Schoon, and Michael Schoon; by twenty nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also by a sister Lillian (Mike) Luckfield; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-parents, Lloyd and Peggy Lyons; and by a brother Harry Roberts.
George was a proud bartender; and the nicest guy you'd ever have a drink with. "George never met a stranger."
A Celebration of George's life will be Saturday at Michael's Pub, Gays Mills, from 1 until 3 p.m. It is requested that flower memorials not be sent. Committal of Georges remains will be at a later date in the Bell Center Cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills is assisting the family.

WILMA STRAUMAN
Wilma Strauman, 95, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 24, 2006 following a short illness.
She was born in Prairie du Chien and grew up on a farm near the Mississippi River.
She moved to Tampa in 1952 and was employed for over 25 years as a department manager for W. T. Grant Store. Wilma was one of a group of friends who worked for many years known as ³The Grant Girls.'' They met regularly for outing, birthdays and trips for over 30 years.
A celebration of Wilma's life was November 5, at the Unity Church of Today.
Wilma is survived by her daughter Joan C. Strauman of Tampa, numerous nieces and nephews and her extended family. She was preceded in death by her five sisters and three brothers.

ZOLA BECWAR
Zola M. Becwar, 83, of Eastman, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 13, 1923, in daughter of John and Estella (Huard) Ostrander.
She married Donald Becwar November 20, 1941, in Eastman. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1976.
Zola enjoyed fishing, playing cards and was a great practical joker.
She is survived by a son Gary (Judy) Becwar of Eastman; two daughters, Sharon (Wenceslaus) Mezera and Janice (Milo) Thornton both of Eastman; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother Lavelle "Pal" Ostrander and one grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday December 14, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, Rev. Tom Huff officiating, 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 wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

ERIC BREUER
Eric S. Breuer, 38, of Janesville, formerly of Patch Grove, died Friday, December 8, 2006, near Janesville.
He was born March 9, 1968, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Larry and Colleen (Lester) Breuer.
Eric lived in rural southwest Wisconsin near Patch Grove until 1985.
Eric then moved to Janesville, where he attended high school. He worked as a concrete finisher for J. P. Cullen, Inc. in Janesville, and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and collector of shed whitetail and elk antlers.
Eric was well-known in the Janesville and Madison areas as one of the top and most highly sought after concrete finishers.
Eric was a wonderful father and treasured the time he was able to spend with his children. He always put his children first, before his own needs, and was heavily involved in their school activities. Eric would take his children bike riding, four-wheeling, and hiking, and would involve them in many other indoor and outdoor activities.
Eric is survived by his four children, Autumn, Forest, Sierra, and Leif, who live in Janesville; his mother and stepfather, Colleen (David) Anderson, Show Low, Ariz.; his father, Larry Breuer, Marquette; one brother, Bryan (Nicole) Breuer, Littleton, Colo.; two sisters, Lisa Plotz, Woodman, and Lacey Anderson, Denver, Colo.; three step-brothers, Kevin (Machel) Anderson, Fort Lee, Va., Kirk Anderson, Conifer, Colo., and Kory Anderson, Portage; his step-grandfather, Leland Anderson, Bagley; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo and Dorothy Lester, Boscobel; and Julius and Paula Breuer, Patch Grove; and his step-grandmother, Elsie Anderson. There will be a private family visitation and funeral on Thursday, at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington with burial to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Patch Grove. An Eric S. Breuer memorial fund has been established for his children.

SHEILA BARNETT
Sheila Barnett age 68 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Weds., Dec. 6, 2006. She was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Bermondsey, England, daughter of Harry and Nora (Black) Snell. She worked at Wyalusing Academy in Prairie du Chien for the past 15 years. Sheila was a member of the Faith Evangelical Free Church in Prairie du Chien, and was a devoted grandmother and gardener. She is survived by 3 sons; Chris (Jane) Barnett of Peosta, IA, Jon Barnett of Milwaukee, WI and Kevin Barnett of Akron, OH, 2 daughters; Kim Barnett of Prairie du Chien and Carol (Rob) Blascoe of Racine, WI her mother Nora Hughes of Warboys, England, 2 half sisters; Hazel Fielding and Phillipa Hughes both of Warboys, England, 6 grandchildren; Erica, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Kelli, David and Allison, along with 1 great grandchild Courtney. She was preceded in death by her father and a son Craig Barnett. A Memorial service will be held Sat., Dec. 9, 2006 at 3:30 PM at the Faith Evangelical Free Church in Prairie du Chien with Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the church on Sat. Dec. 9, 2006 from 2:00 PM until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

MARY THOMAS
Mary E. Thomas age 72 of rural Prairie du Chien passed away Sun., Nov. 26, 2006 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI . She was born Jan. 16, 1934 in Eastman, WI, daughter of George and Veronica (Sprosty) Thomas. She was a member of St. JohnÍs Church and worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for over 30 years.
She is survived by 3 brothers; Leo (Thelma) Thomas of Johnson Creek, WI, Terry (Vivian) and Peter (Marijane) Thomas both of Prairie du Chien, a sister Georgia Eggleston of Canterbury, CT along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers; Joseph, Richard and Martin Thomas and a sister Margaret Braun.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. JohnÍs Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Weds., Nov. 29, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a rosary at 4:00 PM and a wake scripture at 7:30 PM.

DONALD MINK
Donald Walter Mink, age 82, of Prairie du Chien, entered into Heaven on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.æ Donald was born on July 14, 1924, in Waterloo Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, to Adam and Julia (Elskamp) Mink.
On July 26, 1947, Donald was united in marriage to Mary L. Meyers at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Donald enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in the South Pacific during World War II. æHe later worked in Kenosha at American Motors. æIn 1962, he opened Don Mink Plumbing and Heating in Patch Grove, serving the area until 1984.æ Donald was a member of the United Methodist Church in Patch Grove, the American Legion Post No.5 of Patch Grove, and a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in Bloomington He enjoyed gardening and woodworking and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Prairie du Chien; his children: Patricia (Phil) Kirschbaum, Patch Grove; Jim (Deb) Mink, Prairie du Chien; Cynthia (Larry) Busch, Patch Grove; Jeffrey (Lisa) Mink, Prairie du Chien; and Kim (John) Curtis, Patch Grove; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mae Day and Helen Leeser, both of Lancaster; a sister-in-law, Carole Mink, Alabama; many nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers: Virgil, Leland "Gus", Keith, Claude, and Herbert.
The funeral service to honor the life of Donald will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Patch Grove with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington, and Thursday morning after 9:00 a.m. at the church. A Donald W. Mink memorial fund has been established.

EVELYN EGGERT
Evelyn B. Eggert, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien following a long illness.
Evelyn was born November 12, 1915, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Albert and Alvina (Poch) Eggert. She lived in Milwaukee for a time and later moved to Prairie du Chien in 1967.
She worked as a nurse assistant and later at Jeffer's Black Angus Supper Club. She was one of the original residents of River Crest Apartments where she lived for 26 years, before moving to Prairie Maison.
Evelyn is survived by two nieces, Judith Jacobson of E. Troy, Sue (Chip) Gentz, and a nephew William (Mardell) Winter, both of Prairie du Chien; grand niece Dawn (Jon) Paul, grand nephews, Barry Winter, Alex (Lisa) Dearborn, Marc Jacobson, great-grand niece Callie Paul, great grand-nephews, Issac Dearborn, Cole Paul and Max Dearborn. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, A. Ruth Winter, Michell Moorhatch and Frederick Eggert.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the church on Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.

ELEANOR MOON
Eleanor I. Moon, 81, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, December 4, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 15, 1925, in Buena Vista, Iowa, daughter of Ernie and Lillie (Maybee) Martin.
She married Elmer Moon on April 9, 1949, in Prairie du Chien.
She worked at National Decorated Metals, Burgess Cellulose and later for 3M Company in Prairie du Chien. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary and the Royal Neighbors. Eleanor brought endless joy and happiness to all that knew her throughout her life. She was a ray of sunshine, full of energy and was a lady of many interests and talents.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of over 57 years, Elmer Moon of Prairie du Chien; a son Ernie (Gloria) Moon of Willow Springs, Ill.; a daughter Carol (Ken) Osmer of Cottage Grove, six grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene Kapinus and Hazel Lechnir both of Prairie du Chien; a brother Basil (Carla) Martin of LaCrosse; many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, at 10 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where there will be an American Legion Auxiliary tribute at 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home.

ETHEL WARD
Ethel M. Ward, 81, of Boscobel, formerly of Mt. Sterling, passed away Tuesday December 5, 2006 at Boscobel Area Health Care Boscobel.
She was born on July 16, 1925 in Marietta Twp. to Loren and Esther(Kast) Curtis.
She was married to Ronald Ward and he preceded her death in 1985.
She is survived by Daughter Margy(Jim) Durbin of Apppleton 4 sons Carl Ward of Harpers Ferry, IA. Russell(Elvie) Ward of Shamrock, TX. David (Debbie) Ward of Wauzeka Richard Ward of Shamrock, TX 17 Grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren Daughter-in-law Marlene Ward of Mt. Sterling
Sister Eunice Dagnon of Platteville Brother Dale(Betty) Curtis of Wauzeka
Preceded in death by her husband, a son, Art, 3 sisters and a brother.
Private Family Services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 9:30 AM at Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel. Burial will be at the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, December 8, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel.

ARLENE HUBKA
Arlene (Ready) Hubka passed away at the Prairie Memorial Hospital on November 19, following a short illness.
She was born November 7, 1925 the daughter of George and Lydia Ready. She was born in Plum Creek and later moved to Bagley and attended grade school there. She graduated from B.A. Kennedy High School in Prairie du Chien in 1943.
She married Leon Hubka on December 26, 1947. They had two sons, Donald and Rodney. They lived most of their life in Muskego where Leon was a barber and Arlene was a housewife and mother.
They enjoyed many interesting trips through the U.S. They were members of the Presbyterian Church for 50 years where Arlene served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.
She is survived by her son Rodney and wife Bonnie and their two children of Moorhead, Minn., Don's wife Jean and their five children and two great-grandchildren, four of Muskego; also a sister Dolores Oswald and nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law John Jones and special friends Dorothy Konichek and Bernice Fuller of Prairie du Chien.

ANGEL KEHOE
Angel GraciAnn Kehoe infant daughter of Nathan and Heather (Backes) Kehoe passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

MARIAN YANNA
Marian "Ginny" V. Yanna 72, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday November 20, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1934, in Beetown, daughter of Harrison and Marie (Reed) Robinson.
She married Roger Yanna on July 20, 1957, in Lancaster.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Roger of Prairie du Chien, three sons, Donald Yanna of Sheboygan, Kenneth Yanna of Swisher, Iowa and Steven Yanna of Portage; two sisters, Charlotte Gilbertson of Galena, Ill. and Betty Roush of Garland, Texas; two grandchildren Jessica and Bryan Yanna. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Iva Watters, Mary Tremelling and Ruby Moseman, a brother Marvin Robinson and two half brothers; Melvin and Raymond Robinson, along with a grandson Justin Yanna.
Funeral services were Friday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel with James Griffis officiating, with burial in the Rock Church Cemetery in Livingston.

LELAND PERRIN
Leland J. Perrin, 91, of Bloomington, died Monday, November 20, 2006, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.
He was born on July 4, 1915, in Waterloo Township, Potosi, to James and Minnie (Rech) Perrin.
Leland was united in marriage to Vivian Durnen on April 18, 1942, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington.
He was a long time Bloomington area farmer with Registered Angus cattle and he also had an interest in training and racing trotters and pacers.
Leland has held offices in the Registered Angus Association and the United States Trotting Association.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian, of Lancaster; two sisters, Dorothy Okey of Dubuque, Iowa, and Ruth (Woodie) Grisham of Saledo, Texas; special friends, Rosann Horkheimer and Iola Knutson, both of Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Charles, Frank, Virgil, and Donald Perrin; and two sisters, Opal Lewis and Lucille Ackerman.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. The Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

LAWRENCE NUSSBAUM
Lawrence Paul Nussbaum, 85, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, November 23, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 12, 1921, in Yale, Mich., son of George and Hillary (Wells) Nussbaum.
He served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the European Theatre.
He married Marcella Shulka on June 15, 1949, at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien.
Paul worked for the City of Prairie du Chien in the Street Department for many years until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed traveling after retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Marcie Nussbaum of Prairie du Chien; a daughter Linda (Harvey) Zabel of Prairie du Chien; four grandchildren, Sandy (Stuart) Seffrood of S. Wayne, Nancy (Chris) French of Fennimore, Gail (Chad) Winkers of Platteville, and Harley Zabel of Prairie du Chien.
Funeral services were Saturday, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

DIAN EMERSON
Dian Emerson 70, formerly of Janesville, passed away November 16, 2006, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Dian was born September 8, 1936, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Warren and Mary Louise Pier Shawley.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 52 years Darwin E. Emerson; her four adoring daughters Cindy, Sandy, Sheri and Sue; two sisters, Todd Schott of Englewood, Fla., Lee Graap of Janesville; a sister and brother-in-law Molly and Eugene Drallmeir of Plover ; five Grandchildren, Joey, Christy, Sara, Katie and Sarah and several nieces and nephews. Di was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents, her brother Philip Shawley, two daughters Cris and Angela and Grandson Jason.
Services were held on November 19, at the Higgens-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland, Ohio. Dian was loved by all whose life she touched.

NANCY BAILEY
Nancy L. Bailey, 72, of Marshfield, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.
She was born March 11, 1934, in Beloit, the daughter of Herbert and Genevieve Hill Binger.
She was a 1952 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. Nancy married Don D. Bailey on August 23, 1953, in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in Beloit.
Nancy was a professional artist as well as being a secretary. Nancy was also a photo oil colorist for R. G. Sharpe in Beloit in the early 1950's. Nancy and Don lived in California for 16 years as well as 16 years in Prairie du Chien. They moved to Louisville, Kentucky five years before they retired and moved back to Wisconsin to retire in a log cabin at Castle Rock Estates, near Mauston.
While living in California she was active in the Women's Civic Club and helped with the Bloodmobile. She even designed posters for the blood drive.
Surviving are two children, a son Mark (Marilyn) Bailey of Marshfield, and a daughter Christina (Greg), Filburn of Louisville, Kentucky; three grandchildren, James and Jeffery Bailey of Marshfield, and Kayla Bailey of Hutchinson, Minn.; one great- grandchild, Rhian Tucker of Hutchinson, Minn.; one niece, Cindy (Bud) Geers of Wauconda, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, her parents and two sisters.
Funeral Services were Saturday, in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, with the Deacon Rev. Georgeanne Cusic officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the House of the Dove, 613 Western St. Marshfield, WI 54449.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.

RUTH SOLBERG
Ruth B. Solberg, 74 of rural Ferryville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove where she had lived since May of 2005.
She was born on her family farm near Richmond, Ill., May 3, 1932, the daughter of Einar and Esther (Anderson) Behrents.
Ruth graduated from Richmond-Burton High School in 1950. She started her college education at Carthage College; then graduated from UW Stout in 1950.
She married Ernest L. Solberg on June 8, 1957 in Abbotsford. They farmed in Crawford County; and during this time Ruth taught at Seneca Schools until she became the Crawford County Extension Agent; following this time, she taught at North Crawford High School for 25 years; and was past president of the Teachers Education Association. She retired from teaching in 1990.
Ruth was very active in church life at Utica Lutheran Church; teaching Sunday School, and as a past president of W.E.L.C.A. Her hobbies when she had the time were sewing, quilting and family history.
Surviving are her son Donald (Cathy) Solberg of Chevy Chase, Md.; and her daughter, Janet (Peter) Rowe of Kirkland, Wash.; and by two grandsons, Matthew and Aaron Rowe; two sisters, Phyllis (Robert) Johnson of Eau Claire and Joyce (Joe) Pearson of Warrens; other relatives, friends and colleagues. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest on Oct. 18, 2006 and her daughter, Carolyn on August 22, 2006.
Funeral services were Monday at Utica Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Utica Lutheran Church.

ARLOWYN KELLER
Arlowyn M. Keller, (nee Ostrander) Milwaukee, unexpectedly died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 83 years.
She was born in Seneca June 23, 1923, and lived most of her life in Milwaukee.
She attended Seneca High School and in 1940 married Orlyn and moved to the "big city" (Milwaukee) in the early 50's.
Arlowyn with her husband Orlyn in the late 50's early 60's owned Keller Trucking where she drove a 10 ton asphalt truck and was involved in resurfacing hundreds of streets, avenues and boulevards in the city of Milwaukee. Together they hauled asphalt from May thru November, then hauled semi-trailers loaded with fuel oil. Orlyn and Arlowyn also owned a tavern. Whoever got home first opened up the place and they ran until midnight. They were up again at 5 a.m. to be at the trucking jobsite by 6 a.m. Arlowyn began driving in 1949 when their trucks were on a gravel job and ran short of drivers.
After her husband died in 1966 she subsequently took a job at J.C. Penny's warehouse from which she retired after 20 years.
She is survived by her loving children Barbara Sutton (Virgil deceased), Marilyn Rybacki, Howard (Judith) and Ronald (Deborah), sister of Donald (Elaine) Ostrander; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arloyn was preceded in death by her husband, Orlyn; father and mother Ed and Ethel Ostrander (nee Sterling) and brother Leighton (Caroline), granddaughter Kelli Mutluck, great-granddaughter Danika Ketterhagen and good friend Jerry Michalak.
Visitation will be at the John J. Wallock Funeral Home Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with graveside services at Arlington Cemetery.

FRANKLIN FISCHER
Franklin "Frank" D. Fischer, 72, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at his home after a short illness.
He was born March 5, 1934, in Prairie du Chien, son of Jake and Loretta (Strauman) Fischer.
He married Elaine Stluka on May 4, 1963, at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked as a butcher for the Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store for 17 years and later at 3M Company in Prairie du Chien until his retirement in 1996 after 27 years.
He served in the Army National Guard for 13 years, was a member of the Eagles Club and the Knights of Columbus. He loved playing cards, bowling and cooking. Frank was an avid football and basketball fan and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years Elaine of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Janet (Martin) Kirschbaum of Glen Haven, and Maureen (Robert) McCarty of Hot Springs, S.D.; two sons, Andrew of Cottage Grove, Minn. and Daryl of Platteville; four sisters, Loretta Colgan of Big Rock, Ill., Mamie Bluhm of Prairie du Chien, Patricia (Gene) Taylor of Clinton, and Mary Wilkinson of Duncan, Okla.; three brothers, Don (Delores) and John (Betty) both of Prairie du Chien and Alfred of Maysville, N.C. along with three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Carl, Robert, Richard and Victor along with a sister Lucille.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday 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 assisted the family. The Knights of Columbus Rosary was at 7 p.m., an Eagles Club Tribute at 7:30 p.m. and a wake scripture at 8p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Prairie Catholic Schools, Prairie du Chien Rescue Squad or the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice Program.

HILDA STEIGER
Hilda A. Steiger, 90, of Bloomington, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at Grant Regional Health Center.
She was born May 20, 1916, in Cassville, the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Mumm) Esser.
She graduated from Cassville High School and then attended nursing school in Dubuque, Iowa.
On April 24, 1939, she married John Steiger in Cassville. Together they farmed all of their lives in the Bloomington area.
She is survived by three children, Jim (Maryann) Steiger, Bagley, Gene (Betty) Steiger, Bloomington, and Bob (Carol ) Steiger, Bloomington; 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marge Herbers, Bloomington; two sisters-in-law: Alma Esser, Lancaster; and Viola Steiger, Woodstock, Ill.; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on November 18, 1977; her parents; five brothers: Carl, Vince, Lee, John, and Bernard Esser; and one sister, Irma Burke.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 4 7 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington, where a 4 p.m. rosary will be held. Friends may also call after 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Mary's School in Bloomington.

CARL MESSERLI
Carl J. Messerli 83, of rural Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born February 9, 1923, in Bridgeport Township, son of Walter and Edna (Waller) Messerli.
He married Ann Pulvermacher on November 20, 1944, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Boscobel. He farmed most of his life in the area.
He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Ann Messerli of Prairie du Chien; five daughters, Sharon Stagman, Darlene (Jack) Kellogg, Donna (Gene) Bedward and Judy (Randy) Halverson all of Prairie du Chien, Bonnie (Fred) Sautter of Farley, Iowa; a son Dennis (Cindy) Messerli of Janesville; a brother Louis (Betty) Messerli of Clinton, Iowa; 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law Clarence Stagman, a sister Evelyn Messerli and two grandsons.
Funeral services will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home.

ALICE GIESE
Alice A. Giese 86, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Marquette, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born January 16, 1920, in Columbus, daughter of Richard and Linda (Tiedt) Moore. She married Wayne Giese on February 14, 1945, in Columbus. They moved to Marquette in 1956 where Alice worked as a waitress for the Pink Elephant Supper Club until her retirement in 1984. She and Wayne then moved to Mesa, Ariz., where they spent the past 20 years. She enjoyed golf, crafting, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Wayne Giese of Prairie du Chien; three sons, Mark (Bernie) of Dubuque, Iowa, Dennis (Deb) of Peosta, Iowa and Tim (Janet) of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Donald and Lefty Moore. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2006, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

JUNE VOELZKE
June A. Voelzke 82, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, November 6, 2006, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien . She was born June 7, 1924, in Warrens, daughter of Riley and Eva (Vromen) Hart. She married Lyle Voelzke on June 7, 1944, at St. PaulÕs Church in Monona, Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 3, 1991. She worked as a foreman for McGregor Electronics for many years. She is survived by her daughter Lana (Mark) Gratace of Prairie du Chien; two brothers, Ronald (Judy) Hart of Machesney Park, Ill., and Kenny (Ethal) Hart of Tomah; nine sisters, Arja Welch, Bonnie Schubert and Patty Arnot all of Milwaukee, Donna Cotman of Germantown, Arlieta Finegan of River Grove, Ill., Beverly Wood and Rita (Rubert) Zahrte both of Rockford, Ill., Verna Burrows of Holmen, and Betty (David) Muehlenkamp of Oakdale; a granddaughter Christine (Matt) Alioto of LaCrescent, Minn.; two step-granddaughters, Michelle (Travis) Geuder of Guttenberg, Iowa and Marcia Gratace of New York, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren and two great-step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother David Hart and three sisters, Anna Hart, Carol Reed and Bernice Harmon. Funeral services will be Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham and Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

EDNA CARL
Edna M. Carl, 92, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien memorial Hospital. She was born January 16, 1914, in Millville, daughter of Ernest and Etta (Stimpson) Braudt. She married Edward Carl on June 24, 1936, in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1995. Edna lived in Prairie du Chien most of her life, working briefly in Chicago as a nanny before she married. She worked as a cook at various places in Prairie du Chien, including the General Hospital and Memorial Hospital. She liked fishing, crocheting, playing slot machines and putting puzzles together. Edna enjoyed being with her friends, playing cards and sharing stories about her family. She will be remembered for her tender heart, her warm smile, and her sweet personality. She is survived by a daughter Connie (Dan) Haas of Sun Prairie, three sons, Melvin (Mary Jo) Carl of La Crosse, Gerald (Judy) Carl of LuVerne, Minn., and Dennis (Bette) Carl of Woodland Park, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Rodney, two brothers, Louis and Roy Braudt, two sisters, Elta Jeidy and Gladys Steiger, one grandchild and one great- grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.

ROY ULISH
Roy J. Ulish, 92, of McGregor, formerly of Monona, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at Great River Care Center in McGregor following a lengthy illness. Private family graveside services were held in the Monona City Cemetery on November 4. Roy John Ulish was born on August 24, 1914, in rural Monona, Iowa, the son of John G. and Flossie (Koth) Ulish. He attended Giard #2 rural school Monona. On November 28, 1939, he married Rosa Voss Lotza in Monona. Roy lived most of his life on the Century Farm his great-grandfather, Casper Ulish, bought in 1854. His grandfather, Phillip Ulish, lived there and farmed the land as did his father, John Ulish. He farmed with horses over 72 years and had a special love for Belgians and Percherons. Over the years it was a weekly event to see Roy and his horses on their way to Monona to have corn ground for his animals. Roy worked for John Kerndt in Waukon for several years. He enjoyed collecting antiques throughout his life and had a special collection of Aladdin Lamps. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosa who died in 1981; and a sister, Helen.

MARCUS HOFFLAND
Benjamin Marcus Hoffland, 90, died Thursday, October 19, 2006, in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Muriel B. Hoffland; his two daughters, Maureen (Walter) Lamas and Jean (Ron) Luecke; his three grandchildren, Carrie (Peter) Honerbaum, Andrea Luecke, Randall Luecke; one great-grandchild, Elle; two sisters, Freida Gorman, Doris Ianitelli and two brothers, Donald and Howard Hoffland. Marcus was born in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin on January 17, 1916. He owned several different businesses in Wisconsin including the La Crosse Motel in La Crosse, Wisconsin before retiring in Mesa, Arizona in 1972. He and Muriel had a home in Sunland Village for 30 years. A Memorial Service and burial took place Monday at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale.

MARIAN BOTHMER
Marian Adeline Bothmer, 75, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Marquette, Iowa, died Saturday October 28, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McGregor with Fr. Richard Gaul officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Marian was born in Calmar Iowa on June 3, 1931, to William and Agnus (Neugel) Shimek. She married Clyde "Sonny" Bothmer on June 21, 1952. Marian attended school in Calmar. She worked at Prairie Health Care in the Activities Dept for 22 years, retiring in 1985.Ê She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.Ê She loved spending time with her two great- grandchildren. Survived by a granddaughter, Teena (Wayne) Miller Beinborn of Prairie du Chien; two great-grandchildren, Cassandra & Zachary Beinborn; three siblings, Lorraine (Vince) Williams of Kansas City, Mo.; William (Jayne) Shimek of Decorah; Jerome (Lucille) Shimek of Spillville. Marian was preceded in death by her husband Clyde, three children, Clydene Miller, Timothy and Jeffery Bothmer, and one great-granddaughter Samantha Baker. Memorials may be directed to Prairie Dialysis at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor is assisting the family.

ARLENE MELVIN
Arlene Diane Melvin, 52, of Wauzeka and formerly of McGregor, died Sunday October 29, 2006, of heart and kidney complications at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arlene was born in San Bernadino, California on June 12, 1954, to Maurice and Helen (Kato) Melvin. Arlene graduated from Mar-Mac High School in 1972, she was also a graduate of the Calmar Nursing School. She formerly worked as a nurse at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Arlene loved to travel, she especially loved her niece and nephew, Megan and Kevin Leis, her two dogs Scamper and Unicorn, and all the friends she had through the years. Arlene loved to joke and laugh at life. Also she enjoyed gardening and her home had many plants and flowers. She loved all animals including horses, dogs and cats that she had through the years. Arlene was an organ donor and someone will see, since her eyes were donated and the rest of her body, to science. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Arlene is survived by her mother, Helen Melvin of McGregor; one sister, Joyce Leis and her children Megan and Kevin Leis II of Boscobel; two aunts, Caroline Thompson of Inverness Fla., Josephine Calaguire of Long Island N.Y.; one uncle Joseph Kato of Sacramento, Calif.; numerous cousins in Alaska, Oklahoma, California, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Iowa. Arlene was preceded in death by her father Maurice Melvin and a brother Raymond Melvin. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor is assisting the family.

REV. JOHN GINSTERBLUM
Rev. John M. Ginsterblum, ordained June 17, 1953. Rev. Ginsterblum taught Theology at Creighton University for many years. He was born to Eternal Life October 11, 2006 at the age of 84 years. Beloved brother of Ann (Gerald) Sheridan, Sr. Joan Ginsterblum OLVM, Marian (Walter) Carroll, Richard Ginsterblum and Alice (James) Farris. Further remembered by other relatives, friends and Jesuit Brothers. Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 14 at Camilllus Court East Chapel, Brookfield, until the Mass of Christian Burial. Graveside services followed at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the Jesuit Partnership appreciated. Sympathy Expressions and Directions www.becker ritter.com Becker Ritter Funeral Home, 14075 West North Ave., Brookfield, Wis. 53005. Phone 262-782-5330.

BETTY REED
Betty Reed, 85, of Lynxville, died Monday, October 30, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Seneca United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Christensen officiating. Burial will be in Dickson Ridge Cemetery near Lynxville. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. Friends may also call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Betty Jean was born in Maywood, Illinois on December 26, 1920, to Roy & Eva (Heligas) Griffin. She married Fred Reed on June 12, 1946, in Gays Mills. Her Mother died when Betty was a young woman, and her aunt, Mayme Allen, became her mother figure. Betty enjoyed being out and about and never let the engine cool on her car. Highway 35 between Lynxville and Prairie du Chien was a heavily traveled route for Betty, who never let gas prices or weather keep her off the road. She stopped at all garage sales, and visited many sick friends, often bringing them goodies. She loved reading, gardening, fishing and painting. Most of all, Betty enjoyed her family. She is survived by four children: Michael (Patricia) Reed of Prairie du Chien, Maureen (Steve) Ware of Appleton, William (Karen) Reed of Lansing, Iowa, Jerry (Stacey) Reed of Ferryville. Nine grandchildren, Ben, Tarra, Maren, Heather, Adam, Stephen, Jarrod, Jenny and Michael. Three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Trinity and Cort. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son Thomas who died in 2006.

EUGENE MERGEN
Eugene C. Mergen, 82, of Bloomington, died on Saturday, October 28, 2006, at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on October 5, 1924, at Glen Haven to Peter and Susan (Nieses) Mergen. On August 6, 1942, Gene was united in marriage to Marjorie Chapman at Prairie du Chien. Four children were born to this union. He entered into the United State Army Calvary on March 31, 1945, and was honorably discharged on March 4, 1946. For over twenty years, Gene owned and operated Mergen's Tavern in Glen Haven, and owned and operated a fleet of school busses, delivering children to the Bloomington Public Schools district and the Catholic schools in Bloomington and Glen Haven for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, the Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, and most of all, Gene enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post No. 148 of Bloomington. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Bloomington; his children, Suzanne (Tom) Barr of Dodgeville; Jill (Tom) Errthum of Bloomington; Jack (Mary) Mergen of Muscatine, Iowa; Dan Mergen of Maquoketa, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Leo Mergen of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Imogene Mergen of Madison; brother-in-law, Frank Patcle of Potosi; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a grandson, Stephen Barr and a great-granddaughter, Tegan Emma Copeland; four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Military rites will be conducted in St. Mary's Cemetery in Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, at 9 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

ALICE CARL
Alice Carl 83, of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, October 28, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born May 14, 1923, in Bridgeport Township, daughter of Robert and Emma (Tillie) Carl. She grew up on the family farm in rural Bridgeport. Alice later worked at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital from 1973 until her retirement in 1990 where she was awarded Employee of the Year. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Ed, George and Jim Carl. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.

FLORENCE LESSARD
Florence J. "T-Bear" Lessard, 92, of Prairie du Chien died Saturday morning, October 28, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a Parish Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Florence was born in Crawford County Wisconsin on September 07, 1914, to Walter and Anna (Stahl) Valley. She married Ronard Lessard, he preceded her in death in 1973. Over the years Florence had worked at the Canning Factory, McGregor Electronics and for a Clamming Business.Ê She loved to embroider, play cards, Bingo and visit with friends. Florence is survived by one sister-in-law, Wilma Valley of Prairie du Chien. A very special friend, Harold Smith of West Union, Iowa and several nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Ronard, and all five of her siblings, Mabel, Evelyn, Mary, Elmer and Robert.

ARTHUR ATKINSON
Arthur Atkinson, 78, of Seneca passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born April 18, 1928, in Bayside, N.Y., son of Paul and Margaret (Fox) Atkinson. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a graduate of Toledo University and later went on to receive a Masters in Business Administration. He married Alberta Arenz on December 31, 1969, at Houghton, Michigan. He worked as a corporate credit manager for several companies and later taught at North Crawford, Seneca and Prairie du Chien High Schools. He was a member of the Rotary Club and the Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Alberta Atkinson of Seneca; three sons, Timothy (Colette) Atkinson of Denver, Colo., Greg (Sally) Inda of Onalaska, and Matthew Inda of La Crosse; three daughters, Erin Atkinson of California, Jane (Jay) Babich of Riverdale, N.J. and Cynthia Fleischman of La Crosse; a brother Kenneth (Janet) Atkinson of Buffalo, N.Y.; a sister Dorothy (Ed) Johnston of Missouri along with nine grandchildren, Ian, Michael, Paul, Emily, Jeffrey, Hannah, Ari, Jake and Kylie. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held privately. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

JOSEPH MORIS
Joseph Peter Moris, 81, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center, following a short illness. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Graveside Committal 2:30 p.m. Millersburg Community Cemetery, Millersburg. He is survived by his wife Fern; six brothers, Leo Moris of Cuba City, Frederick "Fritz" (Darlene) Moris of Prairie du Chien, Robert (Jane) Moris of Mahwah, New Jersey, Lawrence (Judy) Moris of Oak Creek, Raymond Moris of LaCrosse, Gerald (Scherrie) Moris of Brookfield; three sisters, Mary Lou Morgan Sprosty of Patch Grove, Theresa (Ross) Bushnell of Prairie du Chien, and Suzanne (Robert) Boldt of La Crosse; a sister-in-law, Virginia Moris of Franklinton, Louisiana; and many, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bernard Moris, Paul Moris, and Charles Moris; and one infant sister, Elizabeth. Joseph was born to Joseph Lawrence Moris & Susan Mergen Moris on November 25, 1924, in Grant County, Wisconsin. He served with the U.S. Army. Joseph married Fern Webel on June 2, 1962. He worked for Pennick & Ford for many years. Please sign the on-line guest book for Joseph at www. murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

ARLENE MELVIN
Arlene Diane Melvin, 52, of Wauzeka and formerly of McGregor, died Sunday October 29, 2006, of heart and kidney complications at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arlene was born in San Bernadino, California on June 12, 1954, to Maurice and Helen (Kato) Melvin. Arlene graduated from Mar-Mac High School in 1972, she was also a graduate of the Calmar Nursing School. She formerly worked as a nurse at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Arlene loved to travel, she especially loved her niece and nephew, Megan and Kevin Leis, her two dogs Scamper and Unicorn, and all the friends she had through the years. Arlene loved to joke and laugh at life. Also she enjoyed gardening and her home had many plants and flowers. She loved all animals including horses, dogs and cats that she had through the years. Arlene was an organ donor and someone will see, since her eyes were donated and the rest of her body, to science. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Arlene is survived by her mother, Helen Melvin of McGregor; one sister, Joyce Leis and her children Megan and Kevin Leis II of Boscobel; two aunts, Caroline Thompson of Inverness Fla., Josephine Calaguire of Long Island N.Y.; one uncle Joseph Kato of Sacramento, Calif.; numerous cousins in Alaska, Oklahoma, California, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Iowa. Arlene was preceded in death by her father Maurice Melvin and a brother Raymond Melvin. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor is assisting the family.

DELORES HIRD
Delores F. Hird, 65, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Boscobel, passed away Friday, October 20, 2006, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born March 11, 1941 in Oregon, Ill., daughter of Daniel and Winifred (Tripp) Coy.
She married Gene Hird on March 30, 1957. He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2002. She had her own upholstery business and enjoyed gardening, sewing, embroidery and fishing. She was very active in her children's activities, serving as a den mother and assisting with the 4H Club. She was also an active member of the Boscobel United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a daughter Deanna Hird of Columbia, Tenn.; four sons, Daniel and David (Lori) both of Prairie du Chien, Dennis (Barb) of Seneca, and Donald (Jamie) of Boscobel; her mother Winifred Coy of Boscobel; a sister Connie (Allen) Matthes of Prairie du Chien; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, 2 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stan Pegram officiating, with burial in the Evergreen cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

ERNEST SOLBERG
Ernest L. Solberg, 87, rural Ferryville, passed away at the Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua.
He had been a resident at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
Ernest was born on the home farm, rural Ferryville on December 8, 1918, son of Sever and Anna Carolyn (Munson) Solberg.
He married Ruth Behrents on June 8, 1957 in Abbotsford. They farmed the home farm most of their married life, and Ernest was a supervisor at the Westby Coop Creamery for many years. He was a lifetime member of Utica Lutheran Church where he was on the church council and was church treasurer for several years, he also was a member of the Church Men's Choir. He spent several years on the REA Board and the Gays Mills School Board.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth, currently a resident at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home; a son, Donald (Cathy) Solberg, Chevy Chase, Md.; a daughter, Janet (Peter) Rowe of Kirkland, Wash.; and by two grandsons, Matthew and Aaron Rowe; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carolyn on August 22, 2006 and by six brothers, Adolph, Clarence, Arthur, Earl, Monroe, and Russell; and five sisters, Roselly Solberg, Ruth Olson, Blanche Larson, Stella Tisthammer and Gladys Youngman.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Utica Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills from 4-7 p.m. and at the church Saturday from noon until services. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Utica Lutheran Church.

CHARLOTTE WILLARD
Charlotte M. Willard, 86, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.
She was born March 27, 1920, in rural Lynxville, the daughter of Fred and Amanda (Homuth) Sutton.
On March 27, 1941, she married Max Willard. The couple lived in Wyalusing Township until Max's death on May 4, 1977.
|Charlotte was a homemaker and assisted her husband in a hatchery and feed business. She was interested in gardening, flowers, animals, and birds and loved the out of doors.
She is survived by one brother, Fay Sutton, Akron, Ohio; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband and parents, were her sisters, Frieda Ghelifi and Cora Sutton; and one brother, Lorenz Sutton.
Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington with Reverend Paul Graham officiating. Burial was in Brodtville Cemetery, Wyalusing Township.

BEULAH EGSTAD
Beulah Marie "Boots" Egstad, passed away on October 14th, at Four Winds Manor in Verona.
She was born on May 6, 1938, in Antigo. Her parents were Martin H. and Marie M. Holzem of Middleton. Boots grew up in Middleton, and graduated from Middleton High School in 1956. She attended one year of college at UW-Platteville and majored in art.
She met Howard Egstad in Middleton and they married on June 27th, 1959. Boots worked at Cuna Mutual Insurance until moving to Prairie du Chien in 1969, where they began a successful shoe store business together. Boots opened a women's clothing store in the mid 1970's by the name of Mode O'Day. They both obtained their real estate licenses in 1978 and developed Egstad Realty Company through the mid 1980's.
They moved to Madison in 1987, where Boots returned to work at Cuna Mutual. She worked at Cuna for 15 years as an underwriter until Parkinson's disease limited her mobility. Boots battled Parkinson's for six years.
She is survived by her husband Howard and her three sons Edward (Sara), William (Glenda), and Gary (Amie), and six grandchildren Christina, Candi, Shawn, Erin, Colleen, and Kelly, and four great-grandchildren Zane, Shayla, Morgan, and Connor, two sisters Jane and Ruth, and a brother Marty, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Chaplain Steve Zwettler will officiate with inurnment in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, Four Winds Manor, or Parkinson's Research.
A special thank you to the staff at Four Winds Manor and Hospice for their loving care of mom. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 608-249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com

DR. JAMES HARTLEY
Dr. James C. Hartley, 67, of Waukon, Iowa, formerly of New Albin, Iowa, died Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin, with Fr. Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, New Albin. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the New Albin Funeral Chapel in New Albin, where there will be a 4 p.m. scripture service. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is in charge of arrangements.
James Charles Hartley was born on June 22, 1939, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Charles E. and Marion (Ryan) Hartley. He grew up in the New Albin area, being baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and attending Clear Creek rural elementary school. In 1957 he graduated from Waukon High School where he was active in 4-H and FFA. Jim continued his education at Iowa State University in Ames, where he received a B.S. in Dairy Husbandry, an M.S in Dairy Microbiology, and a Ph.D. in Food Technology.
His working career was dedicated to quality control in food processing. He began in Davenport, Iowa, then served as a research and teaching assistant at Iowa State while he earned his advanced degrees. He moved on to the University of Kentucky where his duties included spending several months in Uruguay as a consultant for the Organization of American States to improve milk quality. Jim worked in Omaha and Columbus, Nebr., from 1976 until 1983, where he headed up the quality assurance and new product development divisions for two major food marketers.
For the next 12 years he was Quality Control Manager for Schnuck Markets, Inc. of St. Louis, Mo., overseeing all of their laboratory procedures. In 1995, health complications forced retirement from his career and he returned to New Albin to be closer to his family.
Jim maintained an active pace throughout his life. He was a member of numerous professional and academic associations related to the dairy and food industries. No matter where he was living, he stayed in close contact with his home area of New Albin and returned as often as possible to enjoy the outdoors, whether that be hunting, fishing or helping on the farm. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed skiing, bowling and traveling and had developed particular skills in the areas of woodworking and photography.
Survivors include his mother, Marion Hartley of New Albin; a brother, Joseph (Joan) Hartley of Seneca, Wis.; a sister, Mary Ellen (Lyle) Mohwinkle of Waukon; a sister-in-law, Nancy Hartley of New Albin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Charles; two brothers, Thomas and Charles Jr.; and a niece, Connie Hartley. Casketbearers are Mike, Mark, Dean and Ron Hartley, Chad Waters and Steve Mohwinkle. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.

MARY FARRELL
Mary Emma Farrell 59, of Mt. Hope, died Friday October 13, 2006, at her home following a long illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, with burial at a later date.
Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She is survived by her husband Mike; two daughters Michelle Farrell and friend Wayne Hanson of Boscobel, Megan (Pat) Hill of Prairie du Chien, special cousin Betty Curtis of Prairie du Chien; she was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons, Michael Jr. and Mark.
Mary was born June 7, 1947, in Prairie du Chien to Wilson and Leona (Ingle) Palmer. She grew up in the Millville area and graduated from West Grant High School in 1965. She married Michael Farrell on September 16, 1972, in Boscobel. She worked as a telephone switchboard operator in Prairie du Chien and continued with learning computer programming in Milwaukee. She also worked in Madison at the Dept. of Revenue, the Crawford County Clerks office, WalMart, McGregor Loud Speaker, and most recently in the telephone sales dept. of Land's End in Dodgeville.

LAVERNE JELINEK
LaVerne C. Jelinek 77, of Onalaska, and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away peacefully Monday, October 9, 2006, at his home.
He was born January 2, 1929, in Prairie du Chien, son of Anthony and Marie (Cautman) Jelinek.
He married Ramona Ward on October 7, 1950.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. He worked at the Farm Service Company in Prairie du Chien over 40 years and served as a member of the Prairie du Chien Fire Dept., the American Legion and the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. LaVerne enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by three daughters, Diane (Ron) Pitzer of Eastman, Gail (Travis) Sumpter of Wauzeka, and Cindy (Greg) Rooney of Prairie du Chien; a son Richard (Tracy) Jelinek of Bossier City, La.; three brothers. Larry (Sis) of Prairie du Chien, Greg (Vonnie) of Sherrill, Iowa and Adrian (Betty) of Black River Falls; a sister Sophie Stankus of Prairie du Chien; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, his longtime companion Camille Ingle of Onalaska, along with her sons Doug and Dave and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Edmund and Cyril along with two sisters, Josephine Stumpner and Marie Colson Heisz and two grandchildren Jeremy Pitzer and Michael Jelinek.
Funeral services will be Friday, at 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. Hubert Boschert officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

WILLARD SMETHURST
Willard J. Smethurst, 88, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Eastman, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006, at the Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska.
He was born December 16, 1917, in Eastman, son of Harley and Martha (Becwar) Smethurst. He married Janet Bean on June 27, 1951.
He worked as a machinist for JIK's Tractor Works and later for Styberg Engineering both in Racine. After moving back to the Prairie du Chien area he worked at the Piggly Wiggly and Wyalusing Academy. Although many will remember Bill as owning and operating the Bait Shanty in Prairie du Chien which in later years was known as Willy and Nelly's Bait Shop, for 23 years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Janet Smethurst of Prairie du Chien, a daughter Julie Daniels of La Crosse, and a granddaughter Jackie Daniels of Onalaska. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Mary Smethurst.
Funeral services were Monday, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Prairie du Chien, Rev. Thomas Huff officiating, with burial in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Eastman .

MAXINE WOLF
Maxine L. Wolf, 78, of rural Coon Valley, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Maxine lost her courageous battle with cancer and went to be with the angels and her cherished son, Denton on Thursday, October 5, 2006, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse.
Maxine was born at home on January 18, 1928, to Edward and Lydia Fuller in rural Bagley, the 5th of 13 children and grew up in a close family. Many childhood days were spent helping her father on the family farm, roller skating and ice skating and attending the one room school near her home with her many brothers and sisters. School years were spent in Bagley and in high school, Maxine was crowned queen of the Villa Louis. As an adventurous youth, she traveled to the big city of Chicago with sister Irene, looking for her fortune. She had such an independent spirit!
After training to become a nurse she worked for a time at the Beaumont Hospital in Prairie du Chien where she had the special honor of being a nurse to the only one of her siblings born in a hospital, newborn brother Gary with whom she shared a special bond throughout their lives. She was a much loved and cherished sister to all of her siblings.
In 1945, Maxine met the love of her life, Herb Wolf, in Prairie du Chien and they were later married in Racine, on December 22, 1946. This was the beginning of almost 60 years of enduring love and constant companionship. Rarely did you ever see one without the other. They made their home in Racine, for the next 39 years.
Of this precious loving union came three children, Denton, April and Kendra. Maxine spent many happy years as a homemaker and raising children. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, fishing and camping. In their later years, Maxine and Herb enjoyed long rides and trips to Goose Island and visiting with their many friends. After retiring in 1984, they moved to Coon Valley where they made their home for the last 22 years.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Herbert of Coon Valley; daughters April Taulbee (Dan Cromwell) of Oklahoma City, Okla., Kendra Wolf (Joe Guerrero) of Portland, Oregon; two grandchildren, Christopher (Krysta) Taulbee and their children Ryan and Madyson; and Carolyn Taulbee, all of Oklahoma City; two brothers, five sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Denton Wolf; her parents; three brothers, Earl, Robert and Leo Fuller and one sister, Betty Jane; and infant sibling twins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley, Rev. Dan Wollman and Rev. Martha Butzier will officiate with burial in Bagley Cemetery. Friends may call at the Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:45 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

HARRY GORDON
Harry E. Gordon, 92, of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 20, 1914, in Arlington, Iowa, son of Lou and Emma (Hyde) Gordon. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II.
He married Josephine Kirschbaum on November 9, 1946. He farmed much of his life near Brodtville, Patch Grove, Prairie du Chien and Seneca. Harry also worked at Lyon's Bar and Design Homes in recent years. He loved horses.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Josephine Gordon of Prairie du Chien; a son Francis (Sandy) Gordon of Janesville, two daughters, Shirley (Duane) Esser and Kay Day both of Prairie du Chien; a sister Mildred Gordon of McGregor, Iowa; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, a brother Russell and two sisters, Hazel Posten and Cora Gordon.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JUNE DAVIES
June M. Davies, 79, of McGregor Iowa died Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at her home in rural McGregor.
June was born in McGregor on March 11, 1927, to Benjamin and Meda (Zahn) Schultz.
She married Charles Davies on May 02, 1953, at First Congregational Church in McGregor.
Early in her life she worked at McGregor Electronics, she had retired from G and G Living Center in Guttenberg as a Health Care Giver, most of her life she helped her husband farm. She loved collecting antiques and spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Monday at First Congregational Church in McGregor with Pastor William Gentry officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years Charles Davies of McGregor; one son, Ben (Brenda) Davies of McGregor; three granddaughters, Ashley, Bobbi and Samantha of McGregor; two siblings, John (Barb)Schultz of McGregor, Virginia Faktor of Plymouth, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Delores Schultz of McGregor. June was preceded in death by her parents, a son Scott, a brother Robert, a sister Mary Nesbitt.

EDWARD BEDWARD
Edward L. Bedward, 82 of Woodman, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
He was born on December 14, 1923, in Millville Township Grant County the son of George and Cora (Dailey) Bedward.
He married Martha Scholbrock on September 25, 1946, in Calmar Iowa. He farmed for 17 years in Steuben and later worked for Milk Specialties in Boscobel for over 25 years. After retiring he spent retired years devoted and caring for his wife Martha for 60 years.
He is survived by his wife Martha of Woodman; eight sons, Dale (Madeline) Bedward of Michigan, Gene (Donna) Bedward of Prairie du Chien, Carl Bedward and Cheryl Elliott both of Blue River, Allen Bedward and Luanne Brown both of De Soto, Larry (Nancy) Bedward of Woodman, David (Lori) Bedward of Bridgeport, John Bedward and Romma Bash of Woodman, Ben (Debbie) Bedward of Wauzeka; one Daughter, Sharon (Darryl) Bedward of Wauzeka. He was preceded in death by a son William Ray Bedward, two grandsons, Jason Bedward and Brian Bedward.
A memorial gathering was held on Sunday at the Village Hall in Woodman. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at the Hermitage cemetery in Mt. Hope. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Woodman first responders or the Woodman Village park. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel assisted the family.

RAYMOND OLSON
Raymond Jean Olson, 44, of Viroqua, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 1, 2006.
He was born December 14, 1961, to William and Karla (Schultheis) Olson in Frankfurt Germany.
Raymond was a 1981 graduate of Viroqua High School and served in the National Guard from 1980 to 1985. When it came to having fun, Raymond loved the outdoors and working with tractors. He will forever be remembered as a loving and caring son, brother and uncle and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his mother, Karla Olson Shaw; his two brothers, Bill (Sarah) Olson of Readstown, and Norman (Jill) Olson of Steuben; three nieces and one nephew; and one great-niece and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, his step-father and his brother, Mike David Olson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Pastor Gary Wees will officiate and Raymond will be laid to rest at the Viroqua Cemetery next to his brother, Mike with military rites by Viroqua VFW Post #3032. Friends may call on Thursday after 12:00 noon at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua.

MARGARET ANDERSON
Margaret "Peggy" Anderson 56, of Boscobel, and formerly of Monona, Iowa, died unexpectedly Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Healthcare Center.
She was born February 21, 1950, in Postville, Iowa daughter of Gerald and Helen (Connors) Wagner.
She had been previously married to Joel Brown in 1971 and later to John Anderson in 1988.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, who will be sadly missed by all.
She is survived by two sons, Bill (Heidi) and Joshua Brown both of Boscobel; a daughter Amanda Anderson of Prairie du Chien; her mother, Helen Wagner of Postville, Iowa; five brothers, Robert (Joneita) Wagner, Kenneth (Cheryl) Wagner, James (Kathy Kutzbach) Wagner, John (Sara) Wagner all of Monona, Iowa and Dennis (Ann) Wagner of Eau Claire; the apple of grandma's eye Avery Jo Brown at home. She was preceded in death by her father, a nephew Seth Wagner and two infant grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the Monona City Cemetery, in Monona, Iowa. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.

DONALD HALVORSON
Donald V. Halvorson, 69, of Waterville, Iowa, died Monday, October 2, 2006, at his home in Waterville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m. at Waterville Lutheran Church in Waterville, with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Donald Victory Halvorson was born on July 18, 1937, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Victory Leiran and Ruby Erna (Jenson) Halvorson. He was baptized and confirmed at Waterville Lutheran Church. After graduating from Waterville High School in 1955, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1963 as an Airplane Mechanic.
On November 26, 1956, he married Launee Wood in Malad, Idaho. After the service they moved back to Waterville where he farmed with his parents in Paint Creek Township.
Donald drove school bus, hauled milk for the Waterville Creamery and was a manager for Bitumastore in Marquette, Iowa. He drove semi with his son Dave from 1989 to 1994 and for Moore Transportation in Prairie du Chien, until his retirement in 2000. He was also a certified lock smith. Donald was a full-time dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.
He was a lifetime member of Waterville Lutheran Church. Donald was a volunteer fireman and EMT for the Waterville Fire Department. He was also a member of Harpers Ferry VFW, Gods Country Touring Club and Snow Blazers Club. Donald enjoyed spending time in the outdoors especially fishing, hunting and gardening. He also enjoyed woodworking and welding.
Survivors include his wife, Launee of Waterville, Iowa; his children, Wesley (Sylvia) of Waterville, Iowa, Debbie (Jim) Mink of Prairie du Chien, David of La Crosse, Gary (Katie Russell) of Monona, and Casey of Mc Gregor; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger (Connie) of Marquette, and William (Linda) of Waterville. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Lynn Allen and a granddaughter, Kappriane Halvorson.
Honorary casketbearers are Gene Thias, Ray Mitchell, Rudy Hesla and Bart Hamm. Casketbearers are Gene Leiran, Jeff Mitchell, Brad Hamm, Bob Schlitter, Bruce Snitker and Dave Monserud.
Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals. com.

JAMES FEYE
Retired Senior Master Sergeant James J. Feye, 75, Kansas City (formerly of Cameron, Mo.) peacefully passed away Friday, September 29, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.
The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Jim was born in Wauzeka, on June 20, 1931, to John and Helen Feye.
He proudly served in the Air Force from 1949-1973 protecting our freedom in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.
In 1952 he married Joan Carter, his wife of 54 years. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for Cartwright Van Lines for 13 years and then for the Cameron Memorial Golf Course.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson, Matthew Feye. He is survived by his wife Joan; his son Lyle (Pam) Feye, Houston, Texas, his daughter Linda (Steve) Davidson, Kansas City; two brothers, Dale (Sadie) Feye, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Roger (Roseann) Feye, Eastman; a sister, Ruth Martin, Eastman, and his grandchildren, Kristina, Sarah, and James Feye, and John, Andrew and Joshua Davidson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Capital Fund at St. Munchin's Catholic Church, 316 W. 3rd Street, Cameron, Mo. or The American Cancer Society.
You are our hero, we love you, and will miss you! Rest well.

JUDY FRYDENLUND
Judy Frydenlund died on September 22, after a valiant two-year battle with what she termed "the great equalizer," cancer. Judy led a vital life filled with a passion for the things in which she believed and a grace evident to those she came to know. She died as she had lived with courage, without complaint, and with more concern for the loved ones she left behind than for herself.
Judy was born on September 15, 1945, to Thomas and Ruth Porter in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas, attended the University of Texas in Austin, and received her B.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1982. }She married Gerald Frydenlund on December 31, 1973, in Milwaukee, and together they lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Houston, Texas, before returning to Wisconsin in 1980.
Judy's career at the Wisconsin State Capitol spanned over 25 years, where she thrived as a political problem-solver. She served as a Legislative Aide to Representative Fred Kessler and Representative Ed Jackamonis, who became Speaker of the Assembly, and lastly as Aide and Speechwriter for Representative Marlin Schneider, serving Marlin for 20 years.
Judy is survived by her beloved husband Gerald of Prairie du Chien; dear mother Ruth C. Porter of Houston, Texas; friend and brother T. William (Patty) Porter of Houston, Texas; brother-in-law John Frydenlund of Lancaster; sisters-in-law Karen (Gerald) Bouzek of Stoughton and Jane de Roussan of Madison; brother-in-law Eric (Betty) Frydenlund of Prairie du Chien; nieces Betsy Porter of Portland, Oregon, and Laura Ebady of Austin, Texas; numerous other nieces, nephews, and friends. Her friends and family will dearly miss her remarkable intellect, which enabled her to reduce the most tangled conversation into a succinct observation.
Judy wished to thank her caregivers, Julie, Betty, and Sandi for their friendship and support during the waning days of her illness. She requested no public service be held and no flowers sent in her behalf, but encouraged memorials to the UW Cancer Center in Madison or Prairie Hospice in Prairie du Chien. A private memorial will be held at a later date in Galveston, Texas.

WILLIAM PANKA
William "Bill" J. Panka, 78, of La Crosse, died Friday, September 29, 2006, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
He was born to James and Gertrude Panka on October 13, 1927.
Along with his wife Norma, together they built Norma's Styling Center and ran the business as a team for thirty years. They were proud to sell it to Connie and Kevin Peter and now operate it under the name of "The Ultimate Salon".
He is survived by his wife, Norma of La Crosse, one sister, Patricia A. (Charles) Gutberlet of Wheaton, Ill. and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1333 So. 13th St., La Crosse. Rev. Lawrence Berger will officiate. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Blaschke & Schneider Funeral home, 1501 West Ave. So., La Crosse, with a vigil service to be held at 5:30 p.m. Family and friends may also call from 11 a.m .until the time of Mass in Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday. A Prayer service will also be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, in the Garrity Funeral Home, 704 So. Ohio St., Prairie du Chien. Family and friends may call from noon until the time of the Prayer Service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien Wis. Memorials are preferred to the St. Clair Health Mission or Gundersen Lutheran Hospice.

LEO BENSON
Leo LaVern Benson, 81, Prairie du Chien, formerly of Elkader, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, following a long illness.
He was born November 11, 1924, in Highland Township, to Bert and Pauline (Fishel) Benson. Leo graduated from Elkader High School.
He was united in marriage to Florence Ogle. Three children were born to this union. They later divorced. He married Buelah Dunlap and she died in March 8, 2002.
Leo farmed for many years, was an antique dealer and in later years, he was a Florida Keys commercial fisherman. He loved spending time with his family and friends and his faithful dog, Sparky.
Survivors include his companion, Margie Goblet, Marathon, Fla.; three children, Diane Benson, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Tom Benson, McGregor, Mark (Mona) Benson, Elgin; three step-children, Tony (Lucy) Dunlap, Fountain, Colo., Roger (Carrie) Dunlap, Decorah, Mona (David) Schultz, Luana; seventeen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Buelah and one sister, Ernestine Allen.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneralhomes.com Leonard Funeral Home, Elkader, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial Services were on Saturday, at Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elgin with Rev. Harold McMillin officiating. Inurnment was at Highland Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elgin. Music was by Marilana Sutter and Sara Strong.

PATRICIA DURLEY
Patricia A. Durley, 68, of Potosi, died Saturday, September 23, 2006, at her home after an extended battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
She was born April 22, 1938, in North Lancaster Township, the daughter of Howard I. and Charlotte M. (Yoose) Knapp.
She married William W. Durley on February 18, 1953, in Galena, Ill. Music was Pat's passion, and in addition to playing the piano, she also sang in numerous church choirs. She was a vocal soloist for many weddings, funerals, and special events in Southern Wisconsin, Central Illinois, and Central Florida.
Pat was a member of the National Board of Realtors and served on the board of directors for the YWCA of Canton, Ill.
Pat attended Spoon River College in Canton, Ill. and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha. She most recently worked as an international division customer service administrator with the J.I. Case Company in Racine
She is survived by her husband, William Durley, Potosi; their children: Kathy Scheetz (Dennis Freiheit), Dallas, Texas, Cheryl (Frank) Duvall, Hanover Park, Ill.; Randal (Terry Murphy) Durley, Leeds, AL; and Debra Durley (Danny Kohls), Prairie du Chien; her parents, Alfred and Charlotte Dressler, Potosi; and seven grandchildren, Trevor Scheetz, Joachim Durley, Shannon Peth, Avery Scheetz, Jacob Duvall, Katie Lambert, and Trisha Peth.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Lancaster with Reverend Doug Matheson officiating. Burial will be in Hurricane Cemetery, South Lancaster Township.
Visitation will be held on Monday, from 4 8 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Patricia A. Durley memorial fund has been established with proceeds to go toward stem cell research.

HARLAND KUTZBACH
Harland "Hap" Frederick Kutzbach, 80, of Farmersburg, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
"Hap" was born on May 31, 1926, to Henry and Elsie (Schlitter) Kutzbach at the family homestead near Farmersburg. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg and remained a faithful and active member his entire life. He served on the church council, as a funeral usher, and a key holder for many years. He attended Farmersburg Community School.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Moon on June 4, 1946. Three children were born to them: Karen (Wayne) Miene, Monona; Keith (Dixie) Kutzbach, Farmersburg; and Kathy (Jim Wagner) Kutzbach, Farmersburg.
Hap farmed the family homestead for twenty-five years, drove an LP gas route for Clayton County Farm Service and Elkader Co-Op for twenty-five years, was a groundskeeper, and "special needs" bus driver for MFL-MarMac Schools for ten years.
Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Shirley; three children, Karen (Wayne) Miene, Monona; Keith (Dixie) Kutzbach, Farmersburg; Kathy (Jim Wagner) Kutzbach, Farmersburg; his beloved grandchildren, Tom (Jacque) Miene, Wilton, Trent (Melissa) Miene, Farmersburg, Trace (Sherri) Miene, Monona, Stacie (Christopher) Bauerle, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dr. Beth Kutzbach, St. Paul, Minn., Jill (Dr. Julian) Sanchez, Bettendorf; he was also delighted to know eight great-grandchildren: Steph Miene, Cedar Falls, Ashley Miene, Wilton, Autumn, Elizabeth and Esben Miene, Farmersburg, Kale and Landyn Miene, Monona, and Joshua Bauerle, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one sister, Lavon Kregel, Postville; two brothers-in-law, Dwayne (Inez) Moon, Luana, Vernice (Bev) Moon, Monona; one sister-in-law: Darlene Moon, Monona; and many relatives and friends. Hap was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Ernie and Bertha Moon; two brothers-in-law, Gordon Kregel and Don Moon; two sisters-in-law, Viola Brown and Ethel Miller.
Condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneralhomes.com
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg, the Rev. Bruce L. Hanson officiated. Burial followed in Farmersburg Wagner Cemetery, Farmersburg. The Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, assisted the family. Casket bearers "Hap's Grandchildren", Tom Miene, Trent Miene, Trace Miene, Stacie Bauerle, Dr. Beth Kutzbach and Jill Sanchez. Music by Priscilla Miene, Organist and Stacie Bauerle, Soloist.

GENE SHEAHAN
Gene Sheahan, 85, of Dover Township, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at his home.
He was born February 21, 1921, to Daniel and Mary (nee Schuler) Sheahan on the family farm in Caledonia. He spent his early life and received his education in Caledonia and Raymond.
On September 20, 1941, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wilmot, he was united in marriage to Lucille Burns. Following marriage Gene and Lucille resided in Bristol, Paris and Brighton. They have been residents of Dover Township since 1958.
Gene was the owner and operator of his trucking company where he specialized in hauling hay from Wisconsin to the stockyards in Chicago. He then worked for ITT Industries, formerly known as Thorp Financial, where he set up heavy equipment auctions. Gene retired from ITT in 1981. He was a member of St. Mary' Catholic Church in Dover.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Sheahan of Dover Township; daughter, Sandy Sheahan (Fred Culbert) of Paris Township; son, Bill (Pam) Sheahan of Delavan, daughter-in-law, Marilyn Sheahan of Nelson, and son-in-law, Ray Brook of Racine County. He is further survived by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Dan Sheahan of Sycamore, Ill., and Dick (Coletta) Sheahan of Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Cecelia, a son, Geno, two grandsons, Gene and Brian, four brothers, John, Joe, Frank and Bob and by two sisters, Catherine and Sr. Mary Electa.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dover with Rev. Howard Haase officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary's Parish Cemetery in Dover. The Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home , Burlington, Wis. 53105 assisted the family. www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com

ARLAYNE PETERSEN
Arlayne M. Petersen, S.F.O., 74, formerly of Kenosha and later of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
She was born in Prairie du Chien on April 16, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Cyril "Bud'' and Lola (Gokey) Gaulke. She moved to Iowa five years ago. She attended local schools in Prairie du Chien, graduating in 1950.
On April 23, 1955 she married Glenn A. Petersen at Holy Name Catholic Church in Racine. He passed away in 1975.
She was formerly employed at St. Mary's Hospital in Racine, Walker Manufacturing and Kenosha Unified School District.
A member of St. Peter's Catholic Church she was a professed member of St. Paschal Baylon Secular Franciscans in Burlington, she had been an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and held various offices.
Surviving are a son, Alan W. (Mary) Peterson of Kenosha; three daughters, Carol A. Skeen of Ohio, Betty J. (Joseph) McBride of Elm Grove, Diane M. (Joseph) Hickey of Dubuque, Iowa; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one step brother, Jon, Beloit.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment followed at West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine. The Proko Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family.

GERTRUDE LOVIG
Gertrude C. Lovig, 90, of Giard, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 20,2006, at the Orchard Manor Care Center in Lancaster.
Gertrude Catherine (Wickersheim) Lovig was born September 22, 1915, to Grace (Schwieger) and Benjamin Wickersheim on the Wickersheim Homestead in Giard. She lived her entire life within one mile of her birthplace.
She attended rural schools and graduated from Monona High School. She took an art correspondence course after her high school education.
Gertrude married Conrad Jonas Lovig on March 10, 1936, and to this marriage three daughters were born, Claudette Diane, Suzanne Yvonne, and Annette Colleen.
Although Gertrude never "worked" outside the family farm, she created many paintings, commercial signs, artwork of all types and for a time presented chalk talks to area organizations her most noted one being the Praying Hands. Her largest project may have been the mural she created for the Clayton County Fair's 100th anniversary, which depicted life when Iowa was settled until the year 1954. She also did oil paintings of the Monona area churches, which hang in the Freedom Bank Building in Monona.
She was a member of the Giard Methodist Church where she was an organist for many years, she belonged to the Giard United Methodist Women, Froelich U & I Club, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Monona Heritage Club. She and Conrad were members of the Garnavillo Camera Club and square danced with a dance group from the area. She and Conrad attended art classes and Gertrude also instructed various art classes at different times of her life. She enjoyed being with her family and following their activities.
Preceding her in death besides her husband Conrad and their daughter Annette, were her parents, two siblings who died in infancy, and a special aunt, Kathryn Wickersheim. Those missing her the most are daughters: Claudette (Paul) Benz of Anacortes, Wash. and Suzanne (Terry) Kaber of Lancaster; grandchildren Elizabeth Franklin and David Benz of Fremont, Calif. and granddaughter Ashley (Brad) Kittoe of Mt. Horeb; step grandchildren Craig Kaber of Marquette, and Shelly (Sean) Park of LaMesa, Calif.; Great grandchildren are Jeremy, Nicholas and Catherine of Fremont, Calif., Jonas and Esme' Kittoe of Mt. Horeb, Paige and Brett Kaber of Prairie du Chien, and Henry Park of LaMesa, Calif.
Mom was wonderful to come home to whether you were family or friend.
Funeral services were Monday at the Giard United Methodist Church, Reverends Dennis Gilberts and Mark Dieter officiating, with burial in the Giard Cemetery, both in Giard. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Giard United Methodist Womens Group.

DOROTHY MENG
Dorothy J. Meng , 62, of Prairie du Chien, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 21, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 3, 1944, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Robert and Lucy (Ward) Suck.
She married John Meng on February 24, 1963, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley. She worked at Countryside Nursing Home in Jefferson, for 13 years and later she and her husband owned and operated Meng's on Main in Bagley. She later worked for Airmark and Prairie Industries.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years John Meng of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Jodi (Bill) Fischer of Prairie du Chien and Lori (Jim Roethel) Bernard of Ft. Atkinson; a sister Patricia Key of Prairie du Chien, a half brother Jim (Loretta) Jones of Center Point, Iowa; a half sister Ivanelle Casper of Ft. Myers, Fla., along with four grandchildren, Lukas, Hali, Dylan and Cory.
A Memorial Service was Sunday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Mathison officiating.

MARIE KIRSCHBAUM
Marie Kirschbaum, 95, of McGregor, died Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien following a short illness.
Marie was born February 8, 1911, to Myron and Florence (Flexman) Bovee on Moody Ridge, Clayton County, Iowa. She attended the Moody Ridge country school.
She married Mark Daniel Wilson on September 16, 1929. They farmed in Wisconsin near Wyalusing until they moved to Florida for a short time in the 1960's. They returned to Iowa after a few years.
Mark and Marie adopted a son John Robert who was killed during combat at Kein Hoa, Vietnam.
Mark died on June 11, 1977. Marie later married John Elwin Kirschbaum on October 20, 1993. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2001.
Marie is survived by several nieces, who are locally, Doris Barrette, Joyce Nading, Evelyn Shulka and several nephews, and special friend Harold Landt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, brothers, Roy, Edward, Arthur, Ray, Leonard; sisters, Mabel, Florence and Ethel and three infant siblings.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. Friends may call Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

MARTIN STLUKA
Martin Albert Stluka, formerly of the Lynxville area, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, following a short illness.
Martin was born March 5, 1928, in Crawford County to Charles and Anna (Stluka) Stluka. He was raised on a farm overlooking the Mississippi River near Lynxville and lived there most of his life.
He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to watch the farm machinery and the old steam locomotives running past the farm.
He attended Leitner country school and graduated from Seneca High School in 1946.
He farmed with his parents and in 1951 was drafted into the Army and served in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division for almost a year. Following his discharge he returned to the farm and in 1959 he bought the machinery and livestock and rented the farm from his parents. After the death of his parents he purchased the farm in 1977.
Martin enjoyed restoring old farm tractors and watching old threshing machines. A friend and he build a 2/3 size steam tractor engine, which they worked on for several years.
In 1992 his doctor told him to slow down some and in 1994 he had an artificial valve put in his heart, and a pacemaker implanted in 1998. The same year he sold the farm and moved to a place near Boscobel.
Martin enjoyed old country music his favorite singer was Hank Snow and he enjoyed polka's and waltz's.
Surviving is a sister Cecelia Stluka of McFarland, a brother-in-law Tilden Kaup of Madison and many relatives and friends.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Wesleyan Church with burial in National Cemetery with military honors both in Eastman. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and one hour prior to services at the church.

J. EVERETT O'BRIEN
J. Everett O'Brien, 83, of Boscobel, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
He was born on April 9, 1923, near Eastman, the son of Michael and Millie (Poulda) O'Brien.
He married Helen Olson on May 22, 1943. She preceded him in death. He then married Norma Lewig Mathews. He is survived by his wife Norma of Boscobel; two sons, Jan (Maria) O'Brien of Billings Mont., Hoyt (Betty) O'Brien of Boscobel; two daughters, Winnie (Bill) Halverson of McGregor, Iowa, Ricky (Gary) True of DePere; a step-daughter Carole (John) Mindham of Boscobel; 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a sister Eunice Key of Eastman. He was preceded in death by a daughter Valerie, a granddaughter Jordan, a step-son Terry, one sister Hazel Eulgem along with two brothers Clem O'Brien, Lloyd O'Brien.
Funeral Services were held Monday at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, Pastor Joel Oines officiating, burial in the National Cemetery Eastman.

MARION SCHUBERT
Marion Rose Schubert, 80, of Tonopah, Arizona, slipped away quietly on September 8, 2006.
She was born Marion Rose Moyer on April 25, 1926 in Prairie du Chien. She married Milton G. Schubert on April 26, 1947.
Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Milton; three sons, Steven of Eureka, Calif., Phillip of Garnavillo, Iowa and Michael of Sneads, Fla; one daughter Patricia of Tonopah, Ariz.; four brothers, Edward, Stan, Bernard, Carl and one sister Catherine. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a daughter.
A memorial service was held on September 13 at St. Joachim and St. Anne Church in Youngtown, Ariz.

FLORENCE ERRTHUM
Florence A. Errthum, 88, of Bloomington, died Saturday, September 16, 2006, at her home.
She was born September 23, 1917, in Gays Mills, the daughter of John and Anna (Doskocil) Mezera.
She was united in marriage to Alfred Errthum on January 11, 1939. The couple farmed near Bloomington, where they lived and raised their children.
In 1973, they moved to the village of Bloomington.
Florence was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and was a member of the Christian Mothers. She loved to play cards and watch game shows. Florence really enjoyed sewing. She made gifts for everyone in her family and donated many hats, gloves, and other handmade items to people in need. She is survived by 12 children, Margie (Wayne) Palches, Roscoe, Ill., Jack (Nancy) Errthum, Manhattan, Ill., Betty (John) Fischer, Prairie du Chien, Pat (Jim) Schaefer, Platteville, Gary (Dee) Errthum, Columbus, Fern (Jerry) Bina, Viroqua, Dan (Judi) Errthum, Mosinee, Susie (Mike) Bina, Chetek, Barb (Neil) Elskamp, Chetek, Marilyn (Charlie) Wagner, Blooming Prairie, Minn., Mary Beth (Fred) Wellach, Juneau, and Tim Errthum, Middleton; 39 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Virginia Errthum, Boscobel; three brothers, Bill (Ruth) Mezera, Tennyson, Bob (Mary) Mezera, Des Moines, Iowa, and Edward Mezera, East Coast; one sister, Mildred Sprosty, Prairie du Chien; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Mezera, Boscobel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; her parents; her son, Dick Errthum; her grandson, Brian Errthum; and her brother, Howard Mezera.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday morning at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Mary's School Endowment Fund in Bloomington. The Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

GERALDINE McKILLIP
Geraldine McKillip (nee- Hinchon), a resident of Prairie du Chien for 80 years was born to eternal Life lovingly surrounded by her family at Ruth Hospice in West Allis on Friday, September 15th. Geraldine, 95, was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer (Shorty) McKillip.
She is survived by their four children, Tom (Sue), Waterford, Ruth (George) Burdey, New Berlin, Mary (late Richard) Pautz, Bonita Springs Fla., and Dolores (John) Sandleback, LaC rosse; seven grandchildren: Rob (Joanne) McKillip, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Maria (Tom) Sowinski, Muskego, Michael (Ann) McKillip, West Allis, Carrie (Larry) Wright, Union Grove, Julie (Mike Stimets) Burdey Austin, Texas, Josh (Cheryl) Sandleback, Jackson, and Sara Sandleback, Rochester Minn.; thirteen great-grandchildren Alyssa, Paige and Matthew McKillip, Brandon, Jordan and Carina Sowinski, Amanda McKillip, Jonathan, Erica and Patrick Wright, Felix Stimets, Ethan and Lindsay Sandleback.
Services will be held at St. John's Catholic-Church in Prairie du Chien on Tuesday, Father Jim Warosh celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery following the service.
Geraldine was born in Burt, Iowa, on March 30, 1911, to Thomas and Mary Hinchon and spent her early years in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. The family moved to Prairie du Chien when Geraldine was a freshman. Following graduation from Prairie High, she attended Platteville Normal School and received her certification to teach. She had fond memories of her teaching days in the one-room schools at Irish Ridge and Dutch Ridge Schools. Jerry was a proud member of the Retired Teachers' Association.
She married Elmer (Shorty) McKillip on July 2, 1936. He died in November of 1969.
Geraldine's life was filled with family and church. Jerry was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church doing whatever was needed cleaning the church, serving funeral and wedding dinners, soliciting funds, acting as group chair, working at the bazaar, making rag rugs, crocheting afghans to donate as well as making fudge and cookies for the many bake sales at St. John's School. She belonged to the Christian Mothers, St. Rita's Study Club and the La Crosse Deanery.
She considered her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren her greatest accomplishment! She attended piano recitals, ballgames, baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, graduations and weddings. She made many trips to the Villa Louis to feed the ducks with each generation and was always ready to play a game of Scrabble.
Geraldine lived in the family home from the time it was built in 1936 (and was proud to be a "lower town" resident) until 2000 when she moved to Brunson Assisted Living Facilities. During her five years there she made many friends among the residents and staff. In June 2005 the wind pushed her to the ground as she was holding the door for another resident. She broke her hip and struck her head. After surgery she spent time in Prairie Hospital and Prairie Maison Nursing Home but moved to Milwaukee where three of her children and many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren live. She had visits daily for 15 months and that pleased her even though she missed her dear friends in Prairie du Chien.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie Catholic Schools if desired.

JOHN HILL
John B. Hill 78 of McGregor, died Friday September 15, 2006, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa following a long illness.
John was born November 6, 1927, at the Hill Fishing camp in Clayton County, Iowa to Frank and Alta (Schultz) Hill. He graduated from McGregor High School in 1946 and served in the Air Force from 1946 top 1947.
He married Lois Schleff on December 31, 1946, she preceded him in death in 1980.
John worked as a commercial fisherman with his family, worked for the Milwaukee Railroad from 1943 until his retirement after 40 years. Also during this time he operated a boat landing business and his wife Lois and him operated Lois & Johnny's Bar in McGregor for several years.
He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge in McGregor.
He later married Joyce Reed on March 16, 1986.
Surviving are his wife Joyce; a son Frank Hill (special friend Van Enlow) of Volga, Iowa; daughter, Sharon (Ken) Byers of McGregor; two stepsons, Terry (Judy) Tesar of Decorah, Iowa, Bill Tesar of McGregor; and a step daughter, Jackie McEwen of Elkader, Iowa; three grandchildren, Lauri, Jeff, Dawn and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday at the First Congregational Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery with military honors, both in McGregor. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.

LEON BEERS
Leon F. Beers, 70, of Steuben, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 4, 1936, in Centerville, S.D. son of Francis and Leone (Neis) Beers.
He served in the U.S. Army. He married Ann Gander on April 8, 1959, at St. Mary's Church in Gays Mills.
He farmed most of his life in the Steuben area and enjoyed his job of driving school bus for the Wauzeka and Prairie du Chien School Districts. In recent years he worked for the Isle of Capri in Marquette, and Richardson's Trucking of Boscobel . He enjoyed being a member of the Steuben Community, traveling and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Beers of Steuben; two sons, Bradley and Kirk (Jennifer) both of Steuben, a daughter Darcy (Ronald) Mohr of Prairie du Chien; a brother Loyde (Pat) Beers of Eastman, a sister Corrine (Joe) Fisher of Milton; five grandchildren, Zach, Kyler and Brooke Mohr and Ryan and Kayla Beers along with many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in- law and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Cary and a sister Ruth Pickarts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, Rev Tom Huff officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded graveside. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Monday, at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a prayer service at 8 p.m.

JUNE CHANDLER
June Elizabeth Chandler, 85, of Port Charlotte, Florida and former resident of Punta Gorda Isles, died Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at her residence.
She was born June 26, 1921 in Burton, and moved to Port Charlotte 21 years ago from Janesville. June was a Methodist and a former member of the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Assn.
She is survived by her loving family, a daughter, Debra (Kerry) Glass of Portland, Ore.; three sons, Marty (Jill) Chandler of Janesville, James Chandler of Las Vegas, Nev. and David Chandler of San Diego, Calif; a sister, Leila (Earl) Beecher of Port Charlotte; and five grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lois Ahrens Dahlin of Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viggo and Velma Laugesen, her husband, Eugene E. Chandler, two sisters, Wilma Beecher and Janice Turner and a grandson, Nathan Chandler.
A memorial service was held Saturday at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel, Rev. Douglas H. Zipperer of the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church officiated and inurement and committal services will be held at a later date in Lumpkins Cemetery, Glen Haven.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238 or to the American Cancer Society, 992 Tamiami Trail, Unit C-2, Port Charlotte, Fla. 33953.

ARNOLD HENRY
Arnold C. Henry, 75, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after two and one half year battle with cancer. He was born August 23, 1931, in Prairie du Chien, son of Robert and Christina (Mezera) Henry.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Carolyn Kilburg on June 18, 1957, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman.
He worked in construction for a time in Madison, and later for Marhoeffer Packing and Anderson Electric both in Postville, Iowa.
Arnie has owned and operated Arnie's Refrigeration for the past 35 years and was a member of the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Henry of Prairie du Chien; three daughters, Cathy (Karl) McCullick of Boscobel, Sheila (Russ) Gillitzer and Judi (Greg) Kazynski both of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Steve (Becky) and Jeff (Jill) Henry both of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Sylvia Blazek of Racine, and Ethel Mezera of Junction City; 14 grandchildren and an aunt, Mayme Quinn of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Robert, and a brother Evert.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

DIANE MUNSON
Diane Tina Munson, 47, of Seneca, died unexpectedly at her home on September 24, 2006.
She was born February 13, 1959 to the late Clyde and Dorothy (Irish) Lund in Lancaster.
She was a 1977 graduate of North Crawford High School.
Diane worked at Cabela's in Prairie du Chien for nine years and was currently a Supervisor in the Shipping Dept.
When it came to fun, Diane loved to spend time on the river, spend time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed her shopping sprees.
She will forever be remembered as a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and dear friend and co-worker to many. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her two sons, Brandon (Nora) Munson of Wausau, and Chad (Traci) Munson of Gays Mills and her precious grandchildren, Jada, Stephen, Dayne and Andrew; her five brothers, Denny (Cathy) Lund of Viroqua, Doug Lund of Madison, Daryl Lund and Dan Lund, both of Gays Mills, and Dale Lund of Baraboo; one sister, Dayna (Zach) Polensky, Richland Center and her eleven nieces and nephews and four great-nieces. She is also survived by her fiance' and special friend, Ron Hees Jr. of Seneca. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and sisters, Darla Oates and Debbie Lund.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills. Pastor Pam Lojewski of the Luther Memorial and Our Savior's Lutheran Churches will officiate. Burial will be in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested as the giver wishes.

JOHN STEINER
John D. "Jack" Steiner, 70, a longtime general contractor of Prairie du
Chien, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in la Crosse following a stroke.
Jack was born January 14, 1936 in Prairie du Chien to Arthur and Kathryn (Rosenbaum) Steiner. He graduated from high school in Prairie du Chien in 1955 and served in the Army for three years as a medic in Germany.
He returned to Prairie du Chien and worked for Steiner Brothers Construction.
He married Mary Elizabeth Balk on February 7, 1959 at St. Gabriel's.
He started his own company Jack's Construction and was joined by his son Tom in 1993, which later became Steiner Associates.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and continued to work until his death.
He is survived by his wife Mary; six children, John (Kathy) Steiner of Rush, N.Y., Susan (Tim) Kronebusch of La Crosse, Jim (Kim) Steiner of Farmington, Minn., Tom (Karen) Steiner of Prairie du Chien, Jerry (Wendy) Steiner of Durham, N.C., Sandy (Brad) Johnson of La Crosse; 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Becky, John, Emily, Jenni, Jasmine, Nicole, Rachel, Cody, Cierra, Andrew, Lauren; one great-grandson Ashtin; five siblings, Ted Steiner of Tucson, Ariz., Richard (Jeanette) Steiner and Mary Kay (Jim) Hannah both of Prairie du Chien, Davie (Linda) Steiner of Pleasant Prairie, and Michael (Donna) Steiner of Prairie du Chien.
A Mass of Christian burial was Saturday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery with military honors by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Prairie Catholic Schools.

CAROLYN LEE
Carolyn K. Lee, 65, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, September 18, 2006, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse.
Carolyn was born May 13, 1941, in Mt. Sterling, to Herman and Fay (Hutson) Quamme.
She was baptized and confirmed at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church.
On May 10, 1958, she married Richard Lee in Mt. Sterling. They lived in San Antonio, Texas while Richard finished his Air Force tour.
In 1961, they returned to Mt. Sterling where Carolyn held various jobs. Carolyn worked for the United States Post Office and retired in December 2004, as Postmaster of Mt. Sterling.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Richard Lee of Mt. Sterling; daughters, Dawn (Matthew) Rink of Holmen, and Kay (Dave) Diedrich of Grays Lake, Ill.; son, Thomas (Deb) Lee of Holmen; six grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Diedrich, Eric Cates, Jeremiah Lee, Jerin Rink, and Alyssa Rink, who shared many very special times with her NaNa; her mother, Fay Quamme of Mt. Sterling; and sisters, Margaret (Tim) Davis of Indianapolis, Ind., and Joan (Sanford) Swiggum of Lake Mills, Wis. She was preceded in death by her father. A graveside service and burial will be Thursday, September 21, at 11 a.m. at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, La Crosse. Pastor Gary Wees will officiate. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to donors choice. Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, La Crosse is in charge of the arrangements.
The family would like to thank Dr. Alcee Jumonville and Dr. Patrick Conway for all the special care and concern given to Carolyn during her illness.

ROGER OSWALD
Roger Donald Oswald, 78, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, September 18, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Roger was born July 28, 1928, in Wauzeka, son of William and Elizabeth (Dyer) Oswald.
He attended Rider School and Wauzeka High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 stationed in Germany.
He married Rita Morovits on November 29, 1951. He and his family farmed in the Eastman area until his retirement in 1979.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 458 of Wauzeka and Post Commander of Post 252 in Eastman. He served on the Eastman Town Board for eight years.
Roger is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years Rita; four daughters, Marilyn (Jim) Hurda, Lucille (Mike Morrissey) Boxrucker, Donna (Russ) Mayne, Janie (Rick) Starkey; a son Roger (Suzanne) Oswald; 18 grandchildren, Meredith (Mark) Schmalz, James (friend Tracey) Hurda, DeNichole (Jim) Rymarz, Derrick (Sara) Boxrucker, DeAnne Boxrucker, Aaron Mayne, Stephanie Mayne, Joel (friend Jessica) Starkey, Travis Starkey, Dana Starkey, Michael (Rhondi) Oswald, Holley (Zac) Moyer, Katie Oswald, Christen Oswald, Kimberly Oswald, William Oswald, William Oswald, Brandon Oswald, Matthew Oswald; a brother Robert (Doris) Oswald; a great-grandson, two great- granddaughters, a step great- grandson; two sisters-in-law Dolores and Maxine Oswald; two aunts, Ruth Fillbach and Marie Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Oliver and Duane.
Funeral services will be Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating, with burial in the Evergreen cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded graveside by the American Legion Post 458 of Wauzeka. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Hospice or the Prairie du Chien Rescue Squad.

WILLIAM HOYLAND
William "Bill" Hoyland was born on October 17, 1931, to Adelbert and Pearl (Junker) Hoyland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He passed away on September 2, 2006, at 74 years of age after a valiant battle with duodenal cancer.
He was united in marriage in 1951 to the late Theresa Ann Whitters. He subsequently married N. Jeane Davis Patten in 1992.
He attended First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids for 17 years where he taught many Sunday school classes and small groups. He most recently attended the Conrad Assembly of God where he was considered a Biblical Elder. He was active in many other Christian Organizations. He and his wife founded Goshen...a refuge, Ltd.
He is survived by his wife, Jeane; sons Thomas (Joni) Hoyland, Farmington Minn. and Kevin (Christy) Hoyland, Iowa City Iowa; Kirk (Tina) Patten, Indianola Iowa and Kyle (Sue Rasmusson) Patten, Bondurant Iowa; daughters Terri (Guy) Wendler, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Mary (Craig) Sandberg, Apple Valley Minn., Donna (Mark) Leamons, Wimberley Texas, Susan Hoyland, Austin Texas and Kristi Patten (Larry) Schachterle, Geneva Iowa; son-in-law, David Phillips, Ackley Iowa; a sister Mary Michalicek, Cedar Rapids Iowa; sister-in-law Doris Risenhoover, Ottumwa Iowa; brothers-in-law Richard (Fran) Whitters, and William (Penny) Whitters, Cedar Rapids Iowa. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Don McGarvey of First Assembly Church in Cedar Rapids and The Rev. Jim Hartman of the Conrad First Assembly Church officiated. Memorials in Bill's name may be directed to the family. They will be forwarded to Heaven's Family, a mission organization that supports orphans and widows in the Middle East and other organizations that serve the Lord.

RUSSELL WACHTER
Russell G. Wachter, 84, of Woodman, died Friday, August 18, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 30, 1921 in Midland, South Dakota, the ninth of fifteen children born to Herman and Mertie (Kaiser) Wachter.
The Wachter family moved to Wisconsin in 1939, where Russell met the love of his life, Vera Russell. They were married March 14, 1942 at the Mount Hope Methodist Church. Together they farmed in the Woodman area for many years.
Russell also owned and did custom bulldozing from 1967 until 2004. He enjoyed his family and a good game of cards.
Surviving are four children: Dennis (Maxine) Wachter, Mount Hope; Maggie Peterson (Wayne Rider), Linden; Marilyn (James) Faulkner of Prairie du Chien and Kayla (Roger) Herbers, Woodman; eleven very special grandchildren; Jodi, Jen, Jay, Jaci, Wade, Kim, Justin, Gretchen, Callie, Micah and Mitchell; and eleven great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Also surviving are three brothers, Mike Wachter, Herman (Bernadine) Wachter, Jr. and Louis (Pat) Wachter all of Woodman; three sisters, Ina England, Presho, S.D., Hazel Ellis, Glen Haven and Dorice Van Vorst, St. Paul, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Doris Ann Wachter, Fennimore, a special niece, Julie (Keith) Jolik, Bitely, Mi. and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vera, his parents, two sisters, Cleone Eckert and Florence Wachter, six brothers, Kelly, Clifford, Robert, Edward, Donald and Kenneth.
Services were Monday, at the Bible Baptist Church in Prairie du Chien, Pastor Andy Doll officiating with burial in Hermitage Cemetery in Mt. Hope Township. The Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

SUNNY MONTES
Sunny R. Montes, 63, of Seneca passed away Friday, August 18, 2006, at her home following a brief battle with cancer.
She was born March 24, 1943 in Chicago, Ill. daughter of Raymond and LaVerne (Pemberton) Casazza.
She married Frank Montes in 1969 and he preceded her in death in 2003.
She worked for the Isle of Capri in Marquette for the past seven years. Prior to that she was self employed as an over the road truckdriver.
Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly Sepe of Seneca and LaRae Charlton of Chicago, Ill.; a brother Guy (Ginny) Casazza of Scottsdale, Ariz; four grandchildren, Tina, Joe, Tony and Luke along with two great grandchildren Karina and Gaige. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother Gary Casazza.
According to Sunny's wishes her body will be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

JOHN STEINER
John D. "Jack" Steiner, 70, a longtime general contractor of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in la Crosse following a stroke.
Jack was born January 14, 1936 in Prairie du Chien to Arthur and Kathryn (Rosenbaum) Steiner. He graduated from high school in Prairie du Chien in 1955 and served in the Army for three years as a medic in Germany.
He returned to Prairie du Chien and worked for Steiner Brothers Construction.
He married Mary Elizabeth Balk on February 7, 1959 at St. Gabriel's.
He started his own company Jack's Construction and was joined by his son Tom in 1993, which later became Steiner Associates.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and continued to work until his death.
He is survived by his wife Mary; six children, John (Kathy) Steiner of Rush, N.Y., Susan (Tim) Kronebusch of la Crosse, Jim (Kim) Steiner of Farmington, Minn., Tom (Karen) Steiner of Pririe du Chien, Jerry (Wendy) Steiner of Durham, N.C., Sandy (Brad) Johnson of La Crosse; 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Becky, John, Emily, Jenni, Jasmine, Nicole, Rachel, Cody, Cierra, Andrew, Lauren; one great-grandson Ashtin; five siblings, Ted Steiner of Tucson, Aris., Richard (Jeanette) Steiner and Mary Kay (Jim) Hannah both of Prairie du Chien, Davie (Linda) Steiner of Pleasant Prairie, and Michael (Donna) Steiner of Prairie du Chien.
A Mass of Christian burial was Satuirday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery with military honors by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg-hanson Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieul of flowers memorials may be given to Prairie Catholic Schools.

WILLIAM HOYLAND
William "Bill Hoyland was born on October 17, 1931, to Adelbert and Pearl (Junker) Hoyland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He passed away on September 2, 2006, at 74 years of age after a valiant battle with duodenal cancer.
He was united in marriage in 1951 to the late Theresa Ann Whitters. He subsequently married N. Jeane Davis Patten in 1992.
He attended First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids for 17 years where he taught many Sunday school classes and small groups. He most recently attended the Conrad Assembly of God where he was considered a Biblical Elder. He was active in many other Christian Organizations. He and his wife founded Goshen...a refuge, Ltd.
He is survived by his wife, Jeane; sons Thomas (Joni) Hoyland, Farmington Minn. and Kevin (Christy) Hoyland, Iowa City Iowa; Kirk (Tina) Patten, Indianola Iowa and Kyle (Sue Rasmusson) Patten, Bondurant Iowa; daughters Terri (Guy) Wendler, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Mary (Craig) Sandberg, Apple Valley Minn., Donna (Mark) Leamons, Wimberley Texas, Susan Hoyland, Austin Texas and Kristi Patten (Larry) Schachterle, Geneva Iowa; son-in-law, David Phillips, Ackley Iowa; a sister Mary Michalicek, Cedar Rapids Iowa; sister-in-law Doris Risenhoover, Ottumwa Iowa; brothers-in-law Richard (Fran) Whitters, and William (Penny) Whitters, Cedar Rapids Iowa. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Don McGarvey of First Assembly Church in Cedar Rapids and The Rev. Jim Hartman of the Conrad First Assembly Church officiated. Memorials in Bill's name may be directed to the family. They will be forwarded to Heaven's Family, a mission organization that supports orphans and widows in the Middle East and other organizations that serve the Lord.

MARTIN STLUKA
Martin Albert Stluka, formerly of the Lynxville area, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, following a short illness.
Martin was born March 5, 1928, in Crawford County to Charles and Anna (Stluka) Stluka. He was raised on a farm overlooking the Mississippi River near Lynxville and lived there most of his life.
He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to watch the farm machinery and the old steam locomotives running past the farm.
He attended Leitner country school and graduated from Seneca High School in 1946.
He farmed with his parents and in 1951 was drafted into the Army and served in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division for almost a year. Following his discharge he returned to the farm and in 1959 he bought the machinery and livestock and rented the farm from his parents. After the death of his parents he purchased the farm in 1977.
Martin enjoyed restoring old farm tractors and watching old threshing machines. A friend and he build a 2/3 size steam tractor engine, which they worked on for several years.
In 1992 his doctor told him to slow down some and in 1994 he had an artificial valve put in his heart, and a pacemaker implanted in 1998. The same year he sold the farm and moved to a place near Boscobel.
Martin enjoyed old country music his favorite singer was Hank Snow and he enjoyed polkas and waltzes.
Surviving is a sister Cecelia Stluka of McFarland, a brother-in-law Tilden Kaup of Madison and many relatives and friends.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Wesleyan Church with burial in National Cemetery with military honors both in Eastman. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and one hour prior to services at the church.

DARLENE SLATER
Darlene M. Slater, 44, of Fennimore, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
She was born February 21, 1962, in Lancaster, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Frontz) Slater.
She was currently a resident at Cornerstone Foundation in Fennimore and had been at the Southwest Opportunities Center in Lancaster since 1983.
Darlene's favorite pastime was doing word search puzzles and latch hook projects.
She is survived by one sister, Mary (Ron) Burbach, Mineral Point; two brothers, William Slater, Prairie du Chien; and Gene (Sandy) Slater, Bloomington; many nieces and nephews; and many special friends from Southwest Opportunities Center and Cornerstone. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Donna Johll-Ross; two brothers-in-law, Stephen Johll and Jay Ross; and her niece, Amy Anderson.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster. Burial was in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington Township.

PATRICK GRAAP
Patrick L. Graap,48, of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at the Grant Regional Health Care Center in Lancaster, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

HIRAM HALVERSON
Hiram Halverson, 91, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Gunder Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 11 2006, at the Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien.
He was born on January 25, 1915, in Clayton County Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Christina (Roraas) Halverson.
He married Irene Buchholz on November 23, 1940, in Clinton Iowa.
He worked as a machinist for Iowa Manufacturing for several Years.
He is survived by his wife Irene of 65 years of Prairie du Chien; 1one brother, Palmer Halverson of Monona Iowa; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder Iowa, Pastor Doug Mathison officiating with burial in the Church Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday at the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder Iowa from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder Iowa or to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

CHLOE LIEDTKE
Chloe Louise Liedtke infant daughter of Lance and Holly (Fisher) Liedtke passed away unexpectedly Tues., Aug. 8, 2006 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. She is survived by her parents, Lance and Holly of Seneca, WI, maternal grandparents, Tom and Joyce Fisher of Seneca, WI, aunts and uncles; Ginger and Frank Giacomazzo, Crystal and Steve Steiner, Melanie and Alan Groom, Michael and Angela Fisher, Matthew and Melissa Fisher, Tom and Shelley Fisheræand Sandra and David Macak along with numerous cousins.æ She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Lloyd and Louise Liedtke and an uncle Darryl Liedtke.
A private family funeral service will be held graveside at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Eastman, WI at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

BRUCE OLSON
Bruce Allen Olson, 55, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at his home after a battle with cancer.
Mr. Olson was born December 26, 1950, to Bennie and Ellen (Jarland) Olson in Spring Grove, Minn. He was a 1968 graduate of Spring Grove High School and a 1972 graduate of Lea College, Albert Lea, Minn.
He married Kelly Fagan on April 27, 2002, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Mr. Olson worked for Wendy's Restaurants as a District Manager for six years after which he served for ten years as Director of Operations for Rally's Restaurants. Most recently he was an Assistant Manager for seven years with Wal-Mart.
He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spring Grove, Minn. He was an avid fan and student of all sports, loved reading, playing cards, taking long walks and volunteered his services as a baseball coach.
Survivors include his wife; two step-children, Adam (and Bri Bassler) Fagan of Maquoketa, Amanda Fagan of Maquoketa; his mother, Ellen Olson of Prairie du Chien; his brothers Wayne (Carol) Olson of Glenville, Minn. and Gary (Mary Don) Olson of Prairie Du Chien; four brothers-in-law, Kevin (Kris) Keuter of Dubuque, Kendall (Marybeth) Keuter of Anamosa, Kraig Keuter of Birmingham, Ala., Saul (and Sheena Smith) Streveler of Maquoketa; three sisters-in-law, Kim (John) McKenna of Marion, Keri (Craig) of Rapid City, S.D., Kassie Streveler of Macomb, Ill.; parents-in-law Thomas and Nancy Streveler of Clinton; nieces and nephews, Mike Olson of Glenville, Minn., Greg (April) Olson of Albert Lea, Minn., Amy (Bob) Sullivan of Holmen, Eric Olson of Prairie du Chien, Audre (Chad) Hein of Blooming Prairie, Minn.
On Thursday August 10th visitation will be held at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. by a memorial service at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa.
A memorial tribute or message may be left to the family on-line at www.iowa cremation.com under obituaries.

VICTOR STLUKA
Victor J. Stluka age 94 of Middleton and formerly of Las Cruces, NM died Sun. Aug. 6, 2006 at Northview Gardens in Portage, WI. He was born Aug. 26, 1911 in Eastman, WI, son of Mathias and Anna (Swatek) Stluka. He married Velma Bartels on Aug 8, 1934 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. She preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 1999. He owned and operated a gas station and later two different Gamble's Stores. He then worked as an electrician and was responsible for wiring a majority of the farms in the Eastman area during the Rural Electrification Act. He was a longtime member of Kiawanis. He is survived by 2 sons; Emery (Dottie) of Mazomanie, WI and Willard (Darlene) of Kula, HI, a daughter Theresa (David) Olig of Portage, WI, 9 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
A family graveside service will be held Fri., Aug. 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the National Cemetery in Eastman, WI, Rev. Lynn Schreck officiating. A memorial service will also be held on Fri., Aug. 18, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Middleton Community Church in Middleton, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Salem United Methodist Church in Eastman, WI. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, WI is assisting the family.

JUDITH WEMMER
Judith Christine Wemmer, Wisconsin Rapids, 64, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center.
She was born on December 27, 1941, in Harper's Ferry, Iowa to the late Charles and Ester (McSkimmum) Valley. Judy graduated from UW Platteville with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She was a registered nurse for Boscobel Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed cooking, motorcycling, hunting, and fishing. She also enjoyed raising and showing Irish Wolfhounds, and above all, spending much time with her special grand daughter, Abby.
She is survived by her children, Daryl Ready, Curtis Ready, Scott Ready, Dan Valley, Katy Wemmer, Bobbie Wemmer; her granddaughter, Abagail; former husband, Robert Wemmer; her brother, Steven (Karen) Valley; and her special dog, Hannah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sarah Wemmer; and her sister, Evelyn Albee.
Per Judy's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the wonderful Doctors at Appleton Medical Center, especially Dr. Murphy.
The Wichmann Funeral Home Tri County Chapel at Menasha assisted the family.

WAYNE HAFKE
Wayne Hafke, 63, of Prairie du Chien, Wis. died on June 28, 2006, at his home.
Wayne was born to Walter A. and Josephine (Jacobi) Hafke on Jan. 18, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Growing up, he spent his summers at his family's bungalow at Rockaway Beach in Queens. He grew up in the midst of a new style of music, where the vocal groups sang on the street corners and in subway stations. This sparked a lifelong interest in Doo-Wop music. Wayne even enlisted the help of his older brother's girlfriend to teach him to dance, so he could enjoy the music even more (not to mention to meet girls).
Wayne served in the army in Ft. Dix, N.J. in 1962.
On May 9, 1964, he and Vicki Gohde of McGregor were married. They were the parents of three children. In 1974, Wayne and his family moved to McGregor. In 1983, he moved back to New York and on Oct. 20, 1984, married Barbara Ann Paige. Wayne and Barbara moved back to Prairie du Chien in Sept. of 2000 to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
He enjoyed stamp collecting, fishing, watching sci-fi and horror movies with his family, listening to his Doo-Wop music collection, and his yellow 1969 AMC AMX muscle car. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Barbara; a grandson, Brett Hafke; and a stepdaughter, Melinda Paige. Surviving are two sons, Don and wife Vikki Hafke of Bridgeport, and Tom and wife Karen Hafke of Monona; one daughter, Sheri Hafke of Prairie du Chien; one stepson, Michael Paige of New York; six grandchildren, Zak, Kaleb, Brianna, Brooke, Trenton and Denise; one brother, Walter J. and wife Virginia Hafke of New Jersey; and special friend, Mary Lou Scott of Prairie du Chien.
Services will held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at St. John Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Wayne was cremated and his ashes will be scattered at Rockaway Beach, N.Y. at a later date.

MATT MEZERA
Matt J. Mezera Sr. 88, of Midlothian and formerly of Eastman, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, Ill. He was born February 22, 1918 in Eastman, son of Charles and Mary (Zach) Mezera.
He worked as a carpenter most of his life.
He is survived by a daughter Rose Marie (William) Bartlett and a son Matt (Tammy) Mezera Jr. both of Midlothian, Ill., a sister Mayme Quinn of Prairie du Chien along with four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marie Petchen in 1962, his second wife Katherine Markov in 1983, a son Dennis Mezera, along with brothers, Wencil, Thomas, Anthony, George and Edward; and sisters,Christine Henry, Barbara Bearsley and Anna Balk.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, Rev. Thomas Huff officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

GREG McCULLICK
Greg C. McCullick, 20, of Mt. Horeb, passed away unexpectedly from a hit and run accident on Sunday, July 30, 2006, in Springdale Township.
Greg was born August 28, 1985 in Madison, to Thomas and Linda (Stram) McCullick. He graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 2004 where he participated in baseball and football.
Greg is survived by his parents, Thomas and Linda McCullick of Mt. Horeb; a sister Tiffany McCullick of Mt. Horeb; Grandparents, Clifford and Barbara Stram of Prairie du Chien and Ted and Martha McCullick of Boscobel; his girlfriend, Brittany Erickson of Mt. Horeb; his best friends, Sean Koenig of Mt. Horeb, Eric Borcherding and Joel Powers both of Madison, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Mt. Horeb. Burial will be at Mt. Horeb Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Ellestad Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St. Mt. Horeb.

E. RALPH DEGENHARDT
E. Ralph Degenhardt 81, of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 25, 1924, in Mt. Hope, son of Louis and Kathryn (Elliott) Degenhardt.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II aboard the USS Saidor in the Aleutian Islands.
He married Dorothy Crawford on January 21, 1956, at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien.
He worked in the Crawford County Sheriff's Dept. for over 30 years in various capacities including, patrolman, bailiff and the coroner's office. Ralph also worked as a truck driver and later drove for a limousine and taxi service in Prairie du Chien. He owned and operated the Farmer Friendly Gas Station for a number of years and was one of the original crew for the Rescue Squad in Crawford County. Ralph was also a sales representative for Krause Monuments and belonged to the VFW, the American Legion and proudly served as a member of the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Prairie du Chien, a daughter Debra Degenhardt of Prairie du Chien, a brother Louis (Hazel Lechnir) Degenhardt of Prairie du Chien, a sister Kathryn Evans of Prairie du Chien, a granddaughter Katie (Ryan) Fox of Prairie du Chien, a grandson Michael (Brittany Bekkum) Wallace of Winona, Minn., his great granddaughter Charlotte Fox at home, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Harold, John and Bernard along with a sister Marian Neisius and two infant sisters, Mabel and Mildred.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. Paul Fagan 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 where there will be a VFW tribute at 7:30 p.m. and a wake scripture at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

FRANK FISHLER
Frank W. Fishler 57, of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 9, 1948, in Prairie du Chien, son of Lawrence and Betty (Sisley) Fishler.
He married Patricia Becwar on February 7, 1970, at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien.
He owned and operated FWF Painting and Blacktop Repair in Prairie du Chien for the past 20 years.
He is survived by his wife Pat of Prairie du Chien, a son Frank (Meg) Fishler of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and a sister Mary (Perry) Cahoon of McGregor. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

CAROL BROKOPP
Carol M. Brokopp, 87, of Edgerton, formerly of Lancaster, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Edgerton Memorial Community Hospital in Edgerton.
She was born August 16, 1918, in North Lancaster Township, Grant County, the daughter of William C and Hannabella (Graham) Bailie.
She married Bernard Edward Brokopp on August 24, 1939, and together they farmed for many years in the Lancaster area. They were married for 29 years and he passed away on March 5, 1968.
Surviving are their three sons, Wesley (Joyce) Madison, John (Faith) Williamsport, Pa. and Steven (Carole) of Gamaliel, Ar. and her grandchildren Vonda Klein, Mike (Shelly) Brokopp, Wesley (Antoinette) Brokopp, Sherri Brokopp, Peter (Alice) Brokopp, Andy (Erica) Brokopp, Joy Brokopp, Tim (Meredith) Brokopp, Susan (Ron) Sasek, Sheryl Brokopp, Scott (Stephanie) Brokopp and Stuart (Kendall Wallace) Brokopp and eight great- grandchildren, her sisters-in-law Norma Wisbroeker, Blanche Hemhauar, Alice Brokopp and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers Floyd and Paul Bailie. Funeral services were Friday at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with the Reverend John Brokopp officiating. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.

ROBERT HEIAR
Robert A. Heiar, 81, of Bloomington, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at the Lancaster Care Center.
He was born November 3, 1924, in Bridgeport , the son of Anthony and Caroline (Scheckel) Heiar.
On August 31, 1948, he married Elaine E. Brown at St. Mark's rectory in Edgewood, Iowa. They lived in the Wauzeka area and in 1957 moved to Bloomington. Bob worked for Walz Lumber and then for Metcalf-Kuenster Furniture Store as a floor mechanic. He also performed in the tri-state area with the Del Brown Band and retired after 50 years of playing the accordion. Bob later sold Electrolux vacuum cleaners and sewing machines.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Bob loved fishing, hunting, and trapping. He also enjoyed a great game of cards and watching baseball.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Heiar, Bloomington; five children: David (Marjorie) Heiar, Antioch, Tenn., William (Brenda) Heiar, Round Rock, Texas, James (Diane) Heiar, Richland Center, Gregory (Vickie) Heiar, Berlin, and Judy (Rocky) Reuter, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his stepmother-in-law, Lucille Brown, Boscobel; two brothers, Wesley (Violet) Heiar, Prairie du Chien, and Donald (Mary Lou) Heiar, Waunakee; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and John Forbes.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman, Father Donn Heiar, and Father Paul Fagan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held Monday, from 4 8 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, where a 4 p.m. parish scripture service will be held, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at funeral home.

HILDEGARDE OSTERHAUS
Hildegarde A. "Sis" Osterhaus, 87, of Bloomington, died Friday, July 21, 2006, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.
She was born February 24, 1919, in Bloomington Township, the daughter of William and Mary (Drexler) Felder.
On June 6, 1942, she married Alex M. Osterhaus at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven. Together they farmed in Bloomington Township.
Sis loved the outdoors, sewing, quilting, and baking. Raising her family and spending time with her grandchildren was her greatest joy. She enjoyed traveling to visit family and grandchildren, which she considered her bonus blessings from God.
She is survived by her husband, Alex Osterhaus, Lancaster; six children, Ken (Kandi) Osterhaus, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joan (Dennis) Bierman, Glen Haven, William (Terri) Osterhaus, Belmont, Ma., Virginia (Lou) Pohle, Altus, Okla., James (Linda) Osterhaus, Madison; and Mary (Don) Alcorn, Lancaster; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; her brother, Lawrence "Bud" Felder, Bloomington; her sister, Doris (Vulmer) Bohnenkamp, Prairie du Chien; and three sisters-in-law, Irene Osterhaus, Bloomington, Lorraine Osterhaus, Platteville, and Delores Klinkhammer, Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her son, Tommy, her grandson, Danny Osterhaus, her parents, four sisters: Della Standorf, Leona Favre, Alma LaBonne, and Mildred Osterhaus, her brother, Delbert Felder, and her sister-in-law, Alice Felder.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4 7 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home Bloomington, and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church.

ROBERT HANLON
Robert S. Hanlon, 77, of Bagley, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 28, 1929, in Boston, Ma., one of 11 children born to Albert and Mary (Nolan) Hanlon.
Robert served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne stationed in Korea and was a Disabled American Veteran from the Korean Conflict.
On January 3, 1953, he married Dolores M. Stippa and moved to upstate New York. He was employed as an architectural draftsman with IBM, and later owner Vasser Industrial Services.
In 1990, Robert moved to Bagley. He enjoyed fishing and was a bow enthusiast. He was very active in the DAV Association and the POW/MIA Association.
He is survived by four children, Lawrence Hanlon, Concord, Ma., Natalie Hanlon-Soule, Cassville, William Hanlon, Sugarland, Texas and Ingrid (David) Metcalf, San Antonio, Texas; and two grandchildren, Ian and Sean Metcalf, San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Hanlon, and his brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, 2006 at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Private family burial with full military honors was in Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

DOROTHY MILLIN
Dorothy Eileen Millin, 85, of Mount Hope, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at the Gundersen-Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse after complications from hip surgery.
She was born on December 11, 1920, in Mount Hope, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Friar) Mulrooney.
She married Stephen W. Millin. They both worked for the watch factory in Elgin, Ill. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Elgin.
Later, Dorothy went to work in a psychiatric hospital for the State of Illinois until her retirement. She came to live in Wisconsin, so she would be close to family, five years ago when she started having health problems. Two years ago, she started living at the Walter Schmidt Independent Living Center in Prairie du Chien.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Paulette Millin, Ladysmith; one grandson, Steve (Sally) Millin, Ladysmith; one granddaughter, Renee Fortin, South Beloit, Ill.; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Dick and Thomas, Millin; three sisters, Lenore McKevitt, Evelyn Richter, and Ruth Koschkee; and one brother, Jerald Mulrooney.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church in Mount Hope with Father George Horath officiating. Burial will be in St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Mount Hope Township. Visitation will be held Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

JERRY FOULKER
Jerry E. Foulker, 63, of Darlington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 12 following a brief illness.

RAYMOND LaMERE
Raymond J. LaMere, 89, of Lancaster, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster
He was born December 11 , 1916, in Eastman; the son of John and Anna (Gillitzer) LaMere.
On December 27, 1939, he married Ivanelle F. Pascoe at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman. Together they farmed at Du Charme Ridge in Eastman.
In 1958, they moved to Lancaster, where Ray worked for the Grant County Highway Department, retiring in 1978. In retirement, he operated LaMere Small Motors in Lancaster.
He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster and a past member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman.
He is survived by four children, Janet (Terry) McCann, Madison, Alice (Paul) Moore, Lancaster, James (Sandra) LaMere and Gaylord LaMere, both of Fennimore; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Loretta Martin, California, Rita Noble, Madison, Eleanor Willmore, Arizona, and Mary (Jim) Curley, Lancaster; two brothers, Father Cletus LaMere, Milwaukee, and Floyd (Bertilla) LaMere, Verona; two sisters-in-law, LuLu Mae (Carlyle) Blackbourn, Prairie du Chien, and Leona LaMere, Lodi; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Ivanelle; his parents; his son, Dennis LaMere; his grandson, Craig LaMere; three brothers, Clarence, Roy, and Leo LaMere; and three sisters, Florence Steiert, Genevieve Enkosky, and Sister Rosewitha.
Funeral services were held Monday, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster, with Father Cletus LaMere and Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family.

DEBRA JOZWIAK
Debra "Deb" Jozwiak, nee Radloff, 48, found peace on July 12, 2006.
She was the beloved wife of 29 years of Brian Jozwiak, dearest mother and best friend of Nicholas (Karen Stawicki), daughter of the late LeRoy and WillaDean Radloff. Beloved daughter-in-law of Stephen and the late Rita Jozwiak, fond sister-in-law of Charlene and Lee Coffey. Loving niece of Janice and Ron Radloff, dearest aunt of Tiffany and Jeffrey Coffey. She was further survived by many friends and colleagues at AIG. Deb will be missed deeply by her companions, Chilly and Harley.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Max A. Sass and Sons Greenridge Chapel, with interment at Good Hope Cemetery.

ALLAN HEIN
Allan P. Hein, 58, of Steuben, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a long illness.
Allan was born September 22, 1947 at Osage, Iowa to Edwin and Clarice (Paulson) Hein. He graduated from Osage High School and attended Community College at Clinton, Iowa.
He served in the Air Force for four years.
He married Janis Parker on February 9, 1974 at St. Angelo, Texas.
Following his discharge he taught at the Vocational High School in Davenport for three years. He then attended the University of Wisconsin at Stout and received his BS and Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
They moved to Prairie du Chien where he worked at the Opportunity Center for 18 years and then worked for the State of Wisconsin at the Satter Building both in Prairie du Chien.
Surviving are his wife Janis; two sons, Matthew Hein of Steuben, and Jamison Hein of Oshkosh; three siblings, Russell (Gloria) Hein of Little Cedar, Iowa, Robert (Ann) Hein of Winfield, Ill. and Carol (Gordon) Dill of Salinas, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

GLORIA RABE
Gloria M. Barrette Rabe, 58, of Potosi and formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at her home following a brief illness.
She was born May 31, 1948, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Arthur and Gladys (West) Barrette.
She married Carl Rabe on April 8, 1992. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2004.
Gloria assisted her husband in the operation of the Marquette Body Shop in Prairie du Chien and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crafts.
She is survived by her daughter Gina, and granddaughter Christina Rabe, both of Potosi; four brothers, Sylvester (Sally) Barrette of Holt, Mo., Dale Barrette of Evansville, Mark (Sandy) Barrette of Seneca, and Gary (Nancy) Barrette of Wauzeka; three sisters, Madonna (Richard) Toberman of Prairie du Chien, Lorraine Mainor of Viroqua, and Darlene (Richard) Proof of Macomb, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Funeral services will be Saturday July 15, at 1 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

GAY PELOCK
Gay L. Pelock, 54, of Beloit, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in her home.
She was born on February 18, 1952, in Darlington, the daughter of Robert and Joan Havens Teasdale.
Gay was a 1970 graduate of Darlington High School and also a 1974 graduate of the University of La Crosse receiving a degree in Elementary Education. She furthered her education by receiving two master degrees in Administration and a master in Education.
Gay married John D. Pelock on October 4, 1975, in Darlington. Gay began her teaching career at Jefferson Elementary School in Waupun, for the 1974 and 1975 school year. For the past 30 years she taught at Wilson Elementary School in Janesville, where she also started the Wilson school summer programs. Gay was a member of the Janesville Education Committee and various other committees. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was on the missions committee.
Survivors include her husband, John Pelock of Beloit; children, Joshua Pelock, Leah Pelock and Seth Pelock all of Beloit; her parents, Robert and Joan Teasdale of Darlington; one brother, Dr. Craig Teasdale of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Lisa (Phil) Schoney of Dakota, Ill. and Cathy (Beaver) Paulson of Darlington; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Ora and Merideth Havens; paternal grandparents, Irv and Blanche Teasdale and a niece, Jordyn Shea Paulson.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006, in the First United Methodist Church 511 Public Avenue, Beloit, with the Dr. Forrest Clark of Beloit, and Pastor Larry Hakes of Darlington, officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit. A memorial fund will be established in her name.

CECIL WOODWARD
Cecil "Woody" Briggs Woodward 84, of Prairie du Chien died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 14, 1922, in Rice Lake, son of Vernal and Clara (Groves) Briggs.
He served in the U.S. Army Engineering Division during WW II in the Pacific Theatre.
He married Helen Ludovissy on March 19, 1946, in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on November 9, 1995.
He worked at John Deere in Dubuque and later as a construction contractor.
He was a member of the U.A.W. Local 94 and the V.F.W.
He is survived by two sons, Cecil (Mary Lou) Jr. of Dubuque, Iowa and Thomas of Bernard, Iowa; four daughters, Pam (John) Kastner and Sheri (Dan) Hinderman both of Platteville, Cara (Tim) Ritchy of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jackie (Don Boatman) Woodward of Leonardville, Kansas; two sisters, Inis Enders of Rice Lake, and Emma (Louis) Armbruster of Phoenix, Ariz.; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren along with his partner for the past ten years, Goldie Sherrick of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Jack Redmond 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, July 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

LOWELL WILES
Lowell C. Wiles, Sr., 81, passed away June 11, 2006 in Prairie du Chien.
Lowell was born August 5, 1924 in Weeping Water, Nebraska and graduated from Weeping Water High School.
Lowell was a former cab driver, Social Service Department worker at Douglas County Hospital and a medical courier for Physicians Lab in Omaha, Nebr.
He and his wife, Florence Mary (DeSantiago) were married 48 years before her passing in 2001. Lowell resided in Prairie du Chien since 2001 and was an avid card player with the Senior Card Players on Monday and Thursdays at City Hall.
Survivors include daughters, Florencia (Friday) Wiles and husband Allen Moore of Prairie du Chien, Annette Hall and husband Tim of Reno, Nev., Terry Hastie and husband Donald Sr. of Council Bluffs, Iowa and sons, Lowell C. Wiles, Jr. of Council Bluffs and Ralph A. and wife Kitty of Moscow Mills, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister Marjorie Musselman and husband Victor of Lincoln, Nebr. and brother Quentin "QT" and wife Lois of Los Angeles, Calif.; cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Prairie du Chien on Sunday, July 9 at 1 p.m. Interment was at the Memorial Park Cemetery on June 15 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

ELSIE ANDERSON
Elsie M. Anderson, 90, of Bagley, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.
She was born August 6, 1915, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Anna (Braum) Jahoda. Elsie worked for Continental Can Company.
On June 17, 1939, she married Leland W. Anderson at Race United Methodist Church in Oak Park, Ill. In 1940, they moved to the Bagley area and together they farmed in Wyalusing Township.
Elsie enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crocheting. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bagley. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leland Anderson, Bagley; five children, Robert (DeAnna) Anderson, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Dixie (Bob) Duff, Three Rivers, Mich.; David (Colleen) Anderson, Show Low, Ariz.; Mark (Cheri) Anderson, Fergus Falls, Minn.; and Julie (Chuck) Raisbeck, Bloomington; 20 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Jahoda, and her sister, Ann Olson.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 8, at the United Methodist Church in Bagley with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial was in the Patch Grove Cemetery. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisted the family.

ANNA MAE FISCHER
Anna Mae Fischer, 79, of Beardstown died Thursday morning, June 8, 2006, at her home.
Anna Mae was born February 3, 1927 in Wauzeka, daughter of Frank Leo and Florence Esther Geitz Hendricks.
She married Robert Bernard Fischer on November 27, 1946 in Prairie d Chien. He preceded her in death in 1970.
Surviving are three sons, Robert (Kathy) Fischer and Martin Fischer, both of Macomb and Bruce (Ruth) Fischer of Beardstown; two daughters Kathleen (Robert) O'Berg of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Diane (Steve) Edwards of Pleasant View; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister Eileen (Art) Tyler of Moscow, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother Lawrence Hendricks.

REBECCA NIES
Rebecca L. Nies, 52, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at her home.
She was born November 14, 1953 in Prairie du Chien, the beloved daughter of Gerald and Evelyn "Skip" (Schleicher) Knapp. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1971 and then attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore.
On December 4, 1971, she married Daniel J. Nies at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove.
Becky was active in helping her husband Dan with farm work and wood projects. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. Her hobbies included bowling, cake decorating, gardening, reading and dog breeding. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. Becky owned the Red Duck Saloon in Patch Grove and worked for Dick's Supermarket in Prairie du Chien for over 15 years.
Surviving are her husband Dan, Prairie du Chien; two sons, Tony (Cadi) Nies, and Wynn Nies, both of Patch Grove; two grandsons, Spencer and Quinton; her parents, Gerald Evelyn "Skip" Knapp, Bloomington; two brothers, Jim (Donna) Knapp and John (Betty) Knapp, both of Bloomington; six sisters, Sandy (Mike) Kabele, Lancaster, Vicki (Howard) Sanborn, Lancaster, Debbie (Mark) Bierman, Bloomington, Cheri (Mike) Mozuch, Oregon, Bonnie (Tom) Gross, Reedsburg and Kris (Bill Blatterman) Arsenault, Madison; brothers and sisters-in-law Dave (Marilyn) Nies, Prairie du Chien, Dick (Barb) Nies, Beaver Dam, Julie (Pat) Hoffman, Fennimore, Phil (Cindy) Nies, Prairie du Chien, Laurie (Dave) Becker, Hazel Green and Bob (Loree) Nies, Prairie du Chien; cherished friends, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Max and Florentine Nies.
Services were Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating and burial in St. John's Cemetery, Patch Grove. In lieu of plants and flowers a Rebecca L. Nies memorial has been established. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

EDWARD AVERKAMP
Edward Averkamp, age 83, died on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Prairie du
Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1923, the third child
in ten children to Anthony Bernard Averkamp and Catherine Reuter in
Dickeyville, WI.
Edward enlisted in the U.S. Army following the bombing of Pearl
Harbor and served in the South Pacific and later in the Korean War. His
travels during the wars gave him a lifelong interest in world news. He
|was a member of the Genoa American Legion Post and the Local Engineer
Union #139. Although he had only an eighth grade education, he was an
avid reader. He was married to Lois Lahey in 1946 (and divorced in
1972). He planted 5,000 fir trees on his property on Ramrod Coulee in
Genoa and became an American Tree Farmer. After the military service, he
spent his entire work career as an operating engineer for Ed Kramer &
Sons and he retired in 1986. He married Mary Larson in 1979 and later
divorced, but never separated. They moved to Prairie du Chien in 1991
where they continued to reside until his death.
He is survived by four children, Catherine of Phoenix, AZ, Marcella
(Ron Siggelkow) of Madison, Alan (Rose Averkamp) of Genoa, and Bonita
(Jeff Stephenson) of Grafton; two inherited children, Brian (Laurie)
Larson of Mauston, and Mary Jo Larson of Minneapolis, MN; and eight
grandchildren: Max Butler, Eric Averkamp, Lauren Stephenson, John and
Leslie Siggelkow; Michael Larson, Tanya Larson, and Logan Larson; three
brothers, Eugene, Joe, and Dennis; two sisters, Kathryn Geltz and Lucy
Berra; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. He was preceded in
death by his parents, and by siblings, Genevieve, Margie, Marie, and
Ben.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at
the Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Hwy 14 in Westby with Father Robert
J. Cook officiating. Friends may call on Saturday after 10:00 a.m. at
the Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby.

Chester Kramer Sr.
Chester Daniel Kramer, Sr., 86, of Wauzeka, died Wednesday June 7, 2006 at his home in Eastman Township.
Chester was born in Eastman on March 14, 1920, to Hubert and Mary (Brady) Kramer. He was a Veteran of WWII, following the War he returned to operate his parents' farm which he did until he died. He was a 60 year member of the American Legion, and recipient of a Purple Heart. Chester loved to farm, fish, garden, follow the Brewers, enjoyed visiting with everyone and always looked forward to the Eastman Fourth of July festivities.
He is survived by ten children, Robert and Elizabeth Kramer of Gillette, Wyo., Gaylord and Rosie Kramer of Eastman, Terry and Corinne Kramer of Erie, Colo., Chester Jr. ŒBud' and Patty Kramer of Seneca, Calvin and Janice Kramer of Wauzeka, Rodney ŒDuke' and Marlene Kramer of Beaver Dam, Karen Bunts of Beaver Dam, Linda Kramer and Ken Simmons of Wauzeka, Todd and Sherry Kramer of Fitchburg, Brian and Brenda Kramer of Steuben, 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rilla Oppriecht of Eastman, and Floy Fisher of Prairie du Chien.
Chester was preceded in death by one great grand daughter and several brothers and sisters.
Burial was Sunday in Shanghai Ridge Cemetery in Eastman Township where military rites were accorded.
The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

RICK J. CHECK
Rick J. Check, 48, of the Eastman/Wauzeka area died Thursday, June 8, 2006 of injuries sustained in a construction accident near St. Germain.
He was born July 9, 1957, in Prairie du Chien, son of Robert and Janice (White) Check. He served in the Army National Guard. He married Karen Williams, daughter of Jack and Donna Williams, in 1976. She preceded him in death in 1987.
Rick enjoyed rodeos, hunting, fishing, carpentry and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by five sons; Cory (Emily) of Gays Mills, Craig (Beth) of Tomah, Curt of Eastman, Travis (Angie) of Wauzeka, and Brad of Eastman, his girlfriend Cathy Kapinus of Eastman, his father Robert Check and his friend Delva Huntbach of Prairie du Chien, four sisters; Renee (David) Martin, Ronna (Mark) DuCharme and Ruth (Gerald) Gillitzer all of Prairie du Chien, and Rose (Greg) Gillitzer of Eau Claire, five grandchildren; Tabitha, Cheyenne, Landen, Grace and Skyler.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his wife and a nephew Brandon Gillitzer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 11 a.m . at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Eastman, WI. Military rites will be accorded graveside. Friends may call on Mon., June 12, 2006 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred for the family's charity of choice.

WAYNE HAFKE
Wayne P. Hafke age 63 of Prairie du Chien passed away Weds., June 28, 2006 at his home. He was born January 18, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Walter and Josephine (Jacoby) Hafke. He is survived by 2 sons; Donald (Vikki) of Prairie du Chien and Tom (Karen) of Monona, IA, a daughter Sheri Hafke of Prairie du Chien, a brother Walter (Virginia) of Stockholm, NJ, and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

ROGER DUANE "DUKE" RADLOFF
Roger Radloff age 72, of Wautoma, passed away late evening Monday, June 26, 2006 at St Agnes Hospital in Fond Du Lac after a short illness.
He was born April 2, 1934 in Eastman, Wisconsin, the son of Faye and Lillian (Thomas) Radloff.
Roger was an Industrial Design Engineer for Trane Co, for 38 years, both in La Crosse and Lexington, KY. He designed huge air handling/cooling and heating units for places such as Moscow Trade Center, Disneyland, World Trade Center and Disneyworld. Roger retired in 1996, moved from Lexington and had a home built in Wautoma.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Wautoma; six children; Rick (Linda) Radloff of Boscubel; Ronda Radloff Schumacher of Hanover, IL.; Randy (Dawn) Radloff of Kalona, IL., Ramona (Dustin) Elder of Minneapolis, MN.; Rochelle (Tom) Stoltz of LaCrosse; and Rebecca Radloff of Onalaska; 19 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one brother, Roger (Janice) Radloff of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Gladys Hare of Fort Worth, TX., and June Sorenson of Deltona, FL., one sister- in- law, Opal Radloff of Edgewood, WA., and two brothers- in- law, James Norman of Wild Rose and Robert (Adele) Norman of Milwaukee. He is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Radloff, one son Ryan Radloff, two brothers, Roy and Clyde Radloff, a brother-in-law, Earl Hare, a sister-in-law Dean Radloff, his mother-in-law Genevieve Norman Lenz and a grandson, Eric Radloff.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 12:00 Noon in Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma with Rev. Nathan A. Gauerke officiating. Family and friends may call the church on Saturday from 10:30A.M. until the time of services. Roger will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien on Monday, July 1, 2006 at 11:00A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or Waushara County Habitat for Humanity.
Thank you to Dr. Michael Shattuck, Dr. Lambert, 5 West Nursing Staff of
St. Agnes Hospital and St. Agnes Hospice Hope.

CHRISTINA GINSTERBLUM
Christina M. Ginsterblum, 33, of Dubuque, Iowa died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at her home. She was born June 11, 1973 in Madison, daughter of David and Connie (Buchholz) Galvin. She married Bart Brandt on June 26, 1994. He preceded her in death. She later married Richard Ginsterblum on November 2, 2001. Chris enjoyed crafts and was an avid scrapbooker. She was an active member of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Dubuque where she belonged to the choir. She loved camping and was interested in forensics and someday becoming an E.M.T. She is survived by her husband Rick of Dubuque, Iowa; a son Lucas Brandt and a daughter Taylor Brandt both at home; her mother Connie (Gerald) Felton of Owen; a sister Wendy (Bill) Rahn of Freisland and a step-sister Heather (Sedrick) Powell of Roseville, Minn. She was preceded in death by her father and her first husband. A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

JAMES KLUESNER
James R. Kluesner, 81, of Bloomington, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
He was born April 25, 1925, in Patch Grove Township, the son of Lawrence and Alvina (Neuhaus) Kluesner.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 -1946 and was stationed in the South Pacific. On November 27, 1947, he married Charlotte E. Hermsen at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Together they farmed in Bloomington Township until retiring in 1987 and moving to Bloomington. Jim was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington and served on its parish council. He was a member of the American Legion Post #148 in Bloomington. Jim enjoyed fishing, cracking walnuts, picking blackberries and mushroom hunting. He loved being with his family and a good game of cards.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte Kluesner, Bloomington; seven children, Jim (Jeanne) Kluesner, Karen (Joe) Gates, and Tom (Marlene) Kluesner, all of Bloomington; Pat Wagner, Mount Horeb; Sally (Tom) Bennett, Lancaster; Linda (Rod) Kaufman, Bagley; and Mary (Rod) Neis, Bloomington; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy (Allen) Taylor, Bloomington; four brothers, Ralph (Arlene) Kluesner, Darlington; John "Jack" (Geri) Kluesner, Prairie du Chien; Kenny (Betty) Kluesner, Bloomington; and Clarence (Joan) Kluesner, Bloomington; a sister-in-law, Judy Kluesner, Viroqua; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and his infant brother, Earl and his sister-in-law Joyce Kluesner.
Services were Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, Father Bart Timmerman officiating, burial with military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family. In lieu of plants and flowers a James R. Kluesner memorial fund has been established.

DORAN KIRSCHBAUM III
Doran M. Kirschbaum III, infant son of Doran and Molly (Farrell) Kirschbaum II passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his parents Doran and Molly and his sister Kennedy all of Prairie du Chien; his maternal grandparents Sharon Farrell and Tom (Jean) Farrell both of Prairie du Chien; paternal grandfather Doran Kirschbaum of Marquette. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Debbie Kirschbaum.
Services were graveside on Monday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JOAN LUCAS
Joan M. Lucas, 75, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Lutheran Home in River Falls.
She was born March 20, 1931, in Waukon, Iowa, daughter of John and Sarah (Krueger) Ludeking.
She married Eldon Lucas on May 21, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2003.
Joan graduated from Upper Iowa University and went on to teach country school at Swede Ridge and later M. F.L. and Mar-Mac Schools until her retirement after 40 years of teaching in 1992.
She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien and was an avid Badger fan.
She is survived by a daughter Debra (Patrick) Abair of River Falls; a son Randy (Jolene) Lucas of Lake Mills; a sister Ruth (Leo) Brink of Waukon, Iowa, along with four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother Willis Ludeking.
Services were Friday at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.

DUANE VORWALD
Duane "Dewgie" Vorwald of Guttenberg, Iowa died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital at the age of 76.
He was born July 27, 1929 to George and Rose Vorwald. He attended St. Joseph's School as well as Elkader Junior College.
Dewgie had many adventures in his life from owning "Dewgies Dugout," the Elkader Theater and Napa Auto Parts Stores in Elkader, Guttenberg, Strawberry Point, Monona and Prairie du Chien.
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie, Guttenberg; four children, Kevin (Roxi) Vorwald, West Union, Nancy (David) Dennler, Elkader, Kim Vorwald, Elkader and Randy (Janeane) Vorwald, Elgin; three step-children, Trevor (Janice) Wolf, Guttenberg, Troy Wolf, Bryton, Colo., Tonya (Mike) Schaefer, Guttenberg; five grandchildren, Brandi (Jeff) Burrow, West Union, Beth Dennler, Elkader, Brynn Vorwald, West Union, Kylie Vorwald and Tanor Vorwald, Elgin; two step-grandchildren, Cole and Clayton Schaefer, Guttenberg; and three great-grandchildren, Tylen Burrow, Jace Burrow and Cael Burrow, West Union.
There will be no services.

MARCELLA CLIFF
Marcella M. Cliff, 73, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born January 16, 1933, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Fritsche) Becwar.
On April 28, 1956, she married Carson Cliff at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa and moved to a farm near Bloomington where they raised seven children. They later moved to Bridgeport, where she enjoyed her hobbies of needlework and sewing, watching her grandchildren and visiting with her friends. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Marcella is survived by six children, Bernard (Linda), Bloomington; Bruce (Judy), Patch Grove; Calvin (Mary), Los Angeles, Calif.; Sally (Charles) Aurit, Dodgeville; Karen Reynolds (friend Tony Pendleton), Lodi; Kay Panka (fiance Nile Smith) Harpers Ferry, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Travis, Sara, Brent, Kelli, Jeremy, Michelle, Jaden, Mitchell, MacKenzie, Joyce; two sisters, Rose Bauer, Prairie du Chien; Marie Becwar, La Crosse; one brother, Francis (Janice) Becwar, Montello. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Cliff.
Funeral services were Friday, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, Fr. Hubert Boschert officiating with burial in Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster.

PAULA WEADGE
Paula M. Weadge, 60, of Boscobel, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
She was born March 4, 1946 in Muscoda, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Linscheid) Wilson.
She married Doug Weadge on August 20, 1966 at St. John's Catholic Church in Muscoda.
She is survived by her husband Doug of Boscobel; a son Troy (Angie) Weadge of Shakopee, Minn.; three daughters, Laura (John) Rosol of Deerfield, Carrie Weadge of Madison, Kristen Weadge and friend Zach Alt both of Madison; four grandchildren, Lucas Davidson, Makenzie Rosol, Jenna Rosol and Owen Douglas Weadge; a sister, Judy Ferebee of Muscoda; special nieces, Deana Dailey of Richland Center, Diana Austin of Sun Prairie. She was preceded in death by her parents, along with a brother-in-law Jim Ferebee.
A Mass of Christian burial was Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel, Father Ken Frisch officiating with burial in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery in Muscoda. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel assisted the family.

MARY BOALE
Mary (Dyer) Boale 98, of Marquette, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa following a short illness.
Mary Helen was born August 17, 1907 to William and Lola May (Smith) Harper in West Union, Iowa. She received her education in West Union, Iowa graduating from high school in 1925. She attended Rockford College in Illinois earning a B A Degree in 1931. Her major was Latin.
She married Harry S. Dyer in 1942. On March 1, 1946 she received her principal's certificate from the University of Iowa. Besides Latin, she taught English, Speech, Literature, Spanish and had a music program. She loved teaching declam and many of her students went on to win honors in the state speech contests. Mary taught school in Emery, S.D., Lansing, Marquette and McGregor Schools before retiring after 41 years.
On August 18, 1984 she married Perce Boale. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry Dyer in 1976 and perce Boale in 1989.
She is survived by a cousin Mary Ann Rechtfertig of Novato, Calif., step grandsons, Larry and Steven Dyer of Madison and Harry Martin Thorhauge of Sparta.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Graham of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating, with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. Friends may call Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of services.

DONALD BACON
Donald Harry Bacon, 71, of Monona, Iowa died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, following a long illness.
Donald was born July 20, 1934, in Clayton County to Lloyd and Harriett (Schroeder) Bacon. He attended Monona schools.
He was united in marriage to Jean Christofferson on October 1, 1955, at the Presbyterian Church in Postville. They made their home in Monona where Don worked at a DX Station, Monona Telephone Co. and operated Bacon Siding for twelve years. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and delivering Amish candy and baked goods.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Bacon, Monona; two sons, Robert Bacon, Monona and Steve (Sandi) Bacon, Marion; grandchildren, Cory (Christina) Bacon, Monona, Sally and Bailey Bacon, Marion; great-grandchildren, Collin and Clare Bacon, Monona; brothers, Rick Bacon, Monona, and Ralph (Linda) Bacon, Postville; a sister, Shirley (Jim) Drake, Hot Springs, Ark.; and sisters-in-law, Beverly Bacon, Postville and Charlene Bacon, Monona. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William and Allan Bacon and sister-in-law, Minerva Bacon.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Monona, Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating with inurnment will be at a later date in Monona City Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Condolences may be left with: www.leonardfuneral homes.com.
Honorary bearers: Realto Willie, Fred Heins, Robert Smith, Dick Huinker, Bill Moses, Woodrow Klingman and Justice Kammerer. Soloist - Gayle Gilbert.

SHIRLEY CORLETT
Shirley J. Corlett, 79, passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill. surrounded by her children. Shirley left her earthly home to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, June 4, 2006.
Shirley was the daughter of Ralph (Pete) Corlett and Ruby (Entwisle-Haywood) born on December 26, 1926 in McGregor, Iowa.
She married Merle (Brownie) Freeman on June 28, 1946 and had three children, Clifford (Joan) Freeman, Byron, Ill., Michael (Sharon) Freeman, Sevierville, Tenn. and Sharon (Barney) McOlgan-Sterbenz, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Taking care of people is what Shirley loved most. At the age of 40 she enrolled in the Galesburg LPN nursing program and worked at hospitals in Monmouth, Ill., Moline, Ill., Vinita, Oklahoma and finally at the Great River Care Center in McGregor where she worked for 15 years before retiring at the age of 72.
Shirley spent her retirement years in Byron, Ill. and continued to spread her healing ways to all who came in contact with her. Shirley was a very caring woman with an amazing sense of humor. Her loving good nature blessed her with many friends throughout her life. She loved to laugh and make others smile and most of all she loved her family.
Besides her children, Shirley is survived by her sister, Lillian Heaton, Bucoda, Wash., brothers, Ralph (Olga) Corlett, McGregor and Chuck (Charlotte) Corlett, Vinita, Okla.; five grandchildren, Connie (Dod) Hoff, Byron, Ill., Paul (Lisa) Freeman, Boynton Beach, Fla., Denise (Brian) Holtz, Eldridge, Iowa, Kimberly (Derrick) Fish, Lane O'Lakes, Fla. and Lance (Stephanie) McOlgan, Edwardsville, Ill.; 11 great-grandchildren, Kiersten and Olivia Hoff, Cole and Clay Freeman, Zachary and Anna Holtz, Makenzie, Carter and Madilyn Fish and Taylor and Alissa McOlgan. Also four step-grandchildren, Tonia Bogener, Jeff (Melissa) Sterbenz, Tim (Jessica) Sterbenz and James Sterbenz and one step-great-granddaughter, Stephanie Sterbenz. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law.
As she wished, cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial service was Friday, June 9 at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. In her memory, please flower the lonely, love the unable, and hug the children and elderly.

DOROTHY WRIGHT
Dorothy L. Wright, 68, of Boma Ridge, rural Ferryville, passed away at home June 11, 2006.
She was born February 6, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa, daughter of Albert and Rose (Resewehr) Baute. She was baptized March 1938 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stanwood, Iowa and confirmed May, 1951 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Anamosa, Iowa.
She married Keith Wright December 24, 1959 in the United Methodist Church in Kirksville, Mo. They moved to Boma Ridge November 9, 1963, where they dairy farmed till present.
She also worked at the Blumenthal Lansing Co. from 1993 till 2003. Dorothy also served as church Secretary at Utica Lutheran Church of 10 years, and did secretarial work in Iowa before moving to Wisconsin.
Surviving are her husband Keith; their two sons, Allan K. and Charles (Jane-Swangstu) all of rural Ferryville; and one granddaughter, Crystal Wright.
Services will be Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at Utica Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Ocooch Rescue Squad, North Crawford Rescue Squad or the Vernon Memorial Hospice.

BERNARD BECWAR
Bernard F. (Bernie) Becwar, 81, of Kenosha died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Grande Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center. Services were Saturday at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

PATSY McCULLICK
Patsy R. McCullick, 69, of Steuben, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
She was born on June 15, 1936, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Edwin and Lorna (McCord) Walters.
She married Roger McCullick on November 15, 1955 in Elkader, Iowa.
Patsy was a licensed beautician, she worked for several hairdressers. She also worked at the Boscobel Area Health Care as a beautician for several years.
Patsy was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her family.
Surviving are her husband Roger of Steuben; a son Karl (Cathy) McCullick of Boscobel; two daughters, Barb (Wally) Reichmann of Wauzeka, and Rita Morovits of Appleton; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald (Lucille) Walters of Prairie du Chien and Francis (Mary) Walters of Wauzeka. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Gary who passed away on July 1, 1997, and a sister Hazel Ann Romanek.
Services will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wauzeka, Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating with burial in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. The Kendall Funeral Service is assisting the family.

RICHARD GEORGE
Richard (Dick) George, 73, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
He was born in Steuben on October 31, 1932 to Laurel and Tolene (Helgerson) George. He married Karen Hoffland in 1948.
After high school he worked at a cheese factory, served as the Soldiers Grove village marshall, and later turned to road construction. At this same time he was farming. He later went to work for the Crawford County Highway Department, eventually rising to the position of County Highway Commissioner. He retired in 1997.
He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He served as Soldiers Grove Village President. He was a member of the Big Buck Rod and Gun Club of Soldiers Grove. His hobbies included fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his wife, Karen of Soldiers Grove; four sons, David (Leeann) of Gays Mills, Steven (Dana) of Soldiers Grove, Tracy of Richland Center and Randy (Norine) of Soldiers Grove; one daughter, Cindy (George) Thoftne of Boscobel; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Patty (Roger) Salon of Soldiers Grove, Debbie (Rick) Olson of Soldiers Grove and Diana Moran of Soldiers Grove. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicky; his parents, and one brother, Gary George.
Services were held Wednesday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Rev. Pam Lojewski officiating and burial in the Forest Hill Cemetery. The Sime Funeral Home in Readstown assisted the family.

JAMES BALK
James Leonard Balk. Age 74 of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
Formerly of Plentywood, Mt. and Miles City, Mt
Jim passed away May 24, 2006 in (PDC) Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends after a long bout with cancer.
He met the love of his life Lois also of PDC and they married August 10, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia and had four children in PDC.
Jim was a Veteran of the Korean War and served from 1951 thru 1953. Shortly after, he started working at the Prairie Maid Bakery in PDC to find his life long career of baking. He was very successful at it and purchased his first very own bakery in Plentywood, Mt. in 1966. He moved his family and all there belongings west in a station wagon to start his life. After building the business up he sold and went on to start and establish bakeries in the following Montana communities, Laurel, Chinook, and Miles City before moving to Cando, N.D. where he finished his baking career there and retired, moving back to PDC.
Jim loved to bake and cook so much he continued making cookies and treats at home after retiring. He was always providing treats to others as well as filling your freezer whenever he came to visit with cookies, potato pancakes and dumplings. He also loved playing cards and was always ready to deal them out anytime there were any takers. He kept his skills sharpened by playing cards on his computer. The Riverboat Casino also provided him with many hours of pleasure, playing his favorite five-cent Double Bucks slot machine when he needed time out.
He is survived by Lois his wife of 52 years, Two son's (Jim Balk Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Langdon, N.D.) and (Glenn Balk and his wife Rosemary of Miles City, Mt.) Two daughter's (Debbie and her husband Dennis Heupel of Bismark, N.D.) and (Renee and her husband Rodney Glover of Laurel, Mt.) Nine Grand Children, Two Great Grand Children, Three brothers Joe Jr., Francis, Arnie and One sister Mary.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held in Miles City, Mt. at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to
Lois L. Balk
1124 South 17th Street Apt. 47
Prairie Du Chien, Wi. 53821
The family wishes to thank everyone who supported and provided excellent care and companionship to Jim during the years of his life.

ROGER LENTZ
Roger D. Lentz, 76, passed away June 8, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness.
He was born August 22, 1929 in Dodge County, son of William and Florence Lentz.
He married Virgina VanHouten in Neosho November 26, 1949. She passed away November 27, 1993. He later married Anna Moore.
For many years he owned Lentz Disposal Service, Watertown. Later he worked at Bethesda Lutheran Home, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Wisconsin Camper Association. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and square dancing.
Survivors include son Michael (Sandra) Lentz, Hustisford; daughters Patricia (Joe) Scott, Bloomington and Sandra (Gary Smith) Feder, Watertown; 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters Betty (Melvin) Lemke, Neosho, and Arlene Hesprich, Waukesha; brothers Roy Lentz, Billy (Elsie) Lentz, Hartford, Gordon (Judy) Lentz, Hartford, Allen (Marilyn) Lentz, Neosho; sister-in-law Barbara VanHouten; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, brother Ronald and one great grandson. Roger will be sadly missed.
Friends may call Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 at Pederson Funeral Home, Watertown. Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 13, 11 a.m. Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia WI. Pederson Funeral Home, 213 S. 5th St., Watertown is assisting the family.

Cecelia Zeeh
Celcelia Zeeh, 89, passed away June 8, 2006.
She was born November 4, 1916 too Maryanna and Stanley Weslowski. After her father died at age 43, her mother was unable to care for the surviving five small five small children. Cecelia was sent to St. Michaels Orphanage in La Crosse at age 4. In 1922, Catherine Tucker and her family chose Cecelia to live with them in Steuben. She attended Steuben Elementary School and received her teaching certificate from Fennimore Normal School. Cecelia started her teaching career in 1935 at Progressive Ridge School in Seneca, then moved on to Porter School in Wauzeka. She retired from the Prairie du Chien Public School in 1981.
She married William C. Zeeh April 10, 1939. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church of Wauzeka until her death. She was President of the Band Booster organization, President of Sacred Heart Alter Society, and a member of the Retired Teachers Association, along with many other duties at home. She helped manage ZeehÍs Feed Mill and Dog Kennel.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, William (Billy) Zeeh in 1994, her infant deaughter, Mary Josephine, her infant great-grandson, Rusty James, her sisters and brothers, Bernice, Vern, Frankie, Stella, Harold, Leo, Joe, and Baby Henry.
Survivors of Cecelia are her children, Edith (Marv Martin) Klema, Boscobel, Charles (Suzie) Zeeh, Prairie du Chien, Mary (Kerry) Larsen, Lone rock and Larry (Kathy) Zeeh, Wauzeka; fourteen grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, step-sisters Elaine (Smitty) Schmitt and Marie Bolwahn, sisters-in-law Arlys Weslowski, Alice Weslowski, Alma Mallatt and Lois Zinkle.
Burial was Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. The Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home of Boscobel assisted the family.

Al D. Funk
Al D. “Arno” Funk, 61, of Prairie du Chien, died suddenly Tuesday, June 6 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Al was born December 7, 1944, in Farmersburg IA to Laverne and Mary Jane (Hafke) Funk. He graduated from Garnavillo High School and served four years in the Air Force. He and his wife Nancy farmed in Garnavillo area for many years. They later divorced. He also worked in bridge construction for several years. He also did yard work around Prairie du Chien for many years. He married Alma Lechnir on March 15, 1986, in Prairie du Chien. \
He is survived by his wife Alma; three daughters, Vicki Funk, Cumberland MD, Becky Pippert, Hartley IA, Pam Hoth, Elkader IA; five grandchildren; three step-children, Larry Wiemerslage, Dubuque IA, Laurie Wiemerslage, Excelsior, Lonnie Wiemerslage, Monona IA; seven step-grandchildren; a sister Karen Vaughan, Garnavillo; a brother David Funk in Texas and his mother, Mary Jane Funk, Elkader IA.
He was preceded in death by his father.
His wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

ROLAND FRITSCHE, SR.
Roland A. Fritsche, Sr., 86, of Eastman, died Monday June 5, in Prairie du Chien.
Roland was born Oct. 28, 1919 in Bridgeport township to William and Anna (Neumann) Fritsche. He attended Bridgeport school. He was inducted into the Army in May of 1942, and married Lillian Foley on November 17, 1942 in Prairie du Chien.
He served in North Africa and Italy during WW II. Following his discharge in 1945 he returned to the area and worked as a trucker for Standorf Coal Co., Badger Wholesale and Farmco, before purchasing a farm on Wall Ridge in 1957. He farmed until he retired and then moved to Eastman. He was a member of Post 252 of the American Legion in Eastman and had been a member of the VFW in Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by two sons, Roland (Pacita) Fritsche of Eastman, Gene (Mary Anne) Fritsche of Steuben; three daughters, Gail (Douglas) Grimsled of Viroqua, Jane (Bruce) Zinkle of Wauzeka, Joyce (Danny) Fritsche-Roberts of Eastman; 23 grand children, 11 great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Marsha Konichek of Prairie du Chien.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lillian on May 13, 1992, twin daughters Nancy and Norma, son Jim, brother William, four sisters Hazel, Ruth and infant sisters Mary and Meta.
Funeral services were Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church in Eastman. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery Prairie du Chien with military honors. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

RICHARD RAY
Richard Ray "Rick," 48, of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, died instantly in a car accident in Port Orange, Florida, on Tuesday, May 23. The youngest of four children, Rick is survived by his parents, Harold and Sybol Ray, Debra (Michael) Martin, Alan Ray and Dan (Sandra) Ray, four nieces, one nephew, four great nephews and one great niece, along with his best girl Jackie, his Jack Russell Terrier. He also leaves a host of friends, cousins and an aunt and uncle.
Originally from Wauzeka, Wisconsin, he moved to Florida in 1975 when he fell in love with the ocean while spending his R&RÍs from the Alaskan pipeline where he worked directly out of high school for 10 years. Rick worked as a fruit broker for a company in Vero Beach, Florida, only later to start his own company, Rick Ray's Fruits and Vegetables. Upon early retirement he stayed active with investments and his property ownership.
A service of remembrance will be held graveside at the Wauzeka Cemetary with a fellowship at the Century Hall at a date to follow. A private family service with Masonic rites was held at his beach home on Sunday, May 28.

JUDITH ABILDTRUP
Judith "Judy" Marie Spenler Abildtrup, 65, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 in The Villages, FL, from complications of ALS.
Judy was born in Wellman, IA, on August 9, 1940. She graduated from Iowa City High School in 1958. Judy married Max Abildtrup in Iowa City on April 9, 1960. They moved to The Villages, FL from Omaha, NE in 2001.
July worked for 16 years for Edward Jones Investments as an associate. She was a devoted mother and wife and a member of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include her husband, Max; her mother, Lorene Spenler of Iowa City; a son, Mark (Julie) of Marquette, a daughter, Julie (Doug) Aksamit of Nebraska City, NE; sisters, Janis (Dan) Parker of Davenport, IA, Jane Knoedel of Coralville, IA, June (Mike) Kinney of Wilton, CT; three grandchildren, Michael Aksamit, Dana Geno and Dacia (Geno) Warrington; and one great-grandson, Trevor Marcus Jones.
Memorial services are pending in McGregor, IA and will be announced.
The family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Walter G. Bradley endowed chair in ALS, Univ. of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016960 (RIOO), Miami, FL 33101.

George Bloyer
George C. Bloyer, age 74, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born June 8, 1931, in Janesville, son of Evan and Jeanette (Strauman) Bloyer. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Barbetta Koecke on June 13, 1966, at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien.
He farmed most of his life in the Prairie du Chien/Bridgeport area and belonged to the Eagles Club in Prairie du Chien. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Packers and Badgers. He was a past volunteer of the Bridgeport fire department.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Barbetta Bloyer of Prairie du Chien; one son Bradley Bloyer (Chris Plount) of Wauzeka; three stepchildren: Dwayne (Jan) Koecke, Prairie du Chien, Georgia (Van) Thompson, Independence IA, Janie (Leonard) Kaster, Hazelton IA; two sisters, Joyce (Ray) Siegele of Marquette, IA and Judy (Bernie) OÍConnell of Prairie du Chien; a sister in law Norma Bloyer of Prairie du Chien; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Kenneth Bloyer.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 28 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery. Military rites were accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family

LILLIAN SCHNEIDER
Lillian E. Schneider age 83 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tues., May 16, 2006 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born March 11, 1923 in Prairie du Chien daughter of George and Jenethel Guardipi. She married Robert Schneider in 1946.æ He preceded her in death in. She retired fromæthe U.S. Navy beginning her service during WW II.æ After this she owned and operated the Maytag Laundry in Prairie du Chien and served as a meter maid for the Cityæof Prairie du Chien. Lillian enjoyed playing bingo.æ She is survived by a brother Vernon "Buzz" (Dorritt) Lessard of Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and several brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian burial will be Sat., May 20, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriels Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien, WI. Friends may call on Fri., May 19, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. Gabriels Church where there will be a wake scripture at 7:00 PM. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

Harold Posten
Harold W. Posten, age 72, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 30, 1933, in eastern Iowa, the son of Ora and Hazel (Gordon) Posten. In 1951, he graduated from Patch Grove High School, where he played on the basketball team. On May 28, 1955, he married Emma Jean Fuller at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien. Together they farmed in Millville Township. Harold was also employed at Fuller Log & Lumber and the Wauzeka Box Factory. He enjoyed horses, reading, and taking care of the cattle on his farm. Harold enjoyed time with his family and visiting with friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Emma Jean Posten, his son, Brent (Nancy) Posten, and two grandchildren, Audrey and Derek, all of Prairie du Chien; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene Salmon, Ida Clark, Linda (Rex) Day, Eddie (Doris) Fuller, Gary (Rita) Fuller, and Bernice Fuller, all of Prairie du Chien; Maxine (Herb) Wolf, Coon Valley; and Mikki Posten, Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lyle Posten; and brothers-in-law: Arthur Clark, Larry Salmon, Robert Fuller, Leo Fuller, and Earl (Doris) Fuller.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 30 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley with Pastor Martha Butzier officiated. Burial was in the Bagley Cemetery. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

Virginia J. Fennel
Virginia J. Fennel, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday May 26, 2006, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA following a short illness.
She is survived by a son, Bert (Marita) Fennel of Rockford, IL; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Marcella Cornford of Prairie du Chien, Nellie Timmerman of Madison, and Marge Hein of Dubuque, IA.
Virginia was born January 23, 1915, in Prairie du Chien to John and Lucy (Kaiser) Cornford. She married Clarence Fennel on September 23, 1933, in Prairie du Chien. They farmed for a time in the Bloomington area before moving to Prairie du Chien where they lived the rest of their lives. Virginia was a homemaker and helped her husband with his freight business and later worked for 3 M. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Virginia was very much a people person.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; one son James; husband Clarence; four brothers Louis, James, John, Harry, and three sisters Thelma, Ruth, and Manilla.
Funeral services were Tuesday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

ALBERTA HESSELING
Alberta F. Hesseling, 87, of Prairie du Chien, and formerly of Potosi, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1918 in Potosi, daughter of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve.
She married Harold Hesseling on February 14, 1939, in Potosi. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2000.
Together they farmed in Potosi and the Mt. Hope area until moving to Prairie du Chien where they retired.
She is survived by a son Richard (Kathy) of Prairie du Chien; daughters, Lois (Bob) Meyer of Prairie du Chien, Mary (Ron) Lewis of Beloit; brothers, Al (Janice) Duve of Prairie du Chien and Bernard (Dorothy) Duve of Sun City, Ariz., a sister Elizabeth (Dr. Wm. Robt.) O'Connor of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Tim (Tori) Haas and Robyn (Mike) Koehler, both of Beloit, Justin Hesseling of Prairie du Chien; great-grandchildren, Chynna, Michael and Christopher along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother Donald Duve, two sisters, Dorothy Kuhl and Lucille Skolaski along with infant twin brothers.
A Mass of Christian burial was Monday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in the St. Andrew's Cemetery in Tennyson. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

DAVID HEIN
David W. Hein, Sr., 65, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Strawberry Point, Iowa, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien following a sudden illness.
He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 6, 1941, to Milton F. and Virginia Mae (Donner) Hein Sr. David attended Elkader High School in Elkader, Iowa.
He lived and farmed in northeast Iowa with his family. He met his wife, Connie Beisker in this area and they were married on February 10, 1961. Five children were born to this union. David and Connie lived and farmed in Northeast Iowa for fourteen years. They moved to Wauzeka where they lived for five years before moving to LaPlata, Md. While in LaPlata, David owned a siding and gutter business. (David Hein & Son) for 29 years. They moved back to Wisconsin on July 28, 2005.
David enjoyed hunting as a young man and watching animals as he grew older. His wife, family and church were very special to David.
He is survived by his wife Connie, Prairie du Chien; his children David W. (Michele) Hein Jr., Waldorf, Md., Tina L. Hein, LaPlata, Md., Bruce M.P. (Diane) Hein, La Plata, Md. Timmy R. (Gissel) Hein, Mineral, VA., Melissa M. (Michael) Bowie, Waldorf, Md.; ten grandchildren, Sharon, Jessie, Tiffany, David III, Carly, Haylee, Christopher, Justin, Jarrett and Anthony; brothers, Milton F. (Marge) Hein, Jr., MD, Bruce M. Hein, Prairie du Chien, Richard Hein, Prairie du Chien and his sister Diane (Loren) Fishler, Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Howard Hein and sisters Marlene (Mattie) Hein, Barbara Hein and Nancy Hein.
Services were May 10 at St. Sebald Lutheran Church, rural Strawberry Point, Iowa, Rev. William Gentry II officiated with burial at Cass Township Cemetery, Strawberry Point, Iowa. Condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneralhomees. com.

ORPHA ZAJICEK
Orpha R. Zajicek, 95, of Mt. Sterling, passed away May 10, 2006, at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
She was born September 23, 1910 in Seneca Township, Crawford County, daughter of Clarence R. and Belle (Taylor) Baker.
She graduated from Seneca High School and Platteville State Teachers College.
Orpha married Henry A. Zajicek June 6, 1934 at the Seneca United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death in 1999.
They farmed in Seneca Township for 42 years. She was a teacher for 18 years, secretary for Seneca Area Schools for one year and worked at Johnson's One Stop Shopping Service as bookkeeper for eight years. She was an active member of the Seneca Methodist Church until she moved to Mt. Sterling and then she transferred her membership to the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church. She was a member of the WELCA and the Good Will Circle. Orpha was a long time member of Homemakers. She will be remembered by many for her articles she wrote for several years for the Crawford County Independent and Boscobel Dial.
She is survived by one daughter, Trudice (Donald) Morovits, Mt. Sterling; two grandchildren, Gerald (Sue) Morovits, Madison and Eileen (Jeff) Hanson of West Salem; and by three grandchildren, Heidi Hanson, Heather (Nicholas) Getter, and Cory Morovits; and her brother, Orlie (Anne) Baker Sr., Township of Seneca, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services were Monday in the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

MARGARET SLATER
Margaret M. Slater, 76, of Bloomington, died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
She was born June 5, 1929 in Mineral Point, daughter of George and Marie (Mester) Frontz.
On April 12, 1950, she married Kenneth L. Slater at Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1998.
Margaret enjoyed reading and traveling with her husband; especially the bus trips with Tri-State Tours. Her faith and her family were the mainstays of her life.
Surviving are two sons, Bill Slater, Prairie du Chien and Gene (Sandy) Slater, Bloomington; two daughters, Mary (Ron) Burbach, Mineral Point; and Darlene Slater, Fennimore; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Russell (Helen) Frontz, Harvey (Carol) Frontz and Gerald (Mary June) Frontz, all of Belmont; one brother-in-law, Tom Jenson, Platteville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Johll-Ross; her granddaughter, Amy Anderson; her parents; her sister, Bernice Jenson; and three sons-in-law; Steve Johll, Jay Ross and John Russell.
Funeral services were Monday at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, Rev. Jim Johnson officiating with burial in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington Township.

IRENE WILLIAMS
Irene Olive Henkes Williams, 89, of McGregor, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Jackson County Hospital in Maquoketa, Iowa.
She was born October 1, 1916, in McGregor, daughter of Arthur and Adelia (Eggen) Hultgren.
She married Carroll Henkes in December of 1934. He preceded her in death in August of 1983. She later married Keith Williams in June of 1991. He preceded her in death in May of 1993.
She worked in the bakery at the Piggly Wiggly Store in Prairie du Chien for many years.
She is survived by six daughters, Joanne Dull of McGregor, Pauline (Carl) Brechler of Bettendorf, Iowa, Donna (Skip) Oetzel of Davenport, Iowa, Bonnie (Gary) Ferguson of St. Francis, Kansas, Sandra Hangatner of Waterloo, Iowa and Cheryl (Rodney) Tippery of Madison; five sons, Gerald (Linda) and Bobbie (Sue) Henkes both of McGregor, Carroll (Jane) Henkes of Centennial, Colo., Lowell (Kathy) Henkes of Northport, Fla., Todd (Tammy) Henkes of Riverview, Fla.; two sisters, Jean Smith of Rockford, Ill. and Delores Beyhl of Port Byron, Ill.; 33 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a son Loren Henkes and brother Richard Hultgren; two sisters, Alice Clough and an infant sister along with two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Saturday, at 9:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Penny Hansel officiating with burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

JERI SANDERS
Jeri Lynn Sanders, 42, of Billings, Mont., formerly of Monona, Iowa, died Friday, April 28, 2006, at Billings, Mont. following a short illness.
Jeri was born February 6, 1964 in Port Charlotte, Fla., to Jan Sanders and Janet Kluesner Sanders. She attended school in Florida, Monona, Iowa and Prairie du Chien.
Jeri was united in marriage to Tracy Dregne in 1982 and later divorced. She then married Nathan Knoche in 1995 and later divorced.
Jeri's joys in life were her two sons, fishing, shopping, splunking and the Florida beaches. She touched many lives and will live on in cherished memories.
Jeri is survived by two sons, Travis (Rulie) Sanders, Billings, Mont., and Austin Arthofer, Dubuque; her parents, Janet (Roger) Bernhard, Monona and Jan (Kathy) Sanders, Charlotte Harbor, Fla.; two brothers, Jeffrey (Nancy) Sanders, Sinclair, Wyo., and Joel (Francine) Sanders, Lebanon, Ohio; half brother, Jay (Lisa) Sanders, Port Charlotte, Fla.; half sister, Melissa Velvett; adopted sister, Nora Sanders Branscome; five nephews; two nieces and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Friday, at 4 p.m. at the Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, Iowa, Rev. Richard Gaul officiating. Friends may call at the Leonard Funeral Home, Monona from 2-4 Friday. Condolences may be left with: www.leonardfuneral homes.com.

ELSIE MATOUSEK
Elsie M. Matousek, 85, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born July 7, 1920 in Marquette, Iowa, daughter of Richard and Margaret (Scott) Perrine.
She married Joseph Matousek on June 27, 1945 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2005.
She worked as a cook for Campion Jesuit High School and also as a waitress in the Prairie du Chien area. She was an active member of St. Gabriel's Parish and belonged to the Altar Society and the P.C.C.W.
She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Judy) and Tom (Ingrid Ennen) Matousek, both of Prairie du Chien; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three sisters, Mary, Margie and Lottie.
A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.

WILLIAM FISH, SR.

William F. Fish, Sr., 66, of rural Blue River passed away on Saturday, May 6, 20206, at the Richland Hospital in Richland Center, as a result of an automobile accident.
|He was born August 13, 1939 in Eastman, son of William and Sophia (Kozelka) Fish.
He married Sandra Boebel on March 12, 1962, they were divorced. He then married Phyllis Zintz Dowling on December 30, 1990, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel.
Surviving are his wife Phyllis of Blue River; three sons, Lorin (Buc" (Kathy) Fish of Baraboo, Steven (Jennifer) Fish of Racine, William (Joyce) Fish Jr. of Boscobel; daughters, Kathy (Dan) Hasburgh of Muscoda, Carol (Bruce) Kovars of Muscoda, Nancy (A.J.) Antonacci of Las Vegas, Nev., Tammy Dowling of Muscoda; 26 grandchildren; four brothers, Roger (Doreen) Fish, Eastman, Richard Fish, Millville, Robert Fish, Olympia, Wash., Al (Pam) Hendricks of Boscobel; one sister, Mary (Norman) Clark of Kirbyville, Tex. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel, Pastor Charles Koester officiating with burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Military service accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post and Gilbertson-Pitzer VFW post of Boscobel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Blue River Rescue Squad or St. John Lutheran Church in Boscobel.

MERCEDES KOECKE
Mercedes Koecke 71, formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Orchard Manor Care Center in Lancaster.
Mercedes was born July 17, 1934, in Wyalusing township, Grant County, to Caleb and Violet (Bohringer) Koecke. She grew up and attended school there.
She was married to Robert Erdenberger, Ross Harris, Jerry Hanson and John Hoglen. She was a homemaker, a certified nurses assistant and published poet. Mercedes lived in Prairie du Chien, Hawkeye, Iowa, Marquette and McGregor and also West Plains, Mo.
Surviving are six children, Earl (Lana) Erdenberger of Rochester, Minn., Neil Erdenberger of Prairie du Chien, Marla (Mark) Jenkins of North Oaks, Minn., Bonnie Hanson of Waunakee, Randy Hanson of Harrisburg, Pa., Tamra Mitts of Clermont, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul (Bev) Koecke and Calvin Koecke both of Dubuque, Iowa; one sister Dollie Trayer of Prairie du Chien and a sister-in-law Jeanie Koecke of Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Harry Koecke and a sister-in-law Frances Koecke.
A Services of Remembrance and Sharing was held Monday at Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.

ANNA LATHROP
Anna Marie (Gillitzer) Lathrop, 82, of Boscobel passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Boscobel Area Health Care, Boscobel.
She was born November 11, 1923 in Prairie du Chien to Aloysuis and Anna (McNamara) Gillitzer.
She was raised in the Prairie du Chien area. On July 12, 1944 she was married in Prairie du Chien to John Lathrop.
She loved being a stay at home mother and raising her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her center of attention.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a Catechism teacher in Wauzeka for many years.
She is survived by three sons, Dennis (Barbara) Lathrop of Fond du Lac, Duane (Christina) Lathrop of Everett, Wash., Dale (Sara) Lathrop of Belleville; four daughters, Suzanne Kazda of Boscobel, Ann Russell of Boscobel, Kathleen (Donald) Kazda of Verona, Lori (Dave) Lathrop of McGregor; 22 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Rita Lester of Prairie du Chien, Catherine (Richard) McGrath of Madison and Loretta (Thomas) Check of Milton; three brothers, Eugene (Mary) Gillitzer of Seneca, John (Norma) Gillitzer of Prairie du Chien and Roger (Janice) Gillitzer of Janesville; Sisters-in-law, Norma Sprosty of Wauzeka and Marjene Kern of Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, two grandsons, her parents, a sister, Agnes Gillitzer and a brother, Bernard Gillitzer.
Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel, Fr. Robert Butz officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Friday from 9 to 11 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. The Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home of Boscobel is assisting the family.

AMELIA QUINN
Amelia I. Quinn, 83, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Friday, May 12, 2006, at her home.
She was born September 2, 1922 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Edward and Anna (Mara) Slama.
She married LaVerne Quinn on January 21, 1942 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1984.
Together they farmed in the Prairie du Chien area and later owned and operated Quinn's Tavern in Prairie du Chien for many years.
She is survived by two sisters, Ethel (Bob) Sebastian of Prairie du Chien and Marie (Jim) Medenwaldt of Monroe and a brother Edward (Lillian) Slama of Petite, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four brothers, Ray, Cy, Wencil and Arnold Slama.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 6:30 p.m.

RAOUL STEINER
Raoul G. Steiner, 56, of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born December 5, 1949 in Prairie du Chien, son of Roger and Charlotte (Young) Steiner.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War.
Ray worked in construction most of his life and enjoyed cooking. He was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by a daughter Casta Steiner of Jacksonville, N.C.; a brother Roger Steiner of La Crosse; two sisters, Lora Mae (Richard) Chamberlain of Prairie du Chien and Pamela Smith of San Antonio, Texas; his two beloved grandchildren, Gaige Hatlan and Zayne Loy and his significant other Jeanie Boland-Mattos of Prairie du Chien. He is also survived by stepdaughers, Bobbie Pomales and her children Aris and Cameron, Maggie Mattos and her child Mariah. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until time of services.

CHARLES UPPENA
Charles J. Uppena, 89, of Cassville, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.
He was born March 1, 1917, in Potosi Township, son of Louis and Alberta (Scanlan) Uppena.
He married Mary L. Nodolf on June 2, 1947 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Together they farmed in Cassville township.
He was a lifelong member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Charles enjoyed woodworking, fishing and traveling, even into his retirement. He loved to watch his family participate in sports, and was looking forward to the arrival of five more great grandchildren.
Surviving are his children, Dennis (Mary Jane) Uppena, Cassville; Carl (Susan) Uppena, Cassville; Carol (Richard) Schnering, Cassville; Curt (JoAnn) Uppena, Potosi; Dolores (Michael) Everson, DeSoto; Donna (Randy) Kieler, Cuba City, Diana (Jerry) Oppriecht, Eastman; Jane (Paul) Wegmann, Bloomington; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother Eugene (Julie) Uppena, Blue Earth, Minn.; a sister, Marge Hauk, Cassville; a sister-in-law, Pauline Uppena, Cassville; and a brother-in-law, Lyle Mellor, Platteville. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary on April 4, 1996, a sister Marian Uppena and two brothers, John and Robert.
Funeral services will be held Friday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church; in Cassville, Fr. John Norder and Msgr. James Uppena officiating with burial in the St. Charles Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 3-8 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Friday morning at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers a Charles J. Uppena memorial fund has been established. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family.

NONA KENISTON
Nona I. Keniston, 76, of Gays Mills, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the Vernon Memorial Hospital.
She was born December 4, 1929 in Steuben, daughter of Phillip and Florence (Copus) Markin.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Keniston, Fays Mills; four daughters, Wynne Carol Keniston, Eau Claire, Wynnae (Brad) Evans, Chetek, Kellee (Robert) Card, Crestview, Fla. and Kari (Kenneth) Butterfield, New Auburn; one son Russell (Vickie) Keniston, Pillager, Minn.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law Jessie Heisz, Bell Center; many nieces and nephews; and two special nieces, Mara Lee Heisz, Gays Mills and Cindy Crawford, Oldsmar, Fla.; other relatives and friends.
At her request, she was cremated with memorial services to be held at a date to be announced. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills is assisting the family with arrangements.

GERALD TRENTIN
Gerald Trentin, 88, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, April 28, 2006, at the V A Medical Center in Tomah following a long illness.
Gerald was born August 6, 1917 at Powers, Michigan to Samuel and Olive (Drum) Trentin. He grew up and attended school in the Gladstone, Michigan area. He worked for a time for the railroad before his marriage to Helen Baumer on May 10, 1939 in Prairie du Chien.
He enlisted in the Army on December 10, 1943. He was a member of the U.S. and Canadian Special Forces Unit, which later was the subject of a book and movie called "The Devil's Brigade". Gerald served in WW II and also in Korea, was wounded in both wars and his wounds in Korea was the reason for his discharge. He received two purple Hearts.
Gerald worked on construction, was a bartender for many years and later was a crossing guard for the city of Prairie du Chien, a job that he really loved.
He belonged to the American Legion, V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Gerald loved the outdoors, fishing, the Packers and the Brewers. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and his dog Angel.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Helen; one daughter, Sandra (Bill) Rodenkirch, Prairie du Chien; three sons, Gerald Trentin, Jr., Tony (Chris) Trentin, both of Bagley, Jim (Cheryl) Trentin of Prairie du Chien; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services are Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in Bagley Cemetery, Bagley, with military honors. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JIMMIE PETTIT

Jimmie LaVerne Pettit, 70, died at his home in San Diego, Calif. on Good Friday, April 14, 2006.
He was born on January 17, 1936 in Twin Bluffs, Marquette. He graduated from Mar-Mac High School, McGregor, in 1954. He attended the University of Iowa at Iowa City. He entered the Navy in 1956, serving as a medic for eleven years and advanced to Chief Warrant Officer. He retired from the Navy after 30 years of service as CWO 04 (Chief Warrant Officer). While in the Navy, Jimmie lived in England, China, Okinawa in the Ryukyo Island, Taiwan and states of Washington and California. He was a school bus driver for the Vista Elementary School District in San Diego, Calif. for 15 years and retired in 2005 due to health problems.
He married Josephine (Jo) Charley of Austin, Texas on January 29, 1960 in Carson City, Nev.
Surviving are his wife Josephine Charley Pettit of 46 years; one son, Francis (JoLene) Pettit and one daughter, Nikki (Aaron) Castro and three grandchildren, Natalia, Ruben, (RJ) and Alyson of Winnemucca, Nev.; one sister, Jane (Pettit) (Ray) Novey of Newport News, Virginia; Two brothers, Richard (Dianne) Pettit and Gene (Chris) Pettit all of rural McGregor, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother Helen (Ellenbolt) Pettit, and his father, Earl Pettit, who both died in 1999.
Services were held April 29 at the United Methodist Church in McGregor, Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. He was given a 21 gun salute by the Legion and his wife was presented with the American Flag. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to be given to the Salvation Army or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in his name.

MARGUERITE BROCKWAY
Marguerite J. Brockway, 89, of Gays Mills, passed away May 1, 2006 at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove, where she had lived since 1999.
She was born in Crawford County, November 28, 1916, daughter of Thomas and Teresa (Conley) Walsh.
She married George R. Brockway April 26, 1938 in St. Mary's Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on July 14, 2000. She was a true stay at home Mom, and was a life long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and a member of the St. Mary's Altar Society.
She is survived by four children, Gordon (Barb), Lone Rock, Jerry (Nancy), Soldiers Grove, Patrick, Gays Mills, and Theresa Finnell, Gays Mills; fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Florence Olson, La Crosse, Anna Stark and Genevive (Cletus) Stark, all of St. Joseph Ridge, and Kathleen (Don) Malzacher, Sparta. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Trisha Finnell, a great-grandson Max Williams; a son-in-law, Gary Finnell, a sister Helen George and two brothers, Francis and Robert Walsh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev. Kurt Apfelbeck officiating with burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and a 7 p.m. Prayer Service at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills, and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

ANNA WIEST
Anna M. Wiest, 93, of Lancaster, formerly of Cassville, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.
She was born September 28, 1912, on DuCharme Ridge in Eastman, daughter of John and Anna (Palonski) Peloch.
She worked as a nurses aide at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. On October 21, 1935 she married Kenneth Wiest in Galena, Ill. Ken and Ann opened their home to foster children, who all kept in touch for many years. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cassville.
She is survived by four sons, Dick (Joann) Pellock, Cassville; Rod (Marilyn) Wiest, Ishpeming, Mich.; Doug Wiest, Myrtle Creek, Oregon, and Greg (Ann) Wiest, Hazel Green; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Leone) Peloch, Prairie du Chien and a sister-in-law, Belva Beattie, Platteville and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on August 23, 1995; her parents; her daughter, Deane Wiest; two grandsons, Jeff Pellock and R. J. Wiest; four sisters; Lydia LaMere, Mamme Peloch, Helen Mezera and Emma Valley; and two brothers, Jack and George Peloch.
Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville, Pastor Martha Butzier officiating with burial in the Cassville Cemetery, Cassville Township. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday morning.

RICHARD BEDWARD
Richard "Dick'' Bedward, 92, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 19, 1913, in Wyalusing Township, son of Edward and Harriett (Gilkes) Bedward.
He married Mildred Seely on December 5, 1932, in Lancaster. She preceded him in death after 70 years of marriage on January 29, 2003.
He farmed until 1964 and drove school bus from 1951 to 1964. He worked at Campion Jesuit High School from 1964 to 1975 when the school closed. He later worked at the Oasis Gas Station in Bridgeport from 1976 to 1977 when he retired.
Surviving are three daughters, Janice (Ed) Mell of Sun Prairie, Bernice (Ivan) Norton of Monona, and Karen (Jim) Jelinek of Madison; three sons, Roger (Rocile) of Cary, Ill., Lloyd (Joanne) of Prairie du Chien and Lyle (Margaret) of Blue River; a sister Florence Gaylor of Fennimore; 33 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, five brothers, Everett, Paul, Willie, Lee and George along with six sisters, Emily, Jenny, Catherine, Mattie, Bessie and Sadie.
Services will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating with burial in the Brodtville Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on 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 the time of services.

FAY SUTTON
Fay R. Sutton, 82, of Akron, born in Seneca, passed away April 24, 2006, with family and friends at his side in the comfort of the home that he built.
He proudly served in the Army in World War II with the 75th Infantry Division. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star when wounded while rescuing a critically injured fellow soldier at the Battle of the Bulge in Dortmund, Germany.
He was a carpenter by trade, for which he received a pin for 60 years service. He was past president of Carpenter's Local Union 1935 for 19 years and was a district council member for several years.
He acquired his pilot's license for small aircraft but his true passion was motorcycles, amassing over 400 trophies and plaques during a 20-year period. His hobbies included playing cards. He was president and coordinator of the Senior Citizen's Euchre, Poker and 500 Clubs at the Quirk Cultural Center in Cuyahoga Falls for 12 years. He belonged to the Travel Club having made over 80 trips throughout the United States and abroad.
He is survived by son, Robert (Pam) and daughter, Carolyn J. Staats (Wayne) of Cuyahoga Falls, sons, Freddie (Jennie), Raymond and Larry, all of Akron; stepchildren, Maxine Farson (Ray) and Kerry Ballard (Shannon) of Akron and Marvin Ballard (Joy) of Chagrin Falls; and sister Charlotte Willard of Prairie du Chien; also nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; long time special friend, Althea Mason and many loving friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Faye Ellen (Hatcher) Sutton, his second wife of 28 years, Mary Ann (Ballard) Sutton, grandson, Michael Andrew Statts and stepdaughter, Dorothy Basile.
Services were Saturday at the Billow Falls Chapel, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park where military rites were conducted by the Army, V.F.W. Post 7971 and the American Legion Post 473. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates, 1200 McArthur Drive, Akron, Ohio, 44320-3999. (Billow Falls Chapel, 330-867-4141.

RISELL REGER
Risell "Sally" Reger, 58, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2006, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, after a brief illness.
She was born October 13, 1947, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Frederick and Agnes (DesRocher) Russell.
She married Norman Reger on July 3, 1972, in Canton, Mo. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2001.
She worked at Miniature Precision Components in Prairie du Chien for the past 15 years. Sally enjoyed birdwatching.
Surviving are her daughter Gina Reger of Prairie du Chien; a brother Robert Russell of Onalaska; a sister Lynn (Thomas) Stephany of Oshkosh, along with her two grandsons, Seth and Gage Sells at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister Sheryl Weber Bearbower.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 5, at 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Friday from 4 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. A private family interment will be held at a later date.

EDWIN BUNDERS
Edwin "Bud" C. Bunders, 83, of Bridgeport, died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, following a long illness.
Edwin was born July 24, 1922 in Crawford County to Charles and Louise (Schneider) Bunders. He worked for National Dec in Prairie du Chien until it closed and also was a carpenter for many years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He has lived in Bridgeport for 32 years.
Surviving are two children, Budd Bunders of Boscobel; Betty (Dennis) Carl of Colorado Spring, Colo.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother LeRoy (Nancy) Bunders of Poquoson, Va.; two sisters, Delora Lechnir and Tena Messerli both of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ollie Johnson and Marian Cuchna.
A Service of Remembrance and Sharing will be Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at the boat landing between the bridges in Bridgeport, with lunch to follow at the Pine Tree Inn. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

FAY SUTTON
Fay R. Sutton, 82, of Akron, born in Seneca, passed away April 24, 2006, with family and friends at his side in the comfort of the home that he built.
He proudly served in the Army in World War II with the 75th Infantry Division. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star when wounded while rescuing a critically injured fellow soldier at the Battle of the Bulge in Dortmund, Germany.
He was a carpenter by trade, for which he received a pin for 60 years service. He was past president of Carpenter's Local Union 1935 for 19 years and was a district council member for several years. He acquired his pilot's license for small aircraft but his true passion was motorcycles, amassing over 400 trophies and plaques during a 20-year period. His hobbies included playing cards. He was president and coordinator of the Senior Citizen's Euchre, Poker and 500 Clubs at the Quirk Cultural Center in Cuyahoga Falls for 12 years. He belonged to the Travel Club having made over 80 trips throughout the United States and abroad.
He is survived by son, Robert (Pam) and daughter, Carolyn J. Staats (Wayne) of Cuyahoga Falls, sons, Freddie (Jennie), Raymond and Larry, all of Akron; stepchildren, Maxine Farson (Ray) and Kerry Ballard (Shannon) of Akron and Marvin Ballard (Joy) of Chagrin Falls; and sister Charlotte Willard of Prairie du Chien; also nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; long time special friend, Althea Mason and many loving friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Faye Ellen (Hatcher) Sutton, his second wife of 28 years, Mary Ann (Ballard) Sutton, grandson, Michael Andrew Staats and stepdaughter, Dorothy Basile.
Services were Saturday at the Billow Falls Chapel, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park where military rites were conducted by the Army, V.F.W. Post 7971 and the American Legion Post 473. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates, 1200 McArthur Drive, Akron, Ohio, 44320-3999. (Billow Falls Chapel, 330-867-4141.

ROBERT GRADY
Robert Joseph Grady, 68, Monona, Iowa, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, in Milwaukee, following a sudden illness.
Bob was born November 10, 1937 in Monona, Iowa to Francis Peter and Lorraine Wilhemina (Kricke) Grady.
He attended school through the eighth grade at St. Patrick Catholic School in Monona and graduated from Monona High School in 1955. He graduated from Northeast Iowa Technical College in Calmar, Iowa with an Associates in Applied Science Degree as an Accounting Specialist.
Bob entered the United States Navy on November 9, 1955, attaining the rank of Yeoman 1st Class Petty Officer. Bob was assigned to the USS Angler and to the Trident Nuclear Submarine, USS Skipjack and aircraft carrier, USS Kearsarge. He was stationed in Hawaii, Greece, Italy, Germany, Spain, Philippines, Japan, England, France, Virginia, California, Illinois and Connecticut. From November of 1974 to November of 1976 he worked with NATO and served at the headquarters of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic in Norfolk, VA. Bob was a member of the Department of the Navy Fleet Intelligence Center Pacific. After serving his country for twenty-eight years, Bob was Honorably discharged from the United States Navy on August 1, 1984.
He was united in marriage to Lourdes Crucis Corona on April 25, 1965 at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manilla, Philippines, by Father Dunn. Three daughters were born to this union.
While in the reserves, Bob worked for various accounting firms. After moving back to Monona, he worked for Dee Gosling CPA, Turkey Plant in Postville, Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien and started his own tax and accounting business, Bob Grady and Associates. Bob and Ludy owned and operated the B & L Cafe in Monona from 1982 to 1996.
Bob was AMVETS Post 127 Commander, a Life Member of AMVETS Post 127 and the American Legion. He won the Frank L. Davey Award in 1991 from contributing most to membership promotion. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus #8178 where he was currently the Grand Knight and was a past District #9 Deputy Knight. He counseled countless AMVET members when filing for retirement and medical benefits. Bob also was a very active member in the Liturgical Ministry as a Lector at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Bob's favorite pastime was fishing. He always caught fish "this big''. Bob also enjoyed wood working, gardening, canning lots of tomatoes and the musical entertainment at the Isle of Capri in McGregor. He was an avid fan of the MFL Mar-Mac Bulldogs, Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings.
Surviving include his wife, Ludy Grady, Monona; three daughters, Mary Jane (Reed) Glawe, New Ulm, Minn., Michelle Grady, New Ulm, Minn., Melissa Grady, Monona; three grandchildren, Crysten, Arielle and Michael Glawe; six brothers and sisters, Maureen Keenan, Waukon, Ronald (Sandy) Grady, Monona, Caroline Drahn, Prairie du Chien, Sharon Meisner, Onalaska, William (Carol) Grady, Monona, Mary Louise (Gordon) Krambeer, Hiawatha and a host of many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Donald Grady.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Postville, Iowa, Rev. Richard Gaul, Rev. John Moran and Rev. Bernard Grady officiating with burial following in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Monona, with Military Rites. The Leonard Funeral Home, Monona assisted the family. Condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneralhomes.com.

KRISTIE BOWN
Kristie G. Bown, 61, Boscobel, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at the Fennimore Community Good Samaritan Center.
She was born on June 26, 1944, in Dodgeville, daughter of Carl and Katherine (Fischer) Kalish.
She married Denver Bown on January 14, 1983 and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2004.
She is survived by two daughters, Kenda (Kenny) Sawvell, Prairie du Chien, Vicki (Pierre) Burke, Boscobel; a son Thomas (Sara) Edie, Decorah, Iowa; three grandchildren, Medena, Callie and Hope Edie; three step-daughters, Anita Redrick, Enterprise, Ill., Kay Bown, DeForest, and Alice Gross, New Mexico; a step-son, Jack (Marianne) Bown, Elgin, Ill.; 12 step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kay (Gib) Chick, Onalaska, and Kathy (John) Hall, Boscobel; three brothers, Ronnie (Carol) Kalish, Prairie du Chien, Rod (Kathy) Kalish, Bangor and Kim (Sheila) Kalish, Boscobel; a brother-in-law, John (Pat) Delameter, Virginia, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Louella Wolfe, Virginia, Minn., and Jean Delameter, Richland Center; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; mother-in-law, Bessie Delameter; and half-sister, Darlene Rider.
Services were Thursday at Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel, Pastor Ed Nachtigal officiating with burial at the Blue River Cemetery.

JIMMEY SLAUGHTER
Jimmey L. Slaughter 83, of Elgin, Iowa, formerly of McGregor, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader, Iowa following a long illness.
Jimmey was born August 22, 1922 at LaFarge, to Jesse and Geneva (Moore) Slaughter. He grew up and spent most of his life in McGregor.
He served in the Army during WW II where he saw action in the South Pacific at Guadal Canal.
He married Betty Hager on June 18, 1946, at Frankville, Iowa. He worked as a carpenter for many years in all aspects of construction. He made model trains from wood, liked to fish, hunt and bowl. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life to the fullest.
He is survived by five children, Janet (Ken) Matthew of Bridgeport, Jesse (Jean) Slaughter of Muskegon, Mich., Evelyn (Myron) Brye of St. James, Minn. Raymond (Susan) Slaughter of Rhinelander, Tammy (Shawn) Rose of Waterville, Iowa; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bud (Shelby) Slaughter and Daniel (Beverly) Slaughter both of McGregor; Scotti "Butch'' Slaughter of Reno, Nev., a sister Emmajean (Sly) Blank of West Des Moines, Iowa and long time friend Violet Anderson of Elgin, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty in 1993; two brothers, Claire and Bill; two sisters Lullabell and Bernice "Tudy''; two daughters, Marietta and Brenda and a granddaughter Marylou.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor with military honors. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

RICHARD BEDWARD
Richard "Dick'' Bedward, 92, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 19, 1913, in Wyalusing Township, son of Edward and Harriett (Gilkes) Bedward.
He married Mildred Seely on December 5, 1932, in Lancaster. She preceded him in death after 70 years of marriage on January 29, 2003.
He farmed until 1964 and drove school bus from 1951 to 1964. He worked at Campion Jesuit High School from 1964 to 1975 when the school closed.
He later worked at the Oasis Gas Station in Bridgeport from 1976 to 1977 when he retired.
Surviving are three daughters, Janice (Ed) Mell of Sun Prairie, Bernice (Ivan) Norton of Monona, and Karen (Jim) Jelinek of Madison; three sons, Roger (Rocile) of Cary, Ill., Lloyd (Joanne) of Prairie du Chien and Lyle (Margaret) of Blue River; a sister Florence Gaylor of Fennimore; 33 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, five brothers, Everett, Paul, Willie, Lee and George along with six sisters, Emily, Jenny, Catherine, Mattie, Bessie and Sadie.
Services will be Friday, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating with burial in the Brodtville Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on 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 the time of services.

WANDA ROSSON
Wanda M. Rosson, 79, of Prairie du Chien, died April 25, 2006.
She was born August 24, 1926 in McGregor, daughter of Paul F. and Mildred B. (Wheeler) Davis.
She attended the McGregor Public School until 1938 when they moved to Bagley. She graduated from the Bloomington High School in 1943. She attended the La Crosse Business College and the La Crosse Vo Tech School.
She was united in marriage to Raymond R. Rosson in 1945 and to this union two daughters were born. She later moved to Bagley and then to Prairie du Chien in 1952 when she married Edward Kozelka. Mr. Kozelka passed away in 1957. In 1967 she married Keith A. Hampton.
Wanda owned and operated the Little Bear Den in Bridgeport and retired after 15 years from the Crawford County Department of Aging (Senior Resources) as Secretary/Bookkeeper.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Eastern Star and the Eagles Auxiliary, where she held the Secretary position for 11 years. She was also on the Board of Directors for the Coulee Community Action Program for five years and a member of the Crawford County Planning Committee.
Surviving are a daughter Linda (Peter) Rusch of Madison and Laura Ann Rosson of Prairie du Chien, a grandson Tim (Jennie) Rusch of Sun Prairie and a grandson Greg Rusch of Colorado and four great-grandchildren of Sun Prairie. Also two sisters, Jeanann Thornton of Bagley and Mrs. Billie Lu (Dewey) DuCharme of Bagley. (And a dear friend, Dorothy Herrity of Prairie du Chien). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia Janer Rosson DuCharme and a brother George W. Park.
Services will be Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. Interment in the Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home where there will be an American Legion Auxiliary tribute at 7 p.m. and an Eagles Auxiliary tribute at 7:30 p.m.

ROBERT PASOLD
Robert C. Pasold, 70, of Bagley, died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born March 2, 1936 in Avoca, son of Gerald and Gladys (Seiling) Pasold.
Robert served for 11 years in the U.S. Air Force, having been stationed in Germany, Turkey, Arizona, Africa and Japan.
On April 23, 1960, he married Diana Schiffman at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster.
He worked for one year for IBM; 10 years at Barber Coleman in Rockford, Ill. and retired after 17 years at 3M Corporation in Prairie du Chien. Robert was a member of the Liscum Brothers American Legion Post #482 of Bagley and the Royal Neighbors of America Bagley Camp #270. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, pontoon boating, traveling, golfing, and car racing
Surviving are his wife Diana Pasold, Bagley; one son, Sheldon (Naomi) Pasold, Rockford, Ill.; two grandsons, Derek and Brandon Pasold, both of Rockford, Ill. and many sisters and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and her husband, Shirley and Bill Block; and one brother, Norman Pasold.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, where there will be a U.S. flag presentation. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. A Royal Neighbors of American service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JOHN KIPPER
A memorial service was held on April 8, 2006 for Thornton John "Kip" Kipper a former Wisconsin resident.. The service was held on the Varsity Baseball field at Mountain Pointe High School where he had been the pitching coach for the past 16 years. He succumbed at his home, with family present, March 30 after being ill with MDS for the past year.
Thornton was born September 27, 1928 in Bagley, to Clifford and Waive Kipper. He attended school in Bagley and upon graduation went to the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
After one year at the University he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948.
He returned to the University, earned his degree and pitched for the Badger Baseball team. He earned All American status while on the team and also won two games in the 1950 College World Series. He graduated from the University in 1951. He also pitched for many of the semi-pro teams in the Wisconsin-Iowa area while in high school and college. After college he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, played in there farm system and was called up to the Majors in 1953. He finished his pro career in 1959 as a member of the Lewiston Idaho Broncs, an affiliate of the Oakland A's. He was also a pitching coach for the Lewis Clark State College and the Lewis-Clark Twins American Legion baseball teams.
When his pitching days were over he went to work in the paper mill at Potlatch Forest, Inc. where he worked for approximately 10 years. He then went into business for himself. He semi-retired and moved to Arizona in 1979. He enjoyed spending summer at the family cabin outside of Anatone, Wash. golfing with friends, and of course attending ball games.
The love of his life was his family; however, his passion was baseball. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing his knowledge and the game with the young people he came in contact with.
Surviving are his wife Jean at their home in Scottsdale; daughter Lee, son Bruce and his wife Julie, grandsons, Tyler and Jordan, granddaughter Kiley, of Arizona; son John and his wife Sonya, granddaughters, Brita and Erica of Wisconsin; daughter Kristy Harms of Alaska; sister Juliaetta Ebsen and her husband Lyle of Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Stacy.
A scholarship fund has been set up in his name, donations may be sent to: Coach Brandon Buck, Mountain Pointe High School, 4201 East Knox Road, Phoenix, Ariz. 85044.

BERNARD SHULKA
Bernard "Bun" Shulka age 74 passed away Weds., Apr. 19, 2006 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 3, 1931 in Prairie du Chien, son of Herman and Bessie (Konichek) Shulka. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Veronica Becwar on Apr. 15, 1961. She preceded him in death on Aug. 19, 1998. He later married Evelyn Sawvell on Feb. 16, 2002 at Inverness, FL. Bun worked for the City of Prairie du Chien Water Dept. for many years and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Evelyn of Prairie du Chien, a stepson Darrell (Jan) Ludvik of Prairie du Chien, 2 stepdaughters; JoAnn (Marcus) Morarend of Bagley, WI and Maria (Brian) Taylor of La Crosse, WI, a brother Ronald Shulka of Ft. Worth, TX, 2 sisters; Rose Stram and Marcella (Paul) Nussbaum both of Prairie du Chien, 3 step grandchildren, 2 great step grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, 2 brothers; Ervin and Harold Shulka and a sister Dorothy Byers.
Funeral services will be Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Bible Baptist Church, Rev. Andy Doll 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 Fri., Apr. 21, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 from 10:00 AM until the time of services.

KRISTIE BOWN
Kristie G. Bown, 61, Boscobel, died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at the Fennimore Community Good Samaritan Center.
She was born on June 26, 1944, in Dodgeville, daughter of Carl and Katherine (Fischer) Kalish.
She married Denver Bown on January 14, 1983 and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2004.
She is survived by two daughters, Kenda (Kenny) Sawvell, Prairie du Chien, Vicki (Pierre) Burke, Boscobel; a son Thomas (Sara) Edie, Decorah, Iowa; three grandchildren, Medena, Callie and Hope Edie; three step-daughters, Anita Redrick, Enterprise, Ill., Kay Bown, DeForest, and Alice Gross, New Mexico; a step-son, Jack (Marianne) Bown, Elgin, Ill.; 12 step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kay (Gib) Chick, Onalaska, and Kathy (John) Hall, Boscobel; three brothers, Ronnie (Carol) Kalish, Prairie du Chien, Rod (Kathy) Kalish, Bangor and Kim (Sheila) Kalish, Boscobel; a brother-in-law, John (Pat) Delameter, Virginia, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Louella Wolfe, Virginia, Minn., and Jean Delameter, Richland Center; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; mother-in-law, Bessie Delameter; and half-sister, Darlene Rider.
Services were Thursday at Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel, Pastor Ed Nachtigal officiating with burial at the Blue River Cemetery.

WILLIAM KUSSMAUL
William "Bill" Kussmaul age 64 of Janesville and formerly of Eastman passed away Weds., Apr. 12, 2006 at the Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. He was born Nov. 2, 1941 in Eastman, WI, son of Alvin and Virginia (Regan) Kussmaul. He married Sandra Swenson on June 3, 1961 at St. Wencelaus Church in Eastman, WI. He worked as an inspector for General Motors in Janesville, WI for 35 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and collecting coins and guns. Bill was a great pet lover and will be sadly missed by his many faithful companions. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Sandra of Janesville, a daughter Kim Benoy of Eastman, WI, 2 sons; Scott of Los Angeles, CA and Kyle of Janesville, a brother James (Mary) of Bloomington, WI, a sister Donna (Roger) Becwar of Eastman, WI along with 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tues., Apr. 18, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, WI, Rev. Thomas Huff officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Mon., Apr. 17, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a parish scripture at 8:00 PM.

ROSE BALK
Rose M. Balk, 90, of LaCrescent, Minn. formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, April 10, 2006 at the LaCrescent Health Care Center in LaCrescent, Minn.
Rose was born July 1, 1915 near Wauzeka, to Leo and Rose (Cumiskey) Geisler. She attended two years at the UW-Platteville. She taught rural schools near Rockford, Iowa and also Vineyard Coulee and Wauzeka schools.
She married Louis Balk on June 11, 1946 in Prairie du Chien.
Rose was the elementary librarian at B.A. Kennedy School from 1969 to 1988.
She is survived by two daughters, Rose Kuhlmann of La Crescent, Minn., Mary (Daniel) Scholtes of Lansing, Iowa; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister Erma Williamson of Prairie du Chien and a daughter-in-law Arlein Balk also of Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Louis in 1970; her step-son Robert Balk and two brothers, Kermeth and Kenneth Geisler.
Services will be Thursday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Radio fund or to any elementary school library. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

DALE NASH
Dale S. Nash, 55, formerly of Madison, died Saturday, April 8, 2006 at his home in Berkshire, N.Y. after a lifetime struggle from polio.
Dale was born April 7, 1951 to Samuel and Lola (Borgedahl) Nash at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. He was baptized at the Freeman Lutheran Church, Ferryville and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Crosse by Pastor Earnest Nelson. Dale attended colleges in Platteville, Kenosha and Wausau in the schools of Police Sciences.
He worked as a security officer, private detective supervisor, police social worker, juvenile court intake officer and was a state criminal investigator for the Licensing Bureau of Wisconsin in Madison. Dale was a devoted member of Lutheran Memorial Church in Madison.
Surviving are his longtime friend and care giver Jerry Weiland of Berkshire, N.Y.; his mother Lola Nash of Prairie du Chien; three brothers, Randall (Mary) Nash of Prairie du Chien, Curtis (Debra) Nash of Menomonie Falls, Terry Nash of Trempealeau; one sister Jill (Jeff) Henry of Prairie du Chien; aunts Gloria Borgedahl of La Crosse, Darlene (Peter) Hamilton of Belvedere, Ill., Juanita Nash of Madison; several nieces and nephews and his two dogs Toto and Moe. Dale was preceded in death by his father Samuel.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

NILEEN HERTRAMPF
Nileen Hertrampf age 79 of Prairie du Chien passed away Fri., Apr. 7, 2006 at the Prairie du chien Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1927 in daughter of Byron and Luva (Bergerstrom) Streittmatter. She married Lester Hertrampf on Dec. 17, 1945 in Waukon, IA. He preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2002. Together they farmed on Pleasant Ridge. Nileen also worked for some time at Advance Transformer in Boscobel, WI. She is survived by 4 sons; Gene (Karen) of Prairie du Chien, WI , Danny (Cindy) of Cassville, WI, Gary of Prairie du Chien and Michael of Boscobel, WI, 3 sisters; Ella (Jim) Starkey of Rochester, WA, Joan (Ralph) Welch of McGregor, IA and Sharon (Jim) Pruess of Quimby, IA,11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Nileen will also be missed by her roommate Teresa Tarrence of Prairie du Chien.
She was preceded in deathy by her parents, her husband, an infant son, a granddaughter and her twin sister Eileen Sauers.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Apr. 9, 2006 at 7:30 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 PM on Mon., Apr. 10, 2006 in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor, IA. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sun., Apr. 9, 2006 from 4:00 PM until the time of services. The family would like to thank the staff at Prairie Maison and the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital for their excellent care of Nileen.

ROGER QUAMME
Roger H. Quamme 63, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 16, 1943, in Madison, son of Harold and Ione (Christianson) Quamme.
He was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School and later of Luther College.
He married Barbara Nottling- Fitzgerald on August 22, 1970, in Madison.
He taught at the Prairie du Chien High School for 33 years. Roger was also employed at True Value Hardware in Prairie du Chien for 33 years.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barb Quamme of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Chad of Milwaukee, and Andy (Sue) of Burnsville, Minn., a daughter Denise (Jimmy) Baures of Pardeeville, his special granddaughter Abby; three brothers, Russell Jr. (Garland), Tom (Verla) and Eugene (Irma) all of Sun Prairie, four sisters, Diane (David) Ihland of DeForest, Janet (Gary) Dushack and Sharon (Gene) Baumgarter both of Sun Prairie, and Judy (Joe) Conlin of Rhinelander. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harold and Russell Sr. and Ione, Dorothy and Evelyn Quamme.
A Memorial service will be Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the Spring Prairie Lutheran Church in Keyser. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, and at the church on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

SANDRA FRENCH
Sandra J. French, 60, of Bagley, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at her home.
She was born September 5, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Loretta (Hohmann) Reinsbach.
On September 21, 1963, she married Stanley E. French at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove .
Sandra worked as a parts inspector for Stolper Industries in Brookfield, and Ace Precision in Menomonie Falls.
She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with her dogs, Miss Kitty and Dillon. Sandra dearly loved her family and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley French, Bagley; three children, Tory (Jeana) French, Sheboygan Falls, Dana (John) Olszewski, Oconomowoc, and Katrina (Mark) Johnson, Edgerton; six grandchildren, Jacob, Joseph, Mitchell, and Carrissa Olszewski; and Lauren and Madeline Johnson; two sisters: Lynn (Roger) Seaborn, North Prairie, Dana (Richard) Kieler, Dickeyville; one brother, Thomas (Judi) Reinsbach, Fort Atkinson; and a sister-in-law, Carol (Elden) Lenth, Elgin, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gerald Reinsbach.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
A Sandra J. French memorial fund has been established. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

JIM PETERSON
Jim L. Peterson 82 of 33150 Donna Dr. in Prairie du Chien and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 17, 1924, in Waterloo, Iowa son of William and Mae (Heinen) Peterson.
He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He married Lynn Anderson on April 30, 1979, in Reno, Nevada.
He worked in inventory control for Airline Industrial from 1984 to 1998. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the American Legion. Jim enjoyed fishing and was looking forward to going this spring before he became ill. He is survived by his wife Lynn of Prairie du Chien; a step-son Keith Rose of Sacramento, Calif. and a step-daughter Kathleen Rose of Nampa, Idaho; a brother Donald Peterson of Marion, Iowa; a niece Susan Moulder of Merriam, Kansas, along with seven step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were Saturday, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating. Military rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family interment will be held at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

ANNE BAKER
Anne Baker, life-long member of the communities of Boscobel and Seneca, passed away at her home surrounded by members of her loving family.
As a homemaker with twelve children, Anne balanced her family responsibilities with her community involvement. She extended her love of children by working as a 4-H club project leader and a Cub Scout leader, served as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, and played piano accompaniments for various school functions.
Anne served many years as a church musician, playing the organ and singing at Boscobel Methodist Church and Seneca Methodist Church, and in many other churches for special events.
Her love of gardening provided flowers for the church sanctuary each Sunday throughout the summer as well as vegetables and flowers for the Farmer's Market stand in Prairie du Chien. In addition to her vegetables and flowers, her beautifully crafted crocheting, knitting and sewing items would frequently win top prizes at the county fairs.
Anne was an avid sports fan and followed local teams as well as college and professional teams. She enjoyed hunting and was an expert at fishing and cooking every sort of wild game.
Her other civic activities included Order of the Eastern Star and American Cancer Society volunteer.
She was born January 5, 1918, to Jonathan and Lena (Gibbs) Preston and died March 28, 2006. She graduated from Muscoda High School and attended Madison Business College. She was united in marriage to Orlie Baker on April 6, 1939, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Those remaining to celebrate her life are her husband of nearly 67 years, Orlie Baker, Seneca; their children, Preston (Karen), Cottage Grove, Sam (Susie), Prairie du Chien, Clarence (Dee), Eastman, Belle Ann (Ed) Achenbach, Boscobel, Lana (Harvey) Sheets, Seneca, Tom (Kim), Prairie du Chien, Harold, Viroqua, Kenneth (Jane), Eastman, Ben (Julie), West Salem, Janet (fiancé Mark Sprague), Sparta, Patty (Steven), Kvigne, Ferryville; 33 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Orpha Zacijek, Soldiers Grove. She was preceded in death by brothers Sam and Jonathan, son, Jonathan, and grandson Todd Achenbach. Memorial services were held Sunday, April 2, at Seneca Methodist Church.

DANELLA PASCOE
Danella Lois Pascoe, 79, of Prairie du Chien passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006 at her home.
She was born Apr. 7, 1926 in Prairie du Chien daughter of John and Mary (Bunders) Welsch.
She married Mahlon Pascoe in 1967. He preceded her in death in 1982.
Danella is survived by a daughter Sidney Welsch of Portage, WI, 2 grandchildren Michaela and Jason Schlake along with numerous nieces, nephews and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John William and Roland Welsch and a sister Mildred Tesar.
She was a graduate of Prairie du Chien High School in 1944 and later the Milwaukee School of Cosmetology in 1948. She worked at Savanna Ordnance in Savanna, Il, and later opened her own beauty shop in Prairie du Chien in 1950 called Modern Beauty. She owned and operated Modern Beauty until her retirement in 2000. She enjoyed hunting turkey, deer, ducks, geese, pheasant and mushrooms.
Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

LEONARD D. SELLS
Leonard D. Sells, 51, of Prairie du Chien died Thursday March 23, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a sudden illness.
Leonard was born April 12, 1954 to Richard and Dorothy (Barker) Sells in Prairie du Chien. He attended WWTC in LaCrosse, WI.
He married Marylin Veach on December 6, 1969, she preceded him in death on May 22, 1993. On March 11, 1995 he married Jennifer Johnston. He worked as a welder for Bituma-Gencore for over 15 years. He enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with family and friends and talking on the CB Radio, where he made a lot of wonderful friends.
Leonard is survived by his wife Jennifer; two daughters: Charmin (Jerry)Gratz of Prairie du Chien, Ashley at home, one son Lenny Sells of Prairie du Chien; four very special grandchildren: Cody and Courtney Gratz and Seth and Gage Sells; two sisters: Dawn (John) Myres of Erie, IL, Becky (Steven) Fields of West Virginia and one brother Harry (Deliah) Scarff of Moline, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Charlene Horkheimer, Sandy Horstman, Judy Garbes and one brother Gene Scarff.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday March 28, 2006 at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

VERN PETERSON
Vern H. Peterson, 62, of Omaha, Nebr. died March 5, 2006.
He was born in Milwaukee and raised near Bagley.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era and married his wife Martha in Bloomington, in 1966.
He taught electronics at Vocational Colleges for 11 years and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for the past 27 years.
Vern was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed riding his Gold Wing motorcycle, photography, attending car and motorcycle shows, and learning about Civil War history.
He is survived by his wife, Martha and one son, Brendon, both of Omaha; a sister, Pat Peterson of Eau Claire; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Myrna and Rick McPhail of Pensacola, Fla.; mother-in-law Mildred Datisman of Omaha; nephews, Noah and Eli Helt, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvard and Fairy (Fisher).
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Omaha with full military honors by the Benson VFW Post 2503. The family suggests memorials to Stonecroft Ministries and Benson Baptist Church.

JASON TEYNOR, III
Jason Anthony Teynor, III, 13, of Fennimore, WI died Saturday March 25, 2006 as a result of a tractor rollover accident near Wauzeka, WI.
Jason was born August 14, 1992 at Madison, WI to Jason and Virginia(Monroe) Teynor. He was in the 7th grade in Fennimore.
Jason enjoyed riding horses, fishing, hunting, baseball and helping on the farm with his dad and grandfather.
He is survived by his mother Virginia Teynor of Fennimore, WI, his father Jason Teynor, II of Prairie du Chien; three sisters, Sinna, Carlee and Carah and one brother Matthew all of Fennimore; grandparents, Jason and Donna Teynor and Phillip and Mary Nicholson both of Prairie duChien, Dalfred Monroe of Gays Mills, great grandmother Virginia Weidemann of Clinton, IA, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday March 29, 2006 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien, WI. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be given.

ANNA MCGUIRE
Anna Caroline (Cipra) McGuire, 96, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2006, peacefully at her home.
Anna was born May 7, 1909 in Lawler, Iowa. She was the first daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Mezera) Cipra.
Anna moved to Prairie du Chien in 1914 and lived on the Cipra farm on Highway 60. Anna received her early education at St. John's in Prairie du Chien and finished her schooling at the local rural schools. As a young woman she went to Chicago for employment and worked for Western Electric Company.
There she met Donald F. McGuire Sr. and they were married at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chicago in 1933. This union produced three children, Joan (Les - deceased) Poots, Audrey (Lou) Munin and Donald (Patsy) McGuire Jr.
In 1962 they moved back to Prairie du Chien and started farming. Anna was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She encouraged education and always stood behind her family. She loved to bowl, crochet and was an outstanding cook. Her children and grandchildren will always remember the wonderful cake donuts she made for them.
Surviving are her three children, Joan, Audrey and Donald Jr.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Joseph, Les and Raymond Cipra; one sister Loretta (Cipra) Elderman and her husband Donald F. McGuire, Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, March 28, 2006, 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. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie Catholic Schools. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.

ELEANOR GEBEL
A longtime Prairie du Chien businesswoman Eleanor M. Gebel, 92, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 23, 1913, in New Hampton, Iowa, daughter of Charles and Mary (Hentges) Hilsman.
She married Raymond Gebel on September 14, 1937, in North Washington, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1963. They owned and operated Gebel's Inc. in Prairie du Chien for many years.
She was an active member of St. John's Church, the Women's Civic Club and was a volunteer at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Eleanor enjoyed oil painting and sharing her artwork with family and friends. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and relatives. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Tim) Sitts of Fairfax, Va. and Marsha Sutton of Waunakee, a sister Charlotte Conway of Elma, Iowa; five grandchildren, Alex, Adam and Amy Sitts all of Fairfax, Va., Amanda (Jason) Kluever of Stoughton, and Alison Sutton of Waunakee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother Greg Hilsman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, with burial in the Calvary 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 rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m. and also at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of departure for the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital Hospice Program.

AGNES OCENOSAK
Agnes M. Ocenosak, 93, of Prairie du Chien died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 29, 1912, daughter of Emery and Mary (LaBonne) Valley.
She married Daniel Ocenosak on June 6, 1933, at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1960. She worked in the kitchen for the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital for over 20 years. She was a lifetime member of St. Gabriels Church and belonged to the Lay Carmelites.
She is survived by three sons, Donald (Jeanne) of Haiwatha, Iowa, Robert (Anne Carrol) of Sacramento, Calif. and Frank (Laurel) of Marion, Iowa, a daughter Marilyn Ocenosak of Prairie du Chien, a sister Carletta (Wendell) Kass of Bellevue, Iowa; 19 grandchildren along with numerous great and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and four sisters.
A Memorial Mass of Resurrection was Saturday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with interment at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JOAN KINLEY
Joan M. Kinley, 62, of McGregor, died Monday, March 21, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a short illness.
Joan was born December 27, 1943 in Rockford, Ill. to Lloyd and Dorothy (Kautman) Meana. She attended school in Marquette.
Joan married Daniel Kinley on November 18, 1960 at Eitzen, Minn. They have resided in Marquette most of their lives. She loved her grandchildren, flowers, baking, playing cards and doing puzzles.
She is survived by her husband Daniel; four children, Jennifer Kinley of Marquette, Dan (Karen) Kinley of Elgin, Ill., Jeff (Tammy) Kinley and Russ (Carla) Kinley, both of McGregor; seven grandchildren, Mallory, Cameron, Erin, Emily, Ellie, Brianna and Beau; two brothers, John (June) Meana of East Dubuque, Ill., Jim Meana (Beth) of Monona, Iowa; six sisters, Betty (Wally) Tinkham of Dubuque, Iowa, Patsy Kinley (Adrian) of Monona, Wis., Linda Kelly of St. Olaf, Iowa, Ruth Ann (Fritz) Meyer, Rita Graham and Sharon (Michael) Strnad all of Prairie du Chien; She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jerry and Donald and an infant sister.
Services were Thursday at St. Pius Cherry Mound, rural Harpers Ferry, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor, assisted the family.

WALTER SCHURZ
Walter A. Schurz, 85, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, March 22, 2006, at the Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Walter was born May 16, 1920 in Bridgeport, to Roy and Nettie (Weighner) Schurz. He served in the Navy from May 30, 1944 to May 13, 1946. Following his discharge he worked in Illinois for a time before moving to Prairie du Chien. He worked for National Dec until it closed and for Farm Service until his retirement.
Surviving are one brother Lawrence Schurz of Rewey, nieces and nephews and a special friend Virginia Vopelak of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Arlene Schabel.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie du Chien Rescue Squad or Prairie Maison.

MORGAN DAVIDSON
Morgan Ilene Davidson was born into God's arms on March 19th 2006, the daughter of Shelly (Ray) and David Davidson of La Crosse. Morgan's parents, along with her family were looking forward to her arrival in July, but God had another plan for her parents little "buttercup".
She will be sadly missed most of all by her parents, her cousin Brooklyn Ray, her grandparents Dawn and Tim Ray of Seneca, her grandma Judy Davidson of Prairie du Chien, her uncle Dustin (Heather), her uncle Travis and Aunt Casey and her great grandma Dorothy Olson of Seneca.She is survived also by many great aunt's and uncle's as well.
A grave side burial will occur on Sunday March 26th 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Dickson Ridge Cemetery in Lynxville, with a celebration of Morgan's life to follow at the Seneca Community Building. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

MITCHELL WALL, SR.

Mitchell J. Wall Sr. 84 of Platteville and formerly of Eastman died suddenly Tuesday, March 21, 2006. at the SW Health Center in Platteville.
He was born June 25, 1921, in Faith, South Dakota, son of Frank and Frances (Morovits) Wall.
He married Emma Jean Borth on November 9, 1947, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman. They farmed in the Eastman area until his retirement in 1977.
After retiring Mitch enjoyed helping his friends and neighbors farm.
He was proud to be a regular blood donor and was an avid reader and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Emma Jean of Platteville; three daughters, Terry (Greg) Walsh of Blanchardville, Marlene (Duke) Kramer of Beaver Dam, and Tami (Tim) Feyen of Platteville; two sons, Mitchell Jr. (Paulette) of Eastman, and Merton of Madison, along with numerous grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Frederick along with a sister Ruth Evans.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the American Red Cross or the American Cancer Society. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.

RICHARD LESSARD, SR.
Richard Louis Lessard Sr. 67, of Prairie du Chien entered into rest on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born January 29, 1939, in Prairie du Chien, son of Lester and Evelyn (Crawford) Lessard.
He married Neva Baures on November 8, 1958, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien.
He worked at National Decorated Metals and later for the Farm Service Company in Prairie du Chien over 22 years.
He was an avid outdooorsman who did commercial fishing and clamming. He enjoyed hunting ginseng, woodworking, cabinet making, collecting antiques and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years Neva Lessard of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Richard "Squeak" (Tammy), and Brett Sr. (Brenda) both of Waukon, Iowa; a daughter Tammy Adney of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren, Felicia (Brian) Kober of Prairie du Chien, Andrea (Terry Miller) of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Amber (Robert Lier) Lessard of Waterville, Iowa, Brett Lessard Jr. of Prairie du Chien, Lacey (Matthew McCormick) of Waukon, Iowa, Jaclyn (Brian Burroughs) of Waterville, Iowa, Tory Lessard of Prairie du Chien; 21 great- grandchildren; five brothers, Kenneth (Anna Mae), Morris (Darlene), Robert (Betty), Ron (Patty), Tom (Anne) all of Prairie du Chien, a sister Mabel (Paul) Adney of Fennimore, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Benjamin (Shiner) Lessard, a sister Shirley Keppler and a great nephew Joshua Jenkins.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

BEVERLY BROWN
Beverly Ann (Bev) Brown, 52, passed away Sunday morning, March 19, 2006, at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
She was born to Lowell and Ruth Baxter in Rockford, Ill. on September 23, 1953.
She attended Rockford schools, graduating from East High School in 1971. She went on to college at Western Wisconsin Technical Institute and graduated with honors in 1973.
She married Richard Brown, the love of her life, on August 11, 1973.
She perfected her trade at Life Touch photography before pursuing her own business, Keepsake Photography. She had a knack for capturing our very best on film. She also did volunteer photography work for the Blackhawk Fire Department.
She was a member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She loved to remodel, decorate, travel and shop. She and Rick traveled extensively to visit family and friends, "just because." Bev would also say that she needed a "dose of Disney," and they would head south. She was a proud grandparent whose greatest joy was to hold her granddaughter, Reagan.
She is survived by her husband, Richard (Rick): a daughter, Kim (Jon) Moseley of Walnut Ridge, Ar.; a son, Corey (Jessie) of Mesa, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Reagan Moseley; her parents, Lowell and Ruth Baxter of Rockford; sisters, Sherri (Jim) Oros, of Yorkville, Ill. and Jan (Mark) Aschim of Rockford; and one brother, Gary (Barb) Baxter of Spring Green; a mother-in-law, Gladys Brown of Prairie du Chien; many nieces, nephews and friends who loved her. She was preceded in death by two nephews, Brandon Baxter and Jason Oros, her father-in-law, Myrl Brown and her brother-in-law, Jeff Brown.

Grace Belscamper
Grace Catherine Belscamper, 89, of Marshfield, WI, formerly of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Lighthouse Eldercare in Marshfield, WI.
Grace was born March 3, 1917 in Beetown Township, Grant County, WI to Floyd and Mildred (Bambrough) Slaght. She grew up there on a farm with four brothers and two sisters. A fifth brother died in infancy. She married Louis Belscamper on August 16, 1933 and they made their home in Lancaster. Two children were born to this union. Grace and Louis managed the Lancaster Country Club for several years and then in 1950, they purchased a restaurant which they sold in 1959. She came to know the Lord in September of 1959. Grace was employed by Hughes Pharmacy, adjacent to the restaurant for nearly 24 years. Grace and Louis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1983 and in 1985 they moved to Prairie du Chien. They lived near Gremore Lake and the children and grandchildren spent many happy hours there on weekends and holidays and brought much joy to their parents.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 1995, grandson in 1990, parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by two children, Shirley Mook of Marshfield, WI, Bruce (Judy) Belscamper of Verona, WI, six grandchildren, Patti McKelvey of Belleville, IL, Audie (Jodie) Mook of Columbus, WI, Robin (Douglas) Taylor of San Diego, CA, Dan (Cara) Mook of Ironwood, MI, Lisa (Bradley) Croker of Chippewa Fall, WI, Julie (Jerry) Nicholson of Sauk City, WI, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 18 at Bible Baptist Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in Hillside Cemetery at Lancaster, WI.
Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

MARIAM CLARE
Mariam T. Clare, 77, of Platteville, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Heartland House in Platteville.
She was born July 23, 1928, in West Bend, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Kringler) Klepper.
On December 29, 1949, she married E. R. "Bob" Clare and together the couple had five children.
Mariam was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville.
She is survived by four children, Patrick M. (Barbara) Clare, Platteville; Colleen (Larry Ginsberg) Clare, Kildeer, Ill.; Timothy Clare, Platteville; and Kelly (Thomas Cowlin) Clare, Lake Barrington, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Charlie, Alex, and Emily Clare; Justin, Ryan, and Matthew Clare; and Adam and Liam Cowlin; three brothers, Ralph Klepper, Little Rock, Calif., Robert (Ethel) Klepper, West Bend, Iowa, and Richard Klepper, West Bend, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis, two sisters, Barbara Grimm and Florence Ridenour; and three brothers, Leo, Donald, and James Klepper.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville with Msgr. Charles Schluter officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be held on Monday, from 4 8 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Platteville, and after 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, donations may be made to Upland Hills Hospice, 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, 53533. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers from Heartland House, Medical Associates, Southwest Health Center, and Upland Hills Hospice for the compassionate, skilled care Mariam received.

THOMAS REED
Thomas John Reed, 53, of Prairie du Chien died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, following a short illness.
Thomas was born July 13, 1953 in Prairie du Chien to Fred and Betty (Griffin) Reed. He graduated from Seneca High School.
He married Bonita Broadfield on July 7, 1973 in Prairie du Chien.
He was a self employed gunsmith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football and clay shooting.
Surviving are his wife Bonita Reed of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Tarra Reed of McGregor, Maren Reed of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren, Trinity, Colton and Matthew; four siblings Michael (Patricia) Reed of Prairie du Chien, Mareen (Steve) Ware of Appleton, Bill (Karen) Reed of Lansing, Iowa, Jerry (Stacey) Reed of Ferryville and his mother Betty Reed of Lynxville.
A Time of Remembrance and Sharing was held Sunday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with private family burial at Dickson Cemetery, Lynxville.

NINA PRIEBE
Nina M. Priebe, 92, died suddenly Sunday, March 12, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 28, 1913 in St. Cloud, Minn., daughter of John and Mary (Baumgartner) Glazier.
She married Paul Priebe in Eldridge, Iowa in 1975. He preceded her in death in 2001.
She enjoyed sewing and doing upholstery work. Nina was a big fan of the program "Law and Order" and was an expert at puzzles.
Surviving is one daughter Karolyn Priebe of Bagley; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Clarence and Harold along with three sisters, Marie, Cecelia and Ida.
A Memorial service will be Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating with internment at a later date in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davenport, Iowa.

ROBERT ZINKLE
Robert A. Zinkle 80, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Bethany St. Joseph's Care Center in La Crosse.
Bob was born April 30, 1925, in Crawford County, , son of Aloysius and Gertrude (Schmidt) Zinkle.
He married Lois Zeeh on September 6, 1948. They farmed in the Citron Valley area near Steuben, over 50 years beginning in 1949.
Bob served on the Crawford County Board for 24 years, the Mississippi Regional Planning Commission for 10 years and was Chairman of the Haney Town Board for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Lois Zinkle of Gays Mills; a daughter Karen (Ronald) Wallin of Seneca; a son Brian Zinkle of Gays Mills; four brothers, David and Richard (Sue) both of Steuben, A.P. (Katie) of Wauzeka, and Jerry (Kathy) of Washington State; two sisters, Jean Neis of Plano, Texas and Dianne (Ron) Bird of Gays Mills; two grandchildren, Todd (Heather) of Ferryville, and Sara (Ronald) Ross of LaCrosse; four great-grandchildren, Johnathon, Benjamin, Leilani and Sean. He was preceded in death by a son Robert, his parents, a brother William and two sisters Lois McKendry and Ilene Groom.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, March 13, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca, with Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating, and burial in the church cemetery. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.

ELEANOR HAMMELL
Eleanor Marie Hammell, 80, of New Albin, Iowa died Monday evening, March 06, 2006, at Caledonia Care and Rehab in Caledonia Minn.
Eleanor was born in rural Lansing, Iowa on July 16, 1925, to Patrick and Louise (Cota) Manning.
She grew up in rural Lansing and married Earl Francis Hammell on October 29, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Wexford Iowa.
They farmed in the New Albin area. She was a homemaker, taught CCD, and was a member of the Altar/Rosary Society, a homemakers club and Tops. Eleanor's family meant everything to her. She loved to play cards, cook, collect cookbooks, and gardening.
Eleanor is survived by thirteen children; Elizabeth "Betty Lou" (Gene) Pohlman of Caledonia Minn., Gerald Hammell of New Albin, Catherine (Tim) Betzle of Prairie du Chien, Joan (Lyle) Pohlman of Caledonia, Minn. Joyce (Paul) Collies of Caledonia, Minn., Marion (Charles) Stendel of DeSoto, Marlene (Loren) Springborn of DeSoto, Rosella (Gayle) Noyes of Homer, Minn., Jerome Hammell of Waukon, Phillip (Olga) Hammell of Spokane, Wash., Ronald Hammell of New Albin, Iowa, Christina (Mark) Schieber of Caledonia, Minn., Earl Hammell of New Albin, Iowa; 32 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; Siblings, Mary (George) Hammel of Caledonia, Minn.,Leo (Mary) Manning of Lansing, Iowa, James (Kay) Manning of Lansing, Iowa; Sisters-in-law, Evelyn Manning of Lansing Iowa, Sister Georgia Hammell FSPA of LaCrosse, Pauline Blaskowski of Winona, Minn., Esther Walleser of Waukon, Iowa, Anna Collins of Stillwater, Minn. Alberta (Joe) Troendle of Lansing Iowa; Brothers-in-law, Lawrence (Wilma) Hammell of Denver Colo., James (Ila) Hammell of Eitzen, Minn., Leo Mullarkey of Lansing, Iowa. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Earl Francis Hammell on July 31, 1968, a grandson Roger Myhre on July 1, 1977, three brothers, Harold, Joe and George, a sister, Marcella Mullarkey, two sisters-in-law, Marguerite Manning, Dorothy Manning and three brothers- in-law, Robert Collins, Ernest Blaskowski and Lawrence "Duke" Walleser.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Albin, Iowa, with Fr. Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in New Albin,Iowa. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the New Albin Community Center.
The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing is assisting the family.

EVELYN ESSER
Evelyn Esser, 92, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, March 3, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital Hospice.
She was born October 31, 1913, in Stockton, Calif., daughter of Albert and Vivian (Shaw) Weber.
She graduated from Stockton High School and attended Humphrey Business College.
She married Vernon P. Kinser in 1935. She later married Francis (Bud) Esser in 1947.
Affectionately called "Granny Boppers" she enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, traveling, and adding to her raccoon collection.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bud of Prairie du Chien; her children, Garrett (Dixie) Kinser of Medford, Oreg., Robert (Marlene) Kinser and Douglas (Gwenda) Kinser both of Stockton, Calif., Janice (Don) Goebel of New Albany, Ind., Eugene (Mickey) Esser of Stockton, Calif., Keith (Shawn) Esser of Linden, Calif. and Kenneth (LuAnne) Esser of Prairie du Chien; 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. James Warosh SJ officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

CHARLOTTE CALEY
Charlotte V. Caley, 80, of Bagley, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a long illness.
Charlotte was born January 9, 1926, in Cassville Township, Grant County, to Ellsworth and Elsie Barr.
She married Landis Bradley on January 20, 1945. They farmed near Bagley most of their lives. They moved to Waukegan, Ill. in 1965. Charlotte worked in housekeeping at the VA Hospital until her retirement in 1985. They then returned to the Bagley area. Landis died on May 2, 1992. Charlotte later married Donald Caley.
Surviving are three children, Roger (Sarah) Bradley of Beloit, Janice (Jackson) Nyitrai of McGregor, Adele (Francis) Peters of Monona, Iowa; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Stanley (Donna) Barr of New Richmond, Robert (Barbara) Barr of Bloomington, Chester (Pat) Barr of Bridgeport, Larry (Sharon) Barr of Fennimore; and one sister Doris (John) Williams of Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers and two great-grandchildren, Dillon Keyl and James Bradley.
Services were Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley with burial in Dodge Cemetery, Beetown township, Grant County. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JUSTIN CAHOON
Justin Charles Cahoon, 4, Monona, Iowa died Saturday, February 25, 2006, from injuries sustained in a house fire. He was born September 17, 2001, in Prairie du Chien, to Nathan and Melanie (Smith) Cahoon.
Justin attended Pre-School at MFL-Mar Mac. He loved to play with his brother and sister. Justin liked Spider Man, Sponge Bob Square Pants, puzzles, cars, trucks and trains. Orange was his favorite color.
Survivors include his parents, Nathan and Melanie Cahoon, Monona; one sister Cassie Cahoon, Monona; one brother, Jacob Cahoon, Monona; paternal grandparents, Todd & Kathy Cahoon, Monona; maternal grandparents, Dennis & Cindy Smith, Waukon; paternal great grandmother, Barbara Bergeson, Waukon; maternal great-grandparents, Lyla Smith, Waukon and Robert and Helen Maust Jr., New Albin; uncle, Matt Cahoon; aunt, Michelle Cahoon; uncle, Jeremy Smith; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Justin was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Wilbur and Janie Cahoon, Lee Palmer and Howard Bergeson and maternal great-grandfather, Howard Kenneth Smith.
Funeral services were held Thursday, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, with Rev. Allen Bidne officiating. Burial followed at Sixteen Cemetery, rural Monona. Music By, Judy Walter, Organist; Casket Bearers, Matt Cahoon, Adam Ewing, Cory Pritchard, Jeremy Smith, Randy Richard. Honorary Bearers, Dale Radloff, Allan Troester, John Ruff.
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FATHER FRANCIS JOSEPH GARVEY
Father Francis Joseph Garvey, M.M., of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at St. Teresa's Residence in Ossining, N.Y., where he had lived since August 2005. He was 88 and a priest for 63 years.
Ordained to the priesthood on February 7, 1943, Garvey was assigned to Maryknoll's new mission in Puno, Peru, located in the Altiplano at an altitude of 13,000 feet. There he taught at the Colegio San Ambrosio and served as chaplain to government-sponsored normal schools in Chupaca, Huancayo and in Pucara, Puno, where he also served as pastor of the local parish (1943-46).
After contracting hepatitis, Garvey was transferred to the Shrine of Cotoca in Santa Cruz, Bolivia (1947) and then returned to the United States where he served as spiritual director of Maryknoll Junior Seminary in Brookline, Mass. (1948-49). His next assignment was Mexico City where he assisted Bishop Alonso Escalante, M.M., in founding the Mexican Foreign Mission Seminary (1949-54), which trained priests for the new Society of the Missioners of Guadeloupe.
"The time I spent in Mexico City helping to found a new foreign mission society was the high point of my mission career," said Garvey on the occasion of his 60th jubilee in 2003. "Starting with twelve seminarians and one priest, today they are a flourishing mission society with over 100 priests working in seven different countries."
In 1954, Garvey began his long mission career in Guatemala. He served ten years in Guatemala City administering the Maryknoll Center House and serving as assistant pastor of Our Lady of Guadaloupe Parish (1954-64). Moving to Huehuetenango, he served as pastor of the parishes of Malacatancito, La Libertad and the Cathedral of Huehuetenango (1964-82). During that time, he held the post of chancellor of the diocese and was spiritual director of the Cursillo movement. In 1985, Garvey and five other Maryknollers were awarded the Papal Cross, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, for their work in building up the local Church in Huehuetenango.
"In our missionary work, we only plant the seed," said Garvey. "God gives the increase and we will be surprised at the results."
Returning to the U.S. in 1982, Garvey did mission education and promotion work in Michigan, serving for five years as director of the Maryknoll Mission Center in Detroit. He was reassigned to his beloved Huehuetenango in 1992 and retired there in 1997. He lived at the Maryknoll Residence in Los Altos, Calif., (1999-2005) before moving to Ossining.
Born on March 15, 1917, in La Crosse, Father Garvey attended Progressive Ridge Rural School near Seneca, Wis. (1923-29), Seneca High School (1929-31) and Columbia (Loras) Academy, Dubuque, Iowa (1931-33). After his first year at Loras College, Dubuque, he attended Maryknoll Junior Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio (1935-36), Maryknoll College, Clarks Summit, Pa. (1936-38), and Maryknoll Seminary, Ossining (1939-43).
Father Garvey is survived by his sisters, Peggy Nedzi, of McLean, Va., Mary Tafelski, of Waterville, Ohio, and Sr. Stephana Garvey, O.P., of River Forest, Ill.; his brothers, Kay Garvey, of Eastman, Wis., and Larry Garvey, of Aurora, Ill.; and his sister-in-law, Monda Garvey, of Dallas, Texas.
Wake services were held on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Teresa's Residence and at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel at Maryknoll Society Center in Ossining. A funeral Mass was concelebrated on Friday, March 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel, followed by Christian burial at Maryknoll Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Father Garvey's name to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, N.Y. 10545.

EVA DAVIS
Eva L. Davis of Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away on her 84th birthday on Fri., March 3, 2006 at her home. She was born March 3, 1922 in Prairie du Chien, WI daughter of Steve and Ardell (Zabel) Zimmerman. She married Leo Davis on June 16, 1942 in Sparta. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Leo Davis of Prairie du Chien, a daughter Karen (Larry) Bowar of Canton, GA, 6 sons; Homer (Nancy) of Lancaster, WI, Darvin (Ellen), Chester, and Steve (Jan), all of Prairie du Chien, WI, Leonard (Joyce) of Sparta, WI and Eugene (Vicki) of Rochester, MN, 3 brothers; Eldon (Dorothy) Zimmerman of Prairie du Sac, WI, Leo (Mildred) Zimmerman of Prairie du Chien, WI and Steve (Debra) Zimmerman of Patch Grove, WI, a sister Marilyn (Ray) Paczynski of Prairie du Chien, WI, 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Cordelia and 2 grandchildren; Benny and Maria Rose. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 5, 2006, at 2:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel,Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sun., March 5, 2006 from 1:00 PM until the time of services.
Evelyn Esser, 92, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, March 3, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital Hospice.
She was born October 31, 1913, in Stockton, Calif., daughter of Albert and Vivian (Shaw) Weber.
She graduated from Stockton High School and attended Humphrey Business College.
She married Vernon P. Kinser in 1935. She later married Francis (Bud) Esser in 1947.
Affectionately called "Granny Boppers" she enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, traveling, and adding to her raccoon collection.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bud of Prairie du Chien; her children, Garrett (Dixie) Kinser of Medford, Oreg., Robert (Marlene) Kinser and Douglas (Gwenda) Kinser both of Stockton, Calif., Janice (Don) Goebel of New Albany, Ind., Eugene (Mickey) Esser of Stockton, Calif., Keith (Shawn) Esser of Linden, Calif. and Kenneth (LuAnne) Esser of Prairie du Chien; 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. James Warosh SJ officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

MICHAEL LOCHNER
Michael John Lochner, 63, of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, surrounded by his loving family at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital due to complications of lung cancer.
He was born December 5, 1942 in Prairie du Chien, son of Harry and Audrey (Saunders) Lochner.
He graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in 1960 and Wisconsin State University La Crosse in 1964.
He taught school at St. George's in Lansing, Iowa until he entered the Army in 1965. He served in SE Asia during the Tet Offensive with the 1st Infantry Division.
Mike married Rosemary Lager on August 28, 1964 at St. Joseph's Church in New Albin, Iowa. Born to this union were three daughters, Ann who married Tim Garrity, Onalaska, who gave Mike four grandchildren, Kelly, Patrick, Daniel and Molly; Marsha who married David Koller, Trevor, who gave Mike three grandchildren, twins Emmerich and Cullen and Aiden; and Jennifer who married Jon Kaber, Prairie du Chien, who gave Mike two step-grandchildren, Kyle and Kevin.
After his service in the Army in 1968 Mike and Rosemary came to Prairie du Chien where he worked with his father at Lochner Motors until he took ownership of the Oldsmobile/Cadilac dealership from 1970 to 2000. After selling the dealership, Mike worked for SW Workforce Development in Grant County as an Employer Consultant. He was currently employed with Wyalusing Academy as a transporter.
|On September 23, 2000, he married Virginia Rodenkirch Fernette at St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien. Mike and Virginia were old classmates at St. Gabriel's School.
He is survived by his daughters and their families, his wife Virginia and her children, Jill and Polly Fernette; sisters, Margaret (Jim) Walz and their children, Chris, Sarah and Matt, Mollie (Pat) Elliot and their children, Gina, Brigid and Carmen, and a brother William and Barbara and their children, H. Michael and Deborah; his aunt and uncle Donald and Norma Lochner and their children, Jennifer, Mark, Paul, Christine, Amelia, Louis, Tom, Lenoir, Elizabeth, Rene, John and Joe and his uncle and Aunt, Raymond and Vickie Pryble Lochner and their children, John, Lori, Dan and Patty. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, John and Mae Saunders and Louis and Emma Bay Lochner and his former wife Rosemary Lager.
A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh SJ officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, where Military Rights will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard, all in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a parish scripture at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the family which will be designated for improvements to Lochner Park in Prairie du Chien.

NETTIE HILL
Nettie M. Hill, 96, of Marquette, died Sunday, February 26, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, following a short illness.
Nettie was born August 24, 1909 on Swede Ridge, Clayton County to Albert and Johanna (Becker) Schultz.
She married Robert M. Hill. They lived south of McGregor on the river their entire married life. Following Robert's death Nettie moved in with her daughter in Marquette.
Surviving are a daughter Beverly Pazour of Marquette; grandchildren, Vicky Young, Frank (Jane) Pazour, Tammy (Joe) Jones, Jackie Pazour and Pete (Jenni) Pazour; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Marion "Skipper'' and Ed Hill, a granddaughter Cindy Scarff and all 13 of her siblings.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at First Congregational Church in McGregor, with burial at a later date. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor and one hour prior to services at the church.

LESLIE CHILDS
Leslie Ann Childs, 40, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the Orchard Manor, Lancaster where she had lived since 2000.
She was born January 22, 1966 in Viroqua, daughter of Gary and Georgia (Fosnow) Childs. She graduated from Logan High School in 1984.
Leslie is survived by her mother, Georgia, Soldiers Grove; two sisters, Kalynn (Steve) Hanson of Shopien, and Lynda (friend, Stan Dilley) Childs, Steuben; four brothers, Terry (Peggy) Childs, Glen Haven, Brent (Denise) Childs, Ferryville, Dennis Fosnow, New Lisbon, and Kevin Wines, Shirland, Ill. eleven nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews; and by two special cousins, Ronna and Melody; and grandfather, Raymond Copus, Soldiers Grove. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary on September 25, 1996; a nephew, Corey Childs; a brother Lonnie Childs and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Services were held Monday at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home Chapel. Private family burial will be in the Gays Mills Cemetery in the spring.

THERESA THIEDE
Theresa R. Thiede 38, of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006, as a result of a fire in her home.
She was born June 6, 1967, in McGregor, daughter of Daniel and Beverly (Shulka) Slaughter.
Theresa was currently employed at Cabela's in Prairie du Chien. She was a very thoughtful person and enjoyed her pets.
She is survived by two sons, Nathan (Cindy Colson) Slaughter and Thomas Thiede both of McGregor; her parents Daniel and Beverly Slaughter of McGregor; a grandson Tyler Lee Slaughter of McGregor; along with her Godmother Peggy (Perre) Abel of Marquette.
A Memorial service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating, with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

VIVIAN FOREYT
Vivian Bernard (Viv) Foreyt, 83, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 19, 2006.
He was born April 20, 1922, in North Lancaster Township, Grant County, to George and Gladys (Hicken) Foreyt. He graduated from Fennimore High School and joined the Coast Guard.
He married Margery Becker and they had a son, George. They divorced. He then moved to Madison and married Leta Knoke. They had three children, Jerry, Ellen and Kevin. They divorced.
He worked many years for Darling and Company in Madison and then West Union, Iowa.
On December 28, 1962, Viv married Dorothy Wideen Zerbel. They owned the Wyalusing Motel and Restaurant in rural Prairie du Chien, from 1963-1970. In 1970 they bought the Southwind Motel in Daytona Beach, Fla. They owned that for many years. After selling the motel, Viv failed at retirement. He started his new career in real estate. He loved buying, selling, and building homes. He was in the "Millionaire Club" several years. He and Dorothy lived many years in the Deland, Fla. area. They enjoyed going to Biloxi, Miss. to gamble.
He moved back to Wisconsin in 2000 after the death of his beloved wife, Dorothy, and lived at Braeburn Court in Fitchburg until his death.
Viv is survived by his children, George (Diane), Bloomington, Jerry (Jackie), Madison, Ellen Rocque, New Berlin, Kevin (Kathy), Madison; stepsons, Tom (Linda) Zerbel, Stoughton, Kendall (Kathy) Zerbel, Deland, Fla. Grandchildren, Charlie, Julie, David, Darci, Jason, Tim, Kristin and Nicole; step-grandchildren, Roger, Renee and Anthony; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; brother, Ronald (Carol), Cottage Grove; sisters, LaVon Hahn, Fennimore, Eleanor Georgeson, Poynette, Dolores (Paul) Kuntz, Madison, Gloria Abendroth, Waterloo; brother-in-law, Bob (Bernie) Wideen, Verona; sisters-in-law, Earlene Foreyt, Cottage Grove and Annabelle Underwood, Ormond Beach, Fla.; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Ed and Annie Wideen; wife, Dorothy; step-son, Raymond Zerbel; sister, Dorothy Gratz, brother, Roland; his beloved aunts, Leona Loney, Jeanette Miles, Grace Krohn, Velma Keller, and Margorie Block; brothers-in-law, Bill Gratz, Cletus Hahn, Byron Georgeson, Carroll Abendroth, Renald Wideen, George Underwood, Chick Roser; sister-in-law, Jane Roser. Viv will be greatly missed by his family and many friends for his quick wit, love of debate, and card playing. The family would like to thank the staff at Braeburn Court for the wonderful care they gave "Mr. Vivian" for the past five years.

DARREL KOTH
Darrel K. Koth, 55, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, February 20, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 3, 1950, in Cherokee, Iowa, son of Raymond and Lela (Wogahn) Koth.
He graduated from Galva High School in 1968. He later graduated from Iowa State University in 1972.
He married Diane Davies on September 11, 1976. They lived in Ames, Iowa and Medford, before moving to Prairie du Chien.
Darrel worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien since 1981.
He loved to follow his children's activities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, served as a Cub Scout leader, treasurer of the Athletic Booster Club and the Community Christmas Dinner and was a sponsor of the UW Marching Band. He enjoyed walks along the river and was a loyal Iowa State follower.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years Diane Koth of Prairie du Chien; two children, Jeremy of Madison, and Jennifer of LaCrosse; his mother Lela Koth of Prairie du Chien; a brother Al Ray (Janice) Koth of Poquoson, Va., a sister Dianne (Frank) Steele of Allen, Texas, In-Laws; Dick (Doris) Davies of Madison, James (Debra) Selmer of Golden Valley, Minn., Dan (Ann) Davies of Janesville, and Dave Davies of Henderson, Nev., along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien with Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call on Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

PRISCILLA JENSEN
Priscilla E. Jensen, 62, of Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at the Prairie Maison Health Care Center.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

ALMA SKAIFE
Alma M. Skaife 81, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, February 17, 2006, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa.
She was born January 9, 1925, in Viroqua, daughter of Clarence and Josey (Larson) Gulick.
She married Howard Skaife on January 14, 1943, in Platteville. He preceded her in death on September 30, 1986.
She served as the Postmaster for Patch Grove, for a number of years and later worked as a cook for the Prairie du Chien Schools. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by two sons, Gary (Kathleen) Skaife of Humble, Texas and Jim (Ginger) Skaife of Beloit; a sister Edythe Gray of Gaston, Ind. along with two grandchildren, Jason and Brian. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister Ruth Fralick.
A private family funeral service will be held graveside at the Prairie du Chien Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.

GALE WEIR
Gale L. Weir 86, of McGregor Iowa died Friday morning, February 17, 2006, at Prairie Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Gale was born in Prairie du Chien on April 4 1919, to Julius and Cora (Stuart) Asche. Gale graduated from the Prairie du Chien High School and attended Beauty School in La Crosse.
She was married to Raymond F."Dutch" Weir on February 13, 1949.
Gale loved the river, the outdoors and for many years she and Dutch operated Weir Trout Ponds in Lynxville. She also was an active member of the First Congregational UCC in McGregor.
She is survived by a sister-in- law, Beth Asche of Prairie du Chien; two nieces, Sharee (Grant) Wilson of Prairie du Chien, Marlene (Roger) Dyer of Prairie du Chien; Great nieces, Tonya (Daron) Lenzendorf of Waunakee, Nichole Dyer of Madison; Great nephew, Timothy (Megan) Dyer of Madison; four great-great nieces and nephews. Gale was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dutch in 1981, a brother U. Stuart Asche.
Funeral Services were Monday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in McGregor with Pastor William Gentry II officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.

JUANITA WEIGANDT
Juanita F. Weigandt, 79, of Bagley, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at the Lancaster Care Center after a short battle with cancer.
Mrs. Weigandt had been a resident of Bagley and an annual visitor for many prior years.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Lloyd Weigandt, and a granddaughter from Florida.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date to place Juanita's ashes. Friends and well-wishers are asked to make a donation to Grant County Hospice, 111 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, Wis. 53813, telephone (608) 723-6416, in Juanita's name.
The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

ALVIN ARISS
Alvin Ariss 72, a longtime Prairie du Chien businessman, passed away Monday, February 13, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 18, 1933, in Prairie du Chien, son of Albert and Alice (Ruckdaschel) Ariss.
He married Irma Crubaugh on June 25, 1954, in Patch Grove.
He worked as a produce buyer and manager for the Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store in Prairie du Chien for 28 years. He later owned and operated Ariss' Garden City in Prairie du Chien from 1981 to 1999. Al enjoyed driving the bus for the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien. He was a active member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by his wife of 51, years Irma Ariss of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Karen Hassler of Dodgeville, and Jane Ariss of Milwaukee; one son Jim (Sherry) Ariss of Prairie du Chien; five grandchildren, Melissa Connell and Abby Hassler both of Dodgeville, Jaimie, Courtney and Lindsey Ariss all of Prairie du Chien, two great-grandchildren Caleb and Caden King of Dodgeville; dear cousins, Rollie (Doris) Ruckdaschel of Ft. Atkinson, and Gary (LaNetta) Ruckdaschel of Aurora, Minn., a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Gladys Crubaugh of Ocean Pk., Wash. He was preceded in death by two great grandchildren, Hailey and Trevor.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Lynn Schreck officiating. A private family interment will be held later in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church, the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Hospice or Home Health Program or the Austin and Justin Nolan Memorial Playground Fund.

NORMAN LARMORE
Norman Larmore 76, of Canadian, Oklahoma, died Saturday, February 11, 2006, at his home.
He was born December 18, 1929 in Lynxville. He was the son of Jewel and Gertrude Larmore. He grew up in Seneca where he attended school.
He entered the United States Air Force in 1947 and received an Honorable Discharge, retiring on May 1, 1969.
He married Alta Smith on March 22, 1968 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He then went to work for General Services Administration as a Maintenance Superintendent retiring in 1994.
He was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alta Larmore, his children Sheryl and Martin Hawking of Midwest City, Kenneth and Ramona Avers of Muskogee, and Patrick Larmore of Oklahoma City and his best buddy Blake Larmore; also six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a sister and brother-in-law Jeannine and Pat Schreck of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Gertrude Larmore and a sister Donna Larmore.
Private family services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester.

EMMA MESSERLI
Emma A. Messerli, 83, of Adams, Wis. died Saturday, February 11, 2006, at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Emma was born April 16, 1922, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Frank and Flora Bruckner. She grew up and went to school in Prairie du Chien. Emma lived on a farm with her parents.
Emma enjoyed grandchildren, gardening, garage sales, flea markets, fishing, canning, cooking and baking, family and friends, bingo, cards, and the free table.
Funeral services were on Monday, at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wis. The Rev. John K. Stake will officiated. Interment was at the Oak Grove Cemetery, in Portage, Wisconsin. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Roseberry's Funeral Home
Survivors are one daughter, Shirley (Jerry) Morin of Friendship; one son, James Bruckner of King one sister, Charlotte (Jozef) Nemec of Coloma; seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Shirley) Bruckner of Prairie Du Chien; one sister, Flora of Prairie Du Chien, one brother Bob Bruckner of Prairie du Chien. Emma was preceded in death by her parents (Frank and Flora Bruckner); son (Edwin Robert Oates); Emma's significant other (Gregory Hvizdak); siblings, Frank, Lloyd, Violet, and John.
The Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit at www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

MARIAN GRAF
Marian A. Graf, 81, of Glen Haven, died suddenly Friday, February 10, 2006 at her home.
Marian was born May 8, 1924 in New Diggins, daughter of Charles and May (Shay) Pinkston.
On August 25, 2945, she married Albert F. "Gabe" Graf in La Crosse. Soon after moving to the Graf family farm, she became "Ma'' Graf's right hand with the household and farming chores. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its CCW in Bloomington.
Surviving are three daughters, Margaret ŒPeg" (Fred Roberts) Graf, Ft. Collins, Colo., Debra (Kenneth) Campbell, Glen Haven, and Mary Sue (Bart) White, Glen Haven; five grandchildren, Paul (Nikki Arms) Campbell, Lindsey (Kurt) Hoeper, Sarah (Curtis Beisker) White, Eric and Dan White, one great-grandson, Damien Hoeper; one daughter-in-law, Diane Perkins, Lancaster; one sister, Helen Willie, Murray, Utah; one brother-in-law, Robert Graf, Glen Haven; and one sister-in-law, Hazel Dailey, Prairie du Chien; as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sr., on April 13, ;1987; two sons, one in infancy and Butch Graf, on Jan. 12, 1978; one brother, Charles; and five sisters, Mary Ada, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mildred and Ruby.
Services will be held on Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington Township. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, where a 4:15 p.m. parish rosary will be held and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington assisted the family.

LARRY SALMON
Larry L. Salmon, 70, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a brave battle with cancer.
He was born November 25, 1935, in Soldiers Grove, the son of Jess and Wilma Salmon.
In 1957, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. He returned to the area and married Irene M. Fuller on December 8, 1963, at St. Peter Lutheran parsonage in Prairie du Chien. Larry spent his life working in the timber industry. He enjoyed working outside, gardening, woodworking, and landscaping.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Irene Salmon, Prairie du Chien; a daughter, Annette (Larry Solomon) Myers, Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren, Lacey (Albert) Vopat, Elgin, Ill.; Kristie (Todd Kuckenbecker) Myers, Prairie du Chien; and John (Cheryl) Myers, Prairie du Chien; three great-grandchildren, Kina and Jack Myers, and Jordan Vopat; two brothers, Jim (Roanne) Salmon, Eastman, and Bruce (Debbie) Salmon, Wauzeka; two sisters, Margie and Chris Salmon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Bill and Ronnie.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 9, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley with Pastor Martha Butzier officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Bagley Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, from 9 until the time of services at the church. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family

GLADYS STOVE
Gladys N. Stove, 91, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
She was born near Seneca on August 21, 1914, daughter of Nels and Julia (Munson) Stove.
Gladys was baptized and confirmed at Utica Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Seneca High School. Gladys worked in La Crosse at Bicha Furs for over 40 years. While in La Crosse she was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church Dorcas Society. Following retirement she moved back to Mt. Sterling to live with her sisters and brother. She was a life-long member of Utica Lutheran Church and belonged to the Rachael Circle.
Surviving are one sister, Mildred Stove, Mt. Sterling; a sister-in-law, Edna Stove, La Crosse; by four nieces, Nancy (Robert) Wheeler, Colorado Springs, Colo., Kathleen (Jerry) Rasmussen, Hayward, Claudette (James) Giblin, La Crosse and Connie (James) Allen, Madison; a nephew, Mark Spink, Westcliffe, Colo.; and four great nieces and six great nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Milner, Elmer and Marvin, and by two sisters, Clara Stove and Ella Leithold; a niece Marilyn Spink, and a sister-in-law, Mabel Stove.
Services were Saturday, at Utica Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.

KENNETH CROGAN
Kenneth L. Crogan, 86, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Friday, February 3, 2006 at the Vernon Manor, Viroqua.
He was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on October 13, 1919, son of Alfred and Helen (Lehman) Crogan. Ken moved here with his family when he was ten years old.
He was a 1938 graduate of Gays Mills High School. He married Beverly George in 1946; she preceded him in death in January of 1987. He married Delores Ross on October 21, 1987. He farmed in the Mt. Sterling area all his working days.
Ken is survived by his wife, Delores, Mt. Sterling; a daughter, Marsha (Ron) Ellefson, Ferryville; two sons, James (Judy) Crogan of Viroqua and David Crogan of Ferryville; also by six step-children; five grandchildren, Justin (fiancee, Tiffany Fier) Ellefson, Ferryville, Kenneth (Heather) Crogan, St. Olaf, Iowa, Kathryn Crogan of Onalaska, Tanya (Fiance, Todd Miller) Crogan of Boscobel and step granddaughter, Tony Kaljbor of Onalaska and by three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Allie Crogan and Christofer Crogan. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Myrtle Stolick and a daughter-in-law Donna R. Crogan.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills, Rev. Gary Wees of the Mt. Sterling/Utica Lutheran Churches officiating with burial to follow in the Pioneer Cemetery, Mt. Sterling. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Tuesday from noon until time of services at the funeral home.

DAVID BLACKBOURN
David Don Blackbourn, 52, of McFarland, passed away in Fitchburg on Saturday, February 4, 2006.
He was born on October 19, 1953, in Prairie du Chien, a son of Ivan and Margaret (Willard) Blackbourn.
David grew up in Bagley and moved to Madison after completing school.
He married the former Lois Riechers on June 19, 1976, in Belmont.
David served in the Air Force during the Vietnam era. He worked as a service technician for the Automatic Fire Protection Company. David was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife Lois Blackbourn; daughter Chrissy Blackbourn; son Justin Blackbourn; mother Margaret Blackbourn; two brothers, Terry (Trudy) Blackbourn, and Roger (Jean) Blackbourn; three sisters, Janice (Joe) Stagman, Merry (Lewis) Harris, and Rebecca Burton (Dennis Whitestone); mother in law and father in law, Russell & Edith Riechers; three brothers-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Riechers, Steve Riechers (Cheryl Touchett), and Gene (Kathy) Riechers; sister-in-law Marsha (Ross) Stein; many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his father Ivan Blackbourn.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2670 Milwaukee St. Madison with the Rev. Mark Bartels presiding. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 4 until 8 p.m. at Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in McFarland with a military pass and review performed at 6 p.m. by McFarland American Legion Post #534.
Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc.

LORETTA PERDELWITZ
Loretta M. Perdelwitz, 93, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly Sunday, February 5, 2006, at her home.
She was born July 5, 1912, in Prairie du Chien daughter of William and Louise (LaRiviere) Maxwell.
She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1931. She worked at the Woolen Mill in Prairie du Chien and General Steel in Chicago, Ill.
She married Archie Perdelwitz in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1962. She later worked for the Schwinn Bicycle Co. in Chicago, Ill. for many years until her retirement in 1979 when she moved back to Prairie du Chien.
Loretta was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the AARP, the Eagles Club and the Women's Civic Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, Bruce, John, William, and Louis Maxwell along with an infant brother; four sisters, Felicitas Sinclair, twins, Virginia Schmidt and Margaret Divitt along with an infant sister.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at 1 p.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 12 noon until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.

JOSEPH WALTZ
Joseph B. Waltz, 84, of Boscobel passed away on Friday February 3, 2006, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
He was born on October 5 1921, in Marion Township Grant County Wisconsin, the son of Joseph W. and Winifred (Keating) Waltz.
He married Rosemary Kretschman on May 1 1951, at St. Mary's Catholic church in Fennimore.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Rosemary of Boscobel; a son Joseph Waltz Jr. of Seattle Wash.; a daughter Karol (Greg) Pomerening of Wauzeka; two Grandsons, Mark and Ryan Pomerening both of Wauzeka; a sister Eileen Brechler of Boscobel. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and John; sister Kathleen Whitish; two brothers in law, Lavern Brechler and LaVerne Whitish.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday February 7, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. Father Robert Butz officiating, with burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Boscobel Area Health Care ER fund or the Boscobel Rescue squad.

FLORENCE WARREN
Florence B. Warren, 94, of McGregor, died Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at the Great River Care Center following a brief illness.
She was born one of eight children, to Afton N. and Nettie May (Craighton) Wohlford on September 9, 1911, in Hampton. Florence graduated from Hampton High School.
Florence was united in marriage to Dale V. Warren on September 6, 1932. One daughter, Anita, was born to this union. They lived in Geneva, where she was employed by Geneva Consolidated School as a cook, as well as a homemaker.
Dale & Florence moved to Iowa Falls in 1963, where she was employed at the Pat-A-Cake Bakery until she retired.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting and was an avid reader. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Florence moved to McGregor in 2000, and has resided at the Great River Care Center since August, 2004.
Survivors include her daughter, Anita (Larry) Cox, McGregor; three grandchildren, Le Cox, Vinton, Karen (Richard) Supper, Norwalk, John (Ruth) Cox, Waukon; two great-grandsons, Thomas and William Supper; two brothers-in-law, Ira Allen, Hampton, Charles Johnson, Loveland, Colo. and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in December of 1983; five sisters, Vera Warren, Lucile Bailey, Iva Menning, Lulu Allen, Gladys Johnson; two brothers, Kenneth Wohlford and David Wohlford in infancy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona or the Elkader Library. Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneralhomes.com
Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 6, at Leonard Funeral Home, Monona, with Rev. Dennis Gilbert and Rev. Corby Johnson officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday February 7, at Hampton City Cemetery, Hampton.

RAYMOND STAGMAN
Raymond J. Stagman, 69, of Patch Grove, died Sunday, February 5, 2006, at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse.
He was born December 22, 1936, in Bagley, the son of Raymond and Elsie (Livens) Stagman, Sr.
He attended grade school in Bagley and started farming at the age of 13.
In 1959, he married Donna Strack. He later married Gloria J. Campbell in Lancaster, on May 4, 1984.
Ray was employed at Walz Lumber in Bagley. For over 13 years, he was employed at Loudspeaker Component Corp. in Lancaster, retiring in 2000.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and watching football and basketball. Ray loved visiting with friends and enjoyed his many trips to Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Stagman, Patch Grove; two children, Vicki Wagner, Shullsburg; and John Stagman, Boscobel; his stepson, Gary (Mary) Bellis, Jr., Baraboo; three grandchildren, Crystal, Nichole, and Alan; one sister, Arlene Koresh, Prairie du Chien; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Anna Mae.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial will be in Brodtville Cemetery, Wyalusing Township. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4 8 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home.

IRENE MANN
Irene Hannah (Trine) Mann passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2006.
She was born October 10, 1909, to Charles and Katherine (Yost) Trine, and she was raised on the Trine farm near Bagley. Irene attended Bagley schools and graduated from Bagley High School.
After high school, Irene met Al Mann, through her aunt Edna Greer. Al and Edna Greer both performed in the Joe Greer Rodeo. On August 27, 1928, Al and Irene were married. They lived on a farm near Bagley for many years. During many rodeo and circus seasons, Irene joined Al as they performed in rodeos and circuses, including the Ringling, Barnum and Bailey Circus. Al's specialty was trick riding, and Irene became an excellent rope spinner. She also rode horses during various circus events. Irene spoke fondly of her years with rodeos and circuses, having met many famous circus personnel.
Al and Irene were married 74 years and raised their son Dale on their farm near Bagley. Dale became a talented artist.
Irene enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking as long as she was able. She read the daily newspapers with interest, and she entertained visitors with her quick wit through her 96 years.
Irene was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews, Janice (Trine) Jacobs of Bagley, Sally (Trine) Rogers (deceased), Peggy (Trine) Benneker of McFarland, Lewis Trine of Pamona, Calif., Dawson Trine of Platteville, and Arden Trine of Madison. She is also survived by 23 grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son, her parents, brothers, Arden, Waldo, Ray and Franklin; along with a sister, Lillian Trine.
A memorial service was held on Monday, at the Zion Lutheran Church, with interment of cremains in the Bagley Cemetery, both in Bagley. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Zion Lutheran Church, Bagley. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

JOSEPH NOLAN
Joseph Thomas Nolan passed away January 25, 2006, at the age of 83.
He was the beloved father of Thomas, Mary Jo (Steven) Laabs and the late Steven. Loving grandpa of Brian (Amy) Nolan, Erika Buell, Michele Buell and Bobby Laabs. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and Paul. Further survivors are his brothers, Carl and Frank (Betty) and sister, Elizabeth (Bill) Jahnke.
Joe was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theater from early 1943 through the duration. He retired from Square D.
He was an active member of the Irish Genealogy Society and a volunteer at the Ascension Lutheran Church for the daily lunch program.
He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien on Jan. 12 with interment in St. Gabriel Cemetery. The Bruskiewitz Forest Lane Chapel in Milwaukee assisted the family.

MARK ESSER
Mark M. Esser, 77, of Lancaster, died Saturday, January 28, 2006, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.
Mark was born September 29, 1928, in Glen Haven, the son of Leroy M. and Marie M. (Hampton) Esser.
He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
On May 26, 1953, he married Myrna J. Metcalf at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven.
Mark farmed for several years. He then bought a grocery store in Glen Haven, where they lived until 1993.
Mark also drove school bus and was a self-employed painter for many years. He then worked at MPC in Prairie du Chien, where he retired after five years.
Mark dearly loved his grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking.
Mark is survived and will be sorely missed by his eight children, Roger (Jill) Esser, Hastings, Minn., Regina (Bob) Wernimont, Randolph, Minn., Shari (Gary) McCann, Waupaca, Jenny (John) Ralph, Casper, Wyo., Greg Esser, Madison, Theresa (Larry) Klein, Fennimore, Doug (Annette) Esser, Mt. Horeb, and Donna (Brad) Waite, Clinton; 22 grandchildren; four sisters, Barb (Art) Langford, Neenah, Carolyn (Harold) Crubel, Bloomington, Selma "Sally" Champion, Arroyo Grande, Calif., and Marsha (Larry) Nunn, Santa Rosa, Calif.; and a brother, Alex (Ansy) Esser, Pahrump, Nev.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna; an infant son, Thomas; his parents; four brothers, Gordon, Jack (and his wife, Pat), Joseph, and Richard; a sister, Mary; and his brother-in-law, Robert Champion.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven Township. Visitation will be held Thursday, from 4 8 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster, where a 4 p.m. parish scripture service will be held. Friends may also call after 9:30 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home.

CRAIG LaMERE
Craig D. LaMere, 30, of Bloomington, died Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born February 1, 1975, in Lancaster , the son of James and Sandra (Klaas) LaMere.
Craig graduated from Lancaster High School in 1993 and was a member of the wrestling team. He was a partner with his brother in No Limit Auto in Bloomington and also Klein LaMere Construction in Bloomington.
Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing and he loved golf, video games and Quad Racing, having competed in many tournaments. He dearly loved his nieces and nephews.
Surviving are his parents, James and Sandra LaMere, Fennimore; one sister, Jammie (Joe) Puetz, Cuba City; one brother, Dennis (Selina Baus) LaMere, Bloomington; three nieces, Lydia Baus, Elizabeth Puetz, and Samantha Puetz; three nephews, Kaine Baus, Nicholas Puetz, and James Puetz; his paternal grandfather, Raymond LaMere, Lancaster; and his maternal grandmother, Katie Klaas, Fennimore. Preceding him in death are his paternal grandmother, Ivanelle LaMere; and his maternal grandfather, Aelred Klaas. Funeral services were held Monday, January 30, 2006, at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Lancaster, with Reverend Jim McMahon officiating. Burial was in Beetown Cemetery.

RUTH DUPREY
Ruth I. Duprey, 80, of Lynxville died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.
Services were Thursday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif.

ELIZABETH JOHNSON
Elizabeth P. Johnson, 94, of Bagley, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 18 , 1911, in Calvin, N.D., the daughter of Elias and Annie (Dobie) Porter.
She graduated from high school in Calvin, N.D. and then attended Valley City Normal College in North Dakota.
On April 16, 1938, she married Virgil C. Johnson in Waukon, Iowa. In 1962, she received her B.A. from UW-Platteville and taught in Grant and Crawford Counties.
Elizabeth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley, where she taught Sunday school. She was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed quilting and helping with various Lutheran services.
She is survived by two daughters, Lavonne Bartels, Bloomington, and Verna (Terry) Kendall, Bagley; six grandchildren, Jeff (Anissa) Bartels, Bloomington; Greg (Tirzah) London, Boston, Ma.; Scot (Julie) Bartels, Milwaukee; Chante Kendall, Chicago, Ill.; Michelle Kendall, California; and Teri Kendall, Chicago, Ill.; four great-grandchildren, David, Michelle, Bryan, and Nick Bartels; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, in 1984; her parents; and an infant daughter, Carolyn.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley with Pastor Martha Butzier officiating. Burial was in Bagley Cemetery. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, assisted the family.

EVELYN SWENSON
Evelyn L. Swenson, 86, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday January 17, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, following a short illness.
Evelyn was born January 9, 1920, at Ross, N.D. to Doyle and Hazel (Brown) Eber. They moved to Prairie du Chien where Evelyn attended school. She married Curtis Swenson on October 8, 1942. They owned and operated Swenson's IGA Store on South Marquette Rd in Prairie du Chien. Evelyn has lived in Janesville since November of 2004 with her trusty companion Ginger, her dog.
She is survived by three children, Ed (Janice) Mell of Sun Prairie, Sandra (William) Kussmaul of Janesville, Bernell (Mary) Swenson of Johnson Creek; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday January 21, at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.

LUCILLE HERMSEN
Lucille A. Hermsen, 90, of Bloomington, died Friday, January 20, 2006 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.
Lucille was born November 24, 1915, in Bloomington, daughter of Edward J. and Lena (Maiers) Hermsen.
Lucille served as an officer in the U.S. Army, working as a surgical nurse during WWII from 1943-45. She was employed for many years at Mercy Medical Center, and later at the Finley Hospital, both in Dubuque, Iowa, as a surgical nurse and an anesthetist.
She retired in 1972 and moved to Bloomington to care for her ailing mother. Lucille enjoyed traveling and shopping, and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post #148 of Bloomington.
Surviving are one sister, Charlotte (James) Kluesner, and her brother, Roy (Mary Jane) Hermsen, both of Bloomington and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Alberta, in infancy, Mary Leamy, and Delores Willoughby; and two brothers, Al and Eddie Hermsen.
Services will be Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial with military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, where a 4:15 p.m. parish scripture service will be held and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the funeral home. There will also be a Catholic Daughters rosary held at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

VERN REYNOLDS
Vern L. Reynolds 86, of Prairie du Chien, formally of Seneca, died Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa, following a short illness.
Vern was born July 24, 1919, to William and Josey (Posey ) Reynolds in Steuben. He married Amy Watson on December 18, 1940. They farmed in the Seneca area until retiring in 1986, when they moved to Prairie du Chien. At that time Vern's love for corn fields and guernsey cows changed to flower beds and his house cat.
He is survived by three children, Everette (Pat) Reynolds of Turin, Iowa, Alice (Jerry) Jones of Seneca, Elaine (Darwin) Huls of Grundy Center, Iowa; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Ruth Jacoby and Michelle Forde. Vern was preceded in death by his wife Amy, an infant daughter and his parents.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday January 24, at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in Dickson Cemetery, Lynxville.
Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

ROSEMARY LAGER
Rosemary E. Lager age 61 of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born October 20, 1944, in Ft. Dodge , Iowa daughter of Fred and Maida (Gantenbein) Lager.
She married Michael Lochner on August 28, 1964, at St. Joseph's Church in New Albin, Iowa.
She grew up in New Albin and later resided in Prairie du Chien, from 1968 to 1994, and was employed as the County Nurse for Crawford County.
She is survived by three daughters, Ann (Tim) Garrity of Onalaska, Marsha (David) Koller of Trevor, and Jennifer (Jon) Lochner-Kaber of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren and two brothers, Jerry Lager of Mankato, Minn. and Larry (Rita) Lager of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother William Lager.
A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating. A private family interment of the cremains will be held at a later date.

SYLVIA KROENING
Sylvia M. Kroening, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. following a short illness.
Sylvia was born August 28, 1914 at Lynxville to Frank and Ida (Messling) Benhart. She worked as a key punch operator for Sears in Chicago, Ill.
She married James Clynch and later married Eugene Kroening. After she retired she moved to Prairie du Chien in 1983.
Surviving is one daughter, Elaine Ballenger of Fenton, Mo.; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a brother Les Benhart of Moline, Ill. and a sister Vivian Schings of Dickson, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two husbands.
Services were Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

VIRGINIA BAILIE
Virginia M. Bailie, 74, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Lancaster, died Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 25, 1931, in Lancaster, the daughter of Herbert and Vera (Nodorft) Martin.
On October 11, 1949, she married Roger Bailie at the Bethlehem Evangelical & Reformed Church in Lancaster. Virginia was the chairperson of Volunteers in Mission for the United Methodist Conference, a founding member and leader of Rolling Rockets 4-H Club from 1960 1973, and helped organize the Hill Youth Group that began as a United Methodist Sunday School class in Lancaster. She served as secretary at the Lancaster United Methodist Church for many years before retiring and moving to Prairie du Chien in 1992.
She is survived by her husband, Roger Bailie, Prairie du Chien; six children, Susan (James) Heer, Tomah; Connie (Rod) Morris, Sisters, Oregon; Dennis (Mary) Bailie, Potosi; Julie (Gene) Oyen, Potosi; David (Chris) Bailie, Boscobel; and Terry (Sue) Bailie, Lancaster; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her daughter Dawn's husband at the time of her death, Larry (Sherry) Pink, Platteville; two sisters, Sharon Swiggum, Richland Center; and Marilyn Moody, Blue Mounds; and her stepfather, Herman Nodorft, Platteville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Dawn Pink, her brother, Michael Nodorft, and her stepmother, Alma Martin.
Funeral services were Monday, at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster with Reverend Stuart Allen and Reverend Barbara Cook officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Memorials will be directed to Volunteers in Mission, United Methodist Conference. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.

JERRY WOLFE
Jerry D. Wolfe, 68, of Prairie du Chien, died suddenly Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Jerry was born October 19, 1937 near Postville, Iowa to Loyd and Mae (Jagerson) Wolfe. They lived in Denver, Colo. for a time until they returned to Postville where he graduated from High school. He also attended two years of college.
Jerry worked as a bookkeeper for several years. He has lived in Prairie du Chien for the past 25 years. He was an avid Denver Bronco's fan and along with his dog Lady they enjoyed all of the games.
Surviving are cousins and other family members.
Services were Monday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien with burial in Frankville Cemetery, Frankville, Iowa.

MARIE DEWEY
Marie Dewey, 86, of Bagley, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Grant Regional Healthcare in Lancaster.
She was born January 10, 1920, in Muscoda the daughter of Edward and Della (Zadrazil) Dolezalek. On December 31, 1938, Marie was married to Kenneth Dewey in Dubuque. Together they lived and worked for many years in Janesville.
Marie worked at Amphenol Controls and Gibbs Manufacturing. She was a member of the Grace Bible Church in Beloit.
Ken and Marie moved to Prairie du Chien upon retirement. Marie enjoyed watching the birds, especially cardinals. She enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed talking on the phone with her family and friends. Marie was a great prayer warrior.
Marie is survived by two daughters, Beth (Robert) Uridil of Bagley; Jean (Norman) Schuett of Edgerton; daughter-in-law, Karen Dewey of Janesville; five grandchildren, Keith (Michelle) Dewey of Princeton, Ky., Christopher (Tina) Dewey of Janesville, Michael (Melissa) Schuett of Greenfield, Anne Uridil of Carolina, Puerto Rico; Tim (Candi) Uridil of Appleton; six great-grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Edward Dewey; and a daughter, Mary Ann Dewey.
A graveside service was held on Saturday at the Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster. Pastor Mark Dilley of Surprise, Arizona officiated with burial.
A luncheon and gathering was held afterwards at the Bible Baptist Church in Prairie du Chein. The Godager Funeral Home of Muscoda assisted the family with their arrangements.
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PHYLLIS MORGAN
Phyllis Morgan age 84 of Prairie du Chien passed away Thurs., Jan. 5, 2006 at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born July 29, 1921 in Richland Center, WI, daughter of Gerald and Mildred (Withrow) Morgan. Phyllis was a longtime resident of the Lori Knapp Homes in Prairie du Chien and she enjoyed her work at the Opportunity Center. She was a member of St. Gabriel's Parish in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by her nieces; Daneen (Jack) Stotko and Joyce Morgan both of Lake Geneva, WI, along with a host of great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Dan (Jean) Morgan.
Funeral services will be Mon., Jan 9, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

RICHARD DUCHARME
Richard B. DuCharme, 79, of Eastman, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 8, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 17, 1926, in Eastman, son of Amos and Sophia (Ocenosak) Du Charme.
He married Janette Breuer on August 27, 1953, at St. Mary's Church in Glen Haven. He farmed in the Eastman / Wauzeka area most of his life.
Rich was a good steward of his land and enjoyed woodworking and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Janette DuCharme of Eastman; five daughters, Dr. Wanda DuCharme of Onalaska, Lisa (Thomas) DuCharme-Graf of Stewartville, Minn., Yvonne DuCharme of Franklin, Patricia (Patrick) Harvey of Ellsworth, and Barbara (Jeroen DeBacker) DuCharme of Brasschaat, Belgium; four sons, Mark (Ronna) of Prairie du Chien, Lawrence (Darlene) of Ames, Iowa, Bernard (Suzanne Deehy) of Annandale, Va. and Carl (Drina) of Madison; two sisters, Cecelia Mara of Eastman, and Martha Mara of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Lawrence, Frank and Ivan; three sisters, Helen Pellock, Evelyn Rienks and Rita Wagner along with one grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 12, at 11 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 Wednesday, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home where there will be a rosary at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie Catholic Schools or the Eastman First Responders.

MAE TIRADO
Mae E. Tirado, 102, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, January 7, 2006, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.
Mae was born May 15, 1903 to Matthew and Carrie (Fortune) Johnston at Ferryville. She attended school in Ferryville. Mae married Raymond J. Tirado on September 1, 1927. He died February 10, 1984.
Her fondest activities were gardening, cooking, reading, classical music, classical ballet and word games. No one could beat her in scrabble. She loved to do crossword puzzles from the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Mae loved card games ranging from Pinnacle to Poker. She especially loved to fish in the Mississippi River with a bamboo pole and worms, and any time there was a good professional or college basketball game on TV, she would watch it. There wasn't a wild bird in the county that didn't know it could get a good meal at Mae's house. As a bird lover she looked after wild birds year-round, but in the winter she would feed hundreds of birds a day.
Mae is survived by two sons, Raymond J. Tirado, Jr. of Eastman, Thomas C. Tirado of Lemon Grove, Calif; three grandchildren, Margaret, David and Matthew; nine great grandchildren, Elizabeth, John, Sarah, Anthony, Michael, Julie, Laura, Amanda, Matthew Jr. and one great-great-grandson Kaleek. Although not an actual daughter of Mae's her close friend, caregiver and loving companion, Nora Moris and her husband Paul, were as close to her as any children could possibly be.
Services will be Saturday, at 11 a.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

CLARA WARD
Clara R. Ward, 103 of McGregor, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the Great River Care Center following a short illness.
She was born July 9, 1902 to Christian and Ella Miersen at New Vienna, Iowa. She grew up in the Dyersville and Strawberry Point area.
She married Cecil Wheeler and moved to McGregor. They had three children, Cecil Richard, Jr., Neil Clair (Pat), Nelda Mae (Wheeler) Hedeman. She later married Frederick "Earl" Ward.
Clara worked as a housekeeper for many years in McGregor. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Clara loved her flowers and feeding the birds. She was also one of the "best'' cooks in the area.
Surviving is one daughter Nelda (Elmer) Hedeman of McGregor; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday at the United Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.

MATTHEW TORGERSON
Matthew "Matt" Torgerson , 21, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, December 30, 2005, as the result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
He was born May 16, 1984, in La Crosse.
He was a 2002 graduate of Prairie du Chien High School. He was currently employed as an auto detailer in the Madison area.
Matt was a computer "buff" and enjoyed family vacations at Christmas Mountain.
He is survived by his parents Robert and Norma (Torgerson) Sokolik of Prairie du Chien, and his girlfriend Andrea Walz of Prairie du Chien. He will be sadly missed by his faithful companions Misty and Xena. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Pearl Torgerson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating, with burial in the Walnut Mound Cemetery in Retreat. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

RAYMOND REIGER
Raymond L. Reiger, 89, of Wauzeka passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2005, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien. He was born on February 5 1916, in Marietta Township Crawford County, the son of Fred and Laura (Onstine) Reiger.
He married Mae Picha on March 8, 1955, in Eastman. He is survived by his wife Mae of Prairie du Chien. one son, LaVerne Reiger of Dodgeville; a granddaughter Theresa of Chadwick, Ill.; one brother, Fritz (Ruth) Reiger of Boscobel; two sisters: Ruth (Bill) Kessler of Onalaska, Shirley (Paul) Holz of Freeport Ill. He was preceded in death by a daughter Nancy, a grandson Perry Torgenson and one sister Martha.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, January 2, at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery.

FLORENCE WEBB
Florence B. Webb Dailey, 98, of Lancaster, died Saturday, December 31, 2005, at the Lancaster Care Center.
She was born August 24, 1907, in Livingston, the daughter of John and Hannah Slater.
She married Thomas B. Webb, Sr. on September 21, 1932. He preceded her in death November 26, 1959. Florence married Earl D. Dailey on June 27, 1967, at the Lancaster Congregational Church. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1993.
Florence had many hobbies on the farm, including her flowers, chickens, dogs, and cat. She really enjoyed being outside. Florence had been a resident of the Lancaster Care Center for over eight years.
She is survived by three children, Tom Webb, Jr., Lancaster, Audery (Herman) Kruse, Bloomington, and Hannahmarie (Calvin "Ches") Horsfall, Bloomington; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Katie Pennekamp; her brothers, Roy, Arthur, Archie, Rex, Leo, Ervin, Ray, and Fay; and her sister, Viola Kilps.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, at 11 a.m. at the Lancaster Care Center Chapel in Lancaster with Pastor Dennis Govier officiating. Burial will be in the Little Grant Cemetery, Little Grant Township. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.

JOHN TRAUTSCH
John W. Trautsch, 58, a well known Prairie du Chien businessman passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 24, 1947, in Eastman, son of E. Ivan and Marjorie (Schmidt) Trautsch.
He married Nancy Wolfgram on June 14, 1969 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien.
John operated the Rural Insurance Company in Prairie du Chien since 1987. John was very active in the Farm Bureau and was a committee member of Dairy Days. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church, the Rotary Club, the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce,and the Eagles Club. He served in the 229th Army National Guard.
He is survived by his wife Nancy of Prairie du Chien; two daughters, Gretchen (Phillip) Murphy of Robins, Iowa and Megan (Tim) Dyer of Madison; three sisters, Lynn (Keith) Kozelka of Prairie du Chien, Joyce (Tom) Fisher of Seneca, and Nina (Tom) Manske of LaCrosse. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Judith Toberman and a brother Edward "Bud" Trautsch.
Funeral services will be Thursday., January 5, at 11a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart Allen 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 and at the church on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice in John's name.

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