ROLAND INDERMUEHLE
Roland Robert Indermuehle, age 79, joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Columbus Community Hospital. Roland was born April 10, 1928 to Felix and Marie (Heimerl) Indermuehle in Beaver Dam. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1946 and married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Fritz, on June 12, 1948 in Columbus. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army helping clean up Japan after World War II. Roland was employed at Bowman Dairy in Madison for 20 years; he owned the Sportsman's Bar in Oregon; The Ranch Bar in Beaver Dam and retired from Jacobson Distributing in Horicon in 1987. He was a member of the Columbus American Legion Post #62, he started the Oregon Sportsman's Club and was their first president. Roland was an avid sportsman - enjoying fishing; hunting; playing softball; bowling and golfing. He was a member of the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Burnett where he had been a steward and deacon. He is survived by his children, Diane (George) Foreyt of Bloomington; Dale (friend Linda Acker) Indermuehle of Madison; Donna (Dr. William) Knickmeyer of Prairie du Sac; Dawn (Edward) Sadowske of Beaver Dam; Darlene (Mark) Schaefer of Hudson; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Loretta) Fritz of Columbus and Kenneth (Jeanne) Dahlby of Birchwood; his grandchildren, David (Christal) Foreyt, Darci (Jon) Blair, Sonia (Tom) Haas, Marcie (Robert Seeking), Angie (Adam McLeod) Indermuehle, Amy Marx, Kelly (Juan) Ramirez, Adrianne (Brandon Clark) Jones, Rebecca (Chad Hanke) Sadowske, Amy Nowak and his 14 great grandchildren. He is further survived by nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Roland is preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2004; grandson, Ryan Knickmeyer; sister, Phyllis Weiner in April of 2007; brother, Gilbert (Gibby); his mother and father-in-law; brother-in-law, Donald Weiner; sister-in-law, Marilyn Dahlby and niece, Kim Dahlby. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Burnett with the Rev. Steven Thomas officiating. Interment was held at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus with graveside military rites conducted by the Columbus American Legion Post #62.

JOY SULLIVAN
Joy A. Sullivan, 66, of 650 Taylor St., Morton, Ill., died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at home with family near her.
She was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Prairie du Chien, to Warren and Erma (Ostoff) Varo. She married Donald Sullivan on Aug. 24, 1963, in Prairie du Chien. Joy worked as a Medical Technologist with Morton Medical Center, retiring in 2002. She was a member of the Morton United Methodist Church, where she served as a Lay Speaker and was a member of the adult choirs and Christian Education. She was also active in the Peoria Cursillo and was a member of the ASCP.
Surviving are her husband of Morton; one daughter, Jodi Sullivan of Peoria; two sons, Andy (and Traci) Sullivan of Morton and Aaron (and Janelle) Sullivan of Peoria Heights; three grandchildren; and one brother, Allen (and Darlene) Varo of Eastman.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at her church with Rev. Paul Walles officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton, and from 9-9:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Hirstein Cemetery in Morton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Morton United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com.

CARLA WERGER
Carla A. Werger, age 62, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Oct. 9, 1945 in Redwing, MN, daughter of Merrill and Bernadette (Layde) Goodman. She married Keith Werger on Aug. 22, 1964, at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. She worked as an office manager for Ryser Bros. of Wisconsin. She later worked as a bookkeeper for the Piggly Wiggly Store and Halpin Tire Service for the past 16 years.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years Keith Werger of Prairie du Chien, two sons, Bradley (Sally) of Mukwonago, and Brian (Tracy) of Mt. Horeb; a daughter Angela (Kevin) Hefty of Mt. Horeb, a sister Cathy (Roger) Mahan of Milan, IL; five brothers, Larry Goodman of Denver, CO, Roger (Kathy) Goodman and Ronald (Diane) Goodman both of Prairie du Chien, Robert Goodman of DeForest, and Randy Goodman of Prairie du Chien; five grandchildren, Peter, Sam, Mitchell, Paige and Ben. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Greg and Jim Goodman.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiated, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family. garrityfuneralhome.com

JEANNE FASSBINDER
Jeanne F. Fassbinder, 88, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Elkader, Iowa, died Friday, December 28, 2007, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home, Prairie du Chein, following a long illness.
She was born September 21, 1919, in Slaton, Texas to Walter and Victoria (Ecker) Baldwin.
She graduated from Marquette High School.
She was united in marriage to Richard Fassbinder on June 14, 1938, in Elkader. A son was born to this union.
Jeanne worked at the Elkader Plating Co. for a time. She has been a long time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church & Guild.
Survivors include her son, John and his wife Marilyn Fassbinder of Prairie du Chien; two grandchildren, Brent Fassbinder of Prairie du Chien, and Donna (Dan) Jeffries of Davenport; four great-grandchildren, Emily, Erica and Elise Fassbinder and Alison Jeffries and a half-brother, Ray Baldwin of Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 31, 2007, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elkader, with Rev. Paul Peters as celebrant. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Leonard Funeral Home, Elkader was in charge. Condolences may be left with: www.leonardfuneralhomes.com Casket Bearers were: Bob Fassbinder, Dave Fassbinder, Bill Fassbinder, Brent Fassbinder and Dan Jeffries.

ROYCE BERBERICH
Royce A. Berberich, 56, died December 22, 2007, at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, after a sudden illness.
He was born in Prairie du Chien, on December 13, 1951, the son of Elroy and Anola (Thomas) Berberich. He graduated from Waunakee High School, Waunakee, in 1971 and joined the US Air Force in 1973.
He served for 20 years, first as a loadmaster and then as a plumber, retiring in 1996. During his military service he was stationed at Travis AFB, Calif. flying into Viet Nam and the Philippines. He was involved in ³Operation Baby Lift² in Viet Nam. He was also stationed at Peterson AFB, Colo.; Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan; RAF Wethersfield, UK; ending his career at Hanscom AFB, Ma. He was employed as a maintenance mechanic for nine years by the State of N.H. Bureau of Court Facilities at the Nashua District Court and the Hillsborough County Superior Court in Nashua.
He married Beverly (Simmons) Berberich in Colorado Springs, Colo. on March 10, 1985. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Ginger (Rob) Hughes of Hudson, N.H. and their sons, Hunter, Garrett, and Aiden; Billy Jo (Craig) Little of Colorado Springs, Colo. and their daughters, Caty and Abby; Crystal Berberich of Manchester and her son Nicholas Levesque; Lisa Berberich of U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md; and Diana (Jason) Leach of Manchester, N.H. He is also survived by his sisters, Anna Mae Lessard of Prairie du Chien, Ruth (Jerome) Heike of Benton; brother Harold (Shirley) Berberich of Onalaska; brother-in-law Monroe Gardner of Glen Haven; aunt Ina (Kennard) Sletten of Boscobel; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his father and mother, and his sister, Wilma Gardner.
He enjoyed fishing, especially on the Mississippi River of his childhood, snowmobiling, making woodworking projects for his family, and working on restoring his 1936 Buick. He was happiest spending time with his family and was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Funeral service were held on Friday, December 28th at Emmanuel Covenant Church, 24 Echo Avenue, Nashua, N.H. Pastor Dale Kuehne officiated. Urn burial will take place in the spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Candia Fire/Rescue. Arrangements by Cate & Johnson Funeral Home, 573 Pine Street, Manchester, N.H.

JENNIE E. RODENBERG
Jennie E. Rodenberg, 98, of Bangor, died Monday, December 31, 2007, in the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born July 16, 1909, in Lynxville, Wisconsin to Henry and Velma (Comstock) Hand.
Jennie's family roots can be traced back to 1635 when the first Hand family arrived from England to found East Hampton, Long Island, New York. Jennie was the eleventh generation of this family whose courage and sense of adventure were clearly present in her long life.
She married Roy Harding in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1978.
They lived in Prairie du Chien all of their forty-two years of marriage and were active members in the United Methodist Church and the community.
She retired from her employment at the Villa Louis Museum in 1975. In 1979 she moved to Onalaska and married Fred Rodenberg in 1980. They divorced in 1996.
Survivors include one daughter, Helen (Clare) Thomson of Onalaska; eight grandchildren, James Harding, Lisa King, Lynn (Jim) Hagmann, Lara (Ted) LeRoy, Bill (Jodi) Harding, Meagan Madigan, Reilly Madigan and Brian (Meghann) Madigan; eight great-grandchildren, Jared, Jennifer, Lily, Connor, Wesley, Jaden, Allen, and Madelynn; daughter-in-law, Carol Harding; a niece, Betty (Bill) Dohse of Eagle Lake, Florida. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Wesley Harding, a sister, Beatrice Benhart and a brother, Ellwood Hand.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Holmen Lutheran Church, where she has been a member since 1994, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The Reverend Dan Henderson will officiate. Memorials may be directed to the church. The family wishes to express special thanks to Gundersen-Lutheran's 4 Center staff, Hospice staff and CMO Cathy Armstrong, Karen Fisher and Pastor Dan Henderson. The Dickinson Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

BERNADINE ZENZ
Bernadine M. Zenz, 98, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster.
She was born on the family farm in South Lancaster Township on February 26, 1909 the daughter of Frank and Anna (Schaefer) Zenz. Bernadine started school at the Hurricane Country School and finished the eighth grade at St. Clement Catholic School in Lancaster. She then attended St. Mary's Academy in Prairie du Chien for three years. After its closure, she graduated from Lancaster High School. Bernadine graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Ill.. She was employed in private and general nursing for four years. Then, she graduated from Grace Hospital School of Anesthesia in Detroit, Mich. and returned to Mercy Hospital in Chicago as an anesthetist from 1938 to December 1945. Bernadine became the anesthetist at Lancaster Memorial Hospital in Lancaster from 1946 until her retirement in 1974. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of St. Rita #670. She was a lifetime member of the American Association of Nurse Anethetists, the Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists, the Lancaster Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Grant County Historical Society. Bernadine loved children, animals and the outdoors.
She is survived by six nieces and nephews: David (Anna) Zenz, Madison; Mary Anne (Richard) Hoffman, Lancaster; Jerry (Mary) Zenz, Bloomington; John (Sandy) Zenz, Aurora, Ill.; Elizabeth Fehlberg, San Diego, Calif.; and Kathy Zenz, San Rafael, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1958; her brother, Jack in 1962; her mother in 1973; her brother, Ralph in 1999 and her sisters-in-law Marge Cherrier and Marie Zenz.
Services were Monday, Dec. 31 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery, South Lancaster Township. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster assisted the family.

ROBERT ZLABEK
Robert (Bob) W. Zlabek, 81, of Wauzeka, died on Thursday, December 20, 2007.
He was born on February 14, 1926, son of William and Mary (Clement) Zlabek. Bob graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1943. After graduation, he joined the United States Army's Canon Company of the 242nd Infantry Regiment, 42nd Rainbow Division, and served in France during World War II. He was a member of the Wauzeka American Legion Seeley-Onstine Post 458. Robert returned to Wauzeka where he owned Bob's Electric and the village's first television cable system. He took special interest in attending and involving himself with Wauzeka Public School activities. He was instrumental in getting lights to Wauzeka's first football field, the building of the new addition/gym, & video taping and replaying of school activities over the local cable network.
Bob enjoyed fishing, duck and deer hunting, playing cards, and summertime trips on his house boat just to relax in the sun and water.
He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved sister, Joyce, and dog, Thumper. Robert is survived by cousins.
Robert was a lifelong member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Wauzeka.
Services were held on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Wauzeka with Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating. Burial was in the Wauzeka cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Seeley-Onstine American Legion Post # 458 of Wauzeka. Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home, Boscobel, is in charge of arrangements.

RAPHAEL BOWAR
A longtime Prairie du Chien businessman, Raphael J. "Ween" Bowar 80. passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at his seasonal home in Cape Coral, Florida.
He was born December 30, 1926, in Cross Plains, son of Lawrence and Eva (Meyer) Bowar.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. The Bowar family was proud of being the only 5 Star family in Cross Plains with all five children serving their country during this time.
He married Maryjean Voog on November 23, 1950, in Edgerton. She preceded him in death on June 25, 1989. Ween owned and operated Prairie Beer Distributing in Prairie du Chien for many years.
He was a member of the Eagles Club Aerie 1502 and the Kiawanis Club.
He is survived by two daughters, Emily (Thomas) Gilbert of Onalaska, and Molly (David) Madsen of Lisbon; two sons, Paul (Joan) and Thomas (Chris) Bowar both of Prairie du Chien; seven grandchildren, Joe, Ryan, Tim, Nolan, Claire, Paul and Margaret and his dear friend Beverly Beck of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son Timothy Bowar, three brothers, Gordon, Eugene and Carlos Bowar along with a sister Maxine Bowar. 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. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie Catholic Schools or the Eagles Club Cancer and Heart Foundation.www.garrityfuneral home.com

ROLLAND DAVIS
Rolland A. Davis, 84, of Wheatland, Iowa died Monday, December 24, 2007, at the Wheatland Manor, Wheatland, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11 am at St Paul's United Church of Christ in Wheatland. The body was cremated and will be inurned at Pine Hill Cemetery in Wheatland at a later date. Memorials may be made to the church or to Wheatland Manor. Rolland was born May 28, 1923, in Retreat, the son of Ross and Alma (Gauper) Davis. He was united in marriage to Joy Lester on May 30, 1948, in Postville, Iowa she preceded him in death on March 10, 1999. He served in the Army during WWII and was a member of the Wheatland American Legion. For 40 years, Rolland was a salesman for farm implement equipment, having worked at PW Stankee Co in Wheatland and most recently for Strackbeins in Lowden, IA until his retirement. He was a member of St Paul's United Church of Christ in Wheatland, where he was a past member of the Consistory along with being a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Rolland enjoyed fishing and watching sports. He was a HAM radio operator and was a member of the Davenport Radio Amateur Club. Those left to honor his memory include sons, Mark (Linda) and Greg (Diane) Davis, all of Wheatland, daughter, Janelle Davis, DeWitt, stepson, Jay (Sandy) Thede, Mason City, grandchildren, Darin, Sara and Katie Davis, step-grandchildren, Brenda (Rick) Kay, Rhonda (Scott) Drechsler, Jodie Snowbarger, Kevin Kaufman, sisters, Ethelyn Boardman, and Lilah Roberg. His parents, brothers, Frances and Richard, twin sisters, Merle Ryan and Myrtle Granum, daughter -in -law, JoAnn Davis and a step-grandson, Kirk Kaufman preceded him in death.

HERBERT BAURES
Herbert J. Baures age 71 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Fri., Dec. 21, 2007 at his home. He was born Dec. 17, 1936 in Bagley, WI, son of Frank and Bessie (Bedward) Baures. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Dorothy Ambrose May 22, 1965 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked for TWA Airlines and later Motorola. When he returned to this area he worked at the Pink Elephant in McGregor, IA and later for Design Homes in Prairie du Chien. He then moved to Arizona where he worked in maintenance in Senior Housing. Herb was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying. He loved traveling, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his daughter Shanen (Joe) Kazynski of Holmen, WI, 2 sons; Dr. Jeffrey (Paula) Baures of Ft. Worth, TX and Dr. Shawn Baures of Kona, HI, his former wife Dorothy Baures of Prairie du Chien, 3 sisters; Vi Welch and Neva Lessard both of Prairie du Chien and Kay Wulf of Phoenix, AZ, along with 3 grandchildren; Tyler, Branden and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers; James, Lavern and Bob Baures along with a sister Bonnie Cejka. A Memorial Service will be Sat., Dec. 29, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien, WI. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sat., Dec. 29, 2007 from 9:00 AM until the time of services. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

MILDRED HOWELL
Mildred "Millie" H. Howell, 95, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. Millie was born September 29, 1912 in Wauzeka to Frank and Catherine (Grill) Kedl. She graduated from Wauzeka High School. Millie married Stanley Howell on April 15, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. They lived most of their married life in Prairie du Chien. She worked at Hamann's Variety Store for over 30 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien with burial in Wauzeka Cemetery, Wauzeka. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and one hour prior to services at the church. An Order of Eastern Star Service will be held on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Surviving are her husband Stanley; one daughter Lynda (Keith) Beaty of Prairie du Chien; one grandson, Bryan Beaty of Bagley; one niece, Gayle (Mac) McIntosh of Prairie du Chien, great nephews, Todd (Stephanie) McIntosh, Thad (Ruth) McIntosh, great-great-nieces, Gayla and Kylie and great-great nephew Devin and a sister-in-law Orlee Howell of North Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Ted Kedl.

BETTY MAE WEIRICH
Betty Mae Weirich, 82, of DeKalb and formerly of Batavia and Wauzeka, passed away Monday, December 9, 2007, at Bethany Heath Care in DeKalb. She was born May 12, 1925, in St. Charles the daughter of Otto and Minnie (Quant) Sund. She is survived by five children Marsha Weirich of Linton, N.D., Catherine Weirich of Batavia, William (Susie) Weirich Jr. of Waterman, Ill., Joseph (Peggy) Weirich of Wauzeka, Mary (Timothy) Singer of Houston, Texas; nineteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William and a daughter Marjorie Weirich. Visitation will be held 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, at Moss Family Funeral Home 209 South Batavia Ave Batavia, Ill. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2007 at Holy Cross Catholic Church 2300 West Main Street Batavia where she will lie in state from 9:30 until the service time. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva, Ill. Memorial contributions may be directed to DeKalb County Hospice 2727 Sycamore Road DeKalb, Ill. 60115. For additional information contact Moss Family Funeral Home 630-879-7900 or visit www.mossfuneral.com

MAYME QUINN
Mary C. "Mayme" Quinn, 93, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, December 17, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born June 5, 1914, in Eastman, daughter of Charles and Mary (Zach) Mezera. She married William Quinn on April 11, 1939, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1962. She traveled extensively and was an active member of St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. She was a longtime poll worker for the City of Prairie du Chien. Mayme enjoyed bowling and was recognized as the oldest female bowler in the State Bowling Tournament in 1994. She is survived by four sons, Gordon (Julie) of Dayton, Ohio, Melvin (Judiann) of Palatine, Ill., Sylvan (Rhona) of Ft. Atkinson, and Ivan (Rosie) of Fenton, Michigan; 13 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Orlyn, her parents, her husband, six brothers, Tom, Tony, George, Edward, Wenceslaus and Matthew Mezera; three sisters, Christina Henry, Barbara Bearsley and Anna Balk along with a grandson Michael. 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 on Thursday beginning at 3 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 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or the Prairie du Chien Hospice Program. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

CAROL LESTINA
C. "Sue" Lestina, 60, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday December 4, 2007, at the Mulder Health Care Center in West Salem. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

ARNOLD BALK
Arnold E. Balk, 77, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, December 7, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born October 21, 1930, in Prairie du Chien, son of Joseph and Anna (Schmucker) Balk. He married Lois Marie Tollefson on May 21, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She preceded him in death on April 28, 1999. He retired from Crawford County in 1992. He was a member of Campion Council of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by a daughter Becky (Steve) Lange of Edgewood, Iowa, two sons, John (Pat) and Jeff (Cindy) Balk both of Prairie du Chien; a sister Mary (Mike) Thompson of Prairie du Chien; two brothers, Joseph Balk of Dodgeville, and Francis Balk of Cherry Valley, Ill.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister Ann Schmitt and three brothers, James, Richard and Henry Balk. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at St. Gabriels Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

SIDNEY BAHLS
Sidney G. Bahls, 57, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly Friday, December 7, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1950, in Garnavillo, Iowa, son of the late Clarence "Mike" and Katherine (Schmelzer) Bahls. He married Susan Welsch on October 2, 1971, at St. Peters Church in Prairie du Chien. He worked as a truck driver for Design Homes and Prairie Sand and Gravel both in Prairie du Chien. He also worked for Jones Construction in the area, and later for Agriliance Agronomy in Bloomington. He later worked for Cooper Logging and seasonally for Shihata's Orchard in Prairie du Chien. Sid was an avid Packer and Brewer fan and loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife Sue of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Donavan (Cindy) of LaCrosse, and Jeffrey of Prairie du Chien; a daughter Melissa Bahls of LaCrosse; a sister Kristi Bahls of Prairie du Chien along with two grandchildren, Danielle Bahls and McKenna Puckett. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Pam Welter. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

ALF OINES
Alf Heglund Oines, 85, of Wauzeka, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Prairie Maison Healthcare in Prairie du Chien. He was born February 10, 1922 in Northern Norway on the island of Kyaeoye. He immigrated to the U.S.with his parents, two brothers and two sisters in 1929 and settled near other immigrant relatives in Galesville where he graduated from High School in 1941. He attended La Crosse Teachers College for the fall semester and when Pearl Harbor was attacked at the end of that year, he enlisted in the Army Air Force. While in training in Helena Aero Tech (Helena, Ar) he escorted Joanne Hart, a student at the local high school, to a dance at the base. Alf completed training in piloting four engine airplanes and joined the 20th Air Force on their way to set up a B-29 heavy bomber base on Saipan in the Mariana Islands. Alter piloting 35 B-29 missions over Japan, Alf returned to civilian life and went to Arkansas to find Joanne. They were married on June 6, 1946 in Helena, Arkansas, and both attended Michigan State College where Alf graduated with a BS in Agronomy and Horticulture in 1949. Alf started working for Swift and Company's fertilizer division in south Chicago. In 1958 Alf and family moved to Niles Michigan and he started Michiana Chemical Company Manufacturing and marketing fertilizer to area farmers. Three children were born to Alf and Joanne: Alan, Joel and Peggy. The were all five happy participants and choir members at First Presbyterian Church in Niles. In 1968 Alf sold the business and the family moved to Clear Lake, Iowa where he became an agronomy instructor at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City until he retired. Alf loved planting trees and gardening with Joanne, sailing his catamaran and helping build Galilean Lutheran Church. He was a great asset to his younger son and daughter when they built homes. Alf was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Ole Oines, (Clara) of Florida, his younger sister Leikny Kavoukjian (Ans) of Richfield, Minn. and by his beloved daughter Peggy Oines Hammerslag (Robert) of Essex, N.Y. He is survived by his wife Joanne, Wauzeka, his two sons, Alan of Clear Lake, Joel (Gretchen) of Wauzeka, four grandsons, Micah, Jacob, Emerson and Samuel; by his younger brother Edvard Oines Sioux Falls, S.D. and his older sister Olga Christiansen, La Crosse. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church of your choice. Greetings can be sent to Joanne Oines in Wauzeka, Wis. 53826. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.

RICHARD ESSICK
Richard A. "Rich" Essick, 75, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born the youngest of eight brothers and sisters December 20, 1932 in Chicago, Ill. son of Russell and Ruth (McDermott) Essick. He served in the 101st Airborne Infantry of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Cordelia Gray on January 31, 1952. She preceded him in death on November 8, 1981. He later married Patricia North on August 11, 1983. He worked as a truck and bus driver and most recently retired from WalMart in Prairie du Chien. Rich was an avid fisherman and loved the river. He is survived by his wife Patricia of Prairie du Chien; three sons, Jon (Jeannie) Nelson and Russell (Lynn) Essick both of Houston, Texas, Richard (Yong Nam) Essick of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters, Carol (Jim) Nelson-Finigan of Chicago, Ill. and Cordelia (Joseph) Morales of Prairie du Chien; stepchildren, Robert Wilcox of Reedsburg, Bradley (Trish) Wilox of Olathe, Kansas and Brenda (Marvin) Smith of Joliet, Ill.; 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, several brothers and sisters and a stepson Bryan Wilcox. A memorial service was held Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Military Rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard.

ARLINE KAPP GRAF
Arline M. Kapp Graf age 83 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Milwaukee passed away Sat., Dec. 8, 2007 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 29, 1924 in Milwaukee, daughter of Frank and Alma (Arnold) Grim. She married Barnaby Kapp on Mar. 18, 1944. He preceded her in death on Mar. 20, 1997. She later married Robert Graf in 2000 in Florida. She was a dedicated mother to her family, from the little things like teaching her young children to cartwheel, to her involvement in the families as they have grown up. There was not too little time for her to think about the children & grandchildren even when they were not present, living across the miles. Her independence led her to a Reiki Certification, learning later in life on how to use internet/e-mail, travel, and participation in Prairie Masion resident council. For hobbies & pleasure, Arline loved big band and easy listening music, romance novels, shopping, crocheting, soap operas, talk shows and good conversation. She is survived by her husband Robert of Ft. Wayne, Ind, a son Robert (Nancy) Kapp of Milwaukee, WI, 5 daughters; Virginia (Bill) Sweda of Mountain, WI, Patty (Dan) Kinsey of LaFarge, WI, Gloria (David) Derksen of Ferryville, WI, Rosemary (Frank) Connolly of Chatham, IL and Kathy (John) Jung of Surprise, AZ, 4 step-children, 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, a son Kenneth Kapp and a brother. A Memorial Service will be Weds., Dec. 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, WI with Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Weds., Dec. 12, 2007 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Harold Smock
Harold Leon "Duck" Smock was born August 27, 1941, on a farm near Fayette, Iowa, to John and Hattie (Stevens) Smock. He passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007, in the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa, at the age of 66 years.
He attended the Valley of Elgin High School. Harold grew up in Wadena and also lived in the Postville area. In his earlier years Harold worked for several area farmers and also at the Wadena Creamery. After moving to Postville he was employed by Hall Roberts' Son and Iowa Excel. He also owned and operated Harold's small engine repair. Recently he had lived in Missouri, returning to Wadena in 2003.
Harold enjoyed both hunting and fishing and also hunting for mushrooms. He also liked to watch professional wrestling on television.
Harold was married to Barbara Kohrs on April 25, 1963. They were the parents of three children, Steven, Brad and Darrin. They were later divorced. He is survived by two sons, Steven Smock, Clermont, Iowa, and Bradley (Gina) Smock, Prairie du Chien, four grandchildren, Brittany Smock, Shawna Dahl, Kelsie Smock, and Tyler Smock, a sister, Lillian Mahoney, Cedar Rapids, IA, a sister-in-law, Jody Smock, many nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Darrin Smock, three brothers, John, Gordon, and Rodney, a sister, Mary, and a nephew Mark.
A Memorial service for Harold Smock was held Friday, November 30, 2007, at 7 p.m. in Schutte's Clermont Funeral Chapel in Clermont, Iowa. Pastor Rusty Phillips officiated. Visitation was Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Inurnment will be at later date.

MAE REIGER
Mae A. Reiger, age 90, of Wauzeka, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at the Prairie Maison Nursing home in Prairie du Chien.
She was born May 1, 1917 in Eastman, the daughter of Anthony and Agnes (Atchison) Picha. She married Charles Skellinger in 1934 and later divorced. She then married Raymond Reiger on March 18, 1955 in Eastman. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2005. Mae and Raymond lived a very simple life and enjoyed their pets.
She is survived by a son Eugene Skellinger of Iowa. She is also survived by nieces and nephews along with a brother-in-law Frederick (Ruth) Reiger of Boscobel, sister-in-law Ruth Kessler of Onalaska. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers William, Walter, and Forest Picha. two sisters Violet Smethurst and Lyne Bouzeba, a step-daughter Nancy Torgenson and a step-son LaVerne Reiger and a step-grandchild Perry Torgenson.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Wazueka, Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at the church. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.

FLORENCE M. HAMILTON
FLORENCE M. HAMILTON, age 92, of Jefferson passed away on November 29, 2007 at Countryside Home in Jefferson. 
She was born on September 8, 1915 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Suhrada) Konicheck. She married Charles Hamilton on February 12, 1941; he preceded her in death on, December 17, 1993.She graduated form Prairie du Chien High School in 1933.æ Following her marriage to Charles they farmed in Wyalusing Wisconsin until she and her family moved to Jefferson in 1959.æ Florence was employed as a teller for the Prairie City Bank in Prairie du Chien and later employed as a manager of the Order Department at Schweiger Industries for 21 years retiring in 1980.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson and the Council of Catholic Women.
She is survived by one son William Hamilton of Edinburg VA
One daughter Carol Hamilton of Brillion WI
9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 sisters; Helen Mezera, Myrtle Konicheck, and Grace Kozelka, one son Jack Hamilton, and one daughter Mary Jane Hamilton.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 1, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Coyle officiating, burial will be in the Parish Cemetery,
Friends may call from 3-7 on Friday evening at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral home in Jefferson, and then again on Saturday morning from 10a.m. until the time of Mass
Florence will be remembered for her faith in God, her love and loyalty to her family and friends, her great sense of humor, her fondness for plants and animals, and her unwavering courage in the face of adversity.æ Her loving memory will remain in our hearts forever.
Her family requests that memorial be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or to the Jefferson Community Foundation~Countryside Home.

FLORIAN LAUFENBERG
Florian Blase "Flip" Laufenberg age 78 of Bridgeport, WI died Sun., Nov. 25, 2007 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 1, 1929 in Highland, WI son of Ed and Catherine (Wolfe) Laufenberg. Flip was a cheesemaker at Fairview before entering the U.S. Army. He was badly wounded in combat in Korea. Bob Hope, in the company of Marilyn Maxwell pinned the Purple Heart on Flip's uniform in a German Hospital. In 1959 he began work at the Prairie Cabinet Shop and became a woodworking and laminating specialist. He later worked at 3M Company in Prairie du Chien as a rule and die maker, where he retired after 24 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna (Woodhouse) Laufenberg, 3 daughters; Bonnie (Steve) Slaght, Melita (Kent) Clemons and Linn Marie Laufenberg, 5 grandsons, a brother John (Gwen) Laufenberg, 3 sisters; Coletta (Felix) Munz, Rita Cordts and the special Dorothy (Jerold) Yarnell. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters; Mildred Buening and Grace Kitsemble, 3 brothers; Ray, Cletus and Hilary Laufenberg. Flip loved his family, hunting and the U.S.A. with all his heart.
Funeral services will be held graveside on Thurs., Nov. 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Walnut Mound Cemetery in Retreat, WI. Military honors will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Weds., Nov. 28, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, WI.www.garrityfuneralhome.com

GEORGE SHAWANO
George R. Shawano age 60 of Madison passed away Fri., Nov. 23, 2007 at Hospice Care Inc. in Madison, WI. He was born July 25, 1947 in Shawano, WI. He married Julie Wainwright on Aug. 1, 1975. George was a volunteer at Meriter Hospital in Madison for many years. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Julie Shawano of Madison, WI.
Funeral serices will be held graveside on Tues., Nov. 27, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, WI with Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

GEORGE WEBSTER
George E. Webster age 69 of Prairie du Chien passed away Weds., Nov. 21, 2007 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born March 3, 1938 in Prairie du Chien, son of Elmer and Agnes (Vanek) Webster. He served in the U.S. Army and later owned and operated a logging and timber buying business. He married Laura Storm on Apr. 24, 1974 in Galena, IL. She preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2007. He is survived by a son Greg (Andrea DuCharme) Webster of Prairie du Chien, a daughter Loretta (Steven) Cleven of Gays Mills, WI, 2 sisters; Stasia Sawvell of Chicago, IL and Elizabeth (Santos) Luna of Andrew, IA, 5 grandchildren; Claire, Olivia, Zach, Jacque and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 brothers; James and Charlie along with 2 sisters; Marla Ludvik and Charlotte Dahl. Funeral services will be Sun., Nov. 25, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sun., Nov. 25, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard at the beginning of the visitation. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Marissa Anne Zach
Marissa Anne Zach, baby daughter of Jason and Jessica (White) Zach, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 23, 2007, at the Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua. She was born in La Crosse Sept. 5, 2007. She is survived by her parents and a brother Xander, and a sister Olivia, all of Gays Mills; her maternal grandparents, Brad and Jane White of Glen Haven; paternal grandparents Bernard and Betty Zach, Gays Mills; her uncle Brian Zach, Gays Mills; aunts Katie White, Madison, Holly and Heather White, both of Glen Haven; maternal grandparents, Neil and Doris Garner, Glen Haven; step-grandparents Paul and Patsy White, Glen Haven; paternal grandmother Frances Zach, Eastman; other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Paul Campbell, paternal grandparents George Zach and Fred and Grace Smith. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Seneca. The Reverends Eugene Wolfe and Bart Timmerman will be concelebrants. Burial will follow in the Gays Mills Cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills, is assisting the family with arrangements.

LAURIE A. LAUFENBERG
Laurie A. Laufenberg, age 42, of Mount Hope, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at her home. She was born on March 4, 1965 in Boscobel, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Lou (Moris) Morgan. Laurie graduated from West Grant Grade School and High School. She then attended UW-Platteville and earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education. On June 4, 1988, she married Terry Laufenberg at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. During her career, Laurie taught at St. Mary's Catholic School, Bloomington, St. Gabriel's, Prairie du Chien, and River Ridge Elementary and Middle School. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and teacher. Laurie enjoyed fishing in her spare time.  Laurie is survived by her husband, Terry Laufenberg, Mount Hope; four children, Tonia, Brandon, Jordyn, and Blake Laufenberg, all at home; her mother, Mary Lou Sprosty, Patch Grove; her brothers and sisters, Barbara Meng, Woodbury, MN, Jim (Jean) Morgan, Mount Hope, Linda (Butch) Quick, Orfordville, Dennis (Diane) Morgan, Lancaster, Mary Ann (Dave) Redman, Prairie du Chien, Dorothy (Dave) Holtz, Tomah, Robert Morgan, Bagley, Donna (Mike) McKinney, Bagley, Betty (Jon) Cooley, Bagley, Kathy (Ron) Knapp, Mount Hope, Pat Morgan, Bagley, Mike (Cindy) Morgan, Greenfield, Rita Morgan, Apple Valley, MN, Chris (Brian) Krause, Alden, IA, and Bill (Nancy) Morgan, Patch Grove; her father-in-law, LeRoy Laufenberg, Mount Hope; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Darrell) Noethe, Bloomington, Bev (Gary) Esser, Rewey, Jeanie (Kurt) Kessler, Geneseo, IL, Nancy (Ron) Schmitz, Beetown, Ann (Tim) Wilkinson, Mount Hope, and Eddie (Chris) Laufenberg, Mount Hope; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Morgan; her stepfather, Art Sprosty; her mother-in-law, Ardith Laufenberg; and her infant brother, Philip Morgan. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. Burial will be in St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Mount Hope Township. Visitation will be held from 2­ 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Laurie A. Laufenberg memorial fund has been established, with proceeds going toward a scholarship in Laurie's honor. The Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

LAURENCE MAYER
Laurence Anthony Mayer, O. Praem., 76, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, Wis., and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's eternal kingdom on November 23, 2007. Our brother, Larry, was born on September 6, 1931, in McGregor, Iowa, to Anton and Pearl (DuCharme) Mayer. His home parish was St. John Nepomucene, Prairie du Chien, WI. Larry graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1950; received a B.A. degree in English from St. Norbert College, De Pere, in June 1959; studied liturgy at the Liturgisches Institute in Trier, Germany and did post graduate work at Notre Dame University receiving an M.A. in Liturgical Studies in 1978. On August 28, 1960, Larry entered St. Norbert Abbey where he was vested as a novice; professed Simple Vows on August 28, 1962; Solemn Vows on August 28, 1965 and was ordained to the Priesthood on September 1, 1965. Our brother, Larry, served as a faculty member at Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE, and Premontre High School, Green Bay, Wis. He served as a member of the Formation Team at St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, Santa Maria de la Vid Priory, Albuquerque, N.M. and Holy Spirit House of Studies, Chicago Ill. and he was the abbey liturgist and cantor from 1969 until 1985. During the summers of 1971 to 1973, Larry participated in a Special Study Project, Arcosanti, under the internationally known environmentalist/architect Paolo Soleri in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he further developed his love of nature and artistic skills. Through skillful planning as Grounds Keeper of the abbey property, he executed all of the landscape projects, which make up the natural environment of St. Norbert Abbey today. He was also responsible for the landscaping at Our Lady of Daylesford abbey in Paoli, Pa. and Santa Maria de la Vid Priory in Albuquerque, N.M. The various houses of the Order and individual confreres hold many of his artistic creations. Larry is survived by the Norbertine Community; three brothers, Bernard, Maurice, and John; two sisters, Mildred Sanders and Judith Krug; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Francis. The Reception of the Body/Vespers of the Dead were held at St. Norbert Abbey, on Monday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. Visitation followed. The Mass of Christian Burial was held in the Abbey Church on Tuesday, Rt. Rev. Gary J. Neville, O. Praem., Abbot of St. Norbert Abbey, will preside at the funeral liturgy. Rt. Rev. Jerome G. Tremel, O. Praem., Abbot Emeritus, preached the homily. Burial will be in the St. Norbert Abbey Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere, is in charge of the arrangements.

DARREN TOBERMAN
Darren Paul Toberman, 44, of Concord, Calif. died unexpectedly Friday, November 23, 2007, at his home. He was born June 4, 1963, son of Larry and the late Judith (Trautsch) Toberman. Darren was a native of Lawrenceburg, Ind. and long time Concord resident. For 25 years he was a Laborer Foreman in the Construction Field, and a member of Laborer's Union Local #261, San Francisco. He loved art work and doing character voices. He was also a diehard Green Bay Packers fan who brought laughter to the lives around him. Darren is lovingly survived by his wife Terri Wirth, children Christopher, Tiffany and Judith Toberman, Kimberly Libby and Daniel George; grandson Dominic Libby; siblings Jan, Tracy and Lane Toberman, Debbie Azevedo, Martin Bettis, and Brandi Davis; father and mother Larry & Sherry Toberman and former wife Nickie Toberman. He was preceded in death by his brother Barry Toberman (1968) and his mother Judith Toberman (1968). Funeral services will be held graveside on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Eastman. Friends may call at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, from 12 noon until the time of departure for the cemetery.

PAUL PINARD
Paul A. Pinard, 88, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at Prairie Maison following a long illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 17, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military honors will be accorded by Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Paul is survived by his wife Mary Jo of Prairie du Chien; a son Ross Pinard of Verona; daughter Katie Emerson of Killeen, Texas; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to Prairie du Chien Honor Guard at 225 N. Beaumont Suite 137 Prairie du Chien, WI. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family. Paul was born January 20, 1919, in St. Paul, Minn. to Armand and Marie (Kuhlenkamp) Pinard. He grew up and attended school in Chicago, Ill. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard before joining the Army on January 20, 1940. He was assigned to coastal defenses, in Maine, the Panama Canal Zone, and in South America. He was sent to Europe during the Battle of the Bulge and other operations in Europe. He returned to the states in 1945 and was assigned to ROTC at Campion High School and later at Loras College in Dubuque. He served in Korea from 1952 until 1953, returned to Campion and later was assigned to Germany. He retired from the Army in 1961, with the rank of ISG. He met and married Mary Jo Hammel on August 28, 1948, while assigned at Campion. He worked for Shihata Enterprises, helped the city during the flood of 1965, worked for Knapp Furniture, and National Decorated Metal Co. He joined the US Postal Service in 1967 and worked there until his retirement. Paul was active in city council, school board, Board of Review, honorary life member of WI Congress of Parents and Teachers, PTA, Boy Scouts, and many other organizations. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, sister Laurette, brother-in-law Arthur; nephew Joel Scheel, mother-in-law Sylvia Konicheck Davis, brother and sister-in-law Robert and Barbara Hammel.

LAURENCE ANTHONY MAYER, O. PRAEM.
Laurence Anthony Mayer, O. Praem., age 76, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's eternal kingdom on November 23, 2007.
Our brother, Larry, was born on September 6, 1931, in McGregor, Iowa, to Anton and Pearl (DuCharme) Mayer. His home parish was St. John Nepomucene, Prairie du Chien, WI.
Larry graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1950; received a B.A. degree in English from St. Norbert College, De Pere, in June 1959; studied liturgy at the Liturgisches Institute in Trier, Germany and did post graduate work at Notre Dame University receiving an M.A. in Liturgical Studies in 1978.
On August 28, 1960, Larry entered St. Norbert Abbey where he was vested as a novice; professed Simple Vows on August 28, 1962; Solemn Vows on August 28, 1965 and was ordained to the Priesthood on September 1, 1965.
Our brother, Larry, served as a faculty member at Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE, and Premontre High School, Green Bay, WI. He served as a member of the Formation Team at St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, Santa Maria de la Vid Priory, Albuquerque, NM and Holy Spirit House of Studies, Chicago IL and he was the abbey liturgist and cantor from 1969 until 1985.
During the summers of 1971 to 1973, Larry participated in a Special Study Project, Arcosanti, under the internationally known environmentalist/architect Paolo Soleri in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he further developed his love of nature and artistic skills. Through skillful planning as Grounds Keeper of the abbey property, he executed all of the landscape projects, which make up the natural environment of St. Norbert Abbey today. He was also responsible for the landscaping at Our Lady of Daylesford abbey in Paoli, PA and Santa Maria de la Vid Priory in Albuquerque, NM. The various houses of the Order and individual confreres hold many of his artistic creations.
Larry is survived by the Norbertine Community; three brothers, Bernard, Maurice, and John; two sisters, Mildred Sanders and Judith Krug; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Francis.
The Reception of the Body/Vespers of the Dead will be held at St. Norbert Abbey, on Monday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will follow until 9:00 p.m. and will continue on Tuesday, November 27 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Abbey Church on Tuesday, November 27 at 4:30 p.m. Rt. Rev. Gary J. Neville, O. Praem., Abbot of St. Norbert Abbey, will preside at the funeral liturgy. Rt. Rev. Jerome G. Tremel, O. Praem., Abbot Emeritus, will preach the homily.
Burial will be in the St. Norbert Abbey Cemetery. 

VIOLA KANE
Viola H. Kane age 95 of Prairie du Chien passed away Fri., Nov. 23, 2007 at the Prairie Maison Health Care Center. She was born March 19, 1912 in Waterloo, IA, daughter of Burtus and Inez (Robinson) McGregor. She married George Johnson in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1974. She married Kenneth Kane on Nov. 10, 1979 at St. Edwards Church in Waterloo, IA. She is survived by her husband Kenneth of Prairie du Chien, 2 daughters; Dixie (Guy) Buhrow of Osage, IA and Sandi (Dave) Todd of Urbandale, IA, 2 sons; Larry (Joleen) Johnson of Harpers Ferry, IA and Johnnie (Rosemary) Johnson of Viroqua, WI, 2 sisters; Mae Ahlhelm of Waterloo, IA and Maxine Offerman of Manchester, IA, 23 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, a son Thomas Johnson, 4 brothers and a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Mon., Nov. 26, 2007 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Sun., Nov. 25, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. Gabriel's Church, where there will be a rosary at 4:00 PM and a wake scripture at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie Catholic Schools. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

IVAN STEVENSON
Ivan Stevenson, 82, of rural Ferryville, passed away peacefully, Nov. 18, 2007, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
He was born April 17, 1925, in Towerville area, the son of Robert and Bertha (Helgerson) Stevenson; where he spent his childhood. Ivan and his parents moved to the Buck Creek Ridge, Ferryville. On March 3, 1948, he married Evelyn Warren from Retreat; they were married at the Kickapoo Parsonage by Pastor Finstade. Ivan and his brother Adolph farmed together up until 1987 when he retired; and moved down in the valley of Buck Creek. Ivan hauled can milk for Don Heiar for fourteen years for all the local farms near Ferryville, while they were farming.
After retirement, he worked for 18 years at the Red Barn Resort in Lansing, for his daughter and son-in-law, Dennis and Debra Troendle; he also was the custodian for Utica Lutheran Church for 12 years.
Ivan enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, dancing, playing cards and visiting with everyone.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 60 years, Evelyn; their children, Wyman (Linda) of Onalaska, Terry (Marcia) of Ferryville, Brian (Dawn) of Prairie du Chien, and daughter, Debra (Dennis) Troendle, Lansing, Iowa; by ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also by his brother, Adolph, Ferryville, and three sisters, Edith Emerson, Viroqua, Joyce (Norm) Fryseth, Ferryville, and Bernilda McDowell, Viroqua. Ivan will be joining his parents Robert and Bertha Stevenson.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Utica Lutheran Church, Pastor Pam Lojewski officiated with burial to follow in the Utica Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills assisted the family with arrangements.
Helen M. Cowell, 93, of Hazleton, Iowa, died Sunday afternoon, November 18, 2007 at the Oelwein Healthcare Center in Oelwein, Iowa after a brief illness.
Funeral services were Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hazleton, Rev. Jason Princer officiated with interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Hazleton, Iowa. A Memorial Fund has been established.
Survivors include: four children, Barbara (Don) Stubbs of Garner, Jean (Jim) Snively of Clarion, Tom (Barbara) Cowell of Fairbank and Dale (Judy) Cowell of Wauzeka; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Loretta Smith of Oelwein, Florence Temple of Irving, Texas and Shirley (Wayne) Stockwell of Indianapolis, Ind.; three brothers, Russell Walker of Buffalo, Wyo., Robert (Ruth) Walker of Arlington and James (Elaine) Walker of Oelwein and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Howard on November 24, 1996; four sisters, Gert, Blanche, Ruth and Betty, brother, Joe and a great-granddaughter Paige.

HELEN WALKER COWELL
Helen Mae Walker was born on September 2, 1914 at Oelwein, Iowa, daughter of John and Gertrude (Cannon) Walker. She graduated from Oelwein High School. Helen was united in marriage to Howard Becker Cowell on June 8, 1935 at the Trinity United Methodist Church Parsonage at Hazleton, Iowa. The couple farmed with Howard's parents south of Bryantsburg where Helen learned everything she needed to know about being a farm wife from her mother-in-law, Carrie Cowell. Helen and Howard moved to a farm southwest of Independence and then to a farm west of Hazleton. They later purchased a farm near Aurora where they also raised turkeys. The couple then moved to a farm west of Hazleton in 1956. During the next few years Helen worked as a cook at Oelwein Junior High School. Helen and Howard then moved to Gilmore City where they purchased and managed a trailer court for a few years. They moved back to the town of Hazleton where they made their home for many years.
Helen was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she enjoyed quilting with the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed collecting cookbooks, baking, cooking and working at her crafts.

PAUL KAVON
The funeral liturgy for Paul M. Kavon was celebrated Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plen- tywood, Mont., interment with military honors in Plentywood cemetery. A vigil rite was held Friday at St. Joseph Church.
Paul, 87 died early Tuesday morning at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since Sept. 8, 2007.
Paul was born January 27, 1920, at Eastman, son of Anthony William and Mathilda (Maha) Kavon. He attended school in Eastman and Seneca, then entered the U.S. Navy, serving for 6 1/2 years. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, 12 other naval engagements and the sinking of the USS Helena.
After he was discharged from the Navy, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a railway mail clerk. He headquartered out of Chicago and traveled west, working in the Chicago Post Office and the St. Paul Post Office.
On September 14, 1948 he married Anna Stacia Hammel, at New Albin, Iowa.
In 1953 he resigned his commission with the postal service and came west to farm, first for his uncle, Joe Kavon, north of Plentywood, and later purchased the farm and continued to farm until he retired in 1980. After retirement he enjoyed planting and caring for trees on the farm, and often marveled at how they had thrived over the years since.
Paul is survived by his four sons: Michael P. Kavon and his wife Karin of Plentywood and their two boys Kevin and Karl; Howard P. Kavon of Plentywood, Richard R. Kavon and his wife Roberta of Plentywood and their children, Rachelle and Keith and Arhur l. Kavon of Boise, Idaho. He was preceded in death of his wife Anna Stacia on Sept. 8, 2006; by three brothers, Anthony ("Tony") W. Kavon of Plentywood; Martin J. Kavon and Daniel J. Kavon, both of Wisconsin; and by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Zlabek of Eastman and Mrs. Virginia Dahman of Prairie du Chien.
The Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood assisted the family.

Marie C. Hofer Lloyd
Marie C. (Koch) Hofer Lloyd, 85, formerly of McGregor, IA passed away on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Granger IA.
Marie was born Feb. 2, 1922, to Frank and Catherine (Halbur) Koch in Petersburg, NE. After high school she moved with a brother to Lamont, IA where she met and married Carl Dale Hofer. In 1946 she and Carl opened an appliance and TV/radio business in McGregor, where Marie spent the next 56 years. After Carl's death in 1959, she married Cyril J. Lloyd. He passed away in 1997. Together they had two children and operated Lloyd's Radio and TV in McGregor until the business was sold in 1986 to Triax Communications. Marie was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a charter member of the McGregor chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America and the American Legion Auxiliary, and was an active member of the St. Mary's Women's Guild. Marie moved to Des Moines in 2002 to be nearer to her family.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John, Frank, Joseph, Louis, Alfred, and Andrew; sisters, Theresa Magsamen and Anna Magsamen; and two grandsons, Gabriel Hofer and Christopher Penza.
Marie will be sadly missed by five children: Lavonne (Jim) Shedivy of Longboat Key, FL, Leon (Mary Jo) Hofer of West Des Moines, IA, Larry (Blanca) Hofer of Arvada, CO, Mary Ann Lloyd Penza of Beaverton, OR, James (Tricia) Lloyd of Urbandale, IA; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
"Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in McGregor, IA. Friends may call on Friday 4 - 8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor. A rosary will be said at 4 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or to the Catholic Daughters of America.

Deborah Sue Dickey
Deborah Sue Dickey entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was 49 years of age.
Deborah was born April 18, 1958 at Independence, IA, the daughter of Kenneth and Patricia Reed Peck. She attended East Buchanan Schools, graduating with the class of 1976. She furthered her education at the University of La Crosse, where she received her bachelors degree in social work.
Deb was united in marriage to Michael (Mick) Dickey on Sept. 21, 1985 at the Peck farm, north of Winthrop. To this union were born two children, Austin and Michala. Deb worked for twenty years as a Juvenile Social Worker at the Crawford County Human Services until health forced her retirement. Deb liked working with stained glass, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, rug hooking, and was an avid reader. After her eyesight failed she really enjoyed listening to books on tape.
Survivors include her husband, Mick Dickey of McGregor; her daughter Michala Dickey of McGregor; two step-children, Jay (Tatiana) Dickey of Madison, Shelly (Colin Johnson) Dickey of Ireland; two step-grandchildren, Sofia Dickey and Finnian Stafford Johnson; her brother, David (Jody) Peck of Winthrop IA; one nephew, Wade Peck; and one niece, Rianna Peck; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant son Austin Kenneth Dickey.
Friends may call 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Fawcett Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winthrop, IA.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov 15, 2007 in the Fawcett Funeral Home, with Pastor Dean Schlitter officiating. Interment will be in Fremont Township Cemetery, north of Winthrop. Online condolences may be sent to the family at fawcettsfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

LYLE BIERMAN
Lyle N. Bierman, 77, died with dignity on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born September 1, 1930, in Potosi, the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Schollmeyer) Bierman.
Lyle married Frances (Fran) Pintz on June 10, 1961, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman.
He grew up on his parents farm near Brodtville in Grant County, and graduated from Patch Grove High School in 1948. Lyle served in the U S Army Infantry in Korea from 1951 to 1953, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star and the South Korea Commendation Medal.
After his Honorable Discharge, he returned to farming briefly and then took pride in a 31 year career in heavy construction, notably on such projects as the Queen of Peace Chapel at Sinsinawa, the UW-Madison Engineering Building, Helen White Library, the Capital Center, Jackson Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital, Red Cross Building, Nine Springs, Forest Products and many others. Following his retirement he worked at Devils Head Ski Resort and Golf Course, Merrimac, for 22 years. He was dedicated to gardening, home improvement, and yardwork. He became an expert upholsterer and taught classes in it at night school.
Lyle was dedicated to hunting, especially deer, with his son. A lifelong avid fisherman, he looked forward the past 19 years to family vacations at Boulder Junction with its challenges on area lakes. He was an avid sports fan and an ardent Green Bay Packer fan. Lyle will be remembered for his hard work, delightful sense of humor, quick wit, loyal friendship, enjoyment of children, and surprises such as growing a beard for the 125 Sauk City Jubilee.
Lyle is survived by his wife Fran; a son David of Sauk City; sisters Darlene (Jim) Gerke of LaCrosse, and Patricia Herr of Bagley; sister-in-law Margaret (Lester) Beitelspacher of Watertown, S.D. brother in-law Frank (Damaris) Pintz, Sr., of Eastman. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Frank and Margaret Pintz; brothers in-law LeRoy Boldt and John Herr; and sister in-law Mary Lou Murphy. A mass of Christian burial was held Monday, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church Sauk City with Fr. Miguel Galvez officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Lachmund-Cramer VFW post 7694. The Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, assisted the family.

GREG FISHER
Greg J. Fisher, 38, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Eastman passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 2, 1969, in Prairie du Chien son of Greg and Karen (Rooney) Fisher.
Greg farmed most of his life and was an avid coon hunter. He is survived by his father Greg (Mary) Fisher of Eastman, a brother Jeff (Karen) Fisher of Prairie du Chien, and a sister Pamela (Kevin) Fisher of LaCrescent, Minn., along with a special friend Clancy Jorgensen. He was preceded in death by his mother.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday 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.

CHARLES LANG
Charles W. "Chuck" Lang, 87, of Holmen and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at his home.
He was born January 27, 1920, in Prairie du Chien son of Charles and Laura (Steiner) Lang. He worked at the Woolen Mill in Prairie du Chien.
He married Myra Hazen on June 18, 1941 in Wauzeka.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the China-Burma-India area during WW II.
He then established a partnership in the Prairie Cabinet Shop where he spent 31 years as a talented cabinet maker. Chuck's cabinetwork still hangs in many homes, churches and business' in the area. He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church, the VFW and the Eagles Club.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Myra Lang of Holmen; a daughter Susan Polodna of Holmen, two sons, Charles (Caryl) of Gold Canyon, Ariz. and Alan (Kathy) of Cable; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers, an infant sister and a granddaughter Jennifer Polodna.
A Memorial service was Saturday, November 10, at the United Methodist Church, with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is serving the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

JAMES READY
James Roger Ready, age 60, of Platteville died Friday, November 9, 2007 at his home.  James Roger Ready was born to Lynn and Alma (Clark) Ready on June 29, 1947 in the Town of Little Grant, Wisconsin.  James graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965. He attended Platteville State College.  James served in the U. S. Army from December 5, 1969 to his discharge on February 15, 1972.  While in the Army, James was a member of the prestigious Green Berets.  James was an avid reader and loved to converse in a variety of subjects.
James was a loving father to Damian Bryce and Sierra Renee Ready.
He is survived by his mother Alma, three sisters: Mary Lynn (Dan) Runyan,
Catherine Marie (Tony) Brendemuehl, Rebecca Ruth (Ed) Levine.
One brother, Lynn David Ready preceded him in death in 1998, and his father Lynn Fred Ready in 1993.
There will be no funeral service at this time. A memorial service will beheld on June 28, 2008 at the family farm. All friends and family welcome.  Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville is serving the family.

Norman W. Otte
Norman W. Otte, age 50, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born Jan. 28, 1957, in Hartford, son of Norman and Dorothy (Krause) Otte. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend and will be sadly missed by all.
He is survived by his children, Tyson of Patch Grove, Jason of Lancaster, Joey of Prairie du Chien, Bradley and Brandon both of Hartford, Elrich, Lorena and Fantasia all of Wauzeka, a brother Ronald of Atlanta, GA, a sister Diane (Wesley) Priesgen of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren, Emmi, Skyler and Eley. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Norman's life will be Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Timber Lanes in Prairie du Chien. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. at the Berndt Funeral Home in Hartford, . Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, from 2 p.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Maris Bowman
Maris Bowman, 47, of Prairie du Chien, died at his home, 821 S. Dousman St., on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007.
Maris was born Sept. 12, 1960, in Prairie du Chien. He attended school in the Wauzeka area and at the age of 13 he went to live in Kansas City. He graduated in 1979 from Holy Family Center in Wichita, KS. He returned to the Prairie du Chien area in 1988. He worked for Lori Knapp, Inc. for 12 years in the food program. He loved his job and enjoyed picking up and delivering groceries. Maris has a very special friend, a black cat named Blackie.
Services were Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home, Rev. Stuart Allen officiated. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

ROBERT L. JOHNSON
Robert L. Johnson, 61, of Clinton, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at his home in Clinton.
Robert Lee Johnson was born on July 14, 1946, in Boscobel, the son of Charles and Irene (Cleven) Johnson.  He married Patricia Oberhart on July 9, 1977 in Geneva, Ill.
He was a plant manager with Dynaweld Trailer in Aurora, Illinois for over 20 years. 
He enjoyed spending his time on his houseboat on the Mississippi River and remodeling his home that he purchased in Clinton. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Clinton IA; one son, Robert Wiemerslage of Waterloo, IA; his daughter, Chris Mergen of Prairie du Chien; his step-son: Byran (Chantell) Splinter of Marengo, Ill., and his step-daughter, Dawn (Steve) Steinmann of Marengo, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Patty (Kenneth) Hausner of Campbellsport, and Terri (Larry) Klema of Bagley; one brother, Jerry (Lorraine) Johnson of Broadhead, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John.
Memorial Services were Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Ron Lott and Rev. Jon Booth officiated.
Online condolences may be expressed to Robert's family by visiting his obituary at www.snellzornig.com.

ELEANOR CONNELL
Eleanor L. Connell, 88, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 31, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo of natural causes. She was born March 19, 1919, in Waterloo, daughter of Leo P. and Sybilla C. Kaumanns Gindt. She married Richard T. Connell on January 20, 1940, at St. John's Catholic Church in Waterloo. An immaculate homemaker, her family was her greatest joy. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Michael (Jackie) of Mission, Texas, Robert (Linda) of Waterloo, Iowa, and Charlie (Terri) of Prairie du Chien; eight grandchildren including Valerie Connell of Ames, formerly of Prairie du Chien; 15 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; a nephew, David (Judi) Halbmaier of Washburn, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, 233-3393, assisted the family. Condolences may be offered at the website: www.hagartywaychoffgrarup. com, or CT Connell @Century tel.net. Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Cedar Valley Hospice.

ALFRED REED
Alfred E. "Al" Reed, 68, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born May 13, 1939. in Prairie du Chien son of Orlan "Dutch" and Cora (Ryder) Reed.
He married Dorothy Martie on November 17, 1958, in Preston, Minn.
He worked at National Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien and Hy Grade Meat Packing in Postville, Iowa. He later retired from Wyalusing Academy after 14 years as a child care worker.
Al was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an awarded and well known collector of Indian artifacts. In later years he donated his collection to the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse Archeological Society. Some of this collection is now on display at the Fort Crawford Museum in Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Prairie du Chien; his three children, Donald, Donna and Deborah Reed all of Prairie du Chien, a brother Harold of Hazel Green; three sisters, Kathy (Fred) Edwards and Sara (John) Schmidt both of Bloomington, and Carol Reed of Prairie du Chien along with two grandchildren, Katlin and Kayla. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Irwin "Brother" Reed.
A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2007 from 4 p.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. www.garrityfuneralhome. com

LEONARD GENO
Leonard H. Geno, 87 of Ferryville, died Monday, October 29, 2007, at his home. He was born on January 21, 1920, in Luana, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Mary (McShane) Geno.
On October 28, 1943, he was united in marriage to Ruth A. Hager and Leonard farmed for many years. He also worked at the button factory in Lansing, Iowa from 1967 to 1972. In 1972 Leonard and Ruth purchased what was known as Geno's Bar and Grill in Ferryville and owned and operated it until retiring in 1980.
Leonard loved hunting and fishing and he and Ruth enjoyed dances on Saturday nights.
He is survived by four children, Ivanelle (Ben) Saenz of California, Julie Geno of Kenosha, Rick (Helen) Geno of Rothschild, and Marsha Geno of La Crosse; six grandchildren, Doug Saenz, Nicole Quackenbush, Julie Lueck, Angela Geno, Allison Haller, and Amber Geno; two great-grandchildren, Mattie Quackenbush and Trent Geno; one brother, LaVerne (Anna Mae) Geno of Waukon, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Clifford on February 5, 1994, his wife, Ruth, on January 11, 1995, and two sisters, Ruth Schutte and Jesse Lund.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 2, at 11 a.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 320 Main (Hwy 82) in DeSoto. Pastor Libby Howe will officiate with burial in the Ferryville Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday after 10 a.m, at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in DeSoto. Online condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of DeSoto is serving the family.

AGNES GRIMME
Agnes Bernadette (Crowley) Grimme, 88, Fennimore, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007, the Feast of the Guardian Angel.
Agnes was born September 4, 1919 on Crowley Ridge in Crawford County. She was the daughter of James E. Crowley and Catherine (Cull) Crowley.
She married Burton Frederick Eli Grimme on November 26, 1946 in Seneca. They enjoyed 41 years together until Burton's death on December 10, 1987.
Agnes attended St. Mary's Academy, a boarding school in Prairie du Chien. In 1937 she graduated from teachers college. From there she taught 12 years in Crawford County in one room rural schools.
After raising her five children on the farm in Hickory Grove Township Agnes heard the call to return to teaching. She taught religious education and bible school at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore.
Agnes enjoyed making rosaries, playing cards, fishing, collecting angels and especially spending time with her family and friends. On the farm she was known for her cooking, canning and gardening. The door was always open to family and friends, whoever needed a home. Agnes was very devoted to her Catholic faith.
Agnes was very proud to pass her Irish heritage on to anyone who would accept it.
Surviving are her children, Patricia (Cliff) Sendzik of Green Bay, Bernard (Kathy) Grimme of Fennimore, Joseph (Donna) Grimme of Fennimore, Susan (Carl) Droessler of East Dubuque, Ill. and Diane Heisz, fiance John Hernan of Boscobel. Eleven grandchildren, Casey (Jeannie) Grimme, Pete Grimme, Amanda Grimme, Jason (Sara) Grimme, Ben (Darlene) Grimme, Tina Droessler, Charlie Droessler, Tami (Aaron) Alcorn, Connie Droessler, Brian (Jenifer) Heisz and Jenni Heisz. Also surviving are eight great grandchildren; three sisters, Delrosa Bruns, Elieen (Walt) Hermsen and Kathleen Adkins and many other relatives and friends. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Burton Grimme, her parents, a grandson, P.J. Grimme, three brothers, Eddie Crowley, Bernard Crowley and James Crowley, two sisters, Hazel Bussman and Bernice Fazel.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to Hospice, Grant County Health Dept., Home Care Select, Dr. Eric Slane, Dr. Christian Schultheis, her sister Kathleen for the 24 hour care and to all that made her life special.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 6 at the St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church in Mt. Hope Township, Grant County, with burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Fennimore. Father Howard Barch officiated and Larson Family Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund was established in her loving memory.

FRAN MOLON
Fran Molon, 88, of Prairie du Chien died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor Iowa.
There will be no services, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718,Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718.
Fran was born in Marquette, Iowa, on Sept. 21, 1919, to Ed and Clara (Lewis) Drallmeier.  She was married to Ed Molon who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Wilson of Madison, Wis.; one grandson, Scott (Teri) Schuricht of Peoria, Ill.; two great-grandchildren.
The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family. 

LINDA MATTHEWS
Linda (Thornton) Matthews of Phoenix, Ariz. passed away October 18, 2007.
She was married to James Matthews and has three daughters, Jamie, Melinda and Brenda. She has six grandchildren, Thomas, Samantha, Sandra, Sabrina, Michael and Steven.
She is survived by four sisters, Florence Baumann of Madison, Dorothy (Gray) Drury of Schofield, Wis., Betty Schulz of Prairie du Chien and Bonnie (Kris) Ackerman of Glendale, Ariz.
She is also survived by four brothers, Ronald (Beatrice) Thornton of Corbin, Ill., Reuben (Helen) Thornton of Aurora, Ill., Walter (Joyce) Thornton of Prairie du Chien, David (Diane) Thornton of Peoria, Ill. Numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, her father Herold Thornton, her mother Virginia Thornson and a sister Judy Thornton.

VIRGINIA O'BRIEN
Virginia A. O'Brien, 85, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 14, 1922, in Ferryville, daughter of Ralph and Sylvia (Moore) Torgerson.
She was a graduate of the Vernon County Teachers College and later the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
She married Clement O'Brien on February 19, 1944. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1989.
She taught at South Elementary School, Seneca, and St. Gabriel's School, Prairie du Chien. Virginia was an active member of the American Cancer Society and the Crawford County Homemakers Group. She served on the Crawford County Human Services Board for 26 years and enjoyed quilting. She was an active member of both St. Wenceslaus and St. Johns churches.
She is survived by four children, Sharon (John) Warwick of Minneapolis, Minn., Mary (Daniel) Clausen of New Holstein, Michael (Lynn) O'Brien of Reedsburg, and Allen (Michele) O'Brien of Eastman; her siblings, Lucetta Hobbs of Evansville, Juanita Cumpton of Pardeeville, Ramona Nelson of Hanover, Ill., Sylvia Engen of Waunakee, Ralph Togerson Jr. of LaCrosse, twins, Artis (DeWayne) Aasen of Mindoro, and Arla (Norman) Page of Onalaska, and Mary Ann (Gaylen) Brudos of Ferryville, nine grandchildren, Aaron (Karen) Warwick, Erica (David) Vetrovec, Andrea (Andy) Krawczyk, Diana Clausen, Sylvia O'Brien, Liam (Dallas) O'Brien, Wendy, Cheryl and Darci O'Brien, four great-grandchildren, Sophia, Henry and Stella Warwick and Grace Krawczyk, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister Patricia George, a brother George Torgerson and a great grandchild Michaela O'Brien.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, October 22, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Eastman. Friends may call at the church at the time of services. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or Prairie Catholic Schools. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

VERNON LESSARD
Vernon "Buzz" Lessard, age 81, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at the Veterans Medical Center in Tomah.
He was born May 7, 1926 in Prairie du Chien, son of George and Jenethel (Guardipi) Lessard. Buzz boxed through elementary and high school and later in the U.S. Navy. He was a Golden Gloves Champion and fought professionally for several years. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WW II where he received a Purple Heart. He married Dorritt Fisher on Sept. 3, 1946, at St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien. After the service he worked as a superintendent for the Arizona Dept. of Transportation for 28 years before his retirement. He coached in the Babe Ruth Baseball League and Pop Warner Football for over 20 years in the Phoenix area. His design for a baseball field was used for more than 20 parks throughout the State of Arizona.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Dorritt Lessard of Prairie du Chien; four sons, Patrick (Sandra) of Prairie du Chien, Vance (Susie) of Ashburn, VA, Michael of Phoenix, AZ and Shawn of Prairie du Chien; nine grandchildren, Vance, Aimee, Andrea, Eric, Nicole, Donna, Helen, Charles and John along with seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 ,from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a rosary at 7 p.m. garrityfuneralhome.com

Eva Eberling
Eva Eberling, age 66, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2007, in Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital.

ROBERT E. FRAZIER
Robert E. Frazier, age 77, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Boscobel, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.
He was born June 27, 1930, in Muscoda to James and Amy (Bartels) Frazier. He was a veteran of the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. He was a life long plasterer in the Boscobel area where he owned and operated his own business for many years. Bob trained many of the local plasterers.
He is survived by a son, Greg Frazier, Boscobel; step-daughters Penny (Charles) Riemenapp, Boscobel, Dixie (Arnie) Burgus, Boscobel; a grandson, Jacob Starkey of La Crosse; sisters Ellen Chitwood of Mt. Zion, Lorretta of OK; brothers Clifford (Beth) Frazier, Blue River, and Wilburn Frazier of Janesville; special friend, Lenora Heilmann of Prairie du Chien; furry companion, Mona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lorraine; daughter Jeannie, granddaughter Jessica; three stepsons.
Services were held Monday, October 22, 2007, at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel. Pastor James Frazier officiated. There will be a private family burial on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Blue River Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post # 134, and the Gilbertson-Pitzer V.F.W. Post # 10393.

ROY W. MESSLING
Roy W. Messling, age 70, of Cassville and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at the Veteran's Medical Center in Tomah, after a battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 21, 1937 in Prairie du Chien son of William and Nellie (Whitaker) Messling. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked at Nelson Hardwoods in Prairie du Chien until his retirement. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his grandchildren. Roy was an active member of the Big River Long Rifles and enjoyed Rendezvous. He is survived by his children, John (Dawn) Messling of Evansville, WY and their children; Michael, Cheyenne and Johnathon; Jennifer (Scott) Boxrucker of Cassville and their children, Brandon and Britney; Sara (Mike Cockerham) Calvert of Huxley, IA and her children, Elvis, Aryan and Ali; a brother, Donald Messling of Toston, MT; and a sister Lu (Jim) Lechnir of Janesville. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. Military Rites will be accorded at 4 p.m. by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family interment will be held at a later date. garrityfuneralhome.com

Catherine A. Specht
Catherine A. "Cassie" Specht, age 80, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA.
She was born Jan. 6, 1927, in La Crosse, daughter of Albert and Katherine (Rooney) Arenz. She married Harry Kiedrowski in La Crosse and he preceded her in death in 1968. She later married Charles Specht on Oct. 10, 1970 in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2005. She managed Arenz Shoe Company in La Crosse, for many years until her retirement.
She is survived by three sisters, Margaret Nekola of La Crosse, Roslyn Kellock of Palos Verdes, CA and Alberta Atkinson of Seneca. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two brothers, Ed and James Arenz along with a sister Mary Ellen Shihata.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery in La Crosse. Friends may call at the church on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.garrityfuneralhome.com

LAURIE A. LAUFENBERG
Laurie A. Laufenberg, age 42, of Mount Hope, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at her home.
She was born on March 4, 1965 in Boscobel, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Lou (Moris) Morgan. Laurie graduated from West Grant Grade School and High School. She then attended UW-Platteville and earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education. On June 4, 1988, she married Terry Laufenberg at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. During her career, Laurie taught at St. Mary's Catholic School, Bloomington, St. Gabriel's, Prairie du Chien, and River Ridge Elementary and Middle School. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and teacher. Laurie enjoyed fishing in her spare time. 
Laurie is survived by her husband, Terry Laufenberg, Mount Hope; four children, Tonia, Brandon, Jordyn, and Blake Laufenberg, all at home; her mother, Mary Lou Sprosty, Patch Grove; her brothers and sisters, Barbara Meng, Woodbury, MN, Jim (Jean) Morgan, Mount Hope, Linda (Butch) Quick, Orfordville, Dennis (Diane) Morgan, Lancaster, Mary Ann (Dave) Redman, Prairie du Chien, Dorothy (Dave) Holtz, Tomah, Robert Morgan, Bagley, Donna (Mike) McKinney, Bagley, Betty (Jon) Cooley, Bagley, Kathy (Ron) Knapp, Mount Hope, Pat Morgan, Bagley, Mike (Cindy) Morgan, Greenfield, Rita Morgan, Apple Valley, MN, Chris (Brian) Krause, Alden, IA, and Bill (Nancy) Morgan, Patch Grove; her father-in-law, LeRoy Laufenberg, Mount Hope; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Darrell) Noethe, Bloomington, Bev (Gary) Esser, Rewey, Jeanie (Kurt) Kessler, Geneseo, IL, Nancy (Ron) Schmitz, Beetown, Ann (Tim) Wilkinson, Mount Hope, and Eddie (Chris) Laufenberg, Mount Hope; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Morgan; her stepfather, Art Sprosty; her mother-in-law, Ardith Laufenberg; and her infant brother, Philip Morgan.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. Burial will be in St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Mount Hope Township. Visitation will be held from 2­ 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Laurie A. Laufenberg memorial fund has been established, with proceeds going toward a scholarship in Laurie's honor. The Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.