Norma Breitbach
Aug. 18, 1920 - Feb. 20, 2010

Norma Jean Breitbach, 89, of McGregor, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Prairie du Chien
Hospital following an extended illness.
    Norma Jean Hessel was born August 18, 1920 at Waukon, Iowa. She was the daughter of Fred and
Josephine Howard, Hessel. She graduated form high school in Elkader. She excelled in basketball, and continued to have a love for the sport her entire life. On February 7, 1944 she was united in marriage to Norbert
Breitbach. They moved to McGregor in 1947 where they raised four children, Dianne, Neil, Jerry and
Deb. Norma worked and retired from 3M in Prairie du Chien.
    She is survived by one son, Jerry Breitbach of McGregor; two daughters, Dianne (Robert) Blum of
Holly Ridge, North Carolina and Deb Carney of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Norbert on Dec. 31, 2004 and her son Neil in 1982.
    Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in McGregor.
Friends may call one hour before service at the church. Inurnment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor.
The Rev. David Zimmer will officiate at the service. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Heiderscheit
August 30, 1927 - February 20, 2010

Phyllis Marie (Imhoff) Heiderscheit passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday.
February 20, 2010, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, Iowa.
    Phyllis was born on August 30, 1927 to Ignatius and Julia (Sheehan) Imhoff. She was a
ife-long member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where she was baptized, confirmed and married.
She graduated in 1944 from New Albin High School. She then, worked in Rochester, Minn. and Dubuque
 Iowa.She married Leonard Heiderscheit on June 14, 1948. They shared over 61 years together and
were blessed with nine children.
    Phyllis focused her life on her faith and her family. While Leonard worked outside the home to provide
for their family, Phyllis worked within the home to lovingly nurture their children. She was selfless in her commitment as a wife
and mother. Her greatest joys included praying, having family gatherings, attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities,
cheering on New Albin and Kee High sports teams, delivering treats and surprises to friends, dancing, especially the polka, and
having a full house.
    She is survived by her husband; and their beloved children, Michael (Melinda) of Pryor, Okla., Richard (Bebe) of La Crescent,
Minn., Mary (Alan) Orthaus of Lake City, Minn., Julie (Gene) Schultz of Lansing, Iowa, Mark (Kathleen) of New Albin, Iowa, Terry
(Kristin) of Rochester, Minn., Chris (Patty) of Holmen, Wis., Tim (Jill) of New Albin, Iowa and Pat (Janet) of Lansing, Iowa. Also
surviving are twenty-four cherished grandchildren, Alecia, Mollie, Emilie, Elise, Amy, Courtney, McKenze, Gabriel, Quin, Abraham,
David, Christina, Alexander, Donna, Tessie, Luka, Nellie, Evan, Julia, Colin, Coady, Matt, Jonathon, and Ellie; as well as
five treasured great-grandchildren, Lexi, Brennan, Mikey, Logan and Isabella; along with many special nieces and nephews;
and a sister-in-law, Patricia Imhoff Curran  and countless friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ruth; husband, Wilbur Mark; and her brothers and their wives, Vincent
 and Joyce of Edmund and Mickey, Robert and LuAnn, Lawrence and Rita, and James as well as two infant siblings Francis and
Catherine.
    The funeral mass will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, February 25 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Albin, Iowa. Fr. Daniel
Knipper will officiate at the service.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the New Albin Community Center. Interment will be at the church
cemetery. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing is in charge of arrangements.  
    The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the Thornton Manor staff, Dr. Cheri Olson, Donna Mahr and Daria Darling
for their loving care. And also a special thank-you to friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness.

Joseph Gordon
November 4, 1939 – February 11, 2010

Joseph David Gordon of McQueeney, Texas, died Feb. 11, 2010 at the age of 70.
    Joe was born in Marquette, Iowa.  He joined the Air Force, and eventually made Marion, Texas his home. After retiring, he
opened Joe’s Small Engine Repair. He eventually moved to McQueeney, Texas and changed the business name to J&L Services.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family. Under his rough exterior, he had a heart as big as
Texas.
    Joe is survived by his daughter Lisa Alfaro and her husband Charlie of LaVernia Texas; grandchildren, Kalin Skinner of LaVernia
Texas, Concheast and Tiffeny Koller, Sarah, Josephine and Blake Seward of Nev.; brothers, Fred Gordon (Kathy) of Cedar Rapids
Iowa, Don Gordon (Lee) of Marquette, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Katherine Gordon of Snowhill, Md., and numerous nieces & nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Josephine Gordon; wife, Shirley Gordon; sisters, Glenlyn “Jenny” Buehler
and Alice Wheeler; brother, Glen “Bud” Gordon.
    Funeral services were on Thursday, February 18 at Schertz Funeral Home, 2217 FM 3009, Schertz, Texas.

Kyle Boland
March 5 - 1984 - February 5, 2010

Kyle Joseph Boland, 25, of Ekalaka, Mont., passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 in a tragic fire in his home in Ekalaka. 
    Kyle was born, March 5, 1984 to Merle Joseph and Willa Warrington Boland in Prairie du Chien.
    Kyle loved hunting, outdoors, his motorcycle, four wheeling and working in the woods. He graduated from Ekalaka High
School in the Class of 2003. He loved more than anything, his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. The
memories will live on forever.
    He is survived by his parents, Merle and Willa Boland of Ekalaka, Mont.; his brothers and sisters, Eugene “Bart” and Cecile
Boland of Ekalaka, Mont., Merle John “Onie” (Amy) Boland of Ava, Ill., Arlan Boland of Green Bay and Georgia (Dan) Breeser of
Prairie du Chien; grandfather, Vernon “Ole” Boland; his grandmother, Wilda Warrington; five nieces and nephews, Kaylee
and Kole Boland, Joseph and Jordan Breeser and Grady Boland; his best friend for life, Cody Hegel; and many aunts, uncles and
cousins.
    Kyle was preceded in death by one brother, Bubba Boland; his maternal grandfather and his paternal grandmother.
    Visitation/Memorial Service will be held at The Old Rossville Store, 851 Volney Road Rossville, Iowa from noon to 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 13, 2010. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. 
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Boland Memorial, c/o Georgia Breeser, 914 E. Cass,
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821.

David Kluesner
August 8, 1937 - January 31, 2010

After a extended illness at home, David Kluesner passed away on January 31, 2010 at the Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien.
    Dave was born August 8, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa. His parents were Leander and Meta Kluesner. Dave graduated from Mar-Mac High
School. On June 19, 1957, he married Nancy Witter of McGregor, Iowa.
    While living in Iowa, Dave worked at the McGregor Bank, McGregor Creamery and Weighner’s Ford/Lincoln of Prairie du Chien. In 1967,
Dave moved his family to Thorp, Wis. to work for Thorp Finance later ITT Life and moved with ITT life to Minneapolis, Minn. From there, they
moved to Omaha, Neb. where he was V.P. of Central National Insurance. After a number of years, he relocated back to Thorp, to join
a new corporation, Benchmark Components, as director of sales, where he worked until retirement in 2003. He and Nancy enjoyed their home
on the Mississippi River just north of Lynxville.
    They are the parents of Jill (Steve) Anderson of Loda, Ill., Jody (Ron) Romag of Thorp, Wis., Scott (Dawn) Kluesner of Combined
Locks, Wis., Gina (Bill) Krzyzanowski of Neillsville, Wis., Hollie (Mike) O'Neill of Marshfield, Wis. Their grandchildren are Morgan (Doug)
Bonczek, Alyssa (Brad) Conley and Meg Anderson; Nadine, Katie and Kristy Romag; Samantha, Drew and Grant Kluesner; Glenna,
Kelsey and Breanne Krzyzanowski and Amber and Austin O’Neill.
    Dave is also survived by his sister Dixie (J.J.) Jackson of Prairie du Chien and one brother, Dennis of Marshalltown, Iowa.
    He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Dan.
    Per Dave's wishes, there will be no visitation or services at this time. A celebration of Dave's life will be at 1 p.m. on July 3, 2010 at
Riverfront Park on St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien.
    A memorial fund has been established and will be distributed as the family chooses. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

    Florence C. Henkels, 83, died Thursday December 17, 2009, at Scenic Acres in St. Olaf, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Monday Dec 21, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery in
McGregor.
    She is survived three children: Roger (Sue) Henkels of Farmersburg, IA, Virgil Henkels of Dodgeville, WI, Patsy (Rick) Steiber of Lansing, IA; eight grandchildren: Timothy and Collin Henkels, Ryan, Jeffery, Jeremy and Drew Henkels, Cory and Gary Steiber; several great grand-children/ two brothers: Alfred (Marjorie) Goldsmith of McGregor, IA, Leo “Duff” Goldsmith of Earlville, IA.
    Florence was born Feb 26, 1926 at Earlville, IA to Bernard and Catherine Goldsmith. She attended school and church at Delhi. She married Jerome Henkels November 24, 1954 at Delhi, IA. They farmed in the Luxemburg, IA area for ten years and then near Guttenberg for three years. In 1968 the moved to a farm near McGregor and lived there until their retirement in 1984.
    Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bernard in 1988; siblings: Matilda, Rita, Nellie, Ada, Helen, Rose, Cecilia “Sis”, Bernard, an infant brother and an infant sister.

Lorraine Walters
Sept. 9, 1920 - December 23, 2009

Alvin Jacobson
Feb.23, 1957 -  Nov. 7, 2009

Alvin L. Jacobson, 52 ,of McGregor, Iowa, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, from injuries suffered in a fall at his home.
    He was born February 23, 1957, in Viroqua, Wis., to Victor and Arlene (Seidel) Jacobson. He attended school at Kee High in Lansing, Iowa. He served in the Army for three years. Following his discharge he worked for Anderson Colorado Diesel, R&R Motors, and Debush Truck and Diesel for several years.
    Alvin then worked in the well drilling business from 1980 to 1987 and later for Nelson Hardwood until 1993. Alvin also worked for Joe Thompson, Clayton County Recycling and Alter Scrap Processing.
    He married Joan Betthauser on December 20, 1996 in Elkader, IA.
    Alvin is survived by his wife Joan Betthauser of McGregor,  two children: Brandon Betthauser and Jessica Jacobson both of McGregor, grandchild Hailey Lynn Rosa, his mother Arlene Jacobson of New Albin, Iowa,  three siblings: Nancy (Robert) Featherston of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Victoria (James) Baures, Sr. of Lansing, Iowa, Patricia Miller of Caledonia, Minn, many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, November 14 at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor, Iowa with military honors by American Legion, Am Vets, and VFW posts of McGregor and Marquette, Iowa.
    Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Reynold G. Kann
Aug. 26, 1923 -  Oct. 1, 2009

 

Anna Mae Schaefers
October 22, 1925 - Sept. 6, 2009

   Anna Mae Mary Schaefers, 83, of McGregor, IA died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien,  following a long illness.
    Anna Mae was born October 22, 1925 at Clayton, IA to Xavier and Mary (Lusher) Schaefers. She spent her entire life in Clayton County where she was a homemaker and worked on the farm.
    She is survived by a brother Leo Schaefers of McGregor; four sisters, Lucille Schaefers of McGregor,  Helen Schaefers of Dubuque, Irene Petsche of St. Olaf, and Bernice Schaefers of Monona.                                         Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 10 at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, McGregor, IA.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home where a Holy Rosary will be said at 7 p.m.

 

   Patricia Tiller
  Dec. 23, 1929 - Sept. 7, 2009

    Patricia A Tiller, 79, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.  She was born December 23, 1929 near Bangor, WI, daughter of Harrison and Mary (Masterson) Mason.  She was a graduate of Aquinas High School and later the State College of LaCrosse.  Pat taught at the Eastman Elementary School from 1949 to 1952.  She married Franklin Tiller on November 24, 1949 at St. Wenceslaus Church in LaCrosse, WI.  She and her husband owned and operated Tiller’s Furniture Plaza in Prairie du Chien for the past 59 years.  Pat and Frank enjoyed being the King and Queen of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  They were past recipients of the Chamber of Commerce C. F. LaPointe Award.  She was proud of her membership as Lady Grand Cross in the Equestrian Order of  the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 
    She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Frank of Prairie du Chien, their children, Maj. Sue Tiller of Prairie du Chien, Dr. Mary (Glenn) Jonas of Cedarburg, Mark Tiller of Prairie du Chien, Michele (Paul) Karr of Oakville, Ontario, Canada and LtCdr Michael (Sarah) Tiller, US Navy Surgeon of Washington D.C.; two sisters, Mary Ellen Storandt of Onalaska, and Doris Norris of LaCrescent, MN; along with ten grandchildren. 
    She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Joseph Michael Tiller; five brothers, John, Joseph, Eugene, William and Lawrence Mason along with a sister Katherine “Babe” Wolf.
    A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 11 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Msgr. Bernard McGarty officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. An Honor Guard was provided by the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Joseph M. Tiller Scholarship Fund at St. John’s School, 720 S. Wacouta Ave., Prairie du Chien, WI, 53821. Garrity Funeral Home was in charge of services.

 

    Nancy Stuckey
April 7, 1937 - Sept. 5, 2009

Nancy A. Stuckey 72, of Prairie du Chien, formally of Eastman/Seneca area, died Saturday September 5, 2009 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI.
    Nancy was born April 7, 1937 in Richland County, WI to Elgie and Veda (Hardy) Ray. She attended Richland Center Teachers College and received her teachers certificate and later taught at Wall Ridge School. She married Charles Stuckey in Richland Center, WI on December 26, 1959. They farmed on the family farm for many years near Steuben. She later worked for Homeward Bound for several years.
    Nancy was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always found the best in all of us and was always here for phone call or a shoulder to listen to us. She will be greatly missed and deeply loved by us all.
    Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, husband on May 19, 1989, a daughter Jenny Becwar, one brother and four sisters.
    She is survived by four daughters, Sheila (Gary) Roberts of Steuben, Janet (Dean Hartley) Wagner of Eastman, Sandy (Mike) Krieg of Hudson, Sherri Stuckey of Prairie du Chien; son-in-law Gary (Tina) Becwar of Boscobel; 11 grandchildren, Kristi, Kelli, Kory, and Katlin Roberts, Kevin, Beth, Michael Wagner, Heather and Brittany Krieg, Matt and Brian Becwar; great-grandsons, Aydan Boylen and Garrison Becwar; sisters, Barb (Richard) Riddle of Tomah,  Anita (Jim) Waterman of Madison; brother-in-law Lornie (Diane) Stuckey of Barneveld; sister-in-law Mary Ann Stuckey of Gillette, WY; and many nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Salem United Methodist Church with burial in National Cemetery both in Eastman, WI.Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, and one hour prior to services at the church

 

Beulah Mae Hazen
May 31, 1919 - August 13, 2009

     Beulah Mae Hazen, 90, of Prairie du Chien, WI died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI.
    She was born May 31, 1919 in Hannibal, WI to William C. and Alta (Lemke) Jones. She attended Cosmetology School in Madison, WI. She married George Hazen on December 5, 1942 in Wauzeka, WI. They moved to upstate New York while George was in military training. When he was sent overseas, Beulah moved to Prairie du Chien and lived with an aunt. Following George’s discharge, they lived in Prairie du Chien the rest of their lives. She worked for a time at My Ladies Beauty Shop and also at Speck’s IGA. She has been living in the same home since 1948.  
    Beulah was active in the United Methodist Church Women’s group, volunteered for many activities, she and George cared for a flower bed at St. Feriole Island for years, and she was very generous and helping to her family.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George on April 8, 2000, daughter Carolyn, and a sister, Ruth Pinkert.
    She is survived by a daughter, Joan (Reg) McNutt of Plymouth, MN; a son, George “Butch” (Julie) Hazen of Kimberly, WI; three grandchildren, Ryan Hazen, Jason McNutt, Jennifer Boon; two great grandchildren, Allison McNutt and Owen McNutt; a sister, Peg (Orlyn) Chunat; and a brother, John Jones, both of Prairie du Chien, WI.
    Services were Monday, August 17 at the United Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home were in charge of services.

 

Dorothy Moen
Nov. 21 1920 - July 25, 2009

    Erma "Dorothy" Moen, 88, formerly of McGregor, died July 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
    The former Dorothy Miller was born the third daughter to Carl and Marguerite (Zohn) Miller November 21, 1920. She graduated from McGregor High School in 1938. She married Vernon M. Moen on Dec. 14, 1941 in McGregor, Iowa. After their marriage they moved to California, where Dorothy worked for Pacific Telephone and H&R Block in the Los Angeles area. She retired in 2008
    Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters, Amy Wright and Edna McGill, and her husband Vernon.
She is survived by three sons, Richard (Jerilyn) Moen of Lake Havasu City,  Ariz.; Gregg (Deborah) Moen of Aqua Dulce, Calif., and Ron (Janis) Moen of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Meda Weller of McGregor; and brother Earl Walter Miller of Kilkenny, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was buried in California.

 

James H. Utzerath
April 20, 1936 - July 18, 2009

James Utzerath, of Waukesha WI, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the age of 73.
    James was born on April 20, 1936, the son of Harry and Elizabeth (Bergman) Utzerath. He lived in Indiana and Illinois before moving to Waukesha in 1979. Jim was self-employed and known for his mechanical talent and expertise and was generous in sharing this ability.
H is mother's family, the Bergmans, settled in McGregor in the 1800s and over 50 years ago the famiily returned, purchasing a summer cottage on the Heights, which they have enjoyed these many years.
    Jim is survived by his sister Barbara Burton of Arizona, Niece Gail, nephews Steven and John and their families, cousins Joan Bauer, John Bergman and Richard Bergman and their families. He is also survived by other relatives and close friends.
    Burial will be at Pleasant Grove cemetery on Friday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Please, no flowers but donations may be made to the McGregor Volunteer Fire Dept or MarMac Rescue Squad.

Richard Thornton
Dec. 16, 1949 - July 24, 2009
    Richard L. Thornton, 59, of Marquette, IA died Friday July 24, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI following a long illness.
    Richard Leroy was born December 16, 1949 to Leroy and Betty Jean (Broszeit) Thornton at Waukon, IA. He attended Mar-Mac School and later Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse, WI. He worked as a farm laborer for area farmers. He then worked at the Chrysler Plant in Belvidere, IL for several years and for the past 30 plus years he has been with Gencor, Bituma-Star in Marquette, IA. He married Debra Prouty on January 31, 1976 in McGregor, IA.    
    Dick was involved in the Marquette Fire Department and also served as assistant chief. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood, gardening, and in his younger years as a pit crew helper in stock car racing.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, son Cory in 1993, his wife Debra in 2004, and a great grandson Jackson Alan Jon Crandall in 2006, and brother in law Archie Martin in 2009.
    He is survived by special friend Karen Tesar; a daughter, Laurie Schroeder (Stan Heinrich) of Marquette, IA; granddaughter Amanda Cummins (Derek Crandall) and her mother Kathy Cummins of Milbank, SD; grandson Noah (Amanda) Heinrich of Protivin, IA; granddaughter Kelsey Heinrich of Cresco, IA; brother Milo (Janice) Thornton of Eastman, WI; a sister Bev Martin of West Union, IA; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday July 27, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in McGregor, IA with burial at a later date.
    Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor is in charge of arrangements.

Duane Thornberg
    June 2, 1927 - June 13, 2009
   
    Duane Thornburg, 82, of Prairie du Chien died Saturday June 13, 2009 at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center following a short illness, just 12 days before his 83rd birthday.
    Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday June 18 at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien, WI with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor with military honors.
     Friends may call on Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. at the church.
    Duane is survived by his wife Marcella; children: Denise Diane (Stan) Hitchcock of Nashville, TN, Mary Jane Thornburg of Los Angeles, CA, Mark Duane (Brenda Campbell) Thornburg of Huntington Beach, CA, Joanne (Paul) Sharps of Danville, CA, Chia Li Rose Wu (adopted) of Taiwan; 7 grandchildren: 5 great grandchildren: brother Dennis Thornburg of Red Oak, IA; many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
    Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church and/or the Shriners Hospital.
    The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family

 

                                                    Roy Alvin Beckett
                                                         March 14,, 1917 - May 27, 2009

Roy Alvin Beckett passed away on May 27, 2009, in Bremerton, Washington. He was born in McGregor, Iowa, an area often called the “Little Switzerland of America,” on March 14, 1917, to parents Jeannette Mary (Adney) and Alvin Samuel Beckett.
    After graduating from McGregor High School in 1934 he moved to Clinton, Iowa, where he was employed by Holland Furnace Co. Moving to the West Coast, he met and married Barbara Jensen of Monitor, Oregon. They have two children, Roger Roy and Debra Kay. He worked in the petroleum industry for 36 years (broken by service in the Navy) retiring in 1979 as manager of Technical Services with Tosco Corp.
    He is survived by his children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
    A service was held at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington, preceded by an hour for viewing and followed by a reception on June 2, 2009. The service included “Amazing Grace,” played on the bagpipes and full military honors. Final internment will be with Barbara in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
    Memorials to Roy Beckett may be made to the United Service Organizations (USO) at https://www.uso.org/donate/ or by calling 1 (800) 876-7469.

 

Edward E. Scherlin
November 20, 1911 - May 30, 2009

Edward E. Scherlin, 97, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., died Saturday May 30, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, Wis.,  following a long illness.
    He is survived by his wife Rosella of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and nieces and nephews.
    Edward was born November 20, 1911 in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Fred and Nettie (Steiner) Scherlin. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School. Edward married Rosella Strauman on May 30, 1940 in Prairie du Chien. He served in the Navy during WW II, seeing action in the South Pacific. Following his discharge he returned to Prairie du Chien and worked with his brother-in-law John Maxwell doing house painting for several years. He later went to work at HamannÍs Variety Store in Prairie du Chien and worked there until he retired. Edward enjoyed woodworking and had been married for 69 years on May 30th, 2009.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Millie, Nettie, and Irene, and a brother Fred.
    Funeral services were Monday June 1, at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, WI. and burial will be on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien with military honors.

 

Philip Kramer
August 29, 1948 - April 21, 2009

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

 

Mary Leona Lange
June 14, 1914 - April 7, 2009

 
    Mary Leona Lange died Tuesday April 7, 2009 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA after a short illness.
    Funeral services were held Monday April 13, 2009 at the Living Faith United Methodist Church' McGregor Center with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor, Iowa.
    She was born on June 14, 1914 to Harry H. Metzger and Sylvia Lillian (Petrick) Metzger and grew up in the rural Cedar Rapids area. Leona was the oldest of six children: Sylvia Louise Metzger, John Vernon Metzger, Harry Dwayne Metzger, Kathryn Ileen Metzger and Glen Louis Metzger.
    Leona attended a 9 week course at Coe College to become a teacher. Her first teaching job, at age 18, was at Rosehill School. Her first class consisted of 3 students of which two were her brothers. She taught from September 1932 to December 1934. Leona met Charles Bernard Lange (Chuck) in the summer of 1931 while she was babysitting for an aunt and Chuck would deliver groceries. Chuck and Leona were married December 1, 1934 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids.
    In 1945 Chuck and Leona moved from Cedar Rapids to McGregor and worked for Art Hinch at the Hinch Brothers Hardware. They purchased Hinch Brothers Hardware in 1946, renamed it “McGregor Hardware” and owned and operated it with sons Dennis and Roger. McGregor Hardware closed its doors in 2001.
    Leona was active in her community and her church. She belonged to the Easter Star for 50 years, the Business and Professional Women’s Group, the Friendly Neighbors Card Club, the United Methodist Women’s Group, Church Choir and taught Sunday School for 45 years.
    Leona was preceded in death by two sisters Louise Lockwood (1998), Kathryn Bowen (2008), two brothers Dwayne Metzger (1983), Glen Metzger (2005), husband Charles Bernard Lange (1968), sons David Allan Lange (1957) and Dennis Dean Lange (1969) and son-in-law Frank Davies Jr. (1994).
    Leona is survived by a daughter M. Joyce (Frank) Davies Jr. of McGregor, son Charles Roger (Rita) Lange of McGregor, daughter-in-law Beverly Towle of McGregor, a brother John Metzger of Shellsburg, nine grandchildren: Cindy (Paul) Ericksen, Cathy (Robyn) Denning, Cari (Peter) Eggen, Christian (Michelle) Davies, Jeff Lange, David (Jennifer) Lange, Debra (Jim) McCluskey, Diane Reuter, Duane (Alissa) Lange, 22 great grandchildren: Caitlin (Mike) Adkins, Rebekah (Frank)Ramirez, Michelle (PJ) Schmidt, Michael Denning, Marina, Alex and Colton Eggen, Holly Howe, Charlie, Kenny, Benjamin and Nathaniel Lange, Ryan Lange, Britni, Kole and Connor George, Aden McCluskey, Justin, Stephanie and Sam Reuter, Jack and Ella Lange, and by two great-great grandchildren Blanca Ericksen and Paige Schmidt.

    

James Starkey
    may 6, 1929 - March 21, 2009

James William (Pete) Starkey,  born to James and Bessie (Knapp) Starkey on May 6, 1929, in Marquette, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on March 21, 2009.
    James grew up in Iowa and graduated from Marquette High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1950-56. James married Ella Streittmatter on April 28, 1955. Together they moved to Washington in 1966.
    An avid outdoorsman, James enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a gifted handyman and was a perfectionist when it came to his work. By trade, James was a heavy equipment operator and retired from the local coal mine.
    James and Ella traveled in their R.V. and were “full-timers” for several years in Yuma, Arizona. James was a people-person and would always strike up a conversation with folks everywhere they went, resulting in many friendships. His family describes James as a wonderful, caring, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Surviving James are his wife, Ella, at the family home in Rochester, Wash.; his children, Debbie (Greg) Ferguson, Tenino, Wash.; Lynne Crossen and her partner, Marty Leonard, Olympia, Wash.; grandchildren Aman-da Crossen, Olympia Wash.; Scott and Matthew Ferguson, Tenino, Wash., and his great-grandon, Kayden Ferguson, Tenino, Wash. Also his brother, Harry Starkey, Bucoda, Wash.; and sister Jean (Steve) DeLong, Rochester, Wash., and other family members and friends.
    Preceding James in death were his parents, brothers Norman, Bob, Clifford and Dean Starkey and his sister Dora.
    Services were held on March 31, 2009, at Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia, Wash., with inurnment at Grand Mound Cemetery, Rochester, Wash.
    Memorials may be sent to the American Heart and Stroke Association, 505 4th Ave. W, Suite D, Olympia, WA 98501.

Julia McCoy
    Feb.8, 1933 - Feb.21, 2009

Julia Darlene McCoy, 76, of Belvidere, Ill., died Saturday, Feb 21, 2009 in her home. Darlene was born Feb. 8 1933 in McGregor, Iowa, the daughter of Wilbur Le Roy and Julia Marie (Scrogam) Heaton.
    She married Wiltsie E. McCoy on Aug. 17, 1974 in Rockton. Darlene worked for 17 years for Parson Casket Hardware and was a nurse's aid for St. Joseph Hospital. She loved her grandchildren, cooking for her family, reading angel books and taking care of her Yorkie, "Murphy."
    She is survived by children Mark (Nancy) Pollock and Julie (Edward) McCoy, both of Garden Prairie; stepsons, Edward (Julie) McCoy, Dennis McCoy of Belvidere and Monte McCoy of Illinois; grandchildren, Nicole (Matt) Rossingnol, Robert (Windy) McCoy, Anne McCoy, Andrew Pollock, Matthew McCoy,; five great grandchildren; brother Norman Thomas Heaton of Belvidere; sister, Wanda Brandt of Minnesota; special caregiver and niece Peggy Benson of Washington. Predeceased by her parents; son, Gregory Pollock; husband, Wiltsie; brothers, Kenneth, Robert and William; and grandson, Sean McCoy.

Roland E. Carlson

Roland “Swede” Carlson, 78, formerly of McGregor, died at Northgate Care Center, Waukon following a lingering illness. Private internment will be at the Giard Cemetery.  Hansen Funeral Home, Waukon, is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include three brothers, Robert Carlson, Buffalo , Minn. , Kenneth Carlson, Wasilla , Alaska, Otto Carlson, Sandusky , Ohio, two sisters, Norma Bowen of Hugo, Minn.,  Shirley Lewis, Curlew Wash., a niece, Sue Olson, and special friends, Bob and Chris Meyer of McGregor.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Evelyn Carlson of North Branch, Minn., a sister, and four brothers.
    Roland was born April 25, 1930 in North Branch, Minn., where he grew up. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948. He served in Korea and Japan and was a member of the 467th Mortar Battalion during the Korean War. Swede earned five Bronze Service Stars for his service. Upon his discharge from the Army, Swede worked as a logger in the state of Washington and more recently spent many years working on the railroad laying rail. He lived at the Valley View Apartments in McGregor for the past 13 years.
    Swede experienced many tough times growing up and during his Korean War experience and as a result developed a kind of barrier that kept people at a distance.  Some people got to know Swede and were able to see a man that had a very soft heart and great sense of humor!

Evelyn M. Picha

Dec. 27, 1927  -  March 3, 2009

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

Kenneth Durr
Dec. 17, 1909  -  Jan. 3, 2009

  Kenneth H. Durr, 99, Bettendorf, Iowa died January 3, 2009. A memorial service will be announced later.
    Ken was born December 17, 1909 in McGregor to Arthur and Hilma (Eggen) Durr. He married Naomi Valley in 1930. She preceded him in death in 1999.
    He was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone in McGregor, Waterloo, Burlington & Davenport for nearly 40 years.
    Left to honor his memory is daughter, Joan (Bob) Fulton and grandchildren, sister, Bettie Frese, brother LeRoy of California. He was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth, Olive, Norma and a brother, Everett.

    Harland Luster
        Died Feb. 13, 2009

    Harland G. Luster, 82, of Harpers Ferry, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon after a short illness. Services were Monday at St. Ann’s St. Joseph Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, by Father Louis Trzil. Burial in St. Joseph Paint Rock Cemetery, rural Harpers Ferry. Arrangements were with Hanson Funeral Home in Waukon.
    Survivors include his wife, Connie; four daughters, Laura Lacina of Brooklyn, Susan Weipert of Marquette, Sandra Williams of Monona and Anita Garin of Tiffin; two sons, Bill of Harpers Ferry and Chris of Prairie du Chien, five sisters, Mary Alice Kane of La Crosse, Wis., Myrtle Spinner of Davenport, Iowa, Madonna Roullier of Waukesha, Helen Hanesworth of Stoddard, and Charlotte Monroe of Viroqua; and four brothers, Ernie of Lansing, Iowa, Clarence of Cincinnati, Ohio, John of Prairie du Chien and Charles of Hiawatha, Iowa.

Charles Barker
Nov. 21, 1944 - Feb 11, 2009

   Charles A. Barker 64, of Woodman,  died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
    Funeral services were Saturday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien.
    He is survived by his wife, Gwen; a son, Scott (Carrie) Barker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a daughter Rebecca Barker of Woodman; four grandchildren, Ethan, Garrett, Maddie, and Brennan; two sisters Ruth Powell of Wilmington, Calif, and Katharine Holmes of White Bluff, Tenn.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and a great-great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Charles was born November 21, 1944, in McGregor,  to Charles and Evalyn (Henry) Barker. He worked for John Deere & Co. for 30 years, first in Moline, Ill. and then in Dubuque, Iowa.
    He married Gwen Veach on September 16, 1968, at Galena, Ill. They moved to Millville,  in 1991 and retired from John Deere in 1997. He then went to work for Cabela's in Prairie du Chien.
    He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, traveling, and was a die-hard Packer fan.

David McCauley
Sept. 1, 1931 - Feb. 6, 2009

David C. McCauley 77, of McGregor, died Friday, February 6, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien,  following a long illness.
    A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGregor. Military honors were accorded.  In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to McGregor Public Library.
    The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.
    He is survived by his wife Darlene; six children, Wayne (Tina) McCauley of Becker, Minn., Shaunna Lynn Fertig of Des Moines, Iowa, Kevin (Beverly) Kaiser and Keith (Sheila) Kaiser both of Des Moines, Iowa, Kenneth (Katie) Kaiser of Ankeny, Iowa, Beverly (David) Wignall of Des Moines, Iowa; 18 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
    David was born September 1, 1931, in McGregor,  to Cyrus and Mary (Tschol) McCauley. He served in the Army Signal Corps from 1951 to 1953. He married Joanne Wycoff, they later divorced.
    David worked as an engineer for Northwestern Bell for many years until his retirement. He married Darlene Jean Drish November 1, 1976. They moved to McGregor in 1995.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Joelene Lockner, a grandson, and eight siblings.

Richard Dohse
    Jan. 8, 1948  - Jan. 26, 2009

    Richard Paul Dohse, 61, died Monday, January 26, 2009, at his home in Marquette following a brief battle with cancer.
    He leaves his wife of 41 years, Diane (Hedeman) Dohse; his son, Christian Dohse and two daughters, Ann Dohse and Laura Dohse; three brothers, Louis Dohse, Wayne Dohse, and Paul Dohse; two grandchildren Marc Dohse and Brett Dohse; and many close friends.
    He was born, January 8, 1948, and raised in Prairie du Chien.
    Richard was the son of Carl and Frances Dohse (Goite). Richard was a lifelong resident of Marquette and enjoyed the many benefits of living in such a small, but personable, river town.
    In his early years, Richard graduated from the prestigious Campion College Preparatory School. He worked to pay his way through school and graduated with many academic achievements. After his graduation in 1966, he met his wife, Diane Hedeman, at a local dance in the town of Osborne, Iowa, and soon married in 1967 at the Saint Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien.
    In 1968, Richard seized the opportunity to join the Swiss Valley Farms Company located in Luana, Iowa. Throughout his career, he was often recognized and honored for his dedication to the company and his hard work as a Plant Supervisor for their waste water treatment facility.
    Richard enjoyed the outdoors and often spent his leisure time golfing, fishing, gardening, or taking a relaxing cruise on the Mississippi River with his family and friends. These were all great times in his life and represent how special Richard was to us all.
    There was nothing more important to Richard than family and friendship. He often said that his greatest moments in life were being married to his wife, raising his three children, growing up with his brothers, and spending time with his close friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and listen to those in need. His advice was always well received and respected by those who knew him. Richard was a shining example of personal strength and family values.
    Although he will always live on in our minds and hearts, he will be deeply missed by all.A Memorial service was held on Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien.  Interment was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor. 

John R. Adney
May 5 1911 - Nov. 14, 2008

John Robert Adney, 97, of Miles died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Mercy Living Center North, Clinton.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the United Presbyterian Church, Miles, with the Rev. Bill Warhover officiating. Burial was in Miles Cemetery. Miller-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Preston, was in charge of arrangements.
    John was born May 5, 1911, to John Alvin and Bertha Russow Adney in McGregor. He graduated from McGregor High School. John married Edith Genevieve Gohlman June 4, 1934, in Clinton. She died in 1979.
    John worked for the Milwaukee Railroad's Marquette Shop and the Chicago Northwestern Railroad's Clinton Shop. He spent some years working at the G.A. Gohlman General Store and John L. Franks Lumber and Feed Store, both in Miles. John worked at the Savanna Ordnance Depot during World War II as a munitions handler and explosive operator. He later spent 10 years working with the University of Iowa, Iowa City, doing geological studies of the region. He discovered that the Mississippi River wandered through the Preston, Green Island and Spragueville areas over 10,000 years ago.
    John's interests and talents carried him down many different paths. His true profession and calling in life was a writer, historian and amateur photographer. Folks all over Iowa and northern Illinois enjoyed his works for many years. He wrote columns for area newspapers including the North Iowa Times, the Des Moines Register, and the Cedar Rapids Gazette. He was quoted by the Quad City Times newspaper in 2005 that he was in his "77th year of column writing."
    John worked on the History of Jackson County and most notably on railroad history. Some of John's stories include “Hoboes,” “Harvest in McGregor,” “Advent of the Auto,” “1800s Doctor—Quack or Saint?” and “Seventeen-Year Cicadas.” He also wrote about the infamous “Al Capone,” “Victorian Era” and “Political Scandals.”
    He is survived by sons, John G. of Marion and Robert of Clinton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. John was preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and a daughter in-law.

Vickie  Young
April 1, 1954 - Dec. 18, 2008

Vickie S. Young 54 of McGregor, died Thursday December 18, 2008, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, following a sudden illness.
    Services will be held at a later date.
    She is survived by her mother Beverly Pazour of Marquette; two brothers, Frank (Jane) Pazour of Verona, Wis., Pete (Jennifer) Pazour of Marquette; two sisters, Tammy (Joe) Jones and Jackie Pazour both of Marquette. She was preceded in death by a sister Cindy Scarff.
    Vickie was born April 1, 1954, in Prairie du Chien,  to James and Beverly (Hill) Young. She attended school in Garnavillo, Iowa. Vickie loved listening to her music, doing bead work and playing cards.
    The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor assisted the family.

Rita Mae Carlton
    May 18, 1944 - Nov. 19, 2008

Rita Mae (DeLong) Carlton, 64, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at her home in Jasper, Tenn.
    Rita was born May 18, 1944 in La Crosse. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGregor. Rita graduated from Mar-Mac High School in 1961.
She was united in marriage to Jim Carlton on November 24, 1966 in Fallon, Nevada.
    Survivors include one daughter, Denise (Steve) Lawson of Chickamauga, Georgia; one son, Jimmy (Billie) Carlton of Jasper, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Christoffer and David; a sister, Dolly Dryer of Farmersburg, Iowa; brother-in-law Frank Saddler of Harpers Ferry and nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents, Melvin and Ann (Mullarkey) DeLong and one sister, Bonnie Saddler.
The Tate Funeral Home of Jasper, Tenn. was in charge of funeral arrangements.

James Johnson
    July 1, 1940 - Nov. 29, 2008

James Arthur Johnson, 68, of Elkader, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008, following a sudden illness.  
    Jim was born on July 1, 1940, in Elkader, to Arthur and Donna (Humphrey) Johnson.  He attended Loras College in Dubuque and was in the U.S. Army for three years, including service in Germany.  Jim married Patricia Moody of McGregor on November 7, 1964.  Jim and Pat had one child, Robert, and two grandchildren, Samuel and Abigail. 
    Jim ran a successful insurance agency in Elkader for forty-four years.  Along with being in the insurance business, Jim and his father Art were involved in the financing of the purchase of dairy cows throughout the Midwest.  Jim owned a farm north of Elkader, where he and Pat resided. He also managed the family farms near St. Olaf with his brother Alan. Jim loved to go boating, play cards, attend Iowa football games, deer hunting, golf, travel, especially to Las Vegas, and dine with his friends and family. 
    Survivors include his son Robert; daughter-in-law Karen; grandchildren, Sam and Abby all of San Clemente, Calif.; his brother Alan and sister-in-law Georgana of Elkader.  Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, and his parents, Art and Donna Johnson of Elkader. 
    Online condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneral homes.com
    Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elkader. Burial with Military Honors was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Elkader.

Lucille Wiswall
Feb. 18, 1922 - Nov. 29, 2008

Lucille M. Wiswall 86, of Stoughton,  formerly of Gays Mills,  died Saturday November 29, 2008, at Willow Point Memory Care in Stoughton.
    Private family services will be held at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
    She is survived by five children, Carole (Roger) Starrett of Bloomington, Marylou (Ken) Lomas of Oregon, Tom (Bonnie Luder) Wiswall of Belleville, Michaelene (John) Kearney of Janesville, Tracey (Wayne) Starrett of Twin Lakes; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
    Lucille was born February 18, 1922, in Prairie du Chien, to Charles and Alma (Mohans) Strnad.
    She married George Wiswall on June 29, 1940 in Cresco, Iowa. They lived in Gays Mills for many years before moving to Illinois.       George died September 24, 1979. In her later years Lucille had lived in various assisted living facilities and for the past five years Lucy has resided at Willow Point Memory Care in Stoughton.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Donna, and a brother Charles E. Strnad, Jr.
    In lieu of flowers memorials may be given.

Michael John Johnson Sr.
                                May 18,1962 - Oct.30, 2008

Michael John Johnson Sr., 46, Monona, Iowa, died Thursday, October 30, 2008, on Golden Avenue, rural Farmersburg, Iowa, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
    Mike was born on May 18, 1962, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to John and Maxine (Tayek) Johnson. He graduated from Mar Mac High School, McGregor, Iowa, in 1980, and attended two years of college in Calmar, Iowa, for Auto Mechanics.
    Mike was united in marriage to Grace Sunnes, on July 23, 1983, at the Waukon Lutheran Church, Waukon, Iowa. Two sons were born to this union.
    Mike worked as a welder for most of his life. He also worked as a mechanic with Pladsen Motors in Waukon, a fabricator with Bituma in Marquette, Riley Construction in Ossian and most recently Caterpillar in Elkader. Mike was also a  volunteer firefighter for Marquette for several years.
    During his years in high school, Mike worked as a tour guide for Spook Cave. He enjoyed NASCAR, Bald Eagles, working on cars, darts, boating on the Mississippi River, hunting and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Jesebel.
    Mike will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
    Survivors include his father, John (Burnita) Johnson, Wauzeka, Wis.; his mother, Maxine Johnson, Alta Vista; two sons, Michael J. (Barb) Johnson Jr., Decorah, Craig (Jennifer Imbus) Johnson, Monona; girlfriend, Angie Ogden, Prairie du Chien; grandmother, Marcella Tayek, McGregor; two grandchildren, James and Jenna Johnson; two sisters, Sheila (Dean) Lipa, Elma, Jennifer (Paul Budde) Johnson, Dyersville; two brothers, Neal (Nereyda) Johnson, Dade City, FL, Ryan (Becky) Johnson, McGregor; one step-sister, Kellie Ronnfeldt, Boscobel, WI; two step-brothers, Charles (Nicole) Gokey, Bagley, WI, Cory Gokey, Wauzeka; four nieces; one nephew; one great-nephew and numerous other family and friends.
    Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Henrietta Johnson; maternal grandfather, Donald Tayek; one step-brother, Jay Gokey and one cousin, Jake Tayek.
    Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at 10:30 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona, Iowa. The Rev. Christopher Staley will officiate.
    Burial was at the Monona City Cemetery, Monona, Iowa.
    Condolences may be left with: www.leonardfuneral homes.com.

Dennis L. Denning
                                                        June 13, 1932- Oct. 19, 2008

Dennis L. Denning, 76, of McGregor, Iowa, died Sunday October 19, 2008 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor following a long illness.
    Funeral services were  held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at First Congregational Church with burial at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor. Military honors were accorded at the cemetery.
    He is survived by his wife Arlys of McGregor; three sons: Robyn (Cathy) Denning of McGregor,  Dana (Gina) Denning of Aurora, Colo., Brent (Laurie) Denning of Cedar Falls, Iowa, eight grandchildren: Michelle (P.J.) Schmidt, Michael, Nicholas, Brittany, Kristen, Brad, Kyle, Taylor Denning, one great granddaughter Paige Schmidt; and one sister Virginia (Roger) Drahn of Monona, Iowa.
    Dennis was born June 13, 1932 in Garnavillo, Iowa to Robert James and Inez Marie Vivian (Hessel) Denning. He graduated from McGregor High School in 1950 and attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn.
    He married Arlys Pagel on June 29, 1952 at the First Congregational Church in McGregor. He served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. Following his discharge he worked for the Prairie Spy in Prairie du Chien, Wis., from 1954 to 1970. He also repaired equipment on the Surge Route, did carpentry, and he and Arlys owned and operated a greenhouse. From 1970 until 1996 he taught career exploration, Co-op, basic electricity, graphic art, introduction to construction, and photography at MarMac High School. He was a member of the American Legion, city council, served as mayor, member of the Hook and Ladder, Pleasant Grove Cemetery board, McGregor Utility Board, and many boards at First Congregational Church. He was well known for his love of photography and his photographs are on display from near to far.
    Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews: Rick and Dennis Drahn

Elizabeth Moore

April 28, 1933 - Oct. 1, 2008

Elizabeth “Bette” Moore, 75 of McGregor, died Wednesday October 1, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Following her wishes there will be no services.
    The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.
    She is survived by daughters, Suzanne ( Jed) Fritsch of LaCrosse, Sandra (Morris) Weller and Sheila (Harry) Moore both of McGregor; two sons, Robert Moore of Austin, Texas, Daniel (Sara) Moore of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Annabelle Gilbertson of Dubuque, Iowa, Theresa (Ronald) Bass of Gotham; four brothers, David (Donna) Duve of Dubuque, Iowa, Joseph (Carol) Duve of Thompson Falls, Mont., Norman (Rita) Duve and Harvey (Diane) Duve both of Dubuque, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews, and her fox terrier Earl the Bandit.
    Elizabeth Mathilda was born April 28, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa to Engelbert and Beatrice (Loeffelholz) Duve. She married Robert “Bob” Moore on March 31, 1951. They lived in the Chicago, Ill. area until returning to Iowa in 1966. Bette worked at the Quaker Oats Test Kitchen in Chicago, Mar-Mac Schools, Memorial Hospital, Clayton County Homemakers and the Milwaukee Railroad.
    Her trips to town always included a stop at the McGregor Public Library, the CAP office and the Boat.
    She loved reading, cooking, gardening, rummaging, creating and giving. Her quilts, wall hangings, crocheted hats and scarves, jewelry trees, and many other handmade items will be treasured. Bette’s stories, sense of humor, and love will be remembered and greatly missed.
    She was preceded in death by a brother John Duve, a sister Susan Duve, MD, and her husband Robert.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to McGregor Public Library and/or International Myeloma Foundation 12650 Riverside Dr. Ste 206 North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421.

Fred Burckart

April 16, 1928 - Sept. 25, 2008

     Fred A. Burckart 80, of Houston, Minn., and formerly of Monona, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at his home.
    Fred was born in rural Monona on April 16, 1928, to Louis Adam and Ina (Sawvell) Burckart. He married Geneva Ottaway on May 25, 1948 in Elkader, Iowa. He worked as a foreman for the Milwaukee Railroad retiring after 20 years  in 1987.
    He is survived by his wife Geneva,  his children Victoria (Michael) Ott of Houston, Minn., Pamela (Ron) Schwanke of Elgin, Iowa, Brenda (Gerald) Nagel of Viroqua, Wis., Patrick (Ann) Burckart of Waukon, Iowa, Theresa (Sidney) Horns of Luana, Iowa, Stormy (Jerry) Eglseder of Bellevue, Iowa, Chris Burckart of Waterloo, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren,  twenty two great grandchildren;  his sister Lucille Bollman of Charles City, Iowa and his beloved dog “Sage”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter Diane, and two sons Michael and Donnie.
    A Mass Of Christian Burial was on Monday, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. The Rev. Joseph Pete officiated.  Private family burial will take place in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Monona, Iowa at a later date. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crescent is in charge of arrangements. (PUBLISHED 10-1-08)

Raymond Duball

 Funeral services for Raymond A. Duball, 87, who  passed away on Saturday, August 23 2008, were held Tuesday, August 26 at the Murdoch Linwood Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, conducted by Rev. Jack Kendall with Military Honors by V.F.W. Post 788.
    Ray (Chuck) Duball was born in McGregor December 4, 1920 to Lottie (McMillan) and Otto Duball.
    He is survived by his wife Thelma of 58 years, four children, Deborah, Larry, David and Tim; five grandchildren, all of Cedar Rapids area and a sister Dorothy McCormick of Harpers Ferry.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Harold. (PUBLISHED 9-17-08)

Sara Siepmann

Sara Melhop Hazleton Siepmann died in Austell, Georgia, on August 9, 2008 at the age of 94.
    She was born Sara Mehlhop in Dubuque, Iowa.  Sara spent her childhood summers with the Geske extended family (her mother was Sadie Geske) in McGregor. Her cousin, Fred Huebsch, was former owner/editor of The North Iowa Times.
    She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Carlton College in Minn., and married Samuel Hazleton III of Dubuque in 1935. 
    The Hazletons had three children: Bart of Taos, N.M., Samuel IV of Diamond Point, N.Y., and Sara (Mrs. Donald Beebe) of Kennesaw, Ga.
    Until Samuel’s death in 1983, they had lived in Piedmont, Calif., Hartsdale and Delmar, N.Y., and Arlington, Va.   
    Sara Hazleton married Theodore Siepmann of Arlington, Va., in 1986 and continued to live there until his death in 1998. Then she moved to Austell, Ga.; her home for the last 10 years. Mrs. Siepmann was active in the Presbyterian Church and the American Red Cross.
    Memorial donations can be made to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army.

Archie Carl Adney

Archie Carl Adney, 96, McGregor, Iowa, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home, Prairie du Chien, WI, following a brief illness. Archie was born on December 22, 1911, rural McGregor, Iowa, to Arthur S. and Edna (Love) Adney. He attended Pleasant Ridge Country School through the eighth grade. Archie left home at the age of fifteen and worked where ever he could find work to do.
    Archie was united in marriage to Adeline Kamp in Oelwein, Iowa, on October 31, 1933. Five children were born to this union. Archie was a farmer, pilot, carpenter, hunter, fisherman, wine maker and raised Appaloosa horses. Archie and Adeline loved traveling and spent many winters in Texas. They along with their children traveled the United States every year since 1946. He was a 4-H leader and was actively involved in Clayton County Farm Bureau for many years as a member and board member.
    Survivors include three daughters, June (Bernell) Larson, McGregor, Myrna Schmelzer, Garnavillo, Sharon (Gene) Peters, Monona; one son, Allen Adney, McGregor; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Loraine Adney.
    Archie was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline, in 1998; one infant son, Alton; one grandson, Timothy Tangeman; two great grandsons, Ross and Ryan Wilke; one great granddaughter, Katrina Peters; two sons-in-law, Fred Tangeman and Gene Schmelzer; one daughter-in-law, LaVerna Adney; four brothers and four sisters.
    Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 10:30 am at Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona, Iowa. The Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiated.
    Burial followed in Council Hill Cemetery, rural McGregor, Iowa.
    Condolences may be left with: www.leonardfuneralhomes.com.
    Memorials may be directed to the Council Hill Cemetery, Living Faith United Methodist Parish and Prairie du Chien Hospiceee.Leonard Funeral Home of Monona had charge of arrangements. Casket Bearers: Laone Kishman, Greg Tangeman, Derrick Peters, Aaron Adney, Arlyn Adney, Seth Christofferson, Honorary Casket Bearers: Bob and Nona Quick, Elaine Herman, Ruth Klinkhammer, Ray Koth, Music By: Priscilla Miene, Organist

Lynn Noesen

July 2, 1954 -July 13, 2008
    Lynn M. Noesen, age 54,died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic after a short illness.
    Services will be  Friday at the Church of the Resurrection, Dubuque, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery and visitation is  from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Church. The Behr Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The Parish Wake Service will be said at the Church on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
    Lynn was born July 2, 1954 in Torrington, Wyoming, daughter of Charles F. and Joanne S. (Loetz) Brooks.
    Lynn was a graduate of Mar-Mac High School in McGregor, Iowa and then attended the University of Northern Iowa and Clarke College.
She married David P. Noesen on January 17, 1976, at St. Mary's Church in McGregor. Lynn  has been employed by Dubuque Community Schools for 31 years and was currrently working in Learning Resource Center at Eisenhower School. She was a member of Resurrection Parish. In her spare time, Lynn enjoyed reading and making crafts. She was especially devoted to her pets. Lynn will be sadly missed by her family and her school"family".
    Survivors her husband, David P. Noesen; her parents, Charles and Joanne Brooks, McGregor; two brothers, Joseph C. (Sharon) Brooks, Gainesville, Florida and Robert R. (Amber) Brooks, Altamonte Springs, Florida; nieces and nephews; aunt & uncle, Charlotte (Lane) OÕRourke, Dubuque, Iowa;Special Friend, Sandra Schiltz, Dubuque, Iowa.
    Memorials may be given to the Dubuque Humane Society, 175 Crescent Ridge, Dubuque, Iowa 52002.
  The family would like to thank the members of the Mar-Mac Rescue Squad for their help and concern. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com.

  Robert W. Boeke

Robert W. (Bob) Boeke, of Ames, died Friday, July 4, 2008, due to complications following heart surgery at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
    He was born on July 28, 1925 and was raised on the family farm in Hubbard, Iowa.
    He started college at Iowa State in 1943 but left the following year to learn to be a pilot in the U.S. Navy. He returned to college after his discharge, where he met and married Roberta (Bobbie) Starbuck on September 6, 1947.
    By 1950, he had completed his education obtaining a Bachelors degree in General Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Engineering. The following year he began a 35- year career with John Deere working at a variety of manufacturing sites in Iowa and Illinois. In 1968, he and his family moved to Heidelberg, Germany, where he served as head of all Deere operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Four years later, he returned to Moline serving as Vice President of manufacturing, farm equipment and consumer products. He joined the Board of Directors for Deere in 1979 and served as head of the John Deere Foundation from 1983 until his retirement in 1986. Shortly thereafter, he started the BB&D (Boeke, Burke & Day) tree farm near Hubbard.
    Bob was active in many professional and community organizations including Sigma Chi at ISU, the ISU Achievement Fund and ISU Foundation Boards. He served on the Banks of Iowa Board of Directors and was President of the Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts. He was a member of the American Society of Quality Control and served as President of the Center School Board in Ottumwa. He was a President of the Rock Island and Scott Counties United Way and a member of the Board at the Herbert Hoover Library Association. Following retirement, he became very involved at the Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. He was active in the Rotary International and participated in the Ames-Enzan, Japan, Sister City Program. Bob was a member of the Upper Mississippi Yacht and Boat Club where he held the title of Commodore (in jest).
    Bob was recognized for his achievements with the ISU Alumni Recognition Medal, and he was especially proud of the Anson Marston Award from ISU for achievement in engineering.
    Bob loved his family. He was exceedingly generous and loyal. He especially loved flying and traveling; hanging out at McGregor and on the Mississippi itself, trolling through the backwaters, observing wildlife and nature in general. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh.
    He is survived by his wife Bobbie, daughters Lee Boeke Burke (John) of Neenah, Wis., Linda Boeke Day (Wayne) of Des Moines, and son John (Kim) of Ankeny. His grandchildren include Elizabeth Boeke of Bloomington, Ill. Michael and Stephanie Boeke Day of Des Moines, Erin and Kelsey Boeke Burke in Minneapolis, soon to be Austin, Tex., and San Francisco, respectively.
    Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Boeke, his sisters Ernestine Wiechman and Mary Michaelson, and an infant brother, along with his infant daughter Beth.

Audrey A. Whipka

Audrey E. Whipka, 85, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 24^th at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 417 Main Street, Davenport. Entombment will be in Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Iowa.
    The former Audrey E. McGowen was born October 29, 1922 in Marquette, Iowa, the daughter of William and Bell Singelton McGowen.  She married Melvin A. Whipka on February 18, 1961.  She retired from Oscar Mayer after 27 years, where she was a Union Steward.  After leaving Oscar Mayer, she became a Shaklee supervisor and had her business in her home for 28 years.  Because of her seminars and lectures with Shaklee, she was awarded an honorary degree from Coe College, Cedar Rapids.
    She was a very active member of St. Anthony’s Church, Davenport, and would deliver meals and Holy Communion to the elderly.  She was also the president of the Catholic Women’s League (Daughters of Isabella).
    Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Melvin; daughters, Nancy (Bill) Bolton of Marquette, Iowa and Lori Martinaz of Davenport; sons, William (Judy) Sawvell and Jerry Sawvell, both of Alabama; nine beloved grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, five brothers, and two grandsons, David Bolton and Troy Sawvell.
    Online condolences may be expressed to Audrey’s family by visiting her obituary at www.WeertsFH.com.

Edward A. Hamann

Edward A. Hamann, Jr., 65, of Marquette, Iowa, died Wednesday May 21, 2008, at Franciscan-Skemp Health care in La Crosse, Wis., following a long illness.
    Funeral services were held Sunday May 25, 2008, at First Lutheran Church rural McGregor, with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor at a later date.
    He is survived by his wife Marilyn of Marquette, Iowa; daughter Tammy (Loral) Hare of Prairie du Chien, Wis., son Brian (April) Hamann of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, five grandchildren: Matthew and Caitlin Hare, Justin, Adam, Jarrett Hamann, one great granddaughter Lily Howe; one brother Robert Hamann of Marquette, Iowa, two sisters, Carolyn Weipert and Gloria Bird both of Prairie du Chien, Wis.
`    He was preceded in death by an infant son Jeffrey and his parents.Edward was born November 3, 1942, in Elkader, Iowa to Edward and Juniver (Bruehahn) Hamann. He attended school at Mar Mac. He married Marilyn Strnad on October 26, 1963, at St. Gabriel Church in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Edward drove truck for Prairie Sand & Gravel for 32 years. Edward was an avid duck hunter and also enjoyed fishing and any outdoors activities. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and taught them how to hunt.

Isabel  Moses

Isabel Margaret Ferguson Moses, 82, Monona, Iowa, died Sunday, May 04, 2008, at Winneshiek Medical Center, Decorah, Iowa, following a brief illness. Isabel was born on November 10, 1925, McGregor, Iowa, to Robert and Fanny (Demo) Ferguson. She graduated from Marquette High School in 1943. Isabel also graduated from Elkader Junior College in 1945, where she obtained her teachers certificate. She taught Elementary Education for a number of years in the area.
    Isabel was united in marriage to William A. Moses on April 17, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Five children were born to this union. Isabel and William purchased their first farm in 1948 where they raised their children. In 1976, Isabel and William moved off the farm. Isabel then pursued and earned her Home Health Aid Certificate and worked as a Home Health Aid until 1990. In 1994, she received the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award for Project Head Start. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing bingo and weaving. Isabel was a loving wife and a wonderful mother to five children, seventeen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
    Survivors include her husband of sixty-two years, William; four children, Joanne Moses Lewis, Chesapeake, Va., Robert (Sheryl) Moses, Monona, Thomas (Karen) Moses, Monona, Byron (Brenda) Moses, Monona; daughter-in-law, Amy Moses, Luana; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Isabel was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Bruce Moses; two sisters, Edith Miller and Ruth Moreland; one brother, Harley Ferguson and one granddaughter, Jessie Moses.
    Following the burial, everyone is invited back to the church for dinner and fellowship. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 11:00 am at Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona. The Rev. Dennis Gilbert will officiate.
    Burial will follow in the Monona City Cemetery, Monona.      
    Condolences may be left with: www.leonardfuneral homes.com

Marion I. Haltom

    Marion I. Haltom, 89, of McGregor, Iowa, died Friday April 18, 2008, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa, following a short illness.
    Funeral services were held Monday, April 21, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, both in McGregor.
    She is survived by a daughter Sandy (Frank) McMillin of McGregor; two granddaughters„Rebecca (the late Brent) Hackett of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Sarah (Jim) Whitney of Marquette, Iowa; her great grandchildren Brittney, Danielle, Regan and Haley Hackett, Riley and Aedan Whitney, three step-great-grandchildren Daryl, Corey and Brad Whitney, niece Shirley Beckel of Rochester, Minn., and her great nieces and nephews, all who had a special place in her heart.
    Marion was born August 30, 1918, in McGregor, Iowa, to Adam and Helena (Miller) Davies. She graduated from McGregor High School in 1936. She worked at the Ben Franklin in McGregor, later moved to Dubuque, Iowa, and then Iowa Falls. She married Lee Haltom on August 19, 1954. They moved to Marquette, Iowa, and purchased the Burke Hotel and Cafe, which they operated until LeeÍs retirement. Marion was the lunch room supervisor at McGregor School for many years. She later went to work at the Marquette Cafe where she worked for several years.
    Marion was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, active in the Guild, Catholic Daughters, American Legion Auxiliary in Marquette and belonged to card and coffee groups. She loved her family, grandchildren, and her many friends.
    Marion was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lee, two sisters, one brother, and a grandson in law Brent Hackett.