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Wed
04
Jan

Paul William Flansburgh

Paul William Flansburgh passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023. Paul lived a full life of family, service, and love. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and neighbor. He was born to Robert and Anna (Heller) Flansburgh on April 21, 1929, Paul graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1947. After graduation Paul began working with his father on the family dairy farm, eventually taking it over and where he and Matilda remained until retirement. Paul was introduced to the love of his life at a country dance by his brother, LeRoy. After just six short months of dating, he married Matilda Laufenberg on October 11, 1960, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Ashton, WI. Their devotion to each other was unwavering. During their 62 years of marriage their celebrations were countless.

Tue
03
Jan

Blackhawk wrestlers place third in Division 3 at Bi-State Classic


Blake Thiry takes on Hayden VanderVoot from Hutchinson/Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart wrestling to take his overall third place at the Bi-State tournament. (Photo by Nate Beier)

Blackhawk wrestlers who placed at the Bi-State Classic: Blake Thiry (third at 195 pounds), Jeremiah Avery (sixth at 160 pounds), Luke Kramer (third at 152 pounds), and Rhett Koenig (second at 138 pounds). (Contributed photo)

By A.J. Gates, Grant County Herald Independent

 

Tue
03
Jan

Prairie du Chien senior nominated for La Crosse Tribune’s Extra Effort Award


Tyson Hardy poses with one of his sketches, demonstrating his amazing level of talent. (Contributed photo)

By Pat McKnight - Tribune Correspondent

 

Tue
03
Jan

Rosella P. ‘Rosie’ Smrcina

Rosella (Rosie) P. Smrcina, 93, of Prairie du Chien, passed peacefully on Dec. 22, 2022, at Great River Care Center, McGregor, Iowa, with deer watching her through the window. Rosie was born the daughter of Peter and Alma (Olson) Severson in Mt. Sterling. Rosie attended school in Seneca and La Crosse Central and graduated from Prairie du Chien. She married John G. Smrcina on Dec. 12, 1947. She worked at Savory Cafe and as a cook at B.A. Kennedy and then became a full-time housewife, mother and caregiver for their middle son Gary. Rosie was an avid Packers fan and loved everything Elvis.

Tue
03
Jan

Phyllis A. Slaght

Phyllis A. Slaght, age 84, of Wauzeka, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born on Sept. 22, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Lula (Yost) Gilkes. She grew up in Wyalusing Township and attended the local school there, where the Dew Drop Inn currently stands. Phyllis worked at Advanced Transformer in Boscobel for many years until retirement. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending time with her family and grandchildren. 

Tue
03
Jan

Patricia A. Mercaitis

Patricia A. Mercaitis, age 76, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born in Oregon, Ill., on March 5, 1946, the daughter of Fulton and Elizabeth (Himes) Franklin. She grew up in a rural farmhouse near Mount Morris, Ill., and worked numerous jobs growing up, including telephone operator, cook, bartender, taxi driver, counselor at a women’s shelter, truck driver and the family-owned fishing lure company Bill’s Bait that produced The Worm fishing lure.

Tue
03
Jan

Joanne C. Dull

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother Joanne Dull, a lifelong resident of McGregor, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 87 after a brief illness, leaving to mourn family and friends. 

Tue
03
Jan

Kelsey L. Dressler

Kelsey L. Dressler, 23, of Cuba City, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at UW-Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. A celebration of life was Dec. 31, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City. In the spirit of Kelsey, attendees were asked to wear Green Bay Packers or Iowa Hawkeyes jerseys when attending her visitation and funeral.

Wed
14
Dec

No PdC Christmas Dinner

Wed
14
Dec

Holiday Lights and Stroll in the Park, December 17

By Melissa R. Collum

 

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