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Tue
27
Jun

Mary M. White

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:35

Mary M. White, age 85 of Prairie du Chien died on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on October 5, 1937 on the family farm in Plum Creek, to Lawrence and Irma (Nachreiner) Boylen.
She married Edward J. White on August 9, 1958, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wauzeka, Wisc. Mary and Ed were the proud parents of three boys. She was a devoted wife and mother. Over the years, she attended countless ballgames and was a great fan of her sons and grandchildren. She was always up for a game of cards, and if there was a little time to talk on the phone, her day was complete.
Mary was an active member of St. John’s Church of the Holy Family Parish. She was instrumental in establishing the Prairie du Chien Booster Club. Mary volunteered in the library at St. Gabriel’s Catholic School in Prairie du Chien and was always willing to help as needed.

Tue
20
Jun

Melody Anne Moose

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 16:57

Melody Anne Moose, 57 of McGregor, Iowa passed away at her home on June 13, 2023. Melody was born August 13, 1965 to Terrence and Winsome (O’Brien) Zinkle in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. She graduated from Prairie High School in 1983.
In 1991, Melody was united in marriage with Brian Frommelt. They later divorced. On August 22, 2009 Melody was united in marriage with Dennis Moose. He passed away on February 28, 2017. Throughout the years, Melody worked a variety of jobs, the latest being an Auto Detailer. She enjoyed going for rides, “Sunday Fundays”, watching Sanford and Sons and Wheel of Fortune, scrolling on facebook, dancing, and listening to music.

Tue
20
Jun

Arthur Gerald Valley (a.k.a. Art or Jerry)

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 16:56

Arthur Gerald Valley (a.k.a. Art or Jerry), passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023, making it to his 82nd birthday, with his wife, (Mary) Jane (Rodenkirch), and eldest son, Jeff, by his side.
Born in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. on May 28, 1941, to Arthur and Lorraine (DeRusha) Valley, Art was raised in Prairie du Chien and attended Prairie du Chien High School, graduating in 1959 at which time he joined the National Guard and worked locally. In the summer of 1962, as fate would have it, his best friend’s (Virgil Rodenkirch) little sister visited from California. Catching Art’s eye, he said to Virg, “your little sister has grown up!” That winter, Art took his interest in Mary Jane to the next level by traveling to California to ask for her hand in marriage. They were married June 29,1963. Art and Mary Jane settled in Janesville, Wisc. where Art had a 30-year career with General Motors.

Tue
20
Jun

Joan Mae (Steege Marchionda) Martin

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 16:52

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, aunt, teacher and business owner will always be remembered.
Muscoda, Wisc. - Joan Mae (Steege Marchionda) Martin, age 80, of Muscoda, Wisc., passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and support of her daughters at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisc., on June 13, 2023. Prior to her stay at Agrace, she was under the excellent care of CrestRidge Memory Care in Dodgeville, Wis., for three and a half years. She battled dementia with grace for nearly ten years. She was born on March 3, 1943, in Winona, Minn., to the late Stanton and Wilhelmina Steege.

Fri
16
Jun

David A. Myers

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 21:12

David A. Myers, 84, of Sparta, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah. He was born on March 6, 1939 in Dodgeville, Wisc. to Avery and Margaret (Klar) Myers. He grew up in Platteville and attended Platteville High School.
After high school, he joined the US Air Force. He moved to Milwaukee after the service and attended MIT for art and sign painting. He married Geri Laack in 1963. Together they had four children; Trudy, Angie, Todd, and Ryan. In 1970, they moved to Prairie du Chien, where he worked at Wyalusing Academy for 17 years. He then owned and operated Tuckwood Arts and Antiques, in Eastman, Wisc., and later the Harbor House, in Lynxville, WI. David and Geri later divorced.

Wed
14
Jun

Sandra Louise Colleran (Chabela)

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 16:30

Sandra Louise Colleran (Chabela), age 86, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, surrounded by her children. Sandy was born in Prairie du Chien on July 1, 1936, the daughter of Leonard “Jake” Chabela and Fern (Noggle Chabela) Chambers. After graduating from Saint Mary’s Academy in Prairie du Chien in 1954, she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Marquette University in 1961.
Sandy married her college sweetheart, James Patrick Colleran, in 1959, becoming a typical 1960s housewife who managed a husband and a home, raised three children (so-called Irish triplets), socialized with other housewives and always had dinner on the table by 5 p.m. Sandy’s calling in life was service to others. Her nursing career spanned over 40 years and included working with the Visiting Nurses Association in Milwaukee and Waukesha and setting up a hospice care program.

Wed
14
Jun

Marilyn Margaret (Montgomery) Thompson

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 16:28

Marilyn Margaret (Montgomery) Thompson, 83, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Soldiers Grove, passed away on June 10th, 2023, after a short stay at the Prairie Maison Nursing Home.

Wed
14
Jun

Adolph H. Petersen

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 16:24

Adolph H. Petersen, 86, passed away at home with family by his side on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born May 27, 1937, in La Crosse, to the late Andreas and Emma (Stender) Petersen. On April 4, 1959, Adolph married the former Barbara K. Clausen in Lynxville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2014.
Adolph worked for years with General Motors. He was a member of the Richard Ellis American Legion Post 205.
He enjoyed watching birds, camping, reading, airplanes and playing the flugelhorn. Mainly though, Adolph loved his family and was always around for them.

Wed
14
Jun

Harry C. “Deke” Jones

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 16:21

Harry C. “Deke” Jones age 87 lately of McGregor, IA passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor. Deke was born September 2, 1935, in Marietta Township, WI, the son of Willard and Elva (Miller) Jones. Deke worked as a lineman in Wisconsin and Wyoming. He started singing and playing the drums and guitar while in high school and his love of music continued throughout his lifetime. He was a member of the band “The Noteables” while living in the Madison, WI area and later while living in Prairie du Chien; he played with many bands and friends. He had a radio show on one of the local radio stations and was involved in the Country Music Jamboree held in Prairie du Chien for many years. Deke is survived by his children Mark Jones, Cindy Jones-Petersen, Penny (Bob) Munson, Peter (Jane) Jones; grandchildren Heather, Erik, and Amy; great-grandchildren Maggie, Patrick, Audrey, Daniel, and Olivia; and his sister Beverly Ward.

Wed
14
Jun

Clement Steele

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 16:18

Clement Steele, 85, of Dubuque, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center.
Clem was born June 16, 1937 in Waukon, IA, the son of Burnell and Lois (Stubstad) Steele. He was the oldest of eight siblings (7 brothers and 1 sister). He married Mary Jane Valley on August 11, 1962 in Prairie du Chien and they were married over 60 years.
Clem was educated at Campion High School, Marquette University, Loras College, University of Wisconsin, Rutgers, University of Iowa, and University of Wyoming. After moving to Dubuque, Clem worked at the AEA, teaching computer education to both educators and students in North Eastern Iowa. He went on to teach at Loras College as a Professor of Education, retiring in 2000.
Clem served in the Wisconsin National Guard.

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