Obituaries

Edward F. Hall, 74, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at MercyOne in Dubuque, Iowa. 

He was born on May 18, 1945, on the family farm, the son of Guerdon and Gila (Marcue) Hall.

Edward graduated from Platteville High School in 1964. After graduation, he worked on the family farm and worked construction with Burnham Construction. Edward was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works for a short time before his employment with Loudspeaker Component Corporation, where he worked for 38 years. On May 10, 1975, Edward was united in marriage to Karen Sedbrook at the Lancaster Congregational United Church Christ. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, and loving every day riding his Harley. Edward dearly loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and talking “shit.” He will be greatly missed.

Philip F. Murawski, 78, of Prairie du Chien, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. 

He was born May 2, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Joseph and Sophie (Mucha) Murawski. 

He graduated in 1960 from Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Ill. Philip served in the U.S. Army during peace-time. He married Millicent Chulafich in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 4, 1967. Philip enjoyed making people smile by telling jokes, visiting the casino and taking road trips. He spent numerous years working as a machinist in the manufacturing industry. 

Mary Margaret (Peggee) DuCharme, 65, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Dubuque, Iowa.  

She was born July 25, 1954, to Elmer and Bea DuCharme in Prairie du Chien. She grew up on DuCharme Ridge near Eastman, while living primarily in Iowa as an adult. 

She is survived by her son Michael Kuhse (Erin) of Scarsdale, N.Y.; daughter Amanda (Steve) Rattigan of Naples, Fla.; two grandchildren, Finn and Claudia Kuhse of Scarsdale, N.Y.; brother Patrick DuCharme and his wife, Marty Hollis of McFarland, and brother Mike DuCharme of Gillette, Wyo. 

She was predeceased by an infant daughter Bea; her parents Elmer and Bea (nee McNeil) DuCharme.

Private graveside services were held in Eastman.

Adeline Maxine Hammel, 93, of McGregor, Iowa, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Great River Care Center, McGregor, Iowa. 

Adeline Maxine was born Jan. 22, 1926, to George and Mildred (Lamphere) Ingles, at home, in Lodomillo Township, Littleport, Iowa. 

She attended country school in Mays Prairie in Waterville, Iowa. In her younger years, Adeline worked as a waitress at Indian Isle for many years. Adeline also worked at 3-M in Prairie du Chien. She loved to travel, read and play cards.