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Mon
03
Jul

Jean L. Tippery

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 09:17

Jean L. Tippery, 77, passed away peacefully at 10:09 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Northwest Health, La Porte.
Jean was born September 2, 1945 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to Lloyd C. and Virginia (Cauffman) Toberman.
On September 5, 2016, in Union Mills, she married Tom Tippery who survives.
Jean was a 1963 graduate of Prairie du Chien High School. Jean attended the University of Wisconsin as an undergraduate and received her Master’s Degree at Indiana University.  She taught for 36 years at La Porte Community Schools.  She remembered all of her former students and had a love for them all.  Jean enjoyed going to luncheons with fellow teachers and church members. She loved going to church and also had a love for animals, Louis L’Amour books, crafts, and game shows. Jean took a delight in spending time with her grandchildren and loved them all.

Thu
29
Jun

Jesse “Jack” John Heisz

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 22:03

Jesse “Jack” John Heisz passed away at home on June 26, 2023. Born September 16, 1924, to Edward and Mollie (Briggs) Heisz. Jesse was the third oldest of thirteen children.
He was united in marriage on December 3, 1949, to Betty Ann (Anna) Markin at the Bell Center Church. Together they had eight children: Patti (Dennis) Tonne, Mara Lee Heisz, Jessie (Darrell) Cooper, Peter Heisz, Carrie (Ron) Tarpein, Billy (Grace) Heisz, Andy (friend Tina) Heisz, and Charlie (Wanda) Heisz; eighteen grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
He is further survived by his sister, Emogene (Jack) Ehle, and his brother Lawrence (Peck) Heisz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anna; his siblings, Lincoln (Gene), Francis (Dutch), Charles, Sarah Steines, Bernard, Ruth Vermillion, Donald, Margie Knoble, Emmett, and Clarence; and grandson, Blade Prinz.

Thu
29
Jun

Brian L. Fisher

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 08:25

Brian L. Fisher, age 55 of Eastman, Wisc. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1967, the son of Loyd and Judy (Payne) Fisher. He grew up in Eastman before moving with his family to Knoxville, IL, where he graduated high school. He then obtained an associate degree in agriculture before moving back to Eastman to farm.
He worked for Waste Management and drove semi-trucks and dump trucks for several different companies including Prairie Sand & Gravel and Fahrner Asphalt Sealers. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting for deer, turkey, and bear.

Tue
27
Jun

June 30 free pitch, hit, and run

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:52

The Prairie du Chien Independent Little League is hosting a Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition for area youth. The event will be June 30 on St. Feriole Island with registration beginning at 5 p.m. and the competition starting at 6 p.m. The competition is open to all youth regardless of residence.
Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®. This grass roots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8,9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels  of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks, and the National Finals during the 2023 MLB World Series.

Tue
27
Jun

Highway Committee honors employees

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:51

Crawford County Highway Commissioner Kyle Kozelka presents Roger Olson with a certificate of appreciation for five years with the department.

By Gillian Pomplun

Tue
27
Jun

Common Council codifies ordinances

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:46

By Melissa R. Collum

Tue
27
Jun

Villa Louis walkway reconstruction finds previously unknown structures

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:42

Although it may not look like much, this archway, discovered by the removal of tree roots, could be a part of the original Fort Crawford or the first house built on the Villa Louis site. (Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

By Melissa R. Collum

Tue
27
Jun

Richard (Dick) Carl Jones

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

Richard (Dick) Carl Jones of Patch Grove, Wisc. passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was 83 years old. Dick was married to Janet Jones (Matousek) for 63 years, he had seven children, 16 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Dick had enjoyed over 25 years of retirement from being a Local 139 and Local 150 Operating Engineer, where he served those years as an operator and superintendent for Rock Road and as a superintendent for Ryan Inc. He also enjoyed being a small craft airplane pilot, and kept his Cessna and airplane hangar in Prairie Du Chien, Wisc. He and his wife Janet spent many of his retirement years wintering in Florida in their RV. He also loved fishing, his antique cars, doing improvement projects, and spending time on the Mississippi on the family campground.

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

Juneteenth: Guest Editorial

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 17:07

By Lee D. Van Landuyt,    Retired U.S. history     teacher

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