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Wed
01
Nov

Philip Michael Dagnon February 14, 1941-October 22, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:38

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Philip Michael Dagnon, known to his family and friends as Captain Safety and Nippy, on Oct. 22, 2023. Phil was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a true pillar of his community. His journey began on February 14, 1941, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, born to Francis J Dagnon and Hilda (Kamps) Dagnon.

Wed
25
Oct

Karen Hesselberg October 2, 1948-October 17, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 16:46

I expected my feisty wife, Karen E. Hesselberg, to have written out her

own obituary, but because her pain got to her, it did not happen. 

Wed
25
Oct

Loren Vondrum February 9, 1935-October 22, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:57

Loren P. Vondrum, 88, Beaver Dam, WI, formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. 

Wed
25
Oct

David Nelson February 26, 1942-October 20, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:54

David A. Nelson, 81, Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away Oct. 20, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN.

He was born in Decorah, IA, on Feb. 26, 1942, the son of Nels and Florence (Kobriger) Nelson. David grew up in Decorah where he worked at the Coca-Cola Factory and graduated from Decorah High School with the class of 1960. He later moved to Prairie du Chien where he began working at the Piggly Wiggly. 

Wed
25
Oct

Milton Jones July 6, 1939-October 20, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:52

Milton “Bill” C. Jones, 84, Harpers Ferry, IA, died October 20, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA.     

Wed
25
Oct

Alma Moris July 24, 1934-October 17, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:47

Alma A. Moris, 89, of Mt. Hope, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 17, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa in Sinsinawa, WI. 

Wed
25
Oct

Daniel Halverson March 6, 1959-October 15, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:45

Daniel H. Halverson, 64, West Salem, WI, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2023, at the Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem, WI.

 He was born on March 6, 1959, in Viroqua, WI, the son of Harry and Darlene (Cox) Halverson.  Daniel grew up in the DeSoto area and attended Moraine Park Technical Institute, where he obtained several college degrees. 

Tue
17
Oct

Martina Huffman November 15, 1956-October 15, 2023

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:26

Martina Wegmann Huffman ended her earthly existence in Manistee, MI, and began her forever on Oct. 15, 2023.

She was born on Nov. 15, 1956, to Oscar and Coletta Wegmann, their second child and grew up on the family dairy farm on Blakes Prairie, in Grant County, WI. The family grew in size until Martina had three sisters and a brother.

Wed
11
Oct

Tom Bennett July 22, 1952-September 26, 2023

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:33

Tom Bennett, a long-time resident of the Bagley, WI area, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 26, 2023.

Tom was a unique man; his soul was a special one that came into this world 71 years ago. He had many interests, including spending time with family and friends. 

Tue
03
Oct

Thaddeus Peak November 2, 1928-September 18, 2023

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 13:41

Thaddeus B. Peak, 94 of Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2023, surrounded by family. 

The youngest of three sons, Thad was born Nov. 2, 1928, to Reuben Theodore and Helen Trenary Peak, in Springfield, MO. After high school, he studied forestry at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, and spent time “out west” on lookout towers. 

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