Obituaries

Gerald (Bert) Bruehahn, 79, of McGregor, formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wis., passed away at the Great River Care Center in McGregor on June 14, 2020.

He was born on Oct. 27, 1940, to Bert and Eliza Bruehahn in Monona. In his younger years, he had a country band called Little Bert and the Country Class. He worked security at 3M in Prairie du Chien until he retired. Bert owned the Circle Bar in Prairie du Chien for a while and also had a cab business called B Line Cab Co. After retiring, Bert continued to work security jobs.  

Surviving Bert are his four children, Scott (Jill) Bruehahn of Mt. Horeb, Wis., Stephanie (Jerry) Koons of Elkader, Tina Bothum of Colorado and Rhonda Ruhser of Colorado; one sister, Loretta Funk of Buffalo, Wyo.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Janet Elaine Meyers, 76, of McGregor, died Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home in McGregor. She was born on June 13, 1943, to Elmer and Arlene (Larson) Erb in Postville, where she spent her childhood. Janet attended the Bailey Country School until seventh grade, then transferred to Luana School, where she graduated with the class of 1960.

Janet was united in marriage with Earl Bothel Jr. on Sept. 14, 1963, and four children were born to this union. Janet enjoyed going to auctions, painting, cooking and playing euchre and canasta with her sister and mom. She was an avid softball player and she loved her faith and family. Janet liked to “putz” around.

Norma Jean Erickson, 92, of Farmersburg, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Delhi. Norma was born May 17, 1928, to Herman and Florence (Homan) Plummer in La Crosse, Wis. She attended school in Waukon.

Norma was united in marriage with Charles A. Erickson on June 10, 1946, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. Three children were born to this union. Norma was a wonderful homemaker and farmer’s wife. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and games, fishing in Minnesota, dancing and seeing old cars. She found great joy in visiting with neighbors and loved having the grandchildren over. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Helen “Chris” Lorraine (Christoffer) McShane, 87, of Waterville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Great River Care Center in McGregor. Chris was born Nov. 3, 1932, to Frederick and Tora Helen (Baxter) Christoffer in Ayrshire. Chris enjoyed working as a telegrapher and secretary best. She loved the Lord, her many friends, pets and birds. Her favorite pastime was love of family and hosting or attending as many of their activities as possible. Chris also enjoyed cooking and teaching her grandchildren how to prepare food, like pancakes.