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15
Oct

Christopher Wayne Light

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:06

Christopher Wayne Light, 28, formerly of Prairie du Chien, a 2008 graduate, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic automobile accident on Oct. 11. 

He was born Feb. 12, 1990, to the parents of Troy Light, of Prairie du Chien, and Heidi Light, of Boscobel. 

Mon
15
Oct

Jeanne (Wolford) Kadlec

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:05

Jeanne Kadlec entered into eternal life on Oct. 10.

She was born Jeanne Louise Wolford on Dec. 1, 1930, in Prairie du Chien. Jeanne was the youngest of William and Nettie Wolford’s nine children.

She married Leslie Kadlec on Aug. 11, 1951. After living in Prairie du Chien, they spent the next three decades in Oelwein, Iowa. Jeanne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She served 16 years as a librarian in the Oelwein Public Library before retiring in 1992. After Les passed away, Jeanne moved to Menomonie, in 2000, and enjoyed many special friendships at The Oaks. 

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Lyle Bellrichard, Harlan Bellrichard, William Wolford and Robert Wolford; and sisters Grace Anderson, Dorothy Fosdale and Rita Jones. 

Mon
15
Oct

Marie M. (Kozelka) Sundeen

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:03

Our beloved mother, Marie M. Sundeen, 93, fell into the deep sleep of death at home at 9:30 p.m., Aug. 29, following a long illness. 

Mon
15
Oct

Karen R. Carroll

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:01

Karen R. Carroll, 77, of Prairie du Chien, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Crossing Rivers Health, following a long struggle with emphysema and COPD.

She was born Karen Rose Flitsch on July 29, 1941, in Prairie du Chien, the second of two daughters to Earl J. and Margaret M. (Ackerman) “Marge” Flitsch. She was a 1959 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie du Chien. Later that year, she married Donald S. Carroll, of Lancaster, and the couple had six children together.

Fri
12
Oct

Madolyn 'Susan' Witters

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 16:26

Madolyn “Susan” Witters, 60, of Wauzeka, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, at her home in Wauzeka. 

She was born Feb. 7, 1958, at Dixon, Ill. She was married to Chad Witters and he preceded her in death. She had been employed by Wisconsin Historical Society, and Sue Waltz Insurance in Boscobel. She was involved with the Friends of the Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, The Beloit Jr. Women’s Club and First Congregational Church Summer Camp. 

She is survived by a twin brother Tom (Perla) Good of Avalon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and best friend Meg Schuster.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Fri
12
Oct

Maxine Leah Johnson

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 16:25

Maxine Leah Johnson, 80, of New Hampton, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, at her home in New Hampton, Iowa. Maxine was born June 24, 1938, to Donald and Marcella (Sabbann) Tayek in Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa. She graduated from Monona High School in 1956, and earned her degree from Upper Iowa University.

Thu
11
Oct

Walter 'Steve' Thornton

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 15:15

Walter “Steve” Thornton, 65, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Oct. 8, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. 

Walter was born June 13, 1953, to Harold and Virginia (Williams) Thornton in Tomahawk. He earned his GED and attended tech school. Walter joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.

Walter was united in marriage with Joyce Shulka on Nov. 25, 1972, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien. One son was born to this union, Chuck. Walter worked for Gen-Cor in Marquette, Iowa. In his spare time, Walter enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He was a fan of Nascar and the Green Bay Packers.

Thu
11
Oct

Billy Gene Butikofer

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 11:56

Billy Gene Butikofer, 77, of Elkader, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. 

He was born Dec. 31, 1940, in Elkader, to Walter and Lydia (Dennler) Butikofer. Bill was confirmed at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elgin. He graduated from Elkader High School with the Class of 1958. He served in the United States Army in Germany. He was united in marriage to Marcia C. Metzger on Oct. 10, 1964. Three children were born to this union.

Bill was a devoted farmer, milking dairy cows until the fall of 2001. During his early years, he enjoyed being a member of 4-H and FFA. For a time, he worked at Walch Ford, then Bill and brother Norbert operated the Sinclair gas station, both in Elkader. Bill was a loyal member of Bethany Church, American Legion and the Farm Bureau.

Mon
08
Oct

Gerald L. Burr

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 10:49

Gerald L. Burr, 82, of Saginaw, Mich., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Friday, June 22, at home, surrounded by his family.

The son of Alonzo and Anita (Haupt) Burr, Gerald was born on July 8, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. He grew up in Prairie du Chien. Jerry graduated from Prairie High School in 1953. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After the service, he attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison and graduated with a B.S. in business administration.

He married Carol Ann Strauman on Sept. 15, 1956, at St. John Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. They moved to Saginaw, Mich., where Jerry was employed as a supervisor for General Motors at Grey Iron Foundry for 35 years until his retirement.

Thu
04
Oct

Sherry Silvers

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 16:01

Sherry Silvers, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 1, at Crossing Rivers Health. She was the only beloved daughter of Raymond and Marilyn (Gibbs) Kellogg, born on Aug. 5, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa. She married her loving husband, Ernest John Silvers on Aug. 16, 1969, in Boscobel.

Sherry was a well-respected business owner for over 40 years. She operated a state-licensed purebred dog kennel and was an honored AKC and CKC breeder. She volunteered for the first Prairie du Chien Humane Society and provided a pet rescue facility for dogs and birds.

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