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Tue
26
Jul

Erwin “Erv” Mueller

 

Erwin “Erv” Mueller, 77, Prairie du Chien, passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of his family on July 23, at the Crossing Rivers Health Center, Prairie du Chien after a brief illness. 

He was born at home in Read Township, Clayton County Iowa to Harry and Marie (Bente) Mueller Nov. 27, 1938, was baptized and confirmed at the Peace United Church of Christ of Elkader, Iowa.

Tue
26
Jul

Margaret M. Koopman

 

Margaret M. Koopman, 97, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, July 24, surrounded by her loving family at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. 

Tue
26
Jul

Ann V. Fulcher

 

Ann V. Fulcher, 90, of Prairie du Chien passed away on Monday, July 25, at her home. 

She was born Sept. 23, 1925 in Rio, Wis. the daughter of Harold and Marie (Rod) Woods. She married Fred Moore in 1944 and had one daughter Marcia Ann. She preceded her in death in 1973. She later married Al Fulcher in 1961 and they had a son Mark Fulcher. Al preceded her in death in 1970. Ann worked at National Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien for 20 years and later for Jeffer’s Black Angus for 22 years. After retirement she enjoyed working as a matron for the Crawford County Sheriff’s Dept. 

Tue
26
Jul

Jeanette Ruth Curry

 

Jeanette Ruth Curry, 75, died Sunday, July 24, at Bethel Home and Services in Viroqua.

She was born on Dec. 9, 1940 in Monroe, to Raymond and Hulda (Jaggi) Hefty. Jeanette was united in marriage on May 1, 1970 in Lodi, to Donald Eugene Curry. They were married for 46 years. Most of those years Jeanette worked on assembly lines and as a machine operator for various manufacturing companies including Graber & Co. Inc. in Middleton, Fiskars in Sauk City and finally retiring from Mini Precission Componants in Prairie du Chien. Jeanette always had a pet dog—a schnauzer, Buttons, a lab, Lightning and a collie, Chief—to name a few.

Mon
25
Jul

Behind the badge: PdC police, citizens who wear badges


The display of thank yous helps to brighten the days of the officers on the Prairie du Chien Police force. “I can only tell people ‘good job’ so many times. It’s an added bonus when the community says it too. Our officers are leaders and they have to be,” said Police Chief Chad Abram. (Photos by Caitlin Bittner)

 

Editors note: This is the first part of a small series highlighting the work of Prairie du Chien’s police officers following the deaths of fellow officers across the country.

By Caitlin Bittner

In recent weeks, there have been copious amounts of support pouring into the Prairie du Chien Police Department. “We’ve gotten a lot of cards, Facebook messages, baked goods, Dilly bars, cookies, bananas, flowers,” said Sgt. Kyle Teynor.

While the sweet treats and kind gestures have been devoured and appreciated, the department stressed they didn’t expect this.

“It’s nice to have that reassurance. But, we didn’t think the community didn’t support us,” Teynor said.

Mon
25
Jul

Mother, son arrested in drug bust

A mother and son were both arrested last week in connection with illegal narcotics activity at their residence within a Prairie du Chien motel, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

In early June, Crawford County investigators were notified of the potential drug activity. Further investigation led them to believe that Patrick Tesar, 18, and his mother, Renee Hubanks, 50, were dealing marijuana, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and possibly prescription medication out of the motel room in which they resided at the Prairie Motel. Next, investigators applied for and were granted a search warrant for the residence, Sheriff Dale McCullick said.

Mon
25
Jul

Great River Relay For Life is Saturday evening at PdCHS


Peoples State Bank and MPC gave $1,500 corporate sponsorships to the Great River Relay For Life last week. Both have been 16-year financial contributors of the local fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Also, Prairie du Chien Mayor Dave Hemmer signed a proclamation declaring July 30, 2016, as Relay For Life Day in the city. He is pictured (center) with Shelly Rider, one of the relay’s coordinators. The Relay For Life is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, at the Prairie du Chien High School track, from 4 to 11 p.m. Pictured (left), Peoples State Bank President Mark Forsythe hands the donation to Mary Ann Heisz, one of the relay’s coordinators. (Right) Tom Hampton and Janet Mezera, members of the Relay For Life event leadership team and MPC employees, are shown receiving the donation from Plant Manager Lisa Esser.

It’s time again for the Great River Relay For Life, held at the Prairie du Chien High School, from 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 30, in an effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “One World, One Hope.” Luminaria sales are still available at People’s State Bank and A Cut Above in Prairie du Chien through Wednesday.

On Saturday, set up for teams and registration begins at 3 p.m. The survivor reception and silent auction will begin at 4 p.m. The opening/survivor ceremony is at 5 p.m. Mary Ann Heisz, a survivor and co-coordinator of the Relay For Life, said she would like to see a great number of survivors come out this year to walk on the track for the survivors lap. A dessert auction starts at 6 p.m. Then, the caregiver ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. The silent auction and luminaria sales will end by 8 p.m. Capping off the evening, the Spirit of Hope/Luminaria program is a beautiful, emotional and unforgettable moment ending the relay.

Mon
25
Jul

Blues fest to fill St. Feriole Island with attitude this weekend


The Mark May Band, accompanied by The Soul Satyr Horns, will bring a unique brand of blues with attitude to the Prairie Dog Blues Festival’s main stage this Saturday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m.

By Correne Martin

After 19 years, the Prairie Dog Blues Festival has become quite the outdoor party for music lovers of all ages. It brings thousands of people to Prairie du Chien the last weekend of July every summer—many who have fallen in love with the casual, regionally-acclaimed event and can’t wait to return each year. The musical talent that fires up the St. Feriole Island bash hails from all over the world, specializing in an assortment of blues and roots music like Chicago blues to West Coast jump, hard-driving Mississippi hill country blues, New Orleans horns, Texas boogie, zydeco, gospel, blues rock, etc.

The 2016 lineup has received rave reviews on the Prairie Dog Blues Fest Facebook page from new as well as dedicated festival-goers. Local hotels and campsites are booked, the grounds are getting set-up, performers are touring toward PdC and the weekend is almost here.

This year’s main stage line-up is as follows:

Mon
25
Jul

Dorothy E. Meng

 

Dorothy E. Meng, 87, of Bagley passed away Friday, July 22, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien. 

She was born Nov. 29, 1928 in Soldiers Grove, the daughter of Otto and Della (DeWitt) Helgerson. She married Irvin Meng on Sept. 22, 1944 in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 2003. Dorothy worked at National Decorated metals in Prairie du Chien and later for Rapid Die in Cassville. 

Fri
22
Jul

Ralph Junior Corlett

 

Ralph Junior Corlett, 88, of McGregor, Iowa died Wednesday, July 20, at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien. 

Ralph was born June 19, 1928 to Ralph Leigh and Ruby Mae (Entwisle) Corlett in McGregor. He attended Sny Magill Country School and graduated from McGregor High School in 1946. 

Ralph was united in marriage with Olga Mae Eggen on Oct. 1, 1949 at the First Lutheran Church, McGregor. To this union ten children were born.

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