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Tue
24
May

Larry Dale Gramling

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 14:31

 

Larry Dale Gramling, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at home in Brice Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, May 22. A celebration of life will take place at the Holmen American Legion, Holmen, on Thursday May 26 at 11 a.m. with luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred in his memory to the Holmen American Legion, Post 284.

Information and online condolences may be given to the family at www.dickinsonfuneralhomes.com.

Tue
24
May

Earl Frederick Reiser

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 14:28

 

Earl Frederick Reiser, 78, of Prairie du Chien, died on Thursday, May 19, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster,. 

He was born Dec. 3, 1937 to Clarence “Spot” and Esther (La Velle) Reiser in Prairie du Chien. Earl was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist church in Prairie du Chien. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1956.

Earl was a dispatcher and parking/meter reader for the Prairie du Chien Police Department and a school crossing guard. He enjoyed reading, Packers football, Badgers sports, old time movies and visiting with friends and family.

Tue
24
May

Melvin Julius Burgus

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 14:25

 

Melvin Julius Burgus, 91, of Seneca, died May 23, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa. 

Melvin was born April 7, 1925 in Seneca Township, the son of William Frederick and Maude (Ward) Burgus. He attended country school in Seneca. He was united in marriage to Loretta Leola Krachey on April 4, 1959. To this union four children were born, William, Donald, Duane and Teresa. In his younger years, Melvin was a truck driver. He was a farmer throughout Crawford County for many years. Melvin enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and dog, Patch. 

Mon
23
May

Gervase A. “Gerry” Arndt

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 09:23

 

 Gervase A. “Gerry” Arndt, 98, formerly of Markham, Ill., Framingham, Mass. and Chelmsford, Mass., passed away on May 19, at the Life Care Center in Billerica, Mass. He was the husband of the late Marie M. (Stoehr) Arndt, who passed away in 1987.

Born in Kendall, Wis. on March 28, 1918, he was a son of the late Walter W. and Myrtle (Abbott) Arndt. 

Mon
23
May

Ethel Laufer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 09:11

 

Ethel Laufer, 88, of McGregor, Iowa died Friday, May 20, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse. 

Ethel was the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Drahn) Henkes and was born on Feb. 21, 1928 in McGregor, Iowa. She graduated from McGregor High School in 1946. Ethel was united in marriage with Donald LeRoy Laufer on April 16, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in McGregor, Iowa. Six children were born to this union, Donald Jr., Susan, Lynn, Mark, Karen and Michael. Ethel was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking and gardening in her younger years. Most of all, Ethel enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. 

Fri
20
May

Elmer Dirksen

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 14:28

 

Elmer Dirksen, 85, of Eastman passed away Thursday, May 19, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, after a brief illness. 

He was born Aug. 19, 1930 in Lennox, S.D. the son of Henry and Fannie (Mundhenke) Dirksen. He married Mary Ann Kelly on Feb. 7, 1957 in Bryant, S.D. Elmer loved farming and tending animals. He was a good mechanic and enjoyed fishing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by all. 

Fri
20
May

Ruth Zlabek

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 08:41

 

Ruth Zlabek, 76, of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, May 13, at the Great River Care center in McGregor. 

She was born Aug. 21, 1939 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Russell and Marie Jacobs. She married Richard Zlabek on June 12, 1963 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2002. Ruth worked as a bookkeeper for the Brisbois Motor Inn in Prairie du Chien.

Wed
18
May

Eileen T. Boland

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 08:37

 

Eileen T. Boland, 73, of Seneca passed away Tuesday, May 17, at her group home, Vista House in Boscobel. 

She was born Oct. 4, 1942 in La Crosse, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Cain) Boland. Eileen entered the convent at Sinsinawa, and was unable to complete her studies due to health reasons. She was a resident of Lori Knapp Homes and worked for the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien. 

Tue
17
May

Colleen M. Anderson

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 15:52

 

Colleen M. Anderson, 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Patch Grove, passed away on Monday, May 16, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

She was born on Dec. 23, 1949, in Boscobel, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Stadele) Lester. Colleen attended West Grant High School. She furthered her education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore and obtained a degree in Marketing. Colleen was employed at Wellington Place at Biron, Wisconsin Rapids. On Sept. 22, 1984, she was united in marriage to David Anderson at Wyalusing State Park, Bagley. After their marriage, Colleen enjoyed traveling and was an avid quilter.

Fri
13
May

Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Pelock

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 15:45

 

Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Pelock of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, May 11, at Crossing River’s Health hospital in Prairie du Chien.

He was born Dec. 1, 1940 in Prairie du Chien, the son of John (Jack) Joseph and Helen Mary (DuCharme) Pelock. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High school in 1959, joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard serving from 1968 to 1974. In 1968 he married Carol (Titlbach) and later divorced. 

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