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Tue
25
Aug

Pamella E. Smith

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 15:37

 

Pamella E. Smith of San Antonio, Texas was born to eternal life June 24.

Pam was born Nov. 19, 1939 in Prairie du Chien to Roger G. and Charlotte C. Steiner. Pam graduated from Prairie High in 1957. On Aug. 23, 1958 she married Vincent L. Tippery. To this union two children, Vincent Jr. and Rebecca Lynn were born. They divorced and Pam later married Lowell Smith. 

Pam was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents, Roger G. and Charlotte C. and her brothers Roger W. and Raoul G. Steiner. 

Mon
24
Aug

Laurel Lynn “Laurie” Burow

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 10:20

 

Laurel Lynn “Laurie” Burow, was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 17, at the age of 67. 

Laurel was the daughter of John and Alvida (Johnson) Reich and born into God’s family through Holy Baptism in 1948. She was united in marriage to Thomas Burow on Aug. 8, 1970 in Milwaukee.

Fri
21
Aug

Gerd Friedrich “Opa” Dudenbostel

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 15:02

 

Gerd Friedrich “Opa” Dudenbostel, 83, of Boscobel, died Monday, Aug. 17, at Bland Bekkedal Center for Hospice Care, Viroqua. 

Gerd Friedrich Dudenbostel was born on Oct. 22, 1931 to Wilhelm and Helene (Söhlke) Dudenbostel in Gross Burgwegel, Germany. He was baptized and confirmed in Germany. 

Thu
20
Aug

William J. “Bill” Hubbard

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 14:47

 

William J. “Bill” Hubbard, 75, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Wed
19
Aug

Linda E. Hodgson

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 09:43

 

Linda E. Hodgson, 68, of Seneca passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Lakeview Healthcare Center in West Salem, after an extended illness.

She was born June 26, 1947 in Eastman, the daughter of William and Mary (Becwar) Cody. She married Jack Hodgson in 1973 and they later divorced. She taught elementary school in Tennyson, and later in Wauzeka.

Tue
18
Aug

Gerd “Opa” Dudenbostel

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 15:29

 

Gerd “Opa” Dudenbostel, 83, of Boscobel, Wisconsin died Monday, August 17, 2015 at Bland Bekkedal Center for Hospice Care, Viroqua, Wisconsin.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Thonburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Salem United Methodist Church, Eastman, Wisconsin.

Burial will follow at National Cemetery, Eastman, Wisconsin with Military Rites.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is helping the family with the arrangements.

Tue
18
Aug

Marianne S. Picha

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 14:10

 

Marianne S. Picha, 62, of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, Aug. 17, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical center in La Crosse, following a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born April 28, 1953 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Louis and Mildred (Koresh) Spiker. She married Larry Picha in 1970 and he later preceded her in death in 2007. She worked at the Prairie du Chien Convalescent Center, the Memorial Hospital and later for Homeward Bound in Prairie du Chien. She was also involved for many years with the Heart and Cancer Telethon, March of Dimes, and several other charities. 

Mon
17
Aug

Robert E. Collins “Bob”

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 15:17

 

Robert E. Collins “Bob” passed away peacefully on Aug. 14. 

He was born in Winter Haven, Fla., on Jan. 2, 1926. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941, seeing action in the South Pacific. Upon discharge, he moved to Prairie du Chien, marrying Jean Marvin on April 19, 1947. 

Bob is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Ross (Carla) Collins of St. Albans, Vt.; daughter, Kristie (Trey) Neher of Hortonville, Wis.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

Mon
17
Aug

Karen Ann (Wolford) Althof

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 08:42

 

The world may seem a little less warm and loving to those who knew Karen Ann (Wolford) Althof. Born March 10, 1947, Karen was 68 years old when she passed from a massive stroke on Monday, Aug. 10.

Fri
14
Aug

Sharron Mary Surovy

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 13:14

 

Sharron Mary Surovy, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 17, in Waterloo, Iowa. 

Sharron was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Barnum, daughter of Howard and Flossie Mae (Nutter) Dalton. She was raised and attended schools in Barnum. Sharron married Paul Surovy on Dec. 30, 1959 in Waukon. They raised five children with Sharron as a full-time homemaker and mom. Sharron will be remembered as a good-hearted, joyful person who was fond of dancing around the house, singing and mystery novels.

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