Obituaries

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03
Feb

Wayne Edmond O’Brien

Wayne Edmond O’Brien, 82 of rural Eastman, Wisc. passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. He was born on June 20, 1940 at the O’Brien home farm on Swatek Ridge Road, Eastman to his parents, Lloyd and Marie O’Brien. Wayne attended schools in Eastman and Seneca, Wis.
When Wayne was younger, he worked in the logging business. He then purchased the family farm from his father and began farming in the Eastman area. Wayne lived his entire life in Eastman and was a lifelong member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Wayne enjoyed farming, bird watching, hunting, fishing, watching sports, and playing cards. But most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He felt so blessed to have them.

Fri
03
Feb

Goldie J. Champion

Goldie J. Champion, age 88 of Prairie du Chien, Wisc. passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Fennimore, Wisc. on June 29, 1934. Goldie moved with her family to Faribault, Minn. where she graduated from high school. She then moved to Rochester, Minn. before eventually returning to southwest Wisc. Goldie married Marvin Champion on June 23, 1962 at the United Methodist Church in Bagley, Wisc. Together, they raised their family in Prairie du Chien. Goldie worked for American Family Insurance before solely caring for her home and family. She enjoyed baking, sewing, garden tractor pulling, and traveling the country with her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Marvin; their son Brian Champion; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Fri
03
Feb

Orville “Orv” Aspenson

Orville “Orv” Aspenson, 82, of Holmen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1940, in the township of Utica to Norman and Lydia (Uglum) Aspenson. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1958 and following graduation, he attended the Farmers Short Course in Madison. Orv married Bernadetta Brown on June 4, 1960, at the Boscobel Methodist Church. Orv enjoyed farming on his family’s farm and worked as a carpenter with Carpenters Local 1143 – La Crosse, Wisc.. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed various jobs. He had a passion for golf (he was very proud of the two holes in one he had), enjoyed hunting, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife.

Thu
02
Feb

Robert W. “Bob” Granzow

Robert W. “Bob” Granzow age 89 of Eastman, Wisc. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born July 18, 1933, the son of Charles and Bernice (George) Granzow. Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Marilyn Hathaway on May 15, 1955. She preceded him in death on October 6, 1961. He later married Leota Hollenberger on June 23, 1962. Leota also preceded Bob in death on February 27, 2018. Bob farmed most of his life in the Eastman area and served as the Eastman Village President for many years.

Thu
02
Feb

Teresa Sue Krueger

Teresa Sue Krueger, 60 of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023 at Divine Rehab and Nursing in Fennimore, Wisconsin. She was born to Linda and Albert Schilter in Lancaster, Wisconsin. When Teresa was younger, she had many fond memories of spending most of her time with her Grandma.

Thu
02
Feb

Evelyn M. Crowley

Evelyn M. Crowley, 80, of Prairie du Chien, WI, formerly of Steuben, WI passed away peacefully Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI surrounded by her children. Evelyn was born on March 9, 1942, in Prairie du Chien, to Ivan and Helen (Ford) DuCharme. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1960. Following high school, she worked at Johnson’s One Stop in Seneca. Evelyn married Patrick Crowley on May 13, 1962, in Seneca, WI. Over the course of their marriage, they were blessed with seven children. Together, until Patrick’s passing, on December 23, 1977, they raised their family in Steuben.

Wed
25
Jan

Carol Ann (Reisner) Ladeburg

Carol Ann (Reisner) Ladeburg, age 80 of Prairie Du Chien, WI, formerly of Oelwein, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
She was born on June 30, 1942 in Oelwein, the daughter of Eugene Warren and Dorothy (Heid) Reisner. She grew up in Oelwein and graduated from Sacred Heart School. Later she graduated from Mercy College in Cedar Rapids.
Carol married Arthur Ladeburg on June 3, 1962. In this marriage they welcomed three children. Tim, Deborah and Damien.
Carol was employed by Mercy Hospital Oelwein in the pediatric unit, then she worked at Amoco Foam, also known as Gulf States & Triangle Plastics in Oelwein. She was also a receptionist at Goodwill in Oelwein and later in the Goodwill Retail Store until she retired.
Carol and Art moved to Prairie Du Chien in 2015 where they enjoyed spending time at their cabin on the Ambrough.

Wed
25
Jan

Mattie Clara (Woods) Rademacher

Our very own “Chatty Mattie”, Mattie Clara (Woods) Rademacher, age 79 of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Prairie du Chien. Her parents Letcher and Clara (Shepherd) Woods celebrated her birth at home in New London, Pennsylvania on June 10, 1943. After graduating from high school in Pennsylvania, she went on to attend school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to become an administrative assistant, where she met the love of her life, Roger Rademacher. They were married on June 11, 1966, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, IA.
Thankfully, Mattie didn’t believe silence was golden, because she, along with her husband “Rambling Rog”, lovingly raised four children in a bustling household.

Wed
25
Jan

George Steven Walters

George Steven Walters, 66, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. He was born on December 28, 1956 to George and Lorraine (LaMere) Walters in St. Joseph, Missouri. George graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1976.
On August 23, 2003, George was united in marriage with Jan Mulrooney. Throughout the years, George worked at MPC and Prairie Industries. He retired in January 2022. George enjoyed fishing, camping, deer hunting and being outdoors. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Wed
25
Jan

Susan Marie Helen (Johll) Walz

Susan Marie Helen (Johll) Walz was born on June 29, 1951, in Prairie du Chien as one of six children to Alfred and Audrey (Brookens) Johll. She passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Susan grew up in Bridgeport, WI and attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic School until 8th grade. This laid the foundation for her Catholic faith, and she remained a devout Catholic her whole life. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in May of 1969 and married Robert Walz on August 2nd of the same year. Together they raised their 11 children on the farm in rural Wauzeka. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She spent her life serving others; to know her was to love her. She enjoyed taking the grandchildren to Jellystone in Warrens. She started a family camping tradition that is still a family favorite! Susan loved campfires and jumped at the chance to sit by a campfire all night. She loved spending time with her family.

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