All Obituaries

Diana J. Renner, age 78 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, WI. She was born November 22, 1941 in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Ray and Cecile (Williams) Schuler. Diana worked in the St. Francis Hospital Laboratory in Waterloo. She married Jack Renner June 7, 1958, and they owned and operated Lakeview Bar and Restaurant in Prairie du Chien for over 30 years. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, hanging...

Roger E. Champion, age 79 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born March 23, 1941 in Prairie du Chien, the son of John and Hazel (Quinn) Champion. He graduated from Bagley High School and later married Diane Sedlmayr in 1980 in Copeland Park in LaCrosse, WI. Roger was humorous and quick-witted. He was a terrific fisherman, great mechanic, and a good carpenter.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years Diane; his...

Edward F. Gilkes of Prairie du Chien passed away on Saturday July 25, 2020 at the age of 84.  Ed was born in Bagley, Wisconsin on June 15, 1936, the son of Charles and Lula (Yost) Gilkes. He graduated from Bagley High School in 1955. He proudly served in the United States High Army. After serving he worked at the GMC plant in Janesville. Ed met Dorothy Dagnon at the Checkerboard and they were married on January 7th, 1961. Ed then farmed until 1967 and later worked for Design Homes,...

Arlene M. Long age 73 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Janesville passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home following a brief illness.  She was born December 11, 1946 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Frank and Irene (Whysall) Mezera.  She married Lawrence Long on July 10, 1965 at St. John’s Church in Prairie du Chien. They resided in Janesville for many years where Arlene held various jobs but primarily raised their family.  She is survived by her husband of 55...

Joan M. Poots, age 85 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in LaCrosse, WI. She was born April 16, 1935 in Chicago, IL, the first-born daughter of Donald and Anna (Cipra) McGuire. She was a graduate of St. Joseph and St. Ann Grade School, Providence High School, and Little Company of Mary Hospital School of Nursing. She married Leslie R. Poots at St. Rita’s Church in Chicago in 1957. They had three children Patti, Bob, and John....

Steven R. DuCharme, age 37 of Eastman, WI passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mayo Health System in LaCrosse, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 28, 1982 in LaCrosse, WI, the son of Mark and Ronna (Check) DuCharme. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Steve served 6 years in the US Marine Corps and served a tour of duty in Iraq.  He...

Scott H. Petersen, age 64 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, WI. He was born September 23, 1955 in Minnetonka, MN, the son of Howard and Geraldine (Anderson) Petersen. Scott worked for the FDIC in Des Moines, IA and later worked as a cook, most recently at the Hungry House in Prairie du Chien. He is survived by his son Benjamin Petersen; his daughter Sarah (Randall) Grady; his mother Geraldine Petersen; his brother David (Ruth)...

John W. Sutton, age 68, of Madison and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  He was born December 31, 1951 in Lancaster, the son of George and Adeline (Chamberlain) Sutton.  He was the fourth of seven children and loved being part of such a large family.  John was always coming up with new ideas to get everyone together.  The family got to enjoy skiing and staying at Whitecap Mountains for many years.  After Whitecap, there...

Helen G “Jenny” Peak, age 93, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Boscobel, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien. She was born April 6, 1927, in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Herman and Edna (Kloeppel) Jensen. She married Thaddeus Peak on July 28, 1951. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jenny Peak spent many years as a homemaker and pastor's wife. She could be counted on to help women and children in need,...

Blaise E. Jacobson, age 3 went to his Heavenly  Home to be taken care of by his great-grandma’s and great- grandpa on Friday July 10, 2020. He was born November 22, 2016 in Prairie du Chien the son of Erica Kapinus and Brandon Jacobson.  Blaise was a very sweet boy who loved giving “big hugs” to anyone who asked. Blaise was Daddy’s little buddy. He loved helping Daddy fix anything that needed fixing, especially if it was outdoors. He was so excited for...