All Obituaries

Chuck (Charlie) Everts, age 90 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Saturday January 15th, 2022 at Crossing Rivers Hospital with his Family by his side.  Chuck was born February 15th, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to John and Angie (Gallagher) Everts.  Chuck had a memorable childhood, picking berries, hunting and fishing. He was “caught” by the girl of his dreams Rose Marie Miller, they were united in marriage on October 26, 1949. To this union two daughters were born...

Longtime Prairie du Chien Chief of Police, Gary R. Knickerbocker, age 78 passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. He was born in Galena, IL on April 27, 1943, the son of Ruben and Lillian (Spores) Knickerbocker. Their family moved to Waukon, IA before settling in Prairie du Chien. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and later worked locally at National Decorated Metals. Gary married Judith Eilers at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church on...

Robert J. Konichek, age 89 of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Prairie du Chien on February 4, 1932, the son of Henry and Grace (McCartney) Konichek. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School before serving in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He then met the love of his life LoRayne Burton, and they were married in Cassville, WI on December 9, 1954. He worked as a...

Polly C. Fernette left this world on January 6, 2022 to a better place where she will no longer have her disabilities. Polly was born June 14, 1972 (Flag Day-as Polly said they put flags out because it is my birthday) to Jerry Fernette and Virginia Lochner at LaCrosse Gundersen Hospital where an accident occurred in the delivery room causing her disease, Cerebral Palsy. Polly had to experience many different approaches in special education from age 2 to 21 through Infant Stimulation La...

“The sun is sleeping, the moon’s aglow, let love’s soft whisper soothe your soul.” - A.W. Crosby Virginia “Ginger” (Jeffers) DesRocher; on December 6, 2021, 9 days from her 80th birthday, Ginger was tragically taken from us when she suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. Born December 15, 1941, Ginger was the daughter of George and Dorothy (Bremmer) Jeffers. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and furthered her education as a medical secretary. She...

Clarence G. “Smokey” Mezera age 85 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien.  He was born December 4, 1936 in Prairie du Chien the son of Martin and Helen (Cejka) Mezera. He served in the US Army National Guard and worked as a meat cutter for Swenson’s IGA for many years.  He married Janice Buege who later preceded him in death.  He married Marcella Hurda who also preceded him in death. ...

John J. Powers age 85 of Prairie du Chien passed away peacefully Sunday, January 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 12, 1936, in Prairie du Chien the son of James and Clara (Berntgen) Powers.  John attended St. Gabriel’s school and later graduated from Prairie du Chien High School.  He attended Coyne College in Chicago, IL.  John married Annette Gentes on October 25, 1958, at St. Gabriel’s Church in Prairie du Chien. ...

Roland K. Groom, age 76 of Wauzeka passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Boscobel, WI on August 8, 1945, the son of Kenneth and Mary (Kane) Groom. He graduated from Boscobel High School before going to work on the family farm as the third generation. He was an avid horseman that loved his pure-bred blue healer, Sire. Roland enjoyed staying active around the farm and playing card games such as Rummy. He loved his family and always welcomed...

Roger J. Forst age 84 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 4, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 31, 1937, in Prairie du Chien the son of Leonard and Leona (Becwar) Forst. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and went on to serve in the US Air Force, where he was stationed at Presque Isle, ME. There, he met Edna Fleming and they were married in May of 1959. He also served 17 years in the US Army National Guard for a total of 23 years in the armed...

Lester Joseph Marx age 93 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Tomah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born May 19, 1928 in Cashton, WI the son of Christopher and Matilda (Allertseder) Marx.  He served in the US Air Force for 6 years, 7 months and 28 days.  Lester worked as a research technician for General Electric and as an appraiser for American Appraisal both  in Milwaukee for many years.  He married Lucille White Duve...