All Obituaries

Prairie du Chien, WI / Clearwater, FL Charles H. Altepeter age 86 of Clearwater, FL and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born November 23, 1932 in Virgil, IL, the son of Joseph and Adele (Zang) Altepeter.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He married Helen Anderson on February 4, 1956 at St. Patrick’s Church in St. Charles, IL.  Charles worked at Howell’s Furniture...

Bagley, WI William E. “Bill” Martin age 88 of Bagley passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Prairie Maison Care Center.  Bill was welcomed to the world July 29, 1930 by his parents, William and Loretta (Boylen) Martin.  He was the eldest of 8 children that were farm raised in Eastman, WI.  After graduating from Wauzeka High School, he was drafted into the US Army and began his lifelong traveling journey.  He served proudly in Korea and Japan.  After...

Robert H. Trautsch age 79 of Eastman passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI from injuries sustained in an accident on July 4, 2019. He was born March 10, 1940 the son of Harry and Edna (Seymour) Trautsch.  He served in the US Army and later in the Army National Guard.  He married Elizabeth Andrew on July 31, 1965 at the LaFarge Methodist Church.  Bob farmed in the Eastman area and owned and operated Bob’s Place in Eastman. He was...

Lynxville, WI Sharon A. Clausen age 75 of Lynxville passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Crossing Rivers Healthcare in Prairie du Chien, WI.  She was born June 8, 1943 in Seneca, WI the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Dagnon) Sullivan.  She married her best friend and husband of 56 years, Harold “Pork” Clausen on December 1, 1962 in Seneca.  Sharon worked as a cashier in her early years and as a secretary for Seneca High School, before her retirement.  She...

Prairie du Chien, WI Delores J. Falls age 84 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien, WI.  She was born August 18, 1934 in Rushford, MN the daughter of Oscar and Bernice (Lukkason) Evenson.  She married Gerald “Jerry” Falls on August 18, 1957. Sadly Jerry preceded her in death on May 23, 2019. Delores worked for the Law Office of Peterson, Antoine and Peterson and later for St. Peter’s Lutheran...

Prairie du Chien, WI  Alice M. Simmons age 74 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien. She was born November 6, 1944 in Mt. Horeb, WI the daughter of Robert and Loretta (Powers) Helmenstein.  She married William Simmons on July 11, 1964 in Cadillac, MI.  Bill preceded her in death on December 1, 2010.  Alice worked as a beautician, owning and operating Alice’s Hair Care in Prairie du...

Eastman, WI Mary Ann Dirksen age 77 of Eastman passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, WI.  She was born December 24, 1941 in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of Leonard and Rose Kelly.  She married Elmer Dirksen on February 7, 1957 in Bryant, SD.  Together they farmed in South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Mary Ann enjoyed sewing, quilting and was a great cook.  She especially enjoyed raising and tending her peacocks. Elmer preceded...

Prairie du Chien, WI Paul O. White age 88 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA.  He was born April 22, 1931 in Prairie du Chien the son of James and Mae (Kramer) White. Paul served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He married Helen Ingram on April 12, 1958 in Chicago, IL. Paul owned and operated White Insurance Agency in Prairie du Chien for over 55 years. He was an active member of the Eagles Club Aerie...

Glen Haven / Janesville, WI Margaret B. Johnson age 90 of Glen Haven and formerly of Janesville, WI passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Prairie Maison Care Center.  She was born January 16, 1929 in Patch Grove, WI the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Thomas) Hamilton.  She married Carl Johnson on December 18, 1944 in Atchison, KS. He preceded her in death 0n February 5, 2005.  Margaret worked at True Value in Janesville and enjoyed refinishing furniture and quilting. ...

Prairie du Chien, WI Loretta A. “Letty” Oehler age 83 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Prairie Maison Care Center.  She was born July 21, 1935 in Hunter Township, Jackson County, MN the daughter of Albert and Mary (Gombos) Vancura.   As a youth Letty was very active in 4-H Club, specializing in sewing, foods, and livestock, receiving several awards locally and at the state level. She took piano lessons, played clarinet in the school...