All Obituaries

Marcia R. “Susie” Baker, age 80 of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at home surrounded by her children. She was born on September 17, 1945, to Walter and Betty (McCullick) Crusan. She married Sam Baker on May 5, 1962, in Boscobel, WI, and together they raised 6 children and worked on their family farm on Taylor Ridge near Seneca. Susie also worked at J&J’s Sewing before moving to Cabela’s in Prairie du Chien, where she worked as a seamstress ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeannette A. Check, age 89, of Prairie du Chien, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who entered eternal rest on March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jeannette was born on May 4, 1936, to Ada Sherrick. She was united in marriage to Robert A. Checkon May 12, 1954, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman, Wisconsin. Together, they raised their family on the ...

John Brunet, age 80 passed on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born in Madison, WI, to Edmund and Violet (Small) Brunet but raised in Prairie du Chien and graduated from Prairie High in 1964. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968, including a tour at Cam Rahn Bay in Vietnam. After that, he attended UW-La Crosse for two years and then Blackhawk Technical College, specializing in aircraft maintenance. He was an FAA certified airframe and powerplant mechanic for many years and ...

Julie Shawano, age 78 of Madison, WI passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Madison Care and Rehab in Madison. She was born on December 31, 1947, to Robert and Anna Lucey (Hoffman) Wainwright. She married George Shawano on August 1,1975. Julie’s husband George later preceded her in death on November 23, 2007, following 32 years of marriage. She is survived by her sister-in-law Judith Wainwright, brothers-in-law David Coleman and Gary Gillitzer, her nephews and a niece. She was ...

Jeffrey L. Bills, age 61 of Lynxville, Wisconsin, formerly of Sidney, NE, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1964, to Byron and Susanne (Corneal) Bills. Jeff grew up in Sidney, NE, where he graduated from Sidney High School with the class of 1982. He then moved to Dallas, TX where he worked in construction for several years. Jeff met the love of his life, Angie, and they were married on October 24, 2003, in Fort Morgan, CO. Together, they raised two children in ...

Jeffrey A. Eastman, age 54 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born on February 13, 1972, to John and Anna (Valley) Eastman. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School with the class of 1990. Jeff worked for McGregor Loudspeaker and later Cabela’s for several years until retirement, both in Prairie du Chien. He enjoyed golfing, playing darts and pool, and going to dirt track races with his son. He is survived by his son ...

William Dennis “Bill” Sprosty of Seneca passed away at home on Friday, March 6, 2026. Bill was born on September 10, 1953, the 6th child of Charles “Chuck” and Julia (Klema) Sprosty. He grew up on the family farm near Seneca, where he was active in 4-H and FFA. As a child, he spent most of his time outdoors helping on the farm, mostly shirtless. He attended school in Seneca and later farmed with his father until his ...

Phyllis M. Waller, age 65 of Prairie du Chien passed away with family by her side on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on September 9, 1960, to Robert A. and Evelyn (Swatek) Waller. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School with the class of 1979. Phyllis married Frank Pintz Jr. on January 9, 1982, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. They later divorced. Phyllis worked as a waitress at Coaches and Huckleberry’s ...

Daniel Dean “Dan” Wachter, age 64 of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI after battling an illness. He was born in Prairie du Chien on December 27, 1961. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School with the class of 1981. Dan was a licensed journeyman plumber and worked at the 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for 33 years until his retirement in October of 2024. Dan loved the outdoors. He was an avid deer hunter ...

Patricia J. DeMuth, age 84 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. She was born on October 6, 1941, to Ora and Catherine (Huser) Harris. She married Michael DeMuth on June 22, 1963, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Patricia began employment at National Decorated Metal and also worked as a CNA at the General Hospital.  After marrying, she was a homemaker and worked for a while as a school ...