All Obituaries

Thomas Joseph Mezera, 76, of Moline, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Moline. He was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on May 10, 1946; son of the late Joseph L. Mezera and Elizabeth (Walters) Mezera. Mr. Mezera is survived by two sisters, Eileen Johnson, of Redfield, AR, and Margene Cataloni of Lancaster, CA. His twin brother, Donald (Linda) Mezera preceded him in death. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including: Katie (Steve) James-Holland of Redfield, AR; Susie...

Madonna Eldora (Hill) Wachter passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2023.  She was born on October 29, 1928, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of Lee and Lucinda (Jones) Hill.  She attended public school in Prairie du Chien, graduating in 1946. She married Donald M. Wachter on September 6, 1947, at St. Peter Lutheran Church.  Together they had three children, David of PDC, Mary Gulbrandsen, Madison, WI, and Richard (Louise Torhorst) of PDC.  They also had eight...

Harry C. “Deke” Jones age 87 lately of McGregor, IA passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor.  Deke was born September 2, 1935 in Marietta Township, WI, the son of Willard and Elva (Miller) Jones.  Harry worked as a lineman for Madison Gas and Electric for many years and was well known in our area as a musician and lover of country music.  He is survived by two sons, Mark and Peter (Jane), two daughters, Cindy Jones-Petersen...

Scott K. Gilbert, age 87 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, WI. He was born in Sioux City, IA on July 1, 1935, the son of Lyle and Martena (DeRuyter) Gilbert. He grew up on the family farm in Larrabee, IA before going to Iowa State University in Ames, IA to study agriculture. He then enrolled at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN, where he achieved his doctorate degree in Agronomy. After school, he took a job with Pride Seeds...

Robert J. Jung, age 85 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from mesothelioma. He was born on May 29, 1938, the son of Robert P. and Virginia (Crouch) Jung and grew up in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. In June 1955 Bob hitchhiked from Hillsboro to Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois, to enlist in the US Navy.  His service included multiple ships including the USS Tutuila, USS Betelgeuse, USS Gunston Hall, USS Floyd County, and USS Skagit.  He was...

Lois M. Harwood, age 98 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Bluff Haven in Prairie du Chien. She was born in Prairie du Chien on January 22, 1925, to Raymond A. and Mary (Gokey) Coorough. She attended grade school at St. Gabriel’s and graduated from B.A. Kennedy High School, both in Prairie du Chien. She married the love of her life Jasper J. Harwood in 1942, and they had a wonderful life together. Lois’ husband Jasper preceded her in death on October 27,...

Michael “Mudhen” Donovan Day, a nearly lifelong resident of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on May 27, 2023, just before the new dawn listening to “You Raise Me Up”. He was lifted up with love surrounded by family throughout his transition. Mike was born March 3, 1956, to Niles “Buck” Day and Norma (Gentes) Day. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1974 and went on to commercial fish the mighty...

Robert G. “Bob” Schneider, age 81 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on January 10, 1942.  He met the love of his life, Linda Welsch and they were married in 1963 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Together, they moved to Janesville, WI, where they would raise their three children. Bob worked at General Motors in Janesville for 35 years until retirement. After...

Donald Clare Iverson, a beloved Father, friend, and businessman left this world on May 26, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those whose lives he touched. Donald was born on May 20, 1936, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin to Minnie and John Iverson. He received his early education at the public schools in Soldiers Grove, where he especially excelled at math. Following his graduation, Donald's pursuit of knowledge led him to the Wisconsin Institute of...

Joan M. Christ, age 82 of Prairie du Chien passed away from colon cancer on Friday May 19, 2023, in her home with her 2 daughters by her side. She was born June 26, 1940, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Carl and Laura (Louthain) Williams.  She married Charles Christ on October 6, 1960, in Cas Grande, AZ. Charles preceded in death on February 12, 2007. Joan was a member of the Prairie du Chien United Methodist Church.  She loved to fish and spend time in her flower gardens. She...