All Obituaries

Prairie du Chien, WI Ellen E. Price age 79 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born December 5, 1939 the daughter of Russell and Leila (Strawhacker) Hicks. She is survived by her children, Wesley, Tina and Eric.  According to Ellen’s wishes there will be no formal funeral service.  A private inurnment will be held.  

Wauzeka, WI George J. Mezera age 85 of Wauzeka passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.  George was born January 19, 1934 to Frank and Margaret (Konichek).  He graduated from Wauzeka High in 1952.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 as a tank mechanic and sentry.  In 1974, he completed the Agriculture Program at Southwest Wisconsin Vocational Technical Institute.  He continued his love for...

Prairie du Chien, WI Gerald L. Olsen age 56 of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 following an extended illness.  He was born January 8, 1963 in Elkader, IA the son of Floyd and Pearl (Kellogg) Olsen.  Gerald worked in construction and at several area taverns including the Schooner and the Circle Bar.  He is survived by his children, Gerald Olsen Jr. of Potosi, WI and Tosha Olsen of Prairie du Chien, his brothers, Roger of LaCrescent, MN, Eugene of...

Prairie du Chien, WI Phyllis M. Steiner, age 88 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Crossing Rivers Health Care with her family by her side.   She was born June 17, 1930 in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Leo and Eva (Beckman) Noehl.   She married her sweetheart and loving husband of 64 years, “Lefty” Laverne Steiner on May 30, 1953 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Prairie du Chien.  Together, they raised...

Joanne Louise (Hart) Oines passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien, WI.  She was born October 26, 1926 and grew up in Helena, Arkansas with her father, who was the proprietor of Hart Shoes, her mother, who taught kindergarten and Sunday school, and with her two sisters, Mary and Katsy. At her mother’s side she learned piano and put her alto voice to use in church and school. In high school she sang on the radio in a trio with school...

Rilla F. Oppriecht, 94, of rural Eastman, passed away Sunday, Feb.24, 2019, at the Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien. Rilla Fern Kramer was born May 2, 1924 on the Shanghai Ridge family farm, rural Eastman. Rilla was the 10th of 11 children born to Hubert and Mary (Brady) Kramer. Rilla walked to, attended and graduated from the 10th grade at the Eastman Elementary School. Rilla then went to live in Milwaukee with her sister Grace and worked for the Allen and Bradley Company....

Prairie du Chien, WI Pauline J. DuCharme age 63 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 21, 1955 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Joseph and Norma (Jacobs) Graf. Pauline grew up on the family farm near Bagley and was a graduate of West Grant High School.  She worked as a production operator for 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for 34 years until her retirement.  Pauline is survived by her son Brad...

Prairie du Chien, WI Daniel J. Hawes age 83 of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 26, 1935 on the family farm in Harpers Ferry, IA the son of Urban and Ruth (Farley) Hawes.  He married Kathleen Kramer on November 16, 1968 at Immaculate Conception Church in Wexford, IA.  Daniel worked in road construction before taking over the family farm near Harpers Ferry, IA and then later went back into road...

Prairie du Chien, WI Donald J. DesRocher age 79 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA following an extended illness.  He was born July 4, 1939 in Prairie du Chien, the son of Filbert and Marie (DuCharme) DesRocher. He attended St. Gabriel’s Grade School and graduated from Prairie du Chien High School. Don worked for the railroad and later for GTE Electronics.  He is survived by his brothers, Paul of...

Catherine S. Copsey age 91 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Vernon Memorial Hospital.  She was born July 14, 1927 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Kilian and Sarah (Grover) Michel.  She married Milton Copsey on January 22, 1958 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Prairie du Chien. Catherine enjoyed gardening and raising small animals. Milton preceded her in death on July 31, 2011.  She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Althea) and Michael...