All Obituaries

Gene R. Thiede age 51 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born September 3, 1968 in Prairie du Chien the son of Roger and Norma (Mansfield) Thiede. Gene worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien and was renown for his sense of humor. His favorite pastimes were listening to music and riding his bike.  He is survived by his daughter Aubrey Bennett, his siblings, Eric Thiede, Mona Thiede and...

Nathan A. “Nate” Wachter age 27 of Mt. Hope died as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, September 9, 2019.  He was born October 13, 1991 the son of Thomas and Lisa (Kriz) Wachter. Nate was currently working with his father in the family logging business.  He worked for Findorff Concrete of Madison, WI prior to that.  Nate was a proud father and loved to tinker with things,  he was able to fix about anything. He is survived by...

Eastman, WI Clarice Olga Balk age 92 of Eastman passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Crossing Rivers Healthcare in Prairie du Chien.  She was born September 10, 1926 in Lynxville, WI the daughter of Soren and Bertha (Fortney) Torger. She was married to Howard Clarke who preceded her in death. She was then married to Ed Fisher who preceded her in death. Later Clarice married Lyman Balk, who also preceded her in death. She worked at Hidden Valley Lodge in Prairie du Chien and later...

Eastman, WI Barbara C. Stuckey age 65 of Eastman passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI.  She was born December 28, 1953 in Wauzeka, WI the daughter of Orville and Dorothy (Onstine) Harvat.  She married Robert Stuckey on June 17, 1972.  Together they farmed in the Eastman area and Barbara also worked at Miniature Precision Components in Prairie du Chien. Barb was affectionately known as Grandma and “Big...

McGregor, IA Linda Joyce Knight of McGregor, IA passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2019 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born July 21, 1947 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Her childhood was spent in Sioux Falls, graduating from Colton High School in 1965.  As a child she become fond of all animals and as a young lady had a few horses which she cherished.  This fondness of animals lasted a lifetime.  After high school she attended General Beadle...

Baraboo / Prairie du Chien, WI Larry A. Cuff age 72 of Baraboo and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by family, following an extended illness.  He was born January 16, 1947 in Portage, WI the son of Chester and Lorraine (Jenkins) Cuff. Larry served in the in the US Army during Vietnam in the 75th Special Forces Ranger Unit and received many valiant awards such as the Silver and Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart.  He married...

Prairie du Chien, WI Linda L. Sheckler age 69 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Gundersen Healthcare in LaCrosse, WI.  She was born September 1, 1950 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Edwin and Luella (Gerardy) Hamann.  She married James Sheckler on September 21, 1968 in Prairie du Chien. Linda worked at Althof’s Television Center for 16 years. Linda enjoyed the outdoors especially deer hunting and fishing.  She is survived by her...

Prairie du Chien, WI Betty L. Crusan age 95 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Prairie Maison Care Center.  She was born August 22, 1923 in Seneca, WI the daughter of Charles and Sadie (Comstock) McCullick.  She married Walter Crusan on June 20, 1942 in Crawford County, WI.  He preceded her in death on September 16, 1981.  Betty worked for Efco Plastics in DeForest, WI all the way into her eighties.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting and...

Prairie du Chien, WI Mary E. Walker age 83 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Crossing Rivers Health.  She was born July 31, 1936 in Lancaster, WI the daughter of Lloyd and Iola (Stark) Walker.  Mary worked in bookkeeping for Prairie City Bank in Bloomington, WI and later for the branch in Prairie du Chien. She is survived by her brother Delbert (Evelyn) Walker of Prairie du Chien and her sister Maxine (William) Sender of Ft. Have, AZ.  She was...

Ferryville, WI Donald L. Gantz age 70 of Ferryville passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born July 18, 1949 in Rockford, IL the son of Albert and Marion Gantz.   He served in the US Navy and later worked for a aeronautical test laboratory in Illinois until his retirement. He is survived by his son Chris (Andrea) Gantz of Durand, IL, his sister Maribeth Manigold and a brother Jim Gantz.  He was preceded in...