All Obituaries

Carrol G. “Bud” Polodna, age 92, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa.  He was born January 21, 1928 in Prairie du Chien, the son of George and Elsie (Konichek) Polodna.  He married Helen Stuckey on June 30, 1954 at St. John’s Church in Prairie du Chien.  Carrol was descended from a long line of Bohemian craftsmen.  He was a master carpenter, cabinetmaker and...

Marilyn J. Rybarczyk, age 95 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Prairie Mason Care Center. She was born September 19, 1924, the daughter of William and Esther (Molzhan) Obmascher. She married Earl Rybarczyk on November 8, 1943 in West Salem, WI. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2008. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (John) Kramer; her sons, Douglas and Terrance (Margo) Rybarczyk; her brother, Robert Obmascher; her sister, Janet (Tom) Kozelka; her...

Stephen Lawrence Mercaitis, age 71 of Mt. Hope, Wisconsin passed away on February 4th, 2020 at 2:55 p.m. after a lengthy illness. Steve was born in Rockford, Illinois on November 25th, 1948.  He attended St. Patrick's Grade School and graduated from St. Mary's Preparatory Seminary School in Crystal Lake, Illinois in 1966.  He then attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa from 1966-1968, and after spent time studying communications at California State College at Long...

Raymond G. Tippery age 92 of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Crossing Healthcare.  He was born June 29, 1927 inn Prairie du Chien, the son of William and Mettie (Benson) Tippery.  Ray served in the US Navy during WW II.  He owned and operated the Swing Inn in Ferryville.  He later owned Travel Mat in Prairie du Chien and after this he was a distributor for Tippery Paper Products.  He was an active member of the Lions Club, the Eagles Club...

Brenda A. Thornton-Cipra of Prairie du Chien passed away peacefully on her 45th birthday, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Crossing Rivers Healthcare in Prairie du Chien. She was born February 9, 1975 in Waukon, IA the daughter of Michael and Barbara (Thornton) Burr.  Brenda worked at the Hungry House in Prairie du Chien for the past 20 years.  She was an avid Brewers, Packers and Hawkeye Fan.  She also enjoyed NasCar and was a big supporter of Prairie du Chien Athletics. ...

Roger J. Becwar, age 88 of Eastman, WI passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 14, 1931, the son of Fred and Margaret (Degnan) Becwar. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He married Donna Kussmaul on January 5, 1959. Roger farmed with his son Bob in the Eastman area for many years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna; their children, Bob Becwar and Penny (Loyde) Beers; sister, Theresa (Leonard)...

Kathy J. Hawes age 74 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday January 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November 17, 1945 in Prairie du Chien, WI the daughter of Donald and Wilma (Yonke) Kramer.  She married Daniel Hawes on November 16, 1968 at Immaculate Conception Church in Wexford, IA.  Kathy was hardworking, loved craft fairs, gardening, interior decorating, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.  She retired from Prairie...

Maurice Lee Oehler age 87 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 21, 1933 in Mankato, MN, the son of Lee and Flavia (Cattrysse) Oehler.  He graduated from Loyola High School, Mankato, MN in 1951, and received a BA in Chemistry and Secondary Education from University of Minnesota-Mankato in 1956. He married Loretta Vancura on August 21, 1956 in Lakefield, MN. He later received his MS in Chemical Education UW-Madison...

John B. Meng, age 76 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Monday January 27, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in Lacrosse, WI of complications from lung and heart disease. John was born July 20, 1943 the son of Richard and Dorothea (Williams) Meng. He worked in construction and was an avid sports fan.  He loved playing basketball and baseball as a young man.  John enjoyed his work as a crossing guard near the B.A. Kennedy Elementary School.  He is survived by his wife...

Alice M. Cathman age 62 of Boscobel was called home unexpectedly to her heavenly Father on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Gundersen Boscobel Hospital.  She was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on October 31, 1957 the daughter of Louis and Thelma (Curtis) Cathman. Alice graduated from Wauzeka School and later worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for many years where she developed many friendships.  She also volunteered for the Healthy Heart Program at the Memorial...