All Obituaries

Fennimore / Prairie du Chien, WI Linda J. Konichek of Fennimore and formerly of Prairie du Chien passed away on her 69th birthday, Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  She was born August 15, 1949 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Donald and June (Reinhardt) Hand.  Linda married John Konichek, February 3, 1968 at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien.  She worked as a cook for several restaurants in the Prairie du Chien area and also in the manufacturing industry for...

Prairie du Chien, WI LaVonne E. “Bonnie” Hines age 82 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, WI.  She was born August 23, 1936 in McGregor, IA the daughter of Austin and Helen (Hoffman) Ames.  She married Marvin Hines on May 16, 1953 in Elkader, IA.  He preceded her in death on October 11, 1997.  She is survived by her son Allen (Pam) Hines of Watkins, IA, her daughter Vickie...

Seneca, WI Michael J. Hurda age 69 of Seneca passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Bland Bekkedal Hospice Center in Viroqua, WI.  He was born November 1, 1948 in Prairie du Chien, WI the son of John and Florence (Copus) Hurda.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He married Judy Ray on October 9, 1976 at the Salem United Methodist Church in Eastman, WI.  Mike worked at Advance Transformer in Boscobel for many years.  He was an avid outdoorsman...

Prairie du Chien, WI Anna M. Steffensmeier age 87of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Gundersen Health System of LaCrosse, WI.  She was born May 27, 1931 in Patch Grove, WI the daughter of Alonzo and Ivanelle (Taylor) Wilkinson.  She married Cletus Steffensmeier on August 27, 1960 at St. John’s Church in Patch Grove.  Together they farmed most of their lives in the Patch Grove area before retiring in Prairie du Chien in 1988.  Cletus...

Prairie du Chien, WI Jess F. Riness age 89 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday September 10, 2018 at the Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien.  He was born August 12, 1929 in Vassar, MI the son of Jess and Mary Grace (Valley) Riness.  Jess served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He married Hazel Ronkoski on June 15, 1963.  He worked at National Decorated Metals and later retired from 3M Company in Prairie du Chien.  Jess also did some...

Karen R. White age 73 of Prairie du Chien passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born December 1, 1944 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Vincent and Viola (Muller) Polodna.  She married Ronald White on January 5, 1963 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien.  Karen owned and operated a country gift shop; Color Me Country in McGregor, IA.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed...

Prairie du Chien, WI Eric T. Brey 42 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Richland Center passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Crossing Rivers Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1975 in Sauk County, WI to Richard and Dorothy (Rose) Brey. On September 30, 1991 Eric's life would forever change. On August 27, 2011 Eric married the love of .his life Lori (Lewis), Despite Eric's disability he never let it get the best of him, even on his worst days he would get up in his...

Eastman, WI Cecelia M. Mara age 97 of Eastman, WI passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born February 10, 1921 in Eastman, WI, daughter of Amos and Sophia (Ocenosak) DuCharme.  She married Francis Mara on Aug. 24, 1943 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien, WI. Together they farmed in the Eastman/Wauzeka area most of their lives. Cecelia was an active member of St. Wenceslaus Church, enjoyed playing rummy,...

Juanita Norma Vogel Martin (October 5th, 1917-August 21, 2018). One hundred years is a very long life, and Juanita lived it to the fullest. She was born at Lynxville WI, and spent her childhood in Mt. Sterling, where her parents Charles and Edith (Bottolfson) Vogel had a small business. She was confirmed at Utica Lutheran Church; attended Mt. Sterling Grade School, and graduated from Seneca High School in 1935. Her plan to attend LaCrosse Teacher’s College ended when her faher’s...

Prairie du Chien, WI Lowell D. Forde age 78 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born July 30, 1940 in Decorah, IA the son of Walter and Gladys (Hulquist) Forde.  He served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War. He married Suzanne Nodland Faldet on July 4, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nev.  Lowell worked as a barge captain on the Mississippi River for many years.  He was an active member of St....