All Obituaries

Marilyn Ann (Zinkle) Huser, age 89, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Divine Health Care Center in Fennimore, WI.  She was born on August 31, 1931, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of Ann (Honzel) and Thomas Zinkle.  She and her husband, Joe, were married in 1951, and together they farmed in the Bagley area most of their married life.  Joe preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include her children Sharon (James) Stark, Waunakee; Greg and Dave of Bagley;...

David Lee French, age 72, passed away December 8th, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg WI. He was born June 1st, 1948 to parents John W. and Marguerite (Cathman) French in Prairie du Chien, WI. He graduated from West Grant High School. After high school Dave worked at Design Homes and did interior house painting in Prairie du Chien, WI. Dave will be remembered for his kind and loving heart. His family meant everything to him. He was a Packers, Brewers, and...

Elizabeth (Bette) A. Mayer of Prairie du Chien passed away on March 6, 2021 a day short of her 92nd birthday at the Prairie Maison Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born in Highland, Wisconsin on March 7, 1929, the youngest daughter of Albert and Angela (Hebgen) Johanning.  Bette married Maurice J. Mayer on September 25, 1954 and started their married life in Prairie du Chien.  Bette taught first grade starting at Patch Grove, Wisconsin and later for more than 30 years at...

Maurice J. Mayer, 92 of Prairie du Chien, WI went to be with our Lord on December 21, 2020 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born December 16, 1928, the son of Anton and Pearl (DuCharme) Mayer at the McGregor Hotel in McGregor, IA. The family moved many times before settling in the Prairie du Chien area.  He served in the army post WWII in the US occupation of Germany.  He returned to the states working for a short  time in Washington DC for the FBI.  He later...

The Honorable James (“Jim”) P. Czajkowski, age 74 of Wauzeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home and surrounded by his family, following a valiant battle with lymphoma.  Jim was born on March 16, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Leon and Irene (Frontczak) Czajkowski.  He graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1965 and thereafter commenced his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  On June 20, 1970, Jim married...

Norma J. Huza, age 90 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. She was born September 13, 1930 in Mount Hope, WI, the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Batchelor) Palmer. She worked at National Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien. She married Walter Curtis and together they lived and farmed in the Patch Grove area for many years. Walter later preceded her in death. She also worked at the Boscobel Nursery, Prairie Maid Bakery,...

Michael Wade Neises 3/4/75 – 2/15/21 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Wade Neises, our beloved son and brother, on Monday February 15, 2021. Michael was born March 4, 1975, in Anoka, MN to Chris and Barbara (Horkheimer) Neises. Michael was a beautiful, happy little boy who at age 4 contracted viral encephalitis, a terrible disease that caused massive brain damage. Michael endured the next 41.5 years with severe mental and physical handicaps at home with his...

Earl G. “Butchie” Fullmer age 64 of rural Lansing died suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  He was born February 28, 1957 in California, the son of Earl and Charlene (Manwill) Fullmer. He served in the US Navy.  Earl married Diana Steiber on June 18, 1994 at Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, IA.  He was a longtime care worker for Lori Knapp Inc. Butchie was a renowned string musician playing in area taverns, nursing homes, county fairs, also for...

Delores R. Miller, age 90, of Prairie du Chien passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at Prairie Maison surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 17, 1930 in Jefferson, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Alvina (Lange) Walther.  Delores married Kenneth “Bud” Miller on September 24, 1949 in Jefferson, WI.  Together they relocated to Prairie du Chien in 1961. Kenneth later preceded her in death on July 5, 1987.  Delores managed the Wisconsin Tourist...

Leonard E. Knoble, age 92 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born November 6, 1928, the son of Peter and Vera (Eyers) Knoble. He married Helen Collins on January 27, 1951 in Richland Center, WI. Together they farmed in the Boscobel area and later in the Mt. Hope area retiring in 1983. He worked numerous jobs in and around Prairie du Chien. He enjoyed dances at the Huckleberry’s Restaurant in Prairie du Chien and...