All Obituaries

Timothy “Tim” L. Betzle, age 76 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 4, 1947, the son of Robert and Ailene (Eggleston) Betzle. Tim graduated from Prairie du Chien high school with the class of 1965, whose class motto was “Miles to go before I sleep”. He married Catherine “Cathy” Hammell on August 1, 1970, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Albin, IA....

Prairie du Chien, WI Ronald J. Becwar, age 66 of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Boscobel Care and Rehab in Boscobel, WI. He was born in Prairie du Chien on June 22, 1957, the son of Albert and Mary Janell (Wachuta) Becwar. Ronald graduated from Prairie du Chien High School with the class of 1975.  He loved dogs, especially his dog, Benji.  He was an avid Chicago Bears Fan (sorry Packer fans). He is survived by his sister, Diane (Mark) Jensen; a niece:...

Gerald J. Stram, age 94 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Boscobel Care & Rehab in Boscobel, WI. He was born January 29, 1930, in Prairie du Chien the son of Leo and Birdie (Koecke) Stram. As a young man, Gerald served one year in the U.S. Air Force as Military Police. For over 33 years he worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until his retirement. He always enjoyed everything that had to do with the outdoors. He is survived by his son Mark (Ginger) Stram and...

Verna I. Finney age 93, of Wauzeka passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Boscobel Care and Rehab in Boscobel, WI.  She was born on March 6, 1931, in Seneca, WI.  Verna married Gaylen Finney who later preceded her in death on November 11, 2022.  She enjoyed baking and taking care of her home.  Verna is survived by her sons: Charles (Keiko), Jerry (Trudy) and Jeff (Angie); 9 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Reverend Bruce L. Hanson, age 75 of Garnavillo, IA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Santa Ana, CA. He was born in Lansing, MI on October 2, 1948, the son of Lyle and Ruth (Magruder) Hanson. Upon moving to Urbana, IL, he graduated from Urbana High School with the class of 1966. Bruce attended Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, VA. He then furthered his studies at Parkland College in Champagne, IL where he would meet the love of his life, Connie Uden. Bruce...

Roseann M. Zach, age 73 of Seneca passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was born the smallest baby, weighing in at 30 oz., at Beaumont Hospital in Prairie du Chien on February 22, 1951, the daughter of Clifford and Marie (Koppen) Myers. She married Paul Zach on October 24, 1970, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. She worked as a custodian in the Seneca School District for many years along with part-time cooking at No Bull...

Milton M. Ellis, age 86 of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Patch Grove passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born in Millville, WI on November 14, 1937, the son of Donald and Tossie (Arnett) Ellis. He graduated from Patch Grove High School with the class of 1956. He began working as a carpenter with his father, Donald, and Brother Jerry Ellis. Together with Walz’s Lumber Company, the Ellis boys were well known for their skillful woodwork....

Ruth M. Brown, age 79 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore, WI. She was born in Lancaster, WI on June 20, 1944, the daughter of Fred and Alice (Cooley) White. She grew up on the family farm in Mt. Hope, WI and graduated from West Grant High School with the class of 1962. Ruth married Wallace Brown on October 6, 1973, at the United Methodist Church in Mt. Hope. Together, they moved to Madison, WI where Ruth worked as a unit clerk at...

Mark A. Merkousko age 68 of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Crossing Rivers Health.  He was born March 28, 1956 in Chicago, IL the son of Lawrence “Dyke” and Barbara (Junge) Merkousko.  Mark married Wendy Buzard on July 8, 2002, in Delaware, OH.  He worked in construction as a master plasterer and also as a truck driver.  He is survived by his wife Wendy, a son Kalon (Manuela) Mitchell, a brother Larry (Sherri), two sisters, Amy...

Michaeleen Rae (née Kincannon) Eaton passed away peacefully at home Friday March 29th, 2024. She was born November 18th, 1939, in Boscobel WI to Keith and Geraldine Kincannon. She was married to Donald Eaton in April 1959. Together they had two children, Kerry (Rick) Peterson and Michael (Lori) Eaton. She is survived by her brother Jim (Judy) Kincannon, her two children, her grandchildren Lindsay Eaton Dempsey, Zackary (Jenna) Eaton, Jason Eaton, Sam Peterson, and Molly Peterson, as well as...