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16
May

Charlie A. Vavra

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:29

Charlie A. Vavra, 88, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, Iowa. 

Charles A. Vavra was born July 5, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Charles F. and Helen (Hellwig) Vavra. 

Thu
16
May

Marie Deloris Cox

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:26

Marie Deloris Cox, 84, of Woodman, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Atrium Post Acute Care Of Lancaster. 

She was born Sept. 24, 1934, to Joseph (Pep) and Mildred (Eulgem) Ludvik.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Laura) Jones, of Boscobel, and Donnie Cox, of Boscobel; four grandchildren, Joseph J. Jones, Shannon Dubel, Greg and Jeff Cox; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Ludvik, of Guttenberg, Randy (Amy) Ludvik, of Prairie du Chien; sister, Bonnie (Butch) Schwarz, of Plugtown; and sister-in-law Sue Ludvik, of Prairie du Chien.

Thu
16
May

Bruce Gary Edwards

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:25

Bruce Gary Edwards, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, surrounded by close family and friends. He lived his life according to his own rules, combining strong opinions, distinguishing taste, fierce loyalty, and an independent streak to pave a unique path. 

Thu
16
May

Michael J. Adamski

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:20

Michael J. Adamski, 56, of Winona and formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a brief illness. 

He was born Sept. 2, 1962, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Edward and Millie (LeVasseur) Adamski. He married Pamela Elliott on Sept. 8, 1984, and they later divorced. He was married to Rhonda Crooks in August of 2009 and they later divorced. Mike worked at 3M Company in Prairie du Chien for over 30 years and most recently worked for Wincraft in Winona. 

Thu
09
May

Diana L. Burnett

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 12:26

Diana L. Burnett (Janutolo, Hazen), 67, of Sun Prairie, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Agrace Hospice Care. 

She was born on Dec. 13, 1951, in Boscobel, the daughter of Dan and Annabelle (Winkers) Hazen. 

Diana graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1968, and UW-La Crosse in 1972. She married Bruce Burnett on Sept. 23, 1995, in Sun Prairie. Diana was a longtime Dane County employee as an IT security officer after years of IT employment with three State of Wisconsin agencies. Her interests included Barbie doll collecting, cruising and sci-fi/fantasy writing. Her first book is in the Sun Prairie Library. Diana was a member of Broad Universe, Independent Book Publishers Association, and several writing groups close to her heart. 

Thu
09
May

James D. 'Jim' Gorman

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 12:25

James D. “Jim” Gorman, 79, of Wauzeka passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Alexandria, Ohio, the son of F.M. and Betty (Grandstaff) Gorman. 

He married Jacqueline (Boruch) Bergeron on April 17, 1999, at The Center in Palos Park, Ill. 

Jim worked as a sales manager of construction equipment for Komatsu International for 47 years until his retirement. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wauzeka serving as council president. Jim was also involved in the revitalization of the Lower Wisconsin River Genealogical and Historical Society. 

Thu
09
May

Norma J. Sokolik

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 12:24

Norma J. Sokolik, 64, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. 

She was born Nov. 5, 1954, to Richard and Pearl (Warren) Torgerson in La Crosse, the youngest of 11 children. 

Norma graduated from Holmen High School. She was united in marriage with Robert W. Sokolik on Oct. 17, 1992, in LaCrosse. Norma worked for Lori Knapp in Prairie du Chien for over 20 years. She liked to travel, sew and do puzzles. 

Norma is survived by her husband, Robert, of Prairie du Chien. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Mathew R. Torgerson; and five siblings. 

Thu
09
May

Nicole L. 'Nikki' Arms

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 12:21

Nicole L. “Nikki” Arms, 36, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse,  following a courageous battle with cancer.  

She was born Aug. 30, 1982, in Corning, Iowa, the daughter of David and Kris (Keller) Arms. Nikki was a 2000 graduate of Boscobel High School and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  She was most recently the manager of the Shoe Department in Prairie du Chien.  Nikki was vibrant and outgoing. She loved the outdoors, hiking and animals, but most of all spending time with family. She was an advocate of Young Living.  

Wed
01
May

Norma M. Thiede

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:55

Norma M. Thiede, 84, of Prairie du Chien, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 29, 2019, at the Prairie Maison Care Center.  

She was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Seneca, the daughter of Edward and Pauline (Simonson) Mansfield.  

She married Roger Thiede on Oct. 25, 1952, in Prairie du Chien.  He preceded her in death on April 27, 2010. 

Norma enjoyed cooking, baking, collecting antiques, rummage sales and embroidery. 

She is survived by her children, Eric, Gene and Mona Thiede, all of Prairie du Chien, and Sharon (Randy) Addison of Potosi; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 

Wed
01
May

Leonard M. Ohlhauser

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:54

Leonard M. Ohlhauser, 64, of Bagley, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at home with his wife by his side. 

He was born Sept. 28, 1954, to Calvin and Marion (Pauley)Ohlhauser in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

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