Madison Area
DOROTHY MARA
Dorothy G. Mara, 86, Davenport died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Genesis
West Medical Center, Davenport, after a brief illness.
Dorothy was born January 2, 1916 in Prairie du Chien to Matthew and Mary
(Mezera) Sebastian. She married Clarence L. Mara April 10, 1940 in
Prairie du Chien.
She and her husband had farmed together in Prairie du Chien before
moving to Davenport. She was then employed by the Dioceses of Davenport
at St. Vincent's Center. Her memberships include St. Mary's Catholic
Church and the Altar and Rosary of St. Mary's. Her hobbies consisted of
a wide range of interest including, canning, cooking, baking, gardening
and sewing. She was always busy sewing for the St. Mary's bazaars and
enjoyed a good garage sale. Her children, grandchildren and friends
played a special role in her life. She will be dearly missed by all of
them.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence; her children, Roger Mara,
Carmel, Ind.; Marilyn Sandler, Bettendorf; Ron Mara, Davenport; Jim
Mara, Levelland, Texas and Sharon Hobart, Davenport; 12 grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Celebration of Life services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Davenport. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport assisted
the family. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
ALTHEA DRAKE
Althea Claudine Drake, 79, of Gays Mills, passed away March 31, 2002 at
the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse.
She was born in Chandlerville, Ill., on Sept. 12, 1922 to Claude and
Edith (Schoonover) Armstrong. She and her seven siblings were orphaned
and separated when she was six, Claudine was raised in the foster home
of Rymond and Florence Cooper in Chandlerville, Ill. She married Vilas
Drake on Nov. 24, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa, he preceded her in death Aug.
12, 1988. They lived in the Muscoda and Marietta Valley areas in the
early years of their marriage. In 1947 they moved to the Robert Atwood
Farm which they later bought. In 1980 they moved to their present home
on the north side of Gays Mills.
Claudine was very active in the Gays Mills United Methodist Church for
55 years, serving as United Methodist Women President for 23 years. She
enjoyed gardening, and was an excellent cook. She was a hard working
farm wife and raised five children, Charles, Patty, Sharon, DuWayne, and
Mark.
She is survived by her children: Charles C. Drake, LaCrosse; Patty
(Johnny) Helgerson, Coon Valley; and Patty's sons, David and his fiance
Jane Kunde of Marshall; and Gary (Marcia) of Viroqua; and their
children, Rachel, Derek and Kelsie. Also by her daughter, Sharon of
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; DuWayne's wife, Verna, and their three
daughters, Jennifer, Shelly, and Anne of Westby; and her son, Mark of
Gays Mills; and by a sister, Cleo Duncan of DeKalb, Ill., many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her son DuWayne
in 1999; and by six brothers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday April 5, at the Gays Mills
United Methodist Church. Pastors Nancy Allen and Jeanne Jones will
officiate. Burial will follow in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Visitation
will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the
Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills, and at the church
on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
TERRELL HEDEMAN
Terrell R. Hedeman, 57, of McGregor formerly of Round Lake, Ill., died
Monday, March 4, 2002 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse,
following an extended illness.
Terry was born Oct. 21, 1944 in McGregor to Elmer and Nelda Mae
(Wheeler) Hedeman. He graduated from MarMac High School in 1962 and
later the Brown institute of Broadcasting and University of Wisconsin
in Business Administration. He had an extensive career in broadcasting,
working with WPRE in Prairie du Chien, KMA & KFMF in Shenandoah, Iowa,
WFYR and WGCI in Chicago, Ill. He was well known for "The Disco Van"
performances at the International Film Festival in Chicago.
He is survived by his constant companion "Buffy," his parents, Elmer and
Nelda Hedeman and grandmother Clara Ward all of McGregor; three sisters:
Rinda (Terry) Ferguson, Diane (Richard) Dohse, and Marlys (Albert) Hill
all of Marquette; three brothers: Kevin (Susan) Hedeman of Raleigh, NC;
Brian (Teresa) Hedeman of Eagan, Minn; Scott (Kim) Hedeman of Cedar
Rapids and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Sat., April 6, 2002 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery,
McGregor. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the American
Legion Hall in McGregor following the service. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral
Home of McGregor assisted the family.
DOROTHY SCHLITTER
Dorothy M. Schlitter, 88, of Davenport, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March
26, 2002 at the Kahl Home for the Aged & Infirm.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1914 at Waterville, Iowa, the daughter of
Vincent and Rose (Vavruska) Benda. She married Raymond Schlitter on Oct.
9, 1943 at Cherry Mound. He preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1994.
She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Schlitter, Davenport and Rita
(Burgess) Walker of Rock Island; two sons: David (Sharon) Schlitter, and
Donald Schlitter both of Davenport; three grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cecilia Benda, Prairie du Chien, and
Rose (Jack) Rebholz of Madison.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents,
four brothers: Andrew Benda, Vincent Benda, Jr., Wilfred Benda, Lawrence
Benda; five sisters: Bertha Anderson, Mary Benda, Alice Flom, Angela
Benda, Teresa Heisig.
MINNIE RUTH OLSON
Minnie R. Olson, 93, originally from the Seneca area, passed away
Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers
Grove.
She was born in the Township of Seneca, Crawford County July 15, 1908,
the daughter of John and Rachel (Hjelle) Munson. She married Tilman T.
Olson, June 17, 1931 at Utica Lutheran Church; he preceded her in death
on Aug. 21, 1981; she was also preceded in death by her parents and her
sister, Ethel Munson on Jan. 31, 2002.
She is survived by her five children: Janet (Harry) McKinley, Kenosha;
Elmer (Betty) Olson of Whitley City, Kentucky, Leonard (Illene) Olson,
Gays Mills, John (Betty) Olson of Kenosha; and Tom (Phyllis) Olson,
Seneca; by fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren,
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 30 in the Utica Lutheran Church
with Pastor Gloria Friedrich officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery. Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home of Gays Mills assisted
the family.
JAMES WHITTENHALL
James S. Whittenhall, Sr., 70, of Eastman and formerly of Chicago, Ill.,
died Friday, March 29, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Chicago, Ill., son of James and Helen
(Kwasiborski) Morell.
He married Patricia Hettel on Aug. 2, 1951 in Butterfield, MO. He worked
as a machinist for Apex Tool in Rolling Meadows, Ill., for 28 years
until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid wood-worker.
Jim was a devoted husband and a loving father, Grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Whittenhall of Eastman; Four sons:
James Jr. (Diane) of Cary, Ill., Thomas (Gale) of Carol Stream, Ill.,
Phillip (Pamela) of Genoa, Ill., and Patrick (Colette) of Bartlett,
Ill.; three daughters: Judith (Scott) Schwegel of Parker, Colo., Barbara
(Gary) Blake of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Nancy (Brian) Gifford of Glen
Mills, PA., three brothers: Kenneth (Fran) of Blingbrook, Ill., Richard
(Mickey) of Springfield, MO., and Paul Jr. (Maryann) of Chicago, Ill.,
22 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother Charles.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the Seneca United
Methodist Church in Seneca, Rev. Nancy Allen officiating. Interment will
be Tuesday, April 2, at the Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill., with a
graveside service at noon. Friends may call at the church on Monday,
April 1 from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers
memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice Program
or St. Jude's Cancer Research Center.
HELEN FLEMING
Helen F. Fleming, 91, passed away March 29, 2002 at the Sannes Skogdalen
Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
She was born Sept. 25, 1910 rural Gays Mills, the daughter of Patrick
and Sarah (Frache) Fleming.
Helen was the former owner and operator of the Mi-Lady Beauty Salon in
Gays Mills. She was a life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and
a member of the PCCW.
Surviving are six nieces, Marita Crowley of Melrose, Mass., Theresa
(Wayne) Levi of Onalaska, Sr. Jane Boland, OP of Sisinawa, Helen (Mike)
Melde of Lansing, Connie (Tom) Smith of West Bend, and Sally (Gary)
Norton of LaCrosse; by three nephews, Pat Boland of Gays Mills, Fritz
Boland of Boscobel, and Pat Fleming of Madison.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary (Dave) Boland and Tessie
Fleming and two brothers, Leo and Christopher Fleming.
A mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the
St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Langer will officiate. Burial
will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the
church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The
Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills is assisting the
family.
MARTHA WACHTER
Martha C. Wachter, 96, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, March 30,
2002 at the Prairie Health Care Center.
She was born June 8, 1905 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Peter and
Catherine (Mertz) Wagner.
She married Edward Wachter on Feb. 22, 1927. Together they farmed in the
Harpers Ferry, Iowa and Prairie du Chien area. Edward preceded her in
death on May 10, 1964. Martha was an avid gardener, especially flowers.
She is survived by a son, John (Margaret) Wachter of Prairie du Chien;
two daughters: Evelyn Picha and Florence Becwar both of Prairie du
Chien; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers:
Art, Lawrence, Ted, Frank, Harold and Harvey, along with three sisters:
Viola, Henrietta and Olive, and her parents.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Johns
Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the
Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Monday,
April 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du
Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.
EVELYN SCHNEIDER
Evelyn Schneider, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, March 27,
2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1911 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Otto and
Anna (Hendricks) Zabel. She married Louis Schneider on Oct. 3, 1960 at
St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on
Oct. 3, 2000.
She worked as a bookkeeper for the Otto Insurance Agency and later for
St. Gabriels Parish, both in Prairie du Chien.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, a special nephew: Don (Trudy)
Hackett of Marquette, Iowa. She was preceded in death by three brothers:
Ervan, Alfred and Cyril Zabel, and two sisters: Veronica Hackett and
Rosemary Zabel.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 30 at St. Gabriels Catholic
Church, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien.
The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
Mon. March 25, 2002
MARY SZABO
Mary Elizabeth Ferguson Szabo, 74,Castalia, Iowa, passed away Monday,
March 18, 2002, in Veterans Memorial Hospital at Waukon, Iowa.
Wed. March 20, 2002
HELEN KUCHENBECKER
Helen R. Kuchenbecker, 86, Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, March 17,
2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 31, 1915, in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Joseph and
Mary (Feally) Novey.
She married Earl Kuchenbecker on Sept. 1, 1934, at St. John's Church in
Prairie du Chien. Together they owned and operated the Prairie Book
Store in Prairie du Chien for many years. Earl preceded her in death on
Feb. 21, 1997.
She enjoyed painting and artwork. She was a member of St. Gabriel's
Church and the Senior Citizens Card Club.
Surviving are three sons, Bob (Ann) of Prairie du Chien, Ronnie
(Jackie) of Burlington and Jerry (Judy) of McGregor, a daughter Mary
(Bill) Duffy of Prairie du Chien; a brother Joe (Rosey) Novey of Prairie
du Chien; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2
great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her
parents, 2 brothers, John and Ed Novey and a sister Myra Novey.
Services were Wednesday at St. Gabriel's Church, Rev. John Wambach,
S.J. officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du
Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.
FRANCISZEK SWIECH
Franciszek "Frank'' Swiech, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002 at the
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
Frank was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1918 in Poland. He was taken
from Poland to Germany during World War II where he performed farm
labor. In 1948 he came to America as a displaced person and worked for a
farmer who had sponsored him in Crawford County.
In 1950 Frank moved to Prairie du Chien and began employment at Campion
High School. He worked there until 1974 when Campion closed, then worked
for a short while with Martin Luther Preparatory School, which had taken
over the Campion facilities. He retired in the early 1980s and had been
a resident at the Walter Schmidt Independent Living Center in Prairie du
Chien since 1998.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Duzy Swiech, one
brother, Randolph and ;two sisters, Carolina and Rosie. He has no known
surviving relatives. His special friends were Alice Jones, formerly of
Prairie du Chien and now residing in Cave Creek, Ariz. and Connie
Christoph and Dewey Christoph, both of Prairie du Chien. He also found a
family of special friends in the staff and residents at the Walter
Schmidt Independent Living Center.
Frank was a very unassuming, friendly, quiet and reserved gentleman who
lived a very simple life. Some of the things he enjoyed most in his life
were reading his Polish Bible, his Rosary, going for walks and caring
for his plants and flowers.
Visitation was held Friday at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien immediately followed by a service at the same location
and burial in Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien.
EDWARD ZENZ
Edward P. Zenz, 84 died Feb. 13, 2002 in Phoenix Ariz.
He born March 11, 1917 and was raised in Patch Grove.
For 31 years he served in the Army. From 1954 to 1958 he taught ROTC at
Campion. Later he served as assistant treasurer there from 1968 to 1974.
After 1974 he resided in Phoenix.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, daughter Susan (Thomas) Macken of
Wausau; son Michael (Cathy) Zenz of Gurnee Ill; sister Margaret Bergner
of St. Louis Mo.; brother Frederick Zenz of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren.
MYRLE GLESSNER
Myrle O. Glessner, 83, of Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center died
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at the Care Center, Waterloo, Iowa.
HAROLD RASMUSSEN
Harold J. Rasmussen, 88, Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002
at the Cedar Springs Health Care Center in Cedarburg.
Harold was born Aug. 23, 1913 in Beloit, son of Julius and Agnes
(Henes) Rasmussen. He married Helen Felton April 10, 1941.
He worked as supervisor for Badger Ordinance in Baraboo from 1941 to
1945. His educational field began as principal of schools in Danbury for
one year. He spent three years as a science teacher and coach in Lone
Rock, and later taught chemistry and physics for one year in Mosinee. He
then taught chemistry and physics at the Prairie du Chien High School
until 1968. In 1968 he became the guidance counselor at Prairie du Chien
where he held that position until his retirement in 1983.
Since 1983 he enjoyed his retirement with Helen employing his winter
months in Lake Wales, Fla. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge
106 where he served as the Master of Lodge in 1955. He was a Kiwanian
for 15 years and served as Lt. Gov. and secretary for 15 years. His
hobbies included golf, choir, camping and fishing.
Surviving are his wife Helen, Prairie du Chien, one son Larry (Cathy)
Rasmussen of Indianapolis, Ind., one daughter Lynda (Allen) Polachowski
of West Bend; six grandchildren, Stacy, Mike, Chris, Kyleigh, Nicholas
and Macey; two great grandchildren, Jake and Grace. He was preceded in
death by his parents and one sister Bette Halvorson.
Services were Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart
Allen officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du
Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home assisted the family.
LAWRENCE BENISH. SR.
Lawrence C. Benish, Sr., 89, Onalaska, formerly of Prairie du Chien,
died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center in La Crosse.
Lawrence was born Aug. 21, 1912 on Limery Ridge, near Prairie du Chien
to Louis and Jessie (Wachuta) Benish. He married Dorothy Torgeson on
Oct. 12, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived in
Winona, Minn. for 27 years and have been living in Onakaska for the past
25 years.
He was a salesman for the Morman Manufacturing Company for many years
in Winona County, Minn. He was a man of high moral character and
principals and thought of his customers as his friends, always wanting
people to succeed.
Surviving are his wife Dorothy; two sons, Lawrence C. Benish, Jr. of
Onalaska, Jerry D. (Sheryl) Benish of LaCrescent, Minn.; three
grandchildren, Allison, Kirstin and Audra; two brothers, Lavern Benish
of Dickeyville, Robert (Phyllis) Benish of La Crosse; four sisters,
Bernice Wellendorf, Helen Noethe, Gloria Schmidt, Doris (Bill) Buening
all of Prairie du Chien; two brothers-in-law, George Kalina, Prairie du
Chien and Leo Falb, Elgin, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a brother John of Cochrane and three sisters, Leona Becwar,
Margie Kalina and Evelyn Falb.
Services are Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may
call from 9:30 until time of services.
CHARLES WALL
Charles R. Wall, 83, Eastman, died Friday, March 1, 2002 at his home.
He was born Feb. 26, 1919 in Eastman, son of Charles and Mary
(Prochaska) Wall.
He farmed in the Eastman area and was an accomplished carpenter.
He married Alma Stluka on Oct. 11, 1944 at St. Wenceslaus Church in
Eastman.
Surviving are his wife Alma of Eastman; four sons, Ronald of Stoddard,
Roger (Gloria) of Eastman, Charlie (Barbara) and David (Shirley) both of
Prairie du Chien; three daughters, Mary (Butch) Pedretti and Nancy
(Dallas) Valley both of Prairie du Chien and Gail (Terry) Coorough of
DeForest; one sister, Ann Gerlach of Bloomington; two sisters-in-law,
Marie Wall, Prairie du Chien and Maxine Wall of Eastman; 22
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
Joseph and Bernard and one brother-in-law, Robert Gerlach; and one
granddaughter Trudy Ann Trautsch.
Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church,
Msgr. John McCarthy officiating with burial in the St. Wenceslaus
Cemetery, both in Eastman. Friends may call Monday from 4 - 8 p.m. at
the Garrity Funeral Home where there will be a rosary at 8 p.m. In lieu
of flowers memorials are preferred.
RUSSELL STEINER
Russell M. Steiner, 40, Prairie du Chien, died March 1, 2002 as a
result of a one vehicle accident.
Russell was born Sept. 3, 1961 in Prairie du Chien to William L. and C.
Marlene (Loney) Steiner. He graduated from Prairie High School in 1980
and from the College of Engineering at UW-Madison in 1984. He held
engineering licenses in Wisconsin, Colorado and Arizona. He worked for
Sargent & Lundy of Chicago, Ill., Westbrook & Associated and Edward
Kraemer & Sons both in Plain.
For the past ten years he was owner/president of Acme Construction,
A.C. Utility Co. and SMK, LLC all companies that he established. He
loved his work and enjoyed a challenge. He received the 2001 Concrete
Structures Award for the Markley Hollow Bridge on CTH C on the Great
River Road. He was a member of the Prairie du Chien Police and Fire
commission.
Surviving are his girl friend of seven years, Kari Haun of Viroqua; his
father, William L. Steiner, Prairie du Chien; two brothers Garith
(Julie) Steiner of Viroqua, Karl Steiner of Prairie du Chien; one
sister, Rev. Stephanie Steiner, Viroqua; three nieces he loved dearly,
Sarah, Megan and Kiernan Steiner, all of Viroqua. He was preceded in
death by his mother, C. Marlene in February, 1997.
The family wishes memorials be made in the RMS Engineering scholarship
Fund or to Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua.
Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran
Church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
Friends may call Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home
and one hour prior to services at the church.
PHYLLIS CARTER
RICHARD FISCHER
Leonard C. Lonsberg, 86, Platteville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at the Lyght House, rural Platteville, following a courageous battle with cancer.
ARDEN BEAN
Arden Bean, 71, Bagley, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
URSULA KASPAREK
Ursula E. Kasparek, 87, Prairie du Chien, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
RICHARD FISCHER
Richard 'Dick' Fischer, 70, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
MAYNARD MEYER
Maynard H. Meyer, 77, of Prairie du Chien died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, in Phoenix, Ariz.
KYLE KEENE
Kyle D. Keene, 19, of Lagrange, Ind. died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Ind. of cancer.
FRANCES TILLER
Frances Mary Tiller, infant daughter of Dr. Michael and Sara (Fougerousse) Tiller died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at St. Johns Hospital in Queens, N.Y.
DAVID McGILL
David F. McGill, 93, Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
FRANCES HARNACK
Frances Roberta Harnack passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Center at Postville, Iowa.
FRED MOORE
Fred L. Moore, 77, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
MAURICE MARTIN
Maurice A. "Chief'' Martin, 83, of Kenosha, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Mt. Carmel Medical and Rehabilitation Center, in Burlington.
FLORENCE TAYEK
Florence Tayek 95, of Calmar, Iowa, formerly of McGregor, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel, Minn. following a long illness.
LEONA WHITE
Leona M. White, 96, Glen Haven, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
RUEBEN WEIDEMANN
Rueben H. Weidemann, 85, of Clinton, Iowa, died Tuesday at Wyndcrest Nursing Home.
DALE VARO
W. Dale Varo, 70, of Seneca, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 at his home following a long illness.
LAWRENCE UHER
Lawrence A. Uher, 83, Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien following a long illness.
NEIL DUCHARME
Neil T. DuCharme, 43, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
