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06
Jan

Richard "Rick" Rice

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 11:00

November 18, 1954–December 29, 2025

Tue
06
Jan

Audrey Mae (Holzer) Mara

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:57

 May 2, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2026

Audrey Mae Mara, 94, of Prairie du Chien, a source of kindness and caring for so many people, passed away peacefully Jan. 4, 2026, at Prairie Maison nursing facility, with her children around her.

Tue
06
Jan

William "Bill" Winter

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:54

 December 15, 1940–January 3, 2026

William "Bill" Winter, 85, of Prairie du Chien, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Boscobel, WI, to Alfred and Ruth Winter. Bill graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1958 and went on to serve in the Army National Guard from 1961 to 1966.

Tue
06
Jan

Myrna B. Tangeman Schmelzer

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:51

January 3, 1939–December 15, 2025

Myrna B. (Adney) Tangeman Schmelzer, 86, of McGregor, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Emplify Health Center in LaCrosse.

Tue
06
Jan

Robert “Bob” Louis Harris

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:49

 November 12, 1930–December 25, 2025

Robert “Bob” Louis Harris, 95, of Prairie du Chien died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home.  

Tue
30
Dec

Elizabeth A. “Beth” McCormick

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/30/2025 - 11:54

March 1, 1953–December 21, 2025

Elizabeth A. “Beth” McCormick, age 72, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. 

Tue
30
Dec

Colin C. Ahlstrom

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/30/2025 - 11:43

October 26, 1969–December 20, 2025

Colin C. Ahlstrom, 56, of Decorah, Iowa, formerly of Waukon, Iowa, died on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse surrounded by his family. 

Mon
22
Dec

Colleen (Casey) Gokey

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/22/2025 - 13:21

November 30, 1948–December 14, 2025

Colleen (Casey) Gokey, 77, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 14, surrounded by her family at her home. She lived a life rooted in family, creativity, and steady kindness. She was born on Nov. 30, 1948, in Frankfurt, Kentucky, to Timothy Casey and Eileen (O’Neill) Casey.

Tue
16
Dec

Jack L. Leake

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:04

March 26, 1932–December 5, 2025

Jack L. Leake, age 93 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, Iowa, with his family by his side.  

Tue
16
Dec

Thomas Laverne Benson

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:03

November 1, 1946–December 4, 2025

Tom Benson, a devoted outdoorsman, family man, and legendary storyteller, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4 at the age of 79. He was born on Nov. 1, 1946, in Elkader, Iowa, the son of Florence (Ogle) and Leo Benson.

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