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Thu
23
Mar

Common Council informs truckers of alternative routes on St. Feriole Island

By Melissa R. Collum

Thu
23
Mar

Coletta C. Wegmann

Coletta C. Wegmann, age 93, of Bloomington, Wisc. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, Wisc.
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Gregory Ihm officiating. Private family burial will be in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington Township. Family and friends may join Coletta’s family on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Route 35 Pub & Pizza in Bloomington for desserts and coffee in memory of Coletta. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Coletta’s name to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Bloomington, Wisc.
Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Thu
23
Mar

Donald Ross “Don” Ritchie

Donald Ross “Don” Ritchie age 96 of Prairie du Chien, Wisc. passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. A private Memorial Mass will be held at St. John’s Church of the Holy Family Parish, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military honors will be accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Thu
23
Mar

Susan A. Ludvik

Susan A. Ludvik, age 76 of Monona, IA passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Funeral Services were Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Hillary Burns-Kite officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Rural Bridgeport & Prairie du Chien Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Thu
23
Mar

Josey Florence Faye Johnson

Josey Florence Faye Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2023. She was born on January 2, 2004, to proud parents, Joseph F. Johnson Sr. and Aubrey F. Johnson.
A private service will be held at St. Ann-St. Joseph Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, followed by a private burial ceremony at Calvary Cemetery, Prairie du Chien, Wisc.
The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Thu
23
Mar

Dr. James L. “Jim” “Doc” Greenwald

Dr. James L. “Jim” “Doc” Greenwald, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Meriter Hospital.
Funeral service was held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Jim’s name to Hoffman Hall, Agrace HospiceCare, Rivers and Bluffs Animal Shelter, or the charity of one’s choice.
A special thanks to Jim’s caregiver, Bill, for his excellent care and compassion during Jim’s final months.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Thu
23
Mar

Greg A. Beneker

Greg A. Beneker, age 77 of Prairie du Chien, Wisc. passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 27, 1945, to Robert and Shirley (Gulick) Beneker in Prairie du Chien.
A private graveside service will be held in the Bagley Cemetery in Bagley, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Thu
23
Mar

Jan E. Ashby

Jan E. Ashby, age 79 of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Garden View Place in Monona, IA surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be Friday, March 31, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Msgr. Charles Stoetzel officiating with inurnment in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m until the time of service. Military honors will be accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Wed
15
Mar

Community Events

Rotary luncheon on cyber security and ransomware - The public is welcome to join the PdC Rotary Club Friday, March 17, at Huckleberry's Restaurant to learn at issues related to cyber security and ransomware. Hear from an expert in the field, Joe Ruskey with Dependable Solutions. Noon lunch offered for $15. Please RSVP by 9 am on March 17 to Bill at 608-412-2909 or join us at 12:20 pm to get a seat for the presentation.
Joe Ruskey, who has 30 years of experience in the IT Industry, will talk about how we navigate this ever changing landscape. Learn what you need to do to ensure you don't become another statistic. Understand the basics so you can mitigate your risks. Learn how you can protect your staff, your customers, and yourself from this threat.

Wed
15
Mar

Shop Hop in downtown Prairie du Chien

By Melissa R. Collum

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