Michael Jon Clinton
 

  Michael Jon Clinton was born the son of Tom Clinton and Debbra Czarnecki on May 24, 1986, in Prairie du Chien Wis. He was called to heaven by the angels of God Tuesday, June 17, 2008, from the University of Iowa Hospitals after an accident.
  Michael spent his life growing up in Guttenberg area and graduated from the Clayton Ridge High School in 2004. After school he worked as a carpenter working on various projects. When Michael wasn’t working he loved being on the river and always anticipated duck season. Michael was destined for life on the river as he was baptized in the city park next to the Mississippi River by Pastor Wasta and he used water from the river for the baptism. One thing Michael was proud of was his wrestling. By his graduation he was the only person from school to make it to State. He attended a wrestling camp where he had his wrestling shoes signed by Cael Sanderson who is an Olympic champion and four-time NCAA champion. He wore those shoes during his match at State and when his step grandfather Guy turned 70 years old, he gave those shoes to him as a gift. Michael took pride in taking care of his family. Since his Uncle Scott Nelson passed away this past January, Michael made sure that his grandparents and Heidi Zittergruen’s driveways, sidewalks and roofs were cleared of snow. He would get up at 4:30 in the morning to make sure that his family didn’t have worry about digging out of all the snow that fell this past winter.
  Michael’s legacy will be carried on by his mother and stepfather, Debbra (Mark) Czarnecki of Beaver Dam Wis; father, Tom (Deb Friday) Clinton of Guttenberg; two brothers, Chad Clinton of Mankato, Minn. and Neal (Joy) Clinton of Fort Monroe, Va.; maternal grandmother and step grandfather Dian (Guy) Meskimen of Guttenberg; step-grandmother-Sue Brom of Balltown; special friend Jordan Lewis and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
  Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gerald and Katherine Clinton; maternal grandfather, Gordon Nelson Sr.; uncle Scott Nelson and step grandfather Donald Czarnecki.
  Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 207 S. 1st, Guttenberg, IA, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, June 20, 2008. Funeral service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, IA at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 21, 2008, Rev. Harold McMillin officiating. Burial will be at the Guttenberg City Cemetery.
The family has requested that instead of sending flowers, plants, benches and statuary, they would appreciate that you direct all memorials to the family of Michael Clinton.

Arthur H. McDowell
 

Boscobel/Fennimore
Arthur H. McDowell, age 76 of Boscobel, passed away on Wednesday June 11,2008 at the Fennimore Good Samaritan Center in Fennimore Wisconsin.
  He was born on July 11 1931 in Crawford County Wisconsin. The son of Harley and Mary (McKnight) McDowell.
  He married Evelyn "June" Walton on June 14 1952 at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel. She preceded him on September 19 2007.
  He is survived by 2 Sons: Greg (Laurie) McDowell of Marshall Mn., James (Cheri) McDowell of Neenah Wisconsin. 2 Daughters: Cindy McDowell and fiancee Jamie Kraemer both of Boscobel, Lori (Don) Krug of Mazomanie Wisconsin. 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild. Twin sisters: Maxine Boughton of Boscobel, and Marcella (Robert) Gardner of Boscobel.  He was preceded in death by his parents along with a brother in law: Clair Boughton.
  Memorial services will be held on Monday June 16 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel. Pastor Stan Pegram officiating. Burial in the Union Hill Cemetery Mt. Zion.
  Friends may call on Monday June 16 2008 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Fennimore Good Samaritan Center in Fennimore. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.

Judy Ann Mueller
 

Judy Ann Mueller, 63, of Fairbury entered into eternal rest Sunday morning June 8, 2008 at her home.
  Judy was born on November 5, 1944 in Waukon, Iowa to Cyril and Viola Augedahl Manning. She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Schools and Lansing Public High School in Lansing.
  On Sunday May 23, 1965, she was united in marriage to Eugene Mueller at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing. Judy, along with her husband, was employed at Micro-Switch in Freeport, Illinois.
  In 1970, having purchased the Lans Theatre, Judy moved back to Lansing and resided there until 1975. Then in 1975, Judy and her family moved to West Point, Nebraska where they owned and operated several businesses over a period of 21 years. During this time, Judy was very active in the West Point Chamber of Commerce and the West Point Rescue Squad. In addition, she was involved in numerous community events and also served as a mentor to many, many young people.
  In 1996, Judy and her husband moved to Fairbury, where they owned and operated the Bonham Theatre for 11 years. Both retired in 2007.
  Judy enjoyed flower gardening and gourmet cooking in her pastimes She also took great enjoyment in her granddaughter, Hannah Rose. She had a strong work ethic and will be kindly remembered for being willing to lend a helping hand.   Left to mourn her passing include her husband, Gene, daughter Dawn (George) Hugo, granddaughter Hannah Rose Hugo, mother Viola (Jim) Manning-Strub, sisters, Ginny (Joe Brandt) Manning, Sandee (Chuck) Wiedenhoeft, Deb (Jim) Curran, Teri (Mike) Collins, brothers Ron (Rick Sundin), Don (Rose), and John (Mike Garrity).
  She was preceded in death by her father, Cyril and a sister and infant brother.

Marcus John Connelly
 

Marcus John Connelly was born the son of Jerry and Allie (Mimis) Connelly on September 12, 1921 in Strawberry Point Iowa. He passed away Monday June 9, 2008, at his home in Mason City, IA.
  Marcus was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Strawberry Point by Rev. Valentine Casey. Growing up he attended the country school between Colesburg and Edgewood. He later served his country in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 during WWII where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Just before he entered the Army, Marcus was married to Eunice Hansel at St Michaels Catholic Church in Garber on March 26, 1942. To this union they were blessed with two sons.
  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eunice Connelly; two sons, Allan (Margarite) Connelly and Francis (Kathy) Connelly all of Mason City, IA; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister Lillian Hoffman of Chicago IL.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Margaret; three brothers, Harold, Glenn and Wilfred Connelly.
  Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 207 S. 1st, Guttenberg, IA, where the family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Guttenberg IA.
  Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Friday, June 13, 2008, at the Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Rev. Marvin Bries officiating. Interment will be at Hansel Cemetery in Garber, IA. Condolences may be left at www.tueckeallyn.com

Glenn F. Meyer
 

Prairie du Chien, WI
Glenn F. Meyer age 83 of Prairie du Chien passed away Fri., June 6, 2008 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. 
  He was born Sept. 22, 1924 in New Albin, IA son of Paul and Alma Meyer. He married Betty Burseth on Sept. 27, 1946 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, IA. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II in the 5^th Air Force stationed in the South Pacific. 
  Glenn worked as a Chief Operator for Interstate Power which is now Alliant Energy for over 38 years. After his retirement he assisted in the management of the Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport. 
  He was the past commander of the VFW Post 5603 in New Albin, IA for 13 years. He was an active member of the Prairie du Chien Chapter of the VFW and the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. He also belonged to the Experimental Aircraft Assn. 
  He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty Meyer of Prairie du Chien, 3 sons; Robert (Lois) and Terry (Ann) Meyer both of Prairie du Chien and Dennis (Jane) Meyer of New Orleans, LA, a daughter Gwendlynn Treau-Meyer of West Salem, WI, 2 sisters; Ruth (Lester) Olson of Decorah, IA and Belva Kruse of Eitzen, MN, 5 grandchildren; Brittany (Dale) Kettleson, Lee Zeuner, Erin (Mark Kluesner) Meyer, Brent and Aubree Meyer, 4 great grandchildren; Olivia, Spencer, Elliott and London, a step grandchild; Reed (Lora) Bosley and step great grandchildren; Holly, Caroline and Katie. 
  He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister Ora.
  A Memorial Service will be Sat., June 14, 2008 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien, with Reverend Joe Irvin officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Interment will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. 
  Friends may call at the church on Sat., June 14, 2008 from 1:00 PM until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.  www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Frances Hilleshiem
 

Frances Hilleshiem, 82, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, May 26, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, following a brief illness.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 29th, at 2:00 PM at Waterville Lutheran Church in Waterville, IA, with Rev. Kris Snyder officiating. Burial will be at Waterville Lutheran Cemetery, Waterville.
  Friends may call from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday at the church before services.
  Frances Hilleshiem was born on August 9, 1925 in Water Valley, MS. She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Van Winkle. She graduated from Camp Ground High School in Water Valley in 1943 and attended Draughons Business College in Jackson, MS. When her father died in 1944, she moved to Waterloo, IA to live with her oldest sister. On February 2, 1946 Frances married Mervin William Hilleshiem in Waterloo. They lived in Waterloo until 1951 when they moved to Waterville, IA. In addition to being a busy mother, Frances worked at Northern Engraving in Waukon for over 30 years.
  She was a member of Waterville Lutheran Church and its ladies organizations as well as the Golden Girls card club and Waterville Sr. Citizens. Since 1944 she has also been a member of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls chapter of Rebecca Lodge. Frances enjoyed playing cards, music and square dancing, and playing games, especially Skip-bo, with her grandchildren.
  Survivors include 3 sons, Bill (Jackie), Bob and Don Hilleshiem, all of Waterville; a daughter, Sherry Williams of St. Paul, MN; 7 grandchildren, Jodi Hilleshiem, Robin Palmer, Heather Bente, Angela Glass, Amanda Howes, Alicia Ahrens and Ryan Hilleshiem; and 6 great-grandchildren, Ashley Hilleshiem, Adrianna and Avery Rocksvold, Grace and Jacob Glass and Will Howes.
  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mervin, who died in 1998; 3 brothers, Thomas, Braden and Rip Van Winkle; 4 sisters, Irene Dehl, Nora "Mary" Cooper, Inez Van Winkle and Ruth Bartusch; and a granddaughter, Terri Hilleshiem Miller.
  Casketbearers are Brent Miller, Josh Howes, Erik Glass, Matt Ahrens, Tony Rocksvold and Richard Bente. Honorary casketbearers are her grandchildren.

Thomas D. Groom
 

Steuben/Boscobel
Veteran
 Thomas D. Groom, age 77 of Boscobel and formerly of Steuben, passed away on Sunday June 15, 2008 at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
  He was born on September 16 1930 in Steuben. The son of Enoch and Maude (Lomas) Groom.
  He married Marilyn Spry on April 28 1951 in Boscobel.
  Tom worked for over 40 years for the Crawford County Highway Department . He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and was an avid reader of the civil war.
  He is survived by his wife: Marilyn Groom of Boscobel, 3 Sons: Gary Groom and fiancee Lynn Reising both of Wauzeka, Jon Groom of Gays Mills, Blaine Groom and Wendy Bloedow both of Steuben. 1 Daughter: Meg (John) Peterson of Seneca. Four Grandchildren: Aaron Groom, Candiace Groom, Andrew Peterson, Logan Peterson. Two Brothers: William (Gloria) Groom of Moline Illinois, Richard (Donna) Groom of Davenport Iowa.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, along with 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 19, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Pastor Jennifer Johnson officiating. Burial in the Boscobel Cemetery.
  Friends may call on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Military honors will be accorded by the Larson-Daughterty American Legion Post # 134 of Steuben. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Boscobel Rescue Squad.

Leslie Alexander
 

Leslie Alexander, 60, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
  He was born on April 28, 1948 in Richland Center to George and Arlene (Peterson). Les was the oldest of eight children. He grew up on a farm near Sugar Grove and attended Soldiers Grove High School.
  He married Cheryl Miller on April 17, 1978. Together they raised a family in rural Soldiers Grove and made the best of what life had to offer them.
  Les held many different jobs throughout his life. He was a crane operator, truck driver, taxidermist, farmer, carpenter, and mechanic when needed. Most recently he was an E.T.A. for Experienced Works, which he truly enjoyed.
  Les enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom and ginseng hunting, and spending time in the woods in general. He also enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends, wood working, gardening, and feeding and watching birds and other wildlife. He really enjoyed making people smile and laugh.
  He confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized by immersion along with his children Teresa, Christen, and John, and was witnessed by his parents George and Arlene Alexander. Les fought a courageous battle against cancer while overcoming the effects of two strokes and heart disease. Les will always be known as a strong and kind man, and a fighter to the end.
  He is survived by his wife Cheryl of Soldiers Grove; 4 sons: Leslie Michael (Kristina) Alexander of Tulia, Texas, Shane Alexander of Stockton, Cal. , Tim (Barbara) Alexander of Soldiers Grove, and John (Sami) Alexander of Soldiers Grove. ; 2 daughters: Teresa (Craig) Royce of Boscobel, and Christen (Brian) Barlow of Soldiers Grove; 11 grandchildren, including a special grand daughter, Courtney; his parents: George and Arlene Alexander of Soldiers Grove; 4 brothers: Ronnie (Monica) Alexander of Soldiers Grove, Mike (Kristi) Alexander of Readstown, Kelly (Rhoda) Alexander of Stoddard, and Kevin Alexander of Germany; 2 sisters: Carey (Steven) Olson of Viroqua, and Cheryl (John) Otterson of Soldiers Grove; his father and mother in law: Myral and Harlene (Applebee) Miller of Janesville; special family friends: Ike of Germany, and Jerry and Jan Nicks of Viola; and many other friends and relatives.
  He was preceded in death by his grand parents: Clarence and Millie Peterson and Thad and Alzina Alexander, and 1 brother Robert Alexander.
  Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 13 at 1 P.M. the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown. Rev. Pam Lojewski will officiate. Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.

Naomi M. Bremmer
 

Prairie du Chien, WI
Naomi M. Bremmer age 95 of Prairie du Chien passed away Fri., June 6, 2008 at Brunson Terrace in Prairie du Chien. 
  She was born Apr. 8, 1913 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of William and Agnes (Dagnon) McClure. She married Vialis Walz on June 12, 1935. He preceded her in death on Apr. 25, 1953. She later married Jerry Bremmer in 1957 and he preceded her in death in 1962. 
  Naomi was an active member of St. John’s Church in Prairie du Chien and enjoyed playing bridge and crocheting. 
  She is survived by 2 sons; Gari (Dee) Walz of Dodgeville, WI and Ron (Marion) Walz of Elm Grove, IL, a sister Evelyn (Mip) Leaf of Prairie du Chien, 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 
  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a brother Ed McClure, a sister Marguerite Fischer and a granddaughter Diane Walz.
  A Mass of Chritian Burial will be Mon., June 9, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Johns Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating, with interment in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bloomington, WI. 
  Friends may call on Sun., June 8, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a parish rosary at 4:30 PM. 
  www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Nola Bender
 

Nola Bender, 76, of Viola, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
She was born on June 19, 1931 in New London, Wis. the daughter of Roy and Charlotte (Dieke) Smith. She was married to Merlin Bender in 1966. He passed away in 1988.    Nola graduated from Marion High School in 1949. She worked as a secretary at the Bourroughs Corporation in Chicago, Ill. She worked at the Bethel Home in Viroqua, Wis. She worked at V.A.R.C. in Viroqua until retiring in 1993.
  She loved reading, baking, camping, and gardening. She had a special love for her family and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
  She is survived by 4 sons: Kent (Charlene) Goss of Elk Grove, Ill., Dean Goss of Chicago, Paul (Paula) Bender of Fennimore, and Timm (Sara Fortney) Bender of Viroqua; 6 grandchildren: Brent (Wendy) Goss, Kimberly Goss, Blake Bender, Brooke Bender, Brandy Bender, and Desiree Bender; 1 great grand daughter: Jocelyn Goss; and 1 brother: Stephen (Sharon) Smith of Colorado Springs.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 grand daughter: Taylor Bender, her parents, and 2 brothers: Warren and Royden Smith.
  Friends may call at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Friday from 4 to 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM. A private family burial will be held in Marion, Wis.
  Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.

Bruce A. Dillman
 

Prairie du Chien, WI / Cape Coral, FL
A longtime Prairie du Chien businessman Bruce A. Dillman age 75 passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. 
  He was born April 7, 1933 in Steuben, WI, son of Ernest “Doc” and Lillian (Johnsrud) Dillman. He married Patricia Hanson on May 28, 1955 in Trempealeau, WI. After receiving his degree in civil engineering he began his career in the family business of Prairie Sand and Gravel and Prairie Redi-Mix. 
  Bruce and Blair Dillman started Dillman Brothers Asphalt which operated until 1968. Bruce then established Fabricated Products in Prairie du Chien and Lancaster, WI. In 1969 he started Bituma- Stor in Marquette, IA. In 1980 he purchased the Construction Equipment Division of Boeing Aerospace and moved it from Seattle, WA to Marquette, IA and operated it as Bituma Construction Equipment Inc. In 1994 he started Dillman Equipment Inc. in Prairie du Chien. 
  Bruce has many patents in the road construction industry and recently established a patent for Advanced Firefighting Technology Company here in Prairie du Chien.    He was a man of many interests and enjoyed the morning “Coffee Club”, antiqueing, auctions, boating and fishing. He loved his family and his many friends. He was a member of the Eagles Club Aerie 1502. 
  He is survived by his wife of 53 years Patricia Dillman, a son Brian (Jean Ann) Dillman of Prairie du Chien, a daughter Christine (John) Kolb of Jupiter, FL, a brother Blair Dillman of Prairie du Chien along with 4 grandchildren; Angela, Amber, Faith and Jonathan. 
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Dillman.
  Funeral services will be Weds., June 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church, Rev. Stuart Allen officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. 
  Visitation will be Tues., June 10, 2008 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and at the church on Weds., June 11, 2008 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Robert Lloyd Stuckman
 

Robert Lloyd Stuckman, 84, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.        Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 28th, at 1:30 PM at Salem United Church of Christ in Waukon, with Rev. Judy Scheer officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Waukon.
  Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
  Robert Lloyd Stuckman was born on February 29, 1924 in Waukon, IA, the son of Albert and Mabel Elsie (Flage) Stuckman. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem United Church of Christ, where he remained a life-long member. Robert attended the Pagan, Helming and Union Prairie rural schools. After his schooling he helped his parents on the farm and later went into farming for himself at the Stuckman Homestead farm located on the Allamakee and Winneshiek County border. He operated a dairy herd and raised beef cattle, hogs and crops.
  On February 25, 1968 he married Arla Jeanette Sandbeck at the Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah. Bob and Arla remained on the farm until moving to Waukon around 1980.
  Robert enjoyed traveling and took several trips to the west coast to visit relatives. He liked spending time in his garden where he raised a lot of potatoes. Robert really enjoyed the farming life and he took every chance he could to not only visit with, but to help his neighbors when needed.
  Survivors include a brother, Victor (Jean) Stuckman of Waukon, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Arla, who died in 2000; and a sister, La Vonne Hill.
  Casketbearers are Chris Stuckman, Norman Dickman, Darrell Winkie, Gregg Shattuck, and Gary and Doug Kubitz.

Gary A. Pierce
 

Boscobel, WI -
Veteran
Gary A. Pierce, age 74 of Boscobel, passed away on Saturday May 24, 2008 at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel.
  He was born on May 10, 1934 in Cherokee Iowa. The son of George and Hazle (Booth) Pierce. He married Connie Wallace on May 5, 1956 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee Iowa. Gary was a veteran of the Koren Conflict.
  He worked in the grocery industry as a meat cutter, he and Connie owned Pierces's Buthcher Shop in Blue River and later he worked as a state meat inspector until his retirement.
  He is survived by his wife Connie Pierce of Boscobel. 3 Sons: Mark (Pam) Pierce of Cherokee Iowa, Paul Pierce of Madison, Bruce (Pam) Pierce of Farmington Hills Michigan. 2 Daughters: Lisa (Doug) Stowell of Boscobel, Kristie (Shay) Cody of Spring Grove Minnesota. 15 Grandchidren 1 Great-Grandchild. A sister Wilma Simmons of Ridge Crest Ca.
  He was preceded in death by 2 Sisters and a grandson Matthew Pierce.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday May 29, 2008 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. Father Robert Butz officiating. Burial in the Boscobel Cemetery.
  Freinds may call on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. With a Rosary service at 7:30 P.M. Military honors will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post and the Gilbertson-Pitzer VFW Post both of Boscobel.