Obituaries

Jean E. Hagen, 105, of Waukon died Monday, September 8, 2025, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon with Rev. Grant VanderVelden officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Memorials can be made to Veterans Memorial Hospital, First Presbyterian Church, and Missionary Ventures for Luther and Sandra Meier at 1017 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Maitland, FL, 32751-7205.

Frances Arlene Lindsay, 90, of Lansing passed away at home September 14, 2025. There are no services planned.

Frances was born April 4, 1935, to Olavis and Sandora (Shervin) Holm in Decorah, where she spent her childhood. She enjoyed being outdoors, water skiing, playing pool, and going to Fan Fair in Nashville, TN.

March 30, 1970, Frances and Thomas Lindsay were united in marriage in Blair, NE. She had various jobs throughout the years, including meter maid, working with her husband at the downtown standard, and working for Riverland Expressions in Lansing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olavis and Sandora Holm; her son, Corey Cooper; her brothers, Merlyn Holm and Ralph Holm; her sisters, Ollie Melka, Violet Mcmullin, Esther Reckward and Helen Christianson; and her nieces, Jo and Mary Christianson.

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Taylor Blizard September 14, 2025. Funeral Services were held Thursday, September 18 at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Brandon Guenther officiating, and burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Taylor was born to David and Sherrie Blizard in Monroe, WI May 19, 1994. Taylor graduated from Prairie du Chien High School and was employed by Design Homes in Prairie du Chien, WI for many years.

Taylor’s greatest joy in life was his children, and he was an active and loving father. He was a man of many talents who enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, woodworking, hiking, camping, motocross, and spending time in his shop working on motorcycles. Taylor is remembered for both his sense of humor and his quick temper, which disappeared just as quickly as it had appeared.

Arthur John Schobert, age 72, of Lansing passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI September 11, 2025, after suffering complications due to diabetes. A celebration of life for Art will be held Saturday, September 27 from 5-8 p.m. at the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center in Lansing. All are welcome to come and share their stories of Art.

Born May 8, 1953, to Otto and Verna (Cole) Schobert, Art was one of five children. August 24, 1974, he married Dawn Richards and together they had two children, Trever and Lynn. Spending most of his life in Lansing, the river was home to Art. His calendar revolved around where the fish were biting and what hunting season was open. Besides his love of fishing and hunting, Art was a very skilled cook. Known for his signature fish chowder or his sour cream raisin pies, he was more than willing to share with those around him.

Patricia “Patty” A. Schobert, 67, of Lansing died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lansing with Pastor James “Buck” Buckhahn officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 18 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Lansing.

Patricia Ann Schobert was born October 12, 1957, in Ontario, CA, the daughter of Merril and Alvilda (Henderson) Landis. She was baptized and confirmed at New Hope Methodist Church in Red Mound, WI, and graduated from De Soto High School in 1977, in De Soto, WI. July 7, 1979, she married James Schobert in De Soto. Patty drove school bus for the De Soto School district and worked at the Blumenthal Lansing Company.

It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of Janice Eleanore Bechtel, a.k.a. Jan Barlow, of Dickson, TN. Janice passed peacefully from this life August 31, 2025, at the age of 85.

A Celebration in memory of Janice will be held September 27 at Dickson First Methodist Church at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ed White officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. until the time of service. A private family burial will follow.

Condolences may be sent to her daughter, Jacque Mayberry, at 6195 Hwy. 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055.

Janice was born November 7, 1939, in Waukon. In high school she was active in extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading, majorette, and chorus. She remained life-long friends with her school buddies, Nedra, Bonnie, Sylvia, and Betty. She so enjoyed returning to Waukon for family and class reunions.

“Not everyone who lost a life in Vietnam died there...” this could be said for John Stephen Sautter of Lansing. John passed away peacefully at his home Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 77. Proud parents, Violet Marie (Gohde) and Fred Martin Sautter, welcomed John into their life May 10, 1948 in Iowa City.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, located on Eagle Drive, McGregor. Family and friends are welcome to gather at Maggie’s Diner, 28534 U.S. Hwy. 18, McGregor afterwards for fellowship. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of McGregor is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rita I. Severson, 96, of Waukon died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 13 at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Deacon Rex Blake officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Donations may be made to WinnMed Hospice in Decorah. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled arrangements.

Rita Irene Severson was born December 6, 1928, in rural Postville, the daughter of Edwin and Hazel (Brainard) Knuppe. Her father died when she was only two years old, and a few years later her mother married Marion Knapp.

Jeanne Ann Roggensack passed away peacefully September 6, 2025. Jeanne’s memorial celebration will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at the Plymouth Place, 315 LaGrange Road in LaGrange, IL. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Contributions in memory of Jeanne may be made to The Scholarship Fund at Plymouth Place.

Jeanne was born in Waukon September 8, 1934, to James and Amanda Waldron, who preceded her in death. Brothers Vernon, William, John, Stan, and Paul also predeceased her along with sister Maxine Howell. Jeanne sadly also lost her granddaughter, Kelly; two sons, Kirk and Jeff; and a son-in-law, Mike Kain.

Ellen M. Mellick, 83, of Waukon died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Philip Agyei officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday, September 19 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Ellen Marie Mellick was born in Indianapolis, IN July 24, 1942, to James Noel and Helen (Noell) Noel. She was the eldest of three children, which also included James Noel, her brother, and Phyllis (Noel) Trier, her sister. From an early age, Ellen carried a deep sense of responsibility, kindness, and care that would define the way she lived her life.