Madison Area
NANCY JOHNSON
Nancy (Valley) Johnson, 55, passed away at her home in Chana, Ill.
on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003. She was born in Prairie du Chien on
September 14, 1948, daughter of the late Elmer Sr. and
Evalou (Crawford) Valley. She married Mike Johnson in 1971
and moved to Chana, Ill. where Mike is employed by the Railroad.
They had two children, Michelle and Loren. Surviving are her
husband Mike, daughter Michelle and son Loren (Faith) Johnson
and four grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Anna (John) Eastman,
Prairie du Chien and two brothers, Elmer Jr. (Patty) Valley of
Prairie du Chien and Joseph (Betty) Valley of Sun Prairie; also
two half-sisters, Lorraine Siegenthaler of Prairie du Chien and
Mrs. Carol (James) Wifnowski of Manitowoc. She was preceded in
death by her parents and a half brother, James Kelly. Services are
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Unger Funeral Home, Rochelle, Ill.
Visitation is Monday, Dec. 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Unger Funeral Home, Rochelle, Ill.
ALRED MLSNA
Alred Mlsna, 70, of Tomah passed away at his home on Sunday,
Dec. 14, 2003. He was born on July 4, 1933, on St. Mary's Ridge,
to William and Elizabeth (Brueggen) Mlsna. He married Norma Giese
on Sept. 23, 1961 in Milwaukee. Alred was a truck driver and
farmed until he was disabled in a traffic accident in 1963.
Following this, he and his wife, Norma, moved to this area
where they have spent most of their lives. Alred spent most of
his time around the home, landscaping and working on his tractor, Hubie.
He served in the U.S. Navy and received an Honorable Discharge.
Surviving are his wife, Norma; one daughter, Mary (Merlin) Mabb of Wauzeka;
four grandchildren, Raymond, Jacob, Bethany and Sara McCullick,
all of Wauzeka; four sisters, Lorraine (Eugene) Olson of Sparta,
Adeline Clements of St. Joseph's Ridge, Barbara Walker of Tomah and
Charlotte (Byron) Schmitz of Sparta and many other nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and
one brother, LaVerne "Butch" Mlsna. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomah, burial
will follow at the Greenfield Cemetery in Tunnel City, the Very Rev.
Steven Kachel will officiate. Family and friends are invited to the
visitation at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.
with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m.
until time of services.
WILMA McCORMICK
Wilma S. McCormick 99, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Seneca,
began her eternal life in Heaven on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at
Brunson Terrace in Prairie du Chien. She was born August 31, 1904,
in Barnum, daughter of Marion and Panthea (Haskins) Barnum. In 1925
she began her teaching career in a one room school. She taught for
10 years, then on June 25, 1927, she married Francis (Fritz) McCormick
at St. Mary's Church in Gays Mills. He preceded her in death on
March 5, 1997. In 1945 she returned to college to get her degree in
teaching from UW LaCrosse. In 1946 she returned to Seneca where she taught
for the next 24 years. Wilma and her husband Fritz presided as King and
Queen of one of the first St. Patrick's Day Parades in Prairie du Chien
in 1996. She is survived by a son Francis (Patsy) of Ferryville, a daughter
Marian Swanson of Seneca, a daughter-in-law Lavonne McCormick of Rocklin, Calif.,
a son-in-law William Bell of Waukesha, a brother Edward (Doretta) Barnum of
Brookfield, 20 grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren and 12 great- great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son James,
a daughter Helen Bell, 2 brothers; Frank and LaVerne Barnum and 5 sisters;
Bessie Kreutz, Sr. Mary Therese, Mildred Porter, Hazel Young and Esther Barnum.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Seneca, Rev. Eugene Wolf officiating,
with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church hall
on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home
of Prairie du Chien, is assisting the family.
MILES DAVIS
Miles G. Davis, 1, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003,
at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. He was born
August 27, 2002, in Prairie du Chien to Jeremiah Davis and Delaine Hurda.
Surviving are his parents, Delaine Hurda and Jeremiah Davis of Prairie du Chien;
half brother, Indiana Davis of Prairie du Chien; grandparents, Greg and
Sue Hurda of Boscobel, grandparents, Roger and Carma Stempke of Hazelton, Iowa,
grandfather, John Davis of Detroit, Mich.; great-grandparents Bill and
Ardith Sander of Wauzeka, great-grandmother, Florence Hurda of Wauzeka;
Great grandmothers, Leola Strempke of West Gate, Iowa, and Marieatta Forney
of Oelwein, Iowa; aunt, Kaylee Hurda of Boscobel, uncle Travis Davis of
Hazelton, Iowa, cousins, Daniel McClimans and Tyler Peterson. Services are
Monday at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel, Pastor Lynn Schreck
officiating with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family
requests that memorial contributions be given to the family.
KATHERINE MARTIN
Katherine M. Martin 69, of Prairie du Chien died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003,
at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born July 25, 1934,
in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Lester and Mabel (Valley) Hubbard.
She married Cecil Martin on October 20, 1957. He preceded her in death
on November 18, 1985. She worked as a greeter at Wal Mart in Prairie du Chien
for the past 20 years and was a member of the Bagley American Legion Auxiliary
and the Eagles Club Auxiliary. Katherine was a loving wife, mother, sister,
grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed. She is survived
by a son Cecil (DeAnna) Martin of Bagley, four daughters; Kathleen (Jim) Powers,
Cheryl (Matt) Corlett and Shelia (Dave) Ingle all of Prairie du Chien and
Ginny (Larry Dahms) of Wauzeka; a brother Bill (Yvonne) Hubbard of Prairie du Chien,
a sister Charlotte (Burdette) Wayne Nashua, Iowa, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother Kenneth Hubbard,
a sister Virginia Hubbard and one great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be Friday, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert
SJ officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Thursday, at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien,
where there will be an Eagles Auxiliary Tribute at 7:30 p.m. and a wake scripture at 8 p.m.
IRENE MENNE
Irene M. Menne, 86, Cassville, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at
Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born May 4, 1917,
in Glen Haven, daughter of Matt and Anna (Hochhausen) Rauch. On
September 4, 1940, she married Henry Menne of Tennyson, at St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Glen Haven. Henry and Irene lived in Tennyson for
4 1/2 years, where Henry worked for an implement dealer. On Feb. 13, 1946
they moved to Patch Grove where they started an implement business of their own.
On Nov. 29, 1960, Henry passed away after being sick for three years. Irene
stayed in Patch Grove until July 4, 1961. After selling the business,
she moved to Dickeyville where she worked for 4 1/2 years at a motel.
On Jan. 19, 1966, she moved to Cassville where she worked at Rapid Die
and Molding for 20 years. Upon retiring, Irene volunteered at the
Cassville meal site for the elderly for many years. Although she never
had children, Irene adored her 29 nieces and nephews. Surviving are a sister,
Jeanette Reiser, Bloomington; three brothers, Gerald (Dolores) Rauch,
Glen Haven, Francis (Helen) Rauch, Dickeyville, and Edward (Kay) Rauch, Dubuque, Iowa;
three sisters-in-law, Margaret Rauch, Fullerton, Calif., Arlene Rauch, Cassville,
and Virginia Rauch, Dubuque, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews,
including a special nephew, Tom (Sharon Schiffman) Rauch, Cassville and
special great-nephews, Nicholas and Andrew Rauch. She was also preceded in
death by her parents; five brothers, Vincent, Richard, Edmund, James and Joe Rauch;
and a brother-in-law, Norbert Reiser. Services were Monday, at St. Charles Catholic
Church in Cassville, Monsignor Daniel Ganshert officiating with burial in St. Andrew
Cemetery in Tennyson. The Martin Page Funeral Home in Cassville assisted the family.
KATHLEEN BAHLS
Kathleen E. Bahls 77, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, following a five year battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 20, 1925, in Reed Township, Clayton County, Iowa, daughter
of George and Katherine (Schmelzer) Rolfes. After high school she worked at
Douglas Aircraft in Chicago, Ill. She married Mike Bahls on April 29, 1946,
at St. Joseph's Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Together they operated the only
two taverns in Garnavillo for several years. They moved to Prairie du Chien
in 1958, where Kathy worked in the office of the General Hospital for many
years until it closed. She later worked at WalMart in Prairie du Chien which
she truly enjoyed. She is survived by a son Sidney (Sue) Bahls and a daughter
Kristi Bahls both of Prairie du Chien; six grandchildren; Cindy Burja and Angie Ames,
Donavan, Melissa and Jeff Bahls and Andy Bahls, two great-grandchildren,
Lexie Lenzendorf and Emma Elizabeth Jones; two sisters, Georgia Whittle of Elkader, Iowa
and Madonna Rademacher of Garnavillo, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband Mike on July 12, 2003, and a daughter Pamela Welter on July 21, 1998.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 at 11a.m. at St. Gabriel's
Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery,
both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m.
and a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.
ERIC SCHALLER
Eric W. Schaller, 26, of Boscobel, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, as a result of an
auto accident near Boscobel. Eric was born July 19, 1977 in La Crosse to
George W. and Alice M. (Kruse) Schaller. He attended St. Mary's School in Cashton.
He worked in construction for many years, including K & M Concrete of Madison,
as a welder for Gencore/Bituma in Marquette, and also for K's Construction and Cabela's.
Surviving are one brother, George (Lori) Schaller and nephew Jacob Schaller of Prairie du Chien;
a daughter Abigail Marie Schaller, a son Alexander G. L. Schaller; fiancé April Little
and a son on the way of Boscobel. Services are Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral
Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 11 a.m.
Tuesday until time of services at the Funeral Home.
ALOHA COOPER
Aloha A. Cooper, 86, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at
Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. Aloha was born May 10, 1917 in
Eastman to Maurice and Rose (Kussmaul) Kramer. She graduated from high
school in Prairie du Chien. She married Milo Cooper in Prairie du Chien.
They lived in Eastman for 18 years before moving to Prairie du Chien.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet (Patrick) Leamy of Madison,
Gloria (Harold) Hutson of Prairie du Chien; three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband
on January 16, 1986, a sister, Blossom Keating, a granddaughter, Jennifer Leamy,
a nephew Carl Keating, two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law. Services
are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien with
burial in National Cemetery, Eastman. Friends may call Monday from 4-8 p.m.
at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien and one hour prior
to services at the church.
CALVIN MESSLING
Calvin "Kelly" E. Messling, 73, of Soldiers Grove, passed away Friday,
Nov. 28, 2003, at the Vernon Manor, Viroqua. He was born Jan. 24, 1930
in Seneca, son of Ernest and Cynthia (Heisz) Messling. After school
he was a farmer, mechanic, and a stock car driver, his greatest passion.
He entered the service in 1951, during the Korean Conflict and was stationed
in Germany. He returned home after being critically injured in a vehicle
accident in 1953 that left him visually handicapped. He married Marilyn Knutson,
August 31, 1957 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Gays Mills. He and Marilyn
operated the Coryis Grill in Soldiers Grove for a short time. They perform
together as the "Country Runabouts Band" for several years before renal failure,
which he battled for nearly six years and heart failure. He was a member of Our
Saviors Lutheran Church, Soldiers Grove, and the Running Johnson Ray VFW Post #3032,
Viroqua. Kelly is survived by his wife, Marilyn, Soldiers Grove; three daughters,
Carn (Dennis) Murphy, Waukon, Iowa, Kimberly (Thomas) Coates, Janesville and
Lareena (Jaaren) Riebe, Prairie du Chien; and six grandchildren, Misty and Lee Coates,
Janesville, and Anne, Jaalen, Alissa and Allison Riebe, Prairie du Chien; two brothers,
Bob (Ruth Ann) Messling, Mt. Sterling and Ronnie (WhiteyÓ (Rita) Messling, Viroqua;
three sisters, Julia (Weldon) Larmore, Boscobel, Bernice (Harry) Cooper, Patch Grove and
Harriett Jeidy, Mineral Point; by two sisters-in-law, Elaine Barton, Steuben and
Margie Messling, Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents, a loving son,
Kevin in 1993, brothers, Paul, Edwin (Bud), Roger (Blackie) and an infant sister. Services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Soldiers Grove,
Rev. Helen Johnson officiating with burial with military rites by the Running Johnson
Ray VFW Post in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the
Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills and at the church on Tuesday from 1 p.m.
until time of services.
DOUGLAS DREIER
Douglas David Dreier, Farmersburg, Iowa, infant son of Eugene Dreier and
Katherine Schmitt , passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at the Gundersen
Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. He was born Nov. 25, 2003 in
Prairie du Chien. He is survived by his parents Eugene and Katherine of
Farmersburg, Iowa, paternal grandfather Eugene (Barb) Dreier of McGregor,
maternal grandparents; Bebee Jones of Prairie du Chien, and
Frederick (Kim) Schmitt of Viola, along with numerous loving aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Sally Dreier. Funeral services
were Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien,
Rev. Doug Mathison officiating, with burial in the Postville Cemetery in Postville, Iowa.
KELCY JONES
Kelcy Camille Jones, 19, of Luana, Iowa., died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in the Vets
Hospital in Waukon following a long illness. Memorial services were held at 2:30 p.m.,
Sunday, November 30, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Highway 9 two miles west of Waukon.
MORRIS SNIDER
Morris R. Snider, 47, Gays Mills, passed away at his home, Monday, Dec. 8, 2003,
following a brief illness. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa, son of Marvin and
Gethel (McNabb) Snider, on May 11, 1956. Morris was a professional cook for the
University of Iowa for over 25 years; he also worked at the Miss Marquette,
Marquette, Iowa; he has also worked at Halpin Tire, Prairie du Chien,
Richardson Trucking, Boscobel and was a chef at Central Express, Westby.
He was very active in the Prairie du Chien Rendezvous and was an avid deer hunter.
He loved to hunt with his friends. He married Mildred (Millie) Wild, July 17, 1999,
at the Gays Mills United Methodist Church. Morris is survived by his wife, Millie, Gays Mills;
a son Jacob Snider, Lone Tree, Iowa; by his parents, Marvin and Gethel (McNabb) Snider, Nevada, Mo.;
a brother, Russ (Marge) Snider, Camanche, Iowa; two sisters, Jackie (Ira) Leffler, Washington, Iowa
and Barb Snider, Nevada, Iowa; by two step daughters, Reagan and Tara; and by six step
grandchildren; and his father-in-law, Millard Wild, Lansing, Iowa. He was preceded in death
by his grandparents, an infant sister, Marvil; and his mother-in-law, Jean Wild in 2002.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills,
Pastor Nancy Allen of Gays Mills, United Methodist Church will officiate with burial to follow
in the Gays Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and
on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
ROGER HORSTMAN
Roger H. Horstman, 67, of La Crosse passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003.
He was born in Wyalusing Township, on May 11, 1936, to Harry W. and Lela B. (Harville) Horstman.
He was united in marriage to Virginia Gillitzer in Prairie du Chien on Sept. 1, 1962. Roger
served in the U.S. Navy from January 1955, to December 1958, and his final assignment was as
an electrician's mate first class on the USS Intrepid. Following graduation from
Milwaukee Institute of Technology in 1963, he was employed in the Research and Development Lab
of the Trane Company. In 1973, until his retirement in August of 1998, he was employed at
Western Wisconsin Technical College as program director and instructor in the HVAC Program.
He was a long time member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and Mary, Mother of the Church Parish
and a member of Thomas Rooney VFW Post 1530. Roger served as a technical consultant for the
Wisconsin Innovation Service Center, served on the Electrical Board and Harbor Committee for
the City of La Crosse and on the State Watershed Committee. He was a La Crosse County Board
Supervisor representing the 16th District from March 1991 to April 2002. In addition to his
wife of 41 years, he is survived by two daughters, Jill (Scott) Thorvilson of Rochester, Minn.
and Amy Horstman (Michael Smith) of Vancouver, Wash.; two sons, Michael R. (Sheila) Horstman
and Andrew (Lisa) Horstman both of La Crosse; five grandsons, Zachary and Jacob Horstman, Erik,
Jon and Alex Thorvilson; three granddaughters, Katherine Thorvilson, Elizabeth and Natalie Horstman;
an uncle, Keith (Ruby) Harville of Sun City, Ariz.; an aunt Naldeen Harville of Prairie du Chien
and many cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant son Anthony in 1963, a sister,
Gail Horstman in 1987, his father in 1988 and his mother in 2000. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Mary, Mother of Church Parish at
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Rev. David Kunz officiating. Entombment with military honors
by Thomas Rooney VFW Post 1530 will follow at the Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Friday
from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse where a Christian wake
service will be held at 6:15 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until
time of services. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Clare Health Mission,
Gundersen-Lutheran Cancer Center or Gundersen-Lutheran Hospice Program.
DONALD PRESTON
Donald D. Preston, 70, of Arkansas, formerly of Boscobel, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003,
at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. He was born Feb. 25, 1933 in Madison to Charles C. and
Augusta Trumm Preston, he married Louise Canova in 1981. She died in 1988. He was an
Army veteran. He was district manager for Proctor and Gamble, retiring in 1988. Surviving
are his mother and stepfather, Augusta and Ora Rider of Wauzeka; one daughter,
Christy (Dr. Bob) Holder of Bentonville, Arkansas; and one sister, Lois (Louis) Demanes of
Peoria, Ill. He was also preceded in death by his father. Cremation has been accorded.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wauzeka,
where visitation was one hour before. The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Company was
in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 107 Dousman,
Wauzeka, Wis. 53826.
DOROTHY HUTCHCROFT
Dorothy W. Hutchcroft, 86, of Bloomington died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at the Lancaster
Care Center. She was born Oct. 26, 1917, in Bloomington township, the daughter of John and
Anna Caroline (Mason) Krantz. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1936.
On Sept. 11, 1965, she married William Hutchcroft at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1986. Dorothy was a beautician most of her life.
She owned and operated her beauty shop in Bloomington. She was a member of the Bloomington
United Methodist Church and helped with many of the ladies' activities. She also enjoyed
traveling and crocheting. She is survived by a niece, Virginia (Robert "GabbyÓ) Walz, Bagley;
two nephews, Vernon (Lois) Krantz, Lancaster; and Fred Krantz, Madison; and many great-nieces,
great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,
William; her parents; four brothers, Arnie, Lloyd, Ora and Art; and a niece-in-law, Deanna Krantz.
Funeral services were Monday at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, Rev. David Leistra
officiating with burial in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington township.
DALE MARSO
Dale F. Marso, 75, a retired machinist for Universal Eng., died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at
Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Florida. He was a native of Wisconsin, moved to Florida
from Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1991. He was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church and
American Legion Post 354. He loved traveling, sports, fishing and hunting. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Theresa M. Marso, Ocala,
and his beloved pets, Buffy, Bimbo, Mr. Webster, Nellie, Queen Smokey, Sam and Mikie; three sisters,
Bobbie Blum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Millie Curley, Madison, and Nan Turner, Solon, Iowa.
INEZ RUHSER
Inez W. Ruhser, 86, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Clayton County, Iowa died Monday,
Nov. 10, 2003, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. She was born Dec. 5, 1916,
in Clayton County to Ben and Ernestine (Meenan) Funk. She married Willy Ruhser on Oct. 30, 1935
in Clayton County. She lived most of her life in the Clayton Center area and had been living
the past several years in Prairie du Chien. She donated her body to the University of Iowa
Medical School in appreciation for their help and care she received during her cancer treatment.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Virginia (Ruhser) Moore of Round Rock, Texas; three grandchildren,
Brett Ruhser of Hawaii, Scot Ruhser in Texas, and Erik Ruhser in Colorado and four
great-grandchildren and several cousins. There will be no services. Memorials may be
directed to Zion Lutheran Church at Clayton Center, Iowa or the Cornerstone Four Square Church in Prairie du Chien.
CAROL MULROONEY
Carol F. Mulrooney, 66, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at Grant Regional Health Center in
Lancaster. Carol was born July 26, 1937, in Eastman, daughter of Thomas and
Anne (Honzel) Zinkle. She married Jack Mulrooney on Oct. 7, 1961, in Prairie du Chien.
She graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Prairie du Chien. She was employed at the bank
in Prairie du Chien in her younger years and then worked for the River Ridge School
district as a Library Aid along with helping on the family farm. Carol enjoyed traveling,
fishing and gambling, but her true loves were her faith and her family. She was a member
of the St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church and served on various boards within the
church and the Mt. Hope Homemaker's Club. She will be remembered for her wonderful
sense of humor and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are
her husband, Jack, Mt. Hope; three sons, Kevin Mulrooney, Mt. Hope, Jim Mulrooney,
Mt. Hope, and Scott (Jill) Mulrooney, Janesville; four grandchildren, Scotty, Tayli,
Tyler, and Amanda; three brothers, Father Ronald Zinkle, S.J., Lyndon Station,
Terry (Dawn) Zinkle, Prairie du Chien and Tom Zinkle, Calif.; one sister,
Marilyn Huser, Bagley. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were
Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore, Father George Horath and
Father Ronald Zinkle S.J. officiating with burial in St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic
Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Township. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore assisted the family.
EDWARD BUDLER
Edward E. Budler 77, of Wauzeka, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born May 14, 1926, in Clinton, Ill.,
son of Eugene and Josephine (DeGrace) Budler. He served in the U.S. Navy
during WW II in the submarine division. He married Jean Seidelman on Aug. 13, 1948,
in Chicago, Ill. Ed invented and developed food service equipment and enjoyed carpentry.
He worked at 3M company in Prairie du Chien until his retirement. He is
survived by his wife Jean of Wauzeka; a son Kevin of Rapid City, S.D.;
a sister Mary Peters of Dallas, Texas, five grandchildren; Lisa Ricardo Esparza,
Edward Budler Ronzoni, Jill Monroe, Ceasar Ronzani, Santina Ronzani;
six great-grandchildren; Jessica and Kevin Burke, Mari Elena and Marco Esparza,
Morgan Barbara and Julien Ronzoni. He was preceded in death by his parents
and a sister, Geraldine Talluto. A Memorial service will be Thursday, Nov. 13,
at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wauzeka. Interment will be private.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. until the time
of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.
BERNICE HORSFALL
Bernice E. Horsfall, 88, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Bloomington,
died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Prairie Health Care Center, Prairie du Chien.
She was born Oct. 3, 1915 in Trevor, daughter of Mark and Georgine (Peterson) Curtiss.
On May 18, 1940 she married Ralph Horsfall in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on
Jan. 28, 1995. For a time, Bernice lived in the Madison area. She later worked for
Phillips 66 Truck Stop and later retired in the Prairie du Chien area. Surviving are
her brothers and sisters-in-law, Marion Manion, Margaret Taft, Lela (Alex) Caygill,
Jim (Joan) Horsfall, Robert Horsfall, Calvin (Hannah) Horsfall and Paul (Maxine) Horsfall;
and her niece and nephews, Judith (Frank) Santoni, Tempe, Ariz.,
Frank (Donna) Curtiss, Minneapolis, Minn. and James Curtiss, Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents; two sons,
Russell and Rodney; and her brothers and sisters, Gladys Curtiss, Harry Curtiss,
Elenor Elsie Curtiss, Chester Curtiss, and Mary Elizabeth Curtiss.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at Bloomington Cemetery,
Bloomington, Rev. David Leistra officiating. The Martin Page Funeral Home in
Bloomington assisted the family.
ASHLEY ARENDT
Ashley Sue Arendt, 16, of Mineral Point, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003
at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Ashley was born on June 13, 1987 in Platteville,
daughter of John Arendt and Sue Curtis. Ashley was a sophomore at Mineral Point High School,
where her activities included FFA, choir and FCLA. She was an active participant in the
Iowa County Teen Court and worked for the Owen family at Wayne's Amoco in Mineral Point.
Ashley spent her happiest times having fun with her friends. Her fresh sense of humor and
sharp wit were just some of her attractive qualities as a person. Surviving are her parents,
John Arendt and Sue Curtis; her twin sister, Alison; her brother, Adam all of Mineral Point,
her paternal grandmother, Beryl Arendt, of Antigo; her maternal grandmother, Lola Shinko of Eastman;
other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather,
Sgt. Felix Arendt and maternal grandfather, Tom Shinko. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Thursday, Nov. 13 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mineral Point, Fr. James Hinnen officiating with
burial in Graceland Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4-8 on Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m.
until time of services on Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The family suggests that memorials
be made to the Iowa County Teen Court. The Gorgen Funeral Home in Mineral Point is assisting the family.
EARL FULLER
Earl R. Fuller, 82, Bagley, died Friday night, Nov. 7, 2003, at Prairie Memorial Hospital,
Prairie du Chien. Earl was born in Bagley on Sept. 11, 1921 to Edward and Lydia (Meng) Fuller.
He married Doris Hamilton on Nov. 1, 1941, in Dubuque. Earl was in the second infantry during WWII
and fought at the invasion of Normandy. He was a life long importer and exporter of
hardwood timber and owner of Fuller Walnut Company. Earl had been mayor of Bagley for
many years as well as a former deputy sheriff of Grant County. He also served on the
Grant County Board for many years. For many years he was a Master Mason and proud of
being a Zor Shriner. He was a very active outdoorsman, rodeo fan and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He was a life long member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Bagley. Surviving are two children,
Doreen (Charles) Renz, Ft. Atkinson; Dennis (Bonnie) Fuller, Prairie du Chien;
six grandchildren, Denise (Glenn) Marshall, Bagley, Kelly (Dan) Steiger, Bagley,
Roger Renz, Jefferson, Michelle Fuller, Prairie du Chien, Stacie Renz, Naples, Fla.,
Barron (Becky) Fuller, Prairie du Chien; five great grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild; eight siblings, Ida Marie Clark (and friend Bob Karnopp),
Prairie du Chien; Irene (Larry Salmon, Prairie du Chien; Maxine (Herb) Wolf, Coon Valley;
Emma (Harold) Posten, Prairie du Chien; Linda (Rex) Day, Prairie du Chien;
Edward (Doris) Fuller, Prairie du Chien, Gary (Rita) Fuller, Prairie du Chien and
Leo Fuller, Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris on May 15, 1987,
a daughter in infancy and one brother, Robert Fuller. Services will be held Tuesday
at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien,
Rev. Douglas Mathison officiating with burial in the Bagley Cemetery where
Military Rites will be accorded. Friends may call Monday from 4-8 at St. Peter
Lutheran Church where there will be a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. and also after
10 on Tuesday until time of services. The Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home in
Prairie du Chien assisted the family. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie
Hospice or the Shriners Children Hospital.
THOMAS LORD
Thomas G. Lord age 69 of Lynxville, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at the Gundersen
Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 26, 1934,
in Adams County, son of Delbert and Ruth (Williams) Lord. He married Arlene Lund
on July 20, 1957, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked at
John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa for 21 years and later farmed in the Richland Center
and Dodgeville areas. He loved fishing and belonged to the Falling Rock Walleye Club.
He is survived by his wife Arlene of Lynxville, five daughters; Betty Lord and
Linda Pagel both of Montfort, Bonnie Lord of Dodgeville, Brenda (Bill) Koppen of Cuba City,
and Laurie Lord of Cassville; two sons; Thomas Jr. of Linden, and John of Ridgeway;
his mother Ruth Lord of Mt. Horeb; five brothers; James of Roy, Mont., Joe of Janesville,
Delbert Jr. (Lee) of Fullerton, Calif., Bill (Ginny) of DeSoto, and Roy (Jean) of Mazomanie;
five sisters; Donna (Keith) Anderson of Corona, Calif., Ann Nyhus and
Roselee (David) Lossenegger both of Mt. Horeb, Doris (Al) Kuhne of Janesville,
and Mary Bendick of Mineral Point, along with five grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his father and a brother Glenn. A private family funeral service will
be held at a later date. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.
DUANE HAMPTON
Duane E. Hampton, 80, Waunakee, formerly of Patch Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003,
at Middleton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Middleton. He was born August 15, 1923,
in Glen Haven township, son of Roy and Marie (Edwards) Hampton. On February 16, 1950,
he married Mary Rita Mezera at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman. She preceded
him in death on April 22, 1994. Duane farmed his whole life and he really enjoyed people.
He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove and a former member of
the Montello Lions Club. Surviving are two children, Dennis Hampton and Diane Hampton,
both of Waunakee; a sister, LaVonne Lenth, Bagley; a half-brother,
Russell (Sherri) Hampton, Horicon; his stepmother, Byrdia Hampton, Horicon;
two brothers-in-law, Harold (Ethel) Mezera, Junction City and
Francis (Betty) Mezera, Eau Claire; six sisters-in-law, Rosie Trautsch, Prairie du Chien,
Sr. Francis Claire, La Crosse, Catherine (John) Steger, Prairie du Chien, Dorothy Days, Washington, D.C.,
Rose Hampton, Bloomington, and Florence Foster, Patch Grove; numerous nieces and nephews;
and a very special friend, Elsie Cecka, Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in
death by his wife; his parents; and three brothers, Donald, Jim and Norbert Hampton.
Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in
Patch Grove with Father Eric Nielsen and Father Dave Timmerman officiating and burial
will be in St. John's Cemetery, Patch Grove township. Visitation was Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.
at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington where an 8 p.m. parish scripture service
was held and on Wednesday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
INEZ DRUYOR
Inez L. Druyor 98, of Prairie du Chien, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at
Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Inez was born
Dec. 16, 1904 in Minnesota to John and Martha (Ortman) Bock. She
attended Beauty School and owned and operated a Beauty Salon in Elkader, Iowa
for several years. She married J. Alvin Druyor on February 6, 1928, in Tampa, Fla.
They lived most of their lives in Prairie du Chien, where they owned and
operated The Press Newspaper for many years. J. Alvin died on April 29, 1990.
Surviving are a daughter, Gwendolyn (Gordon) Bell of San Francisco, Calif.
and two grandchildren. Private graveside services will be held at
Elkader City Cemetery, Elkader, Iowa. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family.
VIRGINIA KUSSMAUL
Virginia M. Kussmaul 86, who has resided in Bloomington and Janesville for the
past seven years died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at the Grant Regional Health
Center in Lancaster. She was born July 9, 1917, in Waukon, Iowa, daughter of
Cornelius and Rose (McNally) Regan. She married Alvin Kussmaul at
St. Wenceslaus Church in Eastman. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Virginia was a bird watcher and enjoyed playing with her pet poodles.
She was a fan of the television game show "The Price is Right" and
liked to sit in the sun and watch the traffic pass her home. She was a
loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She is
survived by two sons; James (Mary) of Bloomington, and Bill (Sandy) of Janesville;
a daughter Donna (Roger) Becwar of Eastman; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Robert, a grandson,
a great granddaughter and a brother Cornelius. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman,
Msgr. John McCarthy officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call
on Wednesday, from 4 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.
FRANCIS MAYER
Francis X. Mayer 69, of Prairie du Chien died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 12, 1934, in McGregor,
son of Anton and Pearl (DuCharme) Mayer. He served in the U.S. Air Force and
later worked as a contract administrator for the Department of Defense until
his retirement. He enjoyed golf and was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived
by four brothers; Bernard (Rosanna) and Maurice (Betty) both of Prairie du Chien,
John of Davenport, Iowa and Rev. Lawrence A. Mayer O. Praem of Chicago, Ill.,
two sisters; Mildred (Floyd) Sanders of Rapid City, S.D. and Judith (Thomas) Krug of Racine.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister in law Mary Mayer. A
Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m. at
St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with interment of the cremains in the Calvary Cemetery,
both in Prairie du Chien. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services.
The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
CARL GAULKE
Carl J. Gaulke, 90, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at the
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born
Oct. 5, 1913, in Prairie du Chien, son of William and Susan (Meyer) Gaulke.
He married Thelma Fawcett on July 5, 1960, in Beloit. He worked and retired
from Beloit Corporation after 29 years of service. After retirement he and
his wife worked at M&I Bank of Beloit until they relocated to Prairie du Chien.
He is survived by a son Donald Gaulke of Prairie du Chien; 2 stepsons;
Larry (Nancy) Elmer of Prairie du Chien and Glenn (JoAnn) Elmer of Fond du Lac;
11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,
his wife Thelma, a daughter and two brothers. Funeral Services will be Thursday,
Oct. 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jerry Robertson
officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
Friends may call on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m.
until the time of services.
BERTINA MIKKELSON
Bertina G. Mikkelson, 92, of rural Soldiers Grove, passed away Thursday,
Oct. 23, 2003, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. She
was born May 11, 1911 in Crawford County, daughter of Jacob and
Selma (Gald) Tisthammer. She married Arnold Weeks in 1930, he passed
away in 1935. Bertina married Clifford Mikkelson in 1940. They were
blessed with 63 years of marriage residing on the Mikkelson family
farm until the time of her death. Surviving are her husband, Clifford
and four children, Roger (Carole) Weeks, La Crosse,
Beverly (Ramon) Cram, Tomah, Frank (Mary) Weeks, Prairie du Chien
and Annette (Tony) Guldenaar, Sparta; she is also survived by 12 grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,
one sister, Marie, one brother, Joseph, one grandson, Arnold Weeks,
and two granddaughters, Nancy Jean and Lynn Marie Weeks. Bertina was
a faithful member of Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, W.E.L.C.A. and the
Martha Circle. She had a strong faith in God and an abiding love for
her husband, Clifford and her family. She truly felt that her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ was her friend. Services were Monday at the
Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, Pastor Gary Wees officiating with
burial in the church cemetery. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home,
Gays Mills assisted the family. Memorials are requested to Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church.
LYLE POSTEN
Lyle R. Posten, 65, Bloomington, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at
Meriter Hospital in Madison. Lyle was born Dec. 11, 1937 in
Patch Grove, son of Ora and Hazel (Gordon) Posten. He attended
country grade schools and graduated from Patch Grove High School.
On July 2, 1966, he married Mildred "MikkiÓ Klinkenberg in
Prairie du Chien. He was a past member of the National Guard.
He worked with his father farming, while also working at
International Harvestore Machine Sales in Prairie du Chien
for 14 1/2 years. While at International Harvestore, he delivered
machinery and worked as a mechanic and painter. He then worked for
Moore transportation in Prairie du Chien for 30 years, working as a
long haul trucker. Surviving are his wife, Mikki Posten, Bloomington;
three children, Monica (Ken) Hodgson, Argyle; Pamela (Tom) Budworth,
Prairie du Chien; and Robert (Karla) Posten, Prairie du Chien; five grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harold (Emma Jean) Posten,
Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be
Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington,
Rev. Susan Brown officiating with burial in Union Nagle Cemetery,
Patch Grove township. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at
the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington and one hour prior to
the service Wednesday. A Lyle R. Posten memorial fund has been established.
HELEN HOLTAN
Helen McCloskey Holtan, 100, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003,
at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 7, 1902. in Fennimore,
daughter of Peter and Lena (Kreul) Gunderson. She attended the University of
Wisconsin at Madison and taught music in the Public Schools in Prairie du Chien
for many years. She married Clement McCloskey in 1923. He preceded her in
death in 1959. She later married Pastor Walter Holtan in 1978. He preceded
her in death in 1989. Helen was an active member of St. Peter Church in
Prairie du Chien and was a member of the Retired Teacher's Assn. and the
20th Century Club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing bridge.
She is survived by a son Don McCloskey of Madison; a daughter
Janet (Charles) Thulin of Cedar Rapids, IA, five grandchildren and
11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,
a daughter-in-law Irene McCloskey and a sister Hilda Gunderson. Funeral
services will be Friday, at 11a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church,
Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery,
both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m.
at the Garrity Funeral Home and at the church on Friday, from 10 a.m.
until the time of services. Memorials may be made to St. Peter
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 S. Michigan, Prairie du Chien, WI, 53821.
BERTINA MIKKELSON
Bertina G. Mikkelson, 92, of rural Soldiers Grove, passed away Thursday,
Oct. 23, 2003, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
She was born May 11, 1911 in Crawford County, daughter of Jacob and
Selma (Gald) Tisthammer. She married Arnold Weeks in 1930, he passed
away in 1935. Bertina married Clifford Mikkelson in 1940. They were
blessed with 63 years of marriage residing on the Mikkelson family
farm until the time of her death. Surviving are her husband, Clifford
and four children, Roger (Carole) Weeks, La Crosse, Beverly (Ramon) Cram, Tomah,
Frank (Mary) Weeks, Prairie du Chien and Annette (Tony) Guldenaar, Sparta;
she is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Marie, one brother, Joseph,
one grandson, Arnold Weeks, and two granddaughters, Nancy Jean and Lynn Marie Weeks.
Bertina was a faithful member of Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, W.E.L.C.A. and
the Martha Circle. She had a strong faith in God and an abiding love for her husband,
Clifford and her family. She truly felt that her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
was her friend. Services were Monday at the Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church,
Pastor Gary Wees officiating with burial in the church cemetery.
The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills assisted the family.
Memorials are requested to Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church.
DR. HAROLD HAAS
Dr. Harold Haas, DDS, 79, Calmar, Iowa died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003 at his
daughter's home in Fort Atkinson, Iowa following a short illness.
FRANCIS STLUKA
Francis "Frank" Stluka, 73, of Streamwood, Ill., died Sunday, October 12, 2003,
at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates after a courageous
battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1930. in Prairie du Chien.
Frank served in the Air Force in the Korean Conflict. He was employed
at Howell Tractor in Elk Grove, Ill. as a mechanic for 35 years.
He was the husband of Mary (Kobelic) Stluka; father of Susan Hoffman;
grandfather of Christopher; and brother of Evelyn Osthoff of Madison;
Robert (Lisette) of Auburn, Wash; Dolores (Raymond) Bauerle of
Streamwood, Ill. Frank was preceded in death by his parents,
Frank and Mary (Check) Stluka; and by his brother, Edward.
Frank and his brothers, along with other childhood friends,
were instrumental in the erecting the "PdC" letters on the hillside.
LONETA BOHLAND
Loneta May Bohland, 91, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Retreat,
rural DeSoto died on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 16, 2003,
at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born May 30, 1912
at St. Charles, Minn. to William and Laura (Barker) Long.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On
April 28, 1934 she married Otto Bohland in La Crosse.
They lived in the rural DeSoto and Retreat area until
1979 when they moved to Prairie du Chien. She worked at
various jobs after her children were grown. She loved
to play cards, knit, crochet, sew, cook and bake goodies
for her family and friends. She loved doing "stuff"
with the great grandchildren. Mr. Bohland died on January 25, 1994
and she moved to Rivercrest Apartments and now was living at
Steiner Terrace. Loneta is survived by her daughter,
Rita (Gene) Zink of Milton; two sons, Lyle (Ellie) Bohland of Janesville
and Larry (Phyllis) Bohland of Prairie du Chien; three granddaughters,
Joleen (Dean) Kaehler, Lori Bohland, and Trisha Zink,
seven grandsons, Kevin (fiancee, Jenny) Bohland, Bill (Michele) Bohland,
Scott Bohland, Gary (Tabitha) Bohland, Gerald (Lisa) Bohland,
Ricky Bohland and Ted Zink; six great-granddaughters, Michelle Carney,
Jennifer and Sydney Bohland, Rachel and Miranda Clift, and Megan Bohland,
seven great-grandsons, Jordan Kaehler, Danny and Jeremiah Clift,
Taylor and Torie Richardson and Gage and Drake Bohland; two sisters-in-law,
Ethel (Morris) Rook and Kathryn Elliott, both of DeSoto, other relatives
and many friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother,
Bernard 'Bernie' Long and a sister, Evelyn Bohland. Services
were held Sunday at the Thorson Funeral Home in Viroqua, Pastor
Douglas L. Mathison officiating with burial in the Walnut Mound
Cemetery at Retreat. Serving as pallbearers were Kevin Bohland,
Ted Zink, Bill Bohland, Gary Bohland, Scott Bohland, Gerald Bohland,
and Ricky Bohland. A visitation was held Saturday afternoon at the funeral home.
NANCY CLARK
Nancy Arms Clark, born August 7, 1941; died October 12, 2003. Nancy loved life
and lived it to the fullest. To give an account of her life will take up more
space than available. So instead, a list of highlights is presented here . . .
Nancy was born in Rockford, Ill. As a toddler she moved to Prairie du Chien
with her mother Emma and her brother Don. Shortly after she welcomed a baby brother Bud.
This family raised her along with her extended family Granpa Chumpy,
Special Aunt Rosie and Uncle George. Nancy soon became an active helper
in the garden. Her love for the earth and gardening followed her throughout
her life. She was always ready to go on an extended expedition whenever possible.
She attended St. John's Grade School and St. Mary's Academy in Prairie du Chien.
After graduation she worked for the General Telephone Co. until she met
and married Jack Clark. Jack and Nancy lived several places and finally
settled in Janesville. Nancy soon became very busy raising five children,
Greg, Michel, Renee, Dan and Darren. They were the love of her life!
She found life busy keeping up with her children. Even with a full
schedule, she made time to get her Real Estate license and found
success in this new career. In her 40's she decided to go back to college.
She attended UW Madison and graduated with honors with a degree
in Earth Sciences. At age 50, with children grown and degree in hand,
off to Texas she went which was a destination she often dreamed of.
She taught in the public school system until taking a teaching position
at Texas Juvenile Correctional Facility. She taught there until
her illness brought her back to Wisconsin in 2000. The past three years,
Nancy has fought a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy will be sadly miss
by her children: Greg, Michel and Laura, Dan and special friend Lisa,
Renee and Steve, and Darren and Irene; grandchildren, Jordan, Riley,
Delaney, Matthew, Shelby, Mackenzie and Taylor; her brother Bud and
wife Ginger. She is also survived by her half brothers, Don and Lee and
many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceding her in death is her mother Emma, father Lewis, a special
Aunt Rosie and grandson Mitchell Clark. "We come from the earth, we
return to the earth and in between we garden.'' There will be a memorial
service in Nancy Clark's honor at a later date.
ANDREW NASH
Andrew "Andy" Nash Jr., 82, of Madison, died on Saturday, October 4, 2003,
at the VA Hospital. Andy was born on July 29, 1921 in Miles City, Montana
to Andrew and Nora Nash. He graduated from Lansing, Iowa High School in 1940.
He then attended Vocational School in LaCrosse from 1940-1942. Andy married
Juanita West in Viroqua, WI, on February 20, 1943. In World War II he served
in the Pacific Theater in the U.S. Army Ha. Co. 72nd Mortar Battalion
attached to the 5th Amphibian Marines. After his service Andy worked
as an auto mechanic for 35 years. He served with the Army National Guard
as a Warrant Officer and the Air National Guard from which he retired as a
Master Sergeant in 1979. While Andy was a member of the 115th CAM Squad,
Wisconsin Air National Guard Traffic Safety Patrol, he was honored by
Governor Knowles for saving the lives of two children. Andy was a member
of Lakeview Lutheran Church, American Legion 333, a charter and life member
of VFW Post 8483 and life member of D.A.V. Chapter #2. He is survived by his
wife Juanita; one son, John (Karen) Nash of Madison; four daughters,
Janice (Gary) LaRue of Sun Prairie, Joan (Paul) Watkins of New Glarus,
Candace (Gerald) Doucette of New Bern, NC and Lori Nash of Madison;
12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his daughter, Judith, his parents, brother, Sam and sister, Evelyn.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 9, 2003 at Lakeview
Lutheran Church, 4001 Mandrake, Road, with Reverend Dean Kirst officiating.
Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Ryan Funeral Home
assisted the family. Andy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather
and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
EDWARD WILSON
Edward "Ed" Hoskins Wilson, 64,of Waterloo, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003,
at home of complications resulting from prostate cancer. He was born April 15, 1939,
in Chicago, Ill., son of Edward Latimer and Harriet Hoskins Wilson. He married
Susan Mast on February 9, 1963, in San Diego, Calif. where Ed was stationed
aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Lofberg. Ed was a graduate of the University of Iowa.
Following his military service, he worked as Marketing Director for
Winnebago Industries, Inc. in Forest City, Iowa before moving to Waterloo.
Until his retirement, Ed was president of Iowa Show Productions, Inc. which
produced annual sports, home, boat and antique shows in northeast Iowa.
Ed was active in many civic organizations including past president of the
Waterloo Rotary Club, past district Governor of Rotary District 5970,
Rotary Group Study team leader to England, member of the Waterloo Convention
and Visitors Bureau, past chair of the Black Hawk County Conservation Board,
member of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, past treasurer of the
International Sports Show Producers Association, member of the
Clear Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and past
president of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Board. Surviving are his
wife of 40 years, Sue; two sons, Edward "Ted" (Karen) of La Crosse,
and Michael (Jennifer) of Alexandria, Va. and two granddaughters, Tegan and Emma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Latimer and Harriet Hoskins Wilson.
Services were Friday, October 10, at the First Congregational Church in Waterloo.
A memorial visitation was held at the Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories,
An Overton Family Service Thursday. Messages of condolence may be left for the
family at the website www.overtonservice.com. Burial will be at sea at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
JULIA STEINBERG
Julia Steinberg 99, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003,
at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1903,
in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Stanley and Anna (Souhrada) Marousek.
She married Robert Steinberg in 1924, at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien.
He preceded her in death in 1969. Julia worked in the family business, Marousek's
Bakery for many years and served as the treasurer for St. Peter Church for over 25 years.
She is survived by a daughter Charlene Steinberg of Sheboygan. She was preceded
in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers; Stanley and Joseph Marousek,
along with a sister Polly Bodamer. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 15,
at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating,
with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call
on Tuesday, Oct. from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien,
and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.
FLORENTINE NIES
Florentine F. Nies, 85, Patch Grove, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at Prairie du Chien
Memorial Hospital. She was born August 4, 1918 in Darlington, the daughter of Elmer and
Josephine (Cornelius) Knautz. On August 4, 1943, she married Max Nies in Darlington.
Mrs. Nies (or Tina, as her special education students called her) was a graduate of
Platteville Teachers' College and a longtime school teacher in the West Grant School
District in Patch Grove. She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles; and was the
longtime organist at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. She loved singing and
was a very talented vocalist. Florentine also farmed with her husband for many years.
She lovingly cared for her husband for several years during his illness. He preceded
her in death on Oct. 19, 2001. Surviving are seven children, David (Marilyn) Nies,
Prairie du Chien; Dan (Becky) Nies, Patch Grove; Richard (Barb) Nies, Beaver Dam;
Julie (Pat) Hoffman, Fennimore; Phil (Cindy) Nies, Patch Grove; Laurie (David) Becker,
Hazel Green; and Robert (Loree) Nies, Patch Grove; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Max; her parents; two sisters,
Lucille Pederson and Barbara Knautz; and a brother, James Knautz. Services are
Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Patch Grove with Father Eric Nielsen
officiating and burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Patch Grove township.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington,
where a 4:15 p.m. parish scripture service will be held and at the funeral home one hour
prior to the time of services Friday morning.
JULIA STEINBERG
Julia Steinberg 99, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003,
at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1903,
in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Stanley and Anna (Souhrada) Marousek.
She married Robert Steinberg in 1924, at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien.
He preceded her in death in 1969. Julia worked in the family business,
Marousek's Bakery for many years and served as the treasurer for St. Peter
Church for over 25 years. She is survived by a daughter Charlene Steinberg
of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
two brothers; Stanley and Joseph Marousek, along with a sister Polly Bodamer.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11:00 a.m. at
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial
in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call
on Tuesday, Oct. from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home
in Prairie du Chien, and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m.
until the time of services.
ILENE SIDIE
Ilene Kay Sidie, 60, of Mt. Sterling and formerly of Liberty Pole,
rural Viroqua, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at Vernon Manor Nursing
Home in Viroqua, where she had been a resident since Sept. 28.
She was born at rural Ferryville to Lisle and Gladys (Wanless) Henthorn
on July 7, 1943. She attended Copper Creek rural school and
Seneca High School. On July 15, 1959 she married Kenneth Sidie.
They farmed in Vernon and Crawford Counties at different sites
and then farmed many years at Liberty Pole, rural Viroqua, until 1993.
She had worked for the Bethel Home and Services as a house parent
since 1987. Although she dealt with cancer since 1990, she never gave up.
She considered her clients as family and the same feeling existed toward her.
Her compassion and caring was well recognized by fellow employees
and people she served so faithfully. She didn't give up working
until so ordered by her physician. She also had worked for Webster
Hardwoods, Viroqua Area Schools and Hansen Bakery in Viroqua.
Ilene was a member of the North West Prairie Lutheran Church
and the Esther Circle. She had taught Sunday School for nine years,
was ALCW president for two years and had served as a Sugar Creek
delegate for six years. In 1995, she and Kenneth moved to Westby.
Ilene is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Westby; four sons,
Steven of Viroqua, Kevin of Soldiers Grove, Brian (Gwen) of
La Crosse and Timothy (Brenda) of Viroqua; nine grandchildren,
Courtney, Trevor, Nishan, Tayler, Cody, Scott, Jennifer, Jordan
and Bryant; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Henthorn of Beloit,
Ann Ward of Beloit and Marion Groves of Colorado Spring, Colo.,
other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,
and four brothers, Ardith, Arlin, Byron and Lyle Henthorn.
Services will be Friday at North West Prairie Lutheran Church,
Pastor Helen Johnson officiating with burial in the Viroqua Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Thornson Funeral Home in
Viroqua where there will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. and at
the church after 10 a.m. Friday.
BETTY TAINTER
Mrs. Robert Tainter (nee Betty Bush), 59, of Santa Maria, Calif, passed
away Oct. 5, 2003. Burial will be held at a later date.
CLIVE MASON
Clive J. "Pete" Mason, 71, Bloomington, formerly of Glen Haven,
died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, after a brief illness at Grant Regional
Health Center in Lancaster. He was born May 24, 1932 in Bloomington,
son of Melvin and Ruth (Brown) Mason. Pete graduated from Bloomington
High School in 1949. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
On Dec. 5, 1958 he married Catherine L. Briel at Liberty Ridge Church,
rural Lancaster. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1998. His lifelong
passion was farming and raising purebred registered Angus cattle.
Pete was in partnership with his brothers at Sunnyside Angus Farm in
Glen Haven. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, and
attending local cattle shows and fairs. Surviving are three children,
Christine (David) Alexander, Rockford, Ill., David (Rochelle) Campbell,
Bloomington, and Julie (Daniel) Hermsen, Bloomington; seven grandchildren,
William (Brenda) Kitelinger, Robert (Rhonda) Kitelinger,
James (Patricia) Kitelinger, David Hermsen, Jennifer (Brian) Thiry,
Katie Hermsen, and Mary Catherine Campbell; five great-grandchildren;
a brother, Jack (Patty) Mason, Glen Haven; five sisters,
Doris (Morris) Clevidence, Madison, Shirley Meier and Jill Mason,
both of Glen haven, Virginia (Dean) Ziegler, Sun Prairie and
Linda (Duane) Hoffman, Bloomington; a special family friend,
Sharon Myers and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, his parents and two brothers,
Stanley and Gene Mason. Funeral services are Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
at the United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Rev. David Leistra
officiating with burial with military honors in Blakes Prairie Cemetery,
Bloomington Township. Visitation was Monday from 3-7 p.m. at the
Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington and at the church one hour
prior to the service Tuesday morning.
BEVERLY GROVES
Beverly A. Groves, 56, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was
born Aug. 1, 1947, in Monroe, daughter of William and E. Geraldine (Swinson) Morelock.
She worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for
many years and will be sadly missed by her friends and relatives.
She is survived by two sisters; Marjorie (Rudy) Ramirez and
Shirley (George) Roberts both of Gays Mills; two half brothers;
Ross (Roxy) Morelock of Osceola, and Rex (Donna) Morelock of McHenry, Ill.,
a half sister Roxanne Gallager of Arcadia, Fla., along with
numerous nieces and nephews who loved "Aunt Bevy".
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother
Vernon Morelock. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 4,
at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien,
with John Johnson and Dale Duke officiating. Burial
was in the Mook Cemetery in Rolling Ground.
