Carol G. Thompson
GALESVILLE, Wis. Carol Gloria Thompson, 83, of Galesville died Monday, June 25, 2007, at Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall, Wis.
Gloria was born Jan. 31, 1924, in Chicago to Peter and Eva (Carlson) Hayes.
Gloria grew up in a loving family with her brothers, John and Michael, and her sisters, June and Kathleen. On June 19, 1948, Carol married Frank Thompson, a merchant marine from Farmington, Wash., in Chicago. Together they purchased a 400-acre river ranch along the Columbia River in Washington. On Nov. 16, 1950, they welcomed the birth of their daughter, Alicia Christine. A few years later, Carol was widowed when her husband was killed in an automobile accident in October 1953. Realizing the importance of family, she returned to Illinois to raise her daughter.
After living in the beautiful countryside of Washington, Carol was able to recapture that beauty and share it with her daughter when she purchased a hobby farm in Galesville. It became a favorite getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Windy City until she permanently moved in 1970. Never one to stay idle for long, she found employment with Gale Products, where she remained until her retirement in 1985.
The role she truly relished was that of being a grandmother. Her childhood loves of baseball, fishing and the great outdoors were passed along to three grandchildren, Melissa, Travis and Johanna. Her joy was multiplied by the births of Isaiah and Sierra, her great-grandchildren.
Carol will be remembered for her warm smile, delightful sense of humor and her giving spirit. Her love of family was equaled only by her love of God. It was her strong faith in the Bible’s promises that brought her purpose, comfort and happiness as well as a sure hope for the future.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Christine Ryder of Galesville; three grandchildren, Melissa (Jeff) Kuchel and Travis Church, both of Galesville, and Jo (Tim) Severson of Onalaska, Wis.; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Sierra; a stepson, R.J. Thompson of Salem, Ore.; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Carol was preceded in death by her two brothers and her two sisters.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Galesville, with Mr. John Swanson officiating.
Jack Funeral Home, Whitehall, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Eugene Gene’ Edward Haumschild
MOSES LAKE, Wash. Eugene “Gene” Edward Haumschild, 81, of Moses Lake passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, in Moses Lake.
He was born July 6, 1925, to Edward and Anna (Schram) Haumschild in La Crosse. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, and also from the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okla. Gene was a veteran of WWII, a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake, and worked for Boeing Aircraft until his retirement.
He was an Air Force bombardier and played trumpet and bugle in the Army Air Force Marching Band. He was also a private pilot and helped to build the first Boeing 747. In Moses Lake, he played with the Keynotes, Herm’s Combo, the Big Band Community College Jazz Band and the community orchestra. When he wasn’t playing in the band, he loved to swing dance. His message to his many friends was “Keep on dancing!” Big Band and Dixieland music were his favorites.
Per his wishes, he was cremated. Services were held Thursday, June 28, at Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Gene is survived by four children, Terese Abreu, Edward, Amy Dykeman and Elizabeth; and three sisters, Adeline Larkin of Tomah, Wis., Bernice Valiquette of La Crosse and Mary Louise “Maisie” Sciborski of Onalaska, Wis. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Cathryn; and his grandson, Jeremy Dykeman.
Memorials may be sent to the Aquinas Foundation, c/o Coulee Catholic Schools development office, 521 S. 13th St., La Crosse, WI 54601.
Virginia Robson
DES MOINES, Iowa/LA CROSSE Virginia Robson, 91, a resident of Des Moines and La Crosse, died at Taylor House Hospice, Des Moines, on Friday, June 15, 2007.
A resident of Des Moines for 50 years, Virginia was a native of La Crosse. She married Albert D. Robson in 1940 in La Crosse. Albert served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and was manager of the Des Moines office of Merrill Lynch. Virginia moved back to La Crosse to live in her family’s historic home on Cass Street until two years ago, when she returned to Des Moines to be closer to family members.
Virginia had a lifelong passion for reading and academics as well as sports. She graduated from Carleton College in 1937 and acquired a master’s degree in geology from the University of Minnesota in 1939.
She was nominated and confirmed as a member in the Sigma XI scientific society for her achievements in research. She staffed, trained and directed a quartz crystal production team at facilities in Atlanta during World War II, supplying radio crystals made to military specifications for General Electric.
Virginia was an equestrian from an early age into her early 70s and fostered her daughters’ love of horses and competition. She also enjoyed competing in tennis, golf, fencing and figure skating, and enjoyed downhill and cross-country skiing. Virginia played bridge throughout her adult life and enjoyed playing contract bridge in her later years.
Virginia treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren, Ginny and Max, and especially enjoyed taking them on safari in Africa with her.
Virginia is survived by her three children, Albert E. Robson of Des Moines; Dr. Charlotte Robson of West Grove, Pa.; and Sarah E. O’Brien of Des Moines; her son-in law, Samuel B. O’Brien; and her two grandchildren, Maxwell and Virginia O’Brien, also of Des Moines.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2503 Main St., La Crosse. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Virgil D. Farris
WEST SALEM, Wis. Virgil D. Farris, 76, of West Salem died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, in Stephenville, Texas. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, shelter house No. 3, West Salem. Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, is assisting the family.
Harold McGill
VIROQUA, Wis. Memorial services for Harold McGill, 66, of Viroqua will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at William A. Schoville Post 220 of the American Legion in Soldiers Grove, Wis. Sime Funeral Home of Readstown, Wis., is serving the family.
Retha M. Bartusch
Retha M. Bartusch, 89, of La Crosse passed away peacefully at River Hills West in Pewaukee, Wis., on June 18, 2007.
She was born Retha Henry on Dec. 9, 1917, in Prairie du Chien, Wis. She was the beloved mother of Marian (Hawley) and Carol (Geiger), and grandmother of Christine (O’Regan), Tanya (Hawley), Marya (Geiger), Michelle (Altenberger) and Kirsten (Usman); and had three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett; daughter, Joy; and sister, Frances.
Retha was a longtime employee of Dairyland Power and Electric, La Crosse, and worked many years as a legal secretary. She was a member of Eastern Star, White Shrine, La Crosse Women’s Shrine Hospital Auxilary and Jobs Daughters. She served as past matron and grand organist for La Crosse Chapter 22 Eastern Star, and was a life member of Ruth Chapter and Golden Rule Shrine 21. She served many years as council member of Jobs Daughters.
Retha was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, 721 King St., La Crosse, where a memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be sent to Wesley Methodist Church or the Shrine Children’s Hospital through the Eastern Star Auxiliary in La Crosse.
Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services, Wauwatosa, Wis., is assisting the family with arrangements.
La Verne P. Antony
La Verne P. Antony, 85, of La Crosse died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, La Crosse. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at SchumachernKish Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Tribune.
Deborah Jane Allness
MIDDLETON, Wis. Deborah Jane Allness, 58, of Middleton and formerly of Viroqua, Wis., died Tuesday, June 19, 2007. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family. To view a complete obituary or offer online condolences, visit http://www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com
Frances B. Johnson
VIROQUA, Wis. Frances B. Johnson, 89, of Viroqua died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua.
She was born in Viroqua on Nov. 4, 1917, to Frank and Grace (Morrison) Johnson. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1935. She then worked at First National Bank in Viroqua, retiring in 1979 after more than 40 years as secretary of the board of directors and assistant vice president. As an active member of the Church of Christ in Viroqua, Frances worked in the primary department for more than 30 years and belonged to the Missionary Society. She also was a member of Royal Neighbors and the VFW Auxiliary.
Frances is survived by her sister, Merle Hood of Sioux Falls, S.D.; several cousins and their families; and a special friend, Helen Oldenburg and her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille; brother, Lawrence, who was killed in action in 1943 during World War II; and one brother-in-law, William Hood.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Viroqua Church of Christ. Nathan Prong, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 West Decker (Hwy. 56) in Viroqua. (Due to road construction, please enter the parking lot a half-block south of Hwy. 56). Friends may also call at the church after 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday. Online condolences may be offered at http://www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.
Louis H. Wacker
SPARTA, Wis. Louis H. Wacker, 91, of Sparta died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. He was born Dec. 11, 1915, to Bernard and Gertrude (Schmitz) Wacker in the town of Jeffer-son, St. Mary’s Ridge, Wis.
He grew up on St. Mary’s Ridge and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School at St. Mary’s Ridge. He entered the U.S. Army on Dec. 3, 1941, and was discharged July 23, 1945. He served in the European and Pacific theaters.
He married the former Marie Schieffert on Oct. 10, 1945, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, Minn. After their marriage, they farmed on the Wacker home farm for two years. They moved to Sleepy Eye in 1947 and farmed there until 1961, when they moved back to Wisconsin and purchased the farm on Bush Prairie, rural Sparta, Wis. They farmed there until retirement in 1978.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 27.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie of Sparta; children, William (Elsie) Wacker of Sparta, Del (Jean) Wacker of Chetek, Wis., Lois (Loren) Caulum of La Crosse, Janet (Steve) Holle of Baldwin, Wis., Lori (Steve) Eddy of Ettrick, Wis., Michael (Kathryn) Wacker of Sparta and Monica (Philip) Haun of Tomah, Wis.; 17 grandchildren, Mark and Emily Wacker, Meghan and Andy Caulum, Joe, Maria and Jennifer Holle, Lisa and Michelle Eddy, David (Becky), Christopher, Jana and Daniel Wacker; and Luke (Heather), Nick (Katie), Seth and Fred Haun; two sisters, Leona Ebert of Sparta and Hilda Wacker of Norwalk, Wis.; and nieces, nephews and a wealth of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Gertrude, Frances, Elizabeth and Regina; two brothers, Henry and William; and a grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta, with the Rev. Steven Kachel officiating. Burial, with full military honors provided by VFW Post No. 2112, will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Mary’s Ridge.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, with a rosary at 8:45 p.m., and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at http://www.lanham-miller.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Dorothy M. Gazeley
ONALASKA/PORT EDWARDS, Wis. Dorothy M. Gazeley, 78, of 619 Troy St., Onalaska, and formerly of Port Edwards died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Bethany-St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church, Port Edwards. The Revs. John Swing and Robert Hegenbarth will officiate. Burial will be in the village of Port Edwards Cemetery, Port Edwards.
Dorothy was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to Oscar and Magdalene (Matke) Oilschlager. She married Robert F. Gazeley on June 28, 1952, in Port Edwards. Bob died March 16, 2005.
Dorothy was a district administrator secretary for Port Edwards Public Schools for 24 years and retired in 1993. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, always enjoyed shopping, and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Michael (Joan) Gazeley of La Crosse and David (Carrie) Gazeley of Cape Coral, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Kelly Gazeley of La Crosse, Christie (Eric) Smith of La Crosse and Michael (Laura) Gazeley of Bozeman, Mont.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church in Port Edwards. A memorial will be established at a later date. Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is handling all arrangements.
Willie Pat’ Dyar
FOND DU LAC, Wis. Willie “Pat” Dyar, 83, of Fond du Lac and formerly of the Reedsburg/La Farge Wis., area, died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Fond du Lac.
She was born in Tennessee on Feb. 7, 1924, to Benjamin and Willie (Dillard) Rice. Pat loved sewing, gardening, traveling and Texas. She was loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years, Raymond E. Dyar; a daughter, Linda (John) Leonard; a son, Keith (Teresa) Dyar; a sister, Lucille (Bob Trowbridge; half-sisters, Mary (William) York and Gladys King; half-brothers, William (June) Rice and George Rice; grandchildren, Roslyn Garland, Shelly Fritchman and John Leonard II; stepgrandchildren, Michelle Meyer, Sara (Corey) Brunet and Nick Meyer; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Cole Rice, Joseph Rice and Ben Rice; sisters, Violet Williams and Louise Williams; and half-brother, Phillip Rice.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at La Farge United Methodist Church, La Farge. The Rev. Rychie Breidenstein will officiate. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be given to La Farge United Methodist Church, and the family may be contacted at 379 Maona Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
Seland-Huston Funeral Home, La Farge, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at http://www.prattfuneralservice.com
Clarence F. Sobotta
ARCADIA, Wis. Clarence F. Sobotta, 88, of Arcadia died Monday, June 25, 2007, at Tri-County Memorial Nursing Home, Whitehall, Wis.
He was born Oct. 11, 1918, in the town of Arcadia to Jacob and Paulina (Swietz) Sobotta. On May 5, 1952, Clarence married Theresa Woychik at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence, Wis. She died April 27, 2002.
He is survived by two sisters, Irene Puchalla of Whitehall and Evelyn G. Bautch of Independence; two sisters-in-law, Julia Sobotta and Angeline Sobotta, both of Arcadia; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Clarence in death were his parents; his wife; one sister, Teckla Pierzina; and two brothers, Edmund and Ralph.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in North Creek, rural Arcadia. The Rev. Michael Klos will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Please direct memorials to “as family wishes.”
Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marie A. Gallagher
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. Marie A. Gallagher, 91, of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church, with burial in in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until departure for the church at Garrity Funeral Home, Prairie du Chien. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. http://www.garrityfuneralhome.com
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