Arden A. Adams
Arden A. Adams, 83, of La Crosse, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse. Funeral services will be announced by Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, La Crosse.
Wayne H. Burmester
MADISON — Wayne H. Burmester, 48, an angel who has gone to the other side, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 10, 1959, in Caledonia, Minn., the son of Harold and Charlotte (Schauble) Burmester.
Most people can count their best friends on one hand, but not Wayne. He said he needed both his hands and needed to borrow two more. Wayne always had a smile on his face and always left others with one as well. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. He loved life!
Wayne was a loyal Vikings fan and never gave up hope that some day they would win a Super Bowl. He was a good dancer and liked to kick up his heels and swing to a good “snappy” one once in a while. Hunting with his buddies was something in which he truly found great pleasure. For the last five years he looked forward to going camping with Cindy and their dog, Bailey, to their permanent site in Baraboo, Wis.
Wayne was baptized and confirmed at Zion Church in Eitzen, Minn. Wayne grew up in Caledonia and later relocated to the Madison area, and worked for 25 years as a maintenance man for Joe and Sally Hose.
He is survived by his soul mate, Cindy Roehl; daughters, Jessica and Samantha Burmester; grandchildren, Kiara, Tristen and Samarra; mother, Charlotte; his beloved dog, Bailey; one brother; two sisters; many nieces and nephews; and of course many, many “best” friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, a sister and a niece.
Wayne’s wishes were to be cremated and to have a private memorial with family and friends, which will be set at a later date. True sadness is for those people who never had the honor to meet this man. He was one of the greatest men to live and will be missed by all. “Meet you on the other side, Wayne.”
Juanita Arlene Dennison
VICTORY, Wis. — Juanita Arlene Dennison, 86, of Victory, rural DeSoto, Wis., died Sunday, July 8, 2007.
She was born at Leon, Wis., on March 5, 1921, to Louis and Lena (Hagen) Hass. On June 14, 1942, she married Casson M. Dennison. They made their home in Victory, and she worked 18 years at Northern Engraving at Lansing, Iowa. Mr. Dennison died Nov. 9, 1982.
She was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stoddard, Wis. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being close to the Mississippi, where she could fish and tend to her flowers.
Juanita is survived by one son, Byron (Jan) Dennison of Waunakee, Wis.; three daughters, Zelma Potter of East Aurora, N.Y., Lucille Trenor of Seattle, Carol (Gerald) Pankow of Waterloo, Wis.; five grandchildren, Dale (Cheryl) Dennison of La Crosse, Tim Dennison of Coon Valley, Wis., Mark Dennison of Pine Island, Minn., Jeffrey (Schawna) Dennison of Howell, N.J., Tracy Dennison of McFarland, Wis.; five great-grandchildren, Dean, Jacob, Blake, Logan and Ethan Dennison; one brother, Richard (Hallie) Hass of La Crosse; two daughters-in-law, Geraldine Dennison of Metairie, La., Pamela Dennison of Viroqua, Wis.; three sisters-in-law, Mathilda “Tillie” Hass of Westby, Wis., Donna Hass of La Crosse, Evelyn Hass Frick of Chaseburg, Wis.; other relatives and many friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Harold and Wesley Dennison; and six brothers, Raymond and Kenneth in infancy, Edward, Norman, Arnold and Myron Hass.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stoddard, with Pastor James Krueger officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in La Crosse. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home in Viroqua.
Gwendolyn Chapel Deters
SPRING GROVE, Minn. — Gwendolyn Chapel Deters was born Dec. 2, 1918, in De Soto, Wis., the daughter of Harriet Chapel Joseph and Henry Joseph. Stricken with tuberculosis, Harriet moved to the family farm in Money Creek, Minn., where her parents cared for her and her daughter Gwen, until her death in 1924. Gwen lived with her maternal grandparents and graduated from Houston High School in 1936.
On June 7, 1939, Gwendolyn graduated from Winona Teachers College, where she completed requirements for an elementary education license with a major in intermediate and rural grades. She completed the two-year course of studies on campus in Winona, Minn., and internship year at Spring Grove Teacher Training Dept. She taught school for three years in Money Creek, Looney Valley, Minn., and Union Ridge, Minn.
While studying in Spring Grove, she met a young man named Albert F. (Bert) Deters. They were married June 7, 1941. She and Bert celebrated 52 years of marriage, living on the family farm west of Spring Grove. Bert died in 1993. Both children born to Bert and Gwen remain convinced that they won first place in the parental lottery. Bert and Gwen lived exemplary lives. They were caring parents who modeled the values they hoped to instill in their children: hard work, lively conversations around the family table, respect for others, responsibility for one’s words and actions, care for natural resources, frugality, and most of all, a generosity of spirit.
Gwen extended gracious hospitality to members of the Deters clan who returned to spend vacations on the family farm. All of her guests relished her home cooking, especially her bread-and-butter pickles and rhubarb crisp. Gwen appreciated flowers and enjoyed cultivating her floribunda roses. She gained satisfaction in freezing and canning the vegetables that Bert produced from his garden and having sufficient stores in the pantry to last through the winter and spring.
She loved to travel with her husband and made regular winter trips to Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and Utah. She also made several international trips to Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Gwen treasured time spent with friends. She was actively involved with the Trinity Lutheran Church, PTA and Homemakers. She was a charter member of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild and was a volunteer at the Spring Grove Hospital and nursing home. With her husband, she was a founding member of Ma-Cal-Grove.
She is survived by her son, Howard, and his wife, Mary, of Spring Grove; her daughter, Joan Patterson, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti; three granddaughters and three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spring Grove. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Roble Funeral Home in Spring Grove, and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Robert A. Flora
APPLETON, Wis. — Robert Allan Flora, 56, died peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 21, 1950, in Milwaukee, son of Jean L. (Bletscher) Flora, and the late Louis A. Flora. On June 19, 1976, he married Berta L. Coop in Cottage Grove, Ore.
Rob grew up in Tacoma, Wash., where he graduated from Charles Wright Academy in 1969. He went on to receive a business degree from Whitworth College in Spokane, Wash.
Beginning his career with Weyerhaeuser Co. in Cottage Grove, Ore., his 30-plus years in the lumber industry took him on to Wisconsin, Arkansas and California, making numerous friends along the way. Most recently he was working out of Bangor, Wis., and Tigerton, Wis.
A unique individual, Rob will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor, and most especially his zest for life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, hunting, fishing and his remodeling projects.
Survivors include his wife, Berta; sons, Logan (and special friend, Jennie) of Green Bay, Wis., Damon of North Mankato, Minn., Evan of Appleton, Wis.; mother, Jean Flora of Tacoma; brother and family, Jon, Shannon, and Brette of Vashon Island, Wash.; and special friends, Peter and Kathy Solberg and children of Bangor. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis A. Flora, in 1997. He is further survived by his wife’s family.
In keeping with Rob’s wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, at Hope United Church of Christ in Fremont, Wis., with Chaplain Susan Kolb officiating. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a lunch reception to be held at Secrets of Orihula, 8839 S. Wolf River Road, Fremont. A memorial fund is being established, and may be sent to the family at 4601 W. Fourth St., Appleton, WI 54914.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Patrick S. Kamath, M.D., at the Mayo Clinic, and the Domitilla staff of St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Elizabeth I. Hamerski
HOLMEN, Wis. — Elizabeth I. Hamerski, 75, of Holmen, died at the Onalaska Care Center on July 8, 2007.
She was born Dec. 1,1931, to August and Margaret (Koenig) Rieger of Winona, Minn. Elizabeth graduated from Eastern Illinois University. She had worked at Watkins and taught school in Oakland, Ill. She loved working with children, painting and attending concerts with her husband, Julian. She married Julian J. Hamerski on June 11, 1955, in Winona.
In addition to her husband; Elizabeth is survived by her six children, Julann (Jack) Terry of Oklahoma City, Patrice Roskos of Trempealeau, Wis., Anthony (Debbie) Hamerski of McLoud, Okla., Mary Beth Hamerski of Trempealeau, Francine Hamerski of Savoy, Ill., and Suzann Hamerski of Wetseka, Ill.; five grandchildren, Airman Jason Terry of Langley AFB, Va., Candice Basden of Midwest City, Okla., Gregory Roskos of Trempealeau, Bryan and Aaron Hamerski of McLoud; and great-grandchild Gabriella Basden of Midwest City; two sisters, Delores and Margaret Rieger of Winona; and a sister-in-law, Therese (Frank) Schurb of Stillwater, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Eugene; and five brother-in-laws, Dan, Hilary, Hubert, Philip and John Hamerski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 515 North Main St., in Holmen. The Rev. Hector Marino will officiate. Following the services, she will be cremated. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Arc of Iroquois County. The Dickinson Family Funeral Home of Holmen is assisting the family.
John William ‘Mickey’ Hotchkiss
John William “Mickey” Hotchkiss of La Crosse died June 9, 2007. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for noon Friday in the Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. S., La Crosse. A complete obituary will follow in Thursday’s La Crosse Tribune. The Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Nora Emma Huwald
Nora Emma Huwald, 86, of La Crosse entered into her eternal heavenly home early in the morning of Monday, July 9, 2007. Funeral services are tentatively planned for Friday and will be announced by the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse.
Melford ‘Muck’ P. Johnson
HOLMEN, Wis. — Melford “Muck” P. Johnson, 80, died in the Mulder Health Care Center on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, in Holmen. Burial will be in the Halfway Creek Cemetery, rural Holmen. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be in Thursday’s La Crosse Tribune.
Bernice Nelson
VIROQUA/WEST PRAIRIE, Wis. — Bernice Nelson, 83, of Viroqua and formerly of West Prairie, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home of Viroqua.
Greg ‘Maynard’ Olson
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Greg “Maynard” Olson, 54, of La Crescent, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in La Crescent. A full obituary will be in Thursday’s Tribune. The McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, Minn., is assisting the family with arrangements.
Wayne Jerome Peters
SPARTA, Wis. — Wayne Jerome Peters, 56, of Sparta passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center in Sparta. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta. The Rev. James Leary OFM Cap will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Sparta. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Visitation will also be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Borghild Marie Peterson
Borghild Marie Peterson, 90, of La Crosse died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center.
She was born Sept. 13, 1916, in rural Coon Valley, Wis., to Henry and Tena (Krokum) Gjefle. She married Harold S. Peterson on Feb. 16, 1935, in Coon Valley. Borghild worked at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in housekeeping for almost 27 years, retiring in 1980. She loved people and was a longtime member of the Southside Senior Citizens Center, where she enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her friends. Borghild also didn’t get her driver’s license or her own car until she was 50. She was an active and faithful member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
She is survived by four children, Richard (Karen) Peterson, Corrine Abegglen, Jeanette (Darrell) Garner and Vernon Peterson, all of La Crosse; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Winton Blexrud of La Crosse; two sisters, Solveig “Sally” Mathison of Westby, Wis., and Lucille Maxim of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Elmera Gjefle of Coon Valley and Arlene Gjefle of Ontario, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1993; a daughter, Harriet in 1991, a granddaughter, Roxanne Blexrud; four brothers, Oscar, George, Leland and Burton Gjefle; and a sister, Aletha Midtlien; and a son-in-law, James F. Abegglen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 13, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Jim Steinbrecher will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.
Borghild enjoyed her time living at Washburn on the Park and the Claddagh House and her family would like to thank the staff at Bethany St. Joseph for their wonderful care.
Cyril Skroch
ARCADIA, Wis. — Cyril Skroch, 97, of Arcadia died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Nursing Home in Arcadia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family Parish, with the Rev. Michael Klos officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, 1378 Wilson Ave., Arcadia. Please direct memorials to “as family wishes.”
Thomas Joseph Tralmer
TOMAH, Wis. — Thomas Joseph Tralmer, 62, of Tomah died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta, Wis.
He was born Sept. 26, 1944, to William and Lyla (Snider) Tralmer in Sparta. Tom lived in Oakdale for many years at a special needs home under the loving care of Ruth and Kenny Granger. He had worked at the Green Valley Workshop. He enjoyed his annual camping trip each summer with his special needs friends, holidays with his families, weddings, dancing and playing cards.
He is survived by his sister, Jeanette (Jerry) Sowle of Jackson, Wis.; his brother William E. (Bernita) Tralmer of Middleton, Wis.; brothers-in-law, Joseph Rinker of Mesa, Ariz., and Tony Doro of Brookfield, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lyla; two sisters, Auriel Doro and Shirley Rinker; sister-in-law, Diane Tralmer; and a niece, Sandra Dueno.
A very special thank you to the Rolling Hills staff for their kindness and concern for Tom’s well-being.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 303 Monroe St., Tomah. The Very Rev. Steven J. Kachel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the church.
The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Alice R. Koula
Alice R. Koula, 92, passed away Sunday evening July 8, 2007. Additional survivors include great-grandchildren, Nicholas Fish-Midtlien and Kaitlyn Midtlien; and fiancé to Leah Midtlien, Chad Thurin. They were inadvertently omitted from Monday’s Tribune.
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