Ann M. Anderson
WHITEHALL, Wis. — Ann M. Anderson, 55, of Whitehall died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Whitehall. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Whitehall. Burial will be in Old Whitehall Cemetery, rural Whitehall. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Jack Funeral Home, Whitehall, and 10 a.m. to services Monday at the church.
Edwin P. Benish
HILLSBORO, Wis. — Edwin P. Benish, 90, of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Serenity House in Tomah, Wis. A memorial funeral service Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro, with the Rev. Joseph Nakwah officiating. Interment with military rites will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro. Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting the family. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.
Michael S. Brandau
HOLMEN, Wis. — Michael S. Brandau, 48, of Holmen died peacefully Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, after a brief battle with cancer.
Mike was a graduate of La Crosse’s Central High School Class of 1976. Mike married Lori Meyer on Jan. 31, 2003, in Holmen Lutheran Church, Holmen.
He is survived by his wife Lori; one son, Joshua (friend Melissa) Leske; one stepson, Corey Meyer; his mother, Marie Brandau; one brother, David (Phyllis) Brandau; nieces Natosha (Tim) Woxland and Emily Brandau; his mother-in-law, Dodie Motszko; and brother-in-law, Jay (Kay) Motszko and their children Shane and Kyle.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Brandau; one infant brother; and his grandparents.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. S., La Crosse. The Rev. Lawrence Berger will officiate. Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home. Friends and family also may also call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials are preferred and will be determined by the family at a later date.
Ruth I. Hall
VIROQUA/VIOLA, Wis. — Ruth I. Hall, 99, of Viroqua and formerly of Viola died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua. Funeral services will be at
1 p.m. Friday at Vosseteig Funeral Home’s Henthorn Memorial Center in Viola. Visitation will be from noon to the time of service Friday at the funeral home’s center. A complete obituary and online condolences are available at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com.
John ‘Mickey’ Hotchkiss
John William “Mickey” Hotchkiss, a lifelong resident of La Crosse, died Monday, July 9, 2007.
He was born Jan. 14, 1927, to Wolfred and Hilda Hotchkiss. He graduated from Aquinas High School, served in the U.S. Air Force and later attended college. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball and bowling. A Teamster and Union activist, John served as chairman of the grievance committee at Trane Union Lodge 21, where he retired in 1988. A fan of the Packers and Badgers, he was an admirer of good music, especially jazz, Frank and the Rat Pack.
He is survived by his children, Thomas Hotchkiss (Julie Bayer), Ronald Hotchkiss, Jane (John) Barnas, Mary (Stan) Hayek and Sandra Hotchkiss, all of La Crosse; grandchildren, Nick (Jamie) Hotchkiss, Amber Hotchkiss, Jordan Hotchkiss and Theo Hotchkiss-Hauser; five stepgranddaughters, Theresa (Kevin) Duffy, Melissa (Michael) Christenson, Veronica (Kevin) Reuss, Amanda (Chad) Bernahl and Jonna (Tim) Larson; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Shirley Schnur; two sons, John William Jr. and Jeffery Allen; and his former wife, Geraldine Ross.
Funeral services will be at noon Friday at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. S., La Crosse. The Rev. Lawrence Berger will officiate. Burial, with military honors by the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post No. 52 of La Crosse, will be in Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.
Nora Emma Huwald
Nora Emma Huwald of La Crosse will be celebrating her 87th birthday on July 21, 2007, in a paradise of unparalleled beauty. She burst through the doors of her Heavenly mansion when she crossed over from her temporal earthly home into her eternal Heavenly home early morning on Monday, July 9, 2007.
With a pure, child-like excitement she was often known to exude, she wiggles and giggles, envisioning her party. Especially when she imagines the expressions on the faces of the loved ones there with her now, and those of us who will be joining her later, when she unveils her extreme makeover! Nora is thrilled with her new, healthy and strong spiritual body, done with the touch of the Master’s hand, God the Father, Jesus his Son and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity restored her youth and beauty and she shines amongst all the other exquisite jewels there.
Nora’s birthday guest list rivals any Who’s Who found here on earth, including representatives from the highest ranking angels, to the seraphim; her mom, Emma Blumer; son, Sedley F. “Sonny” Huwald; daughter, Noreen Huwald-DeClute (she gave Nora her granddaughter, Sunny); and her granddaughter, sweet little Lindsey “Bear” Marie, from Nora’s daughter, Janell and her son-in-law, Raul Ortega; who along with her loving husband, Sedley S. Huwald and grandson, Nathaniel will miss her kindness, wit and spunk. But only for a season!
Funeral services for Nora will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse with the Rev. Donald Iliff officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services Friday.
Melford ‘Muck’ P. Johnson
HOLMEN, Wis. — Melford “Muck” P. Johnson, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Mulder Health Care Facility, West Salem, Wis.
He was born in La Crosse on Dec. 14, 1926, to Melvin and Agnes Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church, rural Holmen.
Melford farmed along with his parents for many years. Until his retirement he was self- employed as a farm laborer specializing in fencing. Melford did a great job of taking care of Greenmound Cemetery. His greatest two loves were his cats and his collection of cars.
Melford is survived by a sister, Phyllis Holter of Holmen; a sister-in-law, Lois Johnson of Onalaska, Wis.; five nieces, Carol (Fred) Spubler of Albuquerque, N.M., Mary (Wayne) Burkum of Viroqua, Wis., and Lola (Butch) Kleinsmith, Diane (Harold) Hubert and Tammie (Brent) Bendel, all of Holmen; two nephews, Gordy (Barbara) Holter of Albuquerque and Larry (Teri) Johnson of Onalaska; and two special cousins, Anna and Paul Hendrickson of Holmen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, LaVerne Johnson; a brother-in-law, Clayton Holter; and a nephew, Dan Hubert.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, Holmen. The Rev. Glenn Borreson will officiate and burial will be in Halfway Creek Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to donor’s choice.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Prairie Home in Holmen and Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem for their compassion and wonderful care.
Edward Langowski
ARCADIA, Wis. — Edward Langowski, 79, of Arcadia passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Nursing Home, Arcadia. Private family services will be held. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, is assisting the family.
Dr. Robert Allen Low
SLAYTON, Minn. — Dr. Robert Allen Low of Slayton passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Mayo Clinc, Rochester, Minn., after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elise Perkins Low; his paternal grandparents, Roy and Opal Stoops Low of La Crosse; and maternal grandparents, Howard and Ann Stintzi Perkins of Minneapolis.
He is survived by his daughters, Sara and Brianna Low of Minneapolis, and their mother; his father, Richard Low of Onalaska, Wis.; his sister, Patti Low of Oakdale, Minn.; his brother, Jerry Low and wife, Susan of Maple Grove, Minn.; and two nephews, Luke Weimer and Nick Low.
Bob graduated from Minnetonka (Minn.) High School, and from medical school at the University of Minnesota specializing in radiology. He was a partner at Diagnostic Radiologic Imaging of Worthington, Minn.
A Celebration of Life will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Park House, 2120 Park Ave., Minneapolis. An open house will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Bob’s Lake Shetek home, Slayton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Bernice P. Nelson
WEST PRAIRIE/VIROQUA, Wis. — Bernice P. Nelson, 83, formerly of West Prairie and a resident at Bethel Nursing Home, Viroqua, since May 29, 2007, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Bethel Nursing Home.
She was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Greenwood, Wis., to Arthur and Mabel (Hermanson) Flikke. Bernice was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Bernice attended Greenwood schools, where she graduated. She then attended the Teachers College in La Crosse, where she graduated in 1944. On Aug. 29, 1944, she was united in marriage to Earl Nelson. The couple resided in West Prairie in the same home for nearly 62 years until Earl’s death July 26, 2006.
Bernice was a very active member of North West Prairie Lutheran Church where she helped with many church activities. Bernice measured her wealth by family and friends and devoted time to them. She was especially devoted to her grandchildren and they were devoted to her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed by family and many friends.
Bernice is survived by a daughter, Linda (Kerry) Hall of Viroqua; a daughter-in-law, Ann Nelson of La Crosse; five grandchildren, Cory Molland of Viroqua, Erik (Melanie) Nelson of Genoa, Wis., Aron Nelson of Sparta, Wis., Kara Molland of California and Heather Nelson of La Crosse; three stepgrandchildren, Kyle Hall, Jennifer (John) McCulley and Kimberly (Bryan) Einwalter; a brother-in-law, Chester (Jeanne) Nelson; two sisters-in-law, Helen Hendrickson of Viroqua and Bethel Flikke of Minneapolis; other relatives; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl Nelson in 2006; a son, Alan, in 2003; a brother, Arnold Flikke, in 2007; two brothers-in-law, Noel (Evelyn) Nelson and Palmer Hendrickson; and two sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Ole) Overboe and Synora (Edwin) Lunder.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at North West Prairie Lutheran Church, West Prairie. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Adolf Quast, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, Viroqua, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Greg W. ‘Maynard’ Olson
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Greg W. “Maynard” Olson, 54, of La Crescent, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
He was born Dec. 11, 1952, in La Crosse to Harmon “Dean” and Dorothy (Kistler) Olson. He was a graduate of La Crescent High School and served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Trane Company for many years.
Greg was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a lifetime member of the Sportsmen’s Club in La Crescent. He enjoyed bicycling, canoeing and spending time with the family pets. Most of all, he loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his father, Harmon “Dean” (Joyce) Olson; his brothers and sister, John K. (Kathy) Olson and their children, Bethany (Kevin) Henry, and Natalie and Laura Olson; Gary “Fuzz” (Karen Lee) Olson and son Scott Olson; Daniel J. (Jo) Olson and children Ryan and Eric Olson and Amanda Bergman; Mary Beth (Terry) Wieser and children Alex, Elliott (Shana), Austin, Tessa and Gabe Wieser; Mark B. (PeriAnne) Olson and children Benjamin, Lucas and Taylor Olson; and special uncles, Roger (Joyce) Olson and Galen Olson.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy; a sister, Nancy; a brother, Dennis; and a sister-in-law, Sue Olson.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 3615 S. 28th St., La Crosse. The Rev. Stephen Terpstra will officiate and burial will be in Crucifixion Cemetery, La Crescent. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church and from 9:30 to the time of services Saturday at the church.
McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, Minn., is assisting the family with arrangements.
Charles Elmer Teringer
WEST SALEM, Wis. — Charles Elmer Teringer, 91, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Lakeview Health Care Facility in West Salem.
Charles was born in Berwyn, Ill., on Nov. 4, 1915, the only child of Charles Teringer Sr. and Bessie (Schwartz) Teringer.
Charles grew up in the West Salem area and was a graduate of the West Salem High School. He served with the U.S. Army from July 30, 1942, to Nov. 21, 1945, at which time he was honorably discharged as a quartermaster corps staff sergeant. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon. After leaving the service he resided in the town of Hamilton, La Crosse County, and worked at Camp McCoy, Wis.
Mr. Teringer leaves no surviving relatives.
Burial will be in the family plot in Bohemian Cemetery in Chicago.
Dickinson Funeral Home, La Crosse, is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth A. Tischer
Ruth A. Tischer, 87, of La Crosse died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center, La Crosse.
She was born in La Crosse on Feb. 2, 1920, to Roy and Sophie (Bishop) Hefti. She married Fred “Fritz” Tischer Jr. in Waukon, Iowa, on Sept. 28, 1940. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1996.
Ruth was a dedicated housewife for many years and was employed at La Crosse Garment Company and Bethany Homes cleaning the homes for her younger ladies. She was a lifelong member of the VFW Auxiliary. Ruth enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards and dancing, and was a skilled knitter, seamstress and crocheter. Most of all, Ruth loved her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Tischer) Gary Houlihan of La Crosse; two sons, Richard (Kate Olson) Tischer of La Crosse and Ronald (Joanne Gatanbien) Tischer of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; a sister; Jean (LaVern) Rieber of La Crosse; a brother; Harold “Smokey” (Geraldine) Hefti of La Crosse; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one daughter, Barbara; a sister, Mary Jane Morey; and two brothers, Ralph “Mike” Hefti and Donovan Hefti.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at English Lutheran Church, 1509 King St., La Crosse. The Rev. Mark Solyst will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 809 Gillette St., La Crosse, and 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church.
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