Florence M. Peterson
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Florence M. Peterson, 89, of La Crescent passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse.
She was born in Minnesota on Oct. 22, 1917, to Albert and Clara (Erickson) McCallson. She married Nels Nelson, who preceded her in death in 1958, and later married Alvin Peterson, who preceded her in death in 1985.
She is survived by two sons Dale (Sandi) Nelson of La Crosse and Don (Sandra) Nelson of Holmen, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Louise Newhouse of La Crescent; and two brothers, Elmer (Alice) McCallson of La Crosse and Gordon McCallson of Hastings, Minn.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by one son, Norman.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crescent. Pastor Michael Woods will officiate. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Franciscan Skemp Hospice program.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crescent is assisting the family.
Florence Jorgenson
BLAIR, Wis. — Florence Jorgenson, 97, of Blair died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in Grand View Care Center, Blair. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Lutheran Church, with burial in the Rest Haven Cemetery, both in Blair. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Jack Funeral Home, Blair, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church.
Betty Sevenants
Betty Sevenants, 92, a resident of The Woodlands, TX, formerly of La Crosse, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, September 13th, 2007. She was surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Shakopee, MN, on December 5th, 1914, to the late Dr. Frederick and Ida Buck. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. Betty will be forever remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a caring and devoted friend to her many dear acquaintances, and a longtime member of The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church. Preceding her in death, are her loving husband of 38 years, Dr. John Sevenants, her grandson, Matthew Mueller, and devoted companion, Richard Newsome. Survivors include her daughter, Jean Mueller and husband Bill, The Woodlands, TX; son, Rick Sevenants, De Soto, WI; grandchildren, Sara Jackson and husband Brandon, The Woodlands, TX, Nathan Mueller and fiancé Elizabeth Watson, Katy, TX, Zuteus Sevenants, De Soto, WI, and Morrell Colburn, La Crosse, WI; great grandchildren, Madeline and Emily Jackson, The Woodlands, TX, and Kayley and Carsyn Colburn, La Crosse, WI. A memorial service honoring her life will begin at 2 p.m. on October 6th, 2007, at The Forum at The Woodlands with Pastor Gene Price officiating. The family would like to thank the staff members of The Forum at The Woodlands, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands and the devoted staff of Homewatch Care Givers.
John R. Henricks
WEST SALEM, Wis. — John R. Henricks, 52, of West Salem passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at his home.
He was born March 1, 1955, in Antigo, Wis., to Donald and Helen (Lynett) Henricks. John was a 1973 graduate of Antigo High School and went on to receive a bachelor of science degree at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1977.
On Sept. 1, 1979, he married Jane Ryan in Antigo.
John was previously employed at Sound World, Motorola and Universal Business Forms in Mankato, Minn., and La Crosse before becoming employed at Quality Resource Group.
He was a member of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church in West Salem where he was also a member of the Men’s Group. John was also a member of the West Salem Lions. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the men’s league at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Barre Mills, Wis. John was a loving and proud father of his children and always followed and supported their activities.
Survivors include his wife, Jane; three daughters, Gretchen Henricks and Heidi Henricks, both of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Anna Henricks of Madison; one son, Ryan Henricks of Madison; two sisters, Mary (Rick) Kjome of Post Lake, Wis., and Beth (Larry) Hoerman of Bass Lake, Wis.; his mother-in-law, Elaine Ryan of Antigo; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Larry Ryan of Montello, Wis., Meg Eiter of Manitowoc, Wis., Tim (Thelma) Ryan of Antigo, and Kathleen Ryan of Chilton, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, John Ryan; and a brother-in-law, Patrick Ryan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 210 W. Hamlin St., West Salem. The Rev. Bob Hegenbarth will officiate. A graveside service and burial will be at 1 p.m. in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Antigo on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, is in charge of arrangements.
Walter J. Roth
GAYS MILLS, Wis. — Walter J. Roth, 78, of Gays Mills died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, Wis. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, with burial in Union Hill Cemetery, both in Mount Zion, Wis. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday, both at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Boscobel (Wis.) Rescue Squad or Readstown (Wis.) Rescue Squad. Kendall Funeral Service, Boscobel, is assisting the family.
LaVerne Engman Engh
VIROQUA, Wis. — LaVerne Engman Engh, 82, of rural Viroqua died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, Viroqua.
Harold F. ‘Slim’ Campbell
Harold F. “Slim” Campbell, 91, of La Crosse died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse.
He was born in Brownsville, Minn., on Dec. 7, 1915, to Elmer and Amanda (Huxall) Campbell. He had been married to the former Doris Borreson and the former Evelyn Phillips. They both preceded him in death.
Harold worked for the Asfoor Scrap Yard in La Crosse for almost 60 years before retiring.
Many years ago, he was the first person to register a deer in La Crosse County. He was a past member of the Badger Sportsman’s Club.
Harold is survived by his children, Gene Campbell of La Crosse, Sharon (Marvin) Mattison of La Crosse, Edith (John) Logging of Ettrick, Wis., Elmer Campbell of La Crosse, Judy (Dave) Church of Sparta, Wis., Roy Campbell of La Crosse, Richard Campbell of Ettrick, Sandra (Craig) Hatke of Stoddard, Wis., and Linda (Gregg) Hendrickson of La Crosse; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several stepchildren; and many stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Raymond and Francis; one sister, Viva McCumber; and two brothers, Ellsworth and Hillard.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse. Pastor Chad Cummings of Three Rivers Fellowship Church in La Crosse will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.
Alice M. Overson
WEST SALEM/MINDORO, Wis. — Alice M. Overson, 91, of West Salem and formerly of Mindoro, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at Mulder Health Care Facility, West Salem.
She was born Sept. 10, 1916, in the town of Farmington to Thomas W. and Julia (Hanson) Davis. On Feb. 2, 1952, she married Clarence Overson in North Bend, Wis., and he preceded her in death on April 30, 1989.
Alice enjoyed cooking and baking, and in her earlier years made food for the threshing crews on the Davis family farm. Norwegian baking and pies were some of her ongoing specialties. She was employed in food service for many years and retired from the Melrose-Mindoro School District. As a resident of Mulder Health Care Facility, Alice continued with holiday baking. In her younger years, Alice sang at funerals with her sisters and singing continued to be a part of her life for occasions such as family sing-alongs during the Christmas season and also while being a resident at Mulder’s. She was a very active member of Mindoro Presbyterian Church, including being part of the church session, UPW, and Sunday school.
Survivors include four daughters, Colleen (Duane) Hoeth and Judy (Eugene) Stocker, both of Holmen, Wis., Carol (Randall) Griffin of West Salem, and Mary (Peter) Marco of Melrose, Wis.; one son, Ronald of Holmen; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Mindoro Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Cindy Arndt will officiate. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, 121 N. Youlon St., West Salem, and from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Sherry L. Krausse
STEUBEN, Wis. — Sherry L. Krausse, 49, of Steuben died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, the result of an automobile accident. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of services Sunday at the funeral home. www.garrityfuneralhome.com.
Tyler F. Crowley-Lee
STEUBEN, Wis. — Tyler F. Crowley-Lee, 17, of Wauzeka, Wis., died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, the result of an automobile accident. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Boscobel, Wis. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Seneca, Wis. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. Kendall Funeral Service, Boscobel, is assisting the family.
Wallace ‘Wally’ E. Olson
ONALASKA, Wis. — Wallace “Wally” E. Olson, 86, of Onalaska died in his home Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007.
He was born May 14, 1921, in La Crosse to Emil and Anna Olson. He married Kathryn Schneck on Jan. 2, 1942, in Madison, and she preceded him in death on March 7, 2001.
“The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” — Benjamin Disraeli.
Wallace E. Olson certainly was a man of purpose, and that purposeful existence led to enormous success. A 1939 graduate of La Crosse’s Logan High School, he was a standout student athlete. An active and valuable participant in basketball, football and baseball, Olson graduated as salutatorian of his class and was awarded a prized high school honor scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He married Kathryn L. Schneck in 1942, and he graduated from Madison in 1943 with a major in accounting and a minor in philosophy.
After college, Wallace’s purpose shifted to service to his country. He served in the U.S. Maritime Service in New York City and was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1944. After attending Navy Supply School at Harvard University, Olson became a Navy officer and served in World War II on the USS Epping Forest Landing Ship Dock in the Western Pacific and Buckner Bay, Okinawa, during the time of Japanese Kamikaze air attacks on ships in the area.
After completing his military service, Wallace was able to focus on his professional career as an accountant. He began his employment at the La Crosse branch of Alexander Grant & Co. in 1946, auditing such companies as Trane Co., Northern Engraving and La Crosse Rubber Mills. After passing the CPA examination on the first try, he was appointed a managing partner in the La Crosse office in 1949 and in the Chicago office in 1960. In 1965, Olson was elected executive partner and CEO; he presided over the expansion of the firm to become the ninth largest in the U.S. During his career at Alexander Grant & Co., Olson established a network of affiliated foreign public accounting firms to become international in its scope of coverage.
In 1972, Wallace’s purpose reached beyond his individual firm to influence the accounting profession as a whole; he became the full-time president and CEO of the American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA) based in New York City and Washington, D.C., a position he held until his retirement in 1980. While at the AICPA, Wallace was chairman of a special committee to revise the AICPA’s Code of Professional Ethics and chairman of the Professional Ethics Division. He testified in the 1970s as a principal spokesman for the CPA profession during congressional hearings investigating the profession’s performance in auditing companies registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission. In response to the investigations, Olson developed and implemented a series of important reforms, including the establishment of a Public Oversight Board. Both at a national and international level, Wallace Olson was instrumental in setting the standards by which the accounting profession operates today, and he authored a book: “The Accounting Profession — Years of Trial 1969-1980.” Wallace received the AICPA Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Service and the John J. McCloy Award for Distinguished Contributions to Auditing.
Wallace Olson’s purposeful life positively affected all at Logan High, which inducted him into its Wall of Fame.
He is survived by two daughters, Jane Olson of Milwaukee and Ellen (John) Kramer of Omaha, Neb.; a son, Steven (Pamela) Olson of Madison; four grandchildren, Simon, Nathaniel and Benjamin Olson and Elizabeth Kurtz. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 401 Main St., Onalaska. The Rev. Carly Kuntz will officiate, and burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.
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