Irene Mari Hegland
ETTRICK, Wis. Irene Mari Hegland, 91, of Ettrick died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, Wis.
She was born Oct. 10, 1916, in Ridgeway, Pleasant Hill Township, Winona County, Minn., to Frank and Margaret (Eden) Morman. On Dec. 5, 1916, she was baptized at St. Patrick’s Church in Ridgeway. Irene attended country school for the first three grades; the family then moved to Hokah, Minn., where she attended St. Peter’s Catholic School, graduating in 1934. She attended Winona (Minn.) State College and taught for seven years in rural Minnesota schools. Irene and six of her college friends maintained “Round Robin” communication until recently.
She married Arland George Hegland on Oct. 16, 1944, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah while Arland was home on leave from the Army. They lived in Hokah until 1961, then bought a farm in Ettrick, which they always considered their little bit of heaven. She had been employed at ETCO in Ettrick. After her retirement, she lived on the farm, where she tended and enjoyed her garden and flowers until age 80 when she moved to the Senior Apartments in Ettrick. Arland preceded her in death on Mother’s Day in 1974.
A loving and gracious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend, Irene expressed so much love for her children, family and friends. She had a sharp, active mind, a deep love of family and was known for her great memory of her relatives and keeping in touch with family members. She thought kindly of other people always, and was nurturing, caring, supportive, honest and a loyal lady. We are honored to have had her for 91 years. Though she is gone from our sight, her spirit thrives within and around us and will continue to enrich our lives. If ever there was one qualified to wear an angel’s wings, it was Mom. In her memory, follow her example and make the world a kinder place.
Irene was a devout Catholic and member of St. Bridget’s Parish in Ettrick since 1961; prior to that she was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Hokah. She was a member and past president of the Catholic Women’s Altar Society and P.C.C.W. and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors are her daughters, Mary, Betty Brandtner and Helen (Larry) Rohrer; daughter-in-law, Debbie (Gary) Hegland Fromm; grandchildren, Timothy Arland Brandtner, Michael (Kari) Hegland, Matthew (Melissa) Hegland, Zachery (Richette) Olson, Jessica Rena Rohrer and Dawn (Scott) Wittenberg; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Ben, Gwen, Gabriela and Joscelyn; sister, Doris Verthein; sister-in-law, Jean Hegland; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her loving son, David; her precious granddaughter, Rena Ann Brandtner; son-in-law, James Brandtner; mother- and father-in-law, Cora and Henry Hegland; sister- and brother-in-law, Helen (John) Miller; brother-in-law, Clarence Verthein; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth (Arlyn) Olson; and brother-in-law, Harold Hegland.
A funeral Mass will be offered at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Ettrick at noon Saturday, Nov. 10, with Fathers Joseph O’Hara and Thomas McInnis officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in Ettrick. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Zwickey Funeral Homes, Galesville (Wis.) Chapel, assisted the family.
Memorials may be given to St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Ettrick, or St. Peter’s Catholic School in Hokah, Minn.
Irene’s daughters would like to thank the very caring and loving staff at Marinuka Manor for the wonderful care, all the kindnesses and friendship Mom received while she called the Manor her home for four years.
Mom and Grandma We will miss you and will keep you in our hearts and love you always!
Ruth Ann Paulson
HOLMEN, Wis. Ruth Ann Paulson, 58, of Holmen passed peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at her home after long battle with a rare neurological condition, Multiple System Atrophy.
Ruth Ann was born Dec. 22, 1948, in La Crosse to Hank and Hattie (Adams) Remus. She grew up in Ettrick, Wis., with her brother, Ralph Remus, and her sister, Beverly (J. Scott). Ruth Ann graduated from Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School in 1967. On May 3, 1969, she married Charles L. Paulson. Together they raised a family in Holmen until her passing.
Ruth Ann worked for years at Gateway Foods, which later became Fleming Foods, until 2003. After working at Fleming, she started her own landscaping business, allowing her to work with something that she was passionate about: flowers!
Ruth Ann is survived by her husband, Charlie; sons, Jamie Clary of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Terry (Kolette) Paulson of Onalaska, Wis.; daughter, Tracy (Kevin) Jones of Rosemount, Minn.; grandchildren, Sidney, Trevor and Sophia Paulson of Onalaska; sister, Beverly J. Scott of La Crosse; sisters-in-law, Marge Patzner, Beverly Paulson and Karen Benrud; brothers-in-law, Leroy Blom, Ronald (Lorraine) Paulson, Alan Paulson and Mike Paulson; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth Ann was proceeded in death by her parents; her mother- and father-in-law, Margarat and Oliver Paulson; her brother, Ralph; brothers-in-laws, Larry Paulson and Jimmie Scott; and sister-in-law, Marie Blom.
Ruth Ann was known for her flowers. Over the years she made many floral arrangements and bouquets for other people to use for their celebrations. She went above and beyond in everything that she did. Her greatest joy was doing something that would put a smile on someone else’s face. She was a true servant, known for her many talents and a tremendous work ethic.
The Paulson family would like to give a sincere thanks to the “difference makers” at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and the hospice staff. A special thanks to Barb Norby, who became a very special friend to Ruth Ann in her last year of life.
One day Ruth Ann looked at her hillside. It was full of sandburs and weeds. Over the course of several summers she rose with the sun to beautify the hillside with gardens of every type: with patios, walking paths, ponds, a bridge and hundreds, if not thousands, of flowers. One day a man drove up the road and pulled his car over to look at the hill. He said to Ruth, “Look at God’s beautiful hillside.” To which she responded, “Yes, but you should have seen the hillside just a few years ago when God had it all to himself!”
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris St., Holmen. The Rev. Dan Henderson will officiate, and burial will be in North Beaver Creek Cemetery, Ettrick. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, Holmen, and again at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Eugene J. Slaby
ARCADIA, Wis. Eugene J. Slaby, 88, of Arcadia died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Nursing Home in Arcadia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Parish, with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, both in Arcadia. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, where there will be a 7 p.m. prayer service and a 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary, and from 10 a.m. to services Wednesday at the church. Memorials are preferred to “as family wishes.”
Patricia Ann (Hase) Fogel
WEST SALEM, Wis. Patricia Ann (Hase) Fogel, 67, of West Salem passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem with her family at her side.
The former Patricia Ann Hase was born Nov. 15, 1939, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., to Jack and Lois (King) Hase. She graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1957. On Sept. 2, 1961, Patricia married A.J. Fogel at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eagleton, Wis.
She worked many years as a health care provider and was director of the La Crosse County Department of Aging until her retirement.
Patricia had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She also enjoyed dancing, bingo and reading, but her greatest enjoyment was her grandchildren.
Patricia is survived by her son, Jerry “Bear” (Rhonda) Fogel of West Salem; her daughter, Catherine (Mike) Thompson of West Salem; grandchildren, Jessica Stenslien of Bangor, Wis., and Josh Fogel, Contessa Fogel and Macaylee Thompson. all of West Salem; great-grandsons, Isaiah Fogel of West Salem and Jacob Drew of Bangor
She is further survived by four brothers and two sisters, Jack (Lynne) Hase of Waukesha, Wis., Wilbur (Sandi) Hase of Waukesha, Ronald (Janet) Hase of Waukesha, Michael (Dawn) Hase of Elk Mound, Wis., Stella Hase of Mukwonago, Wis., and Rosemary (Roland) Palmer of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Kim Hase of Elk Mound; a brother-in-law, Jerry Kothlow of Menomonie, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Thomas Hase; and a sister, Annette Kothlow.
There will be a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 359 N. Leonard St., West Salem, with Pastor David Bersagel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
There will also be a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elk Mound, Wis., with Arnold King officiating. A private burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Spring Brook, Dunn County, Wis.
To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com.
Ruth V. Clark
MORTON, Ill. Ruth V. Clark, 98, of 1400 Parkside Ave., Unit 132, Morton, formerly of Rockford, Ill., and Evansville, Ind., died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
She was born July 26, 1909, in La Crosse to Matthew and Christine Moen Haugen. She married Thomas H. Clark on Jan. 4, 1934, in Chicago.
Surviving are her husband of Morton; one daughter, Nancee (and Denny) Currier of Salem, S.C.; one son, Dr. Thomas W. (and Yvonne) Clark of Morton; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one sister, Lillian Hether of La Crosse.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Ruth was of the Lutheran faith.
Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at a later date.
Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton is handling arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Morton Community Foundation, 309 N. Main St., Suite B, Morton, IL 61550.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com.
Dorothy Marie Amundson
Dorothy Marie Amundson, 84, of La Crosse died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at her home.
She was born Nov. 20, 1922, in rural Nodine, Minn., to Merve and Celia (Gallagher) Johnson. Dorothy married Raymond C. Amundson on Feb. 14, 1953, in La Crosse. He preceded her in death in 1973. Dorothy had worked at Northern Engraving for many years and then at W.F. Means until her retirement. She enjoyed taking road trips with her friend and caretaker, Jean Clark, and going out for breakfast. Dorothy also enjoyed working in her yard, gardening and visits from her family and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Steven (Christina) Amundson of Summit, N.J., and Raymond B. Amundson of Oregon, Wis.; four grandchildren, Emily, Eric, Sarah and Thomas; two sisters, Eileen Mattison and Rose Boland, both of Winona, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Jo Johnson of Winona; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Raymond; she was preceded in death by two sisters, June Botcher and Loraine Vaughn; and a brother, Robert Johnson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 8, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. The Rev. Lawrence B. Berger will officiate. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Memorials may be given to the Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, 16655 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 240, Brookfield, WI 53005-5935.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.
Joan C. Peterson
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. Joan C. Peterson (nee Clark), 76, born Aug. 13, 1931, in La Crosse, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Menomonee Falls.
Beloved wife of Pete for 54 years. Dear mother of Clark (Kristi), Jill (Wayne) Tews and John (Kim). Proud grandma Joanie of Colin, Natalie, Cutter, Ryland, Patchen, Redding, Garret and Britney. Sister-in-law of Richard Peterson. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, W180 N7863 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls. The family will receive relatives and friends from noon until time of services. Memorials to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor’s choice are appreciated.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services in Menomonee Falls, (262) 251-3630, is serving the family.
Michael Mickey’ W. Manske
ELROY, Wis. Michael “Mickey” W. Manske, 69, of Elroy died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Picha Funeral Home in Elroy. Burial will follow in Elroy City Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to services Thursday at the funeral home.
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