Howard Coburn Rose
ROCHESTER/TRACY, Minn. Howard Coburn Rose died Jan. 25, 2008, in Rochester. He was born May 18, 1922, in Wells, Minn., and graduated from Tracy High School in Tracy in 1940. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado in Greeley, Colo., and a Doctoral degree from the University of North Dakota.
Dr. Rose’s college training was interrupted by service as a combat paratrooper in the U.S. Army during World War II. During his two and one-half years overseas, he was stationed in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Belgium, and he was seriously wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. He was decorated for valor and received two Purple Hearts during his years in the service.
Dr. Rose married his one true love, Clarice Joy Nelson, of Tracy, Minn., on Aug. 17, 1946. They had four children together, Terry, Nancy, Steven and Douglas.
Dr. Rose served as head football coach at St. James (Minn.) and Alexander Ramsey (Minn.) high schools where his teams enjoyed great success. He then assumed administrative posts at Alexander Ramsey and at Capitol View (Minn.) Junior High School. Dr. Rose subsequently joined the Education Department faculty at St. Olaf College, where he achieved the academic rank of tenured Professor, chaired the Education Department and was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs. During his tenure on the St. Olaf faculty, he received a grant from the American Council on Education to further his administrative experience at San Fernando Valley State College in Northridge, Calif.
Dr. Rose served as President of Valley City State College in Valley City, N.D., from 1970 through 1974. He subsequently was appointed as a Dean and Graduate Dean at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, from which he retired. Dr. Rose and his beloved wife, Clarice, continued to play an active role in college education for several years after retirement through service as Senior Mentors at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif. They each received Distinguished Service Award medals for their exemplary contributions to the students and faculty of California Lutheran. Dr. Rose was honored for his lifetime achievements by selection to the “Wall of Fame” at Tracy High School in 2004. During his later years, Dr. Rose battled Parkinson’s disease with remarkable courage, tenacity, dignity, and grace.
Dr. Rose was preceded in death by a son, Terry Nelson Rose; and by a sister, Dorothy Rose Smith. He is survived by his wife, Clarie; a daughter, Nancy; two sons, Steven and Douglas; and six grandchildren, Jack, Tom and Katy Kiger, Meghan Rose and Sarah and Matthew Gibson.
Dr. Rose was most proud of his family. He and Clarie shared over 61 years of marriage, and their steadfast devotion to one another is an inspiration to those around them. A loving father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren, he found great joy in their successes and provided solace during times of distress. He considered his marriage to Clarie, his children, and his grandchildren to be his greatest legacy. He will live forever in their hearts.
A funeral service was conducted Monday, Jan. 28, at United Methodist Church in Tracy, where Howie and Clarie were married. Memorials are suggested to Mayo Foundation for Parkinson’s disease research or to California Lutheran University.
Clarice resides in Rochester and can be contacted at: Clarice Rose, Madonna Towers, 4001 19th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901, (507) 536-2882.
Mahn Family Funeral Home-Rochester Chapel assisted the family.
Phyllis Trudy’ A. Beacham
Phyllis “Trudy” A. Beacham, 78, of La Crosse passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family after a valiant 12 year battle with cancer and other health problems.
She was born April 2, 1929, in Wausau, Wis., to James A. and Gladys (Durrand) Trudell. On June 9, 1947, she married Thomas Beacham in Menominee, Mich. In addition to being a homemaker, Trudy was a realtor with Schwab Real Estate in Oshkosh, Wis., for 18 years until she retired in 1993. She also was an avid bridge player and golfer. Trudy and Tom returned to La Crosse four years ago to be close to family due to health reasons. She will be missed by all.
Trudy is survived by her husband of 61 years, Tom; four daughters, Mary Blakeslee, Nancy (Edward) Hammes, Catherine Hamilton and Judy Silverthorn; six grandchildren, Thomas, Jay, Nathan, Cara, Colin and Kate; and one great-granddaughter, Quincey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Joyce; a brother, Jack; and a granddaughter, Sara Hammes.
A visitation celebrating Trudy’s life will be from 5 to
7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, 4239 Mormon Coulee Road,
La Crosse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Blessed Sacrament Parish (at the former St. Peter’s site), 435 High St., Oshkosh, Wis. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wausau, Wis., at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Make-A-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119.
Henriette Dull
POSTVILLE, Iowa Henrietta Dull, 75, of Postville died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. Burial will be in Postville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Schutte Funeral Home in Postville and 10 a.m. to services Thursday at the church.
Donald L. Erickson
ETTRICK, Wis. Donald L. Erickson, 91, of rural Ettrick died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall, Wis. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at French Creek Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery, both in rural Ettrick. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jack Funeral Home in Blair and
1 p.m. to services at the church on Thursday.
Devon Jayme Francke
NECEDAH, Wis. Devon Jayme Francke, infant son of Jayme and Terra Francke of Necedah passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Thursday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mauston, Wis. Family and friends may call at the church Thursday from 11 a.m. to services. Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelson
funeralhome.com.
Allen Royce Gillies
GALESVILLE, Wis. Allen Royce Gillies, 86, of Galesville (Caledonia Township) departed peacefully Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, Wis.
Allen was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Trempealeau, Wis., to Hugh and Francis (Vondrashek) Gillies. Allen grew up in the township of Trempealeau on the family farm.
Allen married Julia Stull on Feb. 17, 1948, in Trempealeau. They later divorced. Allen worked the family farm until the property was sold in 1968. After the birth of his first child in 1949, he began working at the John Deere dealership in Galesville that was owned by Matt VanderVelde. In 1960, he left the John Deere dealership and began operating the Pure Oil gas station in Centerville, Wis. (also known as B&H Garage). In 1963, Allen teamed up with Merlin Wilbur in Centerville. Together they sold and repaired tractors and farm machinery for area farmers. In 1968, he built his own garage and began his own repair and fabrication business based at his home in the town of Caledonia. He specialized in
2-cylinder John Deere tractors and built one-of-a-kind implements for all types of machines. Allen continued to repair machinery and raised hogs for many years. In his later years, he scaled back and took up woodworking and other small projects. He enjoyed the company of his many home health service providers, visits by family and friends and his dog, Lizzie.
Allen is survived by six
children, Mary Gianino of Hokah, Minn., David (Laura) Gillies of La Crosse, Ken (Lynn) Gillies of Carver, Minn., Ron (Laura Jensen) Gillies of San Diego, John (Sherry) Gillies of La Crosse, and Joan Gillies of Taunton, Mass.; son-in-law, Robert Kaczorowski of Treampealeau; nine grandchildren, Lara (Jim) Pape, Daniel (Jen) Kaczorowski, Julieann (Eric) Drury, Chuck Gianino, Seth (Julie) Gillies, Jensyn Gillies, Abby Gillies, Lea Gillies and Alyssa Gillies; seven greatgrandchildren, Sydney and Christian Riester, Lillian, Rachel and Joseph Drury and Christian Gillies, and Henry Pape; one sister, Irene (Ira) Batt of El Paso, Texas; and one brother, James Gillies of Bluff Siding, Wis.
In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Kaczorowski, granddaughter, Heidi Kaczorowski; grandson, Bryce James (B.J.) Gillies; and a sister, Ethel (Annie) Jensen.
A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Zwickey Funeral Home, 19934 W. Gale Ave., Galesville, with a prayer service at noon.
Helen Elizabeth Hooverson
VIROQUA/GAYS MILLS, Wis. Helen Elizabeth Hooverson, 92, of Viroqua and formerly of Gays Mills passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Bethel Home in Viroqua.
She was born in Yankeetown, rural Soldiers Grove, Wis., on Jan. 18, 1916, the daughter of Andrew and Mabel (Eggen) Barlow. She was married to Clifford Hooverson on Feb. 19, 1938, at Mount Sterling (Wis.) Lutheran Church by Pastor Lunde. Clifford preceded her in death on March 12, 1983. They lived most of their married years in Gays Mills, where they were charter members of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church.
She is survived by sisters-in-law, Lydia Thofne of Soldiers Grove, and Avis Hooverson of Viroqua; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, former neighbors and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Quamme and Georgia Halverson.
Funeral services will be at
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Gays Mills. Pastor Pam Lojewski will officiate. Burial will follow in South Kickapoo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until services.
Leonard P. Knorst
WEST SALEM, Wis. Leonard P. Knorst, 74, of West Salem died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in Sparta, Wis.
He was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Leon, Wis., to Jacob H. and Ruth M. (Ebert) Knorst. He grew up in the Leon area and graduated from Sparta High School.
Leonard served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956 and was stationed in France. After the service he moved back to the Sparta area. He had several different jobs and enjoyed woodworking.
Leonard is survived by a sister, Linda Schaitel of West Salem; a niece, Teresa; and nephews, Steve, Jeff, Robert, Randy and Neil Schaitel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald; a sister, Jeanne; and a great-nephew, Derrick.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Summit Ridge, Wis., with Father Eugene Trainer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from1 p.m. until time of services.
Lanham-Miller Funeral Home of Sparta is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.
lanham-miller.com.
Marvin E. Kolden
Marvin E. Kolden, 65, of La Crosse died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, Wis.
He was born in La Crosse on March 30, 1942, to Hans and Mildred (Phillips) Kolden. He married Rose Ann Krueger on Dec. 28, 1968, in La Crosse.
Marvin was a 1960 graduate of La Crosse Central High School. He then served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era. He later worked at the La Crosse Rubber Mills for 12 years before retiring due to health reasons.
Marvin was a member of Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 of La Crosse. In his free time he enjoyed camping and fishing, and he was also an avid fan of NASCAR and stock car racing.
He is survived by Rose Ann; one daughter, Karen (Kenneth) Hoeth of La Crosse; two grandchildren, Cyndi and Tanner Hoeth; one brother, Paul (Valerie) Kolden of La Crosse; one sister-in-law, Shirley Kolden of Fort Myers, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Keith Kolden.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Trinity United Church of Christ, W4888 Harvest Lane, La Crosse. The Rev. Diane Martin will officiate. Burial, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 52, will follow in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, rural La Crosse. A gathering for family and friends will take place at the church after the service and burial.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family with arrangements.
Matthew James McKay
ARCADIA, Wis. Matthew James McKay, 5, of Arcadia died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in the township of Arcadia. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements.
Norman Ambrose Melde
Norman Ambrose Melde, 84, of La Crosse passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in his home.
He was born in La Crosse on Feb. 12, 1923, to George and Louise (Naegle) Melde. Norman married Delores McCann on July 2, 1948, at St. James The Less Catholic Church in La Crosse.
Norman served as a Marine during World War II and was a member of Roy L. Vingers Post 52 as well as VFW-Thomas Rooney Post 1530. He enjoyed reading, fishing and especially spending time with family.
Norman is survived by his wife, Delores; daughter, Jean; sons, Daniel (Cheryl), Ronald and Gary (Shelley); grandchildren, Jason (Sarah), Jeremy (Jennifer), Jonathan (Sarah), Jamie (Cassey) and Leah Simplot, great-grandchildren, Ethan and Tanner; brother, James (Sharon); and sister, Marian (Robert) Hepti.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, George (Hilda), Donald (Myrtle), Edward (Gerry), Bernard (Helen), Robert (Mary) and Fred; and sister, Carmen (Sylvester) Soller.
A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at St. James The Less Catholic Church, 1032 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI 54603. The Rev. Anandan Rajandran will officiate, with burial at Catholic Cemetery in La Crosse with military honors by Post 52. A visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass at the Church.
Norman’s family would like to thank the Franciscan Skemp Hospice care providers, Dr. Brumm and all who cared.
Blaschke & Schneider-Nelson Chapel Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Kenneth Earl Lester Minor
Kenneth Earl Lester Minor, 25, of La Crosse went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at his home.
Ken was born July 5, 1982, in La Crosse to David and Sandra (Helke) Minor. He was a child of God, baptized and confirmed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended First Evangelical Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Luther High School in 2001. He had worked for Walzcraft Industries and the La Crosse City Brewery. Ken left behind a large, loving family who will miss his smile, his deep laugh, his “grrr” and his sense of humor. They look forward to seeing him in heaven.
He is survived by his parents, David and Sandy of La Crosse; four brothers, Terry Marx, Randy (Becky) Marx, David K. (Jenny) Minor and Brian John Page; three nephews, Anthony, Caleb and Dakota; a niece, Briann; his special friend, Tori; his grandparents, Kenneth and Janet Minor and Earl and Delores Helke; and all his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who love him so much.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Roger Sachs will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Schu-macher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse and at the church Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Barbara Jean Panka
HOLMEN, Wis. Barbara J. Panka, 70, of Holmen passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in La Crosse on Dec. 16, 1937, to Edwin and Grace (Arndt) Dohlby. She married Edgar Hirschfield in June 1953 and they were divorced Sept. 23, 1960. On Sept. 8, 1965, Barbara married Don Scott and he preceded her in death April 12, 1987. She married Donald Panka at St. Elizabeth’s in Holmen on June 1, 2002. Barbara enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed her trips to the casino where she always seemed to leave with more than she came with.
She is survived by her husband, Donald; her son, Scott (Chris) Hirschfield of Holmen; two stepsons, Mark Panka of Mosinee, Wis., and Brian Panka of La Crosse; a brother, Thomas (Judy) Dohlby of French Island; four grandchildren, Adrian Hirschfield of Madison, Jodi Hirschfield of the Twin Cities, Tyler Kennedy of Holmen and Terry (Heather) Scott of Gallaway, Ohio; one great-granddaughter, Geneva Rose Scott; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by close family friends, Sharon and Dick Cash of Gallaway, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Don Scott; sister, Marie Lunde; and one stepson, Terry Scott Sr.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 809 Gillette St. La Crosse. The Rev. Stephan Sandness will officiate and entombment will be
in Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Harlan Pete’ R Petersom
ONAKASKA, Wis. Harlan “Pete” R. Peterson, 80, of Onalaska died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Arcadia, Wis., on April 28, 1927, to Edwin and Olga (Christiansen) Peterson. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1945; he excelled in track, football and basketball. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during World War II. He married Lois Pahnke in June of 1955. He later joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. After returning from the war, he rejoined Trane Co., retiring as an inspector in 1991 after 40 years of service.
“Pete” was an avid outdoorsman: fishing, duck and deer hunting and riding motorcycles. He was very active in veteran affairs and volunteered for many years at Tomah VA. He was also very committed to the Red Cross Blood Donation, having donated blood for many years. He had many friends and enjoyed socializing. He loved all his children and grandchildren. In later years he enjoyed going to Friday night fish fries and jazz concerts with his daughter-in-law, Connie. “Pete” had a wonderful sense of humor where everything was “good enough.”
He is survived by his son, Bruce (Connie) Peterson of Trempealeau, Wis.; daughters, Karen Peterson and Greta Peterson of Onalaska; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by brothers, Jack Peterson of Janesville, Wis., and David Peterson of Minneapolis; and his best friend “Chow.”
“Pete” was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois, in 2002; brothers, Myron and Bud; and his sister, Marge.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Connect Church, 3340 S. Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska. The Rev. Jerry Hatlevig will officiate. Friends and family may call at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Homes of La Crosse are assisting with arrangements.
Ronald Pee Wee’ Schock
ARCADIA, Wis. Ronald “Pee Wee” Schock, 62, of Arcadia and currently of Strum, Wis., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wis., after a short battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Parish with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, both in Arcadia. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home in Arcadia.
Alvera V. Steen
NECEDAH, Wis. Alvera V. Steen, 96, of Necedah passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Villa Pines Nursing Home in Adams, Wis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial in Bayview Cemetery, both in Necedah. Family and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to services Saturday at the church. Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Betty E. Walters
LA PORTE, Ind. Betty E. Walters, 83, of La Porte died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at
La Porte Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Essling Funeral Home with burial in Carmel Cemetery, both in La Porte. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to services Thursday, both at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation, 102 G St., La Porte, IN 46350.
Arthur Art’ E. Young
NORWALK, Wis. Arthur “Art” E. Young, 81, of Norwalk died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. A Mass of Christian burial will be at
11 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Norwalk. Burial with military rites will be in Home Cemetery, Ontario, Wis. Family and friends may call from 5 to
7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to services Thursday, both at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to
St. Augustine Catholic Church or to Gundersen Lutheran Hospice. Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Norwalk is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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