Coline L. Atchison
Coline L. Atchison, 88, of La Crosse died on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of Onalaska.
Edward M. Feran
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Edward M. Feran, 81, of Prairie du Chien died Friday May 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday May 14, at the United Methodist Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. There will be an Eagles memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m.
He is survived by three sons, Richard (Beth) Feran of Waunakee, Wis., Kenneth (Melody) Feran of Prairie du Chien, Charles (Barbara) Feran of Lynxville, Wis.; daughter, Debra (Scott) Wollin of La Crosse; grandchildren, Kenneth Feran, Carrie Caldwell, Shannon Fishler, Sara Tibbits, Edward Feran, Michael Feran, Pamela Hansen, Robert Wollin, Walter Ready, Kyle Trygg, Brandi Wollin, Rachel Feran, Joshua Feran, and Trenton Feran; six stepgrandchildren, Margie, Gregory, Amy, Missy Megan, SaFire; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Feran of Milwaukee; sister, Mary Ellen Streans of La Crosse; special friend, Mary (Harvey) Stuckey and family, many nieces and nephews.
Edward was born March 19, 1927, in La Crosse to Harry J. and Ellen C. (Nelson) Feran. He attended high school in Onalaska, Wis. He served in the U.S. Navy and returned to Onalaska following his discharge. He married Barbara Jane Moores at Shelbina, Mo., on May 29, 1954. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 33 years, retiring in 1980 as signal maintainer at Prairie du Chien.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he held many positions, was a member of the American Legion, Life Member of VFW in Prescott, Wis., and the Eagles Aerie Club in Prairie du Chien. He was one of the original starters of the Heart and Cancer Telethon, held various offices, and also served as president of the Eagles.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; daughter, Linda Joyce Ready; two brothers, Lewis and Harry; two sisters, Ruth and Helen; and three granddaughters.
Robert M. Frank
ETTRICK, Wis. — Robert M. Frank, 72 of Ettrick died on Saturday May, 10, 2008, at his residence in Ettrick. Arrange-ments are pending with the Jack Funeral Home in Blair, Wis.
Theodore Hase Jr.
VIROQUA, Wis. — Theodore Hase Jr., 68, of Viroqua died Saturday evening, May 10, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1940, in Redmound, rural Ferryville, Wis., to Theodore R. and Eleanore (Holt) Hase. Theodore graduated from Readstown High School with the class of 1958. On March 9, 1958, he married DeeAnn Sidie in Readstown, Wis., at the Church of Christ. The couple moved to Kenosha, Wis., where Ted worked at American Motors for 11 years. In 1969, the couple moved to Viroqua, Wis., and Ted was then employed at Nelson Muffler for 32 years retiring in 2001. After retirement, Ted still worked with Nelson Muffler in various capacities.
Ted became a member of the Viroqua Eagles Aerie 2707 in 1976 and helped with many fundraisers. His primary involvement was with the cancer telethon. Ted served as an officer at the state level with the Eagles Club and was recently awarded Mr. Eagle of the Year. In 1999, Ted was diagnosed with cancer and after chemotherapy; the cancer went into remission but came back 9 years later and took his life away. He was a very hard worker and was rewarded with a lot of fun times. Ted enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, traveling and especially spending time with his family.
Ted is survived by his wife, DeeAnn Hase, Viroqua; three children, Arlen Hase, Brian (Penny) Hase and Judy (Trevor) Cina, all of Viroqua; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Patricia Cholak, Kenosha, Keith Hase, Viroqua, Linda (Sherman) Bekkum, Westby, Wis., Alan (Gail) Hase, Helendale, Calif., Steven (Jeanette) Hase, Viroqua and LuAnn (Chip) Coenen, Appleton, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Cassie Lynn Cina.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, Viroqua. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Steven Fossum with burial to follow in the Viroqua Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, Viroqua and again Thursday from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Alphonse Kokott
ARCADIA, Wis. — Alphonse Kokott, 91, of Arcadia died Sunday, May 11, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. The Wozney-Killian Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements.
Evelyn Kokott
ARCADIA, Wis. — Evelyn Kokott, 84, of Arcadia died Saturday, May 10, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. The Wozney-Killian Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald R. Mattie Sr.
Donald R. Mattie Sr., 81, of La Crosse died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Mulder Health Care Facility, West Salem, Wis. Funeral services are tentatively planned for Tuesday and will be announced in Tuesday’s La Crosse Tribune by Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, La Crosse.
Vicki Lynn Nedland-Schaffer
WESTBY, Wis. — Vicki Lynn Nedland-Schaffer, 57, passed away peacefully May 10, 2008, at her home in Westby.
Vicki was born Aug. 17, 1950, and was a lifetime resident of her favorite place, Westby. Graduating from Westby High School in 1968, she then went on to college at UW-L and earned a degree in social work. She joined WTC (formerly Western Wisconsin Technical College) and worked for many years as a teacher and counselor doing something she loved to do — giving guidance to and helping people change their lives. She also worked at many other area businesses, including the Viroqua Tire Shop, the Ho Chunk Tribe, Habitat for Humanity and Badger Corrugating. For the past six years she found joy in her contribution to Myrick Hixon EcoPark (formerly Hixon Forest Nature Center) where she was office manager.
Vicki felt she “finally got it right” on Aug. 17, 1991, when she married Edward Roy Schaffer, her soul mate, her best friend and the love of her life. She was an amazing wife, mother and best friend to Heather and grandmother to Baylee Rae. She leaves special memories with Baylee that she will never forget. She also loved her Saturday adventures with her niece Ashley. Vicki dedicated her life to her family; it was her pride and joy.
Vicki was a unique and exuberant individual, who lived larger than life, making an impression wherever she went! She had an amazing ability to make everyone around her feel special and welcome. She brought a smile to everyone’s face, young and old. The children who visited the Nature Center forgot their shyness as they sat on Vicki’s knee to share their secrets. She was passionate about the International Westby Ski Tournament as well as the Green Bay Packers but never lost her loyalty to her second favorite team, the Oakland Raiders. Vicki will always be remembered as a rare and precious stone whose favorite quote was “Diamonds, darling, diamonds!” She will be missed by everyone but never forgotten!
Vicki was preceded in death by her father, Everett (1984); and her mother, Virginia (2006). Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Ed; daughter, Heather; and granddaughter, Baylee Rae; as well as her brother, Kevin; his daughter, Ashley; her stepfather, “Pete” Peterson; a few close cousins and her best friend of 25 years Deb Andersen. She will be remembered forever by her close friends, Sherry, Rita, Carol, Diana, Nanjean, Patsy, Kathy, Kent and Matt, as well as her Hixon Forest Nature Center friends, Brenda and Stephanie.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, Viroqua, Wis., with a prayer service held at 7:45 p.m. led by Pastor Steven Fossum. The visitation will continue on Wednesday, May 14, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Viroqua from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Kathy Ingbritsen. Burial will take place at Bethel Cemetery, rural Viroqua at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Ed Schaffer for the Schaffer Family in care of Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, 856 South Rusk, Viroqua, WI 54665.
Donald L. Richardson Sr
BOSCOBEL, Wis. — Donald L. Richardson Sr., 83, of Boscobel passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel. A memorial gathering will be from 4 until 7 p.m. May 20, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Boscobel. Pastor Jennifer Johnson officiating. Burial of the cremains will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Donald’s name to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, the Boscobel Fire Department or the Boscobel Rescue Squad or the charity of your choice. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.
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