Cecelia A. Humfeld
CHASEBURG, Wis. — Cecelia A. Humfeld, 80, of rural Chaseburg passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 14, 2008, surrounded by her devoted family. She “went to be with God” after a short illness.
She was born at home Feb. 24, 1928, to Frank Jr. and Orma (Elsen) Mlsna in the town of Hamburg, Wis. She attended Cliffside School in Chaseburg and worked at home with her parents. She married Bernard Humfeld on May 24, 1950, at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coon Valley, Wis., and celebrated on the home farm where they lived, worked and raised 10 children.
Cecelia was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s. She was a president of the Altar Society for several years, a member of the choir, and active in various ministries of the church. She was a member of the Brinkman Ridge Homemakers and the Chasettes (formerly Chaseburg Lioness). She had a “green thumb” in the garden, the best recipes in the kitchen and could play cards with the best of them. Her retirement years included trips to Hayward, Wis., Branson, Mo., and Nevada. She especially enjoyed Wednesdays with Rosie.
Mom was one of a kind. She was the thread that kept us all connected. Coffee at her house was a briefing on the whole family. She enjoyed spending special times with her grandchildren and attending their activities. She always led by example. Her unwavering faith in God, strong commitment to family, and ability to see the brightest side of every person and situation she encountered set her apart. Her death leaves a void we can’t describe.
Cecelia is survived by five sons, Roger (Joyce) of Westby, Wis., and Ronald (Marlene), David (Susan), Steve (JoAnne) and Richard (Mary), all of Chaseburg; five daughters, Dianne (Paul) Taylor of Coon Valley, Wis., Debra (Gerry) Betz of West Salem, Wis., Julie (John) Mislivecek of Coon Valley, Joanne (James) Ledoux of West Salem and Bobbi (Larry) Schamberger of Coon Valley;
36 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosie LeJeune and Ettie (Bernie) Thiele; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Bernie, she was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Larry Humfeld; a great-grandson, Jake Kohlmeier; and her brother, Bernard Mlsna.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Middle Ridge, Wis. Monsignor Robert Hundt and the Rev. Wayne Kidd will concelebrate, with entombment at St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum in La Crosse. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley and at the church Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coon Valley or the American Cancer Society.
We would like to thank Dr. Mannion, Dr. Stevens and the hospice staff at Franciscan Skemp. Your compassionate care was very much appreciated.
You’ve given us so much to be thankful for. You taught us to stand on our own in the world and have confidence. You taught us the meaning of family and what’s at the heart of a good life, but most of all you gave everything with love.
A. Eugene ‘Gene’ Koehler
TAYLOR, Wis. — A. Eugene “Gene” Koehler, 86, of rural Taylor died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Country Terrace, Black River Falls, Wis. Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Black River Falls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to Black River Falls Evangelical Lutheran Church or Black River Hospice. Buswell Funeral Home (www.buswellfuneralhome.com), Black River Falls, is assisting the family.
Herman O. Clark
CASHTON, Wis. — Herman O. Clark, 78, of Cashton passed away at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby, Wis., on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, with family by his side.
He was born Dec. 14, 1929, in Monroe County, township of Sheldon, Cashton, the son of Emo and Salina (Melby) Clark. In 1955, he married Betty Lind in Hillsboro, Wis. Herman worked for Trane Co. for 43½ years, retiring at the age of 65. He was a member of Trane’s 25-Year Club. Herman loved farming and camping, and most of all he loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Herman is survived by his wife, Betty of 52 years; his children, Norman Clark and fiancée, Renee Mahlum of Holmen, Wis., Kenneth (Andrea) Clark of Sparta, Wis., Gerald Clark of Cashton, Kimberly (Ken) Schuttemeier of Westby, and Kathy (Mark) Parshall of Westby; grandchildren, Finley Clark, Haley Clark, Ashley Clark, Karissa (Aaron) Keenlance, Kyla Schuttemeier, Kenny Schuttemeier, Tyler Clark, Ricki Parshall and Keean Parshall; great-grandchildren, Kiarra, Amaya and Alyx Keenlance; stepgrandchildren, Tina (Ben) Walkey and Rebecca (Eric) Green; step-great-grandchildren, Noah Rueckheim and Nathanel and Megan Walkey; sisters, Deltha Schumacher of La Crosse, and Judy Stanek of Kenosha, Wis.; and brothers, Ivan (Betty) Clark of La Crosse, Mahlen (Rosie) Clark of Norwalk, Wis., and Bob (Margy) Clark of Yuba, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Clark; sister, Elaine Tydrick; brothers-in-law, Bernard Schumacher, Martin Tydrick and Don Stanek; and sister-in-law, Ruby Clark.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Westby. Pastor Gary Daines will officiate. Burial will be in North Coon Prairie Cemetery, rural Cashton. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main St. (Hwy. 14) in Westby. Friends may also call at the church Monday from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com.
Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.
George P. Caffrey
WEST SALEM, Wis. — George P. Caffrey, 78, of West Salem died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, West Salem. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery with military honors by West Salem American Legion Post 51. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. A complete obituary will follow.
Lillian Magnuson
WHITEHALL, Wis. — Lillian Magnuson, 88, of Whitehall died Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Jack Funeral Home, with burial in Lincoln Cemetery, both in Whitehall. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Robert M. Frank
ETTRICK, Wis. — Robert M. Frank, 72, of Ettrick died Saturday, May 10, 2008, in his home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jack Funeral Home, Blair, Wis. Burial will be in Ettrick Public Cemetery, rural Ettrick. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Donna M. Verthein
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Donna M. Verthein, 73, of La Crescent and formerly of Hokah, Minn., died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at her home. Memorial services will be announced by Haugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home, Caledonia, Minn.
Marie G. Miller
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — Marie G. Miller, 90, of Beaver Dam died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Visitation for Marie will be held at Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Sunday, May 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., where a rosary service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Friends also may call at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 511 S. Spring St. in Beaver Dam on Monday, May 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church Monday beginning at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jerome Rinzel will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in the town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wis.
The former Marie Gertrude Kronenberg was born March 24, 1918, in Madison to John and Ella (Western) Kronenberg. After graduation from Beaver Dam High School, Marie worked for Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam. On Oct. 27, 1945, she was united in marriage with Carl A. Miller at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Together they farmed in the town of Westford for many years. After retiring from farming in 1979, they embarked on a new adventure: They owned and operated Miller’s’ Pub in South Beaver Dam for two years. Carl preceded Marie in death April 12, 2005.
Marie was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, currently known as St. Katharine Drexel Parish. Marie’s family was always the center of her life and she was also an avid Packers fan.
Survivors include five children, Marjorie Gramtham of Rochester, Minn., Janet (Bill) Stofflet of Beaver Dam, Constance Schoepke of Beaver Dam, Rachel (Ken) Longseth of Beaver Dam, and John (Peggy) Miller of Onalaska, Wis.; nine granddaughters, Kalen (Jeff) Ruck of Oshkosh, Wis., Monica (Matthew) Modine of Beaver Dam, Elizabeth Keel of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Bridget (Eric) Spielman of Sheboygan, Wis., Melanie (Kenneth) Clifton of Gordon, Texas, Alison (Nicholas) Westphal of Beaver Dam, Heidi Keel of Minneapolis, Whitney Stofflet of Minneapolis and Kelly Miller of Onalaska; seven great-grandchildren, Kyrie Schoepke, Emily Ruck, Kenneth Hayden Clifton, Kyle Clifton, Madelyn Modine, Meredith Modine and Jaxon Westphal; her sister, Eleanor (John) Adams of Davenport, Iowa; three sisters-in-law, Helen Kronenberg of Beaver Dam, Esther Miller of Plymouth, Wis., and Genevieve Mahoney of Suring, Wis.; and nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, John, Fredrick, Harold and Leonard Kronenberg; and an infant sister, Esther.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Marie G. Miller’s name to St. Katharine Drexel School Endowment or Hillside Hospice in Beaver Dam.
Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.MurrayFH.com.
Le Roy Brenson
TOMAH, Wis. — Le Roy Brenson, 70, of Tomah died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Tomah Memorial Hospital. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah. Private family services will be at a later date.
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