Edith Clark
WESTBY, Wis. Edith Clark, 80, of Westby, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Westby. Burial will be in Dell Cemetery, rural Westby. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Vosseteig Funeral Home, Westby, and 1 p.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com. Vosseteig Funeral Home, Westby, is serving the family. A complete obituary will follow.
Kevin Alan Farley
CLERMONT, Iowa Kevin Alan Farley, 45, of Clermont died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lansing, Iowa. Burial with military rites will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home, Lansing, where there will be a parish Scripture service at 7 p.m.
Catherine C. Pat’ Farmer
TOMAH, Wis. Catherine C. “Pat” Farmer, 86, of Tomah died peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, with family and friends at A Touch of Home in Tomah.
Born June 15, 1922, in Oshkosh, Wis., Pat was faithfully followed by the first in a long and happy line of family dogs as she swam and played at her family’s lake cottage. Pat’s family then moved to Madison where Pat graduated from Edgewood High School. A lifelong advocate of learning and freethinking, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1944. It was during her college years that she met a charming Irish lad, Emmet, whom she married on May 24, 1947. A proud yet humble member of “The Greatest Generation,” Pat supported Emmet through UW Law School while they shared much laughter and many a good party.
The family moved to Tomah in 1958 where Pat was a substitute high school teacher, worked at the Town Shop and was employed for many years as the friendly neighborhood teller at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Always the quintessential wife and mother, she sewed beautifully, baked a mean capucine torte, delighted in making her daughters’ friends feel at home, supported environmental causes, and was the neighborhood steward of countless well-fed felines. In her spare time, Pat cut a familiar figure at the Tomah Library.
She is survived by her two daughters, Hilary A. Farmer of Boston and Dr. Colleen “Coke” M. Farmer of Hyattsville, Md.; her sister-in-law, A.J. Cowen of Oshkosh; her nieces and nephews, Janice, Mike and Bill Cowen; her caretaker and partner-in-crime, Pam Steinmetz; and other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Attorney E. H. Farmer Jr.; a sister, Gen; a brother, Cliff; parents, Jesse and Frank; and her husband’s aunt and uncle, Lucille and Walter Monroe.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Tomah Hospice Program. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Oscar J. Slim’ Jacobson
ONALASKA, Wis. Oscar J. “Slim” Jacobson, 83, of Onalaska died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Onalaska Care Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, Wis.
Evelyn D. (Erickson) Johnson
ONALASKA, Wis. Evelyn D. (Erickson) Johnson, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Onalaska Care Center.
She was born in Elroy, Wis., on Nov. 17, 1910, to Francis P. and Nora (Evans) Parker. Evelyn served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She married Theodore C. Erickson, and he preceded her in death. She then married Kenneth G. Johnson, and he also preceded her in death.
Evelyn was a member of the Pithean Sisters, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 52 and the VFW.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Bette (Kerry) Thompson of Viroqua, Wis.; a son, Ted (Darlene) Johnson of Onalaska; five grandchildren, Dawn (Jerry Steinhorst) Lemke, Daniele M. Lemke, Bridget D. (Jermey) Kendall, Amy (Pat) Pedretti and Jeff (Jill) Johnson; eight great-grandchildren, Austin Bette Lemke, Dalton Treanor, Jeron Kendall, Matteo Johnson, Griffin Treanor, Justin Kendall, Landon Johnson and Claire Cathrine Pedretti; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Arlene Clark and Paulene Hollenbech.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 809 Gillette St., La Crosse. The Rev. Judd Larson will officiate, and burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, rural Holmen. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
Raymond Ivan Kriigel
WESTBY, Wis. Raymond Ivan Kriigel, 91, of Westby and formerly of Norwalk, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby.
Ray was born Feb. 21, 1917, to Bernard and Rose (Jahn) Kriigel in La Crosse. He graduated from La Farge (Wis.) High School. Ray farmed for many years before becoming a banker at the Community State Bank in Norwalk for over 30 years.
On Feb. 16, 1985, he was united in holy matrimony to Helen McElhose Newlun at St. Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norwalk.
Ray loved being outdoors and treasured time in his garden. He had a green thumb for growing beautiful pink roses at “Old Times” in Westby.
Ray is survived by a son, Dennis L. (Nancy) Kriigel of Courtland, Va.; a daughter, Peggy R. (Ira) Brainbridge of Brookfield, Wis.; a stepson, Bob (Lori) Newlun of Windsor, Wis.; a brother, Larry D. (Doris) Kriigel of Florence, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Helen.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at St. Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norwalk. Pastor Matthew Minzlaff will officiate. Burial will be in St. Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery outside of Norwalk. Family and friends are invited for visitation Saturday, June 21, from 4 to
7 p.m. at Torkelson Funeral Home, Cashton, Wis.
Torkelson Funeral Home of Cashton is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family wishes to offer a special thank you to the staff and owners at the “Old Times” in Westby for their considerate and compassionate care. Memorials may be offered in Ray’s name to the Bethany Sandhill Church or the “Old Times Care Center” in Westby, Wis.
Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Melvin Paul Mierau
HART, Minn. Melvin Paul Mierau, 83, of Hart died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, Minn.
He was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Money Creek, Minn., to Charlie and Ella (Neeb) Mierau.
He was raised in Money Creek and attended Money Creek and Houston, Minn., schools. Mel attended welding school and then moved to California, where he worked as a welder in the shipyards. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Germany. On Feb. 25, 1950, he married Marcella Brand at
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart. Mel was employed by Gamble Robinson Co. for nine years. He then worked as a supervisor at Warner-Swasey, now known as Badger Construction Equipment, where he retired after 30 years. Mel was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where he served as a trustee, the American Legion and VFW of Rushford, Minn. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and gardening. Mel’s favorite pastimes were sitting on his chair at the kitchen table, also known as “the Command Post,” enjoying the outdoors while sitting on the deck and visiting in the garage.
Grandpa Mel will be remembered for his famous grilled chicken, tracking the weather, teaching all five grandchildren to drive on his riding mower and especially for his great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Marcy; one son, Chuck (Karen) Mierau of Rushford; a daughter, Kathi Vanyo of Glendale, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Patrick (Erica) Miller of Brooklyn, N.Y., Makenzie (Scot) Shank of Scottsdale, Ariz., Zach (Marie) Mierau of Altura, Minn., and Alex Mierau and Mariah Mierau, both of Rushford; four great-grandchildren, Scot, Sean, Angelica and Caden; three sisters, Arlene Todd of Winona, Barbara Vander Zanden of Little Chute, Wis., and Lauretta Kahoun of Winona; and one sister-in-law, Agnes Mierau of Rushford.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elsie Ledebuhr and Dollie Feine; and three brothers, Arthur and Ray Mierau and a brother in infancy.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart, with the Rev. Harold Hintzman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hoff Funeral Homes-Rushford Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
The family prefers memorials directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Please feel free to leave a memory of Melvin, sign his online guest book and view his tribute video at www.hofffuneral.com.
Glennis Mae Molid
GALESVILLE, Wis. Glennis M. Molid, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center after a courageous battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
She was born Oct. 12, 1927, in Eau Claire, Wis., to Henry and Minnie (Gilbertson) Johnson. Glennis was baptized and confirmed in Modena (Wis.) Lutheran Church. She attended Rockwell Elementary School and graduated from Mondovi (Wis.) High School.
On June 27, 1945, she was united in marriage to Lester J. Molid. They farmed in the Modena and Eleva, Wis., area until 1965 when they moved to Galesville. Glennis then began work at the Gale Products Co., where she remained for 24 years before her retirement.
Glennis was an active member in and taught Sunday school at Eleva Lutheran Church for many years. She was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Galesville.
Glennis was dedicated to her family, creating many happy memories with her grandchildren. She was very proud to have one great-grandson. Even though she was in pain most of the time, Glennis never missed an opportunity to spend time with her family or attend her grandchildren’s activities. She and Lester were inseparable. Glennis will be deeply missed by all who knew her kind and loving ways. She had a smile for everyone and was glad to help whenever and wherever she was needed.
Survivors include her loving husband, Lester; and three children, Mary Suchla of Trempealeau, Wis., Gary (Cec) Molid of Manito, Ill., and Brenda (Greg) Updike of Trempealeau. She had seven grandchildren, Tony (Wendy) Suchla and Melissa (Jason) Hilton, both of Trempealeau, Nick Suchla of Winona, Minn., Emily and Lindsay Molid of Manito, and Chad and Brooke Updike of Trempealeau; one great-grandson, Shoen Suchla of Trempealeau; a sister-in-law, Lois Molid; a brother-in-law, Wilmer Molid; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Glennis was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Minnie Johnson; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lillian and John Molid; sister and brothers-in-law; and many cousins.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church, Galesville.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Galesville.
Zwickey Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
Rosemary Nickerson
Rosemary Nickerson, 66, of La Crosse passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Lakeveille, Minn., on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
She was born in La Crosse on July 8, 1941, to John and Vernice (Omodt) Berger. She graduated from Logan High School in 1959. On June 11, 1960, she married Roger Nickerson in La Crosse, and he preceded her in death Sept. 19, 2005. Rosemary enjoyed traveling and cooking, but most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her world revolved around her family.
She is survived by her son, Randall (Wendy) Nickerson of Lakeville; two daughters, Robin (Joe) Hunter of Purvis, Miss., and Rhonda (Mitchell) Narveson of Burnsville, Minn.; a sister, Sheryl (Michael) Martin of Woodale, Ill.; two brothers, Dave (Cindy) and Charles Berger, both of La Crosse; grandchildren, Amanda and Chelsea Nickerson, Jessica and Jerald “JJ” Hunter, Danielle Long and Nickole Narveson; and a stepgranddaughter, Rose Narveson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; her parents; and her son, Robert Nickerson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 Sill St., La Crosse. The Rev. Stephan Sandness will officiate, and burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park,
La Crosse. Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Dickinson Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Alice L. (Helgeson) Payne
Alice L. (Helgeson) Payne, 83, of La Crosse, died in Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
She was born July 22, 1924, on a farm in Esofea Valley, Vernon County, Wis., to Henry and Tillie (Nerison) Helgeson. She was baptized in the Norwegian Lutheran faith. Alice married Lloyd Payne on June 2, 1945, at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Crosse.
Alice is survived by a son, Lloyd (Linda) Payne; two grandchildren, Travis (Kristen) Payne and Lucas (Kara) Payne; four great-grandchildren, Allison, Ryan, Collin and Maggie; seven sisters, Alvina Krause, Louise Christenson, Hilda Dahlke, Mabel Groetsch, Anna (Sam) Pedretti, Eve (Greg) Furlano and Arlene (Frex) Furlano; a brother, Erling “Butch” Helgeson; and many nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; parents; and a brother, Clarence Helgeson.
Funeral services will be Monday at noon at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4141 Mormon Coulee Road,
La Crosse. The Rev. Roger Hjelle will officiate, and burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park, La Crosse. Friends may call at the church Monday from 11 a.m. until the service.
Memorials may be given to the Alice L. Payne Memorial Fund.
Dickinson Family Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.
Arlene Marie Peloski
Arlene Marie Peloski, 76, of La Crosse died peacefully Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at her home surrounded by family.
Arlene was born Aug. 14, 1931, to Jeffrey and Marie (Schaller) Hanson of La Crosse. Arlene was a 1949 graduate of Aquinas High School, later attended Western Wisconsin Technical Institute and retired after 20 faithful years of service at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital as an OB/GYN secretary.
Arlene was such a joy to be around and brought a smile to the faces of everyone that she came in contact with. She always had a “can do” attitude, possessed a lot of character, was stubborn in her own right, was mentally strong up to her final day, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She was very proud of her eight children, which included two sets of twins.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vivian (Paul) Mezera; brother, Robert (Patricia) Hanson; ex-husband, John Peloski; son, David Peloski; and grandson, Steven Peloski. She is survived by her sister, Jean A. Hanson of La Crosse; daughters, Linda (John) Henry of Melbourne, Fla., Diane Peloski of La Crosse and Cynthia Peloski of Waukesha, Wis.; sons, Jeffrey of La Crosse, Gary (Janet) of Onalaska, Wis., Kevin (Marsha) of La Crosse, and Kenneth (Sharon) of Woodbury, Minn.; and six grandchildren, Matthew Peloski of Woodbury, Michael Peloski of La Crosse, Christopher Henry of Lothian, Md., Melissa Peloski of Wood-bury, Kristen Peloski of Onalaska, and Mark Peloski of Woodbury. She is also survived by nephew, Robert Hanson Jr. of Zion, Ill., and nieces, Teresa (Robert) Walters of La Crescent, Minn., and Susan Limberg of Racine, Wis.
Arlene wanted to acknowledge all of the wonderful home health care providers who aided her in being able to enjoy day-to-day living in her home while dealing with many medical problems over the past years, especially Sandy Elliott and Carla Potter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 10 a.m. at Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman’s Marian Chapel. The Rev. Michael Gorman will officiate. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church today from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.
James Harry Shew
LANSING, Iowa James Harry Shew, 70, of Lansing died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his home. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. July 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lansing. Friends may call at 10 a.m. until the time of the service July 5 at the church. Following Mass, a celebration of life will be at Kerndt Brother’s Community Center, Lansing. Martin Funereral Home, Waukon, Iowa, is assisting the family.
Ervin T. Woestman
TREMPEALEAU, Wis. Ervin T. Woestman, 85, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his home in Trempealeau.
He was born Dec. 6, 1922, to Anthony and Clara (Schindler) Woestman. He lived in the Trempealeau area all of his life. Erv married Carmen Buchholz on Sept. 30, 1947. He farmed and worked for L.B. White Co. for 25 years.
Erv was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic church, Friends of Tremp-ealeau, past member of the Trempealeau Lions Club and was honored in the past as Lion of the Year and Citizen of the Year for Trempealeau. He enjoyed his family and friends and was always ready for a good card game.
Erv is survived by his wife, Carmen; seven children, Donald (Kris) Woestman of Verona, Wis., Lois Woestman of Galesville, Wis., Michael (Bernice) Woestman of Trempealeau, Norma (Randy) Van Vleet of Galesville, Phyllis (Fred) Schaffner of Trempealeau, Douglas (Jeanne) Woestman of Galesville, and Janice (Mike) Abel of Ettrick, Wis.; 14 grandchildren, Brian and Brooke (fiance Dustin) Woestman; Matthew (Becce), Jackie, Michelle, Mark and Julie Woestman; Brandon (Katie) Johnson; John (Crystal) Van Vleet; Nicholas Schaffner; Brittany and Blake Woestman; and Kelly and Cory Abel; and four great-grandchildren, Hayley and Isaiah Woestman; Aiden Johnson and Paige Van Vleet.
Erv was preceded in death by his parents and two grandsons, Jonathan Federick Schaffner and Kyle Michael Abel.
Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Trempealeau, with the Rev. Arul Joseph officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Trempealeau.
Zwickey Funeral Homes, Galesville Chapel, is assisting the family.
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