Harvey M. Solberg
BLAIR, Wis. Harvey M. Solberg, 90, a longtime resident of Blair died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Harvey was born May 31, 1918, in rural Blair to Henry and Mabel (Austad) Solberg. Harvey attended school in Taylor, Wis., and loved playing basketball, fishing and especially dancing to “Old Time Music.”
Harvey’s parents owned a large farm between Blair and Taylor, where Harvey worked until his marriage to Marion J. Chrisinger on July 23, 1949, in Blair.
Harvey was employed with Blair-Preston Creamery as a milk hauler and later started his own business, Solberg Trucking and Excavating. He eventually sold the business and had a small lawnmower repair business. He loved puttering with things in his garage.
Harvey was very proud of the fact that he was the one who broke the ground and helped build the first three units of the Grand View Care Center in 1966.
In his final years, Harvey enjoyed the hunting season as all of the Solberg family would once again fill the house. He had many bird feeders and loved to listen to “Old Time Music” and watch his goldfinches and other birds as they ate the goodies he put out for them. He always enjoyed people who stopped by for a hot cup of coffee and a good visit.
Harvey’s family thanks everyone for the visits and for always lending a helping hand. Harvey loved the Blair area and often said it was “God’s Country.” For him, it was the best place in the world.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Marion; five children, Sandra (Dean) Johnson of Faribault, Minn., Larry (Margarita) Solberg of Mexico City, Helen (James) Jensen of Manistique, Mich., Al Solberg of Madison and Mary (Russell) Temme of Wauwatosa, Wis.; five grandchildren, Lonny (Stacey) Linberg of Madison, Miles Rumppe of Austin, Texas, Michelle Solberg of San Miguel, Mexico, Allison Solberg of Beverly Hills, Calif., and Sam Temme of Wauwatosa; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Landon Linberg of Madison; and a sister, Bernice Chrisinger of Blair.
In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth, and a grandson, Zachary Allan Solberg.
No funeral services will be held. Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family.
If there is “Old Time Music” in Heaven, Harvey is dancing.
Leslie Bud’ H. King
HOLMEN, Wis. Leslie “Bud” H. King, 86, of Holmen passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008.
He was born in Lypol, Minn., on Sept. 4, 1921, to Alfred and Alva (Seargent) King. Bud served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In January 1946, he married Mae Crapeau; she preceded him in death in January 1978. Bud retired from Weinbrenner Shoe Co. in 1979, after 40 years of employment. After retirement he spent 23 years volunteering full-time for Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District.
Bud is survived by one daughter, Cheryl (Robert) Nindorf of Holmen; one son, Todd (Cynthia) King of Cedarburg, Wis., a son-in-law, Richard Varga of De Pere, Wis.; 10 grandchildren, Bryan (Rebecca) and Kelly Nindorf, Laura (Kevin) Barclay, Jason (Amy), Shane and Stacey Varga, Danielle (Derek) Downing, and Kristopher (Holly), Chad (Jamie) and Nicole King; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Violet) King of Lomira, Wis.; and one sister-in-law, Beverly King of Merrill, Wis.
In addition to his wife Mae, he was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jo Ann Varga; one grandson, Keith Johnston; one sister, Lorraine Paroubek; and one brother, Alfred King.
Funeral services will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, Holmen. The Rev. Richard Gilmore will officiate, and burial with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, in Merrill Cemetery, Merrill, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 3 p.m. until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library, 11455 Fremont St., Trempealeau, WI 54661.
Sandra L. Bey
Sandra L. Bey, 61, of La Crosse died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born Nov. 21, 1946, in La Crosse to Wilbert and Delores (Hoyer) Braun. Sandra graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1964, and on Oct. 18, 1969, she was united in marriage to Douglas Bey. In 1982, she started her employment with the Trane Co. and was a member of the 25-Year Club.
Sandra was a very caring person and often put others needs before her own. She loved her cats and Elvis.
She is survived by her son, Kirk (Cindy) Bey of Onalaska, Wis.; a grandson, Nolan; her ex-husband, Douglas, her stepfather, Warner Smith; two brothers, Philip (Barbara) Braun of West Salem, Wis., and Stanley (Barbara) Braun of Madison; and her best friend of more than 50 years, Sandy Fritz. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1201 Main St., Onalaska. The Rev. William Bader will officiate, and burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park, rural La Crosse. Friends may call at the church today from 10 a.m. until services.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank the staff of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center for the loving and compassionate care provided to Sandra.
Dickinson Family Funeral Homes and Crematory are assisting the family.
Victor E. Mikkelson
SPARTA, Wis. Victor E. Mikkelson, 89, a resident of Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta went to Heaven on Sunday, June 29, 2008.
He was born on Feb. 6, 1919, in the town of Christiana in Vernon County, Wis., to Edna (Larson) and Mikkel Mikkelson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On Nov. 27, 1937, Victor married Ruby Cambell, and five children were born to this union.
Victor was a caring, highly-respected man who was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He brought a strong work ethic to all that he did. He enjoyed many years of farming and working as a census taker. He later worked as a butter maker before becoming village marshall in Cashton. His experience as marshall led him to pursue employment as a deputy for the Monroe Traffic Patrol, a position which he held for just over seven years. He enjoyed the Red Cross training he utilized in conjunction with that Traffic Patrol position. After moving to the Menomenee Falls, Wis., area in the 1960s, he was employed as a metalworker in that area for a number of years. Even after “retirement” and moving back to Sparta, he continued to be active and worked at the Sparta Hardee’s until the restaurant closed.
Victor’s family and loved ones will always treasure the unique and special gifts he created using his carpentry and metalwork skills. This craftsmanship and pride in his work were evident in the two cabins he built. He had a love of history and geography, and as an avid reader, eagerly shared this knowledge with friends and family, young and old. Victor took pleasure in writing poetry and stories about his life experiences and family. His writing talent was surpassed perhaps only by his gift for painting and artwork which reflect his love of nature. Victor, a great story teller, loved a good comedy television show or video. He enjoyed music, played the harmonica, and many of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren have memories of dancing the schottische with him. He was an active member of Wesleyan Church, and his generous spirit led him to volunteer in many areas of the church community.
Victor was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 25 years, Marie; a brother, Harvey; and a sister-in-law, Phronie. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Alycmarie. Little Devon, with her beautiful eyes, has been watching from Heaven and waiting for her very special great-grandfather to arrive.
He is survived by his children, Margaret (Alfred) Namejunas of Altoona, Wis., Myrna (Dr. Ken) White of Lake Park, Fla., Karen Geier of La Crosse, Edith (Wally) Habhegger of Sparta and Daniel Mikkelson of Mauston, Wis. He is survived also by his stepchildren, Clarence Zimmerman of Markesan, Wis., Jerry (Barb) Zimmerman of Sparta, Dianna (Don) Ekern of Onalaska, Wis., Verna Schmidt of East Troy, Wis., James (Pam) Brown of Edwardsburg, Mich.; David Brown of Sparta, Robert (Diane) Brown of Sparta, Bonnie Kay (Roger) Herold, Clitherall, Minn., and Betty Symicek of Black River Falls, Wis. He is further survived by grandchildren, Brad Benedict of Appleton, Wis., Dawn (Daren) Jenson of Rogers, Minn., Steven (Jennifer) Woods of St. Augustine, Fla., Sherri (Robert) Rollins of Bainbridge, Ga., Douglas (Gary) Geier of San Francisco, Dean (Kristi) Geier of Milwaukee, Daniel (Julie) Geier of Grand Meadow, Minn.; Darrin (Ali) Geier of Vadnais Heights, Minn., and Tammy (Kimikia) Holmes of Yantis, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Drew and Joshua Jenson; Charles and Angelia Rollins, Ella Woods and Mason, Megan, Erik and Rebekah Geier. He is also survived by stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and countless friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, with the Rev. Dr. Ken White officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta. Family and friends are invited to call at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursday at from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Memorial may be given to the Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta.
Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lanham-miller.com.
Mary Ann Schubert
Mary Ann Schubert, 76, of La Crosse passed peacefully at her home Friday, June 20, 2008.
She was born in Oelwein, Iowa, on March 13, 1932, to Louis and Gladys Buenneke. She married John Carl Schubert in Maynard, Iowa, on Aug. 4, 1951. They were married for 57 years. She dearly loved her family and grandchildren. Mary was a substitute teacher for the La Crosse School District for many years and enjoyed working with the children.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Kurt John (Debra) Schubert, Karl Louis (Mary) Schubert and Khris Fredrick (Bonnie) Schubert, all of La Crosse; four grandchildren, Heather (Jamie) Brice and Rob, Justin and Kristina Schubert; and a brother, Robert (Maxine) Buenneke of Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Private family services were held.
Memorials may be given to Franciscan Skemp Foundation.
Dickinson Family Funeral Home assisted the family.
Veryl E. Floyd
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. Veryl E. Floyd, 90, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital in Madison. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to services Thursday at the church. Following burial, a reception meal and dance will be held at Huckleberry’s Restaurant in Prairie du Chien. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family.
Ann Marie Annie’ Schroeder
WARRENS, Wis. Ann Marie “Annie” Schroeder, 48, of Warrens died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Serenity House in Tomah, Wis. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home in Tomah. Burial will be in Warrens Mills Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. to services Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Jackson County Animal Shelter, 403 Pine View Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615; and Serenity House/Hospice Touch, 321 Butts Ave., Tomah WI 54660.
Jacob Allen Winchel
MELVINA, Wis. Jacob Allen Winchel, 5, of Melvina died Friday, June 27, 2008, at his home due to a pre-existing condition. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Torkelson Funeral Home in Cashton, Wis. Burial will be in Melvina Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to services Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Donald W. Thompson
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. Donald W. Thompson, 81, was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2008.
He was the son of the late Leonard and Naomi Thompson of La Crosse.
He is survived by three children of California; three sisters, Janice Geier and Shirlee Sjuggerud of La Crosse and Sally Brookins of Corona, Calif.; one brother, Bill Thompson of La Crosse; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, James; and two sisters, Patricia Hartley and Joanne Thompson.
A memorial service will be held in California.
Clarification
Irene J. Sill
Irene J. Sill also was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gustave and Catherine Sill. This information was inadvertently omitted in Monday’s obituary.
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