Dennis Adams
SPARTA, Wis. — Dennis Adams, 61, of Sparta died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home, Sparta. Burial will be in Burns Cemetery, Bangor, Wis. Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home. On line condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy L. Hutchison
CASHTON, Wis. — Dorothy L. Hutchison, 78, of Cashton and formerly of Ontario, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Dorothy was born on Oct. 2, 1929, to Harvey and Vera (Burchell) Manley in the township of Whitestown, Wis. On June 5, 1951, Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to Ivan Hutchison at United Methodist Church in Norwalk, Wis. Together they farmed and raised their family in the purple house outside of Ontario.
Dorothy worked as a teacher and started her teaching career in Oil City, Wis., in a one-room schoolhouse. Here she was the official teacher, cook, fire starter and janitor. Later she worked as a preschool teacher in the Ontario School District. After Dorothy retired from teaching, she was the most sought-after cook in Vernon and Monroe counties in Wisconsin. She loved to cook, and people traveled near and far to taste her delicacies.
When Dorothy was not working, she treasured time spent in her gardens, watching birds, traveling with Ivan and trying her luck at the local casino’s slot machines. Dorothy cherished moments with her family most of all.
She was a loving wife, mom and grandma who will be missed by her husband of 57 years, Ivan; her children, Cheryl (Eirik) Eness of Ontario, Larry (Rita) Hutchison of Cashton, and Sharon (Steve) Gorshe of Sparta, Wis.; 10 grandchildren, Paul and Alanna Eness, Jenni (Matt) Hardie, Ryan Hutchison, Candace, Eric, Leigh Hurtz, Danen Hemmersbach, Ashlee and Emilee Gorshe; a sister-in-law, Fern Williams of Tomah, Wis.; along with many other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Shirley Hutchison; two brothers, Clifford and Laverne Manley; and a special friend, Sandy Manley.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Wesleyan Church in rural Ontario. Pastor Bob Streeter will officiate. Burial will be at Hilltop Rest Cemetery, Ontario. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Torkelson Funeral Home in Ontario. Visitation will also be held on Saturday from noon until the time of services at the church.
Torkelson Funeral Home in Ontario is assisting the family with arrangements. On line condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Richard E. Wieman
Richard E. Wieman of La Crosse went to join his Mom, Dad, brother and sister in heaven after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at the age of 68. He was proud to serve his country from 1958 to 1963 as a Navy crash crew firefighter. He was a true patriot and supported all the branches of the service and the soldiers who served in them.
In his younger years, Rich was a concrete contractor and enjoyed the hard work and challenge of running his own business. He was an excellent walleye fisherman and had the days numbered as to when the ice would leave the Mississippi so that he could take “putter,” his boat, out fishing. He loved deer hunting with his buddies and would start preparing in September. Camping in the summer was a great time until he decided that a hotel and a hot shower felt a little better than a sleeping bag in a tent.
Later, Rich enjoyed sitting in his yard, tending to his flowers, and visiting with his neighbors. He also enjoyed watching the finches and hummingbirds. It was always a competition to see who could spot the first hummingbird of the season. He became quite a “guru” at canning his vegetables, (especially salsa and sweet pickles) and making his wine. He really got a kick out playing poker with the guys, especially when he won the dollar bet.
Rich is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary; his daughters, Wendy and Wanda and her husband, Tom Blenka; sons, “Nurse” Brian, Brad and his wife, Beth, and Brent and his wife, Katie; sister and pal, Judy Pepple and her husband, Jack; sister-in-law, MaryEllen Wieman; brothers-in-law, Don and Nancy Hoesley, Harry and Carol Hoesley and Frank and Tanya Hoesley; mother-in-law, Irene Hoesley; and many wonderful nieces and nephews who brightened his day.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl; his father, LeRoy; his brother, Leroy; his sister, Patty; and his nephews, Terry Wieman and Paul Clair.
There was never a dull moment when Rich was around. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but remembered with smiles and laughter. As was his wish, his grandchildren will be his pallbearers.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 200 West Ave. S., La Crosse, with the Rev. Todd Clair officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Memorial Coulee Park Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Rich’s family would like to extend a very special thanks to Dr. Ted Thompson, who was our rock and support throughout his illness. Also to his wife, Mrs. Thompson, for sharing him with us; the hospice program of Gundersen Lutheran, and R.N. Joan who was there when we needed her.
Morris Jeddiah Rook
DE SOTO/JANESVILLE, Wis. — Morris Jeddiah Rook, 88, of Red Mound, rural De Soto died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Bethel Home in Viroqua, Wis., where he had been a resident since October 2004.
He was born Aug. 14, 1920, in Evansville, Wis. On Dec. 29, 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Alaska during World War II. On May 17, 1944, he married Ethel Jane Bohland in De Soto. After the war, they moved to Janesville, where he worked at General Motors until retiring in 1977. They retired to Red Mound at rural De Soto in 1979. Morris enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, lawn mower repairing and playing cards. During his stay at Bethel Home, he received excellent tender loving care, and for this, his family is forever greatful. He was a member of the Retreat (Wis.) United Methodist Church and a life member of De Soto VFW Post 8123. Ethel Jane died Dec. 6, 2004.
Morris is survived by two daughters, Ramona (Jack) LaHaie of Ferryville, Wis., and Janice (Bill) Burke of Milton, Wis.; one son, Harlan (Sally) Rook of Janesville; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Owen and Nathan LaHaie, Glenn Burke, and Alex, David and Jane Rook; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle (Gilbert) Grunzel of Milwaukee; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn Elliott of Viroqua and Murrey Bohland of De Soto; other relatives; and many friends.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Pam Rook Igou; one brother, Edwin Rook; and a sister, Jesse Rook.
Memorial services will be held at Retreat United Methodist Church at Retreat, rural De Soto at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, with Pastor Bill Busch officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Mound Cemetery, Retreat, with military rites. Friends may call at the church after 10 a.m. Saturday. Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family. The family suggests memorials to either Bethel Home or Walnut Mound Cemetery Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.thorson-reetz.net.
Daniel ‘Dan’ C. Robinson
MONONA, Wis. — Daniel “Dan” C. Robinson, 12, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Madison. Visitation will be from noon until time of the service Saturday at the church. A full obituary will be published Friday. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers, Madison, is assisting the family. www.gundersonfh.com.
Mary Milewski McCollum
Mary Milewski McCollum, 77, of La Crosse died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at her home. Celebratory services will be announced at a later date. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
Irene Aleda Smith
SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. —Irene Aleda Smith, 89, of Soldiers Grove and formerly of Readstown, Wis., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
She was born April 1, 1919, in Vernon County, Wis., to Albert and Inger (Paulson) Offerdahl. She married Ray Smith in 1936. They later divorced. She married Roy Smith in 1970. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wis. She later worked in Madison at University Hospital and at Madison General Hospital. She was a member of Sarah Circle of the Kickapoo United WELCA. Among the things she loved doing were quilting, fishing, sitting by the window watching the birds, playing cards, canning, traveling, making lefsa and helping people.
She is survived by two sons, Ray “Sonny” Smith of Westby, Wis., and Ken (Sandy) Smith of Madison; four daughters, Darlene (Joe) Howell of Viroqua, Dorothy “Dot” (Ron Otteson) Eitland of Westby, Alberta “Bert” Fisher of Westby and Rachel Christianson of Boscobel, Wis.; 21 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mabel Domenget of Viroqua and Stella Shaller of Soldiers Grove.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray on May 21, 1986, and Roy on Aug. 3, 1986; one granddaughter, Diane Smith; two great-grandsons, Kyle Howell and Dillon Haefner; three brothers, Oscar Offerdahl, Orvin “Bud” Offerdahl and an infant brother; two sisters, Clarie Anderson and Esther “Red” Salmon; and one son-in-law, Gordon Eitland.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at Kickapoo United Lutheran Church at Folsom, Wis. The Rev. Paul Carlson will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown, Wis., from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, and at the church from 1 p.m. until time of services Saturday.
Condolences may be offered at simefuneralforum.com.
Marie J. Thompson
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Marie J. Thompson, 82, of Black River Falls died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Country Terrace, town of Brockway, Wis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Black River Falls United Methodist Church, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Torgerson’s Funeral Service, Black River Falls, is assisting the family.
Miranda S. Laufenberg
SPARTA, Wis./ST. PAUL, Minn. — Miranda S. Laufenberg, 26, of St. Paul and formerly of Sparta died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in St. Paul. Arrangements will be announced by Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta. Online condolences may be offered at www.lanham-miller.com.
David W. Crawford
David W. Crawford, 56, ofLa Crosse answered the call to join his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
He was born in La Crosse on Sept. 3, 1951, to Jeanine Halverson. David graduated from Logan High School in 1969. He married Cheryl Nagle in La Crosse in 1970 and then worked for La Crosse Footwear from 1970 until the plant’s closing.
In addition to his wife, Cheryl, he is survived by one daughter, Rachel Crawford of La Crosse; his mother, Jeanine Hardie of West Salem, Wis.; three sisters, Diane Dunlap, Cindy (Greg) Ashland and Jamie Hardie, all of West Salem; one brother, Donnie (Mary) Hardie of West Salem; his uncles, Vernon (Phylis) Halverson and Fran Murphy; his sisters-in-law, Kathy Crawford, Pat (Ger) Christianson, Donna (Floyd) Johnson, Barb (Steve) Hoff, Debbie (Dean) Seidel, Janet (Jeff) Bahr and Kerri Nagle; three brothers-in-law, Randy (Jeanette) Nagle, Jim (DeeDee) Nagle and Scott Nagle; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his father, James Hardie, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Crawford; his grandparents, Ken and Mabel Hardie and Otto and Stella Grimslid; and his father-in-law, Ed Nagle.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse. Dick Bruley and Cal Erickson will be officiating the services. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be donated in David’s name. Online condolences may be given at www.schumacher-kish.com.
Raymond James Lemke
LAS VEGAS — Raymond James Lemke, 88, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully in his sleep from cancer Monday, Aug, 18, 2008.
He was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Onalaska, Wis. He graduated from Onalaska High School in 1937, from Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse in 1939, and from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1949. He was drafted into military service in November 1941 and was discharged as a warrant officer in January 1946. He served in North Africa and Europe. He retired from APV Ltd. in 1983 after 32 years in sales and had been a Las Vegas resident since 1989.
Raymond married Lydia Bergemann in Beloit, Wis., on May 31, 1942. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1998 and his son, Alan, in 2007.
He is survived by two sons, James of Baraboo, Wis., and Dean of McHenry, Ill.; three grandchildren, Lana, Steve and Dena; five great-grandchildren; his sister, Helen; and many relatives and good friends. He was deeply loved and respected and will be missed greatly. A memorial service will be held in Madison.
David ‘Cooner’ Konichek
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — David “Cooner” Konichek, 55, of Prairie du Chien died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Garrity Funeral Home, Prairie du Chien, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church. www.garrityfuneralhome.com.
Flossie Wistenberg
VIROQUA, Wis. — Flossie Wistenberg, 94, of Viroqua died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home, Viroqua. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, Viroqua. Burial will be in Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will follow.
Yvonne Giesecke
NORWALK, Wis. — Yvonne Giesecke, 59, of Norwalk died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center La Crosse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Torkelson Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, both in Tomah, Wis. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Belvidere, Ill., and 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Online
condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
George M. ‘Dick’ Baldwin
HILLSBORO, Wis. — George M. “Dick” Baldwin, 85, of rural Hillsboro died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital, Hillsboro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Valley (Wis.) Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in Forest-Burr Cemetery, rural Hillsboro. Picha Funeral Home, Hillsboro, is assisting the family. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.
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