James Art’ A. Manske
MINDORO James “Art” A. Manske, 52, of Mindoro died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at his home.
He was born June 26, 1956, in La Crosse to Irvin and Jessie “Kay” (Olson) Manske. Art was a 1975 graduate of Melrose-Mindoro High School before attending Western Wisconsin Technical Institute in La Crosse, receiving his education for diesel and heavy equipment mechanics. Art was a lance corporal with the U.S. Marines Third Battalion Platoon 3097, having served from 1975 until 1979, and honorably discharged. In 1988, he married Elizabeth Clark; together they had two sons and then later divorced. Art had a passion for working as a mechanic. He was employed at Lester C. Greene & Sons in Holmen, Hilton Excavating in Galesville and was currently employed at River States Truck & Trailer of La Crosse. Taking on extra mechanic side jobs was always a joy to him.
Survivors include four children, Arthur James “A.J.” of Phoenix, Jacob John “Jake” of La Crosse, Mayann Bauer of Webster, Wis., and Jassica “Jass” Bauer of Melrose; two grandchildren, Tucker and Kaylee Haag, both of Melrose; his mother, Kay (Rich) King of Inverness, Fla.; seven sisters and brothers, Beth (Jeff) Kline of Lincoln Park, Mich., William of La Crosse, Bob (Kelly) and Katie Manske-Hansen, both of Melrose, Randy “Moose” (Judy) of West Salem, Peggy Stewart of Hot Springs, S.D., and Greg of North Bend, Wis.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin, and other relatives.
Memorial services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mindoro Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Cindy Arndt will officiate. Burial will follow in Farmington Cemetery, with military honors by Gunderson-Gilbertson American Legion Post 507 of Mindoro and the U.S. Military Funeral Honors Program. A gathering of friends and family will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cindy’s Hall in Mindoro.
Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Arlene J. Bartig
Arlene J. Bartig, 86, of La Crosse died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born in Eau Claire, Wis., on Oct. 18, 1921, to John and Alma (Gardow) Juroszek. She married Harold “Bones” Bartig on Feb. 14, 1943, in Eau Claire.
As a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Arlene was an active member of her church family. She enjoyed her time spent with the LWML Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and truly lived her Christian faith by helping others in need. She enjoyed teaching little ones in Sunday school. Arlene loved singing in church and faithfully attended worship services. Her faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior, never wavered. Her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren treasure her values and faith that she lived every day of her life.
Friends were always welcome at the table, and no one ever went away hungry! She loved to cook and always made sure there was something “sweet” in the house for dad! She loved to gather around the kitchen table for a good game of “500” with friends and family and looked forward to each season of the Brewers, Packers and Badgers.
Arlene made many friends as she worked as an Avon Lady for more than 26 years. She also shared her love of the kitchen while employed as “The Muffin Lady” at Gundersen Lutheran’s Patio Coffee Shop, the Commissary at Rudy’s Drive Inn and as a cook at Sagen Center.
Arlene is survived by Harold, her husband of 65 years; her three children, Donald (Bette) Bartig of Ladysmith, Wis., Sandra (Richard Sr.) Lofthouse of Fennimore, Wis., and Thomas Bartig of La Crosse; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jeff (Sara) Bartig, and their daughters, Kate and Anna, of Houlton, Wis., Steve (Sally) Bartig, and their children, Emily, Maggie, and Ryan of Elk Mound, Wis., Capt. Majelle (Brad) Susler, and their son, Cohen, of Panama City, Fla., and 2nd Lt. Dick Lofthouse, Jr. of Menomonee, Wis.; two sisters, Beverly (Felix) Jungerberg and Joyce Farwell, both of Eau Claire; and nieces and nephews.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Kelly Lofthouse; and a brother, Donald Juroszek.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Pastor Paul J. Mundinger will officiate. Burial will follow in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until time of serviced.
In lieu of flowers, the following memorials have been requested: Faith Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation.
Special thanks to the staff and friends at Bethany
St. Joseph Care Center for the love and compassion shown to Arlene. Thank you also to the medical and pastoral staff at Gundersen Lutheran for their care and dignity shown to Arlene and her family, and to Pastor Paul Mundinger and the faithful congregations at Faith Lutheran and our surrounding sister churches.
We rejoice in faith that Jesus reached out His hand, smiled, and greeted her with these words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!”
Robert C. Longwell Jr.
GALESVILLE Robert C. Longwell Jr., 58, of Galesville died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a long battle with complications resulting from diabetes.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1950, in Sparta to Robert Sr. and Doris (Nelson) Longwell. He moved with his parents to Galesville in 1951. Rob graduated from Gale-Ettrick High School in 1968 and went on to receive a bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. While in college he met and fell in love with Barbara Retzner, and they married on April 28, 1973, in Mosinee, Wis. A short time later, they moved to Knoxville, Tenn., where Rob attended the University of Tennessee Law School. He received his law degree in 1976, after which Rob and Barb moved back to Galesville where Rob joined John Quinn in his office. Rob later took over the practice, and he practiced law in Galesville for 30 years. He served as Galesville city attorney and Trempealeau County Family Court Commissioner, but his most rewarding work was as a legal guardian and advocate for those who could not speak for themselves. He loved to travel and enjoyed many trips around the country as well as to Europe and Central America. Rob was an avid stamp and coin collector and he loved to do crossword puzzles. Reading was another lifelong passion that brought him great joy. He was a firm believer in education and encouraged many to further their own schooling. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Longwell; their two children, Thomas of Minneapolis and Kathleen of Buenos Aires, Argentina; his mother and father, Robert Sr. and Doris; and his brother, Richard (JoAnn).
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church as well as an hour before the service on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Craig Brommerich Memorial Scholarship.
Dickinson Family Funeral Home of Holmen is assisting the family with arrangements.
Denver L. McDowell
Denver L. McDowell, 86, of La Crosse passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.
He was born Nov. 14, 1921, in Soldiers Grove to Bernal and Helen (Sutherland) McDowell. Denver graduated from Viroqua High School with the Class of 1940. On Aug. 3, 1951, he married Larraine Tistham-mer in Woodstock, Ill.
Denver is survived by his wife, Larraine McDowell, La Crosse; six children, Richard McDowell of Bloomington, Minn., Michael (Susan) McDowell of Bangor, Mary (Marc) Ames of Viroqua, Mark (Linda) McDowell of Madison, Jeff McDowell of La Crosse, and Steve (Amy) McDowell of Madison; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Peterson of Readstown; and a sister-in-law, Bernilda McDowell of Viroqua.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Diane; and two brothers, Fred and Elmer McDowell.
Private immediate family services will be held today, Oct. 1, at Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home in Viroqua, with burial in Viola Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered at www.thorson-reetz.net.
Mary L. Page
Mary L. Page, 57, of La Crosse passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born March 25, 1951, in La Crosse to Marvin W. and Evelyn (Alderman) Page Jr.
Mary had worked for ORC Industries in La Crosse.
She is survived by three brothers, David Page of Onalaska, Daniel Page of Norfolk, Va., and John Page of Wisconsin; a sister, Ruth Page of La Crosse; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.
There will be no formal services, and burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in La Crosse. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
Bernard Bud’ J. Ronnfeldt
EASTMAN Bernard “Bud” J. Ronnfeldt, 79, of Eastman died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with an 8 p.m. rosary, at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.
Dakota G. O’Brien
BLACK RIVER FALLS Dakota G. O’Brien, 2, of Black River Falls died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Black River Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Buswell Funeral Home, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, both in Black River Falls. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to services Saturday, both at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.buswellfuneralhome.net.
Walter E. Hodgkins
WEST SALEM Walter E. Hodgkins, 52, of West Salem died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem. Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Farmers Valley Cemetery in rural Sparta. Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home of West Salem is in charge of arrangements.
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