2010-2019, WI, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Bayfield
2011, Mason, Bayfield Co., WI, Obituary
The Daily Press, (Ashland, WI) - June 27, 2011
Harriet O. LeBel, age 86, of Mason, died on Thursday, June 23,
2011, at her residence. She was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Stoughton, the daughter
of Harry and Omanda (Halvorson) Sorvald.
Harriet graduated from Port Wing High School in Port Wing in 1943,
received her teaching certification from Ashland Normal in Ashland, and her
master's degree from UW- Superior. She taught school for over 20 years teaching
in the Belanger Settlement, Town of Oulu, Town of Orienta, Cornucopia,
Bayfield, Washburn and Eau Claire. She married Lawrence "Chauncey"
LeBel in Cornucopia.
He preceded her in death in 1988. Harriet was a longtime resident
of the Bayfield County area and resided in the Town of Delta for the past three
decades. She had a love for animals and had many pets over the years and she
enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing. Harriet was a member of Faith
Lutheran Church in Mason.
She is survived by two sisters, Syneva Farleigh of Sandy, Ore. and
Rebecca Roller of Waukesha; a brother, David Sorvald of Manitowish Waters; nieces, Audrey (David) Statchwick, Carol (Roy) Blankenship, Brenda Warren and Deborah (Mike) Garcia;
nephews, Neal (Lisa) Roller, Kurt (Karen) Roller, Craig (Trisha) Sorvald, Mark
(Diane) Sorvald and Robert (Nancy) Dangle; grandnieces, grandnephews, other
relatives and friends.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents;
three sisters, Arlette Sorvald, Marian Sorvald and Yvonne Dangle; three
brothers, Truman Sorvald, Johan Sorvald and Roald Sorvald; and other relatives.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 27, at
Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn. Pastor John Nedden-Durst will officiate. A
graveside service and interment will follow the funeral in Woodland Cemetery in
Washburn.
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Calumet
2016, Chilton, Calumet Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.wietingfuneralhome.com/
Rosemary Blankenship,
age 86, of Chilton, died on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her home in Chilton.
Funeral arrangements are pending; please check back for more
information.
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Columbia
+2018, Poynette, Columbia
Co., WI, Obituary
Daily Register (Portage, WI) - March 29, 2018
Carl Jean Hilgenberg entered his eternal journey in his own bed at
the family home in Poynette on March 27, 2018, when he passed away after a long
illness at the age of 94 years. Carl was born January 17, 1924, in Kaukauna,
the first child of Charles William and Jennette (McIntyre) Hilgenberg.
He lived in Kaukauna until he attended the University of
Wisconsin-Madison after graduating from high school. In February 1943, he was
compelled to join the Army Air Force and served for three years on many bases
throughout the states, gaining college credits at several universities along
the way. He was honorably discharged February 1946. After his discharge, he
completed his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Agriculture at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
On January 20, 1945, he married Marian "Dood" Seymour in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and together they were blessed with seven children:
Carla Peterson, Sue (Larry) Aagaard, Kay DeWaide, Jean Hilgenberg, Sara
Hilgenberg (deceased), Chuck (Cindra) Hilgenberg and Amy (Jeffrey) Grinde. They
raised their family and lived for many years in Poynette. Carl served on the
Poynette Village Board in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. He worked as a manager in a
dairy plant, making ice cream mix until that shop closed in the late '60s. He
continued working as a manager with canning factories in Poynette, Waunakee and
Sun Prairie. Dood, his wife of 35 years, passed away from heart failure at the
age of 55 years in March 1981.
Carl was fortunate to find love and companionship for the second
time and on September 26, 1981, he married Virginia
"Ginna" Karls in Arlington. Ginna's five
children were welcomed into his family: Michael (Krysann) Karls, Daniel (Patty)
Karls, Timothy (Brenda) Karls, Beverly (Tom) Blankenship and
Christopher (Cyndy) Karls. Carl and Ginna made their family home in Poynette
and celebrated 36 years of marriage last year.
Carl will be sadly missed by all who love him. He was a kind, quiet
man, except for the occasional outburst. He had a fine sense of humor and he
liked to be working on something constantly. He loved his garden, growing a
huge bounty of vegetables each summer until his 92nd year. He loved his white
pigeons and plethora of chickens.
Each fall, along with Ginna, he gathered hickory nuts and spent the
winter cracking them and harvesting the nut meats. He was an avid reader up
until a few years ago and still subscribed to three newspapers, which he read
daily. Carl volunteered with Ginna at the Poynette Food Pantry; he worked at
the polls; he enjoyed watching the wildlife in his large yard: birds of all
kinds, squirrels, rabbits, deer meandering past and the occasional raccoon and
opossum.
Carl was an excellent cook, loved good food and especially daughter
Jean's lemon meringue pie. He liked to have coffee and reminisce with old
stories from when he was a child catching stray pigeons under bridge rafters in
Kaukauna, going to dances in Wrightstown and ushering at the movie theater for
twenty-five cents a week when he was in school.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William and
Jennette Hilgenberg, his wife, Dood Hilgenberg; his daughter, Sara Hilgenberg
and Ginna's infant daughter, Judy; his infant granddaughter, Kerry Frye; his
sister, Ann Heindel; brothers-in-law, Harold Bohne and Dick Cooley; and sister-in-law,
Patricia Cooley.
Carl is survived by his wife, Ginna; his sisters, Claire Schneider,
Kaukauna, and Sally Tarala, Neenah; his brothers-in-law, Duane Heindel,
Kaukauna, and Buck (Mary Anne) Bohne; his sister-in-law, Jackie Bohne; his
children, Carla Peterson, Verona, Sue Aagaard, Tucson, Arizona, Kay DeWaide,
Poynette, Jean Hilgenberg, Poynette, Chuck Hilgenberg, DeForest, and Amy
Grinde, Ripon; his stepchildren,
Michael Karls, Marshall, Daniel Karls, Marshall, Timothy Karls, Cottage Grove, Beverly Blankenship, Madison, and Christopher Karls, Waterloo;
nieces, nephews, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday,
April 2, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Poynette, with Fr.
Balaraju Eturi and Fr. Ray Dischler presiding. Military honors will be provided
by the Poynette Area Veterans Honor Guard following the service. Inurnment will
be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Beverly J.
Blankenship – b.05Aug1963 - McFarland, WI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB4P-PZX
Relatives – M.
Blankenship, Thomas J. Blandenship, Thomas J. Blankenship.
Thomas J.
Blankenship – b.21Jan1962 – McFarland, WI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB4P-PZP
Relatives -
Beverly J. Blankenship, Cordell H. Blankenship, M. Blankenship, Thomas J.
Blandenship.
Dane
+2014, Marshall, Dane Co., WI, Obituary
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) - February 9, 2014
Cordell "Dell" Blankenship, age 83, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at Columbus
Hospital. Cordell, known as just "Dell", was born in Franklin, Tenn.
to Mr. and Mrs. B. H.
Blankenship along with one
other son, Edgar.
He attended the local grade school, then Battle Ground Academy, a
private prep school for boys. Shortly after graduation, Dell joined the U.S.
Air Force where he served in Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, two years on Okinawa and
finally Kinross, Mich. He was discharged in January of 1955. While in Michigan,
Dell married Elizabeth Smith of Madison, better known at "Pinky".
They lived in Madison about two years and then moved to Marshall where they had
two sons. Like many of those before him, Dell finally lost his battle with his
cancer.
A visitation will be held at Hart-Vick Funeral Home, 107 S. Beebe
St., Marshall on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Dell will be
buried next to his wife at Medina Cemetery at a later date.
Dell is survived by his sons,
Todd (Tracey) and Thomas
(Beverly); grandchildren, Tyler, Claire, Maddie and Sam; brother, Edgar (Mary);
and other relatives and friends. "May they rest in Peace!"
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Marshall, Dane
Co., WI, Obituary
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) - July 7, 2016
Howard H. Nickerson, age 85, of Marshall, Wis., passed away on
Monday, July 4, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Randolph, [Columbia Co., WI]. He was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in
Danville, Wis., to Hollis and Vernice (McCauley) Nickerson.
Howard was a graduate of Columbus High School. Howard was employed
as a welder and retired from APV in Lake Mills after 41 years. He was married
to Eunice Potter who preceded him in death. He later married Shirley Roessler
Schmitt. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a
member of Olivet Congregational - UCC in Columbus. Howard enjoyed his
retirement and the years he spent with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eunice; sister,
Gloria Nickerson; and grandson, Troy Virchow.
Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley of Marshall; his children,
George (Kathy) Nickerson of Danville, Gerald (Kathy) Nickerson of Danville,
Daniel Nickerson of Portage, and Todd (Kathy) Nickerson of Danville; his step-children, James (Sandra) Schmitt
of DeForest, Sharon (Daniel) Hein of Waterloo, Darlene Blankenship of Marshall, and Diane (Kirk) Virchow of Marshall; 13
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
A graveside gathering will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016, from
12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Okeeg Cemetery in the
township of Elba, Wis. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the
Columbus VFW Post 8090.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI, Obituary
Wisconsin State Journal (WI) (Published as Wisconsin State Journal
(Madison, WI)) - October 2, 2016
James Francis "Jim" Schmitt passed away unexpectedly on
Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. He was born on Sept. 13, 1954, the son of Donald and
Shirley (Roessler) Schmitt.
He graduated from Marshall High School. Following high school, Jim
attended UW-Madison, earning a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an
accomplished engineer at Kraft Foods for 30 years where he had the opportunity
to travel to various parts of the United States and Germany. His engineering
skills were very appreciated at home where he was able to build or fix just
about anything.
Jim met his beloved wife, Sandra Smith at the Prairie Athletic Club
35 years ago (the pre-online dating service!). He was a master racquetball
player as well as her instructor. Jim and Sandra married on Sept. 28, 1985, and
raised two wonderful boys who Jim mentored, loved deeply and was very proud of.
He greatly enjoyed participating in their activities growing up.
Jim's interests included anything athletic: golfing, biking,
racquetball, softball, fishing and being with friends. His friends were
countless and devoted. They often golfed or fished together and certainly
laughed. Sandra and Jim enjoyed road trips across the United States, listening
to Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" and golfing all along the way.
Jim was a person you could count on without fail and his determination was a
force of nature. Not only did he have an award-winning smile and stellar
quick-wit but his personality always enabled him to do the right thing. He will
be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; step-father, Howard
Nickerson; and nephew, Troy Virchow.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sandra D. Schmitt; sons, Michal K.
Schmitt and Erik A. Schmitt; mother, Shirley Nickerson; siblings, Sharon (Daniel) Hein, Darlene Blankenship,
and Diane (Kirk) Virchow; sisters-in-law, Kathleen White and Sharon (Eric)
Collier; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at St. Albert The Great Church, 2420
St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie, at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.
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Darlene A. Blankenship – b.03Jan1957 -
Marshall, WI: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB45-86W
Relatives - Todd H. Blankenship, Tyler.
Blankenship.
Todd H.
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Relatives -
Darlene A. Blankenship, Tyler Blankenship.
2019, Westport, Dane Co., WI, Obituary
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)) - September 24, 2019
Elaine Gladys Prochaska, age 86, passed away on September 22, 2019,
at home, Westport Twp., surrounded by loving family. She was born in Highland,
WI, on May 30, 1933, to Carter and Gladys (Sailing) Wilkinson.
She married James Prochaska on June 30, 1956, at St. John's Church
in Muscoda, WI. She served 35 years as the church and school secretary at St.
Mary of the Lake Parish in Westport. Elaine enjoyed many crafts, gardening,
being outside and selling pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. She was an avid
Brewers, Packers and Badgers fan. She also loved watching her grandkids grow up
and play sports.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenneth (Bonnie)
Wilkinson; sisters-in-law, Eileen Wilkinson, Kate (Donnie) Martin and Lorraine
(Jerry) Goplin; and brother-in-law, Donald Pechan.
Elaine is survived by her husband, James; children, Edward, Cathy Duffy, Karen Blankenship,
Michael (Kathryn), Patrick (Brenda) and David (Victoria); brothers, Gerald
(Alice) Wilkinson, James (Janet) Wilkinson and Gene (Diane) Wilkinson;
sister-in-law, Mary Pechan; grandchildren, Holly, Keith, Heather, Justin,
Caitlin, Mathew, Mitchell, Michelle and Bryce; and great-grandchildren, Kinley
and Kianna.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, on Thursday,
September 26, 2019, at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 5460 Mary Lake
Road, Westport, with Monsignor James Gunn officiating.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fond du Lac
2012, New Fane,
Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Fond du Lac Reporter on November
23, 2012
Harry F. Beall, 69, of New Fane, passed away on Wednesday, November
21, 2012, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on January 4, 1943,
in Newport News, Virginia, the son of the late Ralph Finley and Pauline (Blankenship) Beall, and on July
25, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Ehnert at St. John Lutheran
Church in New Fane. Harry served his country in the U.S. Army.
Those Harry leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of
31 years, Cheryl; four daughters, Paula Beall of Winslow, Arizona, Rachael
Kolaske of Fond du Lac, Kim Key of West Bend and Kristie (Nicholas) Toney of
Livingston, Montana; a brother, Terry (Blanche) Blankenship of
Charleston, South Carolina; a sister, Sherry (Jerry) Balentine of Casa Grande,
Arizona; a sister-in-law, Sandy Beall of Ohio; eight grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his son,
Ralph F. Beall on May 12, 1995; a brother, Gary Beall and two sisters, Lorena
Smith and Geraldine Matthews.
Funeral services for Harry will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,
November 25, 2012, at St. John Lutheran Church in New Fane with Rev. Mark
Eckert officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow the service in
Buffalo Cemetery in the town of Kewaskum.
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Grant
2013, Hazel Green, Grant Co., WI, Obituary
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - March 5, 2013
Patricia G. Hoppenjan Burke, 83, of Hazel Green, passed away
peacefully Sunday, March 3, 2013, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque [Dubuque Co., IA].
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Church, Hazel Green, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Private
burial of the cremated remains will be held at a later date.
She was born on March 19, 1929, south of Cuba City on her
grandfather Carters farm, daughter of Rawlin Riley and Gladys (Carter) Riley.
Patricia graduated from Cuba City High School in 1947.
She married Harold Hoppenjan in October 1947, in Cuba City; he
preceded her in death in 1960. She married Patrick Burke in 1961; he preceded
her in death in 1994. Pat was a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish and the
altar society in Hazel Green for 61 years. She worked for many years at the
Hazel Green Hospital and Clinic, where she fostered friendships that endured
throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed bowling with her ladies team for more than
30 years, as well as quilting, walking with her friends and playing a good game
of euchre. She was proud of her years of service on the Hazel Green Village
Zoning Board and of her Irish heritage.
Surviving are her five children,
Barbara Kuhl, Thomas Hoppenjan, Sally Blankenship,
Susan (Steve) Seiler and Linda Huske; six grandchildren, Tori, Kirk, Brandt,
Allison, Grant and Riley Erin; and seven great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her grandson, Jay Patrick Kuhl.
Pat passed peacefully with the laughter of her children in her ears.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Green
+2016, Monroe, Green
Co., WI, Obituary
La Crosse Tribune (WI) - June 15, 2016
James Junior Bosanny passed away May 28, 2016. He was born Sept. 2,
1925, to Lyla and Herman Bosanny.
Jim received his degree in Physical Education and Physical Therapy,
from University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Jim retired from Monroe Clinic and St
Clare Hospital, Monroe, in 1990. Jim was a World War II veteran, having served
in the Army Air Corp, which is now the U.S. Air Force. He served in China,
Burma, and India. Jim was also a private pilot, and served with Civil Air
Patrol for many years.
Jim grew up in La Crosse, and had four sisters, Judy (Milt) Blankenship, Joyce (Bill) Stenimetz, Joanne (Ken) Garry, and Jean (Gus)
Halberg. Jim married Yvonne St. Dennis, April 27, 1950. They lived nearly all
of their 65 years together in Monroe. Yvonne passed away March 31, 2015. They
have one son, James Jay (Vicki) Bosanny; and one grandchild, James Matthew
Bosanny (Jamieson). Jim and Yvonne have numerous nieces and nephews, on both
sides.
Per his wishes there will be no service. Shriner-Hager-Gohlke
Funeral Home is serving the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Juneau
+2016, Camp Douglas, Juneau Co., WI, Obituary
Elaine Frances (Smith) Barth, 96, of Camp Douglas, died Friday,
Dec. 23 2016, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, [Monroe Co., WI]. She was born Dec. 9, 1920, in
Greenville, (Jaketown) Illinois, the second child of Cecil and Alta (Hampton)
Smith.
Elaine or "Tainey" as she was called by many in her
family was raised in a very loving home with lots of family around. They were a
very musical family with lots of happy times. Elaine was united in marriage to
Joseph H. Barth Nov. 30, 1941. Two children, Art and Judy, were born to this
union before they left in late 1947 and headed to Sparta. After the move to
Sparta four more children were born, Joseph Jr., Jane, Roger and Gary. Elaine
worked as a housewife, a sweet mother and gardener. She also worked a short
time at Hableman's Cranberry Marsh and for Northern Engraving in Sparta for 15
years.
In 1976 they moved to Camp Douglas. Elaine kept busy in her spare
time in her garden; her love of flowers was well known. She loved to crochet
and made many dollies, tablecloths and afghans for her family. Her great old
stories from her childhood where listened to as a favorite of her family get
togethers. Some stories were told several times but always were still enjoyed.
She always had a suitcase packed for her many travels with her family, just
waiting to be asked. Her trips included Cancun, Texas, Georgia, Florida,
Colorado, California, Arizona and the state Washington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, in 1985; her
parents; a special sister, her best
friend, Nelda Blankenship; infant
sister, Shirley; brothers, Jim, Jack and an infant Carlton; infant grandson,
Todd Barth; niece, Margie (Blankenship) Graham; and nephew, Michael Joe Smith.
She leaves six children and 13 grandchildren: son, Arthur (Rita)
Barth of Camp Douglas, their children Kevin (Theresa) Barth and Jamie and (Lee)
Jaromin; daughter, Judith (Jim) Harr of Norwalk, their four children, Kathy
Landsom, Kim Block, Kris (Corwin) Sauve and Jody (Penny) Harr; son, Joseph
(Nancy) Barth Jr. of Pueblo West, Colorado, their daughter, Wendy (Mark)
Winchester; daughter, Jane (Don) Schur of La Crosse, their son Brian Schur;
son, Roger (Cindy) Barth of Sparta, their children, Chad (Linda) Barth, Corey
(Jodie) Barth and Casey Barth; son, and Gary (Sandie) Barth of Great Falls,
Montana, his children John Barth and Sara (Jeff) Hamon; 30 great-grandchildren;
18 great-great-grandchildren; a dear sister, Phyllis (Mark) Dothager of Powder
Springs, Georgia; brother, Joe (Bonnie) Smith of Dubuque, Iowa; special
sister-in-law, Sharon Smith of Centralia, Illinois; many nieces and nephews,
Sue, Jake, Fran, Tom, Dick, Peg, Nancy, Dale, Dawn, Carolyn Sue, Charley, Craig,
Candace, Thomas, Joseph, Karen, Randy, Steve, Chad and Brian; other relatives;
and friends. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at
the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St. Tomah. Pastor Mike Ehm
will officiate. Burial will be in the Camp Douglas Cemetery.
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La Crosse
2012, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Obituary
La Crosse Tribune (WI) - March 15, 2012
Margaret (Mugsy) Mary (Slonka) Germanson, 50, passed away
peacefully on March 12, 2012, in La Crosse, Wis. She was born on Nov. 21, 1961,
to Lois (Wagner) Slonka.
She married Ricky Germanson on Feb. 14, 1985, in La Crosse. Mugsy
was a life long resident of La Crosse. She graduated from La Crosse Central
High School in 1980, and from WTC with a degree in Child Care and Development.
She worked at Cub Foods for 17 years, and most recently worked at Wal-Mart.
Mugsy enjoyed being with Rick and hanging out.
She is survived by her husband, Ricky; her daughter, Lois and son
Timothy, both of La Crosse; her granddaughter, Addilyn; her brother, Tim (Lisa)
Slonka of Sparta; her sisters, Susan (Al) Blenka of Albert Lea, Minn., and
Nancy (Mike) Kopski of Oklahoma City, Okla.; nieces, Jennifer (Walter) Hibbard, Amanda Blenka and Alison Blenka,
Gary and Pat Germanson, Larry Germanson, John and Carmen Germanson, Debbie and Rick Blankenship ,
Leland and Joann Germanson; nieces and nephews, Jaime-Katrina-Lindsey, Marilyn,
Kelley, Darren, Zachery, Jacob, Zoey, Steven, Stacy, Justin, Emilee, and
Brittany.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Slonka (Wagner); her
father and mother-in-law, Leland and Alice Germanson; her grandparents, Merrit
and Anna Wagner; and her stepson, Joshua Germanson.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 15, 2012, at
Oak Grove Chapel, with visitation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. immediately prior to the
service. The Rev. Kathleen Charles will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, LaCrosse, LaCrosse Co., WI, Obituary
La Crosse Tribune (WI) - July 23, 2017
Patricia "Pat" Ann Keaveny, 87, died peacefully Friday,
July 14, 2017, at Bethany St Joseph Care Center. She passed from us with the
same dignity and strength with which she lived. She was born in La Crosse, Aug.
26, 1929, to Robert and Pearl (Newman) Schelble.
Pat attended Holy Trinity Catholic grade school and Aquinas High
School. She married Francis "Rail" Keaveny May 26, 1951. They were
married for 56 years until the time of his death Dec. 7, 2007. She worked at
Carl Noelke & Co., church supplies for many years as a sales clerk until
the time of her retirement at 80 years of age. She was very proud of this. We
are thankful to mom and dad for teaching us by example a strong work ethic.
Pat was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother,
and great-grandmother. Her generosity and quiet manner will never be forgotten.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Rail";
daughters, Kathleen Iseli and Mary Keaveny Blankenship; brothers, Fr. Mike Schelble and Dr.
Daniel Schelble.
Pat is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Steven) Franke, Patricia
L. Keaveny, Nancy Washington; son, Michael (Dawne) Keaveny; grandchildren, Joel
(Margaux), Jamie (Alex), Joshua, Nathan (Jen), Marc (Kate), Amos, Ty, Melissa
(Steve), Matthew (Rebecca); great-grandchildren, Elijah, Naomi, Morgan,
Addison, Ethan, Aiden, and Liam; sister, Mary (Richard) Miller; brothers,
Robert (Rita) Schelble, William (Edna Rose) Schelble; and many nieces and
nephews.
A private Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Fr. Larry
Berger at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Mary Mother of the Church with burial
at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Keaveny, Mary C
[Blankenship]; 44; LaCrosse WI>Melbourne FL; LaCrosse Tribune (WI);
2001-7-17; jvdlask
http://obits.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/obit.cgi?Surname=fl&type=Keyword&Start=483200
+2017, La Crosse, LaCrosse Co., WI, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dianne-K.-Straate-Blankenship-105166985
Dianne K. Straate Blankenship, September 28, 1950 - September 4, 2017, Iowa
Memorial services will be held Friday, September 8th, at 1:00 PM at
Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, with Pastor Samantha Houser
officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, La Crosse, LaCrosse Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.martinfunerals.com/obituary/dianne-straate-blankenship
Dianne K. (Straate) Blankenship, 66, of La
Crosse, WI, formerly of Waukon, IA, died peacefully with her family by her
side, Monday, September 4, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She
was born on September 28, 1950, to Herbert Fredrick and Marian Bernice (Hesse)
Straate in Waukon.
Dianne grew up on the family farm and
graduated from high school in 1968. She loved her childhood years and family
life, and often talked about the virtues and joys of growing up in a rural
environment. From her parents she developed a strong work ethic and
self-discipline. After graduation she moved to the ''big city'' of La Crosse
where she was employed in various positions, including working at Western
College. Dianne married James Blankenship and were blessed with two children.
During the years of their marriage they enjoyed traveling, golfing, and
socializing with many friends and family. Dianne loved to exercise and she was
very interested in health and human development, interests which became
heightened by her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis at the age of 32.
Dianne was a tremendous mother and
generous woman who's faith in God and love of her children sustained her. She
will surely be rewarded for her servant's heart, remembered for her courage in
the face of adversity, and touched by her compassion and empathy for those who
suffer. Dianne was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents
Herbert and Marian Straate.
She is survived by her children, Brady and Gina, both of La
Crosse, and her brothers: Lee (Diane), of Sturgeon Bay WI, Larry (Nancy) of
Waukon, and Mark (Tammy) of Columbiana Al; and their families.
Memorial services will be held Friday,
September 8th, at 1:00 PM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, with
Pastor Samantha Houser officiating. Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery,
Waukon. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.
Diane K.
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Relatives -
Brady J. Blankenship, Gina R. Blankenship, James W. Blankenship, Janice M.
Blankenship.
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Relatives -
Brady J. Blankenship, Dianne K. Blankenship, Gina R. Blankenship, Janice M.
Blankenship.
Marathon
2014, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Obituary
Published in the Wausau Daily Herald on May 21,
2014
Alice Mary (Hansen) Allen, age 90, formerly of Greenville Michigan,
died Sunday May 18th 2014, at the Lake View Heights Alzheimer/Dementia
community in the North Central Health Care facility, Wausau, Wisconsin. Prior
to moving to Lake View Heights in October 2013 Alice and husband Bob lived
three plus years at the Applegate Terrace assisted living complex also in
Wausau. During her time in Wausau her heart and mind remained in Greenville.
Alice was born June 11, 1923 near Sidney Michigan. She graduated
from Greenville High School in 1941. Alice was the oldest of the five
"Hansen girls" of Sidney Road. Some of the happiest times throughout
her life were when she could spend time with one or more of her sisters. For
much of the 1940's she worked at the First State Bank of Greenville. She lived
on the family farm near Sidney until her marriage and then in Greenville until
moving to Wausau in 2010.
On August 24th, 1946 Alice married Robert Ora Allen in North Sidney
Lutheran Church. They enjoyed traveling (Alice more than Bob), family
get-togethers, playing cards with friends and neighbors and delivering Meals on
Wheels. She was always proud of the "nice house Bob built with his own
hands" in which they lived for nearly fifty years.
Alice was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville
MI, remaining an active member until that church closed and merged with St.
Paul Lutheran Church. Alice was proud of her Danish Heritage, all four of her
grandparents emigrated from Denmark. She worked for years in the Trinity food
booth turning aebleskiver's dressed in her old-time Danish costume. Alice made
many Danish pastries to sell at that booth as well as to share with family and
friends. She was once featured in a Grand Rapids Press article where she talked
about her pastries and provided the recipe and instructions on how to make
them.
Survivors include one son, Dewey (Cheryl) Allen, Wausau WI; one
daughter Mary (Keith) Paine, Olathe, KS; granddaughters
Alison (Ben) Blankenship, Little Elm TX and Monica (Paul Wagner) Allen, Eagan, MN
and great-grandchildren Samuel "Sam" and Maggie Blankenship
and Lily and Liam Wagner. Also surviving are three sisters Nate Lou (Lee)
Hansen, Trufant, MI, Grace (Robert) Hemstreet, San Diego CA, Laura Roberts,
Raymore, MO. She is also survived by one brother-in-law Leroy (Mary) Allen,
Grand Rapids, MI; four sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Elmer) Minthorn, Fife Lake,
MI, Ruth (Earl) Neinas, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Betty Allen, Boyne City, MI and Ann
Allen, Greenville, MI; and many cousins, nieces and nephews living throughout
the country.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ora
"Bob" Allen (who died 33 days before Alice on April 14th, 2014); her
parents Dewey and Cora Hansen; one sister, Marilyn (Max) Christensen;
brothers-in-law Carl (Donna) Allen, Harold (Wilma) Allen and James Allen; and
sister-in-law Jane Allen.
A memorial service to celebrate Alice's life will be held at St.
Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville, on July 11th at 11:00 AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Weston, Marathon
Co., WI, Obituary
Published in the Wausau Daily Herald from Aug. 2
to Aug. 7, 2015
Albert "Pop" Pregont, 92, of Weston passed away
peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Albert was
born in Wausau on July 16, 1923, son of the late Albert and Helen Pregont.
He married Geraldine Smith on May 4, 1946 at St. Therese Catholic
Church in Rothschild. Al was a graduate of Wausau High School. He was a veteran
of WWII and member of the 86th Black Hawk Artillery. Early on he worked for
Palace Clothiers and during this time he was offered a job to draw for Disney
Studios. He then went to work for Weyerhauser Paper Mill and spent 40 years
there as an electrician. Al played football for the Wausau Muskies and the
Merrill Foxes.
Al spent many years as a volunteer firefighter for the Rothschild
Fire Department. He loved to get in the car and take long rides with his wife.
He always enjoyed watching his son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play
sports. He was always willing to help others, no matter what the job was. And
he loved to watch his Packers and Brewers.
He is survived by his son Dan (Sally) and five grandchildren: Patti
Casar, Weston; Robert (Shari) Clifford, Stillwater, MN; Chris (Larissa)
Clifford, Wausau; Nick (Ann) Pregont, Dexter, MI; and Danielle (Kenny)
Spranger, Neenah and twelve great-grandchildren:
John Clifford; Avery (Layton) Blankenship; Emma , Lilly, and Griffin Clifford; Evan and Nolan
Pregont; Jaxon Spranger; Kegan, Joey, Mason, and Ethan Casar.
He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine and daughter Cathy
Pregont Clifford.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015
at the Brainard Funeral Home - Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston.
Rev. William Grevatch will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery,
Wausau.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Milwaukee
2011, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Obituary
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - August 23, 2011
Spielbauer, Heika Lyn Found peace on August 18, 2011, at the age of
37. Loving daughter of Susan and the late Michael. Loving sister of Matthew.
Dear granddaughter of Lucille
Blankenship. Loving niece of
Joan and Uwe Jagiella, Walter and Ximena Blankenship,
and Susan Murray.
Heika is also survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi, 1927 N. 4th St.,
on Wednesday from 3-5 PM. Celebration of Life service at 5 PM. Private
interment.
Heika was employed by the Guest House of Milwaukee for over 12
years.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Milwaukee,
Milwaukee Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on
March 24, 2013
Dorothy M. (Nee Dreyer) Scanlon, Born to Eternal Life on Friday,
March 22, 2013, age 95 years.
Preceded in death by her loving husband William, Sr.
Survived by her dear children Elizabeth Scanlon (David Schrupp),
Jane (Michael) Malone, Barbara (William) Brouse, Connie (William) Doerr, and
William Scanlon, Jr. Grandmother to
Katie (Brad) Schroeder and Kevin (Bridget) Malone; Rebecca (Scott) Blankenship,
Colleen Brouse (Sean Davis); Sarah (David) Clark and Geoffrey Doerr.
Great-grandmother of nine. Sister to Gustave (the late Elizabeth) Dreyer. Also
survived by other relatives and friends.
Services to held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on
April 14, 2013
Dorothy M. (Nee Dreyer) Scanlon, Born to Eternal Life on Friday,
March 22, 2013, age 95 years.
Preceded in death by her loving husband William, Sr.
Survived by her dear children Elizabeth Scanlon (David Schrupp),
Jane (Michael) Malone, Barbara (William) Brouse, Connie (William) Doerr, and
William Scanlon, Jr. Grandmother to
Katie (Brad) Schroeder and Kevin (Bridget) Malone, Rebecca (Scott) Blankenship,
Colleen Brouse (Sean Davis), Sarah (David) Clark and Geoffrey Doerr.
Great-grandmother of nine. Sister to Gustave (the late Elizabeth) Dreyer. Also
survived by other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation will be held at Alexian Village Chapel, 9301 N.
76th St., Milwaukee, on Friday, April 19, 2013, from 10AM - 11AM with Services
at 11AM. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee
Co., WI, Obituary
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - October 10, 2018
Leona M. (Nee Blankenship) McGraw, Passed away following a long illness on October 5, 2018 at the
age of 81 [1937].
Leona and Eldon made their home in Wauwatosa, WI in 1975 following
relocation from California. Leona was a registered nurse. She enjoyed her
career at West Allis Hospital for 26 years.
Preceded in death by her loving husband Eldon E. McGraw, parents Leo and Bertha (Nee Sobba) and her brother John Joseph.
Survived by her cherished son Lee Eldon McGraw, sisters Cathryn Blankenship and Maryann Fisher and extended family and friends.
Visitation on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at St. Anne's Salvatorian
Campus-Chapel, 3800 N. 92nd Street, Milwaukee from 9 AM until the time of Mass
of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Private entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Oconto
+2016, Oconto Falls, Oconto Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/htrnews/obituary.aspx?n=Lewis-A-Cook&pid=180344065
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
on June 16, 2016
Lewis A. Cook, 78, of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, passed peacefully
into eternity on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his daughter's home. Lewis was
born on June 28, 1937 to Hubert L. Cook and Martha P. (Bork) Cook of Dalton
City, Illinois.
Lewis graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1955 and married Judith Blankenship of Shelbyville on July 27, 1958. They celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary in 2008. Louie farmed on the family farm and then became a
tool and die maker. After working in a few machine shops, he worked for
Borg-Warner Automotive for more than 30 years in Decatur, Dixon, and
Shelbyville, Illinois.
After retiring in 1999, he built and ran his own machining
business, Lake City Machine and Tool, in Shelbyville until 2006. After Judy's death in 2012, Louie
moved to his own home in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin to be near his daughter, and
her family. Louie was always active in church, gardening, and helping others,
and he was a meticulous craftsman and builder and talented in everything
mechanical. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and that was reflected in his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents, his brother David
F. Cook, and several in-laws.
Survivors include his daughter, Robin (Neil) Hamel of Oconto Falls,
WI; his son, Phillip (Rebecca) Cook of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Ariel
(Geoff) Johns of Green Bay, Rachel (Bimal) Rai of Spokane, WA; Caleb and David
Hamel of Oconto Falls; and Collin Cook and Laurie Smith of Texas; and four
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters and their husbands
and Judy's brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster
Ave, De Pere, on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. A brief
service of remembrance will be held at 7:00pm. Burial will take place at
Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville, Illinois.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Outagamie
2013, Appleton,
Outagamie Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on
January 18, 2013
Robert J. Pyatskowit, age 61, passed away on January 15, 2013, at
his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 24, 1951, in Keshena, WI;
the son of Andrew Sr. and Philomena (Waupoose) Pyatskowit. Robert's parents
passed away early in his life and he was blessed with two sets of foster
parents, Wesley and Marcella Kingston and Howard and Sandy Ganong Jr. He
graduated in 1970, from Suring High School. On July 21, 1972 he married Marian
Combes in Oshkosh. Robert worked at Kimberly Paper Mill for 37 years. He
enjoyed bowling, golfing, softball, hunting, camping and fishing. Robert was
blessed to be surrounded by his family this past Christmas and to spend lots of
time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert is survived by foster father, Howard Ganong Jr., his wife of
40 ½ years, Marian, five children, Robert W. (Melissa), Amanda (Christopher)
Schnell, Sandra (Ron) Babcock, Elizabeth (Adam Brown) Pyatskowit, and Mariah
Pyatskowit, honorary daughter, Wendy Burhans, 15 grandchildren, Nicole, Jesse
and Maggie Rose Pyatskowit, Nathan and Morgan Schnell, Ashley (Brent) Taylor,
Corey Babcock, Billie Jo Pyatskowit, Samantha Pyatskowit, Noah Babcock, Layne,
Zariea and Jase Brown, Mia Andrews and Silus Bork, two great-grandchildren,
Clayton and Evelyn Taylor, brothers and sisters, Andy (Cyndi) Pyatskowit, Al
(Gloria) Pyatskowit, Margaret (Rick) Straka, Marty (Tina) Ganong, Jimmy
(Robbie) Ganong and Andy Ganong, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee (Shari) Combes, Ruth Blankenship, Jean (Joe) Morien, Laura (Jeff) Wire, Frank (Lisa) Combes,
special aunt, Imogene Krueger and special cousin, Juli Schmidt, Robert is
further survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews
and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, foster parents, Wesley and
Marcella Kingston and Sandy Ganong, sister, Barbara Jean Pyatskowit ,
granddaughter Shannan Babcock, grandbaby Pyatskowit, brother-in-law, Jim Blankenship,
nephew, Christopher Combes, and parents-in-law, William and Althea Combes.
Funeral service for Robert will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday,
January 20, 2013, at Mountain Church of Christ, 14299 Cty Rd W, Mountain, WI;
with Pastor Rod Nielsen officiating. Interment will take place at Town of
Mountain Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Appleton, Outagamie
Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar.
9, 2017
JoAnn Roehl, 93, of
Appleton died Monday March 6, 2017. She was born January 8, 1924 in Chickasha,
OK, daughter of the late Marion and Lou (Priddy) Blankenship.
JoAnn was a member of First United Methodist Church, Appleton. She
was very active in several community organizations including the PEO
Sisterhood. JoAnn was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing bridge. She had a
passion for genealogy and even made a complete family genealogy book for her
children.
JoAnn was a wonderful, sweet lady who was much loved and admired.
She will be sorely missed.
JoAnn married Leonard Johnson on December 4, 1943. He preceded her
in death on September 18, 1972. She later married Carl Roehl on November 29,
1976. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1998.
JoAnn is survived by her four children: Judith (Stan) Clauson,
Colorado; Gale (Jean) Charbonneau, Quebec; Gary Johnson, Minnesota; and Karen
(Michael Boyd) Johnson, Washington; and two step sons: Rex (Joan) Roehl,
Illinois; and Eric (Kathy) Roehl, Texas.
A private family service for JoAnn will be held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Kaukauna, Outagamie
Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan.
18, 2017
Anna S. Deguisne, age 83, of Kaukauna, passed away on Friday,
January 13 at her home. She was born in Iola on May 6, 1933 to the late Gust
and Mabel (Clites) Olson.
Anna graduated with the class of 1951 at Iola High School. In July
of 1960, she was united in marriage to Martin Deguisne. They enjoyed 45 years
together until Martin's passing in 2005. Anna was a long-time member of Zion
Lutheran Church in Appleton and volunteered there for many years. She enjoyed
bowling and knitting, and adored her cats. She also loved to read, and had a
gift for writing stories.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gust and Mabel, husband
Martin, two brothers: Omar and Olaf Olson, a sister, Fern Goehring, and nephew
David Goehring.
She is survived by nieces
and nephews: Dan (Gerry Sauter) Goehring, Greenville, Deborah Blankenship, Forest Junction, Darryl (Linda) Goehring,
Elk Mound, WI, and Dorene (Greg) Pepin, Appleton; brother-in-law Donald M.
Goehring, Appleton, and sisters-in-law Sophie Deguisne, MN, and Reta Paetzold,
OR. She is further survived by many special members of her husband's family, as
well as many friends.
A funeral service will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, January 21,
at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St., Appleton, with Rev. John Czarnota
officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Portage
2015, Plover, Portage
Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Stevens Point Journal on May 6,
2015
After a long life well-lived, Mary Dolores Kuemmeth, age 86, passed
away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Whispering Pines in Plover. Mary was born in
Almond on December 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Edward and Regina
(Ostrowski) Czajkowski.
On August 25, 1951, she married George (Tom) Kuemmeth in Chicago
and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2003. Though her life was sometimes
touched with great sadness, Mary's life held even more laughter. She had a
quick wit, a kind and loving heart and a strong faith that brought her comfort
in hard times. She loved reading, playing bingo, bunco, pinochle and watching
sports. Mom had a smile for everyone whether she knew them or not.
Mary leaves behind nine loving children;
Regina (Steve) Wimmer; Colette (Kurt Lustig) Kuemmeth; Mary-Ellen Blankenship; Michael (Christine) Kuemmeth; Barbara
(James) Long; Peter (Kathy) Kuemmeth; Martin Kuemmeth; Steven Kuemmeth; Susan
(Patrick Burns) Kuemmeth. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George (Tom), an infant
sister and a son-in-law, Curtis Blankenship.
The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, May 8 at 10 AM at St.
Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Town of Buena Vista with Father Jim Trempe,
presiding. Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery, Heffron.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rock
2012, Beloit, Rock Co., WI, Obituary
Beloit Daily News (WI) - January 24, 2012
Mrs. Freda D. Myers, 79, of Beloit, passed away on Monday, January
23, 2012 at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1932 in
Middlesboro, Kentucky to George and Nanny (Blankenship) Monhollen.
She graduated from Bell County High School, Class of 1949. She was
first joined in marriage to Douglas T. Wilson in 1950. Later she was joined in
marriage to Gerald Myers in September 1979 at Harrogate, Tennessee. Mrs. Myers
was employed as an accountant at Adams Korn Kurl and at Kerry Ingredients. Her
hobbies and interests included Ho-Chunk Casino, camping, her grandchildren and
great grandchildren. She was a member of the Beloit Moose Club.
She is survived by her children: George D. Wilson – Clinton, Warren
K. Wilson – Beloit, Kimberly M. (Casey) Loerke – Beloit, Joyce A. Myers – S.
Beloit, and One sister Omega (Sammy) Murrell. Twelve grandchildren: Grant
(Rachel) Wilson, Renee Wilson, Casey B. Loerke, Hunter Loerke, Sara Loerke,
Jena Loerke, Michael Mathis, Daniel Mathis, Selena Hudson, Dakota Hudson,
Edward Dexter and Meadow Dexter. 4 great grandchildren: Grace Wilson, Brielle
Kohls (Wilson), Kara Wilson and Harley Mathis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband,
Douglas T. Wilson and her second husband, Gerald Myers, two brothers and three
sisters.
The Funeral Service for Mrs. Freda Myers will be held on Friday,
January 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kinzer Funeral Home funeral home. Burial
will be in Eastlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2473822&fh_id=13160
Ethel J. Kroshus, age 89, of Janesville, WI, died Tuesday, April 8,
2014 at Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville.
A Celebration of Ethel’s Life and Memorial Service will be at 12:00
P.M. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in rural Decorah
with Rev. Gary Lee officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.
Ethel Jeanette (Hanson) Kroshus was born September 18, 1924 in
rural Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of James and Elsie (Anderson) Hanson. Ethel
moved to California to marry the love of her life, Clifford L. Kroshus. They
were married April 7, 1942. Ethel completed her GED in California. They had
their first child (Rita) while Clifford was stationed in Florida with the Navy.
The family returned to Highlandville area in1948. Bonnie and Terry where added
to the family while living on the farm. Ethel was a devoted farmer's wife. When
the family gave up farming and moved to Decorah, that is when Ethel started
working outside the home. Ethel worked at Deco Products until they moved to
Kansas in 1964. Clifford started working at the Federal Prison in Leavenworth,
Kansas. Ethel worked as a shirt inspector at Nat Nast in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
In 1975, Cliff and Ethel moved to Wisconsin where Cliff worked at the Oxford
Federal Prison. After Cliff's retirement in 1983 they would spend their winters
in Arizona for 25 years. Cliff and Ethel had a lot of wonderful memories during
their golden years.
Ethel is survived by her three children: Rita Steele(Ed) of Winona,
MN, Bonnie Knutson (Richard) of Janesville, WI and Terry Kroshus(Rochelle) of
Rogers, AR. Ethel loved and was loved by her five grandchildren: Scott Steele(Kim), Matt Steele(Shari), Tod Blankenship(LuAnn), John
Knutson(Pam) and Ginny Kroshus; and by eleven great-grandchildren.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clifford on
February 24, 2010, and her beloved granddaughter, Traci Brammer on March 9,
2014.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rusk
+2012, Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.ricelakeonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=215&ArticleID=23685
Georgia Marilynn Irene (Moen) Blankenship of Ladysmith, formerly of Weyerhaeuser,
passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 in Rice Lake following a battle with
pancreatic cancer. Georgia was born on October 23, 1932 in Minneapolis and
lived there until 1955.
She graduated from Minneapolis Technical High School and attended
North Central Bible Institute. At North Central she met (William) Mark Blankenship from Wolf Point, Montana, whom she married
in 1954. The Blankenships lived in Lutesville, Missouri for several
years before moving to Weyerhaeuser in 1961. Georgia was a member of the
Assembly of God Church in Ladysmith and was active in various community
activities. She was an avid artist and cook, winning local awards for
paintings, baked items, and floats. She enjoyed writing poems, composing music,
and gardening. She played piano and organ for her church for 50 years, as well
as at nursing homes and other groups. Georgia's goal in life was to bring glory
to God and bring people to Jesus. She demonstrated her love for God in the way
she lived her life as a wife, mother, and active member of the community. Her
love of God was evident in everything she did.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mark and her
brother Fred (Dick) Moen of Fridley, Minnesota.
She is survived by her daughters
Marilynn (Fred) Nash of Weyerhaeuser, Jeanette Blankenship of St. Paul, Minnesota, Sharon (Keith) Larry of Gary, Indiana, Connie
(Brian) Ricke of Arlington, South Dakota and Sandy
(Gerry) Brylski of Apple Valley, Minnesota; son David of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her sister
Patricia Kikos of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandchildren Dan (Beth Ellen), Ben
and Jon Nash, Felicia Hunt, Jeremy, Marcus and Carissa Larry; Zachariah,
Samuel, Eliah and Andrew Ricke and Madeleine and Marcella Brylski and
great-grandchildren Shaniyah, Jordan and Mark.
Visitation for Georgia
Blankenship will be on Friday,
April 27 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There will also be a viewing at 10:00 a.m. Saturday prior to the funeral on
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Ladysmith
with lunch following.
SSDI; Blankenship, William M., 64,
17Apr1933 - 13Jul1997, Weyerhaeuser, Rusk, WI, MT-516-36-0263
Sauk
2017, Dellona, Sauk Co., WI, Obituary
Baraboo News-Republic (WI) - December 8, 2017
Daniel Lee Fitzpatrick, 65, of the town of Dellona, rural
Reedsburg, formerly of Wheeling Illinois, passed away suddenly at home Monday,
Dec. 4, 2017. He was born Nov. 13, 1952, to the late Robert Fitzpatrick and
Martha Voholetz.
On May 20, 1972, he married Cheryl Grabowski in Round Lake,
Illinois. Dan loved living in his log home in the woods, turkey hunting,
fishing and the Wisconsin outdoors. Always curious, a natural mechanic, Dan
could fix anything. Dan was always on top of current events and political news.
Dan and Cheryl were recently retired from OTR Expediting as
Landstar BCOs for the past 12 years. As team drivers with more than 1 million
miles, they enjoyed driving through our beautiful country in all 48 states and
Alaska.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; stepmother
Ruth; and his brother Robert Gene Fitzpatrick.
In addition to his wife Cheryl, Dan is survived by his children,
Amy (Jesse Linhart) Fitzpatrick of Reedsburg, and Daniel Lee (Amy McElroy)
Fitzpatrick; and grandchildren, Marissa, Shelby, Braden and Ethan of St.
Joseph, Illinois; sister-in-law Barbara Grabowski of Wheaton, Illinois; step father Bud (Katy) Blankenship of West Virginia; little sister Angela
(Bob) Springer and children of McHenry, Illinois; nephew Kevin (Kim)
Satterfield of Elgin, Illinois; step sister, Terri (Ron) Pickens-Bridwell of
Rockford, Illinois, half-brothers and
sisters; Paul Blankenship, Debra (Keith)
Alwardt, Mitchell Blankenship, Allen (Cathy) Blankenship ; and many other distant family members and friends.
Memorial services for Dan will take place in the spring at Pleasant
Memorial Park in Murphysboro, Illinois.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Sauk City, Sauk Co., WI, Obituary
Sauk Prairie Eagle (WI) - August 14, 2013
Charles "Chuck" John Henning Jr., 81, passed away at his
home in Sauk City on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. He was born in Prairie du Sac on
March 25, 1932 to the late Charles J. and Wilma (Janney) Henning Sr.
Chuck was a graduate of Prairie du Sac High School and later served
in the United States Army during the Korean War. He farmed for many years and
later worked at the cable company creating the infrastructure that connects
Sauk City and Prairie du Sac. After retirement, he worked seasonally at the
Co-op Agronomy Center. Chuck married Jan Zimmerman on Oct., 16, 1981. He
enjoyed fishing and camping. Chuck was a member of the First United Church of
Christ, served on the parish council and was a past member of the choir.
He is survived by his wife, Jan; four sons, Ray (Janis Schauger)
Henning of Sauk City, Mike Henning of Prairie du Sac, Tim Henning of Prairie du
Sac, and Peter Lashock of Hartford; five grandchildren,
Amanda Henning, Jade, Ivory and Christopher Blankenship and Nicole Lashock; a sister, Sarah Hoffman;
special caregiver, Peggy; many nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many
friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
stepfather, Carl Schwanke; brother, Raymond; sister, Charlotte Link; and
daughter-in-law, Nancy Schwartz.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013
at First United Church of Christ, Sauk City. Burial with Military Honors
accorded by the Lachmund Cramer VFW Post of Prairie du Sac will follow in the
Prairie du Sac Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sawyer
2017, Seeley, Sawyer
Co., WI, Obituary
Sawyer County Record (Hayward, WI) - September 6, 2017
Rick Alan Hochstein, age 62, of Seeley, Wis passed away on Friday,
September 1, 2017 at his home. He was born October 18, 1954 in Colgate, Wis the
son of Howard and Ruth (Shilder) Hochstein.
Rick was raised in Colgate and attended school there. After his
schooling Rick began work at Evenrude, then as a machinist or tool maker for a
metal refinery. Rick worked until 1996 when he moved to Seeley. Rick worked in
Hayward and met Vicki
Blankenship who he married on
November 13, 2015 in Sun City, AZ. Rick enjoyed hunting, walleye fishing,
trapping and riding motorcycles. He loved his black lab and will be remembered
as an easy going person who liked to help others. He was a member of the Spider
Lake Church.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gary
and Wayne Hochstein.
Rick is survived by his wife, Vicki; five step-children, Thomas
Schnepper, Jason (Kim) Schnepper, Daniel Schnepper, Casey (Courtney) Birk,
Ashley (Matt) Birk; eight step grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Suelynn
Hochstein; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating Rick's life will be held at 11:00
a.m. on Saturday, September 16th, at the Spider Lake Church with Pastor Gary
Hilgendorf officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Vernon
2013, Genoa, Vernon Co., WI, Obituary
La Crosse Tribune (WI) - January 10, 2013
George Alvin Jambois, 86, of Genoa passed away peacefully Jan., 7,
2013, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse [La Crosse Co., WI], from injuries sustained in a motor
vehicle accident. He was born Jan. 25, 1926, in Genoa to Dominic and Elizabeth
(Groeschel) Jambois.
George was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air
Corps in Japan. He was married to Shirley Ann Schultz on Oct. 21, 1950, at St.
Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stoddard, where he was a member.
George worked for La Crosse Trailer Co. until its closure. George then worked
for Peabody Coal Co. at Dairyland Power Cooperative in Genoa, retiring in 1997.
He then went on to work for the village of Genoa, serving the people and
community he loved the most. George loved the outdoors, especially fishing with
his lifelong, boyhood friend, Edward Ghelfi. George was an avid outdoorsman who
enjoyed everything nature had to offer. He was a member of the Genoa American
Legion Post 246. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; seven children, Kathy
(Russell) Hayden, Nancy (John) Wrobel, Timothy (Lori) Jambois, Todd (Pamela)
Jambois, Andrea (John) Panka, Craig (Michelle) Jambois, and Heidi (Brian)
Rosenow; nine grandchildren, Aric Bernhardt
(Deanna Laird), Tracey (Aaron) Dimmig, Tera (Matt) Blankenship , Kayla Jambois, Nicole, Gregory, and
Aubrey Jambois, and Tyler and Dominic Rosenow; eight great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Florente (Patsy) Jambois and Duane Jambois; two brothers-in-law,
Phillip (Darlene) Schultz and Kenneth (Patricia) Schultz; his sister-in-law,
Darlene Jambois; and many nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his parents; his son in infancy,
Steven; an infant sister; his in-laws, Rueben and Winnie Schultz; his brothers,
Harris and William; his sister-in-law, Janice Jambois; and former
sisters-in-laws, Betty, Marion, and Marsha Jambois.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at St.
Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 303 N. Main St., Stoddard, Wis. Pastor
Phil Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in the Stoddard Village Cemetery,
with military honors by the Genoa American Legion Post 246 and the U.S. Army
Air Corps Funeral Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Genoa, Vernon
Co., WI, Obituary
On Tuesday morning, May 24th, our Mom, Shirley A. (Mrs. George)
Jambois, 83, of Genoa, WI, received her angel wings and joined our Dad in
heaven. She was born on October 12, 1932 in Fountain City, WI to Rueben and
Winnie (Irmscher) Schultz.
At the age of 12 her family moved to Genoa. Shirley graduated in
1950 from Viroqua High School. On October 21, 1950 she was united in marriage
to the love of her life, George A. Jambois at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church
in Stoddard. Shirley loved spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and family gatherings were an
important part of our lives. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and
friend.
She is survived by her children whom they referred to as “their
pride and joy”, Kathy (Russell) Hayden, Nancy (John) Wrobel, Timothy (Lori)
Jambois, Todd (Pam) Jambois, Andrea Jambois, Craig (Michelle) Jambois, and
Heidi (Brian) Rosenow, her grandchildren,
Aric Bernhardt, Tracy (Aaron) Dimmig, Tera (Matt) Blankenship, Nicole, Greg, Aubrey, and Kayla Jambois,
and Tyler and Dominic Rosenow, eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Bud
(Darlene) Shultz and Ken (Pat) Schultz, two brothers-in-law, Florente (Patsy)
Jambois and Duane Jambois, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband George in 2013, a son
Steven in infancy, her parents, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Harris and
Darlene Jambois, Bill and Marcia Jambois, Janice Jambois, Betty Jambois, and
Marian Jambois.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM
at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Stoddard. Pastor Silas Schmitzer will
officiate. Burial will be in the Stoddard Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Walworth
+2013, Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.dailyunion.com/obituaries/article_55326e32-cc63-11e2-92cb-0019bb30f31a.html
Winson C. “Dutch” Blankenship of Whitewater, entered into eternal life May 30, 2013, at the age
of 87. He was born on Aug. 4, 1925, in Camden County, Missouri.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II from
1942-46. He graduated from Missouri Valley College, and received a masters
degree from Emporia State Teachers College in Kansas. He received a doctorate
in education from Oklahoma State University. He was a professor at the University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 25 years until his retirement in 1989. Dutch was
active in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Whitewater, various state educational
societies, and the Masonic Lodge. He served as a counselor for Alcoholics
Anonymous and was an avid motorcycle rider, teaching motorcycle safety courses
for many years in Janesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Esther; brother, Donald; and
son-in-law, Sammy.
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth; loving father of Joyce of Blue Springs, Mo., Richard (Nancy) of
Waukesha, Sarah Maher (Charles) of Naperville, Ill., and Susan Kremer (Christopher) of Harvard, Ill.; loving grandfather of
Jeffery (Julie), Scott, Karen (William), Kathryn, Nicole (Joshua), Matthew,
Lauren, Michael and Noelle; and great-grandfather of Sammie Lee. He will be
fondly remembered by his step granddaughters, Heather (Justin), Holly (Kevin),
Kellie and their children.
Visitation will be at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St.
in Whitewater, on Thursday, June 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a memorial
service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI, Obituary
http://www.dailyunion.com/obituaries/article_725e9228-9102-11e4-b1ae-d7fc1bb9a17e.html
Elizabeth “Betty” A. Blankenship, of Whitewater,
entered into eternal life on Dec. 27, 2014, at the age of 83. She was born on
May 20, 1931, in Marshall, Mo.
Betty graduated from Missouri Valley
College in Marshall in 1952, and received a masters degree in library science
from the University of Denver in 1953. She and Dutch were married in Marshall
on Nov. 20, 1954. She worked as a librarian in Kansas City, Mo.; Stillwater,
Okla.; and Peoria, Ill. She then lived in Wichita Falls, Texas, before moving
in 1964 to Whitewater where she was employed by the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater library for 25 years until her retirement in 1989. Betty
and Dutch moved to Gulf Shores, Ala., for several years before returning to
Whitewater in 2003.
Betty was a member of the St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church in Whitewater, and served as state president of the American Association
of University Women. After her retirement, she rediscovered the artistic talent
she possessed in her early years, and created many treasured paintings over the
years. She enjoyed traveling a great deal. Her favorite destinations were Mexico,
England, Ireland and Italy.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband
of 58 years, Winson ”Dutch”; and parents, Celsus and Esther Booth.
Betty was the loving mother of Richard (Nancy) of
Waukesha, Sarah Maher (Charles) of Naperville, Ill., and Susan Kremer (Christopher) of Harvard,
Ill.; loving stepmother of Joyce Watson of Blue Springs, Mo.; grandmother of
Kathryn, Nicole (Joshua), Matthew, Lauren, Michael and Noelle; and sister of
Austin Booth of Fort Collins, Colo. Betty will be remembered fondly by her step
granddaughters, Heather (Justin), Holly (Kevin), Kellie and their children.
Washburn
2012, Minong, Washburn Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Idaho Statesman on October 19,
2012
Kenneth Eugene Hukill was born on November 27, 1920 to Elsie Faye
and Homer A. Hukill in Grand River, Iowa. He died on September 11, 2012 in
Minong, Wisconsin with his wife Joan, daughter Caroline, and faithful dog Missy
by his side.
Ken had four siblings; Dennis Dean Hukill Sr., Mildred Miller,
Betty Jean Miller, and David Hukill. He worked hard to help his family during
the depression while attending school as well. He was part of the Stanberry
High School graduating class of 1938 in Stanberry, Missouri. After graduation,
he married Daisy Mae Smith and they soon relocated to Idaho, driving across the
country in an old Model A Ford.
Ken started a job with the Union Pacific Railroad in Pocatello,
Idaho. He enlisted in the Navy to serve his country during World War II. He was
a Water Tender on a refueling tanker called the U.S.S. Escambia, stationed in
Pearl Harbor from January 1944 through December 1945. He was honorably
discharged from the Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class and returned to Idaho
and his job with the railroad. Union Pacific relocated him to Glenns Ferry,
Idaho where he bought a small farm and spent countless hours railroading,
farming, and raising his family of four daughters; Sharon, Caroline, Kenny and
Linda. Ken lived in the Glenns Ferry area for twenty five years but lost his
love for railroading when the mighty steam engines were retired.
He was divorced from Daisy He quit the railroad and moved to Moyie
Springs, Idaho where he bought a dairy farm and started a new career with his
new wife Marilyn and children. He had only operated the dairy farm for a short
time when the fire danger became extreme everywhere in the west. The Forest
Service plead for help. Ken answered the call which led to a permanent job with
the Forest Service for the next twenty five years.
Once again Ken's marriage ended; but while he was working at
Sylvanite Ranger Station he met his wife, Joan. They spent 35 years together.
Ken retired in 1985 from the Forest Service in Wise River, Montana and moved to
Montpelier, Idaho to be closer to family. He bought another small farm and
enjoyed raising cattle, cutting wood, being retired, and doing all the things
he always thought he should have done yesterday. In 1994, he made the decision
to return to his boyhood home of Missouri where he bought some property and
lived for a short time. Later he moved to Minong, Wisconsin to be with his
wife, Joan.
Ken made many friends in all the different places he lived and will
be remembered by many as one of the hardest working people they ever knew. He
loved to work but he also knew how to have fun. He never missed a family
wedding or graduation. He loved family gatherings, especially Thanksgiving
which often fell on his birthday so it was a double celebration and a chance to
have his favorite lemon meringue pie.
Ken is survived by his wife Joan; daughters Sharon Kay Biersner, Caroline Faye Larsen, Kenny, Jean Blankenship of Boise, Idaho and Linda Sue Fleming of
Phoenix, Arizona; stephchildren: Robin Couch (Jim) Ward, Randy (Stormy) Couch,
Blake (Sandy) Couch, Vera (Mark) Smith, Kenneth McLeod, Charles (Pat) McLeod,
Mary LcLeod, and Judi (Greg) Williams; sisters Mildred (Clyde) Hulet of McFall,
Missouri, Betty Jean Smith of Spokane, Washington and brother David Hukill of
Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren: Gary (Tami) McKeeth, Lori McKeeth (Mike)
Ebert, William (Stacy) Larsen, Tamera Larsen Wahl (Ron) Lewno, Robert Plane,
Paula Plane Brown, and John Plane; great grandchildren: Brandi (Klimko)
Johnson, Joshua Kenneth Larsen, Samantha Larsen, Zach Wahl, Jordan Wahl,
Heather (McKeeth) Walker, Kimberlee (McKeeth) Remington, Corbin McKeeth,
Annalyse (McKeeth) Sanders, McKenzie McKeeth, Savannah McKeeth, Sarah Ebert,
Nitaha Griffin, Kendra Benson, Aaron Clayton, several great-great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death by his mother,
father, brother Dennis, grandsons Anthony Plane and Devin Fleming, and his
beloved Border Collie Happy.
A military graveside service will be held in Troy, Montana, to be
announced at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Waukesha
2016, Pewaukee, Waukesha
Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on
July 27, 2016
Mary Jane (Nee Hubbard ) Gill, of Pewaukee found peace with Jesus
and reunited with her husband James and infant daughter on Friday, July 22,
2016 at the age of 73. She was born to the late Vilas and Maxine Hubbard on
July 2, 1943 in Sparta, WI.
Mary Jane graduated from UW-LaCrosse and became a teacher in West
Allis. It was in West Allis where she met and married James Edward Gill on July
27, 1968. After time at home raising her daughters, she returned to work as an
Office Manager for Kwik Kopy Printing with retirement in 2008. She found joy in
cooking for others, spending time with her family and visiting with good
friends.
Mary Jane is survived by her loving daughters Jennifer (Ken) Brunnbauer and Melissa Blankenship (Scott Heyerdahl), grandchildren; Nayla,
Carson, Julia, and Rachel, sister; Delores (Bill) Huber of St. Louis Park, MN. Further
survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation from 11 AM-12:45 PM.
Funeral Service 1 pm, Friday, July 29 at Shepherd of the Hills
Church, N36W24130 Pewaukee Rd., Pewaukee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Waukesha, Waukesha
Co., WI, Obituary
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - October 27, 2017
Marilyn I. (Nee Siedow) Rehrauer, Joined her Lord and Savior October 23, 2017, age 89.
Preceded in death by her husband James.
Cherished and loving mother of Lynn (James) Brown, Karen Rehy, and Nancy (Richard) Blankenship. Beloved sister of Clarence (Vi) Siedow.
Survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish 225 S.
Hartwell Ave., Waukesha, WI. Entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richard B.
Blankenship – b.22Jul1957 – Waukesha, WI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB9J-WYT
Relatives -
Nancy J. Blankenship.
Washington
2015, West Bend,
Washington Co., WI, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3353085&fh_id=10523
Lorraine M. Schlessinger, nee Binder, of West Bend, formerly of
Jackson, died on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Manor Care in Fond du Lac, [Fond
du Lac Co., WI] at the age
of 91 years. She was born on November 12, 1923 in Millador, WI to the late John
and Matilda (nee Fait) Binder.
On November 29, 1941, she was united in marriage to Charles F.
Schlessinger in Milwaukee. Charles predeceased March 5, 2004.
From 1961 until 1974, Lorraine worked as a manager at Spiegel’s.
She then was employed at area nursing homes, including the Samaritan Health
Center, from 1977 until 1982. Prior to her retirement in 1993, she worked as a
home health care assistant.
Survivors include 1 son Charles J., Sr. (Carol) Schlessinger of
Jackson; 1 daughter-in-law Doreen Schlessinger of Big Bend; 4 grandchildren:
Charles, Jr. (Tracy) of Port Washington, Todd (Mindy) of Port Washington, Angie
Verre of Waukesha and Terri of Indiana; 7 great-grandchildren Spencer, Dayle,
Victoria, Charles, III, Katie, Neil and Stephanie; 1 sister Lucille (Carl)
Chovan of Desert Springs, CA; 1 sister-in-law Dorothy Lieg of West Bend;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death
by 1 son John, 1 granddaughter Lori Stroessner, 1 grandson James, 1
grandson-in-law Steve Verre, 1 sister Joan Morey, 1 sister-in-law Delores Blankenship and 3
brothers-in-law Richard Lieg, Edwin Schlessinger and George (Joann)
Schlessinger.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at
11:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Slinger with Rev. Richard Stoffel
presiding. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Union Cemetery in Waukeba.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, West Bend, Washington
Co., WI, Obituary
Washington County Daily News (WI) - December 8, 2018
Franklin C. Bales, 91, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5,
at his home surrounded by his family. Franklin was born Feb. 14, 1927,
Valentine's Day. This was appropriate since there was great love shown by
Franklin for each of the family members in his very large extended family and
he was loved by each family member as well.
The greatest love was for his wife of 70 years, Margaret. This
special 70th anniversary on Sept. 25, 2018, was honored with an event at the
family farm attended by more than 40 family members. This was the dairy farm
that Franklin was born on, grew up on, worked as a dairy farm and continued to
live on in retirement until he passed away. The farm will be a century farm
next year being in the Bales family for 100 years.
Franklin will always be known for his happy laugh, storytelling,
willing ness to help anyone no matter how busy farm life kept him, being a
trusted advisor and always leading by example on how to live a good Christian
life. But most of all Franklin was devoted to Margaret and as a team they grew
more than crops and produced more than milk on their beloved family farm. They
grew and produced a strong family as well. Franklin and Margaret never missed
Sunday Mass until age prevented travel. Mealtime prayers, evening rosary, while
holding hands and prayers throughout the day exemplified their devout faith.
Over the years extensive travel was made throughout the country Sheepshead was
a passion of his and Franklin and Margaret had several groups of friends they
played with over the years. Franklin has now played his last hand but we are
sure that if sheepshead is played in heaven, he is already dealing out the
cards. Well into his 80s, Franklin volunteered at the Samaritan Health Center,
St. Frances Cabrini and Meals on Wheels.
Franklin was the son of Frank C. and Agnes (nee Bahr) Bales and was
predeceased by his parents; his son, Paul in 1981; as well as six brothers and
sisters, Ray (Loretta), Alex (Marie), Sylvester (Alice), Delores (Robert)
Hoeft, Rosalie (Walter) Hoeft and Sylvia Belunes.
Franklin is survived by his sons, Larry (Ruth Ann) Bales and Jim
(Mayuli) Bales, and daughters, Kathy
(Rick) Stodola, Geralyn (Gary) Kobs, Rosemary (Erv) Kutz and Joan (Darren) Blankenship. He is also survived by grandchildren,
Brenda (Brent) Henschel, Jackie (Jeff) Beers, Nathan (Rachael) Stodola, Luke
Stodola, Claire Stodola, Fernando Bales, Stephanie Bales, Tommy Bales, Ingrid
(Andrew) Boutin, Andy Bales, Jason (Melissa) Kobs, Jessica Kobs, Kevin Kobs,
Mitchell Kutz, Tyler Kutz and Ryan Kutz, as well as great-grandchildren, Bryce
Henschel, Cayden Henschel, Carter Henschel, Macey Henschel, Ella Henschel,
Ashton Beers, Andrew Beers, Alicia Beers, Amaya Beers, Alex Beers, Lillian
Stodola, Madeline Kobs and Grace Kobs. He is further survived by his brother-
in-law, Eugene Belunes, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 4 pm, on Monday, Dec. 10, at
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church (1025 S. Seventh Ave., West Ben.d Burial
will take place Tuesday in Holy Angels Cemetery. The Schmidt Funeral Home in
West Bend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Darren M.
Blankenship – b.15Feb1964 - Madison, WI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5LN-MH1
Relatives -
Charles K. Blankenship, Constance M. Blankenship, Constance M. Blankeship, Joan
T. Blankenship
Waukesha
2014, Mukwonago, Waukesha
Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on
Jan. 12, 2014 -
Lucille Blankenship,
was born into Eternal Life on January 4, 2014, at the age of 101.
She is the loving mother of Susan (late
Michael) Spielbauer of Florence, KY, Walter (Ximena) Blankenship Jr. of Huntersville, NC, and Joan (Uwe) Jagiella of Mukwonago, WI. Proud grandmother of Matthew,
Nikolas, Erika, Christina, and Sophia. She is further survived by her brother
William Schubert of Baraboo, WI, nieces and nephews.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Walter
Blankenship Sr., a
granddaughter Heika Spielbauer, and a sister Ida Wisniewski.
Private family services were held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Winnebago
2013, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Oshkosh Northwestern on Dec. 26,
2013
Nicholas W. Davidson, age 27, of Oshkosh, died Sunday December 22,
2013 in Green Lake, [Green
Lake Co.], Wisconsin. He
was born on March 13, 1986 in Oshkosh the son of Barry and Anita Cartwright
Davidson. He was a graduate of Omro High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing,
spending time in the outdoors, drawing and music.
He is survived by his parents Barry and Anita Davidson of Oshkosh,
three sisters Tammy(Dan) Blankenship,
Teresa(Matt) Stevens all of Belvedere, IL., Shannon Andris of Oshkosh, his
maternal grandmother LaVerne Cartwright of Oshkosh, several nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends Farleigh, Darcie, Ryan, Calvin and
countless others whose lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Paul
Cartwright, paternal grandparents Mabel Hauri and William Davidson, and his Aunt
Joanna Kubly.
A visitation will be held on Saturday December 28, 2013 at
Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes-Westside beginning at 1 p.m. A time of sharing of
memories and stories about Nicholas will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Oshkosh Northwestern from Feb.
20 to Feb. 23, 2014
Bernard J. "Bernie" Rost Jr., age 69, of Oshkosh, passed
away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born on
November 28, 1944, in San Francisco, California. Bernie was the son of Bernard
J. Rost Sr. and Ethel R. Flitcroft Rost, and was married to his high school
sweetheart, Donna J. Zuehlke on October 7, 1967, in Oshkosh. Bernie was a 1963
graduate of Oshkosh High School.
After high school he worked at Universal Foundry, Basler Flight
Service and Oshkosh Truck Corp. Bernie spent most of his working years as a
marine mechanic at Mercury Marine and retired in January of 2009. After years
of entrepreneurship, he founded Rost Repair and Storage, LLC. Bernie served in
the National Guard during the Vietnam War and this service reinforced his love
of country and resulted in friendships that would last throughout his life.
Bernie loved spending time with his family and friends. "Rumpa" was
always devoted to his granddaughters; weather it was a sporting event, a
concert, having all the girls over for a sleep over, taking them swimming, or
the precious hours spent babysitting his "girls", he loved it all.
Grandpa lived for those moments and the memories they created will forever be
cherished by his granddaughters. Bernie also loved sharing his love of hunting
with his granddaughters and those who had a willingness to connect with the
great outdoors. Bernie was at his happiest spending time with his loved ones at
the hunting cottage. He will be greatly missed by all of his cousins.
Bernie is survived by his two sons, Bernard J. (Sandi) Rost III, of
Neenah; and Michael R. (Renee) Rost of Oshkosh; his granddaughters, Amelia
Bates, Lyndsey, Harper, Rachel, Gretchen, and Paige Rost. He is also survived
by his sisters, Beverly Blankenship of North Carolina; and Linda Peters of
Oshkosh; his brother, Richard (Vivian) Rost Sr. of Milwaukee; as well as nieces, Teresa (Steve) Blankenship Parish, Cherise
(Cameron) Hafemeister, and Robin Maness; nephews,
Brad (Lesley) Blankenship, Richard (Carolyn) Rost and Tony Rost; great-nieces, Ashley Hafemeister and Taylor (Zach) Blankenship Greeley, and
great-nephews, Jesse and Dalton Rost. He is also survived by his mother-in-law,
June Zuehlke of Oshkosh; brother-in-law, Michael Zuehlke of Oshkosh;
sister-in-law, Wendy (Robyn) Schnell of Illinois; nephew, Charles (Katie)
Schnell of Illinois; niece, Kristin (Jeremy Smith) Schnell of Illinois;
great-nephew, Raylan Schnell, great-niece, Kenzie Smith. He is also survived by
a daughter-in-law, Robin (Paul) Kolarik of Greenville.
Bernie was preceded in death by his loving bride, Donna; his
parents; father-in-law, Raymond Zuehlke; brother-in-laws,
Gary L. Blankenship and David J. Peters and a nephew, Herb
Maness.
Funeral services for Bernie will be held on Sunday, February 23,
2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S.
Westhaven Drive in Oshkosh. The Rev. William Van DeKreeke will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Oshkosh Northwestern from Nov.
29 to Dec. 2, 2015
Doris Audrey Stieg, age 90, passed away peacefully at Park View
Health Center. Doris was born on March 13, 1925 to the late Clarence and Mae
Belle Sherburn in Fond Du Lac, WI.
She married Harold Stieg on September 5, 1942; together they had 7
loving children. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church. Doris loved
to play Bingo and would drive people for the senior center.
Doris is survived by her daughters,
Janet (Bill) Guell, Barbara Stieg, Sandra (Jeff) Knutson, Debbra (Pat) Blankenship,
Katherine Stieg; son, Kenneth (Therese) Stieg; 15 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold "Babe";
her daughter, Mary Lavellee; brother, Ray Sherburn; sisters, Fern Lamore, and
Florence Abraham.
A Memorial service for Doris will be at Lake View Memorial Park on
Friday December 4, 2015 at 11AM. Pastor Ted Drewson will be officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wood
2016, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
on Oct. 7, 2016
Connie L. Provost, age 58, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI died
unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, [Marathon Co.,] WI. She was born September 15, 1958 in
Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Robert and Janet (Vandehey) Manz.
Connie married Jeff Provost on November 28, 1987. Connie was
employed at McCain Foods for the past 30 plus years. Connie enjoyed traveling
on many vacations with her husband, especially their boat trip to St. Louis and
to Virginia to visit their daughter Nicole, Robbie and the boys, Aiden and
Alex. She also spent a lot of fun times with family and friends. Connie was a
very thoughtful person, always thinking of others before herself.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, maternal and paternal
grandparents and infant brother, Robert.
Connie is survived by her husband Jeff; daughter Nicole
(Significant other-Robbie and his sons, Aiden and Alex) Provost; sisters,
Cheryl (Kim) Manz, Caren (Joel) Mathews and Cathie (Steve) Buchberger, brother,
Chris (Julie) Manz; mother-in-law, Barb Schooley; father-in-law, Jerry Provost;
sister-in-law, Cheryl (John) Blankenship and
brother-in-law, Kevin Provost. Connie is further survived by nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services are 1:30 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Ritchay
Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. Milt Van Natta will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Obituary
Published in Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
on May 10, 2017
Gerald J. Provost, age 77, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away
unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his cabin in the town of Rome. He was
born November 27, 1939 in Wisconsin Rapids to Emery and Mathilda (Hamm)
Provost.
Gerald was employed by Consolidate Papers Inc. in the Wisconsin
Rapids Division as a blade coater operator and later a supervisor, retiring in
2000. Gerald was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and time at
his cabin in Rome.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan; brother,
Richard; and daughter-in-law, Connie.
Gerald is survived by three children:
Jeffrey Provost of Wisconsin Rapids, Cheryl (John) Blankenship of Virginia, and Kevin Provost of
Woodbury, Minnesota; three granddaughters:
Nicole Provost, and Jessica and
Erica Blankenship; and one brother: Tom (Thea) Provost of Wisconsin Rapids.
There will be no public service or visitation in accordance with
Gerald's wishes. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is assisting the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com