Elwyn Arthur Al’ Bagley
TREMPEALEAU, Wis. Al Bagley, 89, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 21, 2008, at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse.
Al was born Aug. 9, 1918, in Wilson, Mich., the son of Eleanor and Arthur Bagley. He grew up in Marinette, Wis., where he graduated from Marinette High School. He was a freshman at Carroll College in 1941 and signed up for the Army Reserve in 1942. He was called to active duty in 1943 and proudly served in the Army Infantry for three years. Upon discharge, he returned to Carroll College and graduated in 1948. He met Carol Stimson at Carroll College, and they were married April 18, 1949, and just celebrated their 59th anniversary. Al worked for the YMCA from 1948 to 1956 in Milwaukee, Madison and Minneapolis. He was director of the Republican Party, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, from 1956 to 1962. From 1962 to 1968, he was executive director of the Republican Finance Commit-tee of Wisconsin. He and his wife and five children lived in Madison during this time.
In 1968, Al founded his own company in South Bend, Ind. Al Bagley and Associates Inc. provided capital fund raising, public relations, international management and marketing counsel. Al also served as finance director of the United Way of St. Joseph County in South Bend. During his working years in South Bend, Al and his family lived in neighboring Niles, Mich., where his five children graduated from Niles High School. Al and Carol moved to Trempealeau in 1997. In retirement, Al served on the Trempealeau County Tourism Counsel, The Wisconsin Great River Promotional Committee, and was appointed to the Governor’s Mississippi River Parkway Commission. He was a member of Trempealeau United Methodist Church, Trempealeau Lion’s Club, Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce and Trempealeau Community Heritage Society, Inc. He was honored to be the Trempealeau Citizen of the Year in 2001.
Al enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, and Big Ten college football and was a season ticket holder at the University of Michigan for over 30 years. He loved camping at Perrot State Park while his children were growing up and later enjoyed living in Trempealeau on the Mississippi River during his retirement.
Al is survived by Carol and his five children, Anne Bagley of Ann Arbor, Mich., Patrick Bagley of Oak Lawn, Ill., Kathleen “Kit” Locke (Jack) of Trempealeau, Wis., Tim Bagley of Los Angeles and Daniel Bagley of New York City; six grandchildren, Grace (Jake Viner), John, Sarah and Ben Locke of Trempealeau, Wis., Madelyne and Marlena Bagley of Oak Lawn, Ill., and Step Granddaughter Jeannine Walaszek (John) of Antioch, Ill. He has one great-grandson, Jordan Al Viner and one stepgreat-granddaughter Kayla Walaszek. His sister, Joyce Wiese, lives in La Crosse and niece, Barbara Wiese, lives in Waupaca, Wis., and niece Deborah Wiese lives in Port Townsend, Wash. He has three great-nieces, Jennifer Shilling (Chris) of La Crosse, Dana Sampson (Michael) of Arizona and Joy Ehlenfeldt of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lenore Harris; daughter-in-law, Claudia Bagley; brother-in-law, Nathan Wiese; and niece, Lynn Ehlenfeldt, and her husband, Richard.
Funeral services for Al will be held at the United Methodist Church in Trempealeau on Thursday, April 24 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Betsy Miller-Ruben officiating. Burial will follow at Trempealeau Public Cemetery. There will be visitation today, April 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Trempealeau and also on Thursday from 10 a.m. to time of services.
Casket bearers will be his sons, Patrick, Timothy and Daniel Bagley; grandsons, John and Benjamin Locke and also Robert Beardsley.
Memorials may be designated to Bethany Riverside Nursing Home, Gundersen Lutheran Hospice or Trempealeau United Methodist Church.
Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona, Minn.
Words of sympathy and remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com.
Gerald K. Bishop
WILDWOOD, Fla./VIROQUA, Wis. Gerald K. Bishop, 92, of Wildwood and formerly of Viroqua died Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Gerald was born March 8, 1916, in Avalanche, rural Viroqua, to Arthur and Gunda (Borrison) Bishop. He graduated from Viroqua High School and joined the Army Air Corps in September 1941, serving during World War II until 1945. Gerald was recalled to service, now called the U.S. Air Force, serving one year in Korea. Gerald chose to make the Air Force his career, spending nine years in South Ridge, Mich., working in aircraft maintenance on combat aircraft. He went on to serve at Shepherd Field and Loves Field, both in Texas. Gerald was certified to repair every combat aircraft engine in service at the time, except for the Black Bird aircraft engine. He went on to serve in Germany for two years teaching aircraft maintenance where he was promoted to senior master sergeant before retiring in 1967.
Gerald was Past Master of LaBelle Lodge 84 F.&A.M., Viroqua; Member of La Crosse York Rite Bodies Cammandrey 009; Knights Templar Smith Chapter 13, La Crosse; Smith Council 10 of Wisconsin; Shriners of North America A.A.O.N.M.S., Bahia Temple, Orlando, Fla.; and life member of VFW Post 3032, of Viroqua.
On March 6, 1948, Gerald married Garda (Nelson) Schreier. Garda died in December 1970. On Oct. 17, 1972, Gerald married Doris (Cade) Larsen. Living in Viroqua, Gerald worked for the postal service and with Doris was active in the Immanuel Lutheran Church. In 1983, Gerald and Doris moved to Wildwood to enjoy their golden years living at Continental Country Club Retirement Village. Though retired, Gerald and Doris worked at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for 12 years and were very active members. Doris died April 18, 2007.
Gerald is survived by a son-in-law, Howard Call; sisters-in-law: Ester Cade and Bernice Cade; and nephews and nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; wife, Garda; step-daughter, Loretta Call; sister, Genevieve Rhodes; brothers, Gordon and Paul Bishop; brothers-in-law, Perry and Chester (Bob) Cade; and sister-in-law, Nola Cade.
A very special thanks goes to neighbors, Maxine and Russ Nero, for their exceptional care given to Gerald daily; to Bob McDonald and others for many trips while Doris was ill; and to Linda Fugate and Susan Turner of Assisted Care Inc. for providing 24-hour care at his home since his stroke last August.
Funeral memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Fla., Pastor Thomas Church officiating, with burial and military honors at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla., at 1 p.m.
Memorials may be made in Gerald’s name to The Shriner’s Burn Centers, Zor Shrine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., 575 ZOR Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719; Bahia Temple, Orlando, Fla.; or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Leesburg, Fla.
In accordance with Gerald and Doris’ wishes, they will be jointly buried at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
Online condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com
Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family locally.
James JB’ H. Blaschko
ARCADIA, Wis. James “JB” H. Blaschko, 61, of Arcadia passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born in St. Peter, Minn., on Nov. 10, 1946, to Harold and Irene (Dailey) Blaschko. On April 26, 1969, Jim married Janice Skroch.
He is survived by his wife, Janice of Arcadia; three children, Brian (Debbie) and Brady, both of Arcadia, and Jennifer (Josh) Eager of Farmington, Minn.; five grandchildren, Payton, Mackenzie, Easton, Ethan and Ella; three brothers, David (Shelby) of Independence, Wis., and Charles (Jo) and Allan (Karen), both of Arcadia; two sisters, Lori (Tom) Herbert of Onalaska, Wis., and Lisa (Bob) Guza of Independence, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Jim in death were his parents and two brothers, Dale and Gordon.
In 1955, the Blaschko family moved from Le Center, Minn., to Arcadia and bought a partnership in the newspaper. They were also a major printer for the School Form & Supply Company. Jim graduated from Arcadia High School in 1964 and proudly served his country in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970. Under Jim’s direction, the Supreme School Supply division of Blaschko Enterprises was opened in 1967. In 1992, ownership of Blaschko Enterprises transferred from HB to Jim, Chuck and Al. Jim celebrated his 40th year with the company in 2007.
Jim was an active member in the Arcadia Lions Club for many years, and in 2002 he and Janice were chosen to be the Festmasters of Arcadia Broiler Days. He was also a proud member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus.
Jim was the most dedicated Packers, Brewers and Badgers fan you could ever meet. His love for the Packers was as great as his dislike for the Vikings. He was extremely knowledgeable about all sports and had some pretty good luck with his “numbers.”
On any given weekend you could find Jim with family and friends playing cards or the board games Sorry! or Monopoly. In his later years, he spent many hours watching “Gunsmoke,” “Bonanza” and keeping up on current political issues. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and, not to be forgotten, his favorite furry friends, first Murphy and then Skeeter.
Jim fought a long courageous battle and was strong until the end. You’ll never find a man who could endure so much pain without a complaint and with such a positive attitude. His wife, Janice, is to be commended for her many years of continuous love, care and dedication. Jim always put his family and friends’ needs before his own. He had a very deep faith in the Lord and love for his family. He will be missed by many but forgotten by no one.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Holy Family Parish, Arcadia, with Father Michael Klos officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Holy Family Parish, where there will be a 7 p.m. prayer service. They may also call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Please direct memorials to “Family Wishes.”
Online condolences may be offered at wozneykillianfh@ aol.com.
David L. Gaut
David L. Gaut, 66, of La Crosse passed away at his home Monday, April 21, 2008, after a short battle with cancer.
David was born July 15, 1941, to Wesley and Vera (Habhegger) Gaut in Kalamazoo, Mich., and raised by his mother and stepfather, Charles Williams in Sparta, Wis.
After graduating from high school he joined the Navy and proudly served his country through two tours in Vietnam.
He was united in marriage to Karla Jordan on May 21, 1986, in La Crosse. David worked as an operations manager.
He is survived by his mother, Vera Williams of Ladysmith,Wis.; his wife of 21 years, Karla; two children, Kristi (David) Todd of Fort Meyers, Fla., and David Jr. of La Crosse; his former wife, Maureen (David “Sprocket”) Sproston of Onalaska, Wis.; his brother, Leon (Judy) Gaut of California; sister, Patricia Williams of Ladysmith, Wis.; two grandchildren, Amanda Gaut of La Crosse and Cody Keenan of Holmen, Wis.; one great-grandson, Avonte Gaut; along with many other relatives and friends.
A visitation and celebration of Dave’s life will be held Monday, April 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fox Hollow Banquette Hall in Barre Mills, Wis.
Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home of Sparta, Wis., is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www. torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Jean Gertrude Hastings
WAUKON, Iowa Jean Gertrude Hastings, 73, of Waukon died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center-Waukon in Waukon. Funeral services will at 11 a.m. Friday at Zalmona Presbyterian Church, with burial in Zalmona Cemetery, both in Waukon. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Online condolences may be offered at at www.martinfunerals.com.
Sandra Lee Heineck
TOWN OF MANCHESTER/ RURAL BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. Sandra Lee Heineck, 60, of the town of Manchester passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 12, 1948, to Henry and Francis (Petty) Dixon in Whitestone, Va.
Sandra graduated from George Washington High School in Alexandria, Va. She then went on to receive an associate’s degree. While living in Virginia, she worked as secretary to one of the assistants in the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
She was united in marriage to Timothy A. Heineck, May 22, 1974, in Alexandria. Together they moved to Madison, Wis., where she worked for a short period of time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sandra and Tim then moved to La Crosse, where Sandra then worked for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the film library and then in the ROTC detachment. They moved to Sparta, Wis., and then to the town of Manchester. Sandra was a secretary for 26 years.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Tim; two sons, Allen (Marena) Heineck of Mindoro, Wis., and Martin Heineck of Stillwater, Minn.; and one granddaughter, Annaliese Heineck.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Francis.
At Sandra’s request, there will be no funeral services. Buswell Funeral Home (www.buswellfuneralhome.com) of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
Margaret M. Hutschenreuter
Margaret M. Hutschenreuter, 84, of La Crosse died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Onalaska (Wis.) Care Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home-Nelson Chapel, 1007 Caledonia St., La Crosse. Burial will be at French Island Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to services Friday, both at the funeral home. A complete obituary will follow in Thursday’s Tribune.
Kay Johnson
SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. Kay Johnson, 65, of Soldiers Grove died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, Wis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Community of Christ Church in Soldiers Grove. Burial will be at Montgomeryville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown, Wis., and from 10:30 a.m. to services Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
Patricia M. Marx
Patricia M. Marx, 78, of La Crosse passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 21, 2008.
She was born in La Crosse on March 6, 1930, to Frank and Agnes (Kvam) Rhomberg. She married Duane M. Marx on July 1, 1967, in La Crosse. She graduated from Logan High school in 1947. She was employed by Aramark for 22 years as a keypunch operator until her retirement, when she became a “professional” bingo player.
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Darcy) Eckland of Bangor, Wis., and Lori (Donald) Hicke of La Crosse; her grandchildren, Nicole Eckland, Jenny (Thomas Jr.) Walker, Sara Eckland, Jessie (Bill Baardseth) Bentzen, DJ (Gretchen) Eckland, Jason Hicke and Ryan Hicke; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Catherine (Joseph) Ortiz, Edith (Richard) Rifenberg, Judy (Jerry) Manske and Jackie Bruha; and one brother, Tom (Sherry) Rhomberg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Duane; sisters, Sylvia and Doris; and brothers, Gary and Frances “Dude”; a son, Kevin; and a great-grandson, Gabriel.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse, 200 West Ave. S. Pastor Mark Solyst will officiate. Burial will take place in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery in rural La Crosse. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from noon until the time of services.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Gundersen Lutheran hospice program and to everyone else who helped at this difficult time.
Merwin A. Ridgeway
LA CROSSE/DAVENPORT, Iowa Merwin A. Ridgeway, 96, of Davenport and a longtime resident of La Crosse passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at Crest Health Center in Davenport.
He was born July 25, 1911, in La Crosse to Leroy Lee and Anna Elizabeth (Andres) Ridgeway. On Nov. 28, 1931, he married Fern Katherine Gertrude Colwell and she preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2005. Merwin served in the Coast Guard Temporary Reserve during World War II. He was employed by Trane Co. and retired in July 1976 after 42 years and three months.
Merwin was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in La Crosse. He was a Free and Accepted Mason of Frontier Lodge 45 and served as Master from 1949 until 1950. He also served as a Associate Guardian of Job’s Daughters for 25 years.
Merwin is survived by his daughter, Joyce Tupper of Davenport; one granddaughter, Laurie Ann (Ward) Williams of Bettendorf, Iowa; one grandson, James Mark Dexter of Trilby, Fla.; and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Williams of Bettendorf.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lyle and Gordon; his son-in-law, Donald Tupper; and a grandson, Steven Dexter.
Graveside services and entombment will be at noon Friday, April 25, at Gardens of Peace Mausoleum at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, rural La Crosse. The Rev. Don Iliff will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruby R. Sanborn
WARRENS, Wis. Ruby R. Sanborn, 90, of Warrens died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta, Wis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kirby, Wis. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Wilton, Wis. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home in Tomah and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorials are requested to St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kirby or the American Red Cross.
Evelyn E. Schotten
SPARTA, Wis. Evelyn E. Schotten, 95, of Elkhart, Ind., and formerly of Sparta died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Elkhart. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lanham-Miller Funeral Home of Sparta.
Helen Schultz
BARRE MILLS, Wis. Helen Schultz, 79, of Barre Mills passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
Helen was born in Reedsburg, Wis., on Aug. 6, 1928, to Louis and Verdie (Webster) Wagner. She married Edward Schultz on June 20, 1947. For many years, she stayed home raising her six children, and then later worked at Christian Chapel Day Care. Helen enjoyed being outside working in the garden or watching the deer and birds from their porch at home.
Helen is survived by her husband, Edward of Barre Mills; four sons, Ken (Ann) of Waconia, Minn., Gilbert (Donna) of Holmen, Wis., Bill (Shirley) of Onalaska, Wis., and Edward of Barre Mills; daughter, Debra (Mike) Wais of West Salem, Wis.; six sisters, Florence Seamans of Reedsburg, Wis., Josephine Greenwood of Reedsburg, Wis., Lola Greenwood of Portage, Wis., Ula Groves of Deming, N.M., Phyllis Montgomery of Independence, Calif., and Ruthie (Vic) Christian of Caledonia, Minn.; sister-in-law, Marge Wagner of La Valle, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gerald Schultz of Onalaska; and a brother, Ray Wagner of La Valle.
Helen was dearly loved by her family and will be sadly missed.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 401 Main St., Onalaska. The Rev. Larry Lotz will officiate, and burial will be in Woodlawn North Cemetery, Hwy. B, La Crosse. Family and friends may call the funeral home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services.
William S. Severson Jr.
TOMAH/LA CROSSE, Wis. William S. Severson Jr., 62, of Tomah and formerly of La Crosse died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Tomah.
He was born Dec. 23, 1945, to William and Margaret (Johnston) Severson in Glascow, Scotland.
He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. William was a faithful and devoted Catholic and was proud of his Scottish heritage.
The love and pride of his life was his daughter, Sara. He was a very gentle and compassionate man, especially when it came to children. He made consistent and regular donations to Feed the Children. He enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles. He was a very excellent and talented writer.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Sara Severson of La Crosse; a sister, Mary (Myron) Lamprich of Holmen, Wis., a brother-in-law, Paul “Bud” Whillock of Trempealeau, Wis.; an aunt, Cleone Dickson of La Crosse; several nieces and nephews; eight great-nephews; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret; his father, Bill; a sister, Annie; and a brother, Pete.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral Marian Chapel, La Crosse. Father Michael J. Gorman will officiate. Entombment with military honors will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Family and friends are invited to call at the cathedral from 9 a.m. until time of the services.
Memorials in memory of William may be sent to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, more information at feedthe children.org.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kathleen Ann Stewart
HARPERS FERRY, Iowa Kathleen Ann Stewart, 65, of Harpers Ferry and formerly of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Waterloo, Iowa, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Ann’s-St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. to services Thursday at the church. Martin Funeral Home of Waukon is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.martinfunerals.com.
Barbara J. Zabinski
TREMPEALEAU, Wis. Barbara J. Zabinski, 68, of Trempealeau died Monday, April 21, 2008, at Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, Minn. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home of Arcadia is assisting the family with arrangements.
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