Mary Jane’ (Weisman) Amdahl
ROCHESTER, Minn. Graveside services for Mary “Jane” (Weisman) Amdahl will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mabel (Minn.) Public Cemetery. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.
Gladys M. Connolly
Gladys M. Connolly, 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse with her children by her side.
She was born in Sheboygan, Wis., on July 10, 1930, to Carl and Jennie (Bayens) Rust. Gladys graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1948. She continued her education at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Springfield, Ill., where she received her registered nursing degree on May 4, 1951. On June 2, 1951, she was united in marriage with Bernard Connolly at St. Joseph’s Church in Springfield. Later that year, they returned to Sheboygan to make their home and start a family.
Gladys was employed as a registered nurse with St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan for 15 years. In 1967, they moved to Litchfield, Ill. She unselfishly left her nursing career behind to stay at home and raise her family. In 1975, Gladys and her family returned to her beloved Lake Michigan in Green Bay, Wis. In 1990, Gladys and Bernard moved to their cottage on Little Long Lake near Wabeno, Wis. In 1999, Gladys and Bernard moved to La Crosse to be closer to their family. Gladys had been a resident of Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse since 2006.
Gladys enjoyed entertaining her children and grandchildren. She took them fishing and swimming at the cottage and loved to share her homemade specialty pizzas that will never be forgotten. She also loved to knit, work outdoors in her garden and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Her love for the waters of Lake Michigan and Little Long Lake will be forever engrained into the hearts and souls of her children whenever they hear the sound of a shoreline wave or the call of a loon. She encouraged her children to participate in musical events and inspired them to keep music in their hearts. Gladys was a loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She had a big heart, a wonderful sense of humor and she always put her family first. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Gladys is survived by her three children, Paul (Mary T.) Connolly of Green Bay, Kathy (Mark) Pieterick and Mary Jo (Dean) Simon of La Crosse; daughter-in-law, Janice Connolly of Eau Claire, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Sarah and Patrick Connolly of Eau Claire, Daniel and John Connolly of Green Bay, Eric and David Siddons and Emily Simon of La Crosse; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Tristin; two sisters, Carole Richter and Patricia Schubert; and one brother, Bill Williams, all of Sheboygan, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bernard Connolly, on Jan. 5, 2001; one son, Michael P. Connolly, on March 23, 2008; one sister; and one brother.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, 4239 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse. Chaplain Francis K. Muchene will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of service for a time of visitation and sharing of memories.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Hillview for their exceptional care and friendship that lifted their mother’s spirits and allowed her to enjoy the final stage of her life.
Martha M. Critzman
TREMPEALEAU, Wis. Martha M. Critzman of Trempealeau died Monday, April 28, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, both in Trempealeau. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with a 7:30 p.m. liturgical vigil, at Zwickey Funeral Home in Galesville, Wis.
Marilyn Ida Bankes
LA CRESCENT, Minn. Marilyn Ida Bankes, 71, of La Crescent left us to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, April 27, 2008, after a long struggle with cancer.
She was born on July 2, 1936, in La Crosse to Lester and Winnifred (Abraham) Proksch and raised in Stoddard, Wis. She was united in marriage to Ervin Bankes, her childhood sweetheart, on Oct. 25, 1952, in Stoddard and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. After they married they moved to California, where they lived for 27 years before moving back to the area and settling in Mabel, Minn. Here they owned and operated the Kozy Korner Bar and Restaurant. They sold the business in 2001 and moved to La Crescent. Marilyn enjoyed playing the organ, playing cards and visiting the casino.
She is survived by her husband, Ervin; her children, Steve (Lynn) Bankes of West Salem, Wis., Jill (Alan) Hanson of Brownsville, Minn., Geri (Jeff) Farr of Alta Loma, Calif., and Jan (Luke) Mahr of Dorchester, Iowa; a son-in-law, Brian Innerbichler of Westly Chapel, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Doug (Shirley) Proksch of Onalaska, Wis.; along with special friends, Kenny and Marilyn Groskoph and Tammy Walcker. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jackie Innerbichler; her parents; and her father- and mother-in-law, Floyd and Josie Bankes.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Pastor Robert Wassermann will officiate. Entombment will be in Garden Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Schumacher-Kish Funeral, 200 West Ave. S., La Crosse, and at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
John Emil Clements
John Emil Clements, 70, of La Crosse passed away at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2008.
He was born in La Crosse on Oct. 8, 1937, to John N. and Minnie (Hohlfeld) Clements. He married Bonnie Hendrickson at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of La Crosse on July 23, 1960. They were married for 46 years.
John retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He also worked for Sears and Champion Auto of
La Crosse for several years.
He is survived by his former wife, Bonnie; his children, Lori (Dan) Turner, John (Rhonda) Clements, James Clements and Julie (Damon Hammes) Lecheler; his beloved grandchildren, Deanna, Leah and Jenna Turner, JJ and Nick Clements, Sara, Brittany, Cassondra and James Clements and Aaron and Lindsey Lecheler; his sister, Elsie (Lester) Kaiser; brothers, Patrick (Lee) Clements, Charles (Holly) Clements and Clarence (Carol) Clements; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Eugene and Jerome; and his granddaughter, Kimberly.
Grandpa will be remembered for his love of fishing and the outdoors and the love of his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at noon Thursday, May 1, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse. The Rev. Lawrence B. Berger will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in rural La Crosse. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
June A. Tyler
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. June A. Tyler, 81, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Garrity Funeral Home (www.garrityfuneralhome.com), with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to services Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Merlin W. Austin
BROWNSVILLE, Minn. Merlin W. Austin, 77, of Brownsville died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Evangelical Church in Brownsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to services Friday, both at the church. Haugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home of Caledonia, Minn., is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will follow.
Catherine McNeil
POSTVILLE, Iowa Catherine McNeil, 89, of Postville passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center in Postville. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Bridgets Catholic Church in Postville. Burial will be in the Postville Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to services at the church. Schutte Funeral Home of Postville assisted the family with arrangements.
George H. Dinges
VIROQUA/VIOLA, Wis. George H. Dinges, 95, of Viroqua and Viola died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. A complete obituary will follow from Vosseteig Funeral Home’s Henthorn Memorial Center of Viola. Online condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com.
Harold Mac’ W. McCreight
TUCSON, Ariz./LA CROSSE Harold “Mac” W. McCreight, 95, of Tucson and formerly of La Crosse died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Tuscson. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Adair Funeral Home in Tucson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A complete obituary will follow in Wednesday’s Tribune.
Larry L. McCumber
Larry L. McCumber, 63, of La Crosse died Sunday, April 27, 2008, Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Onalaska (Wis.) Cemetery. A complete obituary will be provided by Dickinson Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
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