Arlene A. Adams
Arlene A. Adams, 84, of La Crosse died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
She was born in La Crosse on Feb. 14, 1924, to Otto and Emelia (Wensole) Jacobson. Arlene was a graduate of Central High School and had worked at the Rubber Mills for many years. She married Gregory J. Adams on Aug. 9, 1958, in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 1999.
Arlene was a lifelong member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. She also was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching local sports and the Packers and Brewers and was a very loving grandma to Kasey.
She is survived by her son, Jay (Kelly) Adams of Onalaska, Wis.; her grandson, Kasey Gregory Adams; a sister-in-law, Aileen Sherman; a brother-in-law, Rod (Diane) Adams; and nieces and nephews, Jim (Maureen) Jacobson and their sons Bjorn and Kevin, Peggy Simmonds and her daughters, Heather (Steve) Moyer and Courtney (Brian) McKeon, and Diane (Rob) Reinhart and their sons, Andrew and Austin. In addition to her husband, Greg, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Jacobson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at noon at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Jolivette will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be given to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.
Lee A. Arneson
Lee A. Arneson, 76, of La Crosse died Monday, April 28, 2008, at his home.
He was born May 16, 1931, in La Crosse to Virgil and Mathilda (Peterschmidt) Arneson. Lee was a 1949 graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse. On Aug. 13, 1952, he married Kathleen Dwyer at Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse. Lee was employed in the trucking industry for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of La Crosse; one daughter, Lynn (Milt) Strong of La Crosse; four sons, Jeff, Mark (Linda), Eric (Pamela) and Brad, all of La Crosse; three grandchildren, Mariah, Evan and Ashlyn Arneson; and two brothers, Richard (Joan) Arneson of La Crosse and Kenneth Arneson of East Lansing, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents.
In accordance with Lee’s wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no services. Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, La Crosse, is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne R. Bollrud
Wayne R. Bollrud, 87, of La Crosse passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, after 3½ years of wonderful care at the Onalaska (Wis.) Care Center.
He was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Minneapolis to George and Edna (Mundsack) Bollrud. Wayne served in the Marine Corps during WWII in the South Pacific. That is where he met his wonderful wife, Elizabeth, who was also serving in the Marine Corps. They married May 18, 1946, in Menominee, Mich., and would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this month.
Wayne was an avid fisherman and was a strong supporter of the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Jeanine (Marty) Juel of Goshen, Ind., and Bonnie (Bernard) Servais of Rochester, Minn.; and three grandchildren, Melissa, Shaun and Kelly Servais.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Si Knutson, and a stepbrother, Warren Knutson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1022 Caledonia St., La Crosse. The Rev. Doris Simpson will officiate, and burial with military honors will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Memorials may be given to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Dickinson Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Arlene Conger
HOLMEN, Wis. Arlene Conger, 76, of Holmen died in her home Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Private family services will be at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, Holmen. A complete obituary will follow.
Arlene M. Dahl
TOMAH, Wis. Arlene M. Dahl, 91, of Tomah died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Close to Home in Tomah. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tomah. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta, Wis.. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church. Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.torkelsonfuneralhome. com.
Bessie M. Kolash
HILLSBORO, Wis. Bessie M. Kolash, 90, of Madison and formerly of the Yuba, Wis., area died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Picha Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Burial will be in Czech’s National Cemetery near Yuba. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Larry Lee McCumber
HOLMEN, Wis. Larry McCumber, 63, passed away April 27, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center, La Crosse.
He was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Richland Center, Wis., to Oliver and Mildred (Shell) McCumber. Larry married Linda Waller on Jan. 28, 1967.
Larry is survived by Linda; two children, Jason McCumber and Lona (Vance) VanKirk; three grandchildren, Emily, Renee and Peter VanKirk; three brothers, Neil (Nancy), Wayne and Richard McCumber; special lifelong friends, Douglas and Karen Miller, and their daughters Lori, Michelle and Jennifer; many special nieces and nephews; and extended family.
Larry served in the Army and was a machinist by trade, being self-employed for many years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and many friends. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing cards. He appreciated music and played guitar for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Marlin and Darwin McCumber.
Graveside services will be held at Onalaska (Wis.) Cemetery on Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. Fran Browning FSPA pastoral care coordinator, will officiate. Dickinson Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Arthur Art’ L. Stello
MINDORO, Wis. Arthur “Art” L. Stello, 80, of Mindoro died peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Community Care Center in La Crosse, with his beloved wife at his side.
He was born April 18, 1928, in the township of Bangor, Wis., to Fred H. and Josephine (Anderson) Stello. Art was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bangor. On June 1, 1954, he was united in marriage with Marleen Thielker at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Barre Mills.
Art was engaged in farming for the duration of his lifetime and respected all aspects of agriculture. He loved taking rides to check out the progress of the growing crops. Art enjoyed socializing and talking to people about any topic. His nature was to be witty and humorous with others. Art had a strong will to live and a determination to live his life to the fullest. He appreciated what each day had to offer and this was passed on to others he came in contact with. His character inspired many.
Art was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Burr Oak, Wis., where he served on the church school board for many years. He was involved in many community organizations, including La Crosse County Holstein Breeders, Farm Bureau, Pork Producers, Farmer’s Co-op Board, and 4-H Adult Leaders for 36 years in dairy and field crops. He was also a member of the Mindoro Lions Club where he was named “Lion of the Year” in 1998.
Art is survived by Marleen, his wife of 53 years; their five children, Arlan (Carmen) of Mindoro, Marla of La Crosse, Lynette (Merle) Storlie of La Crosse, Brent (Heather) of Mindoro and Ryan of Madison; three grandchildren, Tyler and Stephanie Stello and Ann Storlie; one expectant grandchild; and many other relatives and friends that deeply cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edwin Jandt.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, County Roads C & A, Burr Oak. Pastor John Werner will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Jandt Funeral Home, Hwy. 162 and Hattan St., Bangor, on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation or Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Burr Oak.
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