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These archives include the obituaries of the individuals we’ve been privileged to serve since January 1, 2008. We would appreciate your notifying us of any error that you may find, so that it may be corrected. If you are searching for the obituary of someone who died prior to January 1, 2008, please contact us and we will do what we can to provide that record for you. You may also want to check the ‘Resource’ page of our web site for other avenues of biographic or genealogical information.
Carl P. Anderson, age 68, of 419 Willis Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.
Carl was born, on April 18, 1939, in Ashland, the son of Otto and Mary (Kyster) Anderson. He worked in wood pulping, for the Beloit Corporation and for the Evergreen Shopper (for many years). He enjoyed: going to the casino, throwing darts, and going to garage sales. He collected record albums, especially of country music.
Survivors include: his significant other, Sharon Adney, of Ashland; his daughter, Tammy Campanella and her husband, Matthew, of Maple, Wisconsin; his granddaughter, Elecia Larson and her husband, Guy, of Aurora, Minnesota; one great granddaughter, Cassandra Larson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering, for family and friends, will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of the service.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland.
The interment will be private.
Memorials are preferred, in lieu of flowers.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Carl’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Carl’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that they may know from whom your message came.
Gerald L. ‘Jerry’ Anderson, age 64, of 56990 North Altamont Road, Mason, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Jerry was born, on January 15, 1945, in Ashland, the son of Royal and Margaret (Stadler) Anderson. He graduated from Drummond High School, with the class of 1963. He and Sandra L. Goldsworthy were united in marriage, in Racine, Wisconsin, on July 20, 1968. He was a mechanic, in the maintenance department of the S.C. Johnson & Sons Corp., in Racine, for over 35 years. He loved to grow a large garden and often, after hours of preparing, cooking, pickling, stewing (or what have you), with the produce, he would give it away for a smile. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing, and was endlessly tinkering and fidgeting with something.
Survivors include: Sandra, his wife of 41 years; their two sons: Brian Anderson and his wife, Kimberly, of Franksville, Wisconsin; and Joel Anderson and his wife, Jillian, of West Chicago, Illinois; and six grandchildren: Lindsay, Curtis, Colin, Fritz, Kyler and Channing. Jerry is also survived by: nine brothers: Richie Anderson, of Texas; George Anderson, of Burlington, Wisconsin; Paul Anderson and his wife, Dorothy, of Mason; Jim Anderson of Burlington; Donnie Anderson, of Mason; Moto Anderson and his wife, Dawn, of Mason; Gordy Anderson and his wife, Amy, of Racine; Mark Anderson and his wife, Karen, of Mason; and Alvin Anderson and his wife, Sandy, of Mason; two sisters: Liz Dickrell and her husband, Doug, of Mason; and Arlene Gustafson and her husband, Greg, of Grand View, Wisconsin; numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 11a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of the service.
A Funeral Service, for Jerry, will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the Mountain Funeral Home. Reverend James Imse will officiate. Special music will include: ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. The casket bearers will include: Archie Anderson, Doug Dickrell, Mario Thomas, Charlie Wickman, Jeff Anderson and Bruce Ruberg.
Interment, in the Grand View Cemetery, Grand View, Wisconsin, will follow the funeral service.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Jerry’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Jerry ‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Jerry’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that his family will know from whom it came.
Robert William ‘Bob’ Armbruster, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully, at this home, near Iron River, Wisconsin, on July 1, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones.
Bob was born, on November 5, 1942, to George Rex and Bertha Armbruster, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
After graduating from Iron River High School, in 1961, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served in Germany. After his years of service, Bob returned to Iron River and worked for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, until his retirement.
Bob loved the Northwoods. As a young lad, he worked by his father’s side, who had a successful bait business, selling bait to area resorts as well his own retail bait business. Following along with his father bode well for Bob, who knew where every lake, creek or pot hole was located. There was not much of Bayfield County that he did not know. He loved to fish; especially for brook trout, and nary a deer season went by when he wasn’t hunting or trapping.
Preceding him in death were: his parents; one son, Kevin; step son, Ron Frostman; sisters: Darlene Lundeen, Ahlene Connors; Audrey Granlund; Delphine LaCrosse; three brothers: Tom Armbruster, George Rex Armbruster, Jr. and Alva ‘Bud’ Armbruster.
Survivors include; his wife, Janelle; his son, Kent and his wife, Lisa, of Iron River; one daughter, Julie, of German Town, Tennessee; and his step daughter, Charryl Bowling and her husband, Rick, of Loxley, Alabama. He is also survived by: two grandsons: Kevin and Cole; two granddaughters: Amy and Autumn and his great grandson, Landen Crim; four sisters: Karen Wicklund, Mary LaGesse and her husband, John, Louise Berkovich and Rose Vranes and his beloved dog, Lucy.
The family is grateful for all the concern and prayers sent to them during Bob’s battle with lung cancer. A special thanks to Regional Hospice of Ashland for the wonderful care they provided Bob.
Family and friends may gather, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, in Iron River, from 10 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2009, until the time of the service.
A memorial service, for Bob Armbruster, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2009, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Iron River. Pastor Kristina Jensen will officiate at the service. The organist will be Rosaline Wilcox. The vocalist, Bill Kangas, will sing: ‘The Way Old Friends Do’, ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow’ and ‘Borning Cry’ The honorary bearers will include: Butch Gross, Bruce Pohjonen, Jerry Tanula and Pete Granlund.
Interment in the Iron River Cemetery, will follow the church service. Military honors will be provided by the combined honor squads of: Iron River Memorial VFW Post 10197 and American Legion Post 506, both of Iron River, Wisconsin.
His family has entrusted the details of his memorialization to our Ashland Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to: Regional Hospice, 2101 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806.
Messages of condolence, for Bob’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Bob’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that they may know from whom your message came.
James R. ‘Jay’ Avila; Wa Washkonet Benesi giisis, age 50, of Odanah, Wisconsin, passed into the spirit world, on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Golden Living Center-Court Manor in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Jay was born, on June 22, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James L. Avila and Idelle M. (Bender) Hartlev. He was a United States Marine, serving 17 years of active duty. He enjoyed: playing pool and darts, writing, drawing and traveling.
Survivors include: his daughters: Jessica and Justine Avila, both of South Carolina; his son, Jamie, of South Carolina; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by: his father, Jim Avila, of Chicago; brothers: Jerry and Joey Avila, both of Virginia; Scott Harlev, of Ohio; sisters: Sandra Kirchner, of Indiana; Kathleen Wiggins and Jill Hartlev, both of Odanah and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Idelle and his step-father, Poul Hartlev.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at the Bad River Community Center, in Odanah, and continue until the hour of service, on Friday.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2009, at the Bad River Community Center, in Odanah. Father Frank Folino, O.F.M., will officiate. Casket bearers will include: Paul Vitato, Zachary Hartlev, Nicholas Harlev, Vincent Bender, Bill Bender, Scott Bender and Steven Nelis.
Interment,in the Odanah Cemetery, Odanah, will follow the service at the Community Center. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Post #25, of Odanah.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the details of these services.
Messages of sympathy may be left, for Jay’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: Jay’s full name, so that we may correctly direct your message to his family and your name, so that they may know from whom the message came.
Anthony Joseph ‘Tony’ Babcock, age 59, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008 at Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Tony was born, on March 1, 1949, in Mauston, Wisconsin, the son of Clifford L. and Josephine L. (Pudelko) Babcock. He was an over the road semi tractor trailer owner/operator for over 25 years. He loved: his 1947 Harley Davidson knucklehead, music, especially playing his guitar, playing pool, fishing and cooking. He was a great father and enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he loved very much.
Survivors include: his wife, Kathryn ‘Nicky’ of Coquille, Oregon; three daughters: Sara Babcock of Ashland, Wisconsin; Alicia Babcock of Ashland, Wisconsin and Jodi Gwin of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and his son, Joseph Babcock of Ashland. He is also survived by: two granddaughters: Alexis and Anestasia Gwin; three brothers: Tyrone Babcock of Mountain View, Missouri; Darwood Babcock and his wife, Nancy, of Appleton, Wisconsin; and Rocky Shepard and his wife, Kate, of Mauston, Wisconsin; his sister, Lori Henry of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; step-father, Vern Klicko of Appleton, Wisconsin; mother-in-law, Alice Nichols, of Ashland; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jolene and one brother, Randy.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland. Reverend Kent Seldal will officiate.
Private interment will take place on a day and at a time that have yet to be determined.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers, please!
Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.
Messages of sympathy may be left, for Tony’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: Tony’s full name, so that we may correctly direct your message to his family and your name, so that they may know from whom the message came.
Delores M. ‘Dee’ Bainbridge, age 76, of 308 Third Avenue East, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Northern Lights Health Care Center, in Washburn, Wisconsin.
Dee was born, on June 20, 1931, in Red Cliff, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charlotte DePerry. She was united in marriage, to Theodore C. Bainbridge, in Pine City, Minnesota, on February 19, 1958. She was a homemaker and Native American educator in the public school system. Her resume also includes 22 years at Northland College. She was instrumental in preserving the language, culture and teachings of the Lake Superior Ojibwe. She was equally comfortable telling stories in Ojibwe and English. She was a very generous person who opened her home and her heart to everyone. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
“She would burn tobacco, this was an offering to the spirits, so she wouldn’t offend anybody. Then she would burn cedar, which is supposed to take away all the evil spirits. The whole house would be like incense. She did that pretty regularly. They tell us now that we shouldn’t talk about Wenabozho unless there is snow on the ground, otherwise a big frog will jump on your bed and leave welts on your body. I’ve violated that, but if a frog jumps into my bed, I’ll kiss him and see if he turns into a prince. I don’t remember that she ever said it was taboo, but I’ve read several times since that you shouldn’t tell stories in the summer. Some stories that don’t pertain to Wenabozho I guess are okay.
While some of the stories swirling around the DePerry home were in English, Dee’s grandmother told her’s in Ojibwe. Dee absorbed some stories by simply listening, but others were acquired more formally. She recalled that her grandmother ‘would tell me a story, then ask me to repeat it.’
Dee went through eight grades at the Catholic Mission School, at Red Cliff, then attended Bayfield High School. She worked at several jobs, married, raised six children and provided a home for her grandmother. In the Bainbridge home, Dee and Ida Mary DePerry relied on Ojibwe as a ‘secret language‘ when they did not want the children to understand. Likewise Dee continued to enjoy talking and joking with elders in Ojibwe. In early 1973, she began a twenty-two year career of teaching: the Ojibwe language, Indian history and storytelling at Bayfield High School, where roughly 70% of the student body were Ojibwe. About the same time, she began teaching Ojibwe at Ashland‘s Northland College. Beyond telling stories amidst other Ojibwes and within the context of her classes, Dee Bainbridge also performed for various community groups and organizations.
She was equally comfortable telling stories in Ojibwe and English. Her delivery was stately and sure, accompanied by occasional mimetic gestures and reliant on subtle vocal shifts that conveyed character and mood. In the 1990‘s, Dee Bainbridge was recognized by: local Ojibwe, the Wisconsin Arts Board and the National Endowment for the Arts, for her story telling.”
Survivors include: her four daughters: Ida Nemec, of Sayner, Wisconsin; Gail Maderich and her husband, Steve, of Ashland; Nan Emery and her husband, Darren, of Lakewood, Washington; and Mary Simmons and her husband, Kirk, of Eagan, Minnesota; and two sons: Paul Bainbridge and his wife, Janet, of Naperville, Illinois; and Joseph Bainbridge and his wife, Carla, of Port Wing, Wisconsin. Dee is also survived by: thirteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several foster children.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Theodore, on December 22, 1974; two brothers, her grandmother, Ida DePerry and her beloved canine companion, Doobie.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 4 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Red Cliff Elderly Center, in Red Cliff, and will feature a Native American Service at 7 p.m. The visitation will resume, on Tuesday, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, beginning at 10 a.m., continuing until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Dee Bainbridge, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Frank Folino, O.F.M., will be the celebrant. The casket bearers will include: Joseph Pascale, Jr., James Peterson, Edward DePerry, Gerald DePerry, Paul Bainbridge, Joseph Bainbridge, Joe Rose and John Anderson.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, in Ashland, will follow the Mass.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Dee’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Dee’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to her family; and your name, so that they may know from whom your message came.
Jeff T. Barnum, age 54, died on Monday, March 22, 2010, in his home, in Mellen, Wisconsin.
Jeff was born, on March 22, 2010, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of Bruce and Lois (Kelly) Barnum. He was a journeyman at the Mellen Veneer Mill.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, at 11 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mellen. Father Michael McLain will be the celebrant.
Interment will be in the Cayuga Cemtery, Morse Township, Wisconsin.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Jeff’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Jeff‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Jeff’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that his family will know from whom it came.
Jerome P. ‘Jerry’ Baron, age 73, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010, at the home of his brother, Bob, in Ashland.
Jerry was born, on November 27, 1936, in the Town of Eileen, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, the son of Paul and Mary Ann (Pagac) Baron. He spent his early life in the Ino, Wisconsin, area and was a graduate of Ondossagon High School, class of 1954. He and Nancy A. Porvick were united in marriage, in Ashland, in 1959. After school he sailed on the Great Lakes for several years. He worked as a boilermaker in the construction trade for over 50 years, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed auto racing, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include: his daughters: Barbara (Steve) Anderson, of Duluth, Minnesota; and Antoinette (Bob) Bernhardt, of Denver, Colorado; four grandchildren: Jolin (Jeffrey) Vargas, Brandon Anderson, Jennifer (Garret) Lord, and Krista Bernhardt; and two great-grandchildren: Katilyn and Ethan Lord. Jerome is also survived by: his sister, Lorraine Baron, of Ino; his brother, Robert (Betty) Baron, of Ashland; three nieces: Brenda (Joseph) Brennan, of Ashland; Belinda (Harlan) Miller, of Ashland; and Bobann (Darren) Smith, of Lindstrom, Minnesota; aunts and cousins; special friends: Harvey Leal, Larry Ward, Jim Howard and Sandy Skaggs and her sons.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private family memorial service for Jerry will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 3, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Paul Pare’, O.F.M., will officiate.
Private interment will take place in Saint Florian Cemetery.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Jerry’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Jerry ‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Jerry’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that his family will know from whom it came.
Nancy Lee Betzold, M.D., age 51, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Nancy was born, on December 18, 1958, at Saint Joseph Hospital, in Ashland, the daughter of Eugene and Viola (Schrauth) Betzold. She grew up on the family farm, near Bayfield, Wisconsin and graduated, as Valedictorian, of the 1977 class, of Bayfield High School. She graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from U W Superior, in 1981. She graduated from Marquette Medical College, of Wisconsin, in 1985. She served her medical residency in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In 1988 she went into practice, with Doctors Jauquet and Stanley, in Ashland. She continued her practice, in Ashland, until May of 2009.
Nancy was active in the Chequamegon Area Humane Society. She was an avid reader and enjoyed electronics, cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed many artistic pursuits, including: working with stained glass, scrapbooking, needlework, bead making, and collecting,.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Viola Betzold; and her infant sister, Marie Cecilia.
Nancy is survived by four sisters: Betty (Jeff) Swiston, of Washburn, Wisconsin; Tresa (Steve Piper) Betzold, of Bayfield; Rose (Jose) Franco M.D.’s, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; and Ellen (Jon Jasper) Betzold, of Duluth, Minnesota; aunts, uncles; nieces; nephews; and her canine companion, Tango.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, on Saturday, May 22, 2010. It will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the hour of the service.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Pare’, O.F.M., will be the Celebrant. Music will be provided by Dan Bell. Special Music will include: ‘Amazing Grace’, ‘On Eagles’ Wings’, ‘You Are Mine’, ‘Song of Farewell’, and ‘Here I Am, Lord’.
Interment, in the Calvary Cemetery, Bayfield, will immediately follow the Mass.
Nancy’s family would prefer memorials, in Lieu of flowers.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Nancy’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Nancy‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Nancy’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to her family; and your name, so that her family will know from whom it came.
Rita M. Bietka, age 91, of 1500 10th Street West, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.
Rita was born, on June 25, 1917, in Meteghan, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of David H. and Marie M. (Comeau) Saulnier. She was united in marriage, to Joseph S. Bietka, on June 26, 1947, in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Rita was a seamstress by trade, who enjoyed making Barbie Doll clothing and attending craft shows.
Rita was preceded in death by: her husband, Joe, on November 1, 2001; her daughter, Georgina Pufall; twelve brothers and sisters; her parents, David and Marie Saulnier; and one great grandson, Brody Joseph Davis.
Rita is survived by: two daughters: Carla Ralph and her husband, Alan, of Drummond, Wisconsin; Linda Hafstad and her husband, Skip, of Ashland; one son, Mike Bietka and his wife, Paula, of Ashland; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. She is also survived by: one sister-in-law, Ruth Bietka, of Park Falls, Wisconsin; her son-in-law, Richard Pufall, of Ashland; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Family and friends may call, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
The Mass of Christian Burial, for Rita Bietka, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Henry Willenborg, O.F.M., will be the celebrant. The casket bearers will include: Skip Hafstad, Tom Kegel, Mike Bietka, Jr., Darren Schwab, Dan Madson and Ken Pufall.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, in Ashland, will follow the Mass.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the details of her services.
Condolences may be left, for Rita’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: Rita’s full name, so that we may correctly direct your message to her family and your name, so that they may know from whom the message came.
Laura Anne Biglow, age 89, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the Ashland Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Ashland.
Laura Anne was born, on October 15, 1920, in Ashland, the daughter and eldest of the five children of Crague C. and Mildred M. (Byrne) Biglow. A brilliant student, she graduated from Ashland High School at age 16, in the class of 1936. She then attended the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, earning her B.S. degree in medical records and graduated in 1940. Following a year as Medical Librarian in Rapid City, South Dakota, she enlisted in the W.A.V.E.S., serving the war years at the naval hospital in San Diego, California. After serving her country she attended Northwestern University in Chicago, Ilinois, and graduated with a master’s degree in public health in 1947. She served as head of records at the Staten Island Naval Hospital, New York, New York, and retired from the P.H.S. with the rank of Lt. Commander. Not wanting to slow down after retirement, Laura Anne became director of education for the National Association of Medical Record Librarians in Chicago, Illinois. In this position, she established baccalaureate programs in universities, colleges and junior colleges throughout the United States and its territories. She also oversaw the curriculum for the correspondence courses established through the Association. Upon her retirement for the second time in 1986, she was awarded the honor of being selected as the employee of the year by her colleagues in the National Association of Medical Record Librarians. The award was presented to her in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended by her family. Laura Anne loved her family home and hosted the much looked forward to Fourth of July family picnics each year for her extended family. She was very active and past president of the Monday Club and she served as a member of the Ashland Parks Committee. She was a minister of the Eucharist at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland.
Survivors include: her sister, Barbara B. Quinlan, and her husband, Russell, of Meriden, Connecticut; her cousin, William Biglow, and his wife, Hazel, of Ashland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her brother, Col. Robert R. Biglow, and his wife, Genevieve; her sister, Mary Brownell, and her husband, James F.; her sister, Patricia Stevens, and her husband, H. Donald.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, beginning at 10 a.m., Wednesday, continuing until the hour of service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Pare’, O.F.M. will be the celebrant.
Interment will take place in the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Ashland.
Memorials are preferred and may be directed to the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and School in Ashland.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Laura Anne’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Laura Anne‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Laura Anne’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to her family; and your name, so that her family will know from whom it came.
Ronald K. Birkeland, age 74, of King, Wisconsin, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, in King, Wisconsin.
Ron was born, on January 20, 1934, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Reinhart and Ragnhild (Nelson) Birkland. He graduated from high school in Sparta, Wisconsin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
Survivors include: his two uncles: Norman Nelson and Julian Nelson and his wife, Marie, all of Bayfield, and numerous cousins.
Ron was preceded in death by: his parents; an infant sister, Nancy; aunts and uncles.
Graveside services, for Ron Birkeland, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2008, in the Greenwood Cemetery, Bayfield. Reverend Larry Jorstad will officiate.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Ronald’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Ronald’s full name, so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that they may know from whom your message came.
William C. Blanchard, age 69, of 2300 W. Lakeshore Drive, Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Monday, August 11, 2008, in his home. He was born, on August 11, 1939, in Odanah, Wisconsin, the son of William Ambrose and Irene Theresa (Soulier) Blanchard.
Survivors include: three brothers: Fred Blanchard; Greg Blanchard and his wife, Marian, of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Neil Blanchard; and two sisters: Elizabeth “Betty” Meller and her husband, Bucky, of Bennett, Wisconsin; and Lois Weiss of Oregon.
Those preceding him in death include: his parents and one brother, Lauren ‘John’ Blanchard.
Interment, in the Odanah Cemetery, will take a place on a day and at a time that have yet to be determined.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.
Condolences may be left, for William’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: William’s full name, so that we may correctly direct your message to his family and your name, so that they may know from whom the message came.
Eileen M. (Kinsella) Boike, age 86, of Apache Junction, Arizona, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the Apache Junction Health Care Center, in Apache Junction.
Eileen was born, on December 1, 1921, in Herman, Minnesota. She married Ed Boike, on November 24, 1944. Together, Eileen and Ed operated a grocery and meat business in Minneapolis. Later, Eileen worked at Johnson Wax. The family moved to Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1962. Eileen was the bookkeeper for the City of Ashland, for 22 years. She was a member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church (Our Lady of the Lake), in Ashland. Eileen loved to play golf with her husband and friends and, in the winter, followed the sun for that purpose.
Eileen is survived by: one son, James Boike and his wife, Sally, of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Rosemary Knight and her husband, Doug, of Evansville, Indiana; and Annie Anderson and her husband, Jeff, of Ashland; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by: one brother, Richard Kinsella and his wife, Rita; of Edina, Minnesota; one sister, Lorine Kinsella of Bloomington, Minnesota and many loving extended family members.
Eileen was preceded in death by: her husband, Ed and one son, Joseph Boike.
A time for family and friends to gather will begin, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Ashland, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, and continue until the time of the service.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Frank Folino, O.F.M., will be the celebrant.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, in Ashland, will take place on October 21, 2008.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.
Condolences may be left, for Eileen’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: Eileen’s full name, so that we may correctly direct your message to her family and your name, so that they may know from whom the message came.
Mary Elizabeth (Weaver) Bristow passed away, at Golden Living Center-Court Manor, in Ashland, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2010, at age 97. Mary was born, on June 28, 1912, in Mapes, North Dakota, the daughter of David Edgar and Ruth (Davis) Weaver. She attended grade school in Doyan, North Dakota, and graduated from Crary High School in Crary, North Dakota. In 1931 the family moved to Webster, North Dakota. She was employed at the S&L Department Store and Montgomery Wards in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She married James Bristow (she captured the heart of her boss) on April 5, 1941, in the Methodist Church in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ashland and a past member of the Monday Club and an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Survivors include: her daughter, Betty (Gerald) Reinke, of Ashland; and three granddaughters: Jenny (Greg Stewart) Reinke, of Lakewood, Colorado; Jane Reinke, of Elk Mound, Wisconsin; and Jill Reinke, of Ashland. Mary is also survived by: one great-grandson, Sam Maurice (fiancée, Michaela Willer), of Bemidji, Minnesota; and one adopted-by-love daughter, Birgitta (Alan) Liljequist Greene, of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Mary was preceded in death by: her husband, James (in 1988); her parents; brothers: Bill (Isabelle) Weaver, of Fargo, North Dakota; Lloyd Weaver, of Oxnard, California; and her sister, Beth (Gordon) Parry, of Webster, North Dakota.
In accordance with Mary’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. A graveside committal, at Mount Hope Cemetery, in Ashland, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2010.
The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Living Center-Court Manor, in Ashland. Mary was only there a few days but they did everything possible to make her comfortable and happy. They are truly angels on earth. They would also like to thank Nurse Chris, in ICU at Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland. She went the extra mile to make sure Mary could hear with special equipment and could watch the Cubs games on a special TV. Chris is another special angel among us.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the First United Methodist Church in Ashland and the Mural Project of Ashland. They can be sent to: Betty Reinke, 2727 Lakeshore Drive East, Ashland, WI 54806 to be distributed.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Mary’s family with her memorialization.
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Virginia Mae ‘Jinnae’ Burns, age 82 of Ashland, Wisconsin, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Ashland Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ashland.
Jinnae was born, March 31, 1926, in Ashland, the daughter of Edwin L. and Ida C. (Kirkman) VanVlack. In 1954 she was united in marriage to John F. Burns at Ashland. She was the office manager at the North Wisconsin Abstract Company in Ashland for over 30 years. She was an avid bowler and was a very active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, singing in the church choir and serving funeral lunches with the ladies funeral lunch committee.
Survivors include many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, John ‘Jack’, on November 3, 1977; five brothers: Sherman, Fred, Keith, Tom and Ed; and five sisters: Florence, Catherine, Veronica, Betty Ann and Bonnie.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M. will be the celebrant. Casket bearers will include: Howard Moe, Duane Pratt, Mark VanVlack, Scott VanVlack, Jay Wilkinson and Jon Zifko.
Interment will take place in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.
Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church or Regional Hospice.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.
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Mardene L. Cady, age 66, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at her residence.
Mardene was born, on June 3, 1944, in Walker, Iowa, the fourth child of Royal Charles and Anna Marie (Werner) Cady.
In March of 1951 (at the age of 6) her family moved to Highbridge, Wisconsin. She attended Highbridge Grade School, Coria Grade School, and graduated from Mellen High School in 1962. After graduation, she worked as a live-in baby sitter, for a family, and worked at a wreath factory. Eventually she became employed at the Veneer Mill in Mellen, Wisconsin. In 1964, she moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she worked for: the Modern Laundry, Woolworths Dime Store and eventually was hired at the Collin’s Radio Company, in Cedar Rapids, making assembly line printed circuit boards. In 1966, she moved to Memphis, Tennessee, for the summer, returning to Highbridge in December. Mardene loved the Wisconsin climate and decided it was where she wanted to live. She was employed at the Veneer Mill, in Mellen, and eventually moved to Ashland, in 1977. Other jobs included: waitressing, bartending, house cleaning, Best Western Motel, Bay Area Home Health, night auditor at AmericInn, delivery/assistant manager at Little Caesars Pizza, the Evergreen Shopper and, for the last 16 years, she worked for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, plant pest disease control in the gypsy moth program where she was still employed.
She is survived by: two sons: Adam Cady, of Ashland; and Adrien (Kim) Cady, of Washburn, Wisconsin; sisters: Rita Fisher, of Mellen; Lynnette (Glen) Webb, of Highland, Kansas; LeAnn (Andy) Zakariasen, of Phoenix, Arizona; Shelby (Ron) Olin, of Tucson, Arizona; one brother, Dennis (Carla) Cady, of Libby, Montana; three grandchildren: Aaron Cady, Jr., Alexis Cady, and Austin Cady; three step-granddaughters: Amelia and Amanda DeFoe, and Kayla DePerry.
She was preceded in death by: one son, Aaron James Cady, her parents, and a brother, Wayne Allen Cady.
A gathering, for family and friends, will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland and continue until the hour of service.
A Memorial Service, for Mardene, will take place at 2 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland.
Her interment will be private.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Mardene’s family with her memorialization.
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Beatrice M. Cameron, age 82, of Washburn, Wisconsin, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Northern Lights Health Care Center, in Washburn.
Beatrice was born, on July 22, 1927, in Chicago, the daughter of Edward and Emily (Steinert) Richter. She and Robert J. Cameron were united in marriage, on August 27, 1955, in Chicago. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved very much.
Survivors include: her sons, Robert Cameron, of Washburn; Ronald (Annette) Cameron, of Surprise, Arizona; and Paul (Marycarol) Cameron, of Ashland; her daughters: Donna (John) Neuroth, of Lake Villa, Illinois; and Judy (Ken) Klein, of Carpentersville, Illinois. Beatrice is also survived by: nine grandchildren: Kevin, Matt, Cheyenne, John, Paul, Jr., Samantha, Nate, Heather and Kristine; two great grandchildren: Justin and Shelby; two brothers: Elmer (Ann) Richter, of Washburn; and Norbert ‘Slick’ Richter, of Florida; many nieces and nephews.
Beatrice was preceded in death by: her husband Robert (in 2000), their son, John; her parents; two brothers: Edward and Rick Richter and one grandson, Jeff.
A Memorial Service, for Beatrice, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, Wisconsin. Pastor Nancy Hanson will officiate.
Interment in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, in Elwood, Illinois, will take place at a later date.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Beatrice’s family with her memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.
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Betty B. Cameron, age 72, of 48137 State Highway 112, Ashland, Wisconsin, died, in her home, on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Betty was born, on December 3, 1936, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Louise (Tank) Bernard. She graduated from: Park Falls High School, with the class of 1954 and Northland College, with the class of 1959. She taught business education, in high school, for many years, and retired, from the Gilman, Wisconsin School District, in 1997. She and Robert E. Cameron were united in marriage, in Ashland, on May 23, 1959. She was a: homemaker; secretary of the North Wisconsin Rod and Gun Club; a member of the VFW Auxiliary, in Ashland; and, as a teacher and 4H leader, she touched many lives.
Survivors include: Bob, her husband of 50 years; their daughter, Terri Schultz and her husband, Gary, of Colby, Wisconsin; and their four sons: Dan Cameron, of Ashland: Mark Cameron and his wife, Erin, of Prescott, Wisconsin; Scot Cameron and his wife, Ann, of Ashland; and Jeff Cameron and his wife, Jackie, of Denver, Colorado. Betty is also survived by: eight grandchildren; her sister, Sally Bernard of Kenosha, Wisconsin; one niece and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.
A Funeral Service, for Betty, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Reverend Nancy Swanson will officiate at the service. The casket bearers will include: Brad Cameron, Amanda Cameron, Garrett Cameron, Greg Schultz, Jim Schultz, Claire Williams, Anna Williams and Quinn Williams.
Interment, in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Ashland, will immediately follow the funeral service.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Betty’s family with her memorialization.
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Mary A. Carbon, age 80, of rural Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.
Mary was born, on November 2, 1929, in Moquah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Smolen) Franchek. She and Edward B. Carbon were united in marriage, in Moquah, on August 11, 1956. She was the housekeeping supervisor at Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, for over 21 years.
Mary is survived by: Edward, her husband of 53 years, of Ashland; her brother, Sylvester Franchek, of Moquah; three brothers-in-law: Sylvester (Diane) Carbon, of Kenosha, Wisconsin; Paul (Sharon) Carbon, of Highbridge, Wisconsin; and Roger (Terri) Carbon, of Gurney, Wisconsin; seven sisters-in-law: Florence Motel, of Ashland; Rose Marie Zwetow, of Ashland; Mary Haderly, of Mellen, Wisconsin; Nancy Kusel, of Duluth, Minnesota; Donna (Ferdinand) Grage, of Hurley, Wisconsin; Bernice (Harold) Mattson, of Aurora, Minnesota; and Doris (Glenn) Larson, of Highbridge; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; one sister, Martha Franchek; and one brother-in-law, Floyd Carbon.
A private graveside committal service and burial, for Mary, will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, July 26, 2010, at the Saint Agnes Cemetery, in Ashland. Father Gary Bernhardt, O.F.M., will officiate.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Mary’s family with her memorialization.
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Garmen S. Casperson, age 95, of 28295 U.S. Highway 13, Ashland, Wisconsin, died at his home, on Friday, January 18, 2008.
Garmen was born, on August 29, 1912, in Deer Park, Wisconsin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Casperson. In 1931, he was united in marriage to Margaret Murphy, in Hurley, Wisconsin.
For 50 years, Garmen worked in the heating and air conditioning industry. He belonged to the Odd Fellows and the Elks Club.
Survivors include: his son, John Casperson, of Ashland; two grandchildren: Catherine Casperson and Garmen A. Casperson; two brothers: Ralph Casperson, of Niles, Wisconsin and Carl Casperson, of Duluth, Minnesota and one sister, Margret Rubush, of Seminole, Florida.
He was preceded by, his parents and his wife, Julie.
At this time, only private memorialization is planned.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
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John Garmen Casperson, age 66, of 48295 U.S. Highway 13, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at his home, after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer.
John was born, on October 20, 1942, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the only child of Garmen S. and Margaret (Murphy) Casperson. John graduate from Ashland High School and went on to earn an art degree from Northland College. He was united in marriage, to Nancy Dahl, on December 21, 1985.
Earl in his career, John worked as a teacher with the Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). He left the program to run the family business, Casperson Heating Company. John later resumed his position, with the Wisconsin DVR, teaching small business development.
Above all, John loved helping people. He took great pleasure in lending his time and his resources where they were needed. This can be seen in the rich friendships that he cultivated throughout his life.
John was an avid hunter and fisherman. Many of his friends and family benefited from his expertise and took great pleasure in joining him on forays, listening to him spin tales. Cooking was a passion of John’s and he loved nothing more than preparing a meal for his family, friends, or for benefits. John also loved hunting for Lake Superior Agates: He accumulated a very impressive collection during his lifetime.
He was a member of: the Presbyterian Congregational Church, in Ashland, and the Wild Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
John is survived by: his loving wife, Nancy; their daughter, Catherine, of Ashland; and his son, Garmen, of Kansas. He is also survived by: uncles and cousins; his sister-in-law, Linda Dahl; brother-in-law, Thom Dahl; our angel, Jill Runkel; and so many dear friends and extended family who have given us so much support through this difficult time. We will be forever grateful.
John was preceded in death by: his parents, Garmen and Margaret Casperson; and two daughters: Crystal Wynn and Theresa Casperson.
Family and friends may gather after 10 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2009 at the Presbyterian Congregational Church, in Ashland.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Presbyterian Congregational Church, in Ashland, at 11 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Regional Hospice, Wild Rivers Trout Unlimited, or the Presbyterian Congregational Church.
Service details have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.
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Shirley M. Chinski, age 74, of Hayward, Wisconsin, formerly Iron River, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Golden Living Center-Valley in Hayward.
Shirley was born, on August 8, 1935, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of George and Celena (Denoyer) Clutz. She and James H. Chinski werer united in marriage, in Momence, Illinois, on July 31, 1974. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include: her children: Ronnie (Mary) Talamantes, of Kankakee, Illinois; Debra (Kevin) Ballensky, of Superior, Wisconsin; Kimberly Talamantes, of Superior, Wisconsin; and Tammy (Ross Orlikowski) Chinski, of Hayward; and numerous grand and great- grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by: her brother, Robert (Joyce) Clutz, of Kankakeez; her sister, Linda Morrison, of Kankakee; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, James, on July 2, 2007; her parents, George and Celena; and two brothers, Paul and James Clutz.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, Wisconsin, and continue until the hour of service.
A Funeral Service, for Shirley, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Paul Pare, O.F.M., will officiate. The casket bearers will include: Eli Fredericks, Ross Orlikowski, Ted Kuhnf, Kim Talamantes, Debbie Ballensky and Ronnie Talamantes.
Interment will take place in the Iron River Cemetery, Iron River.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Shirley’s family with her memorialization.
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Mary Eva Chudy, age 94, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; formerly of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Wisconsin Dells.
Mary was born, on March 6, 1916, in Ashland, the daughter of Paul and Milka (Anich) Sommers. She spent the majority of her life, with her family, in Ashland. When she was nine, Mary moved, with her family, to a farm in Benoit, Wisconsin. Mary was the oldest of nine children. She and Thomas G. Chudy were united in marriage, in Dauby, Wisconsin, on August 26, 1944. Together they farmed, on Beaser Avenue, in Ashland, and raised three children. She was also an administrative assistant for several of the Ashland Doctors, and the Ashland Credit Bureau. She also maintained a fresh egg route, in Ashland, from hens she raised on the farm. Mary was a lifetime member of Holy Family Catholic Church and then Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. In later years, Mary lived in the retirement complex, on MacArthur Avenue, in Ashland. During that time, she worked for the Bargain Hut and was a Eucharistic Minister for her church. She loved the Ashland Senior Center, and was, for a period of time, their bookkeeper and publishing a newsletter for the Senior Community. Daily, she enjoyed reading the newspaper to the visually impaired. Mary was the Matriarch for the entire Sommers and Chudy families. Her family and many friends will miss her dearly.
Survivors include: her sons: Thomas G., Jr. (Rhonda) Chudy, of Mauston, Wisconsin; John Paul (Mary Ann) Chudy, of Antigua, Guatemala; and Dr. James F. Chudy, of Mobile, Alabama; and seven grandchildren: Colleen (Tom) Jensen, Mike Chudy, Michelle (Tim) Mathison, Andrew (Liliana) Chudy, Greg (Jenn) Chudy, Hayden Chudy and Olivia Chudy. Mary is also survived by: four great-grandchildren: Maggie & Brady Jensen and Cal & Jill Mathison; two brothers: Walter and Jack Sommers, both of Ashland; one sister, Agnes Dymesich, of Benoit; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Tom, on October 16, 1981; their son, James; her parents; brothers: John and Paul Sommers and sisters: Anne & Rose Sommers and Helen Raspolic.
A visitation, for family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland and will feature a 7:30 prayer service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Mary, will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Pare, O.F.M., will be the Celebrant. Casket bearers will include: Gregory Chudy, Andrew Chudy, Mike Chudy; Tom Jensen, Tim Mathison, and William ‘Bud’ Osredkar.
Interment in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the Mass.
Memorials are preferred, in lieu of flowers, to the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and School.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Mary’s family with her memorialization.
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Arthur Cittadino, age 88, of Mellen, Wisconsin, died on Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Mellen Manor Nursing Home, in Mellen.
Art was born, on June 1, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Fred and Rose (Malito) Cittadino. He served with the U.S. Navy during WW II. He and Gertrude Gloudeman were united in marriage, in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 1942. He was a welder and foreman for the Shell Oil Co for over 50 years.
Survivors include: his son, Ronald Cittadino and his wife, Barbara, of Mellen; two grandchildren: Candy Poppe and her husband, Ron; and Christopher Cittadino and his wife, Willow; five great-grandchildren: Lyle, Cole, Nathaniel, Sienna and Cabo; nieces and nephews.
Art was preceded in death by: his parents; his brother, Carl; and his sister, Eleanore O’Toole.
Inurnment will take place, at a later date, in the Los Osos Valley Memorial Park, in Los Osos, California.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Art’s family with his memorialization.
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John A. ‘Corky’ Coffey, age 78, of 401 Prentice Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in his home.
John was born, on November 22, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John A. and Agnes M. (Walkush) Coffey. He graduated from DePadua High School, in Ashland, in 1948. John served with the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage, to Joan A. Wiener, on June 19, 1954, in Ironwood, Michigan. He was a graduate of the Coyne American Institute, in Chicago; a lifelong union electrician and an active member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. John will be most remembered for: his love of his career as an electrician, his passion and caring toward his family members, especially his wife, Joan, and his special sense of humor. John will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include: his four children: John L. Coffey and his wife, Sharon, of Ashland, Jerry Coffee, of Wausau, Wisconsin; Julie Newhouse and her husband, Jeff, of Elk River, Minnesota and James Coffey and his wife, Wendy, of Ashland. He also leaves six beloved grandchildren: Carrie Ann Coffey, Jason Coffey, Joshua Coffey, Daryl Newhouse, Kellie Newhouse and Eric Newhouse; twin sisters: Sandra Paleka and Linda Szonn and ’special children’: Carrisa DePerry, Bryanna Cournoyer and Owen Leask.
Corky was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife Joan, on January 18, 2003, and one brother, Charles Coffey.
Visitation, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2008. The visitation will include military honors, by the United Chequamegon Area Veterans, at 7:15 and a prayer service at 7:30.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for John Coffey, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M. will be the celebrant. Casket bearers will include: Jason Coffey, Joshua Coffey, Eric Newhouse, Daryl Newhouse, Kurk Paleka and John Paleka.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the Mass.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
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