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John P. ‘Cobber’ Padjen

John P. ‘Cobber’ Padjen, age 78, of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at the Saint Luke’s Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota.

John was born, on July 14, 1932, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Peter and Pauline (Mataya) Padjen. He served with the U.S. Army, during the Korean War, from 1952 until 1954. He and Sharron R. Will were united in marriage, on September 29, 1962, but were later divorced. He was in the construction industry most of his life and retired from the National Park Service. He was a member of: the Mellen Knights of Columbus and the Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen. He enjoyed: playing cards, especially poker, auto racing and the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include: his daughters: Tammy (Larry) Haderly of Marengo, Wisconsin; and Sharlene Padjen, of Bonifay, Florida; his grandchildren: Pamala & Megan Haderly and Courtney & Chelsea Padjen; and great-grandson: Eli. He is also survived by: his sisters: Ann Hangartner, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; Mary (Earl) Devroy, of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Agnes Hornketh, of North Carolina; his brother: Fred (Jeanette) Padjen, of Spring Grove, Illinois; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Frances Laneville.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2011, and continuing until the hour of service.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for John, will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father William Brenna will be the Celebrant. Father William Brenna will be the Celebrant. John’s casket bearers will include: Roger Sukanen, Kevin Kaseno, Todd Mattson, Randy Forif, Flo Tobisch, and Peter Ellias. Louie Wiener will be an honorary bearer.

Military honors will be performed by the Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen.

Interment, in Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen, will follow the Mass.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting John’s family with his memorialization.

Messages of condolence, for John‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: John’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. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

John T. Padjen

John T. Padjen, age 87, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, formerly of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Luther Hospital, in Eau Claire, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born, on September 17, 1922, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of George and Pauline Padjen. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1953, during both WWII and the Korean War. John retired as a Master Sergeant, having been awarded the Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star. He and Marilyn A. Tallman were united in marriage, on February 5, 1955, in Mellen. They owned and operated Johnny’s Pour House, in Mellen, for over 30 years, they were well known for pizza and Friday fish fries. John was a member of the Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen, the Mellen Country Club, the Mellen Lions Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he loved very much.

Survivors include: Marilyn, his wife of 55 years, of Eau Claire; son, Thomas John (Jill), of Eau Claire; daughter, Kimberly (Mark) Campy, of Mellen; grandchildren: Nicole (Jeff) Marty, John, Kate, Mitchell and Brea; his brothers: George (Mary), of Mellen; and James, of Mellen; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; one brother, Martin; and one sister, Katherine Zimmerman.

A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 23, 2010, and continuing until the hour of service.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, for John, will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father Michael McLain will be the celebrant. Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen will provide military honors immediately follow the Mass.

His interment will be private.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting John’s family with his memorialization.

Albert F. Panke

Albert F. Panke, age 95, of Ashland, Wisconsin, formerly Park Falls, Wisconsin, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Ashland, where he had lived for the past two years.

Al was born, on March 14, 1914, in Park Falls, the son of Frank and Frances (Hilgart) Panke. He attended Saint Anthony’s Grade School and graduated from Park Falls High School. Prior to his time in Ashland, Albert had been a lifelong resident of Park Falls and a member of Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church. He was a quiet, gentle man who worked at a variety of jobs throughout his life but his passion was carpentry and making fine furniture. Much of his work is in family homes throughout the Park Falls area. One of his greatest accomplishments was his woodworking contributions to his home Church of Saint Anthony’s. He was an ardent supporter of the poor and a human rights activist right up until his death. Albert was an avid reader, and gardener, he enjoyed the outdoors and was a lifelong learner. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include: his sister, Mary Anne Paitl and her husband, Donald, of Ashland; two sisters-in-law: Lois Panke and her husband, William, of Theresa, Wisconsin; and Mary Panke and her husband, Arthur, of Park Falls; and many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, four brothers and one sister.

A gathering, for family and friends, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church, in Park Falls, and continue until the hour of service.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Park Falls. Father Michael McLain will be the celebrant.

Interment will follow in the Nola Cemetery, Park Falls.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.

Condolences for Al’s family may be left at the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include: Albert’s full name, so that we may correctly direct your message to his family, and your name, so that they may know from whom it came. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

Sallie L. Pattermann

Sallie L. Pattermann, age 75, of 61210 Delta Drummond Road, Mason, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, in her home.

Sallie was born, on July 15, 1933, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Mary L. (Eckert) Good. As a child, she vacationed with her family on the Pike Lake Chain, near Delta, Wisconsin. She fell in love with the area and eventually moved there. She was united in marriage, to Norbert C. Pattermann, on May 10, 1952, in Naperville, Illinois. She was a homemaker who, with her husband, Norb, owned and operated Pattermann Construction, for over 53 years.

Survivors include: her five sons: Victor Pattermann and his wife, Kathy, of Hayward, Wisconsin; Scott Pattermann and his wife, Emily, of Naperville, Illinois; Norbert ‘Chip’ Pattermann, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Delta, Wisconsin; Patrick Pattermann and his wife, Bambie, of Delta, Wisconsin and John Pattermann and his wife, Pam, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and her daughter, Cindy Karas and her husband, Tom, of Hayward, Wisconsin. She is also survived by: fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Sallie was preceded in death by: her parents, Harry and Mary Good; and her husband, Norbert, who died on May 18, 2004.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2008, at the Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Iron River, Wisconsin. Father Michael Crisp will be the celebrant.

Interment will take place, during the spring of 2009, in Saint Michael Cemetery, Iron River, Wisconsin, on a day and a time that have yet to be determined.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the service details.

Condolences may be left, for Sallie’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: Sallie’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. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

Nancy J. Peck

Nancy J. Peck, age 72, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, in the Saint Mary’s Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Nancy was born, on July 20, 1938, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Waino and Marjorie (Barr) Hoffren. She and Robert L. Peck were inted in marriage, in Mellen, Wisconsin, on October 19, 1957. She and her husband Bob were dairy farmers. She was also a homemaker, a rural route mail carrier and a bus driver. She enjoyed all aspects of horses, from breeding, training to riding. She was a member of the Easy Riders Horse Club, the White River Home Makers Club, the Ashland County Aging Board, the Ashland County Zoning Board and the Ashland County Democratic Party. She was a 4H leader, an avid reader, story teller and poet.

Survivors include: her husband, Bob, of Ashland; her son: Morgan (Caryl), of Highbridge, Wisconsin; and her daughters: Marcia (James) Mihalek, of Ashland; and Mary (Boyd) Dosch, of Osceola, Wisconsin. Nancy is also survived by: nine grandchildren: Tim Peck, Matt Peck, Austin Peck, Valerie Mihalek, Kristy Mihalek, Jessica Mihalek, J.R. Mihalek, Maddie Dosch and Sam Dosch; two brothers: Wayne (Betty) Hoffren and Ted (Kathy) Hoffren, all of Fairhope, Alabama; many nieces and nephews and her best friends and canine and feline companions, Hobie, Fluffy and Tiger.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Sanborn United Methodist Church in Sanborn, Wisconsin, beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan 20, 2011, and continue until the hour of service.

A memorial service, for Nancy, will be held, at the Sanborn United Methodist Church in Sanborn, Wisconsin, at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2011. Reverend Kent Richmond will officiate.

Interment will take place at a later date.

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. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

Roger N. Peltonen

Roger N. Peltonen, age 83 of 41561 Fire Department Ave, Marengo, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the Mellen Manor, in Mellen, Wisconsin.

Roger was born, on April 2, 1926, in Marengo, the son of Samuel and Hilma (Heikkila) Peltonen. He and Marjorie Kruzan were united in marriage, on August 2, 1952. She preceded him in death on February 21, 1955. During the Korean War, Roger served with the United States Army. Roger was a carpenter by trade, retiring from Schraufnagel’s in Marengo, after many years of working for them. He was united in marriage to Jennie Marie Nortunen-Starr, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Marengo, on February 19, 1982. He and Jennie loved to travel and attend the grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a very talented cook who liked his food good and spicy. He enjoyed a traditional hot sauna, Sunday drives and playing “boom body” with all small children, by bouncing them on his foot while he sang “Yankee Doodle.” He had a soft spot for kittens and was well known for his sense of humor and his favorite sayings. He enjoyed: bird watching, hunting, fishing, watching sporting events and working in his garden. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Roger is survived by: Jennie, his loving wife, of Marengo; and their three children: Dean Peltonen and his wife, Kathie, of Spring Creek, Nevada; Debra Schultz and her husband, David, of Marengo; and David Starr and his wife, Terrice, of Mellen. He is also survived by: four grandchildren: Derek Schulz and his wife, Karen; Tessa Campbell and her husband, Jason; Lynsi Peterson and her husband, Matt; and Deanna Jaeger and her husband, Mike; seven great grandchildren: Jace Campbell, Tia Campbell, Mason Peterson, Braedon Schultz, Brent Jaeger, Cody Jaeger and Josie Jaeger; his sister, Dolly Zeller, of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; his brother, Harold Peltonen, of Glidden, Wisconsin; nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by: Marjorie, his first wife; his parents Samuel and Hilma Peltonen; five sisters: Olga, Ellen, Ruth, Lila and Esther and four brothers: Moose, John, Billy and Elmer.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen, from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2009, and continue on Monday, at the Church, in Marengo, from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.

Funeral Services, for Roger, will take place at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Marengo. Vicar Scott Holoubek will officiate. Special music will include: ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ and ‘Rock of Ages’.

His interment will take place in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Highbridge, Wisconsin.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are preferred to Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Marengo.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Roger’s family with his memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.

Messages of condolence, for Roger ‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Roger’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. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

William T. ‘Bill’ Pendergast

William T. ‘Bill’ Pendergast, age 49, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.

Bill was born, on November 28, 1959, in Ashland, the son of Daniel and Geraldine L. (Basley) Pendergast. He was united in marriage to Eva M. Marksman, in Hawaii, on February 14, 2000. He worked as a deck hand, for the American Steamship Lines, for many years. He was a member of the Lake Superior Band of Ojibwa, was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.

Survivors include: his brother, Daniel Pendergast and his wife, Kathleen, of Superior, Wisconsin; three sisters: Lynn Simonson and her husband, Mark, of Superior; June Pesek and her husband, David, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Natalie Ayers and her husband, Warren, of Coalinga, California; a special friend, Eva Pendergast, of Superior; his son, Michael Thompson, of Ashland; four grandsons: Dontae, Isaiah, Jamal and Chase; several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

A visitation, at the Wake House, in Odanah, will begin at 9 a.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2008, and continue until the hour of the service on Friday.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2008, at The Wake House, in Odanah, Wisconsin. Father Frank Folino, O.F.M., will officiate. His casket bearers will include: Mike Thomson, Ben Basley, Mike Pendergast, Tony Basley, Dan Pendergast and Mark Simonson.

Interment in the Odanah Cemetery, will follow the funeral service.

Memorials are preferred, in lieu of flowers.

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. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

Alice B. (Bauer) Penn

Alice B. (Bauer) Penn, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, long-time resident of Ashland, Wisconsin, died Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2009, in Green Bay.

Alice, the daughter of the late John and Anna Bauer, was born, on May 12, 1914. She graduated from De Padua High School, in Ashland and worked at the Lake Superior District Power Company, until her marriage to Ashland Attorney Theodore Penn, in 1944. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland and was a former Director of the State Bank of Drummond. Alice moved, to Green Bay, in 2008, to be near her family.

Alice was the loving and proud mother of Ted Penn and his wife, Mary, of Green Bay. She is also survived by: her sister, Betty Geach, of Madison, Wisconsin; a special niece, Jackie McCormick of Grafton, Wisconsin; other nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by: her husband Theodore, in 1970; her sister, Irene De Michele, and two brothers: Frank and Alphonse Bauer.

A gathering, for family and friends, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2009, and continue until the hour of the service.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held, at 11 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O. F. M., will be the celebrant.

Interment in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the mass.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established for Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 206 North Second Avenue East, Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with the service details.

Messages of condolence, for Alice’s family, may be left by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include your name in the message, so the family may know from whom it came; and Alice’s full name, so that it may reach her family. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

Bernard E. Peterhansel

Bernard E. Peterhansel, age 91, of Glidden, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011, at the Park Manor Nursing Home, in Park Falls, Wisconsin.

Bernard was born on May 22, 1920, in Glidden, the son of Frank X. and Sylvia J. (Williams) Peterhansel. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served in World War II, from 1943 to 1945. He and Dorothy J. Berry were united in marriage, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, on September 9, 1950. He was a rip saw operator for various lumber companies over the years. From 1947 until 1971, Bernard and Dorothy owned and operated the Glidden Woods Resort. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Glidden.

Survivors include: his daughter, Doris J. Patitz, of Chicago, Illinois; his sister, Marie Gottinger, of Two Rivers, Wisconsin; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Dorothy (June 7, 2010); his parents; and one sister, Evelyn.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Glidden, beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2011, and continuing until the hour of service.

A Funeral Service, for Bernard, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2011, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Glidden. Reverend Dale Heinlein will officiate. Casket bearers will include: Eugene Beil, Pat Bonney, Doug Runice, Frank Kempf, Sheridan Schock, Eugene Snyder, and Bob Westfall.

His interment, in Mount Hope Cemetery, Glidden, will follow the services in the Church. Military honors will be performed by Glidden Chippewa VFW Post 7300.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Bernard’s family with his memorialization.

Messages of condolence, for Bernard‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Bernard’s full name (Bernard E. Peterhansel), so that we may accurately direct your message to his family; and your name, so that his family will know from whom it came. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name), on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

Dorothy J. Peterhansel

Dorothy J. Peterhansel, age 97, of Glidden, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Park Manor Nursing Home, in Park Falls, Wisconsin.

Dorothy was born, on May 20, 1913, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of John H. and Theresa L. (Deiker) Berry. She and Bernard E. Peterhansel were united in marriage, in Park Falls, on September 9, 1950. Dorothy was a homemaker, a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Glidden, the Church Mission Circle and the Glidden VFW Auxiliary.

Survivors include: Bernard, of Glidden, her husband of 59 years; and her daughter, Doris J. Patitz, of Chicago, Illinois; nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by: her parents; and one sister, Vivian Jane Myers.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Glidden, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until the hour of service.

A Funeral Service, for Dorothy, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Glidden. Reverend Dale Heinlein will officiate. Her casket bearers will include: Eugene Beil, Pat Bonney, Ron Hill, Frank Kempf, Sheridan Schock, and Eugene Snyder.

Interment, in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Glidden, will follow the service.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Dorothy’s family with her memorialization.

Messages of condolence, for Dorothy ‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Dorothy’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. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

Richard A. ‘Red’ Petersen

Richard A. ‘Red’ Petersen, age 76 years, of 4205 Lake Park Road, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.

‘Red’ was born, on January 24, 1933, in Ashland, the son of Mitchell and Minerva (Lavicott) Petersen. A U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, he owned the Casa Loma Tavern for 35 years.

Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Ashland, at 10 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2009. Father Ward Simpson, will officiate. Military honors will be performed by the United Chequamegon Area Veterans, of Ashland.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting with the celebration of Red’s life.

To leave messages of sympathy, for ‘Red’s family’, you may go to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: his full name, so that your message may be correctly directed, and your name so that his family will know from whom it came. Your message will be printed and given to hisr family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

Irene M. Peterson

Irene M. Peterson, age 91, a long time Ashland, Wisconsin resident, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Northern Lights Health Care Center, in Washburn, Wisconsin.

Irene was born, on January 7, 1917, in Washburn, the daughter of William and Maude (Robare) Dandeneau. She was united in marriage, to Arthur S. Peterson, in Ashland, on May 25, 1938. A homemaker and wonderful mother, she enjoyed: picking blueberries and dancing. She will be remembered for being a very kind woman, who kept an impeccable home.

Survivors include: her daughter, Linda Ronning and her husband, Robert, of Ashland; two sons: Roland Peterson and Norman Peterson, both of Ashland; seven grandchildren: Kevin, Wesley, Tracey, Michelle, Roland, Jennifer and Tammy; five great grandchildren; her sister, Bernice Tulip, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; her brother, Eugene Dandeneau, of Barksdale, Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews.

Irene was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Arthur, on January 23, 2006; four sisters: Edna Grupstra, Elsie Sinoneau, Lucille Welton and Fern Ryan; and two brothers: Robert Dandeneau and Raymond Dandeneau.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and will feature a 7:30 prayer service.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for Irene, will be held at 10:30, Saturday, January 12, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Frank Folino, O.F.M., will be the celebrant. Her casket bearers will include: Eugene Dandeneau, Jr., Valerie Dandeneau, Timm Farr, Norman Peterson, Roland Peterson and Rollie Peterson, Jr.

Interment, in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will take place on Monday, January 14, 2008.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.

Messages of condolence, for Irene’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Irene’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. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

Robert D. ‘Bob’ Peterson

Robert D. ‘Bob’ Peterson, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011, in his home, in Mellen, Wisconsin. Bob was born on April 11, 1936, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Russell and Ruth M. (Smith) Peterson. He and Mary Jane Miller were united in marriage, on November 6, 1954, in Park Falls. He retired as an over the road truck driver in 1996 at which time he opened and operated a bait shop in Mellen. He also worked for the Ashland Daily Press, delivering the newspaper to Phillips, Wisconsin. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include: Mary Jane, of Mellen, his wife of 56 years; their daughter: Deb Peterson, of Frisco, Texas; and nine sons: Dennis Peterson, of Braham, Minnesota; Duaine (Natalia) Peterson, of Fridley, Minnesota; Dale Peterson, of Highbridge, Wisconsin; Dean (Carrie) Peterson, of Sandstone, Minnesota; Robert Peterson, Jr., of Victoria, Australia; Jerome ‘Butch’ Peterson, of Hutchinson, Minnesota; Terry (Debbie) Peterson, of Pine City, Minnesota; Gary Peterson, of Marengo, Wisconsin; and Brett (Amanda) Peterson, of East Bethel, Minnesota. Bob is also survived by: twenty grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ferd Peterson, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; one sister, Virginia Shappell, of Princeton, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by: his parents and one sister, Shirley Miller.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen, from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2011. The visitation will continue, on Tuesday, at the Henriette Community Church in Henriette, Minnesota, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Funeral services, for Robert Peterson will be held 11 a.m. Tueday, January 11, 2011, at the Henriette Community Church in Henriette, Minnesota. Reverend David Dwyer will officiate. Casket bearers will include Duaine Peterson, Dennis Peterson, Jerome Peterson, Terry Peterson, Gary Peterson, and Brett Peterson.

Interment will take place in the Hilltop Cemetery, Pine City, Minnesota, immediately following the funeral.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Robert’s family with his memorialization.

Messages of condolence, for Robert‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Robert’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. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

Katherine Mary Pfeffer

Katherine Mary Pfeffer, age 92, of 65163 Poynette Street, Marengo, Wisconsin, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. Katherine was born, on April 1, 1916, in Mellen, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph J. and Dora Elizabeth (Carbon) Schlies.

Katherine married Duane Francis Pfeffer, at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Highbridge, Wisconsin, on June 30, 1952. He preceded her in death, on May 5, 1986.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Woodward and her three brothers: Clarence Schlies, Richard Schlies and Joseph Schlies.

Katherine is survived by her two sons: Ronald J. Pfeffer and his wife, Sue; and Duane J. Pfeffer and his wife, Barb; both of Marengo; four grandchildren, Ronald, Calvin, Amanda and Candice; many nieces and nephews.

Katherine enjoyed: Church events (including bingo), gardening, camping, fishing and travel.

A visitation, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday, August, 18, 2008, and will feature a 7 p.m. prayer service. The visitation will resume, at the Church, at 10 a.m., Tuesday, and continue until the hour of the service.

A mass of Christian burial, for Katherine, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church, in Highbridge. Father Dean Buttrick will officiate.

Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery in Ashland, will follow the mass.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.

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John A. Pierce

John A. Pierce, age 76 of 43990 Dodd Drive, Lake Namekagon, Cable, WI, died, after a courageous battle with progressive supra nuclear palsy, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Friday, Dec 11, 2009. He went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

John was born October 7, 1933, in Ashland, the son of Allen E. and Martha (Block) Pierce. He grew up in Mellen and graduated from Mellen High School. He received his bachelors of science degree from Northland College. He worked for the Soo Line Railroad and Wisconsin Conservation Department which is now the DNR. He began teaching school in 1960 and was a science teacher at Iron River, Wisconsin. In 1961 he took a teaching position at the Mellen Public School. In 1963 he attended graduate school in Emporia, Kansas where he received his master of broad field science degree. Following graduation, he returned to Mellen to teach science, chemistry, physics and math. In 1970 he was promoted to high school principle and served in that capacity and as a teacher until his retirement, in 1989. His knowledge of the sciences and of nature combined with his work ethic inspired many of those who knew him. He was a devoted educator and found joy in learning that “many of his former students had succeeded in the science world.” He used his many skills and talents to make a difference in all that he did. He had a great sense of humor and found joy in making people laugh. He was a member of the Mellen Rod and Gun Club and a master wood worker. He enjoyed spending time at the cottage where many special memories were made. He especially loved fishing and hunting with his sons and grandchildren and looked forward to men time, deer hunting. In 2004, John and his sons embarked on “a fishing trip of a lifetime” to Alaska, where he caught sockeyes, halibut and a 75 pound king salmon. He enjoyed his many years of retirement with his wife, of 53 years, Carol Jean. They divided their time between Lake Namekagon and winters spent in Texas and Gulf Shores.

John A. Pierce is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of Cable, Wisconsin; sons: James A. (Kathi), of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; John T. (Penny) of Mason, Wisconsin; Charles B. (Amy), of Highbridge, Wisconsin; and William R. (Kim), of Glidden, Wiscosin; and 10 grandchildren, Matt, Ben, Laura, Michelle, Mary, Stephanie, Blake, Zach, Brent and Kristin. John is also survived by: his sister-in-law, Dorothy (John) Ferrando, of Ashland, Wisconsin; his brother-in-law, Richard (Cheri) Vought, of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconisn; cousins: Joan Schultz and Virginia Andersen.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; one grandson, Luke; and one cousin, Marianne Brouillette.

A gathering of family and friends will be held, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, Wisconsin, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009, continuing until the hour of service.

A Memorial Mass and Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mellen. Father Michael McLain will be the celebrant.

Interment, in the Mellen Union Cemetery, in Mellen, will take place in the Spring of 2010.

Memorials are preferred to the John A. Pierce Scholarship Fund, at the Mellen High School, 420 South Main Street, Mellen, Wisconsin 54546.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting John’s family with his memorialization.

Grace F. Dahl Pilon

Grace F. Dahl Pilon, age 87, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.

Grace was born, on August 17, 1924, in Ashland, the daughter of Victor and Anna (Treba) Faliski. She attended the public schools and graduated from DePadua High School in 1942. She and William M. Dahl were united in marriage, in Bessemer, Michigan, on November 16, 1944. She loved: baking, cooking, canning pickles, vegetables and jams. She enjoyed: plants and doing yard work. She was a member of: the Senior Community Center, R.S.V.P., and the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. After the passing of her beloved William, on May 1, 1976, in Ashland, she began working in the nutrition department of the Ashland County Aging Unit, from which she retired in January of 1989. She and Clarence Pilon, of Anchorage, Alaska, were united in marriage, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, on January 28, 1989. Together they moved to Alaska and enjoyed the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’. Grace and Clarence moved back to Ashland, in June of 1994, where Clarence passed away on November 27, 1998.

Survivors include: her sons: William (Margaret) Dahl, of Ashland; Michael Dahl, of Ashland; and Peter (Karen) Dahl, of Silver Dale, Washington; four grandchildren: Jarred (April) Stone-Dahl, Shannon (Josh) Bruner, Nicholas and Brady Dahl; five great-grandchildren: Isabella, Silas, Ayva & Rena Dahl, and Josie Bruner; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, William; her husband, Clarence; two daughters: Josie Koby, and infant Susan Dahl; her parents; three brothers: John, Edward, and Joseph Faliski; three sisters: Mary Wright, Irene Carlson, and Helen Matyas.

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., Monday, November 28, 2011, and continuing until the hour of service.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for Grace, will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2011, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M., will be the Celebrant.

Interment will take place in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.

Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and School, in Ashland.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Grace’s family with her memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.

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Alexander J. Pittman

Alexander J. Pittman, age 34, of 1712 Hughitt Avenue, Superior, Wisconsin, died, on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in his home.

Alex was born, on August 17, 1973, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the son of William W. and Gertrude A. Pittman. He was employed in the grocery business for a number of years.

Survivors include: his mother, Gretchen Gabrus, of Ashland, Wisconsin; his father, William W. Pittman III, of North Carolina; his grandmother, Gertrude Gabrus, of Ashland; his special friend, Evelyn Stone of Saxon, Wisconsin; his two sons: Ian and Aaron. of Saxon; two step sons: Robert and John, of Saxon; his brother, William W. Pittman, IV, of North Carolina; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Alex was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Eleanor and William W. Pittman, Jr. and his maternal grandfather, Alois Gabrus.

A private visitation will begin at 3 p.m., Friday, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of the service.

A private family funeral service will take place at 4 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M., will officiate.

Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, in Ashland, will take place during the spring of 2008, on a day and at a time that have yet to be determined.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.

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Betty Ann Poppe

Betty Ann Poppe, age 83, of Highbridge, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, September 12, 2009, in her home, with her loving family near her side.

Betty was born, on November 19, 1925, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Ruby (Dillon) Wilson. She and Russell Robert Poppe were united in marriage, in Chicago, Illinois, on June 15, 1944. Betty was a floor supervisor for Munsingwear, in Ashland, for over 36 years. Grandma’s home was the gathering place for family and friends. Her caring ways touched many. She always made the world a better place and held everyone in her heart. Her families well being was her number one priority.

Survivors include: her two daughters: Sondra Landgreen and her husband, Maury, of Marshfield, Wisconsin and Sharon O’Dovero and her husband, Larry, of Mellen, Wisconsin; and six grandchildren: Brian Bonitz; Brenda Moon; Russell O’Dovero and his wife, Leah; Rhonda O’Dovero and her husband, Daniel Frostman; Rachele Watson and her husband, Shawn; and Lisa Joy and her husband, Steve. Betty is also survived by: nine great-grandchildren: Ashley Jaeger, Damon Jaeger, Taylor Moon, Tanner Moon, James Watson, Garrett Watson, Brent Watson, Elizabeth Hill and Kelsey Duff; one great-great granddaughter, Hallie Lynn; her sister, Kathryn Wheeler, of Sun City, Arizona; her very dear nephew, Chuck Lee and his wife, Sherry; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by: her parents, Ruby and Arthur Wilson; her husband, Bob, on January 25, 1999, and her two brothers: Robert Wilson and Captain William Wilson.

A visitation, for family and friends, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Mellen, will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009, and continue until the hour of service.

A funeral service, for Betty Poppe, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Mellen. Pastor Shawn W. Andersen will officiate. Her casket bearers will include: Russell O’Dovero, Damon Jaeger, Tanner Moon, Taylor Moon, and Dan Frostman.

She will be interred in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Highbridge, following the Church service.

Betty’s family would like to thank: Dr. Thomas C. Cunningham, for his years of care; and Regional Hospice, for all their support; and a special thank you to Leah Schutte, for her years of loving care and laughter.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Betty’s family with her memorialization.

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Candy Marie Poppe

Candy Marie Poppe, age 42, of Highbridge, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at the home of her parents, in Mellen, Wisconsin.

Candy was born, on April 10, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ronald L. and Barbara A. (Sombles) Cittadino. She and Ronni L. Poppe were united in marriage, in Mellen, on July 8, 1994. She was employed at Wal-Mart, as a manager, for over 20 years. She enjoyed walking in the park with her children, whom she loved very much.

Survivors include: her husband of 17 years, Ronni, of Highbridge; her sons: Cole A. and Nathaniel J. Poppe, of Highbridge; her parents, Ronald and Barbara Cittadino, of Mellen; and her brother, Christopher (Willow) Cittadino, of Poynette, Wisconsin. Candy is also survived by: her mother and father -in- law, Lyle and Ruth Poppe, of Highbridge; her brother-in-law, Todd Poppe, of Highbridge; sisters-in-law: Misty (Eric) Heino, of Sanborn, Wisconsin; and Anna (Brandon) Kokko, of North York, Wisconsin; nieces and nephews.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, beginning at 10 a.m., and continuing until the hour of service.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for Candy, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father William Brenna will be the Celebrant. Casket bearers will include: Todd Poppe, Chuck Flesch, Shane Miller, Paul Poppe, Christopher Cittadino, and Eric Heino.

Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Highbridge.

Memorials are preferred, in lieu of flowers, to the American Cancer Society.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Candy’s family with her memorialization.

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John F. Popovich

John F. Popovich, age 77 passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in his Mellen, Wisconsin, home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born, on November 23, 1933, in Mellen, the son of Alec and Anna (Hankovich) Popovich. He was united in marriage to Pauline Trombi in Minnesota. While raising their six children, John worked as a conductor for the Soo Line Railroad and retired after 39 1/2 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

John is survived by: his children: James (Denise), Patty (Doug) Sorrels, Chuck (Julie), Mike (Carol), Cathy (Mike Glaeser); grandchildren, Sheila, Heather, Gary, Joey, Amanda, Steve, Alicia, Charles, Alec, Lyndsay and Kacy; and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by: his son-in-law, James Zakovec; his sisters: Mary, Polly and Ann; his brothers: Steve and George and several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by: his loving wife, Pauline; his daughter, Debbie Zakovec; his parents; brothers, Chuck and Mike and a special brother-in-law, Vic.

A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, October 31, 2011, and continuing until the hour of service.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, for John, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 31, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father William Brenna will be the Celebrant.

Private family interment, in the Mellen Union Cemetery, will take place at a later date.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting John’s family with his memorialization.

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Edith Christine Powers

Edith Christine Powers, age 94, was called home to be with the Lord, on Monday, September 5, 2011, at the Oaks Assisted Living Center, in Washburn, Wisconsin. Edith was born on July 16, 1917, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Hilda (Hedstrom) Westman. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1935.

Growing up in Ashland, she remembered caddying at the Elks Golf Course (when the boys in town were on strike) and riding in a barnstorming bi-plane high over the bay. During the summer she picked strawberries in Bayfield, where she met the handsome redhead, Orville Powers, who was later to become her husband. She worked for her father, in Westman’s Paint Store, for many years.

Orville and Edith eloped in Cloquet, Minnesota, on July 2, 1940. They lived in Bayfield, Wisconsin, where Orville was a commercial fisherman. While their children were very young, they spent the summers on Stockton Island, where Orville had built a cabin at the fish camp, where other fisherman also had cabins. A boat would come weekly, from Bayfield, to pick up the fish that the fisherman had caught. The boat also brought ice, groceries and mail to the families on Stockton. With no electricity, Edith spent her days taking care of the kids, washing clothes in a hand washtub and preparing meals on a white gas stove. Edith and the kids enjoyed hiking across to Julian Bay, swimming and picking blueberries. Over the years, Edith knitted a lot of sweaters, mittens and ‘thousands’ of slippers. Every Christmas, we all received a pair of slippers and a box of Crackerjacks.

Orville and Edith, with several other families, were instrumental in starting the Faith Baptist Church, in Bayfield. Edith was the Church’s pianist, financial secretary and worked in Children’s Church for many years. They lived between the Church and the parsonage, so they were always very involved in the Pastors’ and their families’ lives. Edith did a lot of babysitting, brought meals, had company over and was always a good friend.

In the 1970’s, they bought a 29’ sailboat (The Blitzen) and spent a lot of time sailing around the Apostle Islands and even took their boat all the way up the Saint Lawrence Seaway and through the locks. After they sold the Blitzen, they bought a camper and took several trips to Arizona, Colorado, California, as well as trips around the area. Orville and Edith were a great couple, always having fun and just enjoying being together.

Edith is survived by: three of her children: Connie (Myron) Leafblad, of Riverside, California; John (Gerry) Powers, of Washburn; and Kathleen Defoe, of Bayfield; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Orville, on October 19, 1999; her daughter, Sandra Joyce Maher; her parents; and her seven brothers and sisters.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Faith Baptist Church, in Bayfield, beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2011, and continuing until the hour of the service.

A funeral service, for Edith, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2011, at the Faith Baptist Church, in Bayfield. Pastor Barry Boyer, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, will officiate at the service. Casket bearers will include: Darren Leafblad, Brandon Leafblad, Kurt Defoe, Eric Defoe, Greg Maher, Jonathon Powers, Benjamin Powers, and Elliot Powers.

Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Bayfield, will follow the service at the Church.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Edith’s family with her memorialization.

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Susan Therese Pratt

Susan Therese Pratt, age 57, of 120 East 18th Street, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Monday, November 9, 2009, in her home, with her family at her side.

Susan was born, on April 10, 1952, in Ashland, the daughter of Anthony and Theresa (Misuraco) Sandor. She and David Eugene Pratt, Sr. were united in marriage, at Saint Agnes Church, in Ashland, on October 25, 1969.

She founded Tree Top Day Care Center, in Ashland, on May 18, 1973. In the thirty-six plus years that she provided quality child care, she enriching the lives of no less than 800 children and their families. A life-long children‘s advocate, Susan provided leadership within the Ashland community and the state of Wisconsin.

Susan is survived by: David, her husband of 40 years; and their four children: David Pratt and his wife, Jessica, of Saint Paul, Minnesota; Theresa Fredericks and her husband, Darren, of Ashland; Angela Thompson and her husband, Brian, of Burnsville, Minnesota; and Sandor Pratt and his wife, Jackelyn, of Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by her grandchildren: William Pratt, James Pratt, Eva Pratt, Joseph Fredericks, Anthony Fredericks, Katherine Thompson, Anna Thompson and Baby Pratt (due in March). Survivors also include: her three brothers and five sisters: Sandra Williams and her husband, Thomas, of Duluth, Minnesota; Anthony Sandor and his wife, Alberte, of Boise, Idaho; Jean Jablonski and her husband, Zygmund, of Ashland; Mary Anne Foley and her husband, Larry, of Beaverton, Oregon; Elizabeth DeDecker, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Timothy Sandor and his wife, Adeline, of Superior, Wisconsin; Therese Boren and her husband, Michael, of Big Ben National Park, Texas and Michael Sandor and his wife, Dianne, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Susan was preceded in death by: her father, Anthony Sandor, on May 6, 2008; her mother, Theresa Sandor, on November 26, 1992; her sister JoAnn Sandor, on November 17, 1976; and her infant brother, Jerome Sandor, on April 12, 1955.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2009, and include a 7:30 p.m. prayer service, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for Susan, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M., will be the Celebrant. Dawn Swanson will be the organist. The casket bearers will include: David Pratt, Sr., David Pratt, Jr., Theresa Fredericks, Angela Thompson, Sandor Pratt and Joseph Fredericks. Burial, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the Mass.

Suzy’s dream was to give back to the community that served her so well throughout the years. She envisioned that, upon her retirement, she would create a manipulative play center, a park where children could bring their matchbox cars, finger skateboards, action figures, etc, and allow their imaginations to run free. Memorials to the Susan Pratt Memorial Park Fund, 120 East 18th Street, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806, will help make that dream a reality.

Her family was her life. “She is and forever will be missed. We love her pieces to pieces, a thousand and a half, and into infinity.”

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Susan’s family with her memorialization.

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Norma Jean Price

Norma Jean Price, age 76, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born, on May 18th, 1932, in Kingsford, Michigan, to Letha and John Kanska. On March 29, 1952, she married John ‘Jack’ Price in Kingsford. On January 10, 2001, after 48 years of marriage, he preceded in her death.

For many years, Norma was a member of Ashland BPO Does and served as their president. She was also a member of Garland City Chatty Hatties Red Hatters club and was president of the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary. She dearly loved her family and friends and being a friend. Her warm personality drew people to her. Everyone knew and loved Norma. She enjoyed: doll making, crafts and playing any kind of card game.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: her sister, Betty Hallman and her husband, Zip; her brother, Gerald Kanska and his wife, Alice; her brothers-in-law: Andy Butsic, Chuck Nash and Willard ‘Ding’ Gardiner and a special son-in-law, Arnie Mattson.

Norma is survived by: her three daughters: Jeanne Spruell and her husband, Beau Rosin; Sandra Joyal and her husband, Richard; and Brenda Mattson, all of Ashland; and two sisters: Edna Nash and Joyce Butsic, both of Kingsford, Michigan. Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Mary Zinnecker and her daughters: Kaitlyn and Mariah; Michael Zinnecker, his wife, Rebekah, and their son Carson; Kristi Smart, her husband, Mike, and their daughters: Kaylee and Madison; Mark Zinnecker, his wife, Kamerae, and their children: Kathrine and Dewey; Jenni Fuhrman; David Joyal; Matthew Spruell and his wife, Melissa; Brian Joyal; Jenna Joyal and her husband, Tim Dykstra; Marissa Spruell; J.R. Rosin and his wife, Megan; Daniel Rosin; Raven Rosin; and Carrie Santama. Norma is also suvived by: many nieces, nephews and other family members including: the many children whose lives she touched as a: step-grandmother; step great-grandmother; daycare provider, Girl Scout leader and her work with blended families. Her special companion, Timmy, her tiny Maltese, also misses her deeply.

She was dearly loved by: her special coffee group of over 34 years, which included: Harriet, Arlene, Barb, Marge, Joanne, Lois, and Jerri; her bunco and cribbage buddies: Lori, Stacey, Angie, Sue, Arlene and Lynette; and many other special friends.

A visitation, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2008 and continue until the hour of the service.

A funeral service, for Norma, will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Reverend Kent Seldal will officiate. Her casket bearers will include: Michael Zinnecker, Mark Zinnecker, Matthew Spruell, John Spruell, David Joyal, Brian Joyal and Michael Smart.

Interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Ashland, will take place on a day and at a time that have yet to be determined.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the service details.

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Celestine M. Pristash

Celestine M. Pristash, age 88, of Washburn, Wisconsin, formerly Moquah, Wisconsin, died Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Northern Lights Health Care Center, in Washburn.

Celestine was born, on October 6, 1920, in Delta, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Margaret (Gerbozy) Brilla. She was united in marriage to Andrew G. Pristash, in Ino, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1943.

A homemaker, she enjoyed: gardening and berry and mushroom picking. She made the best homemade bread.

Survivors include her children: Adele Tutland and her husband, Clay of Rogers, Minnesota; Pat Pristash and her husband, John Knudsen, of Racine, Wisconsin; Tom Pristash and his wife, Tracy, of Ashland, Wisconsin, JoAnne Griffin and her husband, John, of Ashland; Terri Samuel and her husband, Dave, of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Jerry Sukala of Washburn. She is also survived by: seven grandchildren, Sandra Peterson; Jeff Tutland and his wife, Shelley; Brian Tutland and his wife, Dana; Michelle Thompson and her husband, Brian; Katherine Pristash; Luke Pristash and Megan Pristash and ten great-grandchildren. Other survivors include: her four siblings, Barbara Oreskovich and her husband, Frank, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Tom Brilla, of Delta; Mary Ann Motel of Mason, Wisconsin and Benny Brilla and his wife, Trudy, of Delta; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband Andrew, on Nov 12, 1970; their daughter, Tina Peterson; her grandson, Todd Peterson; and siblings, Martin Brilla, Andrew Brilla, Edward Brilla and Josephine Susienka.

A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 9:30 Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.

A Funeral Service, for Celestine, will bergin at 10:30, Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M. will officiate. Her casket bearers will include: Jeff Tutland, Brian Tutland, Michelle Thompson, Katherine Pristash, Luke Pristash, Megan Pristash and Sandra Peterson.

She will be interred in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.

Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.

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John J. Punjak

John J. Punjak, age 84, of Iron River, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Middle River Health Care Center in South Range, Wisconsin.

John was born, on March 31, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of John and Anna (Kaminicke) Punjak. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He and Winefred Steadman were united in marriage, in Iron River, on August 21, 1954. John was a welding supervisor for the Clyde Iron Works in Duluth, Minnesota. He was a member of: the Iron River Lions Club, the Iron River Fire Department, and the Iron River VFW Post 10197. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.

Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Winefred, of Iron River; his son, Jeffrey (Diane), of Iron River; his daughter, Peggy (Fred) Apodaca, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and five grandchildren: Jason & Sarah Punjak, Leigha Givens, Ariel & Haeley Apodaca. John is also survived by: three brothers: Andrew, of Iron River; George, of Colorado Springs; and Robert (Mickie), of Delafield, Wisconin; two sisters: Helen Erickson, of Sussex, Wisconsin; and Agnes (Ronald) O’Leary of Oconomowoc, WI; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; one brother, William; and one sister, Mary.

A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Iron River, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, and continuing until the hour of service.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, for John, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2011, at the Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Iron River. Father Michael Crisp will be the Celebrant.

Interment will take place in the Saint Michael Cemetery, Iron River.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting John’s family with his memorialization.

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Katherine B. Rasmussen

Katherine B. Rasmussen, age 83, of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, in the Flambeau Hospital, in Park Falls, Wisconsin.

No public memorialization events are planned at this time.

Katherine was born, in Oklahoma, on December 11, 1927. She is the daughter of Lester and Margie (Miller) Reynolds. She and Robert L. Rasmussen were united in marriage, in Joliet, Illinois, on February 8, 1948.

Katherine is survived by: her husband, Robert, of Mellen; two daughters: Donna Sue Wines, of Champagne, Illinois; and Resa K. (Charles) Botka, of Mellen; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 5 great grand children; two sisters; nieces and nephews.

Private family interment, in the Woodlawn Cemetery, in Joliet, Illinois, will take place at a later time.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Katherine’s family with her memorialization.

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Joseph L. Rebella

Joseph L. Rebella, age 90, of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Joe was born, on March 26, 1920, in Mellen, the son of John and Mary (Rolle) Rebella. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his World War II service with the United States Army. He and Margaret L. Grage were united in marriage, on February 4, 1961, in Mellen.

In 1985, Joe retired from his 25 year career, as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen and an avid football fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include: Margaret, his wife of fifty years, of Mellen; and his five sons: Mark (Allie Wood); of Red Lodge, Montana; Brian, of Mellen; Richard (Eileen), of Saint Cloud, Minnesota; Michael (Amy), of Wausau, Wisconsin; and Patrick, of Mellen. Joe is also survived by: seven grandchildren: Kim (Kyle), Kelly, Maria, Joe, Jennifer, Maggie, and Daniel; and a great-grandson, Kelso.

Joe was preceded in death by: his parents; three brothers: Joe, who died in infancy, Leo and Major; and three sisters: Anne, Mary and Catherine.

A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, and continuing until the hour of the service.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for Joe, will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father William Brenna will be the Celebrant. Joe’s casket bearers will include: Mark Rebella, Brian Rebella, Richard Rebella, Michael Rebella, and Patrick Rebella.

Military honors will be performed by the Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen.

Interment, in Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen, will follow the Mass.

Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Joe’s family with his memorialization.

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Adelle B. Reed

Adelle B. Reed, age 89, of Mellen, Wisconsin, died Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the Mellen Manor, in Mellen.

Adelle was born, on February 24, 1918, in Westbrook, Minnesota, the daughter of Samuel F. and Grace M. (Greenman) Case. She and Orville L. Reed was united in marriage, in Eau Clairs, Wisconsin, on October 20, 1945. A homemaker, she enjoyed: reading, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include: her two daughters: Lola Potack, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Hazel McClaire and her husband, Kelly, of Mellen; five grandchildren: Regina Rettler and her husband, Brian; Ira Potack; Jennifer Sorel and her husband, Lee; Tara Bluemel and her husband, Keith; and Candice Krueger. Adelle is also survived by: seven great grandchildren; four brothers: Claude Case and his wife, Delores, of Milwaukee; George Case and his wife, Charlotte, of Chicago, Illinois; Keith Case and his wife, Jean Ann, of Milwaukee and Samuel Case and his wife, Audrey, of Milwaukee; two sisters: Eunice Gouge and her husband, Gerald, of Hayward, Wisconsin and Mary Ellen Hood, of Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews.

Adelle was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Orville, in 1965; three brothers: James, Roger and Nelson; and three sisters; Hazel, Gladys and Lois.

A gathering, for family and friends, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008, and continue until the hour of the service.

A Memorial Service, for Adelle, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen. Reverend Dale Chesley will officiate.

Interment, in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Highbridge, Wisconsin, will take place during the spring of 2008, on a day and a time that have yet to be determined.

Our Mellen Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.

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Muriel Evelyn Limber Reinke

Muriel Evelyn Limber Reinke, age 90, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.

Muriel was born, on March 6, 1918, in Evansville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Cecil and Myrtle (Berryman) Limber. She was a member of the 1936 Janesville High School graduating class, Janesville, Wisconsin. She and Edward F. Reinke were united in marriage, in Janesville, on May 22, 1937. While living in Janesville, she was employed by: the Hough Shade, Co.; Rock County DHIA Laboratory; Reinke’s Machine Shop and she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of: Mount Zion Methodist Church, in Janesville; the Daughters of the American Revolution and AARP.

Survivors include: her son, Gerald A. Reinke and his wife, Betty, of Ashland; and three granddaughters: Jenny Reinke and her husband, Greg Stewart, of Denver, Colorado; Jane Roedger and her husband, Chris, of Elk Mound, Wisconsin; Jill Reinke, of Ashland. She is also survived by: her great-grandson, Samuel Maurice, of Elk Mound, Wisconsin; her nephew, Russell Dillinder and his wife, Doris, of Arizona and Janesville; and three nieces, Barbara Libby and her husband, Jack; and Deanna Cox and her husband, Ron, of Janesville; Marilyn Swanson and her late husband, Charles, of Edgerton, Wisconsin.

Muriel was preceded in death by: her parents, Cecil and Myrtle Limber; her husband, Edward; her sister, Ruth Dillinder; her niece Delores Lowery and her husband, Stan; and numerous cousins.

In accord with Muriel’s wishes: family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2009, at the Milton Lawn Memorial Park, in Janesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Mount Zion Methodist Church, 2130 Mount Zion Avenue, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.

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Jean Margaret Rogers

Jean Margaret Rogers, age 85, of West Allis, Wisconsin, formerly of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on October 26, 2011, in West Allis.

Jean was born on February 11, 1925 in, Swindon, England, the daughter of Ernest and Ivy Andrews. She met Raymond Rogers, during WW II. She and Raymond were united in marriage on December 6, 1943. Jean left England to re-join her husband in Wisconsin. They raised their family in Ashland, Kenosha and West Allis, where Jean worked as a seamstress for Barnes and Loerber. She was skilled in sewing elaborate costumes for varied productions. After her husband’s illness, they moved back to Ashland. Jean used her skills at sewing at the hospital in Ashland. She was also active in the American Legion and VFW. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and especially enjoyed going for rides in the countryside to see the wildlife. In 2010 Jean moved back to West Allis to be closer to her children during her final illness.

Survivors include her children: Andrew (Katherine) Rogers and Maureen (John) Zynel; five grandchildren: Shannon (Joe) Schoenberg, Brian (Chris) Koch, Kyle (Erica) Koch, Jeanette Rogers and Christine Rogers; eight great-grandchildren; brother-in-law: Roy (Helen) Rogers; nieces and nephews; and very dear friend: Carl Seeger and many other friends.

She was preceded in death by: her husband Raymond, two infant daughters, her parents, three sisters, one brother and brothers and sisters-in-law.

A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, November 14, 2011 and continuing until the hour of service.

A memorial service for Jean will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011, at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland.

Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Ashland, immediately following the service at the Funeral Home. Lunch will follow at the United Chequamegon Area Veterans Hall in Ashland.

Her family requests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Lung Association, in lieu of flowers.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Jean’s family with her memorialization.

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Eugene A. ‘Woody’ Roguski

Eugene A. ‘Woody’ Roguski, age 75, of 30695 Deer Creek Road, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, in his home.

Woody was born, on April 7, 1933, in Ashland, the son of Bernard E. Sr., and Mary K. (Kucinski) Roguski. He was united in marriage to Donna L. Strom in Ashland, on August 22, 1959. He was a biologist for over 27 years. For 21 years he was employed by the state of Alaska as a sport fish biologist. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed feeding and watching wildlife, reading and gunsmithing.

Survivors include: Donna, his wife of 49 years, of Ashland; and their three daughters: Teresa Roguski and her husband, Kenneth Silver, of Eagan, Minnesota; Julie Gauthier and her husband, Ogden, of Prior Lake, Minnesota; and Mary L. Roguski, of Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Sam, Sunny and Matthew; one sister, Mary Ann Fay and her husband, Fred, of Alexandria, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews and his favorite great-nephew, Tim Roguski, of Ashland.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bernard Roguski, Jr.

A visitation, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, will begin at 10 a.m, Tuesday, December 9, 2008, and continue until the hour of service.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 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: John Ruguski, James Roguski, Robert Roguski, Christopher Roguski, Timothy Roguski, Brian Mrnak.

Interment will take place in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, following the Mass.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Ashland Chapel.

Condolences may be left, for Eugene’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: Eugene’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. Your message will be printed and given to his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.

Richard Clayton ‘Shorty’ Ronning

Richard Clayton ‘Shorty’ Ronning, age 85, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.

Richard was born, on October 27, 1924, in Ashland, the son of Harry and Beatrice (Kalinoski) Ronning. He graduated from Ashland High School, in 1942. In 1943, Shorty enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as Boatswain Mate Second Class in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and Philippine Campaign, with ribbons. He and Rosella Engstrom were united in marriage, on June 28, 1948, in Ashland. Shorty was employed at American Can/James River Corporation, in Ashland, for over 34 years: he retired in 1987. He played Ashland City League Baseball and enjoyed: hunting, fishing and watching sports.

Survivors include: Rosella, his wife of 62 years, of Ashland; his daughter, Judy Ronning, of Bloomington, Minnesota; his son, Robert Ronning, of Ashland; his grandson, Gary Ronning, of Bloomington; his brother, Donald ‘Weed’ Ronning, of Ashland; other relatives and friends.

Shorty was preceded in death by: his parents, an infant sister, his brother, Bud and a step brother, George.

A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.

A funeral service, for Shorty, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M., will officiate. Military honors, under the auspices of the United Chequamegon Area Veterans, of Ashland, will immediately follow the funeral.

Interment will take place in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Shorty’s family with his memorialization.

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Rosella Margaret ‘Rose’ Ronning

Rosella Margaret ‘Rose’ Ronning, age 85 of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the Golden Living Center-Court Manor, in Ashland.

Rose was born, on June 19, 1925, in Ashland, the daughter of August and Arvella (Bennett) Engstrom. She graduated from Mellen, Wisconsin, High School, with the class of 1944 and received Band Honors. She and “Shorty” C. Ronning were united in marriage, On June 28, 1947, in Ashland. He preceded her in death, on October 19, 2010, after 63 years of marriage. Rosella was a great homemaker, she enjoyed: gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, needle work, painting and canning her special strawberries. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and family outings.

Survivors include: her daughter, Judy Ronning, of Bloomington, Minnesota; her son, Robert Ronning, of Ashland; her grandson, Gary Ronning, of Bloomington, Minnesota; two sisters: Viola (Clifford) Rechlin, of Muskego, Wisconsin; and Marion Pierucci, of Chicago, Illinois; her brother-in-law, Donald ‘Weed’ Ronning, of Ashland; many: nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her husband, Shorty, Rosella was preceded in death by: her parents and her sister, Ruth Blazina.

A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.

A Mass of Christian Burial, for Rose, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2010, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M., will be the Celebrant. Her casket bearers will include: Robert Ronning, Gary Ronning, Scott Katon, Ernest Spangle, George Rydberg, and Mark Mountain.

Interment will take place in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.

Rose will be deeply missed by her family, everyday and in many different ways. She was our Mom and we are very proud of the contributions she made in our upbringings.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Rosella’s family with her memorialization.

Messages of condolence, for Rosella‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Rosella’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. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

GloAnne Roquemore

GloAnne Roquemore, age 75, of 60244 Highway 77, Clam Lake, Wisconsin, died Monday, January 12, 2009, at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, in Duluth, Minnesota.

GloAnne was born, on December 11, 1933, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Grooms) Byrd.

She worked at the Sub-base Credit Union, in Groton, Connecticut, for twenty years. GloAnne came to Clam Lake seventeen years ago. She attended the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mellen, Wisconsin.

GloAnne is survived by: her son, Randy, of Clam Lake; her daughter, Piper Barach and her husband, Dave, of Canterbury, Connecticut and three grandchildren, Lars’, Danielle and Amanda. She is also survived by: two sisters: Carolyn Avery and Linda Davis; two brothers: Jerry Byrd and Terry Byrd, all of Macon, Georgia, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents and her beloved husband, Kenneth ‘Rocky’ Roquemore.

A Memorial service, to celebrate her life, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009, at the Clam Lake Community Center, in Clam Lake. Father Edward J. Hussli will officiate. The interment, in the Clam Lake Cemetery, in Clam Lake, will be private.

Our Mellen Chapel has been entrusted with the details of her memorialization events.

Condolences may be left, for GloAnne’s family, by going to the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site. Within your message, please include: GloAnne’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. Your message will be printed and given to her family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES P-R page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.

Carl M. Rose, Sr.

Carl M. Rose, Sr., age 98, of Odanah, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Carl was born, on April 30, 1911, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the son of Joseph E. and Lenore (Zink) Rose. At the age of three, he and his family moved to Northeast Oklahoma, where he attended school. He played on the 1931 and 1932 Muskogee Roughers State Championship football teams in Oklahoma. He made the all 1932 state football team, at the left end position. He was a civilian employee, of the U.S. Army during WWII, on Adak Island in the Aleutian Island Chain. After the war, he was a steamfitter in the construction industry. He and Mary ‘Dolly’ Jackson were united in marriage, at Fort Smith, Arkansas, in June of 1934. He served on the Ashland County Board and served as town chairman for the Township of Sanborn over 20 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include: his two sons: Carl M. Rose, Jr., U.S. Forest Service, retired, of Odanah; and Joseph M. Rose, Director and Associate Professor of Native American Studies at Northland College, in Ashland, also of Odanah; six grandchildren: Mary Jo Rose; Joseph Daniel Rose and his wife, Jacqueline; Carole Jean Cline and her husband, Scott; Lisa Rae Wallingford and her husband, Tim; Carl Martin Rose and his wife, Tracy; and Cathy Lynn Fugate; thirteen grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Carl was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife, Dolly, on June 26, 2003; three brothers; and three sisters.

A visitation, for family and friends will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009, and will feature a 6 p.m. prayer service.

Funeral Services, for Carl, will take place at 10 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Pastor David Saetre will officiate. Casket bearers will include: Joe Dan Rose, Carl M. Rose III, Dana Jackson, Peter Halfaday, Jr., Steve Pruess, Dave Parisien and Jake Parisien.

Interment will take place in the Odanah Cemetery, Odanah, Wisconsin.

Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Carl’s family with his memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.

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