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Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Sandor
Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Sandor, age 92, of 1820 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.
Tony was born, on June 9, 1915, in Benoit, Wisconsin, the son of Christ and Katherine (Frider) Sandor. He and Theresa A. Misuraco were united in marriage, on October 15, 1940, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Tony was employed, as a truck driver, for over 30 years and was a life-long member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. He enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he loved very much.
Survivors include his nine children: 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; Susan Pratt and her husband, David, of Ashland; Therese Boren and her husband, Michael, of Big Ben National Park, Texas and Michael Sandor and his wife, Dianne, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tony is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; his brother, Edward Sandor, of Benoit; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tony was preceded in death by: his parents, Christ and Katherine Sandor; his wife, Theresa, on November 26, 1992; their daughter, JoAnn; an infant son, Jerome; four of his brothers: Steve Sandor, Chris Sandor, John Sandor and Carl Sandor; and an infant sister, Mary Sandor.
A visitation, from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland, will feature a 7:30 p.m. prayer service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Tony, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M., will be the celebrant. His children will be the casket bearers: Sandra Williams, Anthony Sandor, Jean Jablonski, Mary Anne Foley, Elizabeth DeDecker, Timothy Sandor, Susan Pratt, Therese Boren and Michael Sandor.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the Mass.
Memorials are preferred, to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Tony’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Tony’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Pius J. Schafer
Pius J. Schafer, age 84, of 126 Palm Harbor Blvd., Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at his home.
Pius was born, on August 6, 1924, in Rugby, North Dakota, the son of Nicholas and Katherine (Fattig) Schafer.
He was a Captain in the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, from 1942 until 1946. He married Mary Jean McLean, in Rugby, North Dakota. She preceded him in death in 1978.
He was united in marriage to Marie Pufall, in Ashland.
He owned and operated the Schafer Funeral Home in Ashland, from 1958 until 1995, and retired to Panama City Beach. He was: a Past Exalted Ruler of the Ashland Elks Lodge, Past Grand Knight of the Ashland Knights of Columbus, Past District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Past President of the Ashland Kiwanis Club, Past President of the Eagles Club, former Director of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, past member of the board of Saint Agnes Catholic Church and CCD teacher.
Survivors include: his wife, Marie, of Panama City Beach; and his four children: Nancy Erickson and her husband, Michael, of San Diego, California; David and his wife, Madia, of Peshtigo, Wisconsin; Cindy Mitchen of Ashland and Paul of Phoenix, Arizona. He is also survived by: seven grandchildren: Elisa Hearn and her husband, Shane; Joclyn Nasgovitz and her husband, Scott; Kayla; Josiah Schafer; Micah Schafer; Ryan Mitchen and Amy Mitchen; four great-grandchildren: Landon, Jacob, Ashtyn and Alexa; special friends: Frank and Amelia Robinson of Panama City Beach; many nieces and nephews.
Pius was preceded in death by: his parents, Nicholas and Katherine Schafer; his first wife, Mary Jean, in 1978, four brothers: George, Mike, Tony and Phillip and three sisters, Emma, Tilly and Sister Stella.
A visitation, from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will include a 7 p.m. prayer service and military honors, at 7:30. The military honors will be provided by the United Chequamegon Area Veterans, of Ashland.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Pius, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M. will be the celebrant. The casket bearers will include: Nick Schafer, Steve Schafer, Jim Schafer, Josiah Schafer, Micah Schafer, Ryan Mitchen, Michael Erickson and Katherine Schafer. The honorary bearers will be: Julie Schafer and Sandra Schafer.
The interment will be private.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for the Pius Schafer’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Pius’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Paul H. Schnabel
Paul H. Schnabel, age 58 of 24360 Cherryville Road, Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Paul was born, on March 12, 1951, in Bergenfield, New Jersey, the son of Howard C. and Henrietta F. (Newton) Schnabel. He spent his early years in Cresskill, New Jersey. He attended school in Cresskill, and graduated from high school in 1969. Paul attended Northland College, in Ashland. He and Michelle L. Rabideaux were united in marriage, in Ashland, on November 12, 1977. He was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 29 years, retiring in February of 2009. He was a volunteer EMT for over 29 years and recently began working with the Ashland Fire Department, something that made him very happy. He loved the outdoors, spending much of his time hiking, trucking and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, whom he loved and cherished very much.
Survivors include: Michelle, his wife of 32 years, of Barksdale, Wisconsin; his son, Stephen Schnabel and his wife, Brooke, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; and his first grandchild to be, Jackson Paul. Paul is also survived by: his daughter, Carey Stadick and her husband, Christopher, of Saint Paul, Minnesota; his sister, Lisbeth ‘Dolly’ Frederick of Rochelle Park, New Jersey; numerous brothers in law and sisters in law; nieces, nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009. There will be a prayer service at 7:30.
A funeral service and celebration of Paul’s life will take place at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Schnabel residence, 24360 Cherryville Road, Ashland. Pastor Marina Lachecki will officiate.
His interment will be private.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Paul’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Paul‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Paul’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Curtis E. Schnepp
Curtis E. Schnepp, age 62 of Brule, Wisconsin, died, in his home, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
Curtis was born, on June 6, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank W. and Muriel C. (Benn) Schnepp. He was a steward for the Boiler Makers Union and worked all over the United States.
Survivors include: the mother of his children and good friend, Sharon, of Milwaukee; their daughter, Connie Arnold and her husband, Jeff, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and their son, Jason, of Iron River, Wisconsin. Kurt is also survived by: eight grandchildren: Nathan, Kathryn, Alyssa, Daniel, Natalie, Emily, Devin and JaLynn; two brothers, Terry Schnepp, of Ashland, Wisconsin; and Keith Schnepp, of Mayville, Wisconsin; two sisters: Darlene Athey and her husband, David, of Red Granite, Wisconsin; and Judy Greene, of Waukesha, Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews.
A gathering, for family and friends to honor Kurt’s life, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at noon on Friday, December 11, 2009, continuing until the time of sharing at 2:00 p.m.
His interment will be private.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Curtis’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Curtis’s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Curtis’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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David Roy Schoch, Jr., ‘Oz’
David Roy Schoch, Jr., ‘Oz’, age 41, of Glidden, Wisconsin, passed away, in Clam Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, August 20, 2011, as the result of an automobile accident.
David was born on September 21, 1969, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the son of David R., Sr., and Carol J (Kempf) Schoch. He graduated from the Glidden High School with the class of 1988. He then attended and graduated from WITC in Ashland, Wisconsin, with an associate degree in hospitality management. He was a self employed carpenter, the best in the area according to family. He was known for his honesty and quality craftsmanship. He was also currently employed at Weathershield, in Park Falls. He enjoyed spending time with his friends in the Northwoods, especially during hunting season, and for steak fries at the shack. He also enjoyed: fishing, hunting, camping, playing pool, throwing horse shoes, cheering for the: Brewers, Packers and Badgers and having evening meals and playing cards at mom and dad’s. He was a loyal and true Gliddenite who many times referred to the area as ‘God’s Country‘. David was a caring and sentimental person who will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include: his parents, David, Sr. and Carol, of Glidden; three sisters: Liane (John) Hecimovich, of Park Falls; Lynette Schoch, of Arcadia, Wisconsin; and Lori (Brian) Duzan, of Cross Plains, Wisconsin; nine nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Nick and Rosellen Kempf, and Ted and Bea Schoch.
A Gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, in Glidden, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2011, and continuing until the time of the service.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, for David, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2011, at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, in Glidden. Father Edward J. Hussli will be the Celebrant.
Interment, in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery, in Glidden, will immediately follow the Mass.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting David’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for David‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: David’s full name (David Roy Schoch, Jr., ‘Oz’), 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Robert Leonard Schock
Robert Leonard Schock, age 69, of Mellen, Wisconsin, died Saturday, May 18, 2008, at the Mellen Manor, in Mellen.
Robert was born, on February 25, 1939, in Glidden, Wisconsin, the son of Leonard R. and Gertrude T. (Lenzen) Schock. He attended school in Glidden and lived, for a time, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He and Maria Wachtendonck were united in marriage, in Appleton, Wisconsin, on June 13, 1962. They moved back to Glidden in 1963. He was a woodsman, he owned and operated Schock‘s Auto Salvage for many years, and worked at the Glidden Mill. He enjoyed: fishing in Canada, hunting and camping. He loved working on cars and was a vendor at the lola car show. He took in many stock car and snowmobile races in his day and was a collector on many things, especially beer cans.
Survivors include: his father, Leonard Schock, of Glidden; his two sons: Daniel Schock and his wife, Rebecca, of Highbridge, Wisconsin, Dale Schock, of Wausau, Wisconsin; his step son, Michael Lom of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and two daughters: Robin Wagner and her husband, Philip, of Butternut, Wisconsin and Donna Cummings and her husband, Tom, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Robert is also survived by: five grandchildren: Cherie, Chad and his wife, Missy, Christopher, Emily and Dayton; and three great grandchildren: Hayli, Gavin and Mikal. Other survivors include: his two brothers: Jerome Schock and Sheridan Schock and his wife, Shirley, all of Glidden; three sisters: Marilyn Sellers and her husband, Dave, of Park Falls, Wisconsin; Donna Capeletti and her husband, Dale, of Hialeah, Florida and Joanne Hall and her husband, Gary, of Glidden, and his brother in law, Robert Polencheck, of Ashland.
Robert was preceded by: his mother, Gertrude; his former wife, Maria ‘Mia’ Wachtendonck; his brother, James and his sister, Beverly Polencheck.
Please attend the gathering, for family and friends, from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen.
No formal services are scheduled.
The interment will be private.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Robert’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Robert’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Anna A. Schramke
Anna A. Schramke, age 83 of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.
Anna was born on July 6, 1928, in Chicago, Illiniois, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Sivak) Jurgovsky. She attended: Saint Simons grade school; Saint Casmir Academy (Maria High School); and Loyola University, where she majored in mathematics. In 1954, she moved, along with her family, to Ino, Wisconsin, to manage the Ino Store and Bar. There she met her future husband, Denis Schramke. She and Denis were united in marriage, on October 1, 1955, at Saint Florian Catholic Church, in Ino. Together they became members of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (Saint Agnes) in Ashland. Anna and Denis made their home on Cherryville Road, in Barksdale, Wisconsin, where they raised their family. She loved singing and her family and was very proud of her Slovak heritage: she was a lifetime member of the National Slovak Society. For over the years, she had been a member of the Saint Agnes School Board. She was the Barksdale Town Clerk for over 13 years and was a member of the Moquah Heritage Society, serving as the organization’s vice president for several years.
Survivors include: her four children: Anna (Art Lowensten) Schramke, of Brodhead, Wisconsin; Susan (Martin) Rhoads, of Duluth, Minnesota; Mary (Konrad) Schoenberger, of Ashland; and Michael (Teri Gatewood) Schramke, of Zimmerman, Minnesota; and four grandchildren: Michaela Schramke; Thomas, Clare and Peter Rhoads. Anna is also survived by: her brothers: Michael (Nancy) Jurgovsky, of Oak Lawn, Illinois; and Frank (Marilyn) Jurgovsky, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her husband Denis, on Mar 6, 2008; her son, John; her grandson, John Rhoads; and her parents.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2011, and will feature a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. The visitation will resume on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until the hour of service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Anna, will be held at 11a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré,, O.F.M. will be the Celebrant.
Interment, in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will immediately follow the Mass.
Memorials are preferred, in lieu of flowers, to the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Anna’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Anna‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Anna’s full name (Anna A. Schramke), 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 CONDOLENCE S-U page of this web site, filed under Anna’s name and the date we received it.
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Denis A. Schramke
Denis A. Schramke, age 82, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died peacefully, on Thursday, March 6, 2008, in his home, following a long battle with cancer.
Denis was born, in Ashland, on July 16, 1925, to John and Anna (Hafner) Schramke. He attended Wilmart and Saint Agnes Grade Schools and DePadua High School. He traveled throughout the Atlantic and Pacific, (1942 to 1946), while serving in the Navy. He served on several destroyers including: the USS K.D. Bailey DD-DDR 713 and the CASU 26 (carrier aircraft service unit). He was recalled, by the Naval Reserve, to serve during the Korean Crisis, (1951 to 1952). He joined the Wisconsin National Guard, in 1959 and was called up for the Berlin Crisis (1961 to 1962). He retired from the Army Reserve, at Fort Eustice, Virginia, in 1985. Denis sailed on the Great Lakes ore carriers for a short time, but it was the railroad that became his livelihood. He was an engineer for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, for 38 years. He retired in 1985.
During his lifetime, Denis had many hobbies and interests: raising fancy pheasants, peacocks, ducks and homing pigeons, beekeeping, stamp and coin collecting and gardening, to name but a few. For many years, he was a judge at the Minnesota State Fair and at county fairs throughout the region. He loved to share his experiences and expertise, especially with children. He was a fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a life member of the VFW and the DAV. He had long held memberships in the American Legion, the Philatelic Society, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and many other organizations.
He and Anna Jurgovsky were united in marriage, on October 1, 1955, at Saint Florian Catholic Church, in Ino, Wisconsin. They were lifelong members of Saint Agnes Catholic Church (formerly Saint Agnes Catholic Church) in Ashland.
Denis is survived by: Anna, his wife of 52 years; and their four children: Anna Schramke and her husband, Art Lowensten, of Broadhead, Wisconsin, Susan Rhoads and her husband, Martin, of Duluth, Minnesota; Mary Schoenberger and her husband, Konrad, of Ashland and Michael Schramke, of Zimmerman, Minnesota. Other survivors include: four grandchildren: Michaela Schramke, Thomas Rhoads, Clare Rhoads and Peter Rhoads; one sister, Irene Pluskwik and her husband, Bob, of Virginia, Minnesota; a daughter in law, Pam Schramke, of South Range, Wisconsin and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Denis was preceded in death by: his son, John Schramke; his grandson, John Rhoads; his parents and six sisters: Margaret Schramke, Dolores Fredrickson, Janet Chryssanthis, Adeline Krizan, Marian Cadotte and Gertrude Gustafson.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be held, from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. The United Chequamegon Area Veterans will provide military honors at 7:15, which will be followed by a prayer service at 7:30. The visitation will resume, at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, in Ashland, at 10 a.m., Monday and continue until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, at 11 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M. will be the Celebrant. The casket bearers will include: Gerald Gurske, Joseph Kegel, Reino Hill, Richard Pallin, Richard Starostra and William Metzinger.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland or Regional Hospice 2101 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806.
‘A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. ‘God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best.’
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Denis’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Denis’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Joseph A. Schraufnagel
Joseph A. Schraufnagel, age 53, of 61845 Weister Road, Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Joe was born, on November 28, 1955, in Park Falls, Wisconsin and raised in Glidden, Wisconsin, the son of Gerald J. and Dolores R. (Ditscheit) Schraufnagel. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Joe and Sue Ann Doris Maier were joined in marriage, in Glidden, on February 23, 1980. He was the former owner of Schraufnagel Lumber Company, in Glidden, and owned and operated the Schraufnagel Auto Glass Company, in Ashland, with branches in Park Falls, Hayward and Tomahawk. Joe was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. His responsibilities at Our Lady of the Lake included: Trustee, Greeter, Reader, C.C.D Instructor and Eucharistic Minister. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, a gentleman hobby farmer and tree enthusiast. He loved his family and friends very much and enjoyed spending time with them at his cabin, near Clam Lake, Wisconsin.
Survivors include: Sue, his wife of 29 years; his mother, Dolores Schraufnagel, of Glidden; and his children: Peter Gerald Schraufnagel, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Andrew Joseph Schraufnagel, of Madison, Wisconsin, Abigail Rose Schraufnagel, of Minneapolis; Mary Lina Schraufnagel, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Nilo Joseph Schraufnagel, of Ashland. Joe is also survived by: his brother, Stephen Schraufnagel and his wife, Patricia. of Ashland; and four sisters: Mary Pankratz and her husband, Dick, of Glidden; Marge Johnson and her husband, Al, of Minneapolis; Rose Becker and her husband, Harry, of Sussex, Wisconsin; and Kate Fleury and her husband, Tim; of Clam Lake. Other survivors include: his father in law and mother in law, Andy and Ruth Maier, of Ashland; brothers and sisters in law: Cathy Gilbert and her husband, Jeff; Therese Atwood and her husband, Steve; Barb Maier; Cindy Magnuson and her husband, Hank; Gerilyn Vesel and her husband, Brett; Sherri Maier; Jenni Maier; Bob Maier and his wife, Kathy; Mike Maier and his wife, Jill; Tim Maier; Andy Maier and his wife, Jana; Chris Maier; Scott Maier and his wife, Niki; Joe Maier and Jeff Maier and his wife, Brenda; numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his father.
A visitation, at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland, from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2009, will feature a 7:30 prayer service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland. Father Henry V. Willenborg, O.F.M. will be the celebrant.
Interment will take place in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Joe’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Joe‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Joe’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Earl Ernest ‘Pa’ Schutte
Earl Ernest ‘Pa’ Schutte, age 87, of Highbridge, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Earl was born on May 14, 1924, in Highbridge, the son of William and Wentla (Tasanen) Schutte. He attended the Bass Lake School. During World War II, Earl served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Hawaii, where he worked as a mechanic and medic. He and Beatrice (Carbon) Prohaska were united in marriage, on November 29, 1947. They resided in Ashland, raising their family of four daughters and seven sons. In 1965 they moved to the Highbridge area. Earl was an auto body repair technician and mechanic, in the Ashland area, until his retirement in 1986. He remained active after his retirement, doing body and mechanical work at home. He and Ma enjoyed just being together, spending time with their family. Weekend cookouts with family and friends were a great joy. He enjoyed going on Canadian fishing trips, hunting, fishing and trapping with his children, grandchildren and friends. He also enjoyed relaxing in his recliner and watching westerns. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Survivors include: his step-daughter, Elizabeth Banaszak, of Ashland; daughters: Patricia Knapp, of Mellen, Wisconsin; and Wendy (Larry) Stricker, of Mellen; sons: Robert (Lorraine), of Highbridge; Dennis (Kathleen), of Mellen; James, of Highbridge; Joseph (Cheryl), of Mellen; Earl R. (Denise), and Merle (Sue), all of Highbridge; and daughter-in-law, Stella Kulik of Ashland. Pa is also survived by his brother, Walter (Agnes), of Ashland; 34 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his loving wife of 53 years, Beatrice, on May 8, 2000; his son, Philip, in 1976; his daughter, Jeannie, in 1982; two grandsons; one granddaughter; his parents; brothers: George, David, Victor and Louis; and sisters: Martha and Winifred.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2011. The gathering will resume, at the Funeral Home, at 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 23, 2011, and continue until the hour of the service.
A Memorial Service, for Earl, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 23, 2011, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Mellen. Father Gerald Haugen will officiate. Military Honors by the Copper Falls VFW Post 2273, of Mellen, will immediately follow the service at the Funeral Home.
Interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Highbridge, will take place at a later date.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Earl’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Earl‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Earl’s full name (Earl Ernest ‘Pa’ Schutte), 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Myrtle E. Scofield
Myrtle E. Scofield, age 93, of Ashland, Wisconsin, went to the Lord, on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at the Golden Living Center – Court Manor, in Ashland.
Myrtle was born, on November 25, 1916, the daughter of John E. and Amanda I. (Ottow) Kreitzman.
Myrtle is survived by: her son, Dennis Scofield; her daughter, Karryn Weaver; and grandsons: Jamie and Rick Weaver. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren: Kassandra, Jory and Donovan Weaver.
Honoring Myrtle’s wishes, no formal funeral service or visitation will take place at this time.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Myrtle’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Myrtle‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Myrtle’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Barbara Jean Scribner
Barbara Jean Scribner, age 65, of Mellen, Wisconsin, died, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 15, 2008.
She was born Barbara Warren, on April 24, 1943, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Victor and Hilda Warren, of Mellen. She attended Mellen High School, and graduated with the Class of 1961. Barbara was a member of the United Church of Christ, in Mellen and, for many years, served as its treasurer. She and Glen Scribner were united in marriage, at the Union Congregational Church, of Mellen, which became their Church Home.
Survivors include: her husband, Glen, and their five sons: Gregory Scribner, of Highbridge; Jeffery Scribner and his wife, Tammy, of Rockford, Minnesota; Kenneth Scribner and his wife, Bobbi, of Mellen; Todd Scribner and his wife, Susan, of Mellen; and Mark Scribner and his wife, Lisa, of Washburn, Wisconsin. Barbara is also survived by: ten grandchildren: Jenilee, Lindsey, Brent, Brian, Marcus, Lee, Bradly, Abby, Austin and Emily; two great: Taylor and Jordan; two sisters: Vienna Kaartunen and her husband, Eugene, of Ironwood, Michigan; and Shirlee Lantta and her husband, Robert, of Iron Belt, Wisconsin; her brother in law, Ray Bjork and former sister in law, Lucy Maritta, of Marengo, Wisconsin.
Barbara was preceded in death by: her parents, Victor and Hilda Warren; her brother, Kenneth Warren; five sisters: Martha Bjork, Alice Bjork, Dorothy Gaudreau, Lila and Mildred (in infancy) and two brothers in law, Urho Bjork and Robert Gaudreau.
Over a span of thirty years, Barbara and her husband owned several businesses. Barbara retired in 2000.
Barbara had many interests. She wrote articles for the Mellen Journal, that people enjoyed and commented on. A self-taught artist, she gave most of her paintings as gifts. She loved the out of doors: skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, deer hunting and hiking in the woods, with her husband. Her love of flower gardening shows in her flower filled yard; flowers she grew, from seeds, in her greenhouse.
Over the last fifteen years, Barbara and Glen took many trips, and visited 34 states. Her trip to Europe was the most treasured. She visited her father‘s homestead, in Finland, and met many of her relatives.
She spent many good times with her family. She was so proud of the love that her sons have for one another. Although she wasn’t blessed with daughters, she loved her daughters in law and granddaughters dearly. Her special friends were also a special part of her life.
Funeral services, for Barbara Jean Scribner, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mellen. Reverend James Imse will officiate. Her five sons will be her casket bearers: Gregory Scribner, Jeffrey Scribner, Kenneth Scribner, Todd Scribner and Mark Scribner.
Interment, in the Mellen Union Cemetery, will follow the church service.
Our Mellen Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Barbara’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Barbara’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Angeline ‘Ann’ Sechen
Angeline ‘Ann’ Sechen, age 89, of Sanborn, Wisconsin, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, April 10, 2008.
Ann was born, on August 2, 1918, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Daisy Tody. She and Edward Sechen were united in marriage, in Washburn, Wisconsin, on July 3, 1940. A homemaker who, with her husband, owned and operated Sechen Service, on the corner of U.S. Highways 2 and 63, from 1950 until Edward’s death in 1994. During the summers, she enjoyed working in her garden.
She will be sadly missed by: her two daughters: Arlene Franzel, of Iron River, Wisconsin and Sandra Brodin and her husband, Dale, of Apple Valley, Minnesota; and her son, Robert Sechen, of Sanborn. She will also be missed by: her six grandchildren: Jean, Cindy, James, Fredrick, Tamera and Mark; and thirteen great grandchildren: Jamie, Erika, Dustin, Ashley, Daniel, Keli, Danielle, Kaylee, Lukas, Henry, Charles, Sydney and Ryan. She is also survived by: three sisters: Elsie Hecimovich and Violet Oliphant, both of Sanborn, and Lydia McDougall and her husband, William, of Bruce, Wisconsin; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ann was preceded in death by: her parents, Joseph and Daisy; her husband, Edward: four sisters: Mary Petrin, Rose Moen, Josephine, Kacmarcik and one an infant and her son in law, James Franzel.
A gathering, for family and friends, at the Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, in Sanborn, will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April, 15, 2008, and continue until the hour of the service.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Sanborn. Father John Brophy will be the celebrant.
Interment will follow, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, Wisconsin.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Angeline’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Angeline’s full name, in your message, 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Arthur Sechen
Arthur Sechen, age 88, of Mason, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Art was born, on July 18, 1922, in Benoit, Wisconsin, the son of Matt and Anna (Mihelic) Sechen. He and Lillian J. Liska were united in marriage, on August 13, 1949, in Ashland. He was a lifelong dairy farmer, in the Benoit area, and loved to play baseball, and cheer for the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. He and Lillian were members of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, in Mason, until its closing and then became members of the Moland Lutheran Church, in Mason. He enjoyed: wildlife, hunting, snowmobiling and polka dancing. In later years, Art enjoyed spending Tuesday afternoon visiting friends at the NFO Livestock Market in Benoit.
Survivors include: Lillian, his wife of 61 years, of Mason; children, Carl (Deb), of Allen, Texas; Dale (Donna), of Mason; Suzanne, of Gaithersburg, Maryland; and Terry, of Mason; nine grandchildren: Scott, Stacey (Gabe) Miller, Steven, Matthew, George, Johnny, Eric, Daniela, and Kaley; five great-grandchildren: Darius, Lilly, Dathan, Taylor and Jacob; many nieces and nephews.
Art was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Edward and Anton; and two sisters, Frances Raspotnik and Helen Hartman.
A gathering, for family and friends, will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday October 2, 2010, at the Moland Lutheran Church, in Mason, and continue until the hour of service.
A Memorial Service, for Art, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the Moland Lutheran Church, in Mason. Reverend John Nedden-Durst will officiate.
Interment will take place at a later date.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Arthur’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Arthur‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Arthur’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Eugene A. Seeger
Eugene A. Seeger, age 76, of 616 Vaughn Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin, died Saturday, August 22, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.
Gene was born, on July 27, 1933, in Ashland, the son of Joseph F. and Ann (Roy) Seeger. He graduated, with the class of 1950, from DePadua High School, in Ashland. He worked in the family business, Seeger’s Grocery Store, in Ashland. He served with the U.S. Air Force, Red Arrow Division, and, for a number of years, was a member of the Army National Guard.
After serving his country, Gene attended the County Teachers College in Ashland, for two years. He and Susan Y. Stenman were united in marriage, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 6, 1959. He drove propane and fuel oil trucks for Midland in Ashland, and retired in 1995. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and the United Chequamegon Area Veterans in Ashland. He volunteered his time to drive veterans to the hospitals in Superior, Wisconsin. He loved deer and duck hunting and fishing for northern.
Survivors include: Susy, his wife of almost 50 years; and their four sons, Jon Seeger and his wife, Regina, of Sabina, Ohio; Wayne Seeger and his wife, Cindy, of Delta, Wisconsin; Todd Seeger and his wife, Julie, of Highbridge, Wisconsin and Troy Seeger and his wife, Janelle, of Marengo, Wisconsin. Gene is also survived by five grandchildren: Cheresa, Anthony, Isabelle, Elaina and Crystal; his sister, Mary Jane Donahue and her husband, Dennis, of Cumberland, Maryland; two brothers: Carl Seeger, of Ashland; and Gerald Seeger and his wife, Marge, of Minneapolis; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joseph and Ann Seeger; his sister-in-law, Marilyn Seeger; and his niece, Ann Marie Seeger.
The visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 10a.m., Wednesday, August, 26, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.
A funeral service, for Gene, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Henry Willenborg, O.F.M., will officiate. Military honors, by the United Chequamegon Area Veterans, will immediately follow the service, at the Funeral Home.
His interment will be at 2:30, Wednesday, in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Marengo, Wisconsin.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Gene’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Gene’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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James R. Sheskey
James R. Sheskey, age 61, passed away, at his home, near Iron River, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 12, 2010.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Our Ashland Chapel is assisting James’s family with his memorialization.
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Walter Edward ‘Sawbuck’ Sobczynski,
Walter Edward ‘Sawbuck’ Sobczynski,passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011, in his Ashland, Wisconsin, home, one week before what would have been his 100th birthday.
Walter was born on October 13, 1911, in Ashland ,Wisconsin, the son of Adam and Kimila (Koscuicki) Sobczynski. He attended Holy Family School and Ashland High School. At his first job, at the Marathon Papermill, in Ashland, he met his wife. Walter left the mill to work as an ore puncher, for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, on their Ashland Ore Dock. He left his job on the Ore Dock to sail the great lakes for the American Steam Ship Company. Walter’s final employment was for the City of Ashland, Park’s Department, maintaining Prentice Park.
Walter and Evelyne Margaret Kanack were united in marriage, on July 1, 1939, in the Rectory of Saint Agnes Catholic Church, in Ashland.
Survivors include: his two daughters: Mary Ann (Earl) Johnson, of Black River Falls, Wisconsin; and Patricia (Gerald) Stroshane, of New Orleans, Louisiana; two grandchildren: Brian Connolly, and Ryan Stroshane; and a great niece, who has been his caregiver for many years, Mary Kay (Jerome) Majetich, of Ashland. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Walter was preceded in death by: his wife, Evelyne, on October 19, 1983; his parents, Adam and Kimila Sobczynski; and his sister, Harriet Pufall.
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, October 10, 2011, and continuing until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Walter, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2011, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Gary Bernhardt, O.F.M., will be the Celebrant. The casket bearers will include: Mariah Majetich, Sarah Majetich, Isaiah Majetich, Jerome Majetich, Tom Nemec, Tim Nemec, Pat Nemec, and Pete Nemec.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, will immediately follow the Mass.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the wonderful health care that Sawbuck received from the Regional Hospice of Ashland.
The family would prefer that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Regional Hospice, 1913 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Sawbuck’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Sawbuck‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Sawbuck’s full name (Walter Edward ‘Sawbuck’ Sobczynski), 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 CONDOLENCE S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Laura M. ‘Dolly’ Sobotka
Laura M. ‘Dolly’ Sobotka, age 90, of Mason, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Dolly was born, on April 18, 1920, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Richard and Lila O. (Heffner) Grange. She and Dominic Donald Sobotka were united in marriage, in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1978.
Dolly enjoyed working in her gardening and just being in the outdoors.
Survivors include her four children: Robert J. Ritchie, of Iron River, Wisconsin; James R. (Barbara) Ritchie, of Phoenix, Arizona; Randy R. Ritchie, of Phoenix; and Barbara Jean Ritchie, of Phoenix. Dolly is also survived by four grandchildren: Bobby Ritchie, Danny Ritchie, Sharon Robinson, and Dawn Ritchie; two great grandchildren: Amber Robinson and Jim Robinson; a great great granddaughter, Adison Robinson; and special friends Kitty and Ron Walusiak.
Dolly was preceded in death by her second husband, Don; and her parents, Richard and Lila Grange.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at 1 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010, and continuing until the hour of the service.
A memorial service, for Dolly, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O. F. M., will officiate.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the service.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Dolly’s family with her memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.
Messages of condolence, for Dolly‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Laura’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 his family. Your message will also be available for viewing (with no identification other than your name) on the CONDOLENCES S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Walter S. Sommers
Walter S. Sommers, age 83 of Ashland, WI passed away Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.
Walter was born Oct 18, 1927 in Benoit, WI the son of Paul and Amelia (Anich) Sommers. On June 23, 1956 he was united in marriage to Betty Miller at Highbridge, WI. Together they farmed near Benoit for many years and after selling the farm, Walter and Betty moved to Ashland where they owned and operated Walt’s Taxi Service and an Adult Home. He also worked as a custodian at the Ashland City Hall.
Walt is survived by his brother, Jack, of Ashland, WI; sister, Agnes Dymesich of Mason, WI; five nephews and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty on Oct 18, 2001, two brothers and four sisters.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home in Ashland and continue until the hour of service.
A Memorial Service for Walter will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland with Father Paul Paré, O.F.M. officiating.
Interment will take place in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, WI.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Walt’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Walt‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Walt’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Sally M. Somppi
Sally M. Somppi, age 82, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died at Shiloh Suites, in Ashland, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
She married Kenneth R. Somppi, on October 5, 1946, in Bessemer, Michigan. She was preceded in death by: her husband, on January 23, 1999; and her parents, Nick and Mary (Miller) Opalich, She attended Mellen High School and worked, as a store clerk, at: the Band Box, Bay Classics, Karin’s and the Vogue. In addition, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary.
Sally is survived by: her daughter, Patricia (William Wiezorek) Somppi; a son, Curt Somppi, and a brother-in-law, Milton (Betty) Somppi, of Duluth, Minnesota. Sally’s special friends include: Ann and John Donahue, Sandy and Jennie Giese, and Patti Martin.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at 12:00 Noon, Monday, March 15, 2010, continuing until the hour of the service.
A memorial service, for Sally, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Walter Dolan, O.F.M., will officiate.
Interment will take place in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established, in her name, at Regional Hospice, 2101 Beaser Avenue, Suite 3, Ashland, WI 54806.
The family of Sally M. Somppi wishes to thank the caregivers at Martinsen Care Facilities and Regional Hospice for care during the last weeks of her life.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Sally’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Sally‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Sally’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Stanley James John Stangle
Stanley James John Stangle, age 97, passed peacefully into the arms of those waiting, on January 22, 2011, in the Dove Healthcare Center, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was a lifelong resident of Ashland.
Stanley was born, on January 2, 1914, in Medford, Wisconsin, the son of Martin and Ludmilla Stangle. He was a graduate of DePadua High School and Northland College, in Ashland. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard and was a member of the Coast Guard Band. Stan’s professional career found him traveling as a band performer throughout the United States in the company of fellow musicians such as Louie Armstrong. He and Verna Mason were united in marriage, in Cable, Wisconsin, on October 5, 1948. Stanley will be most remembered locally for the manor that he shared his love of music with students of: DePadua High School, Ondossagon High School and Ashland Middle School. He left behind fond memories of: marching his bands down the brick paved streets of Ashland, Ashland city band concerts at the bandshell and entertaining the patrons at the Rathsceller at Telmark Lodge.
His memories will be held in the hearts of his daughters: Jill (Al) Lantto, of Golden Valley, Minnesota; Kim (John) Solofra, of Minong, Wisconsin; Kathy (Tom) Malinoski, of Eau Claire, Wisocnsin; and his grandchildren: Jeremy (Angie) Ames, Tony (Emily) Hartwig, Joshua (Afton) Dunsmoor, Kailee (Brad) Kofal, Joshua Solofra, Joel Malinoski, Melissa Malinoski and Zach Solofra.
Stan was preceded in death by: his wife, Verna; his son, John; his parents; his brother, William; and sisters: Agnes Wilske, Mabel Toberny and infant sister, Maybell Stangle.
A private family funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Gary Bernhardt, O.F.M., officiated. The casket bearers included: Jeremy Ames, Anthony Hartwig, Joshua Dumsmoor, Joel Malinoski, Joshua Solovra, and Zachary Solofra. Military Honors were provided by the United Chequamegon Area Veterans, of Ashland.
Interment took place in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Stanley’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Stanley‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Stanley’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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James Aldo Stenberg
James Aldo Stenberg, age 79, of 86395 County Highway J, Bayfield, Wisconsin, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Jim was born, on August 7, 1928, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Frederick A. and Ella L. (Zibell) Stenberg. He and B. Jean Peterson were united in marriage, in Loraine, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1950. He owned and operated of an auto parts store, in Luck, Wisconsin for more than 35 years. He and Jean have made Bayfield their retirement home. He was a member of: the Bayfield Masonic Temple and the Zor Shrine, of Madison, Wisconsin.
Survivors include; Jean, his wife of 58 years; their four children: James Stenberg, of Siren, Wisconsin; Mary Stenberg and her husband, Rick Pomerleau, of Mason, Wisconsin; John Stenberg, of Florida; and Ann Stenberg, of California; and four granddaughters.
Jim was preceded in death by: his parents, Frederick and Ella and one sister, Gwen.
As Jim requested, no formal services are planned.
Interment will be in the McKinley Cemetery, Cumberland, Wisconsin.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Jim’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Jim’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Janice Casey ‘Casey’ Stevens
Janice Casey ‘Casey’ Stevens, age 64, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011, in her Ashland, Wisconsin, home. Janice was born on July 1, 1947, in Hibbing, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur S. and Carrie (Olson) Casey. She graduated with the class of 1965 from Hibbing High School. She also graduated with the class of 1969 from the University of Minnesota – Duluth (UMD) and received her master’s degree from Bemidji State in 1985. She obtained certification in special education from UMD and dedicated her career to helping children in various locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Survivors include: her husband, Charles R. Stevens, Jr., of Ashland; her daughter, Marie Casey Stevens (John W. Davis, Simon Davis Papaleo and Hilary Davis Papaleo), of Lakewood, Ohio; her sisters, Janet Casey (Carl Davidson), of Proctor, Minnesota; and Karen Klose, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; five nieces and three nephews.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ginger Hedegaard.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011, and continuing until the hour of service.
A memorial service, for Janice, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Reverend Terry Tilton will officiate. Lunch will follow at the United Chequamegon Area Veterans Hall, in Ashland.
Interment and graveside services will take place on at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2011, in the Maple Hill Cemetery, in Hibbing.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Janice’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Janice‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Janice’s full name (Janice Casey (Casey) Stevens), 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Joann Stilen
Joann Stilen, age 60, of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Mellen Manor, in Mellen. Joann was born on June 4, 1951, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Rose (Soleski) Stilen. She attended Mellen High School.
Survivors include her brother, George Stilen, of Mellen, and her sister, Frances Stilen, of Glidden, Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Interment will take place in the Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen, at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Joann’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Joann‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Joann’s full name (Joann Stilen), 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Anna M. Straetz
Anna M. Straetz, age 81, of Oregon, Wisconsin, passed onto her eternal resting place on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at home, with her loving family by her side.
She was born, in Hibbing, Minnesota, on September 28, 1927, to John and Ruth Beck. She married Thomas Straetz, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 31, 1945. In 1967, Anna and Thomas moved their family from Milwaukee to Glidden, Wisconsin, and purchased The Hilltop Tap Tavern, which they owned and operated for 23 years. In 1990 the couple retired and moved to Mellen, Wisconsin. Anna was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is survived by: her two sons: Richard Straetz and his wife, Kathy, of Glidden; and Harold Straetz, of Madison, and one daughter, Cindy McClaire and her husband, Aaron, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Anna is also survived by: her sister, Janice Berns and her husband, Ed, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Thomas; son, Thomas Jr.; her mother; her father; and brother, John Beck, Jr.
The visitation, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2009, and continue until the hour of the service.
Funeral services, for Anna Straetz, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mellen. Reverend James Imse will officiate. Her casket bearers will include: Richard Straetz, Harold Straetz, Jake McClaire, Ian McClaire, Aaron McClaire and Charles Hauschild.
A luncheon, in the Church social hall, will follow the church service.
Interment in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery, in Glidden, will follow the reception.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Mellen Chapel.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, please consider making a donation in memory of Anna to: the American Lung Association of Wisconsin, 13100 W. Lisbon, Suite 700, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005; or the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, 7818 Big Sky Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53719.
Messages of sympathy may be made by going to the ’Contact us’ page of our web site. Please include in your messge: Anna’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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James R. Stricker
James R. Stricker, age 51, of Highbridge, Wisconsin, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at his home.
Jim was born, on April 21, 1957, in Mellen, Wisconsin, the son of William and Marjorie (Hienzen) Stricker. He and his brothers are the owners of JDK Forest Products, of Mellen. He was an avid outdoorsman, Vikings and Yankees fan. He enjoyed helping other people with various projects and endeavors but the highlight of his life was spending time with his family, whom he loved very much.
Survivors include: his four children: Melinda Yingling and her husband, Ryan, of Superior, Wisconsin; Jeremy Stricker, of Mellen; Bryan Stricker, of Highbridge; and Michelle Stricker, of Highbridge; his parents: William and Marge Stricker, of Mellen; and the mother of his children and lifelong friend, Sue McCarthy Stricker of Mellen. He is also survived by: his grandson: Andrew Yingling; four brothers: Larry Stricker and his wife, Wendy, of Mellen; Keith Stricker and his wife, Kathy, of Highbridge; Dan Stricker and his wife, Tracey, of Mellen; and Rodney Stricker and his wife, Jessica, of Mellen; seven sisters: Mary Kruzan, of Mellen; Susan Peters, of Mellen; Diane Lutz, of Mellen; Lori Wiener and her husband, Paul, of Mellen; Deb Stricker and her life partner, Sandy, of Duluth, Minnesota; Traci Jones and her husband, Tony, of Mellen; and Kim Kalmon of Mellen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Stricker.
A visitation, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2009, and resume on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father Dean Buttrick will be the celebrant. His casket bearers will include: Louis Feucht, Frank Lundquist, Mitch Mesko, Terry Peters, Paul Kubish, Scott Hultman, Dale Neibauer and Pete Ellias.
His interment will take place, at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009, in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Highbridge, Wisconsin.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to our Mellen Chapel.
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Sylvia J. Strycharske
Sylvia J. Strycharske, age 83, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland.
Sylvia was born on April 20, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of George R. and Ruth (Olsen) Griffin. She and Francis ‘Frank’ M. Strycharske were united in marriage, in Milwaukee, on April 14, 1951. She was a homemaker who enjoyed volunteering at the Ashland Library and the Moquah Thrift Shop. She was an avid reader and gardener.
Survivors include; four daughters: Catherine ‘Star’ Strycharske, of Superior, Wisconsin; Jane (James) Sigfrids, of Superior; Mary Strycharske, of Pasadena, California; Margaret Strycharske, of Corpus Christi, Texas; and three sons: Michael (Vicky), of Round Rock, Texas; Mark, of Charlestown, West Virginia; and John (Danielle), of Torrance, California. She is also survived by: eleven grandchildren: Kathy & Kristi, R.J. & Griffin, Maria, Carl, Daniel, Jennifer & Rachel, Peter and Bobbie; one great granddaughter: Ava; and four nieces.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Frank (on August 15, 2002); her parents; and her brothers: Daniel and Timothy.
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., Thursday, June 30, 2011, and continuing until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Sylvia, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2011, 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: Michael Strycharske, Mark Strycharske, John Strycharske, Peter Strycharske, James Sigfrids, and David Polaski.
Interment will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2011, in the Saint Boniface Cemetery, in Aniwa, Wisconsin.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Sylvia’s family with her memorialization.
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Jeanne M. Sturgal
Jeanne M. Sturgal, age 83, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away, in her home, on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.
Jeanne was born, on April 22, 1926, in Ashland, the daughter of John J. and Marie F. (Pelletier) Zak. She graduated from DePadua High School in 1943. She and Leo T. Sturgal were united in marriage, on November 9, 1945, in Ashland. She was employed by the Smiles, Prentice Medical Clinic, now the Chequamegon Clinic, in Ashland for many years. She was a member of the Gold Star Mothers and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include: her daughters: Connie (David) Anderson, of Ashland; Kristine (Richard) Sundberg, of Ashland; and Mary Jeanne (Phil) Cannon, of Cincinnati, Ohio; one son, Dennis (Barbara) of Cumberland, Wisconsin; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Leo in 1987; one son, Thomas, in 1968 while serving in Vietnam; her parents; one sister, Beverly; and one brother, John.
A gathering, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010, and continue until the hour of service.
A Memorial Service, for Jeanne, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M., will officiate. Honorary bearers will include: David Anderson, Thomas Anderson, Eric Sundberg, Ryan Sundberg, Michael Sturgal and Jason Sturgal.
Interment in Saint Agnes Cemetery in Ashland will take place at 11 a.m, Monday, April 26, 2010.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Jeanne’s family with her memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.
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Athol J. ‘Dodie’ Suminski
Athol J. ‘Dodie’ Suminski, age 75, of Mason, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010, in her home.
Dodie was born, on March 6, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arnold and Arlowene (Brassington) Selje. She and David M. Suminski were united in marriage, in Dubuque, Iowa, on April 24, 1953. She was a home maker and office manager for the YMCA. She was a very active member of the Monday Club.
Survivors include: her sons: David E. (Debra) of Bristol, Wisconsin and Steven (Carrie), of Ashland; and her daughter, Dianne (Henry) Ciesinski, of East Troy, Wisconsin. She is also survived by: three grandchildren: David, Laura and Robert Suminski; one great-grandson; many nieces and nephews; and her canine companion, Buttons.
Dodie was preceded in death by: her husband David, on September 22, 2005, her parents, and one brother, Francis.
A gathering, for family and friends, will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.
A Memorial Service, for Dodie, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Gary Bernhardt, O.F.M., will officiate.
Interment will be private.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Dodie’s family with her memorialization.
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Josephine C. Susienka
Josephine C. Susienka, age 88, of Washburn, Wisconsin, formerly of Ino, Wisconsin, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Josephine was born, on July 24, 1919, in Delta, Wisconsin, the daughter of John J. and Margaret V. (Garbozy) Brilla. She and Simone S. Susienka were united in marriage, in Ino, on December 27, 1971. She was an elementary teacher in the Drummond School District for 24 years. She was a member of Saint Florian Catholic Church, in Ino and, for many years, a member of its Altar Society.
Survivors include: her foster son, Kenneth Nicholls, of Hurley, Wisconsin; two sisters: Celestine Pristash, of Ino and Barbara Oreskovich and her husband, Frank, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Mary Ann Motel, of Ino; two brothers: Thomas Brilla and Stephen Brilla and his wife, Trudy, all of Delta, many nieces and nephews.
Josephine was preceded in death by: her parents, John and Margaret; her husband Simon, on July 21, 2002 and four brothers: Martin, John, Edward and Andrew.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2009, in the Saint Florian Catholic Church, in Ino, and continue until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Josephine, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Saint Florian Catholic Church, in Ino. Father Michael Crisp will be the celebrant. The organist will be Angie Jarecki. The casket bearers will include: Edward Motel, Robert Motel, Richard Susienka, Jerry Sukala, Tom Pristash, Stephen B. Burilla, Jr., John Brilla and Steve M. Brilla.
Interment, in the Saint Florian Cemtery, Ino, will follow the Mass.
Memorials, to the Saint Florian Cemetery perpetual care fund, are preferred.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
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Lawrence J. Tafelski, Sr.
Lawrence J. Tafelski, Sr., age 81 of Monroe Street, Mellen, Wisconsin, died Friday, January 18, 2008, in the Memorial Medical Center, In Ashland, Wisconsin.
Lawrence was born, on July 13, 1926, in Mellen, the son of John and Mary (Schram) Tafelski. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and Alice F, Kaseno were united in marriage, in Mellen, on December 23, 1953. He was employed at the LP plant in Mellen for over 30 years. He was a member of the Prosser-Curtis-Kubley American Legion Post #247, of Glidden, Wisconsin, and was an avid outdoorsman.
Survivors include: Alice, his wife of 54 years; his son, Lawrence Tafelski, Jr., of Mellen; his daughter, Carol Tafelski and her husband, Kevin Jaeger, of Mellen and his granddaughter, Kristin. Lawrence is also survived by: his brother, Edward Tafelski and his wife, Alice, of Mellen; four sisters: Patricia Walters, of Mellen; Rose Woodson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Frances Kurpiewski, of Milwaukee and Elizabeth Denkinger of Kansas; many nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was preceded in death by: his parents and two brothers: Theodore Tafelski and Allan Tafelski.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, and continue until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Lawrence, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father John Brophy will be the Celebrant. The casket bearers will include: Paul Tafelski, John Tafelski, Edward Tafelski, Jr., George Kaseno, Scott Hultman and Terry Matusiewicz.
Interment, in the Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen will follow the Mass.
Our Mellen Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting his family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Lawrence, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Lawrence’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Judith Ann Tamblyn
Judith Ann Tamblyn, age 66, died Thursday, January 3, 2008, at her home in Grand View, Wisconsin.
Judith was born, on July 23, 1941, in New Jersey, the daughter of Earl and Charlotte (Fuhreck) Tamblyn. She attended school in Cudahy, Wisconsin and graduated from High School in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Judith and Daniel Hastings were united in marriage, in South Milwaukee in 1957. This marriage ended in divorce. In 1966, Judith married James Konik, in South Milwaukee. This marriage also ended in divorce.
Judith lived in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, for a number of years. In 1994 she moved to Owen, Wisconsin. In December of 2003, she moved to Gilman, Wisconsin. She had recently moved to Grand View.
Judith was a past member of: the South Milwaukee United Methodist Church and the Zion Lutheran Church of Gilman. She enjoyed: bowling, quilting, gardening and playing cards.
Survivors include: her three daughters: Dawn Kopaczewski and her husband, James, of Milwaukee; Victoria Casper and her husband, Ed, of Withee, Wisconsin and Roxanne Wilde and her husband, William, of Egan, Minnesota. She is also survived by: her father, Earl Tamblyn, of Waterford, Wisconsin and her brother, Lynn Tamblyn and his wife, Joanne, of Waterford.
She was preceded in death by: her son, Kevin Konik, in 1986; and her mother, Charlotte Tamblyn.
Judith will be interred in Forest Hill Memorial Park, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in 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 her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Judith’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Judith’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Elaine E. Tarasewicz
Elaine E. Tarasewicz, age 77, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin formerly of Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Saint Luke’s Medical Center, in Milwaukee.
Elaine was born, on April 18, 1932, in Ashland, the daughter of Edward and Delia (Darvel) Beauto. She graduated from Ashland High School. She and John Tarasewicz, were united in marriage, in Milwaukee, on January 17, 1952. She was a homemaker and worked as a waitress. She enjoyed ceramics, bowling, knitting and horses.
Elaine is survived by: her three sons: John Tarasewicz, and his wife, Pam; Jerald Tarasewicz; and Jeffrey Tarasewicz; all of Milwaukee; two grandsons: Matthew Tarasewicz, and Andrew Tarasewicz; two great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by: her parents, Edward and Delia; her husband, John, on October 21, 2001; an infant son; and son, James; daughter, Joyce; her brothers and sisters.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 9:30, Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, and continue until the hour of service.
Funeral Services for Elaine Tarasewicz, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M. will officiate. Her casket bearers will include: John Tarasewicz, Jerald Tarasewicz, Jeffrey Tarasewicz, Matthew Tarasewicz, Andrew Tarasewicz and David Tarasewicz.
Interment, in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the service at the Funeral Home.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Elaine’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Elaine‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Elaine’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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George Theurer
George Theurer, age 102, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010, after a brief stay, at the Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Ashland.
George was born, on February 19, 1908, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of John Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Auer) Theurer. From an early age, he was interested in electronics and built his first radio when he was 12. He took a course in auto mechanics in high school, and his first real job was as a Ford mechanic. When George was 15, his grandfather bought a Nash. The man that delivered the car showed him what the pedals and shifter did, and since neither his father nor grandfather knew how to drive, George did all the driving. At 17, George drove his grandparents and brother, Earl, around the Great Lakes. He graduated from Lakewood High School, in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1924.
George worked for the Society National Bank, in Cleveland, for over 40 years, beginning in the clearance department, sorting checks, and retiring as Vice President in charge of real estate loans. He was an Air Raid Warden during World War II.
George married Christina Hetty Weber, on April 12, 1933, in Cleveland. They traveled extensively, visiting Mexico, Canada, Europe, Africa, and most of the United States. He enjoyed photography, and had a dark room in the basement. George was an avid gardener, and raised orchids in his backyard greenhouse. George and Chris bought a home, in New Port Richey, Florida, in 1973, where they wintered until 1986. While in Florida, in 1971, George joined the Masons.
When Chris developed Alzheimers disease, in the late 1980’s, George became her caregiver. After he suffered a stroke in 1996, he was unable to continue to care for her, and came to live with his daughter Elaine, in Rochester Minnesota, while Chris staying in a nearby nursing home. Chris died, in June of 2000. George, Elaine, and her husband Jack moved to Ashland, in 2002, to be near his granddaughter and her family.
George is survived by: his daughter, Elaine Audrey Kirke, of Ashland; and his grandchildren: Sharon Marie (Paschal) Hammond, MD, of Ashland; and William Alan (Erin) Kirke, of Columbus, Ohio. Other survivors include: five great grandchildren: Brian Paschal (Bethany) Hammond, of Ashland; Christina Laurel Hammond, of Topeka, Kansas; Janelle Katharine Hammond, of Ashland; Kevin Alan Kirke, of Columbus; Alex William Kirke, of Columbus; and a great, great grandson, Everett Paschal Hammond, of Ashland.
George was preceded in death by: his wife, Christina Hetty Theurer; his parents, Mary Elizabeth and John Henry Theurer; his brother, Earl Andrew Theurer; and his son-in-law, John Donald ‘Jack’ Kirke.
A Masonic Service will be held at 11a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at the United Presbyterian Congregational Church, in Ashland.
A memorial service, for family and friends, will immediately follow the Masonic service. Dr. Darrel M. Robertson will officiate. A lunch and visitation with the family will follow the services, at the Church.
Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, in Cleveland, at a later date.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting George’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for George‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: George’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Lyle M. Thewis
Lyle M. Thewis, age 72, of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away, on Friday, January 14, 2011, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family.
Lyle was born, on April 1, 1938, in Ashland, the son of Clifford H. and Luella R. (Wrege) Thewis. He graduated from Mellen High School, in 1956, and the U.W. Superior, in 1961, with a degree in teaching. He and Lois M. Lindquist were united in marriage, in Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Marengo, Wisconsin, on June 17, 1961. He taught math and science, in Antigo, Wisconsin, from 1961 to 1964. He was a life- long farmer and took over the family dairy farm in 1964. He also taught math, science and physics, in Mellen, from 1964 to 1979. He was a second generation school bus owner/driver for the Mellen School district and drove for over 25 years. He represented our community on the Mellen School Board for nine years and was advisor for many high school classes. He was a founding member of the Save Our School program. He was also a member of the Saint John’s Cemetery Association and the Chequamegon Dairy Association.
Survivors include: Lois, of Mellen, his wife of 49 years; four sons: Michael (Jennifer), Steve (Alison), Brian (Stacy), all of Mellen; and Terry (Michelle), of Two Harbors, Minnesota; and one daughter: Pam Thewis, of Janesville, Wisconsin. Lyle is also survived by: thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; his brother: Dale (June) Thewis, of Ashland; his sister: Kathy (Gordon) Hohmann, of Arcadia, Wisconsin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Mellen, from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2011, and continue from 10 a.m., Wednesday until the hour of service.
A Funeral Service, for Lyle, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Mellen. Reverend Shawn W. Andersen, will officiate. Casket bearers will include: Peter Thewis, Christopher Thewis, Daniel Thewis, Darren Thewis, Colten Thewis, and Josh Helmeid.
Interment will take place in the Saint John’s Cemetery, Cozy Valley, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mellen.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Lyle’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Lyle‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Lyle’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Charles W. Thibedeau
Charles W. Thibedeau, age 97 of Iron River, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota.
Charles was born, on August 25, 1913, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Mose and Virginia (Kasella) Thibedeau. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII, from 1941 to 1945 in the European Theatre of Operations. He and Marvina M. Johnson were united in marriage, in May of 1948, in Waukegan, Illinois. Charles worked at a large forge company, in Milwaukee, for over 30 years. He enjoyed: gardening, playing cribbage, snowmobiling, four wheeling, ice fishing, traveling and camping. He had a very keen, dry sense of humor that he quite often used to his advantage. The greatest time in life was time spent with his grandchildren, whom he loved very much.
Survivors include: his daughters: Dolores Stevens, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Linda (Ronald) Egelseer, of Rubicon, Wisconsin; and Susan (Dunbar, Lovblad) Thibedeau, of Iron River; and step-son, Larry Walsh. Charles is also survived by: eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers: William (Eleanor) Thibedeau, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin; and George (Barbara) Thibedeau, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin; two sisters: Virginia (Malcolm) Bachlor, of Superior, Wisconsin; and Alice Sauer, of Ophir, Oregon; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by: his wife: Marvina, on March 14, 1997; his parents; three brothers: Lawrence, Mose and Daniel; four sisters: Helen, Frances, Katherine and Margaret.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, Wisconsin and continue until the hour of the service.
A Funeral Service, for Charles, will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Reverend Scott Stai will officiate. Casket bearers will include: Brett Egelseer, Derek Dunbar, Charles Dunbar, Lance Lovblad, Jessica George, Jennifer Egelseer, Bradley Stevens, and Gene Johnson.
Interment, which will immediately follow the funeral service, will take place in the Iron River Cemetery, Iron River. Military Honors will be provided by the Combined Honor Squads of Iron River Memorial VFW Post 10197 and American Legion Post 506, of Iron River.
Memorials are preferred, in lieu of flowers, to Iron River V.F.W. Post 10197.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Charles’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Charles‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Charles’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Diane M. Thompson
Diane M. Thompson, age 53, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, in her Mellen ,Wisconsin home.
No local services are planned.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Diane’s family with her memorialization.
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Terry Richard Thorp
Terry Richard Thorp, age 47, died peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2011 in Glidden, WI.
Terry was born on April 6, 1964 in Ashland, WI the son of Wilbert and Joyce (Kiefer) Thorp. He graduated from Glidden High School in 1982 and then worked as a bricklayer in the Chicago area for several years. During this time, he married Deborah Sullivan, had two children and started a family. In 1992 he moved back to Ashland and started his own business, Thorp Bulldozing, which he continued to operate until 2000. After this, he became the operating manager of Midwest Forest Products in Iron River, WI where he was injured and disabled. He later moved back to Glidden. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Ashland. Terry loved to spend time with family and friends. He especially loved being outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and being a wonderful father to his children.
Survivors include his mother, Joyce Thorp of Glidden; his son, Tyler Thorp of Ashland, WI; his daughter, Lynzie Thorp of Augusta Georgia; brothers, Wilbert, Jr. (Gloria) Thorp of Lake Park, Georgia; Douglas (Rebecca Hawn) Thorp and Timothy Thorp all of Glidden; his sister, Tina (Chad) Pankratz of Glidden; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Thorp, Sr. His grandparents, Walter and Irene Thorp and Eldore and Caroline Kiefer.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be he held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, Wisconsin, from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2009. The visitation will continue, at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, in Glidden, on Friday, April 15, 2011, from 9.a.m., until the time of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Terry, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2011, at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, in Glidden. Father Ed Hussli, will be the Celebrant. Casket bearers will include: Wilbert Thorp, Jr., Douglas Thorp, Jeffrey Kiefer, Tyler Thorp, Richard Strauss, and Shawn Wolf.
Interment, in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery, in Glidden, will immediately follow the Mass.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Terry’s family with his memorialization, although the details have not yet been finalized.
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Delores V. ‘Bandy’ Toldness
Delores V. ‘Bandy’ Toldness, age 83, of Mellen, Wisconsin, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the Mellen Manor Nursing Home in Mellen.
Delores was born, on February 4, 1926, in Mellen, the daughter of Joseph P. and Alvina C. (Pregent) Polencheck. She and Helge W. Toldness were united in marriage, in Mellen, on July 12, 1947. A homemaker, she will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and auntie.
Survivors include her five children: Marsha Kruzan of Wausau, Wisconsin; Donald Toldness and his wife, Linda, of Mellen; Richard Toldness and his wife, Cathy, of Wausau; Julie Arrowood and her husband, David, of Frederich, Tennessee; and Jeff Toldness, of Wausau. She is also survived by: eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Judy Watson of Marshfield, Wisconsin; numerous nieces and nephews.
Bandy was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband, Helge, on September 3, 2007, and two brothers, Donald and Joseph.
A visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mellen, and continue until the hour of service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father Michael McLain will be the celebrant. Her casket bearers will include: Glenda Humphrey, Richard Toldness, Jake Toldness, Matthew Toldness, Dennis Kruzan and Grant Kruzan.
Interment, in the Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen, will immediately follow the Mass.
Our Mellen Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Bandy’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Bandy’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Marion M. Tover
Marion M. Tover, age 95, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Shiloh Suites, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Marion was born, on June 28, 1914, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jasper E. and Mary W. (Felling) Minton. In 1915 the family moved to Mellen, Wisconsin. Marion graduated from Mellen High School in 1933, and attended U.W. Stevens Point. She taught Home Economics, in Mellen, from 1947 to 1968, and then returned to College, at Stevens Point, earning a degree in Dietary Science. In 1968, she began working at Riverview Hospital, in Wisconsin Rapids, as a dietary supervisor, retiring in 1975. Marion returned to the Mellen- Ashland area in 1999. Marion and Robert Tuthill were united in marriage, on October 17, 1936, in Elgin, Illinois. She and Erling Tover were united in marriage, in Mellen, on July 31, 1948. She was a lifelong member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mellen, a member of: the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebekah Lodge, and the General Federation of Women’s Club. She was a past Worthy Matron and past Royal Matron of the Amaranth Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include: her sons: Charles (Patricia) and Donald (Barbara), all of Mellen; three grandsons: Robert (Deborah) and William (Rachael) Tover, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Trevor Tover, of Ashland; and great-grandchildren: Kayla, Kelsey, Cassie and Kevin.
Marion was preceded in death by: her parents and one brother, Edward.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mellen, begining at 10 a.m., Monday, June 21, 2010, and continuing until the hour of service.
Funeral Services, for Marion, will be held at 11a.m., Monday, June 21, 2010, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Mellen. Reverend James Imse will officiate. Marion’s casket bearers will include: Robert Tover, William Tover, Trevor Tover, Leonard Jaeger, Kirk Knoll and Erv Young.
Interment will take place in the Lakeside Memorial Cemetery in Waupaca, Wisconin, at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2010.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Marion’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Marion‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Marion’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Malcolm J. ‘Moose’ Traaholt
Malcolm J. ‘Moose’ Traaholt, age 67, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at his home, in Ashland.
Moose was born, on March 28, 1942, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Andrew M. and Mary K. (Tong) Traaholt. He and Doris C. Walicki were united in marriage, on June 13, 1964, in Weyerhauser, Wisconsin.
Malcolm graduated from Ashland High School in 1961. After graduation, he worked briefly in Chicago. He returned to Ashland and worked at the Columbia Furniture Store, where he learned the carpet and salesman trades. He opened Mel’s Carpet Care and the Carpet Plaza stores before he became co-owner of Custom Carpet, Inc.
Malcoln was an active member of the Our Lady of the Lake parish, serving on the Pastoral Council and finance committee. He was a very active community member and a true Ashland backer. He was president of the Ashland Jaycee’s, initiating the tree planting and flag projects in town. He was a member of the Ashland County Fair Board for forty years. He served on the City Council and County Board for 10 years, holding many committee positions. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and helped start the turkey leg and corn on the cob project at the Fair. Malcolm volunteered for Regional Hospice and as a driver for the Ashland Senior Center. He was a founding member of the Sons of Norway, 5-611 Chapter. Moose was known by many and loved to tell stories to everyone he met. He had a very generous heart and would often help strangers in need by giving them a place to stay.
Malcolm enjoyed traveling. His favorite trip was to Norway, where he met his father’s family. He loved the hunting and fishing trips he took with his buddies. He was a bear guide for many. He loved stock car racing, and especially loved watching his nephew ‘Moochie’ and the Brevak teams.
Malcolm’s greatest love was for his family. He enjoyed trips with them to Florida and many Milwaukee Brewer’s games. He was very proud of all of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include: Doris, his wife of forty-five years; and their three children: Andrew Traaholt and his wife, Maija; Jennifer Gierczic and her husband, Paul; and Pamela Traaholt and her special friend, Randy Mueller, all of Ashland. Moose is also survived by eight grandchildren: Samantha, Thomas, Benjamin, Tony, Dori, Joseph, Sarah, and Maddy. Other survivors include: three brothers: David Traaholt and his wife, Debbie, of Ashland; John Traaholt and his wife, Darlene, of Barksdale, Wisconsin; and Dale Traaholt and his wife, Chris, of Duluth, Minnesota; his sister, Karen Guski and her husband, Charlie, of Washburn, Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews.
Moose was preceded in death by: his parents and twin grandsons, Alex and Jack.
A visitation, for family and friends, will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2010, which will feature a 7:30 p.m. prayer service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Moose, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, in Ashland. Father Paul Paré, O.F.M. will be the celebrant. The casket bearers will include: John Kovach, John McFaul, Jamie Fitzpatrick, Craig Wickman, Bob Brevak, Adam Traaholt and Terry Schnepp.
Interment, in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2010.
The family would like to thank the Chequamegon Bay area dialysis team and the Spirit Valley home dialysis team for their support and compassionate care of Moose.
The family would prefer memorials, in lieu of flowers, to be directed to: Regional Hospice, 2101 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806; or the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 201 Lake Shore Drive East, Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Moose’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Moose‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Moose’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Cathleen I. Traczyk
Cathleen I. Traczyk, age 44, of Drummond, Wisconsin, died Saturday, January 19, 2008, in her home.
Cathy was born, on June 20, 1963, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frances Irene (Eder) and Richard O. Hanson, Sr. She and Gerald Traczyk were united in marriage, in Ashland, on May 15, 1982. She cooked at various area restaurants. She was outgoing and fun loving; a very caring person, who will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include: her parents, Richard and Irene Hanson, of Mellen, Wisconsin; her husband, Jerry, of Hayward, Wisconsin; two sons: Jerry Traczyk, Jr., of Winona, Minnesota and Paul Traczyk, of Hayward; her daughter, April Lynn Traczyk, of Hayward and her step daughter, Stacy Marie Johnson and her husband, Steve, of Chino Valley, Arizona. Cathy is also survived by: her granddaughter, Carissa Mae Hintz; two brothers: Richard Hanson, Jr., and his wife, Jamie, of Oregon, Wisconsin; and Michael Hanson and his wife, Kim, of Ashland; her sister, JoAnn Herrin and her husband, Randall, of Glidden, Wisconsin; her mother in law, Betty Ann Talo, of Hurley, Wisconsin; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cathy was preceded in death by: her nephew, Jonathan Tibbits.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen, and continue until the hour of the service.
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Cathy Traczyk, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Mellen. Father John Brophy will be the celebrant. Her casket bearers will include: Alvin Otto, Jr., Daniel Peltonen, Randall Herrin, John Hanson, Terry Krupp and Bruce Weister.
Interment, in the Clam Lake Cemetery, Clam Lake, Wisconsin, will follow the Mass.
Our Mellen Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Cathleen’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Cathleen’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Ellie Rose Trapp
Ellie Rose Trapp, infant daughter of Kelleen F. Trapp, of Mason, Wisconsin, died Friday, October 2, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland, Wisconsin.
A memorial service, for Ellie, was held at 10:30, a.m., Monday, October 12, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Reverend Kent Seldal officiated at the service. Special music included: ‘Dust in the Wind’ and ‘Amazing Grace’.
Our Ashland Chapel will be assisting Ellie’s family with her memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Ellie’s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Ellie’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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Neal R. Turney
Neal R. Turney, age 57, of Mellen, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Mellen.
Neal was born, on September 26, 1952, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Nicholas G. and Betty J. (Podhola) Turney. He graduated from Mellen High School and the University of Superior with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. He and Darlene M. Stricker were united in marriage, on June 18, 1977, in Mellen. He was the plant manager, of Flitchwood, in Mellen, for over 26 years and also the LEAN coordinator, for Columbia Forest Products, of Mellen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
Survivors include: Darlene, his wife of 33 years, of Mellen; his mother, Betty Turney, of Mellen; his son, Justin, of Mellen; his sister: Jill (Thomas) Padjen, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful canine companion, Misty.
He was preceded in death by his son Neal II, and his father, Nicholas.
A visitation, for family and friends, will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Mellen, and continue until the hour of service.
A Funeral Service for Neal will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Mellen. Reverend James Imse will officiate. His casket bearers will include: James Dalbesio, Ronald Jones, Ken Sarnstrom, John Boley, LeRoy Vitek, Pete Ellias and Pete Russo.
Interment in the Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen, will follow the service.
Our Mellen Chapel will be assisting Neal’s family with his memorialization.
Messages of condolence, for Neal‘s family, may be left at the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. In your message, please include: Neal’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Richard R. Tutor
Richard R. Tutor, age 69, of Range Road, Ashland, Wisconsin, died on Friday, August 21, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born, on September 1, 1939, in Washburn, Wisconsin, the son of Robert R. and June L. (Doucette) Tutor. He and Joan M. Hudack were united in marriage, in Ashland, on August 31, 1963.
Richard was a machine designer: at Bretting Manufacturing, in Ashland, for twenty years and S & S Specialty Systems, in Iron River, Wisconsin, for ten years. He and Joan owned and operated the Platter, for over 23 years. Richard was a member, and past Exalted Ruler, of the Elks.
Survivors include his seven children: Philip Tutor and his wife, Dannie, of Moquah, Wisconsin; Margo Baker and her husband, Michael, of Abilene, Texas; Michelle Tutor, of Washburn; Kim Mortensen, of Ashland; Richard Tutor, Jr. and his wife, Christina, of Moquah; Tina Whitehead and her husband, Shannon, of Oreville, California; and Paul Tutor and his wife, Amanda, of Moquah. Richard is also survived by: ten grandchildren: Ranndi, Stephanie, Kyle, Shaun, PJ, Craig, Maggie, Courtney, Jadelyn, and Amber; two brothers: Robert Tutor, of Ashland; and Butch Tutor and his wife, Kay, of Mason, Wisconsin; three sisters: Helen Dempsey, of Punta Gorda, Florida; Lorraine Davis and her husband, David, of Spring Creek, Florida; and Lila Marten and her husband, Tim, of Ashland; nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by: his parents, Robert Tutor and June Lundquist; Joan Tutor, his wife of 32 years; his grandson, Isaiah; and granddaughter, Carlyn.
Visitation, for family and friends, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2009, and continue until the hour of the service.
Funeral services, for Richard Tutor, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland. Pastor John Nedden-Durst, will officiate.
The interment, in the Woodland Cemetery, Washburn, will take place 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.
Messages of condolence, for Richard’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Richard’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. 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 S-U page of this web site, filed under his name and the date we received it.
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Patricia M. Tyndall
Patricia M. Tyndall, age 78, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, in her home, with her loving family near her side.
Pat was born, on October 6, 1930, in Ashland, the daughter of William and Inez (Urquhart) Thornton. She was a member of the 1948 graduating class of DePadua High School in Ashland and the 1949 graduating class of the Saint Joseph School of Nursing in Chicago, Ilinois. She worked at Saint Joseph Hospital, in Ashland, and as a nurse in the Ashland office of Dr. Joseph Jauquet, until her marriage. Patricia and Robert D. Tyndall were united in marriage on January 8, 1955. She volunteered at Saint Agnes School and the Memorial Medical Center Thrift Shop, both in Ashland. She was an avid sports fan, rooting for her beloved Brewers each and every game. She enjoyed: cooking, baking, bingo, but the greatest joys in her life were her grandchildren.
Survivors include her four children: David ‘Tink’ Tyndall and his wife, Jean, of Ashland; Karen Dandeneau of Shoreview, Minnesota; Catie Tyndall of Ashland; and Ellen Erickson and her husband, Bill, of Ashland. Pat is also survived by: seven grandchildren: Jessica Tyndall; Lisa Miller and her husband, Luke; Nicky Tyndall; Laura Dandeneau; Bobby Tyndall; Sara Dandeneau; and Jessica Dandeneau; five great-grandchildren: Alannah, Peyton and Michelle Miller, Christopher and Nash Dawson; many nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by: her parents, William and Inez; her husband Robert, on January 15, 1988, and one brother, William.
A gathering, for family and friends, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009, and continue until the hour of service.
A Memorial Service, for Pat, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009, at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland. Father Kenneth J. Herian, S.J., will officiate.
Interment in the Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, will follow the service.
Our Ashland Chapel has been entrusted with the privilege of assisting her family with their desires for these memorialization events.
Messages of condolence, for Pat’s family, may be made by going to the ’Contact Us’ page of this web site. Please include in your message: Pat’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 S-U page of this web site, filed under her name and the date we received it.
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John G. Uitto
John G. Uitto, age 66, of Monticello, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, in his home.
John was born, on February 4, 1942, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of John and Esther (Peltonen) Uitto. He graduated from Ashland High School and served with the U. S Army. He and Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Sickich were united in marriage, in Dauby, Wisconsin, on July 20, 1968.
He worked in the die casting department of Tool Products, in New Hope, Minnesota for forty years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed snowmobiling.
John was preceded in death by: his parents, John and Esther Uitto; and two brothers, David and Elmer Uitto.
Survivors include: Betty Uitto, his wife of 40 years, of Monticello; their three children: Lisa Lynn Beecher and her husband, Sean, of Saint Michael, Minnesota; Johnnie Ray Uitto and his wife, Laura Minday, of Howard Lake, Minnesota; and Kris Justin Uitto, of Monticello. He is also survived by two grandchildren: Madison Ann Beecher and Samantha Mashawn Beecher; his sister, Deanna Nutting and her husband, Tom, of Osceola, Wisconsin; his brother, Howard Uitto and his wife, Renee, of Ashland, many nieces and nephews.
A visitation, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland, will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, and continue until the time of the service.
Funeral services for John Uitto will be held at 12 noon, Monday, December 8, 2008, at the Mountain Funeral Home, in Ashland.
Interment, in the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Highbridge, Wisconsin, will take place at Noon, Saturday, May 9, 2009. Military honors will be performed by Copper Falls VFW Post #2273, of Mellen, Wisconsin.
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