Marleen L. Bender
Marleen L. Bender, 85, Elroy, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Elroy, Wisconsin.  Funeral Services were be held Monday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy, with Rev. Wesley Dunbar officiating.  Burial was be in the Elroy City Cemetery. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com

Rose M. Burdick
Rose M. Burdick, 71, rural Elroy, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Elroy. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Elroy, with Pastor Bob Maeglin officiating. Burial will be in the Elroy City Cemetery in Elroy. Friends may call at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the Church from 1 to 2 p.m. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

Raymond L. Stanek
Raymond L. Stanek, 82, of rural West Lima, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, at his home on the family farm.  The family will be having services at a later date, with interment at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery at Dilly.  The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro assisted the family with arrangements.

LOREN D. HOLMAN
Loren D. Holman, 70, Wonewoc, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at his home.  The Thompson Funeral Home 402 Center St. Wonewoc, WI is assisting the family. www.thompsonfuneralservice.com.

 FERDINAND MILLER
Ferdinand “Ferd” Miller, 94, of Wonewoc, died Friday, March 26, 2010, in Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship. Funeral services were held Wednesday March 31,  at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wonewoc, with Pastor Peter Snyder officiating. Burial was in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.  Thompson Funeral Home, 402 Center St., Wonewoc, is assisting the family.

 SCOTT   A.   MORSE
Scott A. Morse, 46, of Alma Center and formerly of Lyndon Station, joined the eternal life on Friday, March 26, 2010, at Black River Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Jan and Jim’s Wildlife in Lyndon Station. The Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.com.

JAMES T. MCCAY
James T. McCay, 80, Knoxville, TN, died on Wednesday March 24, 2010 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon with Rev. Russell Trachte presiding. Burial with military honors were  held in the Fountain Lutheran Cemetery, Kendall, WI.  Donations may be made to the family at P.O. Box 9178, Knoxville, TN 37940.  Online condolences and information available at www.harefuneralhome.com.

JOHN BECERRA
John Raymond Becerra, 63, Necedah,  passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 28, 2010, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Father Hector Moreno will officiate. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.  

William Sandman
William (Bill) Sandman, 69, of Rex, Georgia, died on November 25, 2009.  He will be laid to rest with his parents in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro, this summer.

ELLA M. ANDERSON
Ella M. Anderson, 82, of New Lisbon died on Monday, March 22, 2010, at her home. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 25, at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon with Rev. Jeff Fairchild presiding.  A private family burial will take place in the New Lisbon City Cemetery at a later date The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online guestbook and condolences available at www.harefuneralhome.com

DAVID R. BUNK
David R. Bunk, 60, of Tomah and formerly of Kendall,  passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2010, at the Tomah Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. The Torkelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT SCHOONOVER
Robert Vern Schoonover, age 86, of Beloit, went home to become one with his maker, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bob passed away on March 15, 2010 in his home like he wanted.   A private service will be held at New Lisbon City Cemetery. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family the services.

DR. CLAYTON L. WESTON
Dr. Clayton L. Weston, 86, Oshkosh, passed away on March 19, 2010 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. A family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie, later this spring. In respect to the many lives that Clayton touched as a family physician and friend, memorials in him name may be given to charity of your choice. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to send online condolences to the family.

JOEL P. YOUNG
Joel P. Young, 70 of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away March 16, 2010. A life celebration was held Saturday, March 20, at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, in Fountain, CO.
Condolences may be sent to Judy Young and Family, 6770 Caballero Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80911

FRANCES M. BENSON
Frances M. Benson, 95, was called home to the Lord on Sunday February 21, 2010, at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston.    Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fountain Lutheran Church, Kendall, with Rev. Russell Trachte presiding. Relatives and friends may call at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon on Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m.,  and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Fountain Lutheran Cemetery.   The family requests that memorials be make to the Fountain Lutheran Church, Kendall, WI. Online condolences and information available at www.harefuneralhome.com.

GEORGE A. PREUSS
George A. Preuss, 85, of Clifton, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at Close To Home in Tomah.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 26, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Fountain Lutheran Church in the Town of Fountain. Pastor Russell T. Trachte will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in the Town of Clifton. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Online condolence’s may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.

Betty Angel Becker
Betty Angel Becker, 81, of Onalaska, and formerly of Wonewoc, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Services were Wednesday, February 24, at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Onalaska, The graveside service was held at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Wonewoc,  followed by a luncheon at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Wonewoc. 

DAVID R. KLINE
David R. Kline, 51, Mauston, passed away February 18, 2010 at the UW Hospital in Madison.  Memorial services will be held in early spring at the Mauston Cemetery. The Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg is assisting the family.

James S. ‘Jim’ Baller
James S. “Jim” Baller, 61, of New Lisbon and formerly of Hillsboro, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Serenity House in Tomah.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 25,  at 2 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro.  Burial will be in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro. Friends may call at the Picha Funeral Home Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.   For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

ALMA HORNBURG
Alma Hornburg, 98, Necedah, passed away February 19, 2010, at Hess Memorial Hospital in Mauston.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 23, at the United Methodist Church in Necedah. Pastor Stephanie Taylor Homann officiated. Burial was in the Bayview Cemetery, Necedah. The Torkelson Family Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.  

ANNA J. GATES
Anna J. Gates, 82, LaValle died on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her family.  A Celebration of Life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 26, at the Thompson Funeral Home in Wonewoc. The Thompson Funeral Home, 402 Center St. Wonewoc is assisting the family. www.thompsonfuneralservice.com.

Mary A. Filter
Mary A. Filter, 70, Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 17, at  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, with Rev. Conrad Prell officiating. Burial was in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

GERALD L. RUSKOWSKY
Gerald L. Ruskowsky, 74, Necedah, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.  Family and friends are invited for visitation Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are also invited for visitation on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation in memory of Jerry. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.  

DOROTHY S. ATKINSON
Dorothy Sarah Atkinson, 84, Baraboo, fell asleep in her favorite chair reading a book the late evening of on January 24, 2010. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 30, at Walnut Hill Bible Church in Baraboo, with Pastor Dave Hutchens officiating. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

DOROTHY L. BANKS
Dorothy L. Banks, 97, Mauston, died on January 27, 2010 at Crest View Nursing Home, in New Lisbon.  Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family. There are no services planned. Online obituary and condolences available at www.harefuneralhome.com. 

GENE GIBSON
Gene Gibson passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, in McAllen, TX from a hemorrhagic stroke. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hare Funeral Home, New Lisbon, WI.  Visitation was Sunday, afternoon Jan. 31, at the New Lisbon High School, with the funeral service starting at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate your time or money to a community event or charity of your choice in his memory.  Online guest book and condolences available at www.harefuneralhome.com.

 MARY KAY ENDTHOFF
Mary Kay Endthoff, 61, of New Lisbon formerly of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Necedah.  A prayer service was held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m.  at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma. Cremation will follow and burial will be at a later date at Wautoma Union Cemetery. The Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma, served the family.

EARL SIMMONS
Earl Leo Simmons, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. at the Tomah VA Hospital.  Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 29, at the Crandall Funeral Home, Mauston. Pastor Wendell Williams officiated. Burial was at the Mauston Cemetery with military honors provided by the Burton-Koppang American Legion Post # 81. Memorials may be made to the Tomah VA Hospital or Hospice touch at the Tomah Memorial Hospital.

DONALD HILLERUD
Donald Hillerud beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at St. James Lutheran Church in Necedah, with Pastor James Link officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. James Lutheran Church of Necedah. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. 

gerald nuttall
Gerald L. Nuttall, 87, formerly of New Lisbon, died peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2010 at his home in Boise, Idaho surrounded by his wife and friends.  Online condolences can be given at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com. The Cloverdale Funeral Home, in Boise, Idaho, assisted the family.

LAWRENCE W. HAMBURG
On January 17, 2010 the Lord called Lawrence “Larry” W. Hamburg, 98, Elroy, to his Heavenly Home.  He died after a short stay at the Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, surrounded by his loved ones.  Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Elroy, with Rev. Conrad Prell officiating.   Burial was at the Elroy City Cemetery following the service.  The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

JOSEPH J. PANNARALE
Joseph J. Pannarale, 72, of Mauston passed away January 15, 2010, at the Tomah Veterans Hospital following a  long illness.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday January 19,  at St. Patrick Catholic church in Mauston.  Burial was in St. Patrick Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Legion, Post 81 in Mauston of the Tomah VA.

SHIRLEY TREMELLING
Shirley Tremelling, 68, New Lisbon died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at the Cottage Care Center in Mauston.  She was the daughter of  Elmer and Lavera (Tracy) Glenn and was born August 25, 1941 in Elroy, WI.  Shirley attended school at Elroy, WI.   Funeral services were held on Wednesday Januaray. 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon, with Rev. Stephanie Taylor Homann presiding. Online condolences and information available at www.harefuneralhome.com.

Merlyn L. Petersen
Merlyn L. Petersen, 89, of Reedsburg and formerly of the Elroy area, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg, following a long illness.  Funeral Services were held Monday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy.  Burial was in the St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elroy. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

MARGARET MILLER
Margret Miller, 84, Rockford, IL, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Saint  Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.  The  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:00  a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lyndon Station, Wis. with Father  Valentine Joseph celebrating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in  Lyndon Station. Visitation will be held at the Conway Funeral Home on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. and then process to the church for the service at 11:00 a.m. The  Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station assisted  the family with arrangements. For On-Line condolences and  information, go to  www.pichafuneralhome.com.

Lydia C. Benish
Lydia C. Benish, 88, Hillsboro, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010 at the St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital in Hillsboro. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Jan. 4,  at  St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro, with Father Joseph Nakwah officiating. Burial was in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro.   For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

HERBERT F. MOREY
Herbert F. Morey, 57, Necedah, passed away January 4, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bayview Cemetery, Necedah. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

Margaret A. McDONALD
Margaret A. McDonald, 89, of the Hillsboro and Ontario areas, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at the Vernon Manor in Viroqua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Mount Tabor. Friends may call at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.  For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

STEPHEN ‘STEVE’ BLANK
Stephen  “Steve”Blank, 56, of Lake Delton, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009.  The  Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Jan. 4,  St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lyndon Station with Father Valentine Joseph  officiating. Burial was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  The  Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, assisted  the family with arrangements. For On-line condolences and information, go to  www.pichafuneralhome.com.

Lyle E. Briskey
Lyle E. Briskey, 83, of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at the Vernon Manor in Viroqua. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2009 at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with Rev. Roger Miller officiating. Burial was in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

JOSEPH LAFFERDI
Joseph Laffredi, 73, Necedah, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at the Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. He was born May 11, 1936, to Joseph and Jennie (Brock) Laffredi in Waukegan, IL.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. There will be a lunch immediately following the services at the VFW Hall in Necedah.
The Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.   

DELORES ‘DODE’ BEIER
Delores “Dode” Beier, 81, Wonewoc, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at UW Hospital in Madison.  Celebration of her life was Saturday, November 28, in the Valton Friends Church, with Pastor Paul Willis officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials in Dode’s name may be made to Valton Friends Church. Thompson Funeral home is assisting the family.

Lydia Kay Everson
Lydia Kay Everson, infant daughter of Russell and Julie Everson of Holmen, passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 28, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Elroy, with Rev. Wesley Dunbar officiating. Burial was at the Fish Creek Cemetery at Rockland, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, the family will accept memorials which will be designated in Lydia’s memory. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

ORRIE LEE MILLER
Orrie Lee Miller went to his heavenly home Monday, Nov. 30. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. at the Hillsboro Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be Friday night from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home, Hillsboro. A full obituary will be printed next week.

SHELDON A. QUIST
Sheldon A. Quist, 78, Clifton, WI, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at the Tomah VA Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Indian Creek. Father Jon Ofori-Domah will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, December 4, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

DENNIS HICKEY
Dennis Guy Hickey, Jr.,  48, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of New Lisbon, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on November 24, 2009. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, December 5, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hare Funeral Home, New Lisbon, WI.

Merrill G. “Tinker” Thompson
Merrill G. “Tinker” Thompson, 79, Elroy, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Elroy American Legion Hall, in Elroy. The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy assisted the family with arrangements, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com 

PHILIP JOSEPH LEIB
Phil Leib, 87, died peacefully with family and friends by his side on Friday, November 27, 2009 at his daughter’s home in Skagit County, Washington.  Arrangements are under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. A memorial service will be held at a later date in West Liberty, Ohio under the direction of Kaufman & Eichholtz Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances in Phil’s honor to a charity of your choice.  You may offer your condolences to Phil’s family and sign his online guest register book at www.kernfuneralhome.com.

Evelyn M. Kaukl
Evelyn M. Kaukl, 85, of Madison and formerly of the Hillsboro area, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 1, at the St. Dennis Catholic Church in Madison, with Father Kent Schmitt officiating.  Burial was in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro. The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro assisted the family with arrangements, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.