Mabel B. Larsen
HOLMEN — Mabel B. Larsen, 87, of Holmen passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, in her home.
She was born Thursday, April 28, 1921, to Oscar and Nora (Larson) Gubrud. She was baptized and confirmed in Bethel Lutheran Church in New Auburn, Wis. In 1946, Mabel married Victor E. Larsen in the same church in New Auburn. Her husband, Victor, preceded her in death in March 2005.
Mabel attended schools in Chippewa Falls, Wis., New Auburn and Eau Claire, Wis., and graduated from New Auburn High School in 1939. She taught Sunday school in Eau Claire and Racine, Wis., and also taught Bible school in Eau Claire. She was an assistant Girl Scout leader in Eau Claire. She was a current member of Holmen Lutheran Church.
Her family and friends were her greatest joys. She loved her home, beautiful flowers, nature and birds. She could see art in all the beauty of nature. Mabel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved traveling with her husband in his retirement.
Mabel was the beloved mother of Karen (Fred) Brinkman of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Terry (Barb) Larsen of Holmen; grandmother of Matthew Brinkman (friends Bobbie and Hannah) of Wisconsin Rapids, Kerri (Brad) Martinson of Port Edwards, Wis., and Bethany and Katelyn Larsen of Holmen; great-grandmother of Austin Martinson of Port Edwards; sister of Alvina (Martin) Carlson of Chippewa Falls and Ona Bailkey of Chetek, Wis.; and sister-in-law of Angie Gubrud of St. Paul, Minn., Betty Gubrud of Chetek, and Duane and Olivia Larsen of McFar-land, Wis. She also is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; brothers, Arnold and Edward Gubrud; brother-in-law, Glenn Bailkey; and brother-in-law/sister-in-law, Laverne and Millie Larsen.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Oak Grove Cemetery chapel, 1407 La Crosse St. in La Crosse, with Pastor Glenn Borreson officiating.
Dickinson Funeral Home, 1425 Jackson St., La Crosse, is assisting the family.
Judith Ann Lewis
ONALASKA — Judith Ann Lewis, 72, of Onalaska passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Milwaukee on June 10, 1936, to Earl and Alice (Hassman) Vance. She graduated from Wauwatosa (Wis.) High School in 1954 and attended UW-Madison and graduated in 1959 with a degree in occupational therapy. On May 9, 1959, Judy and Carl Lewis were married in Elm Grove, Wis.
Judy was a loving wife and mother. She loved people and was very generous and kind to everyone she met. Judy enjoyed gardening and baking. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Judy is survived by her loving husband, Carl; a daughter, Laurie (Craig) Rinehardt of Madison; two sons, Robert (Kristina Sutjuanto) Lewis of West Milwaukee and David Lewis of Wauwatosa; three grandchildren, Caitlin, Carly and Julie; two sisters, Karen James and Janet Myers; a brother, Roger Vance; and many dear friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 401 Main St., Onalaska. Burial will be in Onalaska Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home Saturday from 9 a.m. until the services.
Gerald ‘Jerry’ W. Bartheld
LA CROSSE -- Gerald “Jerry” W. Bartheld, 72, of La Crosse died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
Jerry was born in Lansing, Iowa, on March 13, 1936, to Orren and Myrtle (Rettinger) Bartheld and graduated from Lansing High School in 1955. He married Donna M. Middendorf on Sept. 14, 1956, at First Presbyterian Church in Lansing.
Jerry worked for J.F. Brennan Co. in La Crosse for more than 30 years before retiring in 1996. He was an avid golfer and was a fixture at Walsh Golf Center for many years. He and Donna also enjoyed spending their winters together in Arizona following his retirement.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Donna; one daughter, Danielle (Mike) Page of Mindoro, Wis.; one son, Craig (Lisa) Bartheld of Onalaska, Wis.; five grandsons, Matt Geary and Elliott, Griffen, Bennett and Harrison Bartheld; one brother, Donald (Darlene) Bartheld of Lakewood, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Mary Bartheld of Rogers, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Glenn Bartheld.
In accordance with Jerry’s wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no services.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
Mary Ann ‘Mims’ Mettille
LA CROSSE -- Mary Ann “Mims” Mettille, 77, of La Crosse and formerly of Winona, Minn., passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008, in her home.
She was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Winona to Peter and Gertrude (Niemczyk) Michalski. She married John L. Mettille on Feb. 5, 1949, in Winona at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church. Together they raised eight children.
Mary Ann was a loving mother and wife. She was always passionate about the lives and interests of her family. Bird watching, poetry, gardening, road trips and sporting events were her favorite pastimes. She found her volunteer work at St. Francis very rewarding and found inspiration at Bible classes at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She participated regularly at Prayer Devotionals at Viterbo University and was a devout Catholic. She was very loved by her family and close circle of friends, who will miss her quick wit and playful sense of humor.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John; four sons, Edward (Cindy) of Onalaska, Wis., John, Jr. (Shayla) of Versailles, Ky., Peter of La Crosse, and Jim (Sally) of Onalaska; three daughters, Ann (Larry) Heiman of Berkley Lake, Ga., Sue (Jim) Hill of La Crosse and Cindy Mettille of La Crosse; a brother, Robert Michalski of California; brother-in-law/sister-in-law, Charles and Anita Mettille of Winona; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas Mettille; a brother, Edward Michalski; and two sisters, Rose Duellman and Eleanor Schultz.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1333 S. 13th St., La Crosse. The Rev. Larry Berger will officiate and burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Winona. Friends may call at the Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 1425 Jackson St., La Crosse, today from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the service. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Crystal H. Linse-Moilien
WESTBY, Wis. — Crystal H. Linse-Moilien, 43, of rural Westby passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 14, 2008, at her home.
She was born March 31, 1965, to Darol and Ruth (Jandt) Linse in La Crosse. Crystal was baptized, confirmed, married and a lifelong member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wis. She attended parochial school there also. She graduated from Luther High School, Onalaska, Wis., in 1983. Crystal attended Wauzeka (Wis.) Technical School and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
She was united in marriage to Ronald Moilien on Oct. 7, 1995, at St. Paul’s. Crystal worked for United Cerebral Palsy in Madison followed by Chileda in La Crosse and was currently employed by Vernon County Human Services in Viroqua. She was a former member of the Madison Jaycees. Crystal was an animal lover — horses, cats and dogs and had many animals on the Moilien farm. She also enjoyed fishing.
Crystal dearly loved her husband and was a devoted mother to her boys. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband, Ron; two sons, Hunter and Darik; her parents, Darol and Ruth Linse of Bangor; a brother, Rick (Marlea) of Oconomowoc, Wis.; aunts, Vi Garbers and Carol (Butch) Schams, both of La Crosse, Mary Linse of Onalaska, Joyce (Reid) Horle of Bella Vista, Ark., and Maren (Allan) Thomack of Clarksville, Tenn.; uncles, Donald (Vicki) Jandt of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Jack (Betty) Ringquist of Idaho Falls, Idaho; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Jean Moilien of rural Westby; brothers-in-law, Richard Moilien (friend Pat) and Robert Moilien, all of rural Westby; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and a nephew, Hans Linse.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley, Wis. Pastor Roy Hefti will officiate with burial in Burns Cemetery, Bangor. Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the services, both at Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bangor or Luther High School, Onalaska.
Paul D. Stoddard
HOLMEN — Paul D. Stoddard, 83, of Holmen passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
He was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Alma Center, Wis., to Floyd and Leona (McGillis) Stoddard. At an early age, Paul’s father gave him the choice to get an education or to work the farm. Paul was given a bicycle to ride to school if the education choice was made. Being determined to be an educated man, he chose to go to school and was proud to have graduated high school. On Feb. 8, 1945, Paul married Elizabeth Burnett and they spent 18 years together and had eight children. He then shared a 17-year marriage with Charlene Smithel before marrying the love of his life, Viola (Anderson) Munson, on March 12, 1986. Vi brought much happiness to Paul, and she welcomed his large family as if it were her own. He was employed at Trane Co. in La Crosse for 41 years and was a proud member of the 25-Year Club. Paul was a musician and member of ASCAP and had a passion for country music. He had his own band named Rhythm RanchHands and also recorded two 45-records that were played on local jukeboxes. Paul was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, canning and making lefse with Vi. He was a loving and dedicated husband who was Vi’s caregiver 24/7 in the last few years with her ailing health. Through the years, Paul’s extended family grew to be like one, and it will never be the same without him.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Vi; 12 children, Darlene (Clarence) Matchey of Independence, Wis., Marlyn (Gerald) Valley of Galesville, Wis., Sharon (Dennis) Herold of La Crosse, Virginia Stoddard of Independence, Daniel (fiancee, Teresa Lofgren) Stoddard and Paulette (David) Schmidt, both of La Crosse, Charlene (Joel) Gabrielson-Herold of Stoddard, Wis., Jeanette (Dan) Heth of La Crescent, Minn., David Stoddard and Dean (Sandi) Stoddard, both of Holmen, Donald Stoddard (Carlene Wayczi) of Westfield, Wis., and Randolph Stoddard of Winona, Minn.; 21 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters, twins Donald (June) Stoddard of La Crosse and Dorothy (LaVerne) Moldenhauer of Black River Falls, Wis., and Carolyn (George) Renaud of Hudson, Wis.; three sisters-in-law, Jean Stoddard of Sun City West, Ariz. and Doris Anderson and Mona (Neil) Jolivette, both of West Salem, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Colette Stoddard and Merceline (Wally) Thompson; a brother, Ward Stoddard; two grandsons, Charles Herold and Alex Paul Heth; a son-in-law, Brian Gabrielson; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Milo) Knudson and Adeline (Bernard) Witte; and two brothers-in-law, Leslie Anderson and Raymond Anderson.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Onalaska. Pastor Jason E. Stanton will officiate. Burial will be in Neshonoc Cemetery, West Salem, Wis. Friends may call at Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, 121 N. Youlon St., West Salem, today from 3 to 5 p.m., concluding with a family prayer service. Friends may also call at the church on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of services.
James E. McGrath
LA CROSSE/ONALASKA — James E. McGrath, 60, of La Crosse and formerly of Onalaska passed away peacefully at Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. James was born in Onalaska on Aug. 1, 1947, to Earl James Sr. and Ethel (Bennett) McGrath.
James enjoyed working with computers, watching movies, operating his amateur radio with call sign KD4HGQ, Harley- Davidson and was a proud U.S. Marine.
James is survived by his sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Sanders and Carol (Cornelius) Bille; brothers, Dennis (Mary) McGrath and Claude (Suzi) La Due, Jr.; sister-in-law, Cindy McGrath; stepsisters, Florence Dancause and Claudia (Ron) Niemeyer; stepbrothers, Leonard (Lil) La Due and Rolland (Sylvia) La Due; step- sister-in-law, Dorothy La Due; nieces, Nicole McGrath, Linda McGrath, Michelle (Kris) Kolbo and Amelia La Due; nephews, Kevin (Leah) McGrath, Magua La Due, Lorenzo La Due and Oliver La Due; special friend, Jerry Copus; two great-nieces and one great-nephew.
James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl James McGrath Jr.; stepfather, Claude La Due Sr.; niece, Norma McGrath; stepbrother, Leslie La Due; and stepsister, Virginia Ronning.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 17, at noon at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home-Nelson Chapel, 1007 Caledonia St., La Crosse. The Rev. Judd Larson will officiate with burial at Farmer’s Valley Cemetery in Sparta, Wis. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred.
Richard George Lawrence
On June 13, 2008, God reached down and wrapped his loving arms around Rich and brought him home to heaven.
Rich was born Jan. 24, 1940, to George and Lorraine (Leibel) in La Crosse. He attended Onalaska High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He married Carolyn Paudler on Dec. 28, 1974, and began their family together.
His greatest joys were spending time with his family and friends and enjoying the outdoors. He touched many lives and will be remembered for his care and concern for others.
Rich is survived by his wife and his children, Michelle (Randall) Mulholland and their daughters, Alexis and Lauren; David, Eric (Casey) and their son, Carter; Nicole (Jonathan) Dorn and their daughter, Hailey; and Scott. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Kenneth, William (Jean), Nancy (Robert) Frisch, Maryellen Heath, George (Anita), Rosalie (Mark) Pedretti, Joseph (Elaine), Patrick (Rhonda), Thomas, Robert (Julie) and their families; and many special aunts, uncles and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gary.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 233 West Ave., La Crosse. Friends may call at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, Holmen, Wis., on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to New Amsterdam Presbyterian Church or to family preference.
The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to family and friends for their ongoing care and support, to Dr. Henriquez and the staff at International Bio Care Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, and to Dr. Skobic and the staff at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse.
