William F. Weiss
ONALASKA William F. Weiss, 81, of Onalaska died at his home Saturday, June 21, 2008.
He was born in La Crosse on July 21, 1926, to Fred and Nora (Granke) Weiss. Bill was a graduate of Logan High School, La Crosse, served in the South Pacific during World War II and then attended Lincoln Aeronautical School of Engineering.
He married Violet Severson of West Salem, Wis., on Oct. 1, 1949, and they made their home in Onalaska. He worked for Trane Co. for several years and later at Altec. In retirement, Bill and Vi enjoyed traveling to antique shows with their business, the Sideboard.
Bill was an active member of First Lutheran Church and Onalaska Historical Society.
Bill is survived by his wife, Vi; son, Keith (Karen) of Madison; grandsons, Nick and Neil; sister, Doris Clark; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hicks and Opal Weiss.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bill Jr.; and a brother, Don. There will be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 401 Main St., Onalaska. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church in Onalaska or to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Foundation.
Robert C. Johnson
HOLMEN Robert C. Johnson, 79, of Holmen passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 19, 2008, surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 13, 1928, to Charles and Lark Johnson in La Crosse. After attending schools in La Crosse, ending at Central High School, Bob enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country from 1945 to 1949. Upon returning home from the Navy, Bob met Marjorie Priebe of Plano, Ill., and they were married in the Baptist Church on July 29, 1950. They resided in Galesville, Wis., and moved to Holmen in 1954.
Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years; son, Richard (Deborah) of Eau Claire, Wis.; daughters, Marta (Michael) Herde of West Salem, Wis., Sue (Mark) Kramer of Eau Claire, Julie (John) Koepl of Liberty Hill, Texas, Dena (John) Schlitz of De Forest, Wis., and Sandra Johnson of North St. Paul, Minn.; 10 grandchildren, Andrew and Michael Johnson, Christina Paszek and Matthew Breidel, Elizabeth and Jessa Kramer, Hailey and Larissa Schlitz, John (Trey) and Robert Koepl; three great-grandchildren, Tyler and Abigail Paszek and Drew Johnson; and a brother, Raymond Bradley.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Roger Johnson; and sister, Lorraine Pierce.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Holmen Lutheran Church. The Rev. Glenn Borreson will officiate, and burial with military rites will be in the Greenmound Cemetery, Holmen. Family and friends may call at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 515 McHugh Road, Holmen, from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the church and 10 a.m. Monday until the time of services. Memorials may be given to the Holmen Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
Lillian V. Raabe
ONALASKA Lillian V. Raabe, 94, of Onalaska died at her home on Friday, June 20, 2008.
She was born in Stevensville, Mich., on April 12, 1914, to Frederick and Agnes (Bujack) Siewert. She married Lester A. Raabe on May 31, 1934, in Stevensville. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 1987.
Lillian was a long-time active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse and served as the kindergarten teacher at First Lutheran School for 27 years.
Lillian is survived by two daughters, Ellen (Arlan) Miller of Janesville, Wis., and Peggy (Stephen) Berg of Holmen, Wis.; two daughters-in-law, Lillian M. Raabe of Burnsville, Minn., and Diane (Larry) Lindesmith of Onalaska; eight grandchildren, Michael (Lori) Raabe of Holmen, Dennis (Kim) Raabe of Janesville, Sherri (Joel) Wendland of Burnsville, Scott (Bridget) Miller of Burlington, Wis., David (Dena) Miller of Chelsea, Mich., Daniel (Jodi) Miller of Whitewater, Wis., Rick (April) Bahr of Greenville, Wis., and Christina (Todd) Neumeister of Onalaska; 24 great- grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Lillian was preceded in death by two sons, James and Richard; a granddaughter, Karen Miller; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Daniel and Hope; and nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Pastor Richard Pamperin will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be directed to Luther High School or to First Evangelical Lutheran Church and School.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
The time has come for me to leave this life. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy
Evelyn D. (Erickson) Johnson
ONALASKA Evelyn D. (Erickson) Johnson, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Onalaska Care Center.
She was born in Elroy, Wis., on Nov. 17, 1910, to Francis P. and Nora (Evans) Parker. Evelyn served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She married Theodore C. Erickson, and he preceded her in death. She then married Kenneth G. Johnson, and he also preceded her in death.
Evelyn was a member of the Pithean Sisters, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 52 and the VFW.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Bette (Kerry) Thompson of Viroqua, Wis.; a son, Ted (Darlene) Johnson of Onalaska; five grandchildren, Dawn (Jerry Steinhorst) Lemke, Daniele M. Lemke, Bridget D. (Jermey) Kendall, Amy (Pat) Pedretti and Jeff (Jill) Johnson; eight great-grandchildren, Austin Bette Lemke, Dalton Treanor, Jeron Kendall, Matteo Johnson, Griffin Treanor, Justin Kendall, Landon Johnson and Claire Cathrine Pedretti; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Arlene Clark and Paulene Hollenbech.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 809 Gillette St., La Crosse. The Rev. Judd Larson will officiate, and burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, rural Holmen. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
Oscar J. Slim’ Jacobson
ONALASKA Oscar James “Slim” Jacobson, 83, of Onalaska and formerly of La Crosse died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Onalaska Care Center with his family by his side.
He was born Jan. 22, 1925, in Fountain, Minn., to Martin and Clara (Woldan) Jacobson. On Oct. 30, 1948, Oscar married Lois M. Olson in Holmen, Wis., and she preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 1992. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S Army. Oscar was employed at Gambles in La Crosse, which later became Vaaler Home Improvement, as a roofer and jack-of-all-trades for many years until his retirement in 1988. He was a very caring person who spent over 10,000 hours volunteering at the Onalaska Care Center for the past 17 years. Oscar was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in La Crosse.
Survivors include his son, Michael of Sparta, Wis.; four grandchildren, Heath Phillips of Holmen, Faith Kleinertz of Onalaska, Jayme Jacobson of Anchorage, Alaska, and Janelle Jacobson of Sparta; two great-grandchildren, Heath Phillips Jr., and Samual Kleinertz; two sisters, Emma Brush-Harter of Ettrick, Wis., and Pearl Klinkenberg of Onalaska; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
In addition to his loving and devoted wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved daughter, Wanda Phillips, on Feb. 1, 2004; four sisters; and three brothers.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1931 Loomis St., La Crosse. The Rev. Judd Larson will officiate. Entombment will be in Gardens of Peace Mausoleum at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery in La Crosse, with military honors by the Struck-Klanrud American Legion Post No. 336 of Onalaska and the U.S. Military Funeral Honors Program.
Friends may call at the church Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and also Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, Wis., is in charge of arrangements.
Arlene Marie Peloski
LA CROSSE Arlene Marie Peloski, 76, of La Crosse died peacefully Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at her home surrounded by family.
Arlene was born Aug. 14, 1931, to Jeffrey and Marie (Schaller) Hanson of La Crosse. Arlene was a 1949 graduate of Aquinas High School, later attended Western Wisconsin Technical Institute and retired after 20 faithful years of service at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital as an OB/GYN secretary.
Arlene was such a joy to be around and brought a smile to the faces of everyone that she came in contact with. She always had a “can do” attitude, possessed a lot of character, was stubborn in her own right, was mentally strong up to her final day, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She was very proud of her eight children, which included two sets of twins.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vivian (Paul) Mezera; brother, Robert (Patricia) Hanson; ex-husband, John Peloski; son, David Peloski; and grandson, Steven Peloski. She is survived by her sister, Jean A. Hanson of La Crosse; daughters, Linda (John) Henry of Melbourne, Fla., Diane Peloski of La Crosse and Cynthia Peloski of Waukesha, Wis.; sons, Jeffrey of La Crosse, Gary (Janet) of Onalaska, Wis., Kevin (Marsha) of La Crosse, and Kenneth (Sharon) of Woodbury, Minn.; and six grandchildren, Matthew Peloski of Woodbury, Michael Peloski of La Crosse, Christopher Henry of Lothian, Md., Melissa Peloski of Wood-bury, Kristen Peloski of Onalaska, and Mark Peloski of Woodbury. She is also survived by nephew, Robert Hanson Jr. of Zion, Ill., and nieces, Teresa (Robert) Walters of La Crescent, Minn., and Susan Limberg of Racine, Wis.
Arlene wanted to acknowledge all of the wonderful home health care providers who aided her in being able to enjoy day-to-day living in her home while dealing with many medical problems over the past years, especially Sandy Elliott and Carla Potter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 10 a.m. at Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman’s Marian Chapel. The Rev. Michael Gorman will officiate. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church today from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.
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.
