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La Crosse Tribune, Monday, October 21 2002 5 Obituaries The Way it Was 3 fi Karen L. Wrobel Karen L. (Olloff) Wrobel, 53, of La Crosse died Friday Oct. 18, 2002, surrounded by family, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center after a courageous battle with diabetes. She was born in La Crosse on Feb.

11, 1949, to Richard and Marion (Merfeld) Olloff. She was a graduate of La Crosse Central High School, class of 1967. Karen attended WWTC and graduated in 1974 with an associates degree in applied science and food service management with academic honors. She was a chef for Club 14 and other restaurants. She was also a volunteer for the La Crosse Community Theatre.

She loved her many cats. Her life and love was for her two sons, James and David. She married Ronald Wrobel, and they later divorced. She is survived by her two sons, James P. and David both of La Crosse; brother, Daniel (Joyce) Olloff of La Crosse; sister, Linda (Mike) Spah of La Crosse; and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Woodruff Funeral Home, 4239 Mormon Coulee Road. The Rev. David Baldukas will officiate, and burial will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, La Crosse.

Family and friends may call at the Woodruff Funeral Home today from noon until the time of service. Photo courtesy of La Cross Public Library Archives A 1932 La Crosse County Courthouse scene shows nine of the 12 Civil War veterans then living in La Crosse County. The men have been identified as, front row, from left, T.O. Lawrence, John Blankley, John Bigley, Jerry Van Kirk and A. Van Loon; back row, from left, John Mahoney, J.W.

Dalton, W. Tucheck and John Hart. A free program about La Crosse veterans of the 1800s will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the La Crosse Public Library auditorium. To donate a photograph of the people and places in the Coulee Region, call the La Crosse librarys archives at (608) 789-7136.

Genevieve Jenny A. Hass Genevieve Jenny A. Hass, 90, of La Crosse died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, in Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse.

She was born in La Crosse on Oct. 10, 1912, to Valentine and Clara (Bishop) Krajews-ki. She married Leonard A. Hass on June 18, 1932, in Holy Cross Catholic Church in La Crosse. Jenny was active as a volunteer and was espe- dally in Hass support of the Missions.

She retired from St. Francis hospital as a food service employee. Jenny was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother. She will be missed by her family and her friends. She is survived by five daughters, Kate Burrow of Lake Delton, Mary (Eugene) Wehrenberg of Scottsdale, Bonnie (Dick) Wehrenberg of West Salem, Carol (Denis) Anderson of Lake Delton, and Jane (Doug) Vinson of La Crosse; and three sons, Fred (Ellen) Hass of Sheboygan, Jim (Mary) Hass of Cottage Grove, and Paul (Joyce) Hass of Bowling Green, Va.

She is further survived by 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grand-children; two sisters, Virginia Krajewski of West Salem and Valeria Heller of La Crosse; one brother, Louis (Olivia) Krajewski of La Crosse; and many nieces nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, on Dec. 27, 1989. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.

23, 2002, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1333 S. 13th La Crosse. The Rev. Larry Berger will officiate, with burial to be held in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park, La Crosse. Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday at Blaschke Funeral Home, 401 West Ave. La Crosse, with a vigil to be held at 7:30 p.m. Friends and family may also call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services in the church Wednesday. Memorials are preferred to Bethany St.

Joseph Care Center Family Room. Harlan R. Gabby Gavin Harlan R. Gabby Gavin, 77, of La Crosse died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at the Bethany St.

Joseph Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1925, in Moscow, Idaho, to Raymond and Juanita (Hanne) Gavin. Harlan was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1943 to 1946 in the Solomon Islands, Philippines, and spending six months in Japan at the end of the war. He married Louise Bechen on Sept.

9, 1950, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He had worked at Northern Engraving for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. Harlan was a member of the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1920. He was well known for his artistic ability in woodworking and crafts.

He is survived by his wife, Louise; three daughters, Barbara (Mike) Wallace of La Crosse, Linda (Richard) Rhode of La Crosse and Kathleen Lawson of Caledonia, five grandchildren, Melissa Rhode of Onalaska, Rick Rhode of La Crosse, Chris Lawson of Menomonee, Andrea Lawson of Eau Claire, and Anthony Lawson of Caledonia; one stepgrand-child, Larry Wallace of Orlando, two greatgrandchildren, Nicole Wallace and Brianna Wallace; one sister, Iris (Albin) Forster of Carson City, two nephews, Craig Forster of Carson City and Steven Bechen of Kent, one niece, Janet (Murphy) Me Ginnis; and one great-niece, Caitlin Me Ginnis. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Calle Gavin; his parents; a nephew, John Bechen; and a stepgranddaughter, Lorie Kirkpatrick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Father Robert Hundt will officiate. Burial with military rites by the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., and again on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until departing for church.

The Moose Lodge will have a service Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. God saw that he was getting tired, And a cure was not meant to be. So He put His arms around him, And whispered, Come with Me. With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Hometown Did You Johnny Blood McNally, Green Bay Packers legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame member, played one game at fullback for the La Crosse Lagers semi-pro team. The date was Sept. 8, 1935, when the Lagers played the Packers in an exhibition game in Green Bay.

McNally had recently been released by the Packers. The Packers defeated the over-matched Lagers 49-0, and McNally was La Alvin Wimpy Miller WEST SALEM, Wis. -Alvin Wimpy Miller, 72, of West Salem died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua, Wis. He was born Nov.

2, 1929, in Barre Mills to Emil and Lilly (Oldenburg) Miller. Wimpy was a 1948 graduate of West Salem High School. After he chose the profession he had always dreamed of by attending the Reisch School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. Wimpy continued his auctioneering profession for the next 54 years until his unexpected death last Friday while conducting a sale in Viroqua. He served in the U.S.

Army from 1953 until 1955, being stationed in Fort Gordon, Ga. Upon discharge from the military, Wimpy was employed at Sears Roebuck selling farm equipment. In January 1959, he married Myrna Rae Jevne, and together they have celebrated over 43 years of marriage. They had no children. Wimpy served on the West Salem School Board from 1965 until 1970.

He and Myrna lived on a farm in Holmen for 25 years, and during this time Wimpy also served on the Holmen School Board for 17 years. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and faithfully followed the team, being a member of the Die Hard Cub Fan Club and always hoped for a team pennant. Wimpys interest in this sport lured him to Mesa, to watch Cubs spring training, where he and Myrna would spend then-winter months. Sports have always been a huge part of Wimpys life. He managed the West Salem City Baseball Team for many years and also played city team basketball and softball.

Wimpy served on the La Crosse County ASCS Committee from 1974 until 1992 and continued until the time of his death to be a director for the Shelby Mutual Insurance Co. of West Salem. Wimpy was happiest when he was working auctions. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Auctioneers Association, being inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1991, an honor he was always very proud of. Wimpy was also a member of the National Auctioneers Association.

He has touched the lives of many young people in the area as he conducted the La Crosse County Junior Interstate Livestock Sale at the fair since its beginning over 30 years ago, a job he truly enjoyed. Survivors include his wife, Myrna Rae; two brothers, Eldor of La Crosse and Gordon (Sylvia) of West Salem; a sister, Florence Brave of West Salem; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Emil. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at 11 a.m.

at St. Johns Lutheran Church, W3565 County Hwy. Barre Mills. The Rev. Andrew Schultz and the Rev.

Mark Bartling will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, 121 N. Youlon West Salem, today from 4 -ntil 8 p.m. and at the church Tuesday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association-La Crosse Chapter. Wimpy," the name he was fondly called for nearly 70 years, is a legend in the West Salem community and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Now it is time to rest. God Bless.

ARRANGEMENTS it History: Know? re-signed by the Packers shortly after the game. The Lagers went on to finish undefeated in their own league to earn the 1935 Northwest League championship. Data was provided by the Crosse Public Library Archives. For more information, contact the archives via e-mail at archiveslacrosse.lib.wi.us or by phone at (608) 789-7136. Woodlawn Cemetery, both Sparta, Wis.

Visitation 8 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home. McDonel, Ann C. Memorial services 11 a.m. today, St.

Johns Lutheran Church, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, both Black River Falls, Wis. Visitation one hour before services in the church. Memorials preferred. Buswell, Black River Falls. Mayar, Claranca E.

Services 11 a.m. today, St. Martins Lutheran Church, Cross Plains, Wis. Burial in Valley Home Cemetery. Visitation one hour before services in the church.

Memorials preferred. Gunderson, Middleton, Wis. Read, Ernaat Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thorson Funeral Home, Viroqua, Wis. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m.

today and 8 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday, both in the funeral home. Sanford, Margarat Services 10:30 a.m. today, Bethel Lutheran Church. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Visitation one hour before services in the church. Dickinson-Gillette Street Chapel. Schwalnlar, DaWayna Memorial services 11 a.m. today, Wilton Faith Congregational Church, Wilton, Wis. Visitation one hour before services in the church.

Conway-Picha, Lyndon Station, Wis. Snow, William Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, Minn. Memorials preferred. Cremation Society of Minnesota, Brooklyn Park.

Thorud, Helen Irena Services 11 a.m. today, Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation one hour before services in the church. Memorials preferred.

Dickinson, La Crosse. Vlx, Wandl 8., Klanna Sue Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Houston, Minn. Burial in Silver Creek Cemetery, rural Houston. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m.

today, Hoff Funeral Homes' Houston Chapel, and one hour before services Tuesday In the church. Clara Olson SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. Clara Olson, 94, of Soldiers Grove passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, at the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.

Wednesday in Sime Funeral Home, Readstown, Wis. Burial will be in Manning Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Lillian S.

Petterson Lillian S. Petterson, 87, of La Crosse died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Ettrick, Wis.

Zwickey Funeral Homes Galesville Chapel assisted the family. Delmon D. DeFord TOMAH, Wis. Delmon D. DeFord, 64, died Saturday, Oct.

19, 2002, at his home in Tomah. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Torkelson Funeral Home, Tomah. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mather, Wis. Family and friends are invited for visitation 9 a.m.

until the time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Minnie Schuldt CALEDONIA, Minn. -Minnie Schuldt, 89, of Caledonia died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both Caledonia. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday, both in the church. Ilaugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home, Caledonia, is in charge of arrangements. Viola Moen BLAIR, Wis.

Viola Moen, 84, of Blair died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, in her home. Arrangements are pending with Jack Funeral Home, Blair. Sponsored by your local AAA club. Janet M.

Jan Jenni BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. Janet M. Jan Jenni, 67, of Black River Falls and formerly of Neillsville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, in Black River Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be I p.m.

Wednesday in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, both Black River Falls. Family and friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Buswell Funeral Home one hour prior to services Wednesday in the church. Clinton A. Straight HILLSBORO, Wis.

-Clinton A. Straight, 68, of rural Hillsboro passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, in the town of Hillsboro. Funeral services will be II a.m. today in St.

Aloysius Catholic Church, Hillsboro. Burial will be in the Mount TObor Cemetery. Lois A. Lynch SPARTA, Wis. Lois A.

Lynch, 70, of Sparta died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta. Arneson, Julius A. Services 1:30 p.m.

today, Zion Lutheran Church, with burial in church cemetery, both Blair, Wis. Visitation one hour before services in the church. Jack, Blair. Casberg, Carlton R. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Halfway Creek Lutheran Church. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dickinson Family Funeral Home-Holmen Chapel, and one hour before services Saturday in the church. Crowley, James D.

Services 11 a.m. today, St. Gabriels Catholic Church, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Burial in St. Patricks Cemetery, Seneca, Wis.

Garrity, Prairie du Chien. Daman, Ruth Services 11 a.m. today, St. Anns-St. Josephs Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

Burial in St. Josephs Paint Rock Cemetery, rural Harpers Ferry. Thornburg Hanson, Lansing, Iowa. Franssn, Arnold A. Services 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial with military rites in Catholic Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. rosary today, Schumacher-Kish, La Crosse, and one hour before services Tuesday in the church. Memorials preferred.

Hahn, Opal P. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, both Black River Falls, Wis. Visitation one hour before services Tuesday at the church. Buswell, Black River Falls.

Koaatar, Floranca Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mary of the Angels Chapel. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service today, St.

Rose Convent. Memorials preferred. Schumacher-Klsh, La Crosse. Llmberg, Batty L. Services 11:30 a.m.

today, St. James the Loss Catholic Church. Burial In Catholic Cemetery. Visitation one hour before services today In the church. Schumacher-Klsh, La Crossd.

Marx, Marla M. Services 11 a.m. today, Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, with burial In 9 La Crosse church to hold fall sale A full rummage sale will be from 12:30 to 5-30 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, Ixtsey Boulevard and Main Street. On Wednesday, Items will be half price from 10 a.m.

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