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Gloria C. Starch
STODDARD, Wis. - Gloria C. Starch, of rural Stoddard, Wis., died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, in her home. She was born in Viroqua, Wis., on Dec. 8, 1930, to Henry and Ragna (Bakken) Fortun. Gloria married Robert Starch on Aug. 16, 1950 in Coon Valley, Wis.
She is survived by her husband Robert; four children, Kathleen Starch of La Crosse, Rodney (Lisa) Starch of Elmwood, Wis., LaMont (Jennifer) Starch of La Crosse, and Peter (Cheri) Starch of La Crosse; five grandchildren, Wayne and Melissa Schmeckpeper, and Nicole, Jonathon, and Amanda Starch; and three great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Tristin, and Anika.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother Gerald; and an infant sister.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at 2 p.m. at good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Roger A. Hjelle officiating. Burial will be in the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse today, from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be given to the St. Claire Health Missions or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Mae E. Grupp
Mae E. Grupp, 82, of La Crosse, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. She had been a resident for a short time at Bethany St. Joseph Health Care.
She was born June 8, 1916, at Etheridge, Mont., to Tobias and Clara Thompson. She married Harold Grupp on July 26, 1935, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1990.
She is survived by two daughters, Delores Christianson, of Minneapolis, and Diana Trickel, of Burnsville; by two grandchildren, Kiel (Jennifer) Christianson and Tonja Trickel; and by a great-granddaughter, Sophia Christianson. In addition to her husband, Harold, she was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tilford Thompson.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at Bethel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Judd Larson will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 1425 Jackson Street, Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., and at the church on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the service.
Evans D. `Bill' Sawyer
MELROSE, Wis. - Evans D. ``Bill'' Sawyer, 74, of Melrose, died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was born on Sept. 26, 1924, in Melrose, Wis., to William and Mary (Dean) Sawyer. He was raised in the Melrose area and graduated from Melrose High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
On May 22, 1948, he married the former Elaine Norgaard. He farmed in the Melrose area and later was employed by Mathy Construction. He also owned the Champlin Service Station and Auto Body Shop. Prior to his retirement he was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.
Bill was a member of the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years during which time he served five years as fire chief. He was a lifetime member of the Melrose United Methodist Church. Bill was a 53 year member of the Neil S. Lewison American Legion Post 439 of Melrose, of which he served two terms as Commander.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; three daughters, Mary Jane (John) Chitwood of Green Bay, Ann (Arnie) Peterson of Onalaska, and Dawn (Howard) Tracey of Mindoro; seven grandchildren, Paulette Wheeler of Sparta, Brent and Scott (Jennifer) Seifert of Milwaukee, Jennifer and Gregory Peterson of Onalaska, and Haven and Melanie Tracey of Mindoro; and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlin and Alaina Wheeler and Sean Seifert. He's also survived by one sister, Dorothy Wenzel of Janesville; three brothers, Dean (Enid) of Westminister, Colo., Harry (Lorraine) of Prairie du Sac, Donald (Joyce) of Melrose; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Sawyer of Onalaska, and Ruth Sawyer of Hayward, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lester and Robert; and one great-grandson.
Funeral services, with Military Honors, will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at 11 a.m. from Melrose United Methodist Church. Rev. Jim Verkest will officiate. Burial will be in the Melrose Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Zwickey Funeral Home in Melrose today, from 6;30 to 8:30 p.m., and at the church Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
HEAVEN
I've found a place where I can be free,
I've found a whole new beginning just made for me.
I know why you mourn me, I see how you weep,
Your heart's full of aching from the love that was so deep.
I'm grateful for loved ones that hold me so dear,
But remember, I've found a better place here.
Olga Dahl Bahr
VIROQUA, Wis. - Olga Dahl Bahr, 85, of 757 N. Main, in Viroqua, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. She was born in Viroqua on Feb. 25, 1913 to Ole T. and Anna (Oftedahl) Ostrem. She was baptized and confirmed at the Bethel Lutheran Church where she has been a member for all her life.
She was united in marriage to Olav Dahl in 1934, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1949. On Aug. 26, 1952, she married Dr. Herbert Bahr. She lived most of her life in Viroqua. She belonged to Bethel to the Bethel Rachel Circle; Bethel Ladies aid and was secretary of her bowling league for 30 years. Olga enjoyed her flowers and garden.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert Bahr of Viroqua; one son, Ronald (Marilyn) Dahl of Viroqua; her daughter-in-law, Sandra Dahl of Viroqua; seven grandchildren, Debbie (Daniel) Vogel of Apple Valley, Minn., Dean (Terry) Dahl of Chaseburg, Matthew (Gena) Dahl of Viroqua, Sheila (Bill) Justin of Westby, Bridget, Andrea, and Christopher Dahl of Viroqua; three great-grandchildren, Brandon and Dustin Dahl, and Katie Justin; two sisters, Thelma (Rudolph) Skrede of Viroqua, and Alice Nimocks of La Crosse; two brothers, Tilfred Ostrem and Cliferd (Ethelmae) Ostrem both of Viroqua; one half sister, Betty (Daniel) Stalsberg of Westby; three half brothers, Howard Olson of Deerfield, Kenneth (Francee) Ostrem of Viroqua, and David Ostrem of Viroqua; many nieces and nephews; cousins; and friends.
In addition to her first husband; she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Larry Dahl; one brother in infancy; and one half brother, Gary Ostrem.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in the Bethel Lutheran Church, rural Viroqua. The Rev. Peter Beckstrand will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua today, from 5 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 8:30 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday after 12:30 p.m.
Winnie M. Mahlum
ETTRICK, Wis. - Winnie M. Mahlum, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in Grandview Care Center, Blair. Funeral services will be announced later by the Fossum Funeral Home, Ettrick.
Wilma France
Wilma France, 87, of La Crosse, wife of the late Charles E. France, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. Cherished and loving mother of Judy Fallona, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Charles France, Atlanta, Ga. Beloved mother of Andy Winslow, Michael Winslow, and Jennifer Winslow, Long Island, N.Y. Dear sister of Alberta Tryggestad, La Crosse, and Stanley Huston, Avon Park, Fla. Devoted mother-in-law of Kevin Fallona and Pat France. Wilma is survived by many nieces and nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, at 9 a.m. at the Sletten-McKee-Hanson Funeral Home, 605 West Ave. South. Internment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at 7 p.m.
Marvin R. Ramsay
Marvin R. Ramsay, of 2145 Adams St., La Crosse, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. He was born in Portage, Wis., Aug. 30, 1912, to Robert and Lydia Ramsay. He married Dorothy Mather June 29, 1937. She preceded him in death in 1995.
After graduating from high school in Portage in 1930, he worked for C.C.C., P.W.A., C.W.A. until 1933. He was employed for 29 years by Pillsbury in La Crosse until 1962, and then worked as a salesman for Wiggert Brothers, Jersee Security Foods, Kennard Buick, and Eversole Motors. He retired from Ad Aids in 1990.
Marvin has lived in La Crosse since 1939, and was a very active member of the La Crosse Community. He was a member of Frontier Masonic Lodge No. 45 A.F. & M., Scottish Rite, Zor Shrine, Past President of the Zor Oriental Band, Past President of the La Crosse Shrine Club, York Rite Commandery, Grand Commandery and Order Malta. Marvin was Co-Chairman of the La Crosse Shrine Circus for 20 years.
He was one of the key organizers of the UW-La Crosse Shrine Football game that celebrated its 30th year this season. He received the Zor Award of Merit in 1984, and the La Crosse Shrine Club Merit Award in 1997. He was 1998 Zor Ambassador, and 1998 Chaplain of the La Crosse Shrine Club. Marvin was also a member of the Elks for 58 years and served as Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary, and was recognized as the Elk of the Year in 1992. In addition, Marvin was an usher for over 35 years. He also was a member of the UW-La Crosse Quarterback Club.
He is survived by two sons, Marvin B. (Candy) Ramsay of Rochester, Minn., and Richard W. (Mary) Ramsay of Mahtomedi, Minn.; six grandchildren, Jeanne Halderson and Robert Ramsay of La Crosse, and Russell, Scott, Kip, and Brady Ramsay, all of Minnesota; and a brother, Willard Ramsay, of Portage, Wis.
Memorial services will be at noon, Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at the English Lutheran Church, La Crosse. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until services at the church. The family prefers memorials to the Shrine Children's Hospital.
The Sletten-McKee-Hanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Caroline Nees
Caroline Nees, 93, of La Crosse, died on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at the Hillview Healthcare Center. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
