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Betty Jane Osterhaus
Betty Jane Osterhaus, age 65, of Mercer, died Tuesday May 8, 2001 at her home. She was born on June 10, 1935 in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Iner and Helen (Ridley) Hansen. On February 12, 1955 she married Gene Osterhaus at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Waukesha.
She is survived by her husband Gene of Mercer, her mother Helen Hansen of Waukesha, her brother Jim (Violet) Hansen of Sun City, Arizona, her sister Joyce Fahlstedt of Littleton, CO, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 11, 2001 at 10:00am from Faith Lutheran Church in Mercer. Burial will follow at Mercer Cemetery.
James W. Bonney
James W. Bonney Age 86, of Glidden, passed away May 9, 2001 at the Mellen Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 11, 1914, the son of Frank and Mary (Katon) Bonney. He graduated from High School in Glidden and from the Ashland County Normal School in Ashland. He was a member of the Most Precious Blood Congregation in Glidden. Jim was a cook in the CCC's, had his own logging operation, owned and operated Bonney's Standard Station and Jimmy's Café in Glidden. He also owned and operated the Glidden School Busses becoming employed by the N.W.C.E.P. Program out of the Ashland Office where he retired in 1980 as the Executive Director. He also served as chairman for the Town of Jacobs and sat on the Ashland County Board. He married Lucille Ann Kritz of Mercer, She preceded him in death in 1985. Also preceding him in death were two daughters June Ann and Linda Lou, his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Ester (Monroe) Bonney, two daughters Maxine (Clifford) Butler of Rosemont, IL and Karen (Frank) Kempf of Glidden, one son Pat (Rose) Bonney of Glidden, four step-children: Ed (Maribeth) Monroe of Ashland, Bob (Deb) Monroe of Unity, John (Beth) Monroe of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Pat (Pete) Roeder of Escanaba, MI, (10) grandchildren, (20) great-grandchildren, and (8) step-great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30pm Friday May 11, at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Glidden. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.
The Novitzke Funeral Home - Park Falls is handling the arrangements.
John P. Ross
John P. Ross Age 82, of Park Falls, died Thursday May 10, 2001 at his home. He was born on January 8, 1919 in Park Falls, the son of Paul and Dora (Garcia) Ross. He was a graduate of Park Falls High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Force and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. On August 27, 1946 he married Blanche Grandshaw. He worked for Neslon Hardware in Park Falls for 30 years and then moved to Illinois and worked for Anets Inc. in Northbrook, IL for 13 years. The couple returned to Park Falls in 1985.
He is survived by his wife Blanche of Park Falls, (3) nieces, (2) nephews and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Richard in 1988 and his brother Alec Ross.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday May 17, 2001 at 11:00am from Faith Baptist Church in Park Falls. Pastor Richard Springer will officiate.
Interment will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls.
Jean Murphy
Jean Murphy Age 93, of Park Falls, died Saturday May 12, 2001 at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls. She was born on April 19, 1908 in Park Falls, the daughter of Eugene and Jennie (Robinson) Paquin. She was a graduate of Park Falls High School. On May 31, 1936 she married James Murphy in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. She was a receptionists assistant for Dr. Leahy and Dr. Riley before becoming the manager of the original Park Falls Hospital. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and many other community organizations.
She is survived by her husband Dr. James Murphy of Park Falls, her sister Dixie Smart of Park Falls, (3) nephews, (3) nieces, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marjorie Paquin, her brother Jack and her infant brother George.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 15, 2001 at 11:00am from St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Park Falls. Fr. William Radant will officiate.
Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls
A visitation will be held on Monday May 14, 2001 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Novitzke Funeral Home - Park Falls and on Tuesday from 10:00am until the hour of the service at the church.
Ione L. Junkins
Ione L. Junkins Age 74, of Park Falls, died Tuesday May 15, 2001 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Park Falls, the daughter of Perry and Louella (LaMere) Moore. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Park Falls. After graduating she moved to Illinois. On February 10, 1945 she married Walter Halicke in Chicago, IL. The couple divorced and she later married Don Junkins. Mrs. Junkins was a supervisor at Neuman Green Company in Addison, IL. She returned to Park Falls in 1995.
She is survived by:
(5)children:
Ellen (Cal) Butts of Hager City, WI
Walter Halicke Jr. of Addison, IL
Kathleen (Bob) Driscoll of Florence, KY
Teresa Henke of Sacramento, CA
Patrick (Caroline) Halicke of St. Stephens, MN
(13)grandchildren, (2) great-grandchildren
(1)sister: Lorraine Daubner of Park Falls
(2)brothers:
Glenn Moore of Bellevue, NB
Wayne (Pat) Moore of Fort Myers, FL
And many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband Walter, her husband Don, her son Joseph Halicke, and (2) brothers: James and William Moore.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 17, 2001 at 11:00am from the Novitzke Funeral Home Chapel in Park Falls. Deacon Chet Ball will officiate.
Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls.
A visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00am until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Annette M. Prohaska
Annette M. Prohaska Age 64, of Park Falls, died Wednesday May 16, 2001 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1937 in South Milwaukee, the daughter of Arthur and Mildred (Larson) LeDuc. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Milwaukee. On January 25, 1957 she married Gerald Prohaska in South Milwaukee. She worked for the South Milwaukee water treatment plant for four years and the couple owned and operated their family grocery store from 1972 to 1982. They moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1982, where she worked for a health insurance company. The couple came to Park Falls in 1994. Mrs. Prohaska worked for the Park Falls Chamber of Commerce from 1995 until 1999. She was active in the Tuesday morning prayer group and served on the board for the Christian Missions Store in Park Falls.
She is survived by:
(3)children:
Joseph Prohaska
Mark (Joan) Prohaska
Karen Prohaska all of Park Falls
(3)grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents in 1997, her husband Gerald in 1998 and her daughter Jannette in 1999.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday May 19, 2001 at 3:00pm from the Family Worship Center Assembly of God Church in Fifield. Rev. Terry Wilson will officiate.
A visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00pm until the hour of the service at the church.
The Novitzke Funeral Home - Park Falls is handling the arrangements.
Helen Fleming
Helen Fleming Age 91, of Park Falls, was called to her eternal home on Wednesday May 16, 2001. She was born on July 7, 1909 in Fifield, WI, the daughter of Charles Sr. and Theckla (Walner) Fleischmann. She grew up in Fifield and marred George Fleming on October 18, 1927 in Rockford, IL. She spent her entire life in the Fifield-Park Falls area. She was a homemaker and especially enjoyed her knitting and crocheting. She also loved people and had been active with the Price County Historical Society and was a quilter at Peace Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her daughter: Cupie Hammond of Park Falls, (2) sons: Ron (Irene) Fleming of Fifield and Roger (Grace) Fleming of Park Falls, (6) grandchildren, (12) great-grandchildren, (3)great-great-grandchildren and her brother Leo Fleischmann of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, her son-in-law Jerry Hammond, (7) brothers and (2) sisters.
Per Helen's wishes, graveside services will be held at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls for the immediate family with Rev. Bryan Lundquist officiating.
Frances Louise Grassel
Fifield, WI
Frances Louise Grassel, age 69, of Fifield, died Thursday May 17, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. She was born January 10, 1932 in Park Falls, WI, the daughter of John & Barbara (Hilgart) Grassel. The family moved to Fifield, in 1934.
She is survived by;
Her mother Barbara Beaudoin of Fifield, WI.
(2) Brothers - John (Marge) Grassel of Park Falls, WI and
Alwin "Sonny" Grassel of Fifield, WI
(1) Sister - Ann "Terri" Ostrander of Park Falls, WI
Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father John Grassel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday May 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls, WI, with Father James Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls, WI.
Visitation will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Monday May 21, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Novitzke Funeral Home in Park Falls, is handling the arrangements.
