System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Shirley Statz
Shirley A. Statz, age 67, of 3703 Wildon St., Eau Claire, passed away with her loving family at her side on Good Friday, April 13, 2001, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.
She was born on June 17, 1933, in Fountain City, Wis., to Raymond P. and Josephine (Meyer) Feeney. She grew up in Viroqua, Wis., and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1951. She married Ralph Statz from Chippewa Falls, Wis., on April 28, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Viroqua, Wis. She was a homemaker, an excellent cook and an avid reader. She was very gifted in different crafts and hobbies such as ceramics, wall/door hangings, knitting and crocheting. She also loved gardening and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Raymond J. Feeney. Shirley is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ralph; daughters, Roxane and Lore both of Eau Claire; sons, Robert (Jean) of Eau Claire, Mike (Lynn) of DeForest, Wis.; four grandchildren, Daniel, Thomas, Heather and Melissa; sisters, Karen (John) Harter of Eleva, Wis., Sr. Rita Feeney of La Crosse, Wis., Alise Feeney of Eau Claire; niece, Simone (Feeney) Brookens, daughter of Raymond Feeney; and her children Nathan, Cheyenne, stepson Daniel, all of Janesville, Wis.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eau Claire, with Father John Steiner officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2001 at Prock Funeral Home where there will be a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Friends also may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Prock Funeral Home is serving the family.
James Weishapple
James A. Weishapple, age 88, of Durand, born June 23, 1912, died April 13, 2001 at the Oakview Care Center, Durand.
James was the son of Anton and Ethel (Kelly) Weishapple. He was born and raised in Durand. He graduated from Durand high School in 1930. After high school he worked at Yeone's Grocery in Durand. He then moved to California and worked at the Allison Engine Company. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force. After WW II he returned to Durand where he and his brother Wilbur owned and operated the Tri-City Dairy for 43 years. He married Elizabeth "Bette" Bresina June 7, 1948, in Durand. His wife Bette passed away October 21, 1999.
James is survived by one daughter, Janet (Tony) Funke of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four sons, David (Gloria) of Hartland, Tom (Mary) of Fond du Lac, Tim (Cynthia) of Eau Claire, Robert (Roxanne) of Durand; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by, besides his wife Bette, two sisters, Kay Becker and Arlene Tettin; two brothers, Charles and Wilbur.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday April 17, 2001, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Durand. Rev. Matthew J. Molinaro will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Rhiel Funeral Home, Durand, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday.
Arrangements by the Rhiel Funeral Home, Durand.
Fred Windsor
ALMA CENTER -- Freddie Alvin Windsor, 64, of rural Alma Center, died Friday, April 13, 2001, at his home.
He was born July 6, 1936, in Black River Falls to Alvin and Martha (Frerking) Windsor.
He graduated from Alma Center Lincoln High School in 1954. In 1956 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving until 1962.
He married Lynn Armstrong on June 28, 1969, in Wild Rose, Wis.
He was employed by Cox Construction in Tomah and worked as a mechanic at Kislinger Motors for 12 years. At the time of his retirement in 1998 he worked in maintenance at Foremost Farms in Alma Center.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; one daughter, Melissa Windsor, Black River Falls; two sons, Peter (fiancée, Sarah Jones) Windsor, Eau Claire, William (Shayleen) Windsor, Taylor; two granddaughters, Emma Lea Windsor, Makenna Marie Windsor; his mother Martha Windsor, Black River Falls; one brother, James (Christine) Windsor, Waukesha; one sister, Delores Mayer, Merrillan; two aunts, Lavern Sippel and Ida Sippell, both of Chippewa Falls; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at Grace Lutheran Church, Alma Center, with Rev. Ricky Bertels officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home, Hixton, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Fred loved his family, extended family, and many friends. They all meant a great deal to him.
Arcella Wolf
EAU GALLE -- Arcella M. "Sally" Wolf, age 88, of Elmwood, formerly of Eau Galle, born January 21, 1913, died April 14, 2001, at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home, Elmwood.
Arcella was the daughter of Elmer and Ismerelda (Warner) Simonson. She was born and raised in Buffalo County. She married Wendelin E. Wolf May 20, 1929, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Durand. After marriage they lived and farmed in the town of Eau Galle, Dunn County. Her husband Wendelin passed away July 8, 1986. She has been a resident of the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home since August, 1992.
Arcella is survived by one daughter, Lorraine Brunner of Durand; one son, Wendelin G. (Winnie) of Menomonie; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma of Birchwood.
Arcella was preceded in death by, besides her husband Wendelin E. Wolf, one son-in-law Raymond Brunner; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; four sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Eau Galle. Rev. Matthew J. Molinaro will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home, Durand, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Arrangements by the Rhiel Funeral Home, Durand.
Merle Bergerson
BLAIR -- Merle R. Bergerson, age 89, of Blair, died on Saturday, June 9, 2001, in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.
Merle was born on October 11, 1911, in the town of Preston, Trempealeau County, Wis., to August and Nettie (Larson) Johnson. She married Myron "Mike" Bergerson on June 25, 1940, in Iowa. Mike preceded Merle in death on February 28, 1996.
Merle helped on the home farm for many years and loved animals. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Blair and was active in its various organizations.
Mrs. Bergerson is survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Merle was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Gordon Johnson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery both in Blair. Rev. Gary Hanson will officiate.
Visitation will be Monday, June 11, 2001 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Jack Funeral Home in Blair and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.
Mark Larson
Mark William Larson, 41, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and formerly of Alexandria and Garfield, Minn., died Saturday at a St. Paul hospital from the results of injuries sustained in an accident.
A visitation will be held at the Stokes and Mundt Funeral Chapel in Eau Claire, Wis., on Tuesday from 5 until 8 p.m. A second visitation will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel, Alexandria, Minn., from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Petri Lutheran Church in rural Brandon, Minn.
Mark was born on February 6, 1960, in Minneapolis, the son of William and Wanda (Barsness) Larson. He moved to the Alexandria-Garfield, Minn., area and later graduated from Brandon High School. He moved to Minneapolis and worked for an elevator company. In 1980, he moved to Eau Claire where he worked for Larson Elevator Co., Inc., and later for Braun Elevator Company.
Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley. The joy of his life was spending time with his daughter Amber. In 1992, he moved to Chippewa Falls where he was now living.
Survivors include grandfather, Ted Hogan, Evansville, Minn.; father William (Lorraine) Larson of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; mother Wanda (Lester) Bettermann, Garfield, Minn.; daughter Amber Larson, Chippewa Falls, Wis.; brother Todd Larson, Sparta, Wis.; sisters Michele (Cliff) Wagner, Brandon, Minn., and Pamela Larson, Chippewa Falls, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bruce Wade Larson.
Rose correction
A funeral service for James Michael "Mike" Rose will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at The Worship Center, Chippewa Falls, with the Rev. Richard Stamey officiating. Burial will follow on the family lot at Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, and one hour before services Tuesday at the church.
LaVerne Semingson
LaVerne L. Semingson, 82, formerly of 815 Chapin St, Eau Claire, passed away June 8, 2001, at Christian Community Nursing Home in Hudson, Wis.
LaVerne Lillian Mathwig began life on July 15, 1918, as the fifth of six children delivered to Helen and August Wilhelm Mathwig. Born in Lincoln Township, she spent her childhood there on a farm. At the young age of 16, she moved to Eau Claire to work at a boarding house operated by Anna Hanson, who was soon to become her sister-in-law. A frequent visitor to the boarding house was Anna's younger brother, Peder. This petite young lady with a full-size personality caught Peder Semingson's eye. He was immediately smitten by this young charmer, a proposal for marriage was offered, and they were soon married. Pete and Laverne were together for 59 years until his death five years ago.
Several key words are necessary to describe LaVerne: mother, wife, homemaker, volunteer, employee, teacher and grandmother. LaVerne was the mother of four children. Her remarkable skills in the kitchen have been passed on to her children and in her senior years to her adoring grandchildren.
For many years, LaVerne gave generously of her time and talents to Epiphany Lutheran Church where she held several officer positions with the Sunday School program. She was a member of Epiphany Alter Guild, Ladies Aid and Lutheran Women's Missionary League for many years. She also enjoyed belonging to the Comus Ballroom Dance Club where she and Peder shared many good times.
Friends and co-workers at Alden's, Seifert's, American National Bank and Prange's fondly remember LaVerne's hard work and dedicated efforts. Her grandchildren in Eau Claire and California are thankful for the opportunity to travel with, learn from and love this energetic and always young at heart grandma.
LaVerne is survived by her children, Joyce (Dave) Jenson of Hudson, Steven (Rosie) Semingson of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Pamela (Gary) Fenner of Eau Claire; sisters Irene Gonitzke of Osseo, Helen Zillmer of Chippewa Falls, brother Erick Mathwig of Fall Creek; nine grandchildren, Todd Semingson, Julie Drake, Tina Alexander, Shelly Semingson, Sam Semingson, Jacob Fenner, Andrew Fenner, Brian Jenson, Stephen Jenson; great grandchild Ashley Drake; nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Peder in 1996; a daughter Sharon; one brother Wilhelm "Bill" Mathwig; a sister Nora Reetz; and a grandson Daniel Jenson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call an hour before services at the church.
Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home is assisting the family.
