System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!LaVerna Viola Mayne Taylor
LaVerna Viola Mayne Taylor, age 94, of Oregon, Wis. formerly of Whitehall, died on Tuesday,
August 8, 2000 in the Oregon Manor in Oregon.
LaVerna was born in the Northfield-York area, near Osseo, Wis. on September 11, 1905 to Ole J. and Mathilda (Johnson) Negard. She was the youngest of ten children, four of whom survived to adulthood. She attended school in Timber Creek, Osseo and Gale College in Galesville, Wis. After training and working at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. she married John J. Taylor, a local cowtester from Antigo, Wis. on June 8, 1927. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 1997, with family gathered from across the nation.
The Taylors worked with a large dairy herd at Indian Mission School, Marty, So. Dakota and a farm in Waukesha County, Wis. They lived in La Crosse while John was with the Milk Producer's Co-op Association and also lived in Lancaster, Timber Creek, York, Pigeon Falls, Galesville and Whitehall while John was a State Dairy Inspector and Milk Sanitarian for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture.
LaVerna was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and its WELCA in Whitehall, the Tri-County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and chaired the Trempealeau County Easter Seal drive for many years. She and John drove thousands of miles each year, seeing the nation and visiting relatives and friends. Her final years were spent living in Oregon to be nearer her children and grandchildren.
LaVerna is survived by two daughters, Virginia Bresnehan of Tempe, Ariz. and Carol (James) Grogan of Madison; twin sons, Robert (Marilyn) Taylor of Akron, Ohio and William (Ginny) Taylor of Milwaukee; fourteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends.
LaVerna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John, on April 18, 1998; brothers, Dr. Otis Emory (Charlotte) Negard, John Robert "Bert" (Emma) Negard, Vivian B. (Inez) Negard; and five brothers and sisters due to an epidemic of scarlet fever/diptheria and a sister to premature birth before she was born, a great-grandchild and her son-in-law, John Bresnehan.
LaVerna will be remembered with a smile as a whistling, generous, busy and outgoing member of all of the communities in which she lived; a lovng, wise and gifted mother and grandmother; and was funloving to the end of her days. She will be dreadfully missed by a large and loving family, her nursing home and by countless friends made over a lifetime.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2000 at
2 p.m. in Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Whitehall with Rev. LaMoine Jacobs officiating.
The Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert (Bob) H. Trowbridge
Robert (Bob) H. Trowbridge, 91, of Centerville, died Tuesday,
August 8, 2000, at Bethany St. Joseph's Care Center in La Crosse.
Bob was born February 26, 1909, to Robert Daniel and Winnifred Etta (Gibbs) Trowbridge in Trempealeau. His roots ran deep in Trempealeau soil. His paternal great-grandparents, Daniel and Elizabeth Trowbridge and Robert and Margaret Brown, all settled in Trempealeau in the 1860's. His mother's great-grandfather was James A. Reed who settled in Trempealeau in the 1840's and is credited with being the founding father of Trempealeau.
Bob spent his early years growing up in rural Trempealeau with his four brothers: Gov, Pat, Art and Harry, and his three sisters: Erma Hempel, Edith Harris and Merna Burt. All are deceased except for Harry (Delores), who currently live in Arcadia.
Bob attended West Prairie School near Perrot State Park. In 1920 the family moved to South Dakota in search of work. The death of his mother in March, 1921, caused the family to split up, with most of them returning to the Trempealeau area. Some of the older children, including Bob, stayed in South Dakota. Bob worked as a baker's apprentice to help support the family and himself.
Bob moved back to Trempealeau working at many different jobs, including farming, blacksmithing, and construction. He also worked in a shipyard, on ore docks, and eventually established himself as a carpenter, which was the trade he practiced until he retired.
He met Rosemary Marcou, of La Crosse, while she was staying in Centerville. Searching for work, Bob went to Norfolk, Virginia, to work in the naval shipyards. Rosemary and her sister Alice went to Virginia to be near Bob and to also find work.
On October 22, 1941, Bob and Rosemary were married in Portsmouth, Virginia. October, 1942, their first child was born. A few months later, the family moved back to Wisconsin. Rosemary and the baby stayed with her parents in La Crosse while Bob went to Escanaba, Michigan, to work on the ore docks. While working in Escanaba, he received his country's call to serve. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served as a member of the construction battalion known as the See Bees. Bob spent most of his duty in the Pacific and was discharged in 1945. After the war, he returned to his family in La Crosse, staying with his wife's family. Their second child was born in 1946 while living in La Crosse.
Bob often had to go out of town to work. But on weekends and holidays, he and his family would head for Centerville where he was building a home. In 1949, Bob moved his family to Centerville. Six more children were born to Bob and Rosemary. This was Bob's home until he died.
Bob learned much about life from his father. Bob had to leave his family often to work to support them, just as his father had. Bob's mother died at a young age leaving his father with eight children, the youngest not quite three years old. Bob's wife Rosemary also died young, leaving him with eight children ranging from three months in age to 15 years old. Despite the difficult conditions, Bob managed to keep his family together. He worked by day, was a father by night, and did this around the clock until all eight of his children were raised. This he managed with the help of his extended family and an assortment of babysitters.
Bob is survived by six sons including: Bob, Clearwater, Florida; Jim, La Crosse; John, San Jose, Calif; Larry, St. Paul, Minn; Terry (Tina), La Crosse; and Jerry, St. Paul, Minn; and two daughters including: Carron (Ron) Moneyhan, Milwaukee, and Kay Bjorge, La Crosse. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, two of whom are married, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, and one grandchild, Suzie Moneyhan.
His mortal remains will be buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Trempealeau. His spirit, however, will live on in the hearts and minds of his family, and all who knew him.
Odell M. Tranberg
Odell M. Tranberg, 84, of Galesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse.
He was born December 3, 1915 in the Town of Gale, to Martin and Inga (Thompson) Tranberg. He married Geraldine Olson on June 11, 1941 at West Salem, Wis., and she preceded him in death on March 22, 1965. Odell was a retired dairy farmer and carpenter.
He was a lifelong member of French Creek Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and was co-librarian with his wife in the Sunday School library.
Odell is survived by daughters, Lynda (Harlan) Hjerleid, Galesville, Marlene (Doug) Holte, Blair, Julie (John) Olson, Holmen, Laurie (Randy) McCutchen, Galesville and Melanie (Rick) Wolle, Onalaska, who was later adopted by Lynda and Harlan Hjerleid; and sons, David (Beverly) Tranberg, Trempealeau, Gene (Peggy) Tranberg, Galesville, and Steven (Laura) Tranberg, Ettrick; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a special mother-in-law, Lillie Olson, Holmen.
Odell was a devoted family man who took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed the companionship of his longtime collie, Buddy.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two infant brothers and one grandson-in-law.
Funeral services were Monday, October 9, 2000, at French Creek Lutheran Church, rural Ettrick. Pastor John Ashland officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Zwickey Funeral Home, Galesville chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
Orville M. Thompson
Orville M. Thompson, 83, of Galesville, died Friday, October 20, 2000, at Lake View Health Center in West Salem, Wis.
Orville was born May 25, 1917 to Orlando and Wilhelmina (Salzwedel) Thompson in Holmen, Wis. He graduated from Holmen High School and attended Agricultural School in Madison, Wis.
On June 24, 1942, Orville married Lorene Molstad in Blair, Wis. Together they farmed in the Galesville area for 52 years.
Orville was a member of Hardies Creek Lutheran Church.
Orville is survived by two sons, Roland (LaVonne) Thompson, Randall (Jane) Thompson, a foster son, Randy (LuAnn) Thompson, and a daughter, Ann Marie Shoop, all of Galesville; nine grandchildren, Diana Symitczek, Jim Thompson, Brenda Lang, Heather Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Stephanie Thompson, Ashley Meyer, Natasha Mickelson, Ataya Mickelson; and 6 great-grandchildren, Erin Thompson, Adam Thompson, Jeffrey Thompson, Amanda Treen, Chase Lang, and Reece Lehman; two sisters, Beatrice Winze of Dallas, Tex., and Unice Taylor of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Percy Thompson, of Ettrick, Wis. Orville was preceded in death by his wife and two sisters, Laurna Berkheiser and Sylvia Steine.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at Hardies Creek Lutheran Church, Ettrick. Rev. John Ashland officiated. Burial was in Decorah Prairie Cemetery, Galesville. Zwickey Funeral Homes Galesville Chapel assisted the family.
Olga A. Waller
Olga A. Waller, 95, of Galesville, died Sunday, November 5, 2000, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, Wis.
Olga was born June 16, 1905, in Taylor, Wis., to Edward and Marie (Johnson) Sjuggerud.
On June 10, 1933, Olga married Goodwin E. Waller in Holmen, Wis., and he preceded her in death on September 15, 1970. Olga was a member of Hardies Creek Lutheran Church and was active in the W-ELCA and as a Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of the Homemakers and was a 4-H leader. Her exhibits of baking, canning, sewing, and garden produce won many ribbons at the Trempealeau County Fair from the 30's through the 60's. Olga and Goodwin farmed in the Glasgow Community, and Olga wrote the Glasgow news and the Galesville news for the Republican for over 60 years.
Olga is survived by sons Gordon (Joyce) Waller of Augusta, Wis., and Douglas (Eileen) Waller of Galesville; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 4 sisters.
In addition to her parents and husband, Olga was preceded in death by infant twin sons, an infant grandchild and 3 brothers.
A funeral service will be held at Hardies Creek Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2000. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, at Zwickey Funeral Home in Galesville.
Melvin E. Wagner
Melvin E. Wagner, age 86, of Portage, Wis. died Sunday, November 12, 2000, at the Divine Savior Nursing Home in Portage.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2000, at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, with Rev. Todd Riordan officiating. Burlal will follow in Pacific Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from noon until the time of services at 1:30 p.m. at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home, Portage.
Melvin Wagner was born on January 30, 1914, in Minnesota, the son of George and Olga (Olson) Wagner. Melvin and Evelyn Mc Queen were married May30, 1963.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn, Wyocena; stepchildren, Judy (Phillipo) Ryg;ewocz. Portage, Harold "Bill" (Karen) Reick, Nampa, Idaho, Douglas (Margaret) Reick, Portage, Neva Fisher, Portage, and Pauline "Piney" Miner, Bella Vista, Arkansas; several grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, ErnestWagner, Galesville, Edna Schubert, Galesville, William Bill (Marge) Wagner, Wisconsin Dells, Hazel Alseth, La Crosse, Harry (Valerie) Wagner Spring Green, Minnesota, Lawrence Wagner, West Salem, Irene Schuh, Durand, Wis., Elaine (Daniel) Haines, Onalaska, Wis., Leonard (Judy) Wagner, Galesville, and Irvin (Norma Jean) Wagner, Trempealeau; other near relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lloyd Wagner, killed in action during World War II, and another brother Emil Wagner.
Mabel T. Severson
Mabel T. Severson, 96, of Galesville, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home in Galesville.
She was born April 8, 1902 to Hans and Karen Syversen Moen in the French Creek area. She attended area schools.
December 13, 1922, Mabel married Oscar Severson in Blair, Wis. Mabel worked at the dry cleaners in Galesville for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Ladies Auxiliary.
Mabel is survived by 2 sons, Donald (LouAnn) Severson of Ettrick, David (Maxine) Severson of Galesville; a daughter-in-law Dorothy Severson of Amherst, Wis., 2 daughters, Elaine (Harold) Nelson of Holmen, Gloria (Richard) Norman of Rochester, Minn.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, Deen (Jon) Layland children Kai and Rikka; Jill Nelson and her husband Michael Schnur; Leif (Pamela) Nelson children Kyle and Britt; Eric (Deborah) Norman children Sijne and Soren; Signe (Thomas) Walker children Janek and Hannah; Hal (Kathleen) Norman; Todd (Kimberly) Norman; Jeffrey (Stephanie) Severson children Madeline and Olivia; Sonna (Kurt) Kopp son Zachary Stoner; Boone Severson and Cale Severson; four step grandchildren, Ronald Best, Carol Kranz, Judith Tokarski and Wanda Sheard, and several step great-grandchildren, four sisters-in-law, Luella Severson of Arcadia, Verna Johnsen, Esther Bishop and Normina Severson all of Ettrick, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son Warren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at Zion Lutheran Church, Galesville. Rev. Arnold Flater officiated. It was her wish to be cremated and burial will take place at a later date. Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville. Zwickey Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
