Sime Funeral Home Obituaries
09/02/2010 12:20 PM
Lillian Bauer
Lillian Bauer, 84, of Viola, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua.
She was born on November 16, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Ethel (Smith) Bauer. She lived in Chicago for many years. For the past several years she has lived in Vernon County, Wisconsin. She enjoyed played the piano and was interested in health care and nutrition.
She is survived by her brother: Robert (Ann) Bauer of Viola.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers: John and Frank.
There will be no funeral services, however there will be a visitation for family and friends from 6 to 8 Pm on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown.
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08/22/2010 10:46 AM
Lois Barlow
Lois Barlow, 78, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 21. 2010 at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
She was born on August 28, 1931 in LaCrosse, Wis. to Lloyd and Orpha (Marston) Holliday. Lois graduated from Gays Mills High School and earned her teaching degree at college in Platteville, Wis. She married Fred Barlow on June 27th, 1953 at the 1st Congregational Church in Gays Mills to which she was a lifetime member.She taught school at Mt. Sterling Elementary for 2 years and substitute taught for many more years taking Matt along with her. Lois and Fred framed in Griffin Hollow for 27 years and raised 6 children: David Wayne (Barb), Brenda Lea Young, Joyce Ann Clark (Bill) Victoria Jo Swanton (Brad), John Thomas (Merri), and Matthew Kenneth (Goldie). She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the North Clayton Homemakers Club in which she helped start the Soldiers Grove Library. She served on the Gays Mills Library Board and also served many years as the Treasurer/Clerk for Clayton Township.Lois loved to read and to play the piano/organ for her family, special occasions, and church. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to read, sing, and play music. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss their grandma very much.
She is survived by her children, her grandechildren and great grandchildren her brothers: Larry and Wilford Holliday, sisters-in-law: Mae Motsinger, Gloria Gander, Eda (Robert) Widner, and lena (Art) Zabel, brothers-in-law: Robert (Tholie) and Ralph (Janice) Barlow, and Neil Zajicek.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Frederick Earl Barlow, her parents, in-laws: Elmer and Velma Barlow, infant grandson: Joel Peter Clark, infant granddaughter: Bailey Shannon Barlow, a nephew: Wilford Holliday, Jr., sisters-in-law: Betty Smith, Ethel Zajicek, Rosalie Barlow, brothers-in-law: Elmer, Jr., George and Albert Barlow, Johnny Motsinger, clyde Gander, and Lowell Smith.
All are welcomed to attend the visitation at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Wednesday, August 25 from 4 to 8 PM. The funeral will be held there on Thursday, August 26, at 1 PM. Elder John Johnson will officiate. Burial will be at the Yankeetown Cemetery in Soldiers Grove. There will be a luncheon at the William A. Schoville Post #220 of the American Legion in Soldiers Grove after the service. Wife, mother, grandma, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, friend, musician, teacher–She was many things to us and we will remember her with love. She will always be in our hearts.
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08/20/2010 07:44 AM
Stanley Peterson
STANLEY V. PETERSON
Stanley Veldon Peterson, 100, a Soldiers Grove area farmer for nearly 70 years, , died on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at his home.
Stanley was born May 1, 1910 in Clinton Township, Vernon county, Wisconsin to Norwegian immigrant Ole and Sadie (Mossholder) Peterson. They later farmed near Rolling Ground. He married Cornelia Turben on December 26, 1931 in Galena, Illinois. Together they raised 11 children on a dairy farm on Bear Creek, south of Soldiers Grove in Clayton Township.
As a newlywed, Stanley worked at “The Company Farm” in the Barnum/Petersburg area. He considered himself very fortunate to live in a log cabin, hold a full time job at the princely wage of 50 cents an hour and put in a 10 hour day for 6 days per week during the Great Depression. They later moved to a rented farm on Copper Creek. Moving to Halverson Ridge Road, he farmed with his brother Paul and Margaret Peterson for the Gunderson Brothers. On Bear Creek, they purchased 413 valley acres from Archie Maybe for 10,000 and it became their “Home Place”.
Cornelia preceded him in death on June 23, 1991. He later married Carole (Hargar) Weber in Prairie du Chien on August 17, 1992.
Stanley held membership in Modern Woodmen since 1931. He was affiliated with Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove for nearly all his married life, serving on the church board and as a faithful member. He served on the Clayton Township board for over 20 years and held the position of Town Chairman for his last terms. Stanley worked part time as a general carpenter and painted with his father Ole. He served on the Bear Creek School Board where all 11 of his children began their educations. While a dairy farmer, he drove school buses, raised tobacco, and in his ’spare time’, he found ways to help his neighbors.
Stanley is survived by his wife, Carole; his children: Jacqueline (Neil) Shively, Cambridge; Rodney, Richland Center; Karen (frank) Sigl, Wesley Chapel, FL; Richard (Coleen), Soldiers Grove; daughter-in-law: Joni Peterson, Soldiers Grove; Bonnie (Charles) Applebee, Readstown; Carolyn Peterson, Beloit; Gary (Mary Jo), Madison; Mary Peterson, Beloit; Archie (JoLynne), Sanford, NC; Donald Ole (Lois), Minneapolis, MN; 31 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren; he is also survived by his brother: Vernon (Evelyn), Lancaster; sisters: Nina (Conrad) Hoffland, Boscobel; Florence Peterson, Lancaster, and an adopted brother, Tim (Judy) Peterson, Klamath Falls, OR. Stanley is survived by stepchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren (who all love him very much), nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son Stanley Robert “Bullet Bob”, daughter-in-law, Mary Ann (Rodney), grandson, Jason Williams, brothers Olaf (Alvilda); Paul (Margaret); Guy (Karibell); Tilmer “Dick”, Mervin (in childhood); sisters, Nellie; Shirley (Gael) Vandevoort; brother-in-law, Bernard Monahan; aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
Stanley was the firstborn of 11 children and father of 11 children. What a lifetime! Let us celebrate the life of this good and kind man even as we mourn his loss to those who love him!
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 22, from 4 until 8 PM at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 23, at 1 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove. Rev. Kent Johnson will officiate and burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Soldiers Grove. Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
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08/18/2010 04:49 PM
Norman Turben
Norman Turben, 75, of Viroqua, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010.
He was born in Soldiers Grove, Wis. on September 12, 1934 to Glen and Benetta (Mickelson) Turben. He married Donna Teal. They later divorced. He married Irene White on March 31, 1998. In his early years, he moved to Janesville and worked in the automobile industry for 42 years, including Fischer Body Plant and later on at General Motors. He retired in 1994 and returned to this area. He had a great love of horses and went on numerous wagon trains. He loved to play euchre with his friends in Gays Mills and regularly had breakfast with the Liars Club in Readstown.
He is survived by 2 sons: Robert (Kat) of Edgerton and Douglas (Tina) of Edgerton; 4 step sons: Rick Thompson of Edgerton, Daryl Thompson of Janesville, Jeff (Dinah) White of Ft. Atkinson, Paul White of Janesville; 2 daughters: Cheryl (Bill) Krueger of Columbia City, Ind., and Mary (Tim) Nolan of Bluffton, Indiana; 1 step daughter: Janet (Blake) White of Janesville; 1 brother: Arland Turben of Stoughton; 2 sisters: Lila Applebee of Janesville and Betty Dean of Rolla, Missouri. 22 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son: Brian Turben; 1 granddaughter: Brianne Turben; 1 grandson: Tim Risch; 1 brother and 2 sisters: Kenneth ,Nelly, and Lydia Turben; and 1 stepson: David White.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove. Friends may call at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Friday , Aug. 20from 5 to 7 PM and at the church from 10 AM until time of services. Pastor Kent Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the South Kickapoo Cemetery at Folsom.
In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are preferred. Condolences may be sent to the simefuneralforum.com.
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08/16/2010 08:09 AM
Gene McManamy
Gene (Geno) Francis McManamy, age 73, passed away on August 16, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness.
He was born on March 27, 1937 in La Crosse, WI, to Alice (Rosson) and Francis McManamy.
He was married to Marilyn Ann Fortney on October 26, 1957 at Luther Memorial Church. They moved to Gays Mills after marrying where Gene worked briefly for Fortney Hardware until going to work for the Crawford County Highway Department in 1962. Gene worked for the highway department for 37 years, retiring in 1999. After retiring he often reminisced about how much he missed plowing snow and his great fondness for his fellow “county boys”.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, mushroom hunting, duck hunting and deer hunting. There are endless stories of past hunts with the “old boys”, including Vick, Turk, John and Bud, to name a few. He was always happy to share his secrets and helped several youngsters learn to hunt and fish over the years, including grandson Kyle.
He also had fond memories of deer hunts near Readstown with his son and nephews, Greg and Randy. More recently he hunted with the boys out at “the farm” and shot a wall hanger only a few years ago. Despite his hunting prowess he was always an easy mark and the target of a lot of friendly ribbing and jokes from the rest of the group.
Gene also loved to play cards and was a regular participant in the afternoon euchre games at Halver’s Town Tap with the boys. To supplement these games he took the occasional trip to Liberty or Barnes with Ken and Byrd. Very little money changed hands, but “compliments” flowed like water.
Gene loved his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He especially liked watching wrestling with his grandson Tyler. Despite him and grandson Todd being diehard Packer fans, he always managed to stay neutral during football season when grandsons Kent and Tom would be cheering for the Vikings. He had only one granddaughter, Ellyn, though he no doubt would have liked many more just like her. Grandson Preston has inherited his grandpa Gene’s love of fishing and was always quick to bring his trout or Kickapoo cat’s right into the house to show grandpa and tell him the story. And despite his struggle with his illness, he was determined to make the four hour trip to Osceola to celebrate grandson Calvin’s high school graduation last spring.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn (Fortney); his sisters, Nancy Schoville (Bob); Annette Hutchison (Bill); sister-in-law Marlene Meier (Othmar), his children Cheryl Foley (Steve); Julie Bell (Craig); Steve McManamy (Michelle); and eight grandchildren: Kyle, Kent, Ellyn, Tom, Todd, Tyler, Calvin and Preston; and one great-grandson: Noah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Alice Glass, his brother, Kent McManamy, his sister, Karen Black, and his brother-in-law, Kenny Morkrid.
Geno was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.
There will be a visitation at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Thursday, August 19th, from 4 pm to 8 pm. There will also be a visitation from noon until 1 pm, followed by a memorial service on August 20th at the Readstown Advancement Building in the park at the corner of Highway 131 and Highway 14. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Vernon Memorial Hospice. Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
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07/24/2010 08:18 AM
Katherine Burke
Katherine Burke, 58, of Janesville, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Shelly Burke Edwards, in Viroqua. This was after many years of her courageous battle with Lupus and which ended in heart failure.
She was born in rural Seneca, Wis. on April 10, 1952 to Ike and Betty (Whitt) Holliday. She married Walter Burke in 1968. They lived in the Beloit area. She worked in various establishments in and around the Beloit area. She liked to crochet and do yard work. She was an avid horsewoman who competed in local rodeos with her father Ike Holliday in the Kickapoo Valley. Weather permitting she was always found on the back of a Harley Davidson.
She is survived by her daughter: Shelly Burke Edwards of Viroqua; 4 grandchildren: Vanessa Phillips of Beloit, Ryan Lamey of Janesville, Tanner Edwards of Beloit, and Gavyne Edwards of Viroqua; and 2 great grandchildren: Landyn Williams and Carter Williams; her step father Spencer Cruse of Janesville; her best friend of 38 years: Jane Johnson of Viroqua; and her loving dog Moochie, whom she was never without.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; 2 infant children Kelly and Kim, and 1 adult daughter: Shayne Burke; her mother: Betty Cruse; and her father: Ike Holliday.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 31, at 1 PM at the Sime Funeral Home at 106 S. Fourth St. in Readstown. Pastor Lorie Betz will officiate. Burial will be in the Readstown Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 AM until time of services. Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
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07/09/2010 12:38 PM
Amanda Gander
Amanda Gander, 70, of Readstown passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran hospital in LaCrosse.
She was born on March 24, 1940 in Yankeetown, Crawford Co., Wis. to Cecil and Iris (Slade) Barlow. She married Duaine Gander on June 22, 1957. After marriage they lived mostly in the North Clayton area. Recently they moved to Readstown. Among her interests were sewing, quilting, baking, and doing typical grandmother things.
She is survived by her husband, Duaine of Readstown; 3 sons: Mickey (Annie) Gander, Ricky (Karen), and Douglas; 4 daughters: Karen (friend, Al) Lee, Shawn (Ray) Frederick, Patty (Michael) Brayshaw, and Elaine (Adam) Hemmersbach; 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Cecil (Shirley) Barlow, David (Carolyn) Barlow, and Jimmy (Lisa) Barlow; 1 sister: Peggy (Kim) Kannonburgh.
She was preceded in death by 1 daughter: Lori Krahnbuhl; her parents: Cecil and Iris Barlow; 2 sisters: Francis Barlow and Mary Fry; and 1 niece: Jodi Lou Rickett.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 15, at 1 PM at the Soldiers Grove American Legion Hall. Friends may call at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Wednesday from 4 to 7 Pm with a prayer service at 7 PM. Friends may also call at the legion hall on Thursday from noon until time of services.
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07/09/2010 12:32 PM
Jeffery Skarda
Jeffery Skarda, 46, of Soldiers Grove passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in a motor vehicle accident in Crawford Co.
He was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin on June 29, 1964 to Joie and Sandra (Neprud) Skarda. He married Michele Ledden Sept., 1986. She passed away on January 27, 2000.
He graduated from North Crawford High School in 1982. In high school he was the state wrestling champion. He married his high school sweetheart. He was a devoted father who loved going to all sporting events of his children. He also loved hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He attended the UW Platteville and later UW LaCrosse. He worked on a dairy farm near Bangor for a time, and later worked at Wettsteins’ in LaCrosse. He finally worked for W.A. Roosevelt Co in LaCrosse for just over 20 years as a plumbing salesman. He was a member of the Soldiers Grove United Methodist church, the Viroqua Eagles Club, and was a lifetime member of the Riverland Council of the Girls Scouts for whom he did volunteer maintenance on Camp Ehawee.
He is survived by his children: Ryan (Courtney Heisz) Skarda of Soldiers Grove and Holly Skarda of Soldiers Grove; his parents: Joie and Sandra Skarda of Soldiers Grove; 2 brothers: Alan Skarda of Gays Mills and Douglas (Lisa Siegenthaler) Skarda of Wonewoc; 1 sister: Amy (Billy) Alexander of Viola; his mother-in-law: Rose Ledden of Stoddard; his brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Michele, and his father-in-law: James Ledden.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 13, at 11 AM at Soldiers Grove United Methodist Church. Pastor Lori Betz will officiate and burial will be in the Stoddard Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Monday from 4 to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 7PM. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 AM until time of services. Friends on motorcycles wishing to accompany the family to the cemetery are also welcome. Memorials may be given to the North Crawford Wrestling Club. Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
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06/28/2010 10:39 AM
MARY BETH McCANN
Mary Beth McCann, 50, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010.
She was the daughter of Charlie and Margaret McCann, the youngest of ten. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She resided in Potosi, Wis. with her fiancé , Sam. She had an abiding love for animals. Their farm quickly grew as did their family and love for one another. Her desire was always to help people and always be there as a shoulder to cry on. Mary Beth graduated from Southwest Technical College as a CNA in Mary of 2010. Sadly, her illness took her before she was able to use her abilities to their full potential.
She is survived by her daughter: Samantha, grandson: Charlie; fiancé: Sam Reynolds, his two daughters: Rachael and Andrea; sister: Carolyn Grim of Platteville; and brothers: Pat, Nub and Rose of Muscoda, Tim and Sandy of Soldiers Grove, Bill and Mary of Cashton, Joe and Sharon Reed of Raymore, Missouri, , Mike and Rachel of Janesville, and Tom. and Mary of Janesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister: Dixie McCann.
Her memorial time will be from 12 noon until 3 PM, on Friday, July 2, 2010. at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown, Wis., 106 S. 4th St. condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
As for the lives of those she touched, we will forever be grateful and will always hold a special place for her in our hearts.
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06/26/2010 10:58 AM
Clarence Borntreger
Clarence Borntreger
Clarence Borntreger, 9 month old son of Eli and Emma Borntrager, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2010, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua.
He was born in Granton, Wis. on Sept. 15, 2009 to Eli and Emma (Schwartz) Borntreger.
He is survived by his parents, his grandparents: Harvey and Rachel Borntreger of Granton, and Andy and Linda Schwartz of Granton; and his great grandparents: Joe Borntreger of Cashton, and John and Edna Hirschberger of Cashton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10 AM at the Levi Hochstetler home. Burial will be in the Kickapoo Amish Cemetery.
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