Ricky E. Kuhnke
Ricky E. Kuhnke, age 55, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
He was born September 24, 1952, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Merritt E. and Beverly J. (nee Hulbert) Kuhnke. He spent his early life and received his education in De Soto and Burlington. He grew up raising tobacco on the family farm and later served in the United States Army. On February 10, 1973, in Lansing, Iowa, Ricky was united in marriage to Sharon Lynn Larson. Following marriage they resided in Burlington. Ricky had been a resident of Whitewater for the past two years. Ricky worked as a pipefitter. He was a member of Union Local 434 out of Wausau and the American Legion in Wisconsin Rapids. He was a proud member of the union for the past 20 years and a retired member of Local 118. Ricky was a proud veteran and an avid Packer fan. He enjoyed working on old cars and going to auctions. He was a collector of many things and enjoyed playing with his seven grandchildren. Ricky loved spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Beverly Kuhnke; former wife, Sharon Schiemann; daughter, Chelsae Joe of New Albin, Iowa; and son, Ricky (Crystal) Kuhnke Jr. of Elkhorn, Wisconsin; and by grandchildren, Neysa, Adrian, Taylor, Brittany, Allyson, Devyn and Ricky III. He is further survived by siblings, Ron (Sue) Kuhnke of Rising Sun, Randal Kuhnke of Ferryville, Laurie (Ron) Smith of De Soto and Brenda Zebell of De Soto; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; and two sisters, Linda Dhindsa and Robin Kuhnke.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Dr., Burlington, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Marjorie Rice Myers officiating. Burial followed at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Relatives and friends visited with the family on Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Cecelia A. Humfeld
Cecelia A. Humfeld, age 80, of rural Chaseburg, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 14, 2008, surrounded by her devoted family. She "went to be with God" after a short illness.
She was born at home on February 24, 1928, to Frank Jr. and Orma (Elsen) Mlsna in the town of Hamburg. She attended Cliffside School in Chaseburg and worked at home with her parents. She married Bernard Humfeld on May 24, 1950, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Coon Valley and celebrated on the home farm where they lived, worked and raised 10 children. Cecelia was a lifelong member of St. Mary's. She was a president of the Altar Society for several years, a member of the choir and active in various ministries of the church. She was a member of the Brinkman Ridge Homemakers and the Chasettes (formerly Chaseburg Lioness). She had a "green thumb" in the garden, the best recipes in the kitchen and could play cards with the best of them. Her retirement years included trips to Hayward, Branson and Nevada. She especially enjoyed Wednesdays with Rosie.
Mom was one of a kind. She was the thread that kept us all connected. Coffee at her house was a briefing on the whole family. She enjoyed spending special times with her grandchildren and attending their activities. She always led by example. Her unwavering faith in God, strong commitment to family, and ability to see the brightest side of every person and situation she encountered, set her apart. Her death leaves a void we can't describe.
Cecelia is survived by five sons, Roger (Joyce) of Westby, Ronald (Marlene), David (Susan), Steve (JoAnne) and Richard (Mary), all of Chaseburg; five daughters, Dianne (Paul) Taylor of Coon Valley, Debra (Gerry) Betz of West Salem, Julie (John) Mislivecek of Coon Valley, Joanne (James) Ledoux of West Salem and Bobbi (Larry) Schamberger of Coon Valley; 36 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosie LeJeune and Ettie (Bernie) Thiele; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Bernie, she was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Larry Humfeld; a great-grandson, Jake Kohlmeier; and her brother, Bernard Mlsna.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, May 19, 2008, at St. Peter's Catholic Church at Middle Ridge. Msgr. Robert Hundt and the Rev. Wayne Kidd concelebrated with entombment at St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum in La Crosse. Friends called on Sunday at the Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley and at the church on Monday before the time of the service. Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Coon Valley or the American Cancer Society.
You've given us so much to be thankful for. You taught us to stand on our own in the world and have confidence. You taught us the meaning of family and what's at the heart of a good life, but most of all you gave everything with love.
Francis M. McGarry
Francis M. McGarry passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, age 80 years.
Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Cox); loving father of Craig (Lois), Kevin (Mary Lyn), Brian (Mardy) and Mark Francis McGarry; proud grandfather of Michael, Christopher, Rory (Lorena), Katherine, Keith, Margaret and Kelly; great-grandfather of Madison; brother of Janet Hein and Enid (Bill) Reed; brother-in-law of Elaine (Bill) Schultz and Betty Cox. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Private funeral services were held.
If so desired, memorials to the Waukesha Special Olympics or to Our Lords United Methodist Church appreciated.
Nola Bender
Nola Bender, age 76, of Viola, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
She was born on June 19, 1931, in New London, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roy and Charlotte (Dieke) Smith. She was married to Merlin Bender in 1966. He passed away in 1988. Nola graduated from Marion High School in 1949. She worked as a secretary at the Bourroughs Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. She worked at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. She worked at V.A.R.C. in Viroqua until retiring in 1993. She loved reading, baking, camping and gardening. She had a special love for her family and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by four sons, Kent (Charlene) Goss of Elk Grove, Illinois, Dean Goss of Chicago, Paul (Paula) Bender of Fennimore and Timm (Sara Fortney) Bender of Viroqua; six grandchildren, Brent (Wendy) Goss, Kimberly Goss, Blake Bender, Brooke Bender, Brandy Bender and Desiree Bender; one great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Goss; and one brother, Stephen (Sharon) Smith of Colorado Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband; one granddaughter, Taylor Bender; her parents; and two brothers, Warren and Royden Smith.
Friends called at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Friday evening, May 23, 2008, for visitation and a prayer service. A private family burial will be held in Marion, Wisconsin.
Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
Matthew Scott Anderson
Matthew Scott Anderson, precious son of Scott and Krista Anderson (nee Miller), was born on May 15, 2008, and died May 17, 2008, at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, in the loving arms of his parents.
Survived by his parents; big sisters, Molly and Abby Anderson; grandparents, Ron and Carolyn Anderson, Kathie and Neil Michels, Chuck and Lonnie Miller; great-grandparent, Jean Anderson; aunts and uncles, Jodi (Brian) Langenhorst, Tom (Jodell) Miller, Robb (Jennifer) Miller and Heather (Andrew) Aceves; cousins, Nick, Lauren, Tristan, Alex, Riley, Miranda, Ty, Evan, Jake and Amelia.
Matthew is preceded in death by several great-grandparents.
A private family service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Matt touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Children’s Foundation, Matthew Scott Anderson Memorial, 2910 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN 55113, (651) 855-2838.
Simonet Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, (651) 439-7770 or www.sim onetfuneralhome.com.
