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Bayfield
2011, Mason, Bayfield Co., WI, Obituary
The Daily Press, (Ashland, WI) - June 27, 2011
Harriet O. LeBel, age 86, of Mason, died
on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at her residence. She was born Feb. 26, 1925, in
Stoughton, the daughter of Harry and Omanda
(Halvorson) Sorvald.
Harriet graduated from Port Wing High School in Port Wing in 1943,
received her teaching certification from Ashland Normal in Ashland, and her
master's degree from UW- Superior. She taught school for over 20 years teaching
in the Belanger Settlement, Town of Oulu, Town of Orienta,
Cornucopia, Bayfield, Washburn and Eau Claire. She married Lawrence
"Chauncey" LeBel in Cornucopia.
He preceded her in death in 1988. Harriet was a longtime resident
of the Bayfield County area and resided in the Town of Delta for the past three
decades. She had a love for animals and had many pets over the years and she
enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing. Harriet was a member of Faith
Lutheran Church in Mason.
She is survived by two sisters, Syneva
Farleigh of Sandy, Ore. and Rebecca Roller of Waukesha; a brother, David Sorvald of Manitowish Waters; nieces, Audrey (David) Statchwick, Carol (Roy) Blankenship, Brenda Warren and Deborah (Mike) Garcia;
nephews, Neal (Lisa) Roller, Kurt (Karen) Roller, Craig (Trisha) Sorvald, Mark (Diane) Sorvald and
Robert (Nancy) Dangle; grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents;
three sisters, Arlette Sorvald,
Marian Sorvald and Yvonne Dangle; three brothers,
Truman Sorvald, Johan Sorvald
and Roald Sorvald; and other relatives.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 27, at Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn. Pastor John Nedden-Durst will officiate. A graveside service and
interment will follow the funeral in Woodland Cemetery in Washburn.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
La Crosse
2012, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Obituary
La Crosse Tribune (WI) - March 15, 2012
Margaret (Mugsy) Mary (Slonka) Germanson, 50, passed
away peacefully on March 12, 2012, in La Crosse, Wis. She was born on Nov. 21,
1961, to Lois (Wagner) Slonka.
She married Ricky Germanson on Feb. 14,
1985, in La Crosse. Mugsy was a life
long resident of La Crosse. She graduated from La Crosse Central High
School in 1980, and from WTC with a degree in Child
Care and Development. She worked at Cub Foods for 17 years, and most recently
worked at Wal-Mart. Mugsy enjoyed being with Rick and
hanging out.
She is survived by her husband, Ricky; her daughter, Lois and son
Timothy, both of La Crosse; her granddaughter, Addilyn;
her brother, Tim (Lisa) Slonka of Sparta; her sisters,
Susan (Al) Blenka of Albert Lea, Minn., and Nancy
(Mike) Kopski of Oklahoma City, Okla.; nieces, Jennifer (Walter) Hibbard,
Amanda Blenka and Alison Blenka,
Gary and Pat Germanson, Larry Germanson,
John and Carmen Germanson, Debbie and Rick Blankenship ,
Leland and Joann Germanson; nieces and nephews,
Jaime-Katrina-Lindsey, Marilyn, Kelley, Darren, Zachery, Jacob, Zoey, Steven, Stacy, Justin, Emilee, and Brittany.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Slonka
(Wagner); her father and mother-in-law, Leland and Alice Germanson;
her grandparents, Merrit and Anna Wagner; and her
stepson, Joshua Germanson.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 15, 2012, at
Oak Grove Chapel, with visitation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. immediately prior to the
service. The Rev. Kathleen Charles will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Milwaukee
2011, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Obituary
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - August 23, 2011
Spielbauer, Heika
Lyn Found peace on August 18, 2011, at the age of 37. Loving daughter of Susan
and the late Michael. Loving sister of Matthew.
Dear granddaughter of Lucille
Blankenship. Loving niece of Joan and Uwe Jagiella, Walter and Ximena Blankenship,
and Susan Murray.
Heika is also survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi, 1927 N. 4th St.,
on Wednesday from 3-5 PM. Celebration of Life service at 5 PM. Private
interment.
Heika was employed by the Guest House of Milwaukee for over 12
years.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rock
2012, Beloit, Rock Co., WI, Obituary
Beloit Daily News (WI) - January 24, 2012
Mrs. Freda D. Myers, 79, of Beloit, passed away on Monday, January
23, 2012 at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1932 in
Middlesboro, Kentucky to George and Nanny (Blankenship) Monhollen.
She graduated from Bell County High School, Class of 1949. She was
first joined in marriage to Douglas T. Wilson in 1950. Later she was joined in
marriage to Gerald Myers in September 1979 at Harrogate, Tennessee. Mrs. Myers
was employed as an accountant at Adams Korn Kurl and at Kerry Ingredients. Her hobbies and interests
included Ho-Chunk Casino, camping, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Beloit Moose Club.
She is survived by her children: George D. Wilson – Clinton, Warren
K. Wilson – Beloit, Kimberly M. (Casey) Loerke –
Beloit, Joyce A. Myers – S. Beloit, and One sister
Omega (Sammy) Murrell. Twelve grandchildren: Grant (Rachel) Wilson, Renee
Wilson, Casey B. Loerke, Hunter Loerke,
Sara Loerke, Jena Loerke,
Michael Mathis, Daniel Mathis, Selena Hudson, Dakota Hudson, Edward Dexter and
Meadow Dexter. 4 great grandchildren: Grace Wilson, Brielle Kohls
(Wilson), Kara Wilson and Harley Mathis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband,
Douglas T. Wilson and her second husband, Gerald Myers, two brothers and three
sisters.
The Funeral Service for Mrs. Freda Myers will be held on Friday,
January 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kinzer Funeral
Home funeral home. Burial will be in Eastlawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com