Gertrude J. Peterson
MINDORO — Gertrude J. Peterson, 87, of Mindoro died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem.
She was born Oct. 13, 1921, in Melrose to Clifford and Bertha (White) Nimmo. Gertrude worked in Chicago as a waitress at the Marshall-Fields Diner, she returned to Melrose and married Gordon Peterson on Feb. 14, 1952, in Melrose. Gertrude and her husband farmed for many years in Mindoro. She also worked with her husband in their sorghum mill, providing sorghum to many area stores. Gert was a member of the Mindoro Lutheran Church, the Mindoro Lioness Club and the Black Oak Friendship Club. Gert loved her family and her cats and dogs.
Gertrude is survived by her grandson, Brian (Sally) Jones of Mindoro; a great-granddaughter, Miranda; one sister, Eva Severson of Melrose; one sister-in-law, Violet Peterson of Onalaska; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; a daughter, Jean Ann; one brother, Verl Nimmo and his wife Lenora; three sisters and their husbands, Agnes (Ernest) Schnulle, Clara (Leo) Gilboy and Veda (Arthur) Rand; two brother-in-laws, Vilas Severson and La Vern (and his first wife Florence) Peterson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Mindoro Lutheran Church. The Rev. Janet Wollam will officiate. Burial will follow in the Farmington Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until time of services.
Memorials are preferred and may be designated to Mindoro Lutheran Church or Mindoro First Responders.
Fossum Funeral Home of Onalaska is assisting with arrangements.
Glen L. Sacia
MINDORO — Glen L. Sacia, 91, formerly of Mindoro died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
He was born May 9, 1918, in Mindoro to Harry and Winnie (Wilson) Sacia. Glen was a veteran of the U.A. Army, serving in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. On Sept. 10, 1946, he married Louise Olson in West Salem, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 2000. Together, they farmed in the Mindoro area for many years. In addition to farming, Glen worked for the La Crosse County Highway Department for many years. Following his retirement, he continued to work until age 85, part-time in maintenance for Riverland Girl Scout Camp Ehawee. Glen was a 63 year member of Gunderson-Gilbertson American Legion Post 507 of Mindoro and a member of the Black Oak Rider’s Club.
Survivors include one son, Richard (Sherry) Sacia of Galesville; two daughters, Kay (Michael) Grimslid of Holmen and Lori (Robert) Ernstes of Melrose; one foster son, Russell Smalley and his family of O’Fallon, Ill.; six grandchildren, Natalee (Jeremy) Stock of North Padre Island, Texas, Nicklaus Grimslid of Camp Pendleton, Calif., John Sacia of Sidney, Australia, Ann Sacia of Minneapolis, Stephanie Spurlin of Nashville, Tenn., and Emma Ernstes of Melrose; one great-granddaughter, Louise Sacia Stock; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Glen was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Spencer Sacia; and two sisters, Harriet Bahr and Janet Borchert.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Mindoro Lutheran Church. Pastor Janet Wollam will officiate. Following the service, military honors will be performed by Mindoro American Legion Post 507 and the U.S. Army Funeral Honor Guard. Private family burial will be in Black Oak Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call at Mindoro Lutheran Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mindoro Lutheran Church.
Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home of West Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Steven D. Greene
LA CROSSE -- Steven D. Greene, 49, of La Crosse died Friday, May 22, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
He was born March 18, 1960, in La Crosse to Raymond and Lorene (Pralle) Greene. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1977 to 1980. On Oct. 17, 1987, he married Kelly Harris at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in West Salem. Steve was a co-owner of Outdoor Service Inc. in West Salem. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being at his summer cottage on the river and also 4-wheeling, golfing and cooking. Steve loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed attending his boys’ sporting events. He was always instrumental in organizing many gatherings of friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kelly; two sons, Samuel and Cody, both living at home; his mother, Lorene Greene of La Crosse; three sisters, Mary (Jack) Swartz of La Crosse, Kathleen (Mac) McIntee of Bangor and Raenel (Lynn) Meyer of West Salem; three brothers, Richard (Vonnie) Greene of Black River Falls, Raymond (Penny) Greene of Mindoro and Kenneth Greene of La Crosse; a sister-in-law, Rita Greene of La Crosse; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Marshal and Margot Harris of La Crosse; a sister-in-law, Margie (Bruce) Bartschenfeld of Onalaska; four brothers-in-law, Marshal Harris Jr. of Hokah, Minn., Alan (Marye) Harris of Holmen, Robert Harris of La Crescent, Minn., and Christopher (Lori) Harris of La Crosse; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; his sister, LaVonne; his brother, Daniel; and a sister-in-law, Jo.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2006 Weston St., La Crosse. Father Douglas Robertson will officiate. A private family burial will be held in Hamilton Cemetery, West Salem. Friends may call at the church Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and also Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to establish an education fund for Steve’s children.
Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home of West Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Carol A. Bendel
ONALASKA — Carol A. Bendel, 61, of Onalaska passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born May 22, 1947, in La Crosse to John and Betty (Trehus) Pfaff. Carol was employed by Lakeview Health Care Center in West Salem as an accountant. She loved her job and the people she worked with. She married Rick Bendel on June 24, 1967, in La Crosse. Her favorite activities were caring for her plants and her yard, knitting, crocheting, fishing, the Green Bay Packers and putting together holidays for her family, and in the past she enjoyed bowling. Most of all she loved attending her grandchildren’s activities and caring for them whenever possible. Carol was an unforgettable and kind soul. She will be extremely missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by her children, Brent (Tammie) Bendel of Holmen, Blake Bendel of Onalaska, Stacy Zobeck and her fiance Rick Kaminski of Holmen, and Shelly (Jamie) Roe of La Crescent, Minn.; six grandchildren, Cameron and Keaton Bendel, Ariel and Brody Zobeck and Caiden and Kailix Roe; her father, John Pfaff of La Crosse; a sister, Mary (Larry) Webb of La Crescent; two brothers, Randy (Gina) Pfaff of Canyon Country, Calif., and Mark Pfaff of Holmen, numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog, Trey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick; her mother, Betty Pfaff; a brother, Larry Pfaff; and a son-in-law, Scott Zobeck.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in La Crosse. The Rev. Douglas Robertson will officiate. She will be laid to rest in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, next to the love of her life, Rick, where they will continue their never-ending journey, together once again. Friends may call at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.
The family would like to thank everyone at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, the doctors and nurses, for their wonderful care, Dr. Mark Litzsow and staff at Rochester Methodist Hospital and to all her friends and co-workers who helped Carol in her time of need.
