Julianne ‘Judy’ Meyer
WEST SALEM — Julianne “Judy” Meyer, 74, of West Salem, died Monday, May 26, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
She was born June 26, 1933, in Mount Tabor, Wis. to Richard and Alice (Peterson) Shanesy. Judy graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1951. On Aug. 4, 1967, she married Ken Meyer. Judy worked for Trane Co. and Altec, both in La Crosse, for over 30 years until her retirement July 1, 1994. She was a 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Ken; a son, Mark of West Salem; two stepsons, Ken Jr. (Tracey) of Las Vegas and Bob (Vicki) of West Salem; five grandchildren, Jason and Holly Meyer, both of Las Vegas, Kelli (Jim) Caulum of Rockland, Wis., and Jenni and Morgan Meyer, both of West Salem; a son-in-law, Keith Gilbertson of Shakopee, Minn.; an aunt, Julia Hisel of La Farge, Wis.; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, John Chase; a daughter, Susan Gilbertson; and a sister, Cherie Shanesy.
In accordance with Judy’s wishes, she will be cremated, and there will be no service or visitation. Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice. Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem, is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Jane Secord
ONALASKA — Our loving mother went to be with the Lord and reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Donald, surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth J. Secord, 77, died in the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Medical Center on Monday, May 26, 2008. She was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Lansing, Iowa, to Peter and Marguerite (Olloff) Gaulthier. She married Donald Secord in 1946, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1986. Mom worked at Gateway Products for 32 years where she made many friendships that lasted her entire life. She enjoyed her Saturday nights with Donald dancing at the Concordia Ballroom, and going for rides on Sunday afternoons. She enjoyed spending any time with her family, whether baking, making lunch, supper or just visiting, she enjoyed every minute of it. She liked to play Yahoo with her kids, grandkids and anybody who wanted to play. She looked forward to her favorite shows, “The Price Is Right,” “The Wheel of Fortune,” and “The Young and the Restless.” She enjoyed going home to Lansing where she grew up. She had many wonderful memories and we made many more. She enjoyed the simple things in life and loved her family very much. When her grandchildren counted their blessings, we counted grandma twice.
Elizabeth is survived by four daughters, Debra (Michael) Collins and Jill Secord, both of Onalaska; Teresa (Richard) Secord-Hurst of La Crosse and Ranee “Georgie” (Philip) Neuverth of Barre Mills, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Mark (Stephanie) Wemette, Rachael, Laura Collins, Dylan Spranger, Austin Hurst, Nicole and Matthew Neuverth; a special cousin, Judy Hanley; and a very close friend, Porky.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 West Ave. S., in La Crosse. The Rev. Richard Pamperin will officiate, and burial will be in the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park, La Crosse. Friends may call at the Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 401 Main St., in Onalaska on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the services.
Goodwin D. Hass
LA CROSSE -- Goodwin D. Hass, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in La Crosse, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
He was born on Sept. 16, 1915, in Barre Mills, Wis., to John Martin and Dora (Rodenberg) Hass. He married Leone Hammes on May 5, 1942, and they shared 56 years together before her passing on Sept. 22, 1998. Goodwin worked a variety of places in his long lifetime, but spent the last 22 years of his employed life at Trane Co. He was an active member of French Island American Legion Post 417 and served in the 40 et 8 Honor Guard. Goody will be sadly missed by many people whose lives he touched.
Goodwin is survived by his eight loving children, Karen L. Johnson of Lakeville, Minn., Goodwin D. (Patricia) Hass Jr. of Cape Coral, Fla., Terry M. (Mary Sue) Hass of La Crosse, Patricia A. (Robert) Formanek of La Crosse, Diane M. (Jeff) Cooley of La Crosse, Marilyn C. (Douglas) Quinn of La Crosse, Teresa M. (Ron) Martin of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Linda L. (Terry) Greene of French Island. Grandpa Goody will be greatly missed by his 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. They will especially miss his sense of humor, smiling face and steadfast gentleness. He is further survived by a brother, Myron Hass of La Crosse, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Hammes of La Crosse.
In addition to his wife, Leone, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Marie; his parents; two sisters, Charlotte Gebhardt and Serena McVey; and a brother, Martin Hass.
Goodwin was a dedicated and hard-working husband and father. He was most proud of his family and enjoyed family parties. Goodwin’s legacy of faith, love, and strength will live on in the hearts of his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial, in celebration of his life, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, at Mary, Mother of The Church Parish at St. Thomas More Church. The Rev. David Kunz will officiate. Entombment, with military honors by American Legion Post 417, will be in the St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum, Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Kenneth ‘Ken’ F. Storandt
LA CROSSE -- Kenneth “Ken” F. Storandt, 90, of La Crosse passed away May 26, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Rehab Center, La Crosse. Ken was born Nov. 18, 1917, in Burr Oak, Wis., to Ernest and Lucy (Pfaff) Storandt.
Ken’s family moved to West Salem, Wis., where he graduated from high school in 1935. He continued on with his education and earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a master’s degree from Winona (Minn.) State University. Ken furthered his education by attending classes at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, the Vandercook School of Music and The George Peabody University in Nashville, Tenn.
Ken proudly served four years in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Adjutant General Department in New Guinea and in the Philippine Islands. Ken was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of major. During his time in the Army, Ken formed many strong bonds with fellow soldiers and maintained those relationships throughout his life. After serving in the military, Ken returned to West Salem, where he met the love of his life, Wyliss Vogel. They were married on May 28, 1947, in Christ Lutheran Church in West Salem.
Kenneth taught music in Three Lakes, Wis., Augusta, Wis., and at Washington Junior High in La Crosse. He then spent eight years as the principal of Emerson Elementary in La Crosse. The last 15 years of his career as an educator were spent writing federal programs for the La Crosse School District. Ken was highly respected in the La Crosse educational community and touched the lives of many students, teachers and co-workers during his long, rich career.
Music brought great joy to Ken throughout his entire life. He was an accomplished musician and was the principle clarinet player for the La Crosse Symphony for 25 years. Ken also played with the La Crosse City Band, the De Capo Band, and various other music groups throughout the La Crosse area. He was very proud to be selected to play in the first senior citizen symphony in America and traveled to Mystic, Conn., to play with this prestigious group. Ken was a faithful member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse, the 202 Musician’s Union, and the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 of La Crosse. His retirement years were richly spent traveling throughout the world with Wyliss, fishing, golfing, and supporting his nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren in their numerous activities.
Ken was always a kind, gentle and caring man and was a tremendous role model for all of those who met him. He was known for his very quick wit and love of life. Ken may be best described in a quote by Will Rogers, “I never met a man I didn’t like.” His passion for fishing was best summed up in Ken’s own words: “Just one more cast.” Ken, in heaven you get all the casts you wish. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Ken is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wyliss; his four wonderful children, Gary (Shara) Storandt of Western Springs, Ill., Kay (Donald) Murphy of La Crosse, James (Lilli) Storandt of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Thomas (Colleen) Storandt of La Crescent, Minn.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; a granddqaughter, Karla Storandt; a brother, Filmore; and sisters, Marjorie Allen and Lucille Miller.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 26th Street and Ward Avenue, La Crosse. Pastor Jonathan E. Rimmert will officiate. Military honors by the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 of La Crosse and the United States Military Funeral Honors Program will follow the service at the church. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, West Salem. Friends may call at Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, 4239 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of La Crosse, the La Crosse City Band, or the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Ken’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the staff members, at St. Joseph’s Rehab Center for the kindness and compassion they showed to him and his family members during the past three months.
Victoria (Waller) Hanson
WHITEHALL/PIGEON FALLS, Wis. — Victoria (Waller) Hanson passed away Tuesday morning, May 27, 2008, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Victoria was born Aug. 30, 1916, to Lemuel and Mary Waller and raised on a farm in Glasgow in the town of Gale, Wis. After graduating from Gale College Academy, she attended the County Normal School in Galesville, Wis., and graduated from its last class in 1936. She received her bachelor of science degree in education from the University of WisconsinnEau Claire in 1965 and her master’s degree in 1975. Victoria taught for 33 years, including the rural schools of Hardies Creek, Long Coulee, Huskelhus, Pike, Caswell, Brookside, Carpenter and city of Blair, all in Wisconsin, and concluded her career in 1981 in Osseo, Wis.
On June 17, 1941, Victoria married Arnold Hanson at Hardies Creek Lutheran Church. They lived in Onalaska, Wis., until moving to the Kolden Homestead north of Pigeon Falls in September 1945.
Family was important, followed by community activities. She was a 4-H leader in the Hale and Hardie Club for 30 years. Other community activities included Farm Bureau, Dairy Promotion Committee and Trempealeau County Retired Teachers. She was a member of Pigeon Falls Evangelical Lutheran Church and was active in such organizations as Ladies Aid, choir, Sunday school, and teaching vacation Bible school.
Victoria is survived by her children, Claire (Shirley) Hanson of Whitehall, Mary (Gary) Nelsestuen of St. Paul, Minn., Margaret (Bruce) Ausderau of Whitehall, and Carol Hanson of West Salem Wis.; 11 grandchildren, Carl (Star) Hanson of Gilbertsville, Ky., Carmen (Gary) Markgren of River Falls, Wis., Al (Andrea) Hanson of Whitehall, Sue (Michael) Richards of Wauwatosa, Wis., Shannon (Tracey) Leer of Blair, Cassie (Jeff) Hammond of Ettrick, Wis., Amber Leer of La Crosse, Kari (Bill Lehman) Nelsestuen of Portland, Ore., Kent (Beaty) Nelsestuen of Colorado Springs, Colo., Karla (Todd Powers) Ausderau of Los Angeles, and Kristoff (Nikki) Ausderau of Whitehall; 17 great-grandchildren, Serena Hanson, Ashton Hanson, Elizabeth and Deanna Hicks, Kara, Tori and Elisha Gilbert, Samantha and Abbigail Leer, Tyler and Damen Hammond, Sydney and Gavin Lehman, Anika and Anya Nelsestuen, Jackson Powers and Aryana Ausderau.
Victoria is survived by brother-in-law Jess Olson, sisters-in-law Ruth Hanson, Mary Frels, Irene Waller and Leona Johnson, as well as nieces, nephews and their extended families who loved and cherished Victoria.
Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; brothers, Goodwin, Roy, Sanford, Winfred, Emanuel and Leslie; and sisters, Alice and Martha.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m. in Evangelical Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in Pigeon Falls. Pastor Dale Moe will officiate.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church Friday.
Laddie Lyle Bolstad
MASON CITY, Iowa — Laddie Lyle Bolstad, 83, of 403 20th Place, SW, Mason City, passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Laddie Bolstad was born July 15, 1924, on the family farm in West Salem, Wis., the son of Lloyd and Laura (Lee) Bolstad. On July 18, 1948, Laddie married Joyce Oreanna Almvig in La Crosse. Both being only children led them to stay in close proximity to their relatives and friends. To this marriage, Laddie and Joyce were blessed with two children, Gary and Cynthia.
Laddie graduated from West Salem High School, where he was a basketball letterman and was honored by being selected to attend Boys State. He spent his entire career in newspapers and graphic arts, retiring from the University of Minnesota Printing and Graphics, Aug. 1, 1990.
After high school, Laddie became an apprentice photoengraver lithographer for the La Crosse Tribune. In 1964, Laddie moved his family to Mason City and became the photoengraver lithographer for the Globe Gazette, a position he held for many years. A perfectionist at his craft, Laddie had created color printing work at the University of Minnesota and for the artist Terry Redlin.
Laddie was deeply spiritual and an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He taught Sunday school for many years. In his life, his faith was the bedrock and that which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. He always tried to live on the promises of God and with death nearing he cherished the promises made to those who trusted and believed.
He loved spending time with his family and he was a blessing to us all. He enjoyed traveling and many years of family fishing vacations. Blessed be his memory. Laddie’s family would like to thank hospice and the staff of the IOOF Home for their care throughout this difficult time.
