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Helen R. Ackerman

     Helen R. Ackerman, age 79, of Lancaster, formerly of Beetown, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at her home in Lancaster surrounded by her children.  She was born on a farm on December 15, 1928, in Potosi Township, the daughter of Ora and Nellie (Allbee) Caley.  On April 30, 1947, Helen was united in marriage to Leonard Ackerman at the Congregational Church in Lancaster.  After their marriage, the couple moved to the Ackerman farm near Beetown, where they farmed for 51 years.  Helen loved to make quilts and play cards and she also enjoyed gardening and canning.  She was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need.

     Survivors include her nine children: David (Sharon) Ackerman, Lena, IL; Sandra (Ralph) Fingerson, Wisconsin Dells; Kenneth (friend Marilyn) Ackerman, Belvidere, IL; Pamela (friend Bill) Kirschbaum, Beetown; Dale (friend Deb) Ackerman, Blanchardville; Rick (Kim) Ackerman, Blue Mounds; Betty (Mike) Hughes, Ridgeway; Dawn (Brian) Vogt, Glen Haven; and William (Sharon) Ackerman, Beetown; 29 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Donald Caley, Lancaster; Alfred Caley, Beetown; Clifford (Mary Lu) Caley, Arthur; and Laverne Caley, Ellenboro; three sisters-in-law: Rose Caley, and Viola Caley, both of Bloomington; and Eula Mae Caley, Beetown; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

     In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard, on June 15, 1999; a son, Joseph; three brothers, Melvin, Lawrence, and Glen Caley; and two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Caley and Shirley Caley.

     Funeral services were held on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington with Rev. Pam Strakeljahn officiating.  Burial was in Beetown Cemetery, Beetown.  Friends called on Sunday, April 27, 2008, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Monday morning.

Selma E. "Betty" (Dearth) Anderson

     Selma E. “Betty”(Dearth) Anderson, age 67, of Cassville, joined the Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  She was born on August 29, 1941 in  Madison, WI, the daughter of Lester and Germaine (McKillip) Dearth.  Betty graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1959 and attended Green County Teachers College.  On January 27, 1969, Betty married Gene Anderson in Bushnell, IL.  She worked for United Telephone Company for several years before working at Advance Transformer for 24 years.  Betty was currently working at HomeCare Select in Cassville, WI.  Betty enjoyed fishing, hunting and searching for ginseng.

     Betty is survived by her husband, Gene, Cassville, WI.; five step-children:  Gary (Karen) Anderson,  Monroe, WI., Christina (Keith) Jelle, Belleville, WI.; Lonna Arn, Monticello, WI,; Laura Anderson, Lodi, WI;. and Bill (Connie) Anderson, Monticello, WI;  13 step-grandchildren; and 21 step-great-grandchildren ,her mother, Germaine Metz, Monroe; WI, ;six brothers:  Frank (Lila) Dearth, Wiota, WI; Jim (Jo Ann) Dearth, Friendship,, WI; Bill (Nancy) Dearth, Oregon, WI; Roger (Bonnie) Dearth, Clinton, WI; John (Al) Dearth, Bellevue, NE  and Robert (Cheryl) Dearth, Monroe, IN; three sisters:  Margaret Wenger, Monroe, WI;. Karen (Pat) Boyce, Clinton, WI. and Mary Ann (Tom) Inman, Clinton, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Dearth; her step-father, Joe Metz; a brother-in-law, LaVerne Wenger and her best friend, Berdetta Reed.

     A Celebration of Life Service was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (250 S. Grant St.) in Lancaster with Reverend David Froemming officiating.  Friends called on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.  Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family. 

     In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. 

     Betty will always be remembered for her kind and loving spirit and for her love of nature and family.

 

Carl C. Andrews

     Carl C. Andrews, age 82, of New Berlin, formerly of Cuba City, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at his home.   He was born November 23, 1925, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Alberta (Clemens) Andrews.  He graduated from Cuba City High School.  Carl served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He attended and graduated from Platteville Teachers College.  Carl then earned his masters degree from Colorado College in Colorado Springs.  He married Norma J. Krogman on August 17, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington, WI.  During his teaching career, he taught at West Lima, Hartford, and Bloomington High Schools.  Carl was a teacher and vice principal at New Berlin West, and was the founding principal at New Berlin Eisenhower High School.  He was also a successful high school coach for both baseball and basketball.  He belonged to the New Berlin American Legion Post and was a charter member of VFW Post #8318 in Cuba City.  He was a member of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in West Allis.  Carl’s public service included many years with the New Berlin Park & Recreation Commission, the New Berlin Scholarship Committee, and the New Berlin Optimists.  He always put family first and loved travel, golf, all sports, and especially high school sports.

     He is survived by his wife, Norma Andrews, New Berlin; two children:  David (Sandra) Andrews, Waukesha; and Nancy (Robert) Reitman, Mequon; five grandchildren:  Michael Berndt, Megan (Jason) Mays, Sam Berndt, Benjamin Andrews, and Ryan Andrews; one great-grandchild, Avery Mays; two sisters:  Ruth (Francis) Eckerman, Madison; and Iva (David) Modrich, Raton, NM; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Carlson, Sussex; five brothers-in-law:  James Krogman, Cassville; Ernest (Jean) Krogman, Lancaster; Paul (Nelda) Krogman and Thomas (Evelyn) Krogman, both of Bloomington; and Fr. Philip Krogman, Green Lake; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Lee and Glen Andrews; and a sister-in-law, Mary Krogman.

     Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Philip Krogman officiating.  Burial, with military honors accorded by the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post #148 of Bloomington and the Cuba City VFW Post #8318, was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington.  Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington, and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the funeral home.