Archived Services - C

     David J. Campbell, of Riverview, FL, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2008, at his residence.  He was born on June 27, 1949, in Lancaster, the son of Harlan and Catherine (Briel) Campbell.  David graduated from Bloomington High School in 1967.  He received his Bachelors of Sociology from University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 1971.  David later received his Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington, St. Louis, MO, in 1973.  In 1975, he founded the Osceola Mental Health Agency.  The agency continues to serve children and adults in the Florida communities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud with behavioral health issues.  David served as the Executive Director and for the following twenty-five years, oversaw the growth and expansion of a plethora of services and programs to anyone in need.

     He is survived by his perfect daughter, Catherine “Kitty” Campbell, and wife, Rochelle, both of Potosi; his most beloved sister, Julie (Dan) Hermsen, Bloomington; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

     David was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan, Catherine Mason, and Clive “Pete” Mason.

     Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul Liberty Ridge Church with Rev. Martin Yeager officiating.  Burial was in the Liberty Ridge Cemetery.  Friends called on Sunday, September 7, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

     Jerry A. Cardey, age 72, of Potosi died Friday, November 28, 2008 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster.  He was born on March 15, 1936 in Waterloo Township, Grant County, the son of Ellsworth and Birdie (Johnson) Cardey.  Jerry attended Elmdale School and graduated from Potosi High School.  He was united in marriage to Harriet Thill on August 1, 1959 in Potosi.  Jerry worked as a television repairman for Murray Electric of Lancaster for 31 years.  He also tended bar in Potosi. 

       Jerry was a member of Davies Memorial United Church of Christ in Potosi and served as a deacon.  He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Warren’s #4 FA&M in Potosi.  Jerry liked to hunt, fish, play golf and he loved to attend his grandchildren’s activities.  His grandchildren were his greatest joy.

       Jerry is survived by his wife, Harriet of 49 years; his three children, Tim Cardey (fiancé, Tami), Potosi, Rick (Angie) Cardey, Rib Lake and Amy (Tony) Gehl, Peosta, IA; six grandchildren, Teri Cardey, Madison, Kurt Cardey, Potosi, Jordan and Kaitlyn Cardey, Rib Lake and Madeline and Zachary Gehl, Peosta, IA; Tami’s children, Danielle and Dana; two nieces and two nephews, Ronnie (Deb) Walker, Soldotna, AK, Shirley (Dick) Schiffman, Potosi, Jackie (Richard) Friesen, Cuba City and David Gassen, Potosi.

       He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Veva Thill; his granddaughter, Tami Jo Cardey and his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Cletus Gassen.

       Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi with Teri A. Hanson officiating.  Burial was held in Van Buren Cemetery, Town of Potosi.  Family and friends were welcome on Sunday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. where there was a Masonic Service at 6:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services all at the funeral home. 

       The Cardey family would like to thank all the staff at Orchard Manor for the excellent care Jerry received these past 4 ½ years.

Helen M. Cooley

   Helen M. Cooley, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Orchard Manor after a short illness.  She was born on July 21, 1922 in Platteville, WI, the daughter of William and Cordelia (Holzer) Sherwin. 

     Helen was always a homemaker.  Her mother died when she was six years old.  She attended school in Platteville.  When she was 14, Helen kept house for her father and brothers after her sisters left home.  After her father died in 1941, she moved to Lancaster to live with her sister, Frances.  Helen met and married Carl Cooley on November 18, 1942 and together they farmed in Beetown township for 40 years, raising a family of six children.  They moved to Lancaster in 1982 as the sons took over the farm.  They celebrated their 47^th wedding anniversary prior to Carls death in June of 1990. 

     Helen loved her family and looked forward to them dropping by and raiding her cookie jar for chocolate chip cookies or her apple pie.  Even the grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew where to find them.  She loved to babysit for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she felt that spoiling them was her job. 

      Helen was a member of the Beetown Busy Braves 4-H Club for many years and the Grant County Farm Bureau, serving on various boards.  She was elected Mrs. Farm Bureau in 1981.  Helen volunteered at the Lancaster Care Center, helping residents play bingo.  She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church.  Helen liked to play cards, bake, tend to her flowers and bum around as she put it.  One of her favorite sayings was “give me flowers now, not when I’m dead.”

      Helen is survived by her six children:  David Cooley, Bloomington, James (Gloria) Cooley, Lancaster, Barbara Cooley, Marion, IA, Michael (Geri), Gary “Doc” (Ann) and Kevin Cooley, all of Lancaster; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Frances Reuter, Platteville; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Cooley, Bloomington; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cooley and Kathleen Sherwin both of Lancaster and Jeanette Sherwin, Platteville

     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl; her sister, Geneieve Losch; four brothers, Clarence, Raymond, Guerdon and Donald Sherwin.

      Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating.  Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.  Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of the services all at the church.  In lieu of plants and flowers, a Helen M. Cooley memorial fund has been established.  Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is serving the family. 

     Harry V. Cooper, age 85 of Patch Grove, died on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.  He was born on September 16, 1923, in Bloomington, the son of Milton and Belva (Bohringer) Cooper.  He graduated from Patch Grove High School in 1942.  Harry enlisted with the United States Army and served during WW II, Korean War and the Cold War.  On January 13, 1950, Harry was united in marriage to Bernice Messling in Colorado Springs, CO.  He was a member of the Hanley Ariss Millin American Legion Post No. 5 of Patch Grove and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping.  Harry was a Postmaster at Patch Grove Postal Office for several years.

     Survivors include his wife, Bernice Cooper of Patch Grove; his six children:  Dennis (Alfiya) Cooper, Mt. Hope; Rickie Cooper, Patch Grove; Janice (Larry) Rider, Prairie du Chien; Pamela (Randy) Dressler, Patch Grove; Jack (Sylvia) Cooper, Patch Grove; Connie (Alan) Ruff, Farmersburg, IA; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

     Harry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harley, William, and Russell.

       Funeral services were held on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating.  Burial with military honors was in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington Township.  Friends called on Monday, October 27, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.  In lieu of plants and flowers, a Harry V. Cooper memorial fund has been established.