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 Virgil W. Eck
Virgil W. Eck, age 75, of
Potosi
died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 27, 1933 in
Ellenboro
Township,
the son of Raymond and Bernice (Hall) Eck.
Virgil attended
Elmdale
School,
Waterloo
Township.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951 and was stationed in
Germany
during the Korean Conflict.
Virgil married Karen Kay Schramm on January 9, 1965 in
Platteville.
Virgil worked
at John Deere for 30 years, retiring in 1985.
He also farmed in rural
Potosi.
Virgil enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his
grandchildren.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Kay, Potosi; eight children:
Troy (Barbara) Eck, Mentone, CA; Tom Eck, Slinger; Missy
(Dan) Kliebenstein, Potosi; Steven (Rebecca) Eck, Boscobel; Daniel
Eck, San Diego, CA; Doug Eck, Platteville; Linda (Paul) Hrupka,
Union Grove and Laurie (Fernando) Zapata, Boca Raton, FL; 21
grandchildren and one great-grandson; six brothers and sisters:
Vivian Alcott, Fennimore; Roger (Shirley) Eck, Tomah; Robert
(Phyllis) Eck, Lancaster; Clayton (Doris) Eck, Richland Center;
Lavon (Al) Miller, Madison and Betty (Paul) Pluemer, Platteville;
five sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jackie
and Stanley Eck; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Eck; a brother-in-law,
Keith Irish; three nephews and one niece.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2,
2008 at the Davies Memorial United Church of Christ in
Potosi
with Teri Hanson officiating.
Burial with
Military Honors was accorded by the Berg Averkamp VFW Post #5276
and the American Legion Post #473, both from Potosi
at British Hollow
Cemetery, Town of Potosi.
Family and friends were welcomed from 4 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July
1 at the Martin Funeral Home in
Potosi
and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church.
David G. Eckstein
David G. Eckstein, age 58, of Cassville, died on
Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence in Cassville.
He was born on December 9, 1949 in Mineral Point, the son of George and
June (Martin) Eckstein.
David attended school in Cassville and also attended the
University
of Wisconsin in
Platteville and Madison.
He was united in marriage to Linda Mastin and two children were born
to this union: Jason and
Jamie. In 1980, David
moved to Texas where
he resided for eleven years.
David was employed for a circuit board manufacturing company
during his time in Texas.
He later relocated to Cassville where he purchased Anker Inn
Supper Club. On September 23, 1996, David married Mary
Ann Bohringer. He sold
the supper club in 2006.
David enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and shooting pool.
He had a great sense of humor and was a loving husband,
father and grandpa.
Survivors include his
wife, Mary Ann Eckstein, Cassville; his two sons: Jason (Toni)
Eckstein, Dubuque, IA; Jamie Eckstein, Dubuque, IA; his mother, June
Eckstein, Cassville; three step-children:
Christopher (Nicki) Koehler, River Falls; Amy (Fiancé Clint
Bean) Koehler and Diana Koehler both of Cassville; eight
grandchildren; his sister, Bonnie (Gary) Kasper, Cassville; and a
niece, Brandi (Todd) Thiesen, Cassville.
In addition to his
father, David was preceded in death by a nephew, Jason Kasper.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, July 11, 2008,
at the Martin Funeral Home in Cassville at
11:00 a.m.
with Reverend Pamela Strakeljahn officiating.
Burial was in
St. Charles
Cemetery,
Cassville. Friends called
on
Friday, July 11, 2008,
from
9:00 a.m.
until time of services at the funeral home.
Blanche M. Edge
Blanche M. Edge, age 91, of
Lancaster, died on
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at
Grant Regional
Health Center
in Lancaster.
She was born on July 5, 1916, in Mount Hope,
WI, the daughter of James and Mabel (Neeley)
Clark. Blanche married
Edward Walker on December
1, 1935, in Galena,
IL.
He preceded her in death in 1980.
Blanche was employed at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in
Lancaster, retiring in 1972.
She was a member of the Lancaster
and Fennimore
United
Methodist Church.
Blanche was also a member of the Grant Regional Hospital
Auxiliary and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting.
She later married Ermil Edge on April 21, 1989.
He preceded her in death in 1990.
Surviving are her
children: Marlene
Bliskey, DePere; Arlyn (Maxine) Walker,
Reno,
NV; Geri (Dick) Austin,
Mineral Point; Gerald (Mary) Walker, Delavan; 11 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; a
sister-in-law, Hattie Clark, Lancaster; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her husbands, Edward and Ermil; a son, James Walker; a grandson,
Jason Walker; three brothers, John, Frank and James Clark; four
sisters: Mildred Cohen, Glenys Jozefowicz, Velma Walker, and Alice
Miller.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, March 8, 2008,
at
11:00 a.m.
at
Lancaster
United
Methodist
Church
with Rev. Barbara Cook officiating.
Burial was in
Hillside
Cemetery,
Lancaster.
Friends called on
Friday, March 7, 2008,
from
5:00 p.m.
until
7:00 p.m.
at Schwartz Funeral Home in
Lancaster
and from
10:00 a.m.
until time of services at the church on
Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Rose Ella Ehlen
Rose
Ella Ehlen, age 96, of Potosi,
died Tuesday, July 8, 2008,
at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.
She was born on
August 19, 1911, in Bay Robert Newfoundland,
Canada, the daughter of Elisha and
Lillian (White) Earle.
She came to the United States
in 1929. Rose lived in
New York
and was employed as a housekeeper and nanny for two boys.
On November 3, 1943,
Rose was united in marriage to Clarence A. “Pete” Ehlen in
New York.
After their marriage, the couple moved to rural
Potosi where they farmed for about forty
years. Upon retirement,
the couple moved into Potosi.
Rose was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
She loved to play cards and have fish fry’s with family and
friends. Rose also loved
playing Bingo, making crafts, knitting, and crocheting.
She had a green thumb and a big garden.
Survivors include her
four children: Clarence
Ehlen, Mary (Jim) Haas, Joe (Joan) Ehlen, and Ray (Sue) Ehlen, all
of Potosi; 13
grandchildren: Todd
(Sandy) Ehlen, Tim (Marissa) Ehlen, Shari (Jim) Mergen, Sheila
(Mike) McKillip; Shelby (Aarin) Schaefer, Joe (Dawn) Haas, Beth
(Kevin) Flesch, Tom (Sonia) Haas, Amy (friend Tim) Haas, Josh
(Kerri) Ehlen, Jarda, Kacie, and Kyi Ehlen; 21 great-grandchildren;
five step-great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandson; other
relatives and many friends.
In addition to her
parents, Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on
December 15, 1992; a
grandson, Michael Haas, and one brother, John Earle.
Funeral services were held on
Friday, July 11, 2008,
at
2:00 p.m.
at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Bernard Rott
officiating. Burial was
in
St.
Andrew
Cemetery,
Tennyson. Friends called on
Thursday, July 10, 2008
from
4:00 p.m.
until
7:00 p.m.
at the Martin Funeral Home in
Potosi
and from
1:00 p.m.
until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Korey D. Eng
Korey D. Eng, age 41, of Potosi, died on Saturday,
August 30, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster,
following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born on June
27, 1967, in Richland
Center.
He graduated from Lancaster
High School in 1985.
On November 24,
1987, Korey was united in marriage to Christine S. Ready
in Holbrook,
AZ.
He was employed with Wolf Farms.
Korey was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting.
He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his
wife, Christine, Potosi; his children:
Ashley (fiancé Matthew Abing) Eng, Lancaster; Danielle (Adam
Foster) Eng, Darlington; Tyler Eng, Lancaster; granddaughter,
Adrianna Abing and grandson, Landon Foster; brothers:
Calvin Hardy, Roxbury, WI; Kyrie (Heidi) Eng, Pinetop, AZ;
sisters: Judith (Philip)
Wagner, Lancaster; Jacqueline (Steve) Hess, Glendale, AZ; Amy Jo
Maahs, Glen Haven; mother-in-law, Kathy (Rod ) Kalish, LaCrosse;
father-in-law, Donald (Janet) Ready, Fennimore; grandmother-in-law,
Evelyn Sturmer, Lancaster.
Korey was preceded in
death by his mother, Mary Ann Eng and a niece, Cindra Ann Wagner.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, September 4, 2008,
at
10:30 a.m.
at the Lancaster Congregational Church with
Pastor Mark Hoehne
officiating. Burial was
in
Boice
Prairie
Cemetery,
Potosi
Township.
Friends called on
Wednesday, September 3, 2008,
from
3:00 p.m.
until
8:00 p.m.
at the Lancaster Congregational Church and from
9:30 a.m.
until time of services on Thursday.
In lieu of plants and flowers, a Korey D. Eng memorial fund
has been established.
We wish to extend our sincere
gratitude to Emmett Terwilliger, Jr. for his guidance, generosity,
and mentoring throughout Korey’s life.
Maurice A. Enke
Maurice A. Enke, age 82,
of Patch Grove, died on
Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at the
Lancaster Care
Center.
He was born on June 30, 1926, in Patch Grove,
WI, the son of Alvin and Sadie (Wilkenson)
Enke. He attended school
in Patch Grove. He
married Genevieve Deakins and she preceded him in death in January
of 1999. Maurice farmed
in the Patch Grove area all his life.
His farm was a 3-H farm – Hereford,
Holsteins, and horses.
Maurice milked cows until 1989 and raised beef cattle until a
few years ago. Horses
were a big part of his life.
He brought the cows in by riding horseback.
He enjoyed teams of horses, rodeo, breaking horses, and often
had his horse and buggy in parades.
He was a big supporter of the Blakes Prairie parades.
Maurice enjoyed his family and especially loved his
great-granddaughter, Taylor.
He is survived by his
stepson, Gary (Becky) Wilkinson, Belmont; his brother, Charles
(Phyllis) Enke, Prairie du Chien; and numerous nieces, nephews,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife,
he was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdaughter, Tonya
Vogel; and his sister-in-law, Irene Enke.
Funeral services were held at
2:00 p.m.
on
Thursday, July 3, 2008
at the Martin Funeral Home in
Bloomington
with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating.
Burial was in
Union
Nagle
Cemetery,
Patch
Grove
Township.
Visitation was held from
12:00
noon
until the time of services at the funeral home on Thursday.
Roger D. Esser
Roger D. Esser,
age 72, of Bagley, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Prairie
Maison in Prairie du Chien after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 21, 1935 in Wyalusing Township, WI, the
son of Harry and Fern (Clark) Esser.
Roger graduated from Bagley High School and enlisted in the
U.S. Army. He farmed all
of his life in the Brodtville area.
Roger loved a good game of euchre, playing pool, and chopping
wood.
He is survived by his
daughter, Lori (Randy) O’Brien, Boscobel; six grandchildren; many
great-grandchildren; his sister, Lavonne (Milton) Ellis, Prairie du
Chien; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his parents.
Funeral services were
held on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Martin
Funeral Home in Bloomington with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke
officiating. Burial was
in Brodtville Cemetery, Wyalusing Township.
Visitation was held Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 9:00
a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
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