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Bonnie L. Jablonski

Bonnie L. Jablonski, age 58, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1949, in Owen-Withee, WI, the daughter of Paul and Virgean (Plaman) Rossow. Bonnie graduated from Pelican High School in Rhinelander and then attended a technical college. On February 12, 1969, Bonnie was united in marriage to Michael Jablonski in Wausau. After their marriage, Bonnie raised the children and volunteered at school with the kindergarten children. She later worked at Monroe Manor from 1982 until 1984 and then relocated to Grant County where she was employed at the Good Samaritan in Fennimore as an activity assistant for the past thirteen years. Bonnie enjoyed sewing, kitting and crocheting.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Jablonski, Lancaster; two sons, Robert (Faye) Jablonski, Fairfield, CA; Chris (Launa) Jablonski, Blackduck, MN; one daughter, Jessica Hale, Lancaster; and eight grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, Arlyn Rossow.

There was no funeral service or visitation. Private family burial will take place at a later date.

Merle Jamison

Merle Jamison, age 95, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on January 16, 1913, in Beetown, the daughter of James and Vina (Burton) Duncan. In October of 1929, Merle was united in marriage to LeRoy Jamison in Dubuque. After their marriage, the couple resided in Beetown for a short time before moving a few miles outside of Lancaster in January of 1947. The couple farmed there for many years. Merle enjoyed working on the farm, raising chickens, gardening and canning. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and great-great-great grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children: Zona Levins, East Dubuque, IL; Zena (Ted) Grattan, Lancaster; Vernetta Seippel, Lancaster; George (Diane) Jamison, Dubuque; and Charles Jamison, Lancaster; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Merle was preceded in death by her husband on June 21, 1977; two sons, LeRoy, Jr. and David; four brothers: Clyde, Lloyd, Jeff and Jim; two sisters: Belva Pascoe and Inga Reiser; three sons-in-law: Delbert Levins, Harold Chapman and Henry Seippel; her step-father, William Clauer; and one great-grandson, Tyler Houtakker.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Community Church in Lancaster with Pastor David Arevalo officiating. Burial was in Burns Cemetery, Beetown. Friends called on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jon L. Johnson

Jon L. Johnson, age 60, of Bagley, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at home. He was born October 1, 1947 in Cuba City, WI, the son of Lyle and Patricia (Doser) Johnson. Jon graduated from Potosi High School. He married Gwendolyn M. Brinkman on May 28, 1966 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Cassville. Jon was employed at the former Dubuque Packing Company. After its closure, he became an over the road owner/operator truck driver for Warren Transport. He dearly enjoyed spending time with his family. Jon and Gwen also enjoyed boating and fishing on the Mississippi River and traveling on their Harley’s.

Jon is survived by his wife, Gwen, Bagley; two sons: Jon Johnson, Jr., Cassville and Jim (Linda) Johnson, Waukesha; grandchildren: Sara, Amber, Jacob, Jasen, Justin, Verity, Peter, Jessica, Haley and Celia; and three great-grandchildren: Alexis, Gavin and Hailey; his father, Lyle Johnson, Potosi; two brothers: Donald (Nancy) Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of Potosi; his mother-in-law, Eileen Brinkman, Cassville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joyce Fishnick, Cassville; Gary (Carol) Brinkman, Cassville; Sandra (Gary) Adams, Cassville; Rick Brinkman, Cassville; Pat (Dave) Udelhoven, Soldatna, Alaska; Renee (Mick) Liebfried, Potosi; Mike Brinkman, Cassville and Jeff Brinkman, Cassville; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Johnson; grandson, Jon Paul Johnson; his father-in-law, Peter Brinkman and his brother-in-law, Walter Fishnick.

Funeral services was held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Settlement Cemetery, Cassville. Visitation was held Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home in Cassville. Friends also called after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home.