Advertisement Donald C. Berg
ONALASKA — Donald C. Berg, 84, of Onalaska died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska.
He was born March 30, 1925, in Minneapolis to Oscar and Theolina (Pladsen) Berg. Don served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Jeanne M. Linek on Sept. 2, 1948 in Minneapolis. Don had worked as a soil conservationist for the USDA’s Soil Conservation Service for 30 years.
He is survived by three children, Dr. Laurence (Catherine) Berg of Onalaska, Elizabeth (Jim) Lile of Lakewood, Colo., and Kristen (Dirk Grupe) Berg of State College, Pa.; six grandchildren, Erika (Matt) Jungwirth, Anthony (Ariel) Berg, Phoebe Lile, Renee Lile, Dylan Grupe and Gavin Grupe; and a great-granddaughter, Layla Michelle Berg.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Committal services will be held at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
Jess Ondell
LA CROSSE -- Jess Ondell was born May 27, 1921, in Adelaide, S.D., to Jess and Martha (Papke) Ondell. He died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse.
Jess is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; his children, Todd (Deb) Ondell of La Crosse, Rochelle Ondell of Park City, Utah, and Dane (Cindy) Ondell of Holmen; four grandchildren, Bryce of Las Vegas, Chelsey of Minneapolis, Haley of Madison and Jess of Holmen.
A celebration honoring Jess will be held from noon to 2 p.m. July 17 at the Cleary Center, 615 East Ave. N., La Crosse.
Memorials may be directed to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation or to Gundersen Lutheran Foundation.
God speed and sleep well good friend.
Dickinson Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Diane L. Betthauser
HOLMEN — Diane L. Betthauser, 45, of Holmen lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at her home.
She was born in Black River Falls on Jan. 2, 1964, to Donald and Violet (Laufenburg) Olson. Diane loved to sing karaoke and cook and do crafts with her kids.
In addition to her father of Black River Falls, she is survived by her four children, Josh Olver of Holmen, Jonathon Betthauser of Holmen, Zabrina Johnson of Osseo, Wis., and Pamela Betthauser of Holmen; one brother, Michael (Julie) Olson of Holmen; and her nephew, Patrick Olson of Holmen. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Squaw Creek Lutheran Church in Black River Falls. Pastor Thoreson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
Dorothy A. Borchert
ONALASKA — Dorothy A. Borchert, 87, of Onalaska died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Onalaska United Methodist Church in Onalaska. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in North Bend. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Fossum Funeral Home in Onalaska and 10 a.m. to services Saturday at the church. A complete obituary will follow.
Sharon Sue Every
Sharon Sue Every, 66, of La Crosse passed away at her home in the loving arms of her husband and surrounded by her family, Monday, June 1, 2009, after a hard-fought 10-year battle with cancer.
She was born on Aug. 13, 1942, in La Crosse to Albert and Margaret (Lindner) Byers and graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1960. On Jan. 21, 1961, she married Gerald V. Every at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in La Crosse.
Sharon was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed her many hours caring for her family as well as spending time at the family boathouse, fishing, camping and playing softball. She also loved watching her grandkids play ball as well as watching the Brewers and Cubs. She was passionate about her cooking and baking and made the best chocolate chip cookies. Sharon was also known for her beautifully grown flowers.
In addition to her husband, Gerald, Sharon is survived by her children, Jerry “Queak” (Jody) Every of La Crosse, Michael Every of Roseglen, N.D., Wendy (Rick) Pfennig of La Crosse and Mark Every of Holmen; 10 grandchildren, Preston Every, Allison, Jordan and Sydney Every, Julie Every, Jessica, Cody and Shelby Pfennig and Austin and Lynzie Every; a brother, Richard (Lois) Byers of Austin, Texas; a sister, Marjorie Paletta of La Crosse; a stepbrother, Vern Brown of La Crosse; as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Janice Horschak.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in La Crosse, with the Rev. Roger Hjelle officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse and at the church Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.
Memorials are suggested to Franciscan-Skemp Hospice Program or La Crosse Central High School Booster Club.
Gerald ‘Jerry’ T. Stellick
MINDORO — Gerald “Jerry” T. Stellick, 56, of Mindoro died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse and at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A complete obituary will follow.
