Advertisement Norma L. Johnson
ONALASKA — Norma L. Johnson, 82, of Onalaska died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born in Adams County, Wis., on Dec. 10, 1927, to William and Mabel (Campfield) Thompson. On July 2, 1944, she married Roderick P. Johnson in Onalaska.
After raising her family, Norma went to work at K-Mart where she worked for over 20 years. She then went on to work in the cafeterias at both Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School for the past 18 years.
Norma was an active member of American Legion Post 336 Auxiliary for over 40 years. She was a wonderful homemaker and an excellent cook. She also enjoyed gardening and knitting and in her younger years she loved to golf and bowl.
Norma is survived by her husband, Rod; her four children, Donald (Bonnie) Johnson of La Crosse, Linda (Michael) Schuttenhelm of Green Bay, Susan (Michael) Renehan of Silverdale, Wash., and Rodney Johnson of Onalaska; nine grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel; her stepfather, Fred Morrison; and one sister, Vivian Elsen.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska. The Rev. E. Marlene Pankonin will officiate. Burial will follow in Asbury Cemetery on Brice Prairie. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Randolf "Randy" B. Coelin
HOLMEN — Randolf “Randy” B. Coelin, 43, of Holmen passed away quietly in his sleep Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at his home.
He was born July 4, 1966, in Kenosha, Wis., to Eugene and Dorothy (Denson) Coelin. Randy attended West Salem High School and WWTC in La Crosse. He worked construction in California for over 10 years and also held several managerial and voluntary positions in the La Crosse area. Randy enjoyed helping people and was a friend to many. He loved animals and had a special place in his heart for the pets he had. Randy will always be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy; three sisters, Pamela (Dan Dooge) Walgren, Debirah K. (Ambrose) Howardson and Kathleen Nontelle; four brothers, Larry Coelin, Kim (Traci) Coelin, David (Melissa) Coelin and his twin, Richard (Kitty) Coelin; a stepbrother, Allen Peterson; a longtime family friend, Christiaan Gilbertson; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Dennis.
In accordance with Randy’s wishes, his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date, which will be announced by Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem.
Donna M. Niebuhr
ONALASKA - Donna Niebuhr, 75, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, with her family by her bedside.
She was born in La Crosse on July 2, 1934, to Martin and Eva (Brosig) Thorson. She married Godfrey Norbert Meier, and together had two children; they divorced and she later married Robert (Rocky) Niebuhr.
She is survived by a son, Loran Meier of Deerfield, Wis.; a daughter, Lynn Meier (Bob Johnson) of Onalaska; a sister, Beverly Miller; a brother, David Thorson; grandchildren, Joe (Kim) Meier, Michelle (Paul) Wuensch, Karl Fischer Jr., Shannon Meier, Jnell (Mark) Goyette and Loran Meier; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Jimmy, Roland, Blaine and Kenneth.
She will always be with us and will always be remembered as "Goofy Grandma" and "Grandma Ho Ho". She was a lifelong collector of Santas and even in her last failing years on her best days would "cook up a storm" for company to come. She also loved playing cards with her friend, Marna.
Per Donna’s request there will be a graveside service and a celebration of life at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Lynn Meier, 1021 Main St., Onalaska, WI, 54650. Dickinson Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Information and online condolences may be given to the family at www.dickinsonfuneralhomes.com.
When I Go
When I’ve come to the end of life’s journey and there is no more. Always remember my smile. Forget any unkind words and heartaches, remember the good I have done. Remember I have went through some hard battles and won, ere at the close of the day. Please don’t grieve for my leaving, I don’t want you to be sad for a day. But come and remember the place I lay and spend a few moments beside me and remember the best.
I love you all,
Grandma
