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DOROTHY MARA
Dorothy G. Mara, 86, Davenport died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Genesis
West Medical Center, Davenport, after a brief illness.
Dorothy was born January 2, 1916 in Prairie du Chien to Matthew and Mary
(Mezera) Sebastian. She married
Clarence L. Mara April 10, 1940 in
Prairie du Chien.
She and her husband had farmed together in Prairie du Chien before
moving to Davenport. She was then employed by the Dioceses of Davenport
at St. Vincent's Center. Her memberships include St. Mary's Catholic
Church and the Altar and Rosary of St. Mary's. Her hobbies consisted of
a wide range of interest including, canning, cooking, baking, gardening
and sewing. She was always busy sewing for the St. Mary's bazaars and
enjoyed a good garage sale. Her children, grandchildren and friends
played a special role in her life. She will be dearly missed by all of
them.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence; her children, Roger Mara,
Carmel, Ind.; Marilyn Sandler, Bettendorf; Ron Mara, Davenport; Jim
Mara, Levelland, Texas and Sharon Hobart, Davenport; 12 grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Celebration of Life services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Davenport. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport assisted
the family. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
ALTHEA DRAKE
Althea Claudine Drake, 79, of Gays Mills, passed away March 31, 2002 at
the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse.
She was born in Chandlerville, Ill., on Sept. 12, 1922 to Claude and
Edith (Schoonover) Armstrong. She and her seven siblings were orphaned
and separated when she was six, Claudine was raised in the foster home
of Rymond and Florence Cooper in Chandlerville, Ill. She married
Vilas
Drake on Nov. 24, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa, he preceded her in death Aug.
12, 1988. They lived in the Muscoda and Marietta Valley areas in the
early years of their marriage. In 1947 they moved to the Robert Atwood
Farm which they later bought. In 1980 they moved to their present home
on the north side of Gays Mills.
Claudine was very active in the Gays Mills United Methodist Church for
55 years, serving as United Methodist Women President for 23 years. She
enjoyed gardening, and was an excellent cook. She was a hard working
farm wife and raised five children, Charles, Patty, Sharon, DuWayne, and
Mark.
She is survived by her children: Charles C. Drake, LaCrosse; Patty
(Johnny) Helgerson, Coon Valley; and Patty's sons, David and his fiance
Jane Kunde of Marshall; and Gary (Marcia) of Viroqua; and their
children, Rachel, Derek and Kelsie. Also by her daughter, Sharon of
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; DuWayne's wife, Verna, and their three
daughters, Jennifer, Shelly, and Anne of Westby; and her son, Mark of
Gays Mills; and by a sister, Cleo Duncan of DeKalb, Ill., many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her son DuWayne
in 1999; and by six brothers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday April 5, at the Gays Mills
United Methodist Church. Pastors Nancy Allen and Jeanne Jones will
officiate. Burial will follow in the Gays Mills cemetery. Visitation
will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at the
Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills, and at the church
on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
TERRELL HEDEMAN
Terrell R. Hedeman, 57, of McGregor formerly of Round Lake, Ill., died
Monday, March 4, 2002 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse,
following an extended illness.
Terry was born Oct. 21, 1944 in McGregor to Elmer and Nelda Mae
(Wheeler) Hedeman. He graduated from MarMac High School in 1962 and
later the Brown institute of Broadcasting and University of Wisconsin
in Business Administration. He had an extensive career in broadcasting,
working with WPRE in Prairie du Chien, KMA & KFMF in Shenandoah, Iowa,
WFYR and WGCI in Chicago, Ill. He was well known for "The Disco Van"
performances at the International Film Festival in Chicago.
He is survived by his constant companion "Buffy," his parents, Elmer and
Nelda Hedeman and grandmother Clara Ward all of McGregor; three sisters:
Rinda (Terry) Ferguson, Diane (Richard) Dohse, and Marlys (Albert) Hill
all of Marquette; three brothers: Kevin (Susan) Hedeman of Raleigh, NC;
Brian (Teresa) Hedeman of Eagan, Minn; Scott (Kim) Hedeman of Cedar
Rapids and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Sat., April 6, 2002 at Pleasant Grove cemetery,
McGregor. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the American
Legion Hall in McGregor following the service. Thornburg-Hanson Funeral
Home of McGregor assisted the family.
DOROTHY SCHLITTER
Dorothy M. Schlitter, 88, of Davenport, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March
26, 2002 at the Kahl Home for the Aged & Infirm.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1914 at Waterville, Iowa, the daughter of
Vincent and Rose (Vavruska) Benda. She married
Raymond Schlitter on Oct.
9, 1943 at Cherry Mound. He preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1994.
She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Schlitter, Davenport and Rita
(Burgess) Walker of Rock Island; two sons: David (Sharon) Schlitter, and
Donald Schlitter both of Davenport; three grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cecilia Benda, Prairie du Chien, and
Rose (Jack) Rebholz of Madison.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents,
four brothers: Andrew Benda, Vincent Benda, Jr., Wilfred Benda, Lawrence
Benda; five sisters: Bertha Anderson, Mary Benda, Alice Flom, Angela
Benda, Teresa Heisig.
MINNIE RUTH OLSON
Minnie R. Olson, 93, originally from the Seneca area, passed away
Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in the Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home, Soldiers
Grove.
She was born in the Township of Seneca, Crawford County July 15, 1908,
the daughter of John and Rachel (Hjelle) Munson. She married
Tilman T.
Olson, June 17, 1931 at Utica Lutheran Church; he preceded her in death
on Aug. 21, 1981; she was also preceded in death by her parents and her
sister, Ethel Munson on Jan. 31, 2002.
She is survived by her five children: Janet (Harry) McKinley, Kenosha;
Elmer (Betty) Olson of Whitley City, Kentucky, Leonard (Illene) Olson,
Gays Mills, John (Betty) Olson of Kenosha; and Tom (Phyllis) Olson,
Seneca; by fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren,
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 30 in the Utica Lutheran Church
with Pastor Gloria Friedrich officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery. Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home of Gays Mills assisted
the family.
JAMES WHITTENHALL
James S. Whittenhall, Sr., 70, of Eastman and formerly of Chicago, Ill.,
died Friday, March 29, 2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Chicago, Ill., son of James and Helen
(Kwasiborski) Morell.
He married
Patricia Hettel on Aug. 2, 1951 in Butterfield, MO. He worked
as a machinist for Apex Tool in Rolling Meadows, Ill., for 28 years
until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid wood-worker.
Jim was a devoted husband and a loving father, Grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Whittenhall of Eastman; Four sons:
James Jr. (Diane) of Cary, Ill., Thomas (Gale) of Carol Stream, Ill.,
Phillip (Pamela) of Genoa, Ill., and Patrick (Colette) of Bartlett,
Ill.; three daughters: Judith (Scott) Schwegel of Parker, Colo., Barbara
(Gary) Blake of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Nancy (Brian) Gifford of Glen
Mills, PA., three brothers: Kenneth (Fran) of Blingbrook, Ill., Richard
(Mickey) of Springfield, MO., and Paul Jr. (Maryann) of Chicago, Ill.,
22 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother Charles.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the Seneca United
Methodist Church in Seneca, Rev. Nancy Allen officiating. Interment will
be Tuesday, April 2, at the Bluff City cemetery in Elgin, Ill., with a
graveside service at noon. Friends may call at the church on Monday,
April 1 from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers
memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospice Program
or St. Jude's Cancer Research Center.
HELEN FLEMING
Helen F. Fleming, 91, passed away March 29, 2002 at the Sannes Skogdalen
Nursing Home, Soldiers Grove.
She was born Sept. 25, 1910 rural Gays Mills, the daughter of Patrick
and Sarah (Frache) Fleming.
Helen was the former owner and operator of the Mi-Lady Beauty Salon in
Gays Mills. She was a life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and
a member of the PCCW.
Surviving are six nieces, Marita Crowley of Melrose, Mass., Theresa
(Wayne) Levi of Onalaska, Sr. Jane Boland, OP of Sisinawa, Helen (Mike)
Melde of Lansing, Connie (Tom) Smith of West Bend, and Sally (Gary)
Norton of LaCrosse; by three nephews, Pat Boland of Gays Mills, Fritz
Boland of Boscobel, and Pat Fleming of Madison.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary (Dave) Boland and Tessie
Fleming and two brothers, Leo and Christopher Fleming.
A mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the
St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Langer will officiate. Burial
will follow in St. Mary's Catholic cemetery. Visitation will be at the
church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The
Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home, Gays Mills is assisting the
family.
MARTHA WACHTER
Martha C. Wachter, 96, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, March 30,
2002 at the Prairie Health Care Center.
She was born June 8, 1905 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Peter and
Catherine (Mertz) Wagner.
She married
Edward Wachter on Feb. 22, 1927. Together they farmed in the
Harpers Ferry, Iowa and Prairie du Chien area. Edward preceded her in
death on May 10, 1964. Martha was an avid gardener, especially flowers.
She is survived by a son, John (Margaret) Wachter of Prairie du Chien;
two daughters: Evelyn Picha and Florence Becwar both of Prairie du
Chien; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers:
Art, Lawrence, Ted, Frank, Harold and Harvey, along with three sisters:
Viola, Henrietta and Olive, and her parents.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Johns
Catholic Church, Rev. John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the
Calvary cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Monday,
April 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du
Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 7:30 p.m.
EVELYN SCHNEIDER
Evelyn Schneider, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Wednesday, March 27,
2002 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1911 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Otto and
Anna (Hendricks) Zabel. She married
Louis Schneider on Oct. 3, 1960 at
St. Gabriels Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on
Oct. 3, 2000.
She worked as a bookkeeper for the Otto Insurance Agency and later for
St. Gabriels Parish, both in Prairie du Chien.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, a special nephew: Don (Trudy)
Hackett of Marquette, Iowa. She was preceded in death by three brothers:
Ervan, Alfred and Cyril Zabel, and two sisters: Veronica Hackett and
Rosemary Zabel.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 30 at St. Gabriels Catholic
Church, with burial in the Calvary cemetery in Prairie du Chien.
The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
Mon. March 25, 2002
MARY SZABO
Mary Elizabeth Ferguson Szabo, 74,Castalia, Iowa, passed away Monday,
March 18, 2002, in Veterans Memorial Hospital at Waukon, Iowa.
Wed. March 20, 2002
