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NANCY CLARK
Nancy Arms Clark, born August 7, 1941; died October 12, 2003. Nancy loved life
and lived it to the fullest. To give an account of her life will take up more
space than available. So instead, a list of highlights is presented here . . .
Nancy was born in Rockford, Ill. As a toddler she moved to Prairie du Chien
with her mother Emma and her brother Don. Shortly after she welcomed a baby brother Bud.
This family raised her along with her extended family Granpa Chumpy,
Special Aunt Rosie and Uncle George. Nancy soon became an active helper
in the garden. Her love for the earth and gardening followed her throughout
her life. She was always ready to go on an extended expedition whenever possible.
She attended St. John's Grade School and St. Mary's Academy in Prairie du Chien.
After graduation she worked for the General Telephone Co. until she met
and married
Jack Clark. Jack and Nancy lived several places and finally
settled in Janesville. Nancy soon became very busy raising five children,
Greg, Michel, Renee, Dan and Darren. They were the love of her life!
She found life busy keeping up with her children. Even with a full
schedule, she made time to get her Real Estate license and found
success in this new career. In her 40's she decided to go back to college.
She attended UW Madison and graduated with honors with a degree
in Earth Sciences. At age 50, with children grown and degree in hand,
off to Texas she went which was a destination she often dreamed of.
She taught in the public school system until taking a teaching position
at Texas Juvenile Correctional Facility. She taught there until
her illness brought her back to Wisconsin in 2000. The past three years,
Nancy has fought a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy will be sadly miss
by her children: Greg, Michel and Laura, Dan and special friend Lisa,
Renee and Steve, and Darren and Irene; grandchildren, Jordan, Riley,
Delaney, Matthew, Shelby, Mackenzie and Taylor; her brother Bud and
wife Ginger. She is also survived by her half brothers, Don and Lee and
many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceding her in death is her mother Emma, father Lewis, a special
Aunt Rosie and grandson Mitchell Clark. "We come from the earth, we
return to the earth and in between we garden." There will be a memorial
service in Nancy Clark's honor at a later date.
ANDREW NASH
Andrew "Andy" Nash Jr., 82, of Madison, died on Saturday, October 4, 2003,
at the VA Hospital. Andy was born on July 29, 1921 in Miles City, Montana
to Andrew and Nora Nash. He graduated from Lansing, Iowa High School in 1940.
He then attended Vocational School in LaCrosse from 1940-1942. Andy married
Juanita West in Viroqua, WI, on February 20, 1943. In World War II he served
in the Pacific Theater in the U.S. Army Ha. Co. 72nd Mortar Battalion
attached to the 5th Amphibian Marines. After his service Andy worked
as an auto mechanic for 35 years. He served with the Army National Guard
as a Warrant Officer and the Air National Guard from which he retired as a
Master Sergeant in 1979. While Andy was a member of the 115th CAM Squad,
Wisconsin Air National Guard Traffic Safety Patrol, he was honored by
Governor Knowles for saving the lives of two children. Andy was a member
of Lakeview Lutheran Church, American Legion 333, a charter and life member
of VFW Post 8483 and life member of D.A.V. Chapter #2. He is survived by his
wife Juanita; one son, John (Karen) Nash of Madison; four daughters,
Janice (Gary) LaRue of Sun Prairie, Joan (Paul) Watkins of New Glarus,
Candace (Gerald) Doucette of New Bern, NC and Lori Nash of Madison;
12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his daughter, Judith, his parents, brother, Sam and sister, Evelyn.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 9, 2003 at Lakeview
Lutheran Church, 4001 Mandrake, Road, with Reverend Dean Kirst officiating.
Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens cemetery. The Ryan Funeral Home
assisted the family. Andy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather
and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
EDWARD WILSON
Edward "Ed" Hoskins Wilson, 64,of Waterloo, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003,
at home of complications resulting from prostate cancer. He was born April 15, 1939,
in Chicago, Ill., son of Edward Latimer and Harriet Hoskins Wilson. He married
Susan Mast on February 9, 1963, in San Diego, Calif. where Ed was stationed
aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Lofberg. Ed was a graduate of the University of Iowa.
Following his military service, he worked as Marketing Director for
Winnebago Industries, Inc. in Forest City, Iowa before moving to Waterloo.
Until his retirement, Ed was president of Iowa Show Productions, Inc. which
produced annual sports, home, boat and antique shows in northeast Iowa.
Ed was active in many civic organizations including past president of the
Waterloo Rotary Club, past district Governor of Rotary District 5970,
Rotary Group Study team leader to England, member of the Waterloo Convention
and Visitors Bureau, past chair of the Black Hawk County Conservation Board,
member of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, past treasurer of the
International Sports Show Producers Association, member of the
Clear Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and past
president of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Board. Surviving are his
wife of 40 years, Sue; two sons, Edward "Ted" (Karen) of La Crosse,
and Michael (Jennifer) of Alexandria, Va. and two granddaughters, Tegan and Emma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Latimer and Harriet Hoskins Wilson.
Services were Friday, October 10, at the First Congregational Church in Waterloo.
A memorial visitation was held at the Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories,
An Overton Family Service Thursday. Messages of condolence may be left for the
family at the website www.overtonservice.com. Burial will be at sea at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
JULIA STEINBERG
Julia Steinberg 99, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003,
at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1903,
in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Stanley and Anna (Souhrada) Marousek.
She married
Robert Steinberg in 1924, at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien.
He preceded her in death in 1969. Julia worked in the family business, Marousek's
Bakery for many years and served as the treasurer for St. Peter Church for over 25 years.
She is survived by a daughter Charlene Steinberg of Sheboygan. She was preceded
in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers; Stanley and Joseph Marousek,
along with a sister Polly Bodamer. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 15,
at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating,
with burial in the Evergreen cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call
on Tuesday, Oct. from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien,
and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.
FLORENTINE NIES
Florentine F. Nies, 85, Patch Grove, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at Prairie du Chien
Memorial Hospital. She was born August 4, 1918 in Darlington, the daughter of Elmer and
Josephine (Cornelius) Knautz. On August 4, 1943, she married
Max Nies in Darlington.
Mrs. Nies (or Tina, as her special education students called her) was a graduate of
Platteville Teachers' College and a longtime school teacher in the West Grant School
District in Patch Grove. She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles; and was the
longtime organist at St. John's Catholic Church in Patch Grove. She loved singing and
was a very talented vocalist. Florentine also farmed with her husband for many years.
She lovingly cared for her husband for several years during his illness. He preceded
her in death on Oct. 19, 2001. Surviving are seven children, David (Marilyn) Nies,
Prairie du Chien; Dan (Becky) Nies, Patch Grove; Richard (Barb) Nies, Beaver Dam;
Julie (Pat) Hoffman, Fennimore; Phil (Cindy) Nies, Patch Grove; Laurie (David) Becker,
Hazel Green; and Robert (Loree) Nies, Patch Grove; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Max; her parents; two sisters,
Lucille Pederson and Barbara Knautz; and a brother, James Knautz. Services are
Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Patch Grove with Father Eric Nielsen
officiating and burial will be in St. John's cemetery, Patch Grove township.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington,
where a 4:15 p.m. parish scripture service will be held and at the funeral home one hour
prior to the time of services Friday morning.
JULIA STEINBERG
Julia Steinberg 99, of Prairie du Chien, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003,
at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1903,
in Prairie du Chien, daughter of Stanley and Anna (Souhrada) Marousek.
She married
Robert Steinberg in 1924, at St. Peter Church in Prairie du Chien.
He preceded her in death in 1969. Julia worked in the family business,
Marousek's Bakery for many years and served as the treasurer for St. Peter
Church for over 25 years. She is survived by a daughter Charlene Steinberg
of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
two brothers; Stanley and Joseph Marousek, along with a sister Polly Bodamer.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11:00 a.m. at
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rev. Paul Graham officiating, with burial
in the Evergreen cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call
on Tuesday, Oct. from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home
in Prairie du Chien, and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m.
until the time of services.
ILENE SIDIE
Ilene Kay Sidie, 60, of Mt. Sterling and formerly of Liberty Pole,
rural Viroqua, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at Vernon Manor Nursing
Home in Viroqua, where she had been a resident since Sept. 28.
She was born at rural Ferryville to Lisle and Gladys (Wanless) Henthorn
on July 7, 1943. She attended Copper Creek rural school and
Seneca High School. On July 15, 1959 she married
Kenneth Sidie.
They farmed in Vernon and Crawford Counties at different sites
and then farmed many years at Liberty Pole, rural Viroqua, until 1993.
She had worked for the Bethel Home and Services as a house parent
since 1987. Although she dealt with cancer since 1990, she never gave up.
She considered her clients as family and the same feeling existed toward her.
Her compassion and caring was well recognized by fellow employees
and people she served so faithfully. She didn't give up working
until so ordered by her physician. She also had worked for Webster
Hardwoods, Viroqua Area Schools and Hansen Bakery in Viroqua.
Ilene was a member of the North West Prairie Lutheran Church
and the Esther Circle. She had taught Sunday School for nine years,
was ALCW president for two years and had served as a Sugar Creek
delegate for six years. In 1995, she and Kenneth moved to Westby.
Ilene is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Westby; four sons,
Steven of Viroqua, Kevin of Soldiers Grove, Brian (Gwen) of
La Crosse and Timothy (Brenda) of Viroqua; nine grandchildren,
Courtney, Trevor, Nishan, Tayler, Cody, Scott, Jennifer, Jordan
and Bryant; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Henthorn of Beloit,
Ann Ward of Beloit and Marion Groves of Colorado Spring, Colo.,
other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,
and four brothers, Ardith, Arlin, Byron and Lyle Henthorn.
Services will be Friday at North West Prairie Lutheran Church,
Pastor Helen Johnson officiating with burial in the Viroqua cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Thornson Funeral Home in
Viroqua where there will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. and at
the church after 10 a.m. Friday.
BETTY TAINTER
Mrs. Robert Tainter (nee Betty Bush), 59, of Santa Maria, Calif, passed
away Oct. 5, 2003. Burial will be held at a later date.
CLIVE MASON
Clive J. "Pete" Mason, 71, Bloomington, formerly of Glen Haven,
died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, after a brief illness at Grant Regional
Health Center in Lancaster. He was born May 24, 1932 in Bloomington,
son of Melvin and Ruth (Brown) Mason. Pete graduated from Bloomington
High School in 1949. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
On Dec. 5, 1958 he married
Catherine L. Briel at Liberty Ridge Church,
rural Lancaster. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1998. His lifelong
passion was farming and raising purebred registered Angus cattle.
Pete was in partnership with his brothers at Sunnyside Angus Farm in
Glen Haven. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, and
attending local cattle shows and fairs. Surviving are three children,
Christine (David) Alexander, Rockford, Ill., David (Rochelle) Campbell,
Bloomington, and Julie (Daniel) Hermsen, Bloomington; seven grandchildren,
William (Brenda) Kitelinger, Robert (Rhonda) Kitelinger,
James (Patricia) Kitelinger, David Hermsen, Jennifer (Brian) Thiry,
Katie Hermsen, and Mary Catherine Campbell; five great-grandchildren;
a brother, Jack (Patty) Mason, Glen Haven; five sisters,
Doris (Morris) Clevidence, Madison, Shirley Meier and Jill Mason,
both of Glen haven, Virginia (Dean) Ziegler, Sun Prairie and
Linda (Duane) Hoffman, Bloomington; a special family friend,
Sharon Myers and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, his parents and two brothers,
Stanley and Gene Mason. Funeral services are Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
at the United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Rev. David Leistra
officiating with burial with military honors in Blakes Prairie cemetery,
Bloomington Township. Visitation was Monday from 3-7 p.m. at the
Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington and at the church one hour
prior to the service Tuesday morning.
BEVERLY GROVES
Beverly A. Groves, 56, of Prairie du Chien died unexpectedly
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at the UW Hospital in Madison. She was
born Aug. 1, 1947, in Monroe, daughter of William and E. Geraldine (Swinson) Morelock.
She worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for
many years and will be sadly missed by her friends and relatives.
She is survived by two sisters; Marjorie (Rudy) Ramirez and
Shirley (George) Roberts both of Gays Mills; two half brothers;
Ross (Roxy) Morelock of Osceola, and Rex (Donna) Morelock of McHenry, Ill.,
a half sister Roxanne Gallager of Arcadia, Fla., along with
numerous nieces and nephews who loved "Aunt Bevy".
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother
Vernon Morelock. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 4,
at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien,
with John Johnson and Dale Duke officiating. Burial
was in the Mook cemetery in Rolling Ground.
