Norman D. Aspeslet
SPARTA, Wis. Norman D. Aspeslet, 72, of Sparta died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Tomah, Wis. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta.
Jerold Buddinger
NECEDAH, Wis. Jerold Buddinger, 74, of Necedah died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Serenity House, Tomah, Wis. A visitation will from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wis. Memorials may be given to Friends and Family Foundation or the Juneau County Aging Unit. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneral home.com.
Allen Finner
ARCADIA, Wis. Allen Finner, 74, of Arcadia died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Grandview Nursing Home, Blair, Wis. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Cortland Cemetery, rural Arcadia. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to wozneykillianfh@aol.com.
Randy Joseph Keller
FARMINGTON, Minn./LA CROSSE Randy Joseph Keller, 52 of Farmington was unexpectedly taken from his loved ones Friday, June 27, 2008, as a result of a construction accident while working in Montana.
He was born in La Crosse on Oct. 15, 1955, to Raymond B. and Mary M. (Volk) Keller and graduated from La Crosse Central High School. He also had served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion.
Randy was an involved, wonderful nurturing father to his three beautiful children and was very proud of all their accomplishments. He also taught us what it is to be a loving husband, caring son, incredible brother, cool uncle and best friend. He will be missed beyond words by all. Our loss in this world is Heaven’s gain.
Randy was an accomplished finish carpenter and most recently had the opportunity to have his son, Frankie, work along side him. He was truly a ray of sunshine and will live on in our hearts forever. Randy loved spending time outdoors camping, fishing and hunting as well as being a huge Green Bay Packers fan.
Randy is survived by his wife, Lynn of Farmington; three children, Christopher (Kori) Keller of Oregon; Frankie and Katelyn at home; his father, Raymond Keller of La Crosse; three brothers, Daniel, Kenneth and James (Nancy) Keller, all of La Crosse; and two sisters, Peggy Benrud and Sheryl (Rick) Johann, both of La Crosse. He is further survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Keller, and a brother, Mark Keller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with the Rev. Robert Wagner officiating. Burial will follow with military honors provided by the French Island American Legion Post 417 in Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 200 West Ave. S., and again at the church Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.
Paul Joseph Joe’ Mahoney
McALLEN, Texas Paul Joseph “Joe” “Mooch” Mahoney, 73, of La Crosse died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. A full obituary will follow.
Ronald Milhan
WAUKON, Iowa Ronald Milhan, 62, of Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Aase Haugen Home, Decorah. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Riceville, Iowa. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the home. Hanson Funeral Home, Waukon, is assisting the family.
Richard Dick’ J. Mitby
OLATHE, Kan. Richard “Dick” J. Mitby, 64, of Olathe died at home in his sleep on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Richard was born Nov. 30, 1943, in La Crosse. He retired from the Air Force (stateside assignments at Scott AFB and Richards Gebauer) and FAA at Kansas City Center. He was a member of the American Legion Post 153, the VFW Post 2993 in Olathe and USBC (United States Bowling Congress).
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. Mitby and Margaret (Mickschl) Mitby; nephew, Danny Mitby of La Crosse; and parents-in-law William “Bill” F. Davinroy and Julia (Stanis) Davinroy of Caseyville, Ill.
Dick is survived by his wife, Paula (Davinroy) Mitby; two sons, Byron and David Mitby; Byron’s wife, Catherine (Nelsen) Mitby; brother, Eugene “Geno” (Judy) Mitby of La Crosse; sister-in-law, Rosalie Kruep of Olathe; and three nephews, Kurt, Kerry and Kip Kruep.
Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to either of the following: The Danny Mitby Children’s Diabetes Fund, c/o Franciscan Skemp Foundation Inc., 700 West Ave. S, La Crosse, WI 54601, or Caseyville Volunteer Fire Department, Caseyville, IL 62232.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, at McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 E. Loula, Olathe. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, with the procession leaving the funeral home at 1:15 p.m.
McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, (913) 782-0582, is making the arrangements.
Ellen Cowan Pratt
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. Ellen Cowan Pratt, 69, formerly of Trempealeau, Wis., and La Crosse died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Arizona. A complete obituary will follow next week.
Thomas J. Sobotta
ARCADIA, Wis. Thomas J. Sobotta, 54, of Arcadia died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Arcadia, with the Rev. Michael Klos officiating. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, Arcadia, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to wozneykillianfh@aol. com.
Gordon D. Turnmire Sr.
TAYLOR, Wis. Gordon D. Turnmire Sr., 76, of Taylor died Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Trempealeau County Health Care Center, Whitehall, Wis. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls, Wis. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Millston, Wis. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday and noon until the time of services Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.net.
Richard Dick’ M. Zinkle
STEUBEN, Wis. Richard “Dick” M. Zinkle, 63, of Steuben died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Boscobel Area Health Care, Boscobel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Boscobel. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Seneca, Wis. Friends may call from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Kendall Funeral Home, Boscobel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are perferred to the family.
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