Teresa Rose Francisco Hegge
SPRING GROVE, Minn. — On Aug. 27, 2008, Teresa Rose Francisco Hegge’s struggle with cancer ended. For 81/2 years her struggle was steadfastly supported by friends, family and the personnel at Mayo Clinic. Teresa was grateful for this support.
Born May 29, 1963, in Anaconda, Mont., to Jack and Kathleen Francisco, Teresa lived in the Anaconda area for her entire youth, gracing the local parochial and public schools with her presence. Dance, 4-H and orchestra were among her favorite activities. Cruising around town in the bug with her pal, Patti Jo, was a high school highlight. While attending Montana State University she met Bruce Hegge, whom she later married. Her education continued at Mankato (Minn.) State University, where she received a bachelor’s of science degree and, in 1991, a master’s of science degree in speech language pathology. Teresa’s career in medical speech pathology encompassed positions in Minneapolis, the Detroit area, and facilities in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. In 1995, her career as an educational speech pathologist in the Spring Grove and Caledonia, Minn., school systems provided a crossroads for her vocation and her heart.
Teresa is survived by her husband, Bruce Hegge of Spring Grove, where they have lived together since 1992; and her sons, Hank and Lance. Throughout her struggle with cancer, her family continued to be her top priority and her greatest source of inspiration. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Jack Francisco. Other survivors include her mother, Kathleen Francisco of Anaconda; siblings, Michele and Doug Butori of Butte, Mont., Kathy Francisco and John Brown of Bozeman, Mont., and John Francisco, of Butte; in-laws, Janice and Owen Hegge of Spring Grove, Karin and Hiroshi Tanaka of Memphis, Tenn., and Sara and Darin Bratland of Spring, Minn.; 11 treasured nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, Bob and Lynn Francisco of Anaconda, Maureen Lear of Fairfield, Mont., Farrell Gallagher of Las Vegas, Tom and Carol Gallagher of Butte, Trudy and Jerry Johnson, of Seneca, Wis., and Terrel Francisco of Hamilton, Mont.; and her tribe of warrior women.
Teresa’s wish was “Please do not send me flowers. Instead, do something kind for yourself or a loved one.”
Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove.
Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Hay
BELOIT, Wis. — Richard Hay, 76, of Beloit died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at a Clinton, Wis., nursing home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at North Clayton United Methodist Church on Hwy. X, Soldiers Grove, Wis. Friends may call from noon until the time of services Sept. 6 at the church. Sime Funeral Home of Readstown is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to simefuneralforum.com.
Robert D. ‘Chub’ Kendhammer
Robert D. “Chub” Kendhammer, 60, of La Crosse died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem.
Lois E. Johnson
CALEDONIA, Minn. — Lois E. Johnson, 80, of Caledonia died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
She was born April 30, 1928, in Caledonia, Minn., to Albert and Benerva (Berquam) Myhre. Lois was a 1946 graduate of Caledonia High School. On Dec. 18, 1948, she married Ronald Johnson at Wilmington Lutheran Church, and they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year.
Survivors include her husband, Ron; five children, Lynda (Leslie “Ed”) Stokke of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rebecca (David) Sampsel of Prior Lake, Minn., Patty (Richard) Groshong of Marion, Iowa, David Johnson of La Crosse and Dawn Johnson of Rochester, Minn.; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Sylvia Ward of Colorado Springs, Colo., Bernice (Bill) Ostern of Spring Valley, Minn., Franny (Terry) Link of Onalaska and Katie (Jerald) Holland of Austin, Minn.; one brother, Neil Morey of Caledonia; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Myhre of Caledonia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Merle and Catherine Johnson and Imy and Bill Dorival, all of Caledonia, and Harold and Mary Johnson of Shakopee, Minn.; and nieces and nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Douglas and Robert Johnson; one brother, Albert Myhre; one brother-in-law, Robert Ward; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Morey.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia. The Rev. Steven E. Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and also on Sunday from noon until the time of service. Haugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home, Caledonia, is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas M. Tucker
SPARTA — Douglas M. Tucker, 65, of Sparta died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in his home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Sparta, with the Rev. James Leary O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta. Online condolences may be offered at www.lanham-miller.com.
Thomas William Little
Thomas W. Little, 62, of La Crosse died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse. A complete obituary will follow on Sunday. Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home and Cremation Service, La Crosse, is assisting the family.
Margaret Neyers
VIROQUA — Margaret Neyers, 88, of Viroqua died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home, Viroqua. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thorson-Reetz Funeral Home, Viroqua.
Mildred O. Peaslee
Mildred O. Peaslee, 84, of La Crosse died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, in her home. Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home-Nelson Chapel, La Crosse, is assisting the family. A complete obituary will follow.
Earl A. Wookey
Earl A. Wookey, 90, of La Crosse died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility, La Crosse. Memorial services will be announced by Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, La Crosse.
Palma A. Casberg
WATERLOO, Iowa — Palma A. Casberg, 89, of Waterloo died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
She was born March 9, 1919, in Holmen, the daughter of Carl and Christina Larson Hanson. She married Leo J. Outcelt on Nov. 11, 1944, in La Crosse; he preceded her in death in 1962. She married George Casberg on Aug. 17, 1963, in La Crosse; he preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1980.
She was a homemaker being involved with Cedar Valley Hospice, the Mary Martha Circle of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Senior’s Group and a card club.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis Outcelt of Waterloo, and John (Mary Jane Cobb) Outcelt of Des Moines, Iowa; one daughter, Kristene “Kris” (Michael) Heneghan of Waterloo; three stepdaughters, Melodie (Gary) Chenevert of Gaithersburg, Md., Cathleen Bartley of Upland, Calif., and Sue (David) Bublitz of Sun City West, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, James Hanson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball and one hour before the service at the church. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse.
Memorials may be directed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or the Cedar Valley Hospice.
Online condolences may be left at www.kearnsfuneralservice.com.
Constance ‘Connie’ B. Williams
HOLMEN — Connie Williams, 82, of Holmen died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse.
She was born Dec. 27, 1925, in Whitehall to Leslie and Thelma (Nelson) Hogden. She married Leonard Bender; they later divorced. She married Roger Williams; he preceded her in death in 1977.
Connie loved spending time with her family. She loved to be around animals, especially cats and dogs.
Connie is survived by one daughter, Lesley (David) Duell of Trempealeau; two sons, David (Theresa) Bender of Galesville and Jim (Peg) Bender of Eau Claire, Wis.; six grandchildren, Kim (Bruce) Auer, Keri (Travis) King, Shane (Jenny) Bender, Tony Bender, Paul Bender and Mark (Julie) Bender; six great-grandchildren; and her special nieces, Renee Luce, Vicki Druschke, Julie Hutzenbuehler and Laurie Echard.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bette Tostrud and Sherry Wirtala; and a special friend, Harvey Fiebig.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Connie’s favorite charity, Coulee Region Humane Society. A private family service is being planned.
Dickinson Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Charles Berger
Charles Berger, 72, of La Crosse died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, La Crosse. A complete obituary will be provided by Dickinson Family Funeral Home, La Crosse.
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