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.
Shirley A. Levock
ONALASKA — Shirley A. Levock, 60, of Onalaska died on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.
She was born on June 21, 1948, in La Crosse to William and Martha (Schaefer) Butler. She married George Levock on Jan. 3, 1967, in La Crosse. Together they enjoyed camping. Shirley worked as a secretary for Home Apts. for about six years until she was unable to work due to health reasons. She enjoyed doing needlework and crocheting.
She is survived by a son, Shawn Levock of Onalaska; a sister, Donna Osthoff of Genoa; and a brother, Billy (Arlene) Butler of La Crosse. Nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George, on Sept. 19, 2002; a sister; a brother; and her best friend, Lynette Jacobson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse. The Rev. Roger Sachs will officiate. Burial will be in Onalaska City Cemetery. Friends may call at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse today from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
H. Irene Ross
LA CROSSE -- H. Irene Ross, 94, of La Crosse passed away in an early morning hour of Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse.
She was born Feb. 21, 1914, to Marion and Mabel (Cox) Gilman in De Soto.
Irene married Walter Ross on Aug. 15, 1939, and he preceded her in death July 23, 1979.
She enjoyed her church friends and church work well into her 80s. She loved gardening at the ranch and family outings with family musicians.
Irene is survived by three children, Arden (Penny) Ross of Onalaska, Gloria (Ted) Theriault of Searchlight, Nev., and Jerold (Nancy) Ross of Appleton, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Lisa Besman, Aaron Ross, Barbara Hull, Dawn Hake, Kevin Budnik, Brian Ross, Julie Veldt and Stephen Ross; and three sisters, La Verne Brudos of Viroqua, Lucille (Thomas) Dagnon of La Crosse, and Elaine (Kenneth) Elliot of Stoddard.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Marion; an infant son; a grandson, Andrew Ross; sisters, Blanche Hammond, Ferne Inman and Anita Reynolds; and brothers, Cleo, Keith, Carlyle, Rolland, Emerald and Marlin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 721 King St. La Crosse. The Rev. Don Iliff will officiate, and burial will be in Walnut Mound Cemetery, town of Sterling in Vernon County. Family and friends may call Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 1425 Jackson St., La Crosse, on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and again at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
