This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bahn, Dutcher Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2421 Message Board Post: Monday, July 28, 2003 Carol Bahn, 62 Carol Bahn of Freeport died Sunday, July 20 at Freeport Manor Nursing Center. Services were at 7 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ with the Rev. Donnley Dutcher officiating. Burial of the cremains will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe at a later date. There was no visitation. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her memory. Arrangements were made by Schwarz Funeral Home © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6905&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gustafson, Kutz Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2420 Message Board Post: Monday, July 28, 2003 Harlow E. Gustafson, 64 Harlow E. Gustafson of Osceola died suddenly on Friday, July 25 at the Osceola Medical Center. Funeral services were held Monday, July 28 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Kutz officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Prairie Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6906&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helling, Hughes, Jorstad, Olson Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2419 Message Board Post: Monday, July 28, 2003 Joan Belle (Hughes) Helling, 73 Joan Helling died Monday, July 21 at St. John’s Northeast Community Hospital in Maplewood, Minn. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 23 at the First Lutheran Church. Funeral Services were Thursday, July 24 with Pastor Larry Jorstad officiating. Time of remembrance was given by Pastor Ralph Olson, pastor of King of Kings Church in Woodbury, Minn. Interment was in the New Richmond Cemetery. Beebe Mortuary assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6907&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelson Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2418 Message Board Post: Monday, July 28, 2003 Charles Richard Nelson, 78 Charles Richard Nelson of Hudson died Friday, July 25 at the Hudson Medical Center. Funeral service for Chuck Nelson was 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson. Interment was in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6908&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Neumann Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2417 Message Board Post: Monday, July 28, 2003 Dorothy H. Neumann, 84 Dorothy H. Neumann of Osceola died July 24 at Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held July 29 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, East Farmington. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6909&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parnell Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2416 Message Board Post: Monday, July 28, 2003 Donavan ‘Butch’ Parnell, 53 Donavan ‘Butch’ Parnell of Deer Park died July 27, 2003 at home with his family. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Somerset. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cullen Funeral Home, New Richmond. Prayer is service at 7:30 p.m. Private interment. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Cullen-Crea-Hegstrom Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6911&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sette, George Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2415 Message Board Post: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 Erna Marie Sette, 97 Erna Marie Sette of New Richmond died Sunday, July 20 at the Baldwin Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23 at the United Methodist Church in New Richmond with Rev. Alan George officiating. Burial was in the New Richmond Cemetery. Beebe Mortuary assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6912&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mortel, Murphy Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2414 Message Board Post: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 Betty J. Mortel, 75 Betty J. Mortel, formerly of Emerald, died July 22 at her home in Baldwin. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, July 26 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Glenwood City with Fr. William Murphy as celebrant. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were by Everts Funeral Home in Glenwood City. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6913&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2413 Message Board Post: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 Cyril ‘Craig’ Johnson Craig Johnson of New Richmond died at his home in New Richmond Monday, July 21, 2003.Visitation was at Cullen Funeral Home in New Richmond. A memorial service and interment were held at Holy Pentecostal Mission in Menomonie. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6914&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aamodt Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2412 Message Board Post: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Leona M. Aamodt, 78 Death notice Leona Aamodt of Amery died Tuesday, July 29, at her daughter's home in Mission Viejo, California. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, August 5, at Beebe Mortuary in New Richmond. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6918

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bahn, Blum, Benkert, Peterson, Haman, Dutcher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2411 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Carol Bahn, 62 Oct. 14, 1940 - July 20, 2003 Carol Bahn of Freeport died Sunday, July 20 at Freeport Manor Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Monroe, daughter of William and Alice (Benkert) Blum. In July 1961 Carol and Wayne Bahn were married at First Lutheran Church in Freeport. After graduating from Monroe High School, she attended business college in Madison. For many years she was a tax preparer for H & R Block. She formerly worked at Commercial & Savings Bank in Monroe. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Freeport. Mrs. Bahn was instrumental in organizing the gift shop at Provena St. Joseph Center. She volunteered in the dining room at Provena and helped with the flower gardens. She was fond of her dog, Princess. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Bahn of Freeport; her sister, Catherine ‘Kay’ (Robert) Peterson of New Richmond; half-sister Dorothy Haman of Carson City, Nev; and two half-brothers, Harry Haman of Oroville, Calif., and Herb Haman of Freeport. Preceding her in death were her parents and a half-brother, Roy Haman. Services were at 7 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ with the Rev. Donnley Dutcher officiating. Burial of the cremains will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe at a later date. There was no visitation. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her memory. Arrangements were made by Schwarz Funeral Home. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6944

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bormet, Jahneke, Verpooten, Kent, Gotschika, Keto, Burke, Jordison, Keller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2410 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Matilda E. Bormet, 87 Sept. 20, 1915 - July 29, 2003 Matilda E. Bormet (nee Jahneke) passed away July 29 at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls. She was born in Erik, Okla. on Sept. 20, 1915 to Theodore and Helena Jahneke. It was after her mother’s death that the family moved to Joliet, Ill. Her first marriage resulted in two sons, Thomas and Dennis. In 1948 she married Herman Bormet. They farmed in the Mokena area before moving to a farm near Emerald where Matilda lived until moving into a nursing home in 1995. The second marriage resulted in one son, Otto, and two daughters, Helena and Dorothy. Matilda is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Helena Jahneke; two brothers, Leonard Jahneke and Floyd Jahneke; three sisters, Laura Verpooten, Katherine Kent, and Lavena Gotschika. She is survived by one brother, John Jahneke of Joliet, Ill.; her children, Tom (Carla) Keto of Bloomington, Minn, Dennis (Pam) Keto of St. Croix Falls, Otto (Cheryl) Bormet of St. Louis Park, Minn., Helena Burke of St. Croix Falls, and Dorothy Bormet of St. Croix Falls; six grandchildren, Donna (Stewart) Jordison, Alanna (Mike) Keller, Jay (Leslie) Keto, Drew Keto, Ross Keto; Michael Burke; and great-grandchildren, Mark, Scott, and Matthew Jordison and Dan and Ian Keller. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2803 Hwy 64, one mile east of Forest. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6945

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gustafson, Swenson, Eveland, Thompson, Nord, Cole, Kutz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2409 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Harlow E. Gustafson, 64 Sept. 16, 1938 - July 25, 2003 Harlow E. Gustafson of Osceola died suddenly on Friday, July 25 at the Osceola Medical Center. Harlow was born Sept. 16, 1938 at Nye to Arthur and Minnie Gustafson. He was baptized, confirmed and was a life-long member of Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1958. On April 16, 1966 he married Milda Swenson at Zion Lutheran Church. For 40 years Harlow was a dairy farmer. He loved tinkering with antique cars and tractors, listening to country music and deer hunting. Harlow will be rememberd for his big heart, his love of people, and his unconditional generosity. His spirit will be missed by many. Harlow was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Minne; brothers, Herb and Henning; sisters, Agnes Eveland and Irenen Thompson; and daughter, LaRayne Nord. He is survived by his wife Milda; sons, Nathan (Faith) and Jason; grandchildren, Bryan Nord and Aisha Gustafson; brothers, Hilary (Arlene), Harry (Jane), Marilyn Cole, Harold (Lois), Harvey (LaVina), Harland (Shirley); father-in-law Leonard Swenson; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, July 28 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Kutz officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Prairie Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6946

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helling, Hughes, Hughs, McCartney, Cohn, Bjork, Jorstad, Olson, Wettig, Tjornehojt, Skoglund, Moen, Larson, Lee Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2408 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Joan Belle (Hughes) Helling, 73 May 19, 1930 - July 21, 2003 Joan Helling died Monday, July 21 at St. John’s Northeast Community Hospital in Maplewood, Minn. She was born on May 19, 1930 in Lake Crystal, Minn., the daughter of Evan and Mayme (McCartney) Hughs. Joan married John S. Helling, Jr. on Feb. 16, 1952 and the couple moved to New Richmond in 1960 to raise their three children. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Evan and Mayme Hughes; her brothers, Merle (Colleen), Owen, and Raymond (Pearl). She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John; her son John III of Hudson; daughters, Jane (Henry) Cohn of Portland, Ore., Jilene (Jon) Bjork of St. Paul, Minn.; five grandchildren, Henry John Cohn, Carter Evan Cohn, Kelly Cohn, Jamie and Jenny Helling; one brother, Robert (Susan) Hughes of LaCrescent, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. Joan worked for Maple Manor Nursing Home in various capacities. She retired from there after caring for the needs of the residents for 25 years. More recently, Joan assisted at Grace House in Somerset. She was a long time member of the First Lutheran Church in New Richmond and was actively involved in the Altar Guild, Hope Circle, and wherever she was needed. Joan will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and humanitarian. Throughout her life she listened and gave support and encouragement to anyone in need. Joan will be deeply missed by her family and her many friends. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 23 at the First Lutheran Church. Funeral Services were Thursday, July 24 with Pastor Larry Jorstad officiating. Time of remembrance was given by Pastor Ralph Olson, pastor of King of Kings Church in Woodbury, Minn. Organist was Kathy Wettig, and pianist was Kris (Skoglund) Tjornehojt. Vocalists were Vern Skoglund and Karen (Skoglund) Moen. Casketbearers were Joan’s nephews, Dr. David Larson, Jan Helling, Charles Lee, Marc Hughes, Donald Hughes, and Jack Hughes. Interment was in the New Richmond Cemetery. Beebe Mortuary assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6947

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Marine Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2407 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Cyril ‘Craig’ Johnson Craig Johnson of New Richmond died at his home in New Richmond Monday, July 21, 2003. Craig was the son of C. Ray and Roberta (Bobby) Johnson, New Richmond. Craig graduated from high school in 1996. He completed a semester of business classes at WITC-New Richmond before he entered the health care field in which he worked for Aurora Residential. He enrolled in and successfully completed the truck driving program at Chippewa Valley Technical Institute in Eau Claire, where he received his class “A” CDL license. After driving over-the-road this past winter and spring, he returned to the health care field with Heartview/Heartland, where he worked until the time of his death. After completing a semester of psychology at the Chippewa Valley Tech school this past spring, he was considering pursuing a career in that field. Craig enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, drawing, music, and playing guitar. Craig is survived by his younger brother Kevin; two nieces, Kaylee and Megan; his paternal grandmother Elizabeth Johnson of Indiana; maternal grandmother Joyce Marine of Menomonie; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation was at Cullen Funeral Home in New Richmond. A memorial service and interment were held at Holy Pentecostal Mission in Menomonie. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6948

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mortel, Draxler, Gillis, Donner, VanDyk, Blaser, Mitch, Hawkins, McQuillen, Murphy, Jackelen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2406 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Betty J. Mortel, 75 Aug. 12, 1927 - July 22, 2003 Betty J. Mortel, formerly of Emerald, died July 22 at her home in Baldwin. Betty was born Aug. 12, 1927 in Glenwood City to Louis and Jennie (Gillis) Draxler. She graduated from Glenwood City High School. Betty married Bernard Mortel Sept. 25, 1948 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Glenwood City. They farmed for many years and she also worked for Doboy in New Richmond for 25 years, retiring in 1988. She was a life-long member of St. John’s Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed playing bridge, working in her flower garden, reading, traveling and boating. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bernard in 2000, daughter Cheryl Mortel, brother Robert Draxler and sister Donna Donner. Betty is survived by four sons; Jerry (Dianne) Mortel of Clayton, Tom (Renee) Mortel of Emerald, John (Michelle) Mortel of Baldwin, Scott (Becky) Mortel of Baldwin; 12 grandchildren, Jeff Mortel, Matt Mortel, Brad (Emmy) Mortel, Dan (Jennifer) Mortel, Travis Mortel, Rebecca VanDyk, Jeanne Mortel, Sara Mortel, Katie Mortel, Brianna Mortel, Jenna Mortel, McKenna Mortel; six great-grandchildren, Emily and Elizabeth Blaser, Taylor Mortel, Tristen Mortel, Joshua and Jacob VanDyk; two brothers, Don (Ilene) Draxler of Loveland, Colo., Jack (Lillian) Draxler of Hanford, Cal.; three sisters, Dorothy (Gerald) Mitch of Glenwood City, Joan (John) Hawkins of Rosemount, Minn.; Marjorie (Ed) McQuillen of Fresno, Cal.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, July 26 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Glenwood City with Fr. William Murphy as celebrant. Burial was in the church cemetery. Serving as organist was Genevieve Jackelen. Music was by the church choir. Serving as pallbearers were the grandchildren. Arrangements were by Everts Funeral Home in Glenwood City. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6949

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Neumann, Cook, Carufel, Hobbs, Dombrowski, Thompson, Newman, Kromrey, Bell, McCune Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2405 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Dorothy H. Neumann, 84 Jan. 4, 1919 - July 24, 2003 Dorothy H. Neumann of Osceola died July 24 at Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls. Dorothy was born in Somerset, Jan. 4, 1919 to Charles and Rose (nee Cook) Carufel. She attended grade school at Sand Hill and graduated from Osceola High School in May 1937. On May 24, 1938, Dorothy married Clemence J. Neumann at St. Anne’s Church in Somerset. She was a homemaker and worked side by side with her husband on their farm in Farmington Township. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clemence; daughter Jeanette; grandchildren, Kate and Ted Neumann. She is survived by daughters, Marion of Osceola and Elaine (Allen) Hobbs of Grand Forks, N.D.; sons Ronald (Renee), Dennis (Linda), and David all of Osceola; grandchildren, Julie (Jeremy) Hobbs Dombrowski, Chris Hobbs, Tim (Roxanne), Todd, Terry, Mary, Laura, Erica, and Greg Neumann; and great-grandson Jason Dombrowski. Mass of Christian Burial was held July 29 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, East Farmington, with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Father Thomas Thompson officiated, and music was provided by organist Diane Newman and vocalists Carol Kromrey, Dan Bell, and Amy McCune. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6950

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Oman, Peroff, Ziewisky, Ambruso, Neva, Wendlandt, Pittman, Zeller, Gustafson, Carlson, Johnson, Peterson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2404 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Dorothy Peroff Oman, 78 April 17, 1925 - July 22, 2003 Dorothy Peroff Oman was born on April 17, 1925 in Ironwood, Mich. to her parents Nickolas and Mary Ziewisky Peroff. She attended school in Clayton and was baptized in the Orthodox faith. On May 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to Richard Oman of Clear Lake. The couple made their living farming in rural Clayton, and were blessed with six children. Dorothy always worked hard on the farm. She was also very dedicated to her family and was always helping them in any way she could. On July 22, 2003 Dorothy passed away at the Holy Family Hospital in New Richmond after a long battle with leukemia. She was 78 years old, and was preceded in death by her parents; son Mark; brother Nicholas Peroff; and stepmother Marie Peroff. She will be deeply missed by her children, Mary (Dennis) Ambruso, Karla (Greg) Neva, John (Marge) Oman, Susan (Michael) Wendlandt, and Cheryl (Jamie) Pittman; sisters Delores (Frank) Zeller and Darelyne (Richard) Gustafson; grandchildren, Adam Ambruso, Andrew Oman, Paul Oman, Michele Carlson, Rick Neva, Carmen Wendlandt, Samuel Wendlandt, and Lauren Pittman, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25 at Moe Lutheran Church in rural Clear Lake. Rev. Karen Johnson officiated. Organist was Margaret Peterson. Casketbearers were Greg Neva, Michael Wendlandt, Jamie Pittman, Andrew Oman, Paul Oman, and Michele Carlson. Interment was at the Moe Lutheran Cemetery with the Williamson Funeral Home in Amery assisting the family with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6951

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parnell, Cole, Osterhaus, Mullen, VanKeuren Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2403 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Donavan ‘Butch’ Parnell, 53 Donavan “Butch” Parnell of Deer Park died July 27, 2003 at home with his family. Butch graduated from New Richmond High School in 1968. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran (1969-1973) and worked for Fabri-Tek, DMA; Amery Computer Technologies. He lived in Deer Park for 25 years. He married Nancy Cole on May 31, 1975. He is preceded in death by his father Russell and grandparents. Donavan is survived by his wife Nancy; son Sean (Kimberly) of St. Paul; mother Mildred of New Richmond; sisters, Shirley Osterhaus (Roger Mullen) of Hudson; Ruth (Dick) VanKeuren of River Falls; one niece and four nephews; seven great nieces and nephews; in-laws Gladys and Wayne Cole of Amery; brother-in-law Jeff Cole of Star Prairie. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) July 31, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Somerset. Visitation was from 4-8 pm Wednesday at Cullen Funeral Home, New Richmond. Prayer service was at 7:30 p.m. Interment is private. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. Cullen-Crea-Hegstrom Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6952

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sette, Schumucher, Sperbeck, TeGrootenhuis, Harmon, Dempsey, George, Barney, Tubbs, Gretz, Vehrs, Kruschke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2402 Message Board Post: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Ema Marie Sette, 97 Oct. 7, 1905 - July 20, 2003 Ema Marie Sette of New Richmond died Sunday, July 20 at the Baldwin Care Center. She was born in Stanton Township Oct. 7, 1905 to Samuel “Ben” and Ella (Schumucher) Sette. Ema was the oldest of five children. She graduated from New Richmond High School, took a teacher’s training course and taught at the Wall Street School for three years. >From there Ema went on to the Bank of New Richmond, now S&C, where she stayed for 45 years. She began her career with the bank in the summer of 1926 as a general bookkeeper. She also served as teller and stenographer and after the death of Charles H. Sperbeck, assumed the position of cashier in 1952. Ema retired March 15, 1971. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one infant brother, another brother Merton, sister Anita TeGrootenhuis and one niece Claire Harmon. Ema is survived by her brother Ralph (Doris) Sette of New Richmond, niece Barbara (Robert) Dempsey and nephew Gary Sette, both of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23 at the United Methodist Church in New Richmond with Rev. Alan George officiating. Music was provided by Mary Barney. Casketbearers were Wayne Tubbs, James Gretz, Harlan Vehrs, Roger Vehrs, Allan Vehrs, and Richard Kruschke. Burial was in the New Richmond Cemetery. Beebe Mortuary assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6953