Obituaries
 

Rosanna “Tamee” Loretta Hazlett
 

Rosanna “Tamee” Loretta Hazlett, 89, of Monona, Iowa died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Elkader Care Center, Elkader, Iowa.           She was born on June 18, 1923 to Irving and Matilda “Tillie” (Larson) Walters in McGregor, Iowa. Tamee was the Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1941 in McGregor, Iowa.
   She was a telephone operator and worked for Marge Goergen coloring photos before she was married.

   On March 17, 1945, Tamee was united in marriage with William Cunningham Hazlett in McGregor, Iowa. To this union five children were born.  She was a devoted wife and mother and worked side by side with William on their farm east of Monona.  Tamee’s goal in life was to help others.  She was very active in her church and volunteered for a time in the church office.

   Tamee is survived by four children, William (Catherine) Hazlett Jr. of Shellsburg, Mary (Larry) Elgin of Cedar Rapids, Martha (Greg) Fletcher of Independence and Michele Van Wey of Farmersburg; four grandchildren, Beth Ann Hazlett, Amanda Parker, Victoria Van Wey and Alexander “A.J.” Van Wey; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

   Tamee was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1995; a daughter, Margie Hazlett; her parents; a brother, Burton (Lorraine) Walters and two grandsons, William Hazlett III and Robert Hazlett.

   Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 4-7 pm at the Leonard – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa, and also one hour before services at the church on Monday.

   Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 2:00 pm at the Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona, Iowa. The Rev. Dennis Hopes  and Carroll Brown will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Monona Cemetery, Monona, Iowa.

   Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com.

   Leonard - Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean (Weeden) Ferguson
 

Betty Jean (Weeden) Ferguson, age 82, of Richland Center, passed away unexpectedly at home, on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
   She was born September 7, 1930 the daughter of Don and Elma (Eaton) Weeden in Richland Center. She lived in Richland Center until 1936, when with her family she moved to LaCrosse, and then on to Sparta where she spent her elementary grades. She moved back to Richland Center where she attended Junior High and graduated from Richland Center High School in 1948. She attended Madison Business College and then worked at Schmitt Brothers in Richland Center, which was later called the Borden Company.

   On April 17, 1955 she was united in marriage to Richard L. (Dick) Ferguson in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church by Reverend Roy E. Bosserman.

To this union three sons, Kent William, Mark Lee, Larry Dean, and daughter Lori Jean were born. They were born while they lived on the Bernie Bowen farm where her husband farmed until they moved to a home near Ithaca, when Dick started and later was freezer supervisor at Gold Bond Ice Cream Co.     Betty was a homemaker, running the children back and forth to different events they were involved with. She was a long time member of Peace United Methodist Church. At one time Betty was Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters and then held the station of Martha in the Eastern Star. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

   Betty is survived by three children: Kent (Mary) Ferguson of Sikeston, MO, Larry (Shelley) Ferguson of Richland Center, and Lori Ferguson of Arena; daughter-in-law, Jackie Johnson of Lone Rock; 8 grandchildren: Heather Ferguson (fiancé Greg), Katelyn Ferguson (friend Max), Stacy (Dan) Pletzer, Matthew (Amanda) Ferguson, Timothy Ferguson, Nickalis Ferguson, Ashley (Austin) Parduhn, and Stephanie Ferguson; three great-grandchildren: Elliana, Kylee, and Kutter; special “Grand Puppy” Julia and many other relatives and friends.

   Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, brother Dean and son Mark.

   Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bill Busch officiating. Burial will follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.          Friends may call at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. The family suggests memorials in Betty’s name be directed to Peace United Methodist Church. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service of Richland Center is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com.

Wallace Logan Beatty
 

Wallace Logan Beatty, 86, of Black Earth passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.        He was born February 19, 1927 in Richland Center the son of Logan and Mary (Chesemore) Beatty. He served in Army serving in Korea from 1951-1953. Wallace married Iola Jean Pine on November 27, 1954 in Richland Center.
   He worked at Gilson’s Medical Electronics in Middleton. Wallace enjoyed puzzles, sports, woodworking, science fiction especially Star Trek, high school basketball, sweets, collectibles, games, and drive around. He had a great sense of humor but was a quiet man.      Over the last few years Wallace was able to stay at home because of the care provided by his son Randy.

   Wallace is survived by his three children:

Joy (Anthony) Hill of Black Earth,

Randy Beatty of Black Earth,

Heidi Beatty of Madison;

three grandchildren: Cassie Hill, Logan and Karsten Beatty;

brothers and sisters: Barb DeVault, Pat Clark, Kate Banta, Steve Beatty;

sister-in-law, Naomi Beatty;

special niece, Mary Beth Draper;

brother-in-law, Kenneth Pine;

friend, Kathy Kreutzer;

many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

   Wallace was preceded in death by his wife Iola, parents Logan and Mary, brothers Pete, Kenny, Dyle, John Beatty, sisters, Ariel Wagner, Shirley Beckwith, Valda Jordan, Alice Peckham, special family pets Sylvia and Maggie Mae.

   Funeral service will be Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM at the Pratt Memorial Chapel, 120 N. Park St., Richland Center with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Local Military Memorial Honor Unit.
   Friends may call at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 12:00 PM. The family suggests memorials in Wallace’s name be given to the American Lung Association. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service of Richland Center is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com.

Harold Hanford Hammersland
 

Harold Hanford Hammersland, 90, of Ossian, Iowa died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.        He was born on January 8, 1923, on a farm south of Ossian, Iowa.  He was the second of seven children born to Harold Martin and Agnes Theodora (Lommen) Hammersland.  Harold was baptized and confirmed in the Stavanger Lutheran Church south of Ossian.

   A graduate of West Union High School and the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City, Harold worked as an airplane mechanic for Trans World Airlines (TWA) Intercontinental Division in Washington DC.  During World War II, Harold served in the 15th Air Force from May 30, 1944 to June 8, 1946.  He trained as a flight engineer on B29 and B17 bombers, and was preparing to ship out to Europe as a sergeant in the Combat Crew Detachment when the war ended.

   Following his military service, he returned to his job at TWA and worked in Kansas City where he met his future wife, Gladys Lorraine Kenyon.  They were married on August 21, 1948.

   In 1949, Harold and Gladys moved to the Lommen farm south of Ossian. As a farmer, Harold’s mechanical skill and knowledge held him in good stead for over 50 years, and was a gift he shared with his sons.  Initially raising white face beef cattle, he transitioned to pigs, chickens and a dairy herd.   When Harold retired from farming, he worked at various jobs at Schmitt Implement, Weiss Buick, Baumler Implement and Festina Welding.

Harold Hanford’s Christian faith and musical heritage gave him a strong spiritual foundation.  Throughout his life, he would recall Bible verses and hymns he had memorized as a child in confirmation classes. His mother taught the family to sing in harmony while his father played the accordion.  The family band made up of his seven children was his pride and joy. 
   In his later years, Harold enjoyed listening to bells chiming his favorite hymns in the sunny courtyard of the Iowa Veterans Home.

A lifelong member of Stavanger Lutheran Church, Harold was honored to be the keeper of the 150-year-old founding oak tree.  Lightening felled the tree over twenty years ago, but he managed to salvage the remnant stump so that it continues to stand on his farm to this day. 

   In over 64 years of marriage, Harold and Gladys were blessed with seven children, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Harold is survived by his wife, Gladys; children, Thea (Bob) Adams of Buffalo, Minnesota, Eric and LuAnn (Neisen) Hammersland of Sedalia, Missouri, Leon and Anna (Kuennen) Hammersland of Festina, Neil and JoAnn (Brackin) Hammersland of Hawkeye, Gwen (Roger) McDonald of Ketchikan, Alaska, Beth Hammersland-Torres of Ketchikan, Alaska and Nena (Mark) Jack of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Rev. Henry and Shoko (Ichinomiya) Adams and Ryoma Hanford of Oxnard, California, Sara (David) Cardwell of Lees Summit, Missouri, Bret Hammersland and special friend, Amber Famuliner of Lees Summit, Missouri, Dr. Jamie and Amy (Bullerman) Hammersland, Owen and Griffen, of Elkader, Dustin and Kerri (Timp) Hammersland, Brexton and Jaxson of Cedar Rapids, Brice Hammersland and special friend, Callie Sinclair of Waukon,  Dillon Hammersland and special friend, Jenny Kriener of Festina, Shanna Hammersland, Nader and Danah of Omaha, Nebraska, Lisa (Brian) Schadler, Mikala and Mya of Center Point, Brent and Ashley Bushman, Jacqueline, Brooklyn and Kally of Sumner, Jessica Bushman and Jared Siebrecht, Victoria and Keaton of West Union, Nicole and Stephen Langreck, Rilee and Aubree of Hawkeye, TJ Hammersland-Torres of Ketchikan, Alaska,  Antoinina Hammersland, of  Ketchikan  Alaska, Logan Hammerlsand of Ketchikan, Alaska. He is also survived by sisters, Ada Boyce, Clarice Larson, Alice Hansen, Norma Springer and Marie (Franklin) Reyner and bothers-in-law, Earle Kenyon and Don (Ann) Kenyon.

Milton “Mick” Meyer
 

Milton “Mick” Meyer, 76, Lansing, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at Benedictine Manor, La Crosse, Wisconsin from a long illness with heart problems.
   He was born February 8, 1937 to Eddie and Tillie (Schwinefus) Meyer at their farm near Castalia, Iowa. Mick graduated from Ossian High School in 1955. He joined the Marine Corps in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1959.

   Mick was united in marriage to Mary Jean Schroeder in 1960. He worked as lineman and service rep for Interstate Power/Alliant Energy for thirty-five years until retirement.

   Mick enjoyed fishing, trap shooting, playing cards and various church activities. As a husband and father, he was the best a family could ask for and was a selfless and true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

   Mick is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Jean; sons, Chris Meyer of Decorah and Tim Meyer of Lansing; sister, Marianne (Stan) Higdon of Burlington, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene; sister Geraldine and daughter, Gerri Lynn Meyer.

   Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 4-8 pm at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lansing, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.

   Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lansing, Iowa with the Rev. Laura Gentry as the officiant. Luncheon will follow services, at the Kerndt Bros. Community Center in Lansing, Iowa.  Burial will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Castalia, Iowa with Military Honors by the Members of Brockman Hammersland Post 503.

   Thornburg – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

   Condolences may be left with: www.thornburg-graufuneralhome.com

Marguerite Mead
 

Marguerite Mead, 92, of Sun Prairie, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Meriter Hospital.           She was born February 4, 1921 in Richland Center the daughter of Delazon and Della (Johnston) Gathright. In 1944 Marguerite married Otto Mead.

   Marguerite is survived by her daughter: Linda (Bruce) Owen of DeForest; three grandchildren: Steve Owen, David Owen and Elizabeth (Josh) Talbot; two great-grandchildren: Alexander Owen and Leila Talbot; brother: Harvey Gathright of Richland Center, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

   Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Dorothy Hewuse and Sadie Mead, and brother Edward Gathright.

   Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Pratt Memorial Chapel, 120 N. Park St., Richland Center. Burial will follow the Richland Center Cemetery.
   Friends may call at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 1:30 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service of Richland Center is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com.

Marlene M. Monroe Schissel
 

Prairie du Chien, WI

Marlene M. Monroe Schissel age 72 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital.            She was born May 3, 1941 in Castalia, IA the daughter of Albert and Mari (Land) Monroe.  She attended Southwest Technical College for nursing and later worked for the Prairie Health Care Center.  Marlene retired from Wal-Mart in Prairie du Chien after 16 years of service. 
   She enjoyed sewing, crafts and gardening.  She was a huge sports fan and especially liked football. 
   She is survived by her children, Bobbi (Larry) Johanningmeier of Harpers Ferry, IA, Michele (Kevin) Fritz of New Berlin, WI, Jackie (Kevin) Hertrampf of Fennimore, WI, Becky (Peter) Noblet of Gladstone, MI, Connie Schissel of Prairie du Chien, WI and Callistus (Stacie) Schissel of Brooklyn Park, MN, a sister Rose Keller of Phoenix, AZ, her brothers Virgil Monroe of Ossian, IA, Fielden (Harriett) Monroe of Fredericksburg, IA and Forrest (JoAnne) Monroe of Guttenberg, IA, sisters in law Marie and Shirley Monroe  of Ossian, IA, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.        She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.

   A memorial service will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien.  Interment of the cremains will be in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Castalia, IA. 
   Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, May 27, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and one hour prior to services on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.   In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Carl E. Beall
 

Carl E. Beall, 94, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his home in Waukon.
   Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20th at 11:00 am at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, with Pastor Samantha Houser officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Rossville Cemetery.
   Friends may call from 3:00-6:00 pm Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Zion United Church of Christ, or the Waukon VFW.

   Carl Edward Beall was born September 26, 1918, in Franklin Township rural Luana, IA on the farm of his parents Louis E. and Minnie (Fish) Beall. Carl was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, IA. He attended Jefferson country schools #4 and #8. After completing the 8th grade, Carl did farm work for various people and then was drafted into the United States Army, serving in the 113th Calvary during WWII; he saw action in Northern Europe.
   While stationed at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, TX, Carl married Gladys Ellen Bechtel on December 25, 1942. After the service, he returned home to Waukon, and worked with Herman Electric doing wiring on several REC projects and as a mechanic with Dundee Implement for several winters. Carl then became a salesman for Watkins Products, retiring after 48 years. Carl later worked at MFL schools as a custodian.

   He was a lifelong member of Zion UCC and also was a member of the Waukon VFW since 1946. He was a drummer for the Hillbilly Rhythm Boys Band for 12 years. Carl loved traveling with Gladys in their trailer across the US and spending winter in the South. Carl and Gladys loved to dance. They also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and coffee time with friends.

   Carl is survived by his daughter Connie (Boyd) Colby of Hiawatha, IA; grandson Jeff (Susy) Colby of Cedar Rapids, IA; and two great-grandchildren: Caleb and Connor.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gladys, who died in 2002; and four sisters: Hazel McGinnis, Beulah Haury, and infant twins Marin and Dorothy.

   Casketbearers are Dale and Curtis Kurth, Jim McGinnis, Ed Haury, and Verle Fish.

Morris Glenn "Tennessee" Marks
 

Boscobel, WI -

Veteran

Morris Glenn "Tennessee" Marks age 75 of Boscobel, passed away on Friday May 17, 2013 at Orchard Manor in Lancaster.
   He was born on February 14, 1938 in Loretto Tennessee. The son of James Hershel and Dollie Mae (Willis) Marks.
   He married Carol Jean Elliott on May 18, 1957 in Madison Wisconsin. He served in the US Air Force.
   He is survived by his wife Carol Jean Marks of Boscobel, 4 Daughters; Pamela (Tom) Waltz of Boscobel, Patsy Marks of Boscobel, Paula (Paul) Davis of Ridgeway, Penny (Corey) Grassel of Boscobel. 1 son Hershel (Deanna) Marks of Boscobel. 12 Grandchildren 1 Great-Granddaughter. 3 brothers Mitchell (Marcella) Marks, of Loretto Tenn, Travis (Janie) Marks of Loretto Tenn, Tony (Mary) Marks of Loretto Tenn. 2 Sisters; Wanda (George) Cameron of Loretto Tenn, Judy (Stanley) Marks of Loretta Tenn. Also survived by many Nieces and Nephews, all who were very special to him.          He was preceded in death by his parents, along with two brothers Billy and James Marks .

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at 12:00 noon at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. Father Peter Auer officiating. Burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post #134 and the Gilbertson-Pitzer VFW post # 10393 both of Boscobel.
   Friends may call on Tuesday May 21, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. On line condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com

John Paul Ryan
 

John Paul Ryan, 70, Monona, Iowa died Friday, May 10, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
   He was born on May 19, 1942 to Emmett and Kathrine “Stella” (Keenan) Ryan in Waukon, Iowa. John attended St. Patrick Catholic Grade School and graduated from Monona High School in 1960. Following graduation, John spent a short time working in Chicago, Illinois.

   John was drafted into the Army in 1964, he served in the Vietnam War in the 1st Division and was honorably discharged in 1966. John was united in marriage with Marilyn Connor on June 1, 1967 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Monona, Iowa. Two sons were born to this union, Shaun and Patrick.

   John worked in Cedar Rapids and at Luana Savings Bank, Postville State Bank and Union State Bank in Monona, Iowa, until his retirement.
   He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Fan and enjoyed traveling, which included six of the seven continents. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

   John is survived by his two sons, Shaun (Amy) Ryan of West Burlington and Patrick (Jennifer) Ryan of Kalona; five grandchildren, Meghan, Shelby and Erin Ryan and Ashley and Connor Ryan; a sister, Ethna Bartels of Schaumberg, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Kay Ryan of Glendora, California; thirteen nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

   John was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alan and Larry Ryan; a sister, Kathleen O’Hara and a brother-in-law, Conrad Bartels.

   A public visitation will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 2 - 8 pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona, Iowa.

   A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Monona, Iowa.

   Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.  Condolences maybe left with:  .

Harold W. “Rusty” Frazier
 

Harold W. “Rusty” Frazier, 83, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin  passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, after a brief illness. 

   Harold Walter and his twin brother, Gerald, were born on April 10, 1930 in Lynxville, Wisconsin to Walter and Anna (Knoble) Frazier.  Harold was the eighth of nine children. Harold served with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1948 until 1952. 
   He was united in marriage to Vivian Bean.  To this union eight children were born.  Harold and Vivian lived in a trailer house in the Dubuque, Iowa area while he worked at John Deere.  As the family grew they decided to buy a bigger house on Shanghai Ridge, near Eastman, Wisconsin.  Harold and a few others carpooled back and forth to John Deere several of the ten years that he worked there.  He then farmed on Shanghai Ridge until the family decided to move closer to town.  Harold and Vivian bought an old apartment building in Prairie du Chien, remodeled it, and made it into a house.

   Harold was a self-employed carpenter.  He could fix anything you gave him.  He did anything for anybody.  If you needed something fixed he was always there to help.  As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses his other love was dedicated to helping others.  His love for the ministry and reading and teaching others about the Bible was a big part of his life.  He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.  He loved building things with his grandchildren and taking them on bicycle rides.

   Harold is survived by his wife, Vivian of Prairie du Chien; his eight children, Jeff Frazier of Boscobel, Wisconsin; Larry (Lynette) Frazier of Oelwein, Iowa; Tina (John) Walker of Onalaska, Wisconsin; Debora Frazier of Prairie du Chien; Sharon (Keith Coburn) Frazier of Prairie du Chien; Marlene (Jeff) Houg of McGregor, Iowa; Pam (Tim) Rooney of Steuben, Wisconsin; and Doug (Shannon) Frazier of Prairie du Chien; sixteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Florence Olsen of Prairie du Chien; and his twin brother, Gerald Frazier.

   Harold was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Mary “Tootie” Thompson, Helen Kaune, Evelyn Mitchell, Mildred Meiller, and Madeline Trautsch, and one brother, Floyd Frazier.  

   Visitation:  Friends may call on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Thornburg- Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. 

   Services:  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Thornburg- Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Elder Nathan Glessing will be the celebrant.

   Condolences  may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com

 Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Verna Joy Marshall
 

On Friday, May 10, 2013, Verna Joy Marshall, known to most as Joy, died gracefully and peacefully at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg from surgery complications.
   She was born October 20, 1927 at home in Buena Vista Township, the daughter of Beauford and Beulah Cowling. Joy was united in marriage with George Marshall September 5, 1948, and her loving care allowed George to remain at home the past few years. In addition to being a supportive farm wife, Joy worked at the Farmer’s and Merchant's Bank and then worked as a Postmaster replacement at Gillingham for approximately 27 years.
   She enjoyed her family, cooking and providing all with treats. Joy was a member of Homemakers for many years and enjoyed Homemaker trips, Eastern Star (50+ years), and attending Badger EX-POW gatherings. She was an active member of the Peace United Methodist Church. Her favorite hobby was her grandchildren.

   Survived by her husband, of 64 1/2 years, George; her sister Verla Pauls; her brother Vernon (Jack) Cowling (Charlene); three sons: Mike (Robyn), Chuck, Kent (Diana); six grandchildren: Jessica Mannel (Robert), Jason, Lydia Biba (Timothy), Cole, Casey (Ashli), Nick (Kelsey); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

   Joy was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law Archie Pauls.

   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Pastor Bill Busch will officiate and burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.
   Visitation will be at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00. The family suggests memorials be directed to the American Legion Flag Park, to the Peace United Methodist Church, to Agrace HospiceCare, or to a charity of choice in memory of Joy.
   The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the Marshall family. Online condolences may be made at prattfuneralservice.com.

Arnold "Arnie" E. "Banjo" Miles
 

Woodman, WI -

Arnold "Arnie" E. "Banjo" Miles, age 81 of Woodman, passed away on Saturday May 18 2013 at his residence in Woodman.
   He was born on February 26, 1932 in Millville Wisconsin. The son on Harry and Iola (Wiltrout) Miles Sr.. He married Mary Wemmer on October 21, 1950 at St. Clement's Catholic Church in Lancaster. She preceded him in death on October of 1998.
   He is survived by a son Michael (Debbie) Miles of Caledonia Illinois. 5 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren. 3 Brothers: Harry (Lynn) Miles Jr. of Monroe Wi., Harold Miles of Illinois, Howard (Dixie) Miles of Fennimore. 3 sisters; Darlene Monson of Rockford Illinois, Charlotte (Walter) Gumtow of Monroe Wisconsin,Juanita Miles of Rockford Illinois, also several Nieces and Nephews. Special friend Clara Peterson of Fennimore.
   He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons infant son James Patrick Miles, Don Miles "Jug" along with a sister.

   Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Pastor Charles Koester officiating. Burial in the St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church Cemetery Mt. Hope.        Friends may call on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. On line condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com