Sybol J. Callaway Ray
 

Prairie du Chien / Wauzeka, WI
Sybol J. Callaway Ray age 79 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Wauzeka passed away peacefully Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. 
  She was born October 25, 1930 in Crawford County the daughter of Ray and Alma (Olson) Callaway. On July 16, 1949 Sybol was united in marriage to Harold J. Ray at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. They were blessed last year by celebratin their 60th wedding anniversary.          Carrying on her father’s tradition, Sybol was a local barber for nearly 50 years. 
  Survivors include her husband Harold Ray of Prairie du Chien, Debra (Mike) Martin and Alan Ray both of Prairie du Chien, Dan (Sam) Ray of Tampa, FL, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a sister Thelma Haselton of Las Vegas, Nev., many nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends; Sue Plomedahl, Carleen Cornford, along with many special others, and their dog Jackie. 
  In addition to her parents, Sybol was preceded in death by a son Richard C. Ray, a brother Raymond and a sister Eunice.
  A Celebration of Life will be held in Sybol’s honor on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at the Wauzeka Century Hall from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions can be given in her name to the Crawford Area Shelter for Animals or the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital Hospice Program. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien assisted the family with arrangements. 
  www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Larry Allen Troendle
 

Larry A. Troendle 43 of Lansing, IA died Friday February 5, 2010 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA.
  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday February 10, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial in Gethsemane Cemetery, both in Lansing, IA.
  Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Lansing.
  He is survived by his parents Gerald and Norma Troendle of Lansing, IA; siblings: Jean (Fred) Ideker of Spring Grove, MN, Denise (Dave) Schmelzer and Vicki Troendle both of Waukon, IA, Brian Troendle of Lansing, Jennifer (George) Davis of Prairie du Chien, WI; grandmother Minnie Troendle of Lansing, IA; five nieces: Morgan, Monica and Nora Davis, Haley and Emily Ideker; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
  Larry was born November 8, 1966 in Waukon, IA to Gerald and Norma (Schorg) Troendle. He graduated from Lansing Kee High. Larry worked for Gary's Tractor Supply, Mike McMillan, Carlson Construction, city of Lansing, and lastly with his father farming. He enjoyed coon hunting, deer hunting, restoring and collection tractors.
  He was preceded in death by a sister Marsha Kay, a nephew Jesse Ideker, grandparents Reuben and Frances Schorg and Ted Troendle.

Adam M. Ricco
 

Blue River, WI
Adam M. Ricco age 19 of Blue River died unexpectedly Thursday, February 4, 2010. 
  He was born September 22, 1990 in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Michael and Mary (Manders) Ricco. He was a graduate of Boscobel High School in 2009. 
  Adam worked as a farmhand near Muscoda, WI. 
  He is survived by his parents Michael and Mary Ricco of Blue River, his brothers and sisters; Brenna, Cara, Mitchell, McKayla and Kaitlyn, along with his paternal grandparents Joseph and Carolyn Ricco of Boscobel. 
  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Lester and Doris Manders.
  Funeral services will be Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, WI with Reverend Gary Young officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, WI.     Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 1:00 PM until the time of services.

Ruth E. Lau
 

CASSVILLE, WI –
Ruth E. Lau, age 88, of Cassville, died on Friday, January 29, 2010, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. 
  She was born on November 12, 1921, in Cassville, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Kirschbaum) Adrian. She attended country school and graduated from Cassville High School. On October 29, 1949, Ruth was united in marriage to Carl R. Lau at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Ruth was a seamstress and a devout Catholic. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and its CCW. Ruth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and attending their activities. Ruth was an avid reader and would often clip articles from newspapers and fill in the crossword puzzles. She loved watching Badger basketball and football.
  Survivors include her children: John Lau, Cassville; Julie (Larry) Leonard, Columbus; five grandchildren: Katie Lau, Grinnell, IA; Maggie (Dan) K., Fennimore; Ashley Lau, Cassville; Sean Bonson, Verona; Sarah Bonson, Canada; two great-granddaughters, Demmy French, Canada; and Keira K., Fennimore.
  In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Carl on November 11, 2008; her daughter-in-law, Debra Lau on July 26, 2009; a great-grandson, Ryker John K. on May 25, 2007; and her brothers and sisters: Hubert Adrian, Jack Adrian, Gladys Orcutt and Irene Adrian.
  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Norder officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Settlement Cemetery, Cassville Township.      Family and friends may call on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a scripture services at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville and friends may call on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. 
Online condolences:
  www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Alta M. Prestemon
 

Alta M. Prestemon, 81, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, February 5, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13th, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, with Pastor Samantha Houser officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.
  Friends may call from 3:00 - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
  Alta Marie Prestemon was born May 5, 1928 in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Gilbert and Marie (Huffman) Roderick. She attended country school in the rural Allamakee County area and graduated from Waukon High School in 1945. Alta moved to Dubuque, IA, where she attended Western Union Training and went on to work for Western Union in Dubuque.
  On February 24, 1957 she married James Arthur Prestemon at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. They farmed together in Jefferson Township in rural Waukon, where they raised a dairy herd, hogs and crops. Alta has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Center since 2002.
  Alta was a member of Zion United Church of Christ where she was active in its ladies circles and taught Sunday school. Alta was a 4H leader and helped with meals on wheels. She was a member of the Thursday Club, a bridge club and the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Alta enjoyed working in her garden, canning, playing cards, needlework, sewing, golfing, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
  Survivors include her children, Sue (Dean) Engelhardt of Fairfax Station, VA, Dave (Gail) Prestemon of Waukon, Brian (Sonia) Prestemon of Plano, TX and Pamela (Craig) Setera of Rochester, MN; 6 grandchildren, Aaron, Emily and Nicole Prestemon, Maggie Benda, Mark Prestemon and James Engelhardt; 2 sisters, Carol (James) Moe of Waukon and Sherrie Massie of Indio, CA; 3 brothers, Marlin Roderick, Oliver (Margery) Roderick both Waukon and Roy (Sharon) Roderick of Oshkosh , WI.
  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James who died in 1989; a son, Mark Prestemon; a sister, Leota Prestemon and a brother, Robert Roderick.
  Honorary casketbearers are Alta’s grandchildren. Casketbearers are Aaron, John and Dean Prestemon, Roy, Oliver and Marlin Roderick.

Delores J. Igou
 

Prairie du Chien, WI
Delores J. Igou age 79 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. 
  She was born September 24, 1930 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Earl and Leona (Weighner) Valley. She married Paul Igou on May 3, 1953 in Prairie du Chien. She worked as a bookkeeper for Bluegrass Cooperage and later the Medical Museum in Prairie du Chien. 
  Delores was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing and bowling. 
  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul Igou of Prairie du Chien, her sons; Michael, Terry (Kathy), Ronald and Brian all of Prairie du Chien, Thomas (Deena) of Rosemount, MN, sisters; Janette (Earl) Nicholson and Virginia (Charles) Elvert both of Prairie du Chien, a sister in law Helen Valley of Prairie du Chien along with 9 grandchildren. 
  She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers; Robert “Putt” and Harold “Jake” Valley.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 8, 2010 at 11:30 AM at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Rev. James Weighner officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. 
  Friends may call on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien where there will be a wake scripture at 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Medical Museum in Prairie du Chien or the Prairie Catholic Schools. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Randall Scott Lund
 

Randall (Randy) Scott Lund of rural Gays Mills passed away Monday, Feb. 1st, 2010 as a result of a tree cutting accident (details).
  He was born April 9th, 1960 in Boscobel, the son of William Jr. and Mary (Groom) Lund. He attended Haney Elementary School and graduated from North Crawford High School in 1978 and then attended Richland Center Technical College. He married Gloria Stuckey on November 29, 1980 and they later divorced.
  Randy worked for Maple Ridge creamery and then for Iverson Construction for 5 years until he was involved in a life changing car accident. Although having to learn to walk, read and write for a second time in his life, Randy still embraced life and never lost his wit and sense of humor. Everyone who knew Randy knew he had a heart of gold. He was kind, generous, sincere and always thought of others. He enjoyed his family and especially cherished his two granddaughters, Genevieve and Lizzy, who equally cherished their Grandpa.
  He is survived by his three daughters, Renee (Travis) Helin of Mt. Horeb, Mandy (Timothy) VanNatta and Heather Rice and two grandchildren, Genevieve and Elizabeth Helin; his mother, Mary Lund of Prairie du Chien; four brothers, Greg (Mary Jane) of Boscobel, Glen of Soldiers Grove, Ed (Maggie) of Gays Mills and Joe (Bernice) of Soldiers Grove and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, William Jr., a brother Gene and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
  Visitation will be on Friday, Feb. 5th from 4-8 p.m. at the Dommersnaes-Bertram Family Funeral Home in Gays Mills with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 6th with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held at the Haney Ridge Cemetery immediately following services.

Nancy Kay Evanson
 

Nancy Kay Evanson, 52, of Lansing, IA, died Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA.        Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 3rd, at 11:00 AM at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville, IA, with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
  Friends may greet the family for one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday.
  Nancy Kay Evanson was born on March 17, 1957 in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Melbourne Rema and Helen Delores (Aure) Evanson. She was baptized while in the hospital and confirmed at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church. Nancy faced serious health issues from the time of her birth and was lovingly cared for by her family at home until the age of 7 when she went to live at the Tommy Dale Children’s Home in Sioux City, IA. In 1978 she became a resident of Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA, where she has lived ever since.
  Nancy had a vibrant personality and an infectious giggle when she was happy. She liked music and singing and enjoyed food, especially rommegrot, a Norwegian cream mush her mother made for her. She loved visits from her family and being around people and was very appreciative of the personal care she received from the staff at Thornton Manor.
  Survivors include her mother, Helen Evanson of Waukon; 4 sisters, Shirley Aure of Waukon, Phyllis (Bob) Waters and Sandra (Bob) Reinke, both of New Albin, IA, and Mary (Bill) Bleckwehl of Northfield, MN; 3 brothers, James (Vicki) Evanson and Steven (Sheryl) Evanson, both of Waterville, IA, and David Evanson of Waukon; a half-sister, Linda (Bob) James of Grants Pass, OR; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  She is preceded in death by her father, Melbourne.
  Casketbearers are her brothers and brothers-in-law.

Juliane . Brunner
 

Juliane Brunner, 81, of Boscobel, passed away Friday February 5, 2010 at Boscobel Area Health Care Boscobel. 
  She was born on August 17, 1928 in Germany to Michael and Juliana Ehmes. She was married on May 31, 1952, in Stetsonville, WI to Clifford C. Brunner and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1988.
  She worked for Marathon Cheese in Muscoda and at Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative.
  She was a member of Blue River Legion Auxiliary, St. Peter's Lutheran Church and Dorcas Circle,
and German D.A.N.C.
  Juliane was known to be a very hard worker, and very meticulous. 
She is survived by
3 daughters
 Annette(Robert) Imhoff of Blue River
 Karen(Dave) Degenhardt of Blue River
 Debra(Bradley) Wellner of Boscobel
Son
 Clifford(Paulette) Brunner of Prairie du Chien
13 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren
2 sisters and 2 brothers in Germany
Her faithful loving dog, Heidi.
  She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford, parents and sisters and brothers. 
  Services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Muscoda, with Pastor Dana Mark Wilkie officiating. Burial will be at the Blue River Cemetery. 
  Friends may call Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel