Obituaries
 

Ray K. Hermeier
 

Ray K. Hermeier, 73, of Iowa City, IA, formerly of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.
  Funeral services will be held Monday, August 30th, at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in rural Postville, IA, with Pastor Paul Snyder officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
  Friends may call from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
  Raymond Kenneth Hermeier was born on March 12, 1937 in Waukon, IA, the son of Fred and Florence Esther (Klein) Hermeier. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1955 and went on to the University of Iowa where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, a Masters degree in Statistics and Correlation and a PHD in Psychology.    He began his career with the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, WI where he was a professor of Psychology for 2 years and then with Triton College, River Grove, IL for 26 years. He moved to Iowa City following his diagnosis with colon cancer in 1996.
  Ray enjoyed reading, jogging, yard work and flower gardening. Throughout his life he exercised the good values he learned in childhood from his mother. He was always helping out others; the Waukon High School and Wellness Center have benefited from his philanthrophy.
  Survivors include his twin brother Rick Hermeier of Iowa City, IA; a sister, Alice (Robert) Harkreader of Rockford, IL and a sister-in-law, Marcella Hermeier Waukon, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Oliver Hermeier; a sister, Gladys Dix and her husband Edwin Dix.

Michael W. O’Brien
 

Prairie du Chien, WI
Michael W. O’Brien age 70 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. 
  He was born October 29, 1939 in Prairie du Chien the son of James and Marjorie (Backes) O’Brien. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Jane Lechnir on August 12, 1967 at St. John’s Church in Prairie du Chien. 
  He worked for Mara Construction on the curb and gutter crew. Mike later became a salesman for the Trausch Baking Company where he retired after over 30 years of service. He was the manager for Sports Unlimited and also worked for Rickleff Plumbing and Heating in Prairie du Chien. 
  Mike was a very active member of the Prairie du Chien Country Club, Ducks Unlimited and the PdC Booster Club. 
  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane O’Brien of Prairie du Chien, his daughters; Cassie (Steve) Rickleff of Prairie du Chien and Katie (Eric) Myhre of Sun Prairie, WI, his son Daniel (Amy) of Prairie du Chien, brothers; Jack (Mary) of Eaton, MD and Pat (Judy) of Clermont, FL, his grandchildren; Luke, Paige, Kathryn, Joshua, Jacob, Thomas, Nicole and Joseph.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, Prairie du Chien, with Rev. James Weighner officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. 
  Interment will be at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. 
  Friends may call on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a wake scripture at 8:00 PM. Friends may also call at the church on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Prairie Catholic Schools. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Junior Lewis Cooley
 

Junior Lewis Cooley, age 89, passed away on August 25th at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien. 
  He was born on July 5, 1921, to Fredrick and Melcena (Riddiough) Cooley in Little Grant, WI. He spent most of his life around the Little Grant and Mt. Hope area.
  On October 26, 1946, he married Mildred Mae Lenzendorf. During his lifetime, Lewis worked for Badger Ammunition, Wauzeka Box Factory, Eastman Lumber and retired from the Village of Wauzeka as manager of the waterworks. 
  He enjoyed fishing, playing cards gardening, bird-watching and his grandchildren. Dad/Grandpa will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
  He is survived by, 3 daughters, Betty Hurda of Edmund, Janet (Tom) Klein of Bagley and Carol (Kevin) Olsen of Wauzeka and 4 sons, Phillip (Barb) of Columbus, Dennis (Karen) of Wauzeka, Gary (Lisa) of Milton and Ralph (Aloysia)of Wauzeka, 18 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 brother, Keith of Madison. 
  He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, 1 infant son, Christopher, granddaughter, Melissa Cooley, grandson, Bobby Cooley, 2 brothers, Raymond and Frederick and a sister, Maxine Sutton.
  Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home in Boscobel with Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating. Burial will be at the Wauzeka Cemetery.
  Friends may call on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
  In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family

Clarke A. Ford
 

Clarke A. Ford, 53, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, August 21, 2010, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI.
  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 24th, at 10:30 AM at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Rev. Lynn G. Groe officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.
  Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.
  Clarke Alden Ford was born May 6, 1957 in Waukon, IA, the son of Harry Alden and Deve Jane (Fish) Ford. He attended Waukon Schools. Clarke worked for Fitzgerald Roofing in Waukon for five years. He moved to Mobile, Alabama, where lived for about ten years, where worked as a maintenance supervisor for an apartment complex.
  He was certified as a refrigeration and cooling specialist. Clarke worked at Cabela's in Prairie du Chien, WI, for a short time. On February 26, 2005 he married Dee Schott at the First Presbyterian Church in Waukon, they later divorced.
  Clarke had several hours of flight experience in training for his pilots license. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, collecting and restoring pocket watches and loved animals. Clarke taught himself how to play the guitar which he enjoyed playing.
  Survivors include a son, Jarad (Sara) Gatton of Las Vegas, NV; a granddaughter, Cora Gatton; 2 sisters, Linda (Mike) Handke of Waukon, IA and Lisa (Brian) Selberg of La Crescent, MN; 1 nephew, Bryce McCormick; 3 nieces Jessica, Sarah and Kayla Selberg; 1 step-nephew, Michael Handke, Jr. and 2 step-nieces, Jennifer Handke and Nikki Frana. He is preceded in death by parents.
  Casketbearers are Darell and Terry Ford, Brad Selberg, Mike Handke Jr., Jesse Brainard and Dale Leikvold.

Lois Barlow
 

Lois Barlow, 78, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 21. 2010 at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove.
  She was born on August 28, 1931 in LaCrosse, Wis. to Lloyd and Orpha (Marston) Holliday. Lois graduated from Gays Mills High School and earned her teaching degree at college in Platteville, Wis. She married Fred Barlow on June 27th, 1953 at the 1st Congregational Church in Gays Mills to which she was a lifetime member. 
  She taught school at Mt. Sterling Elementary for 2 years and substitute taught for many more years taking Matt along with her. Lois and Fred framed in Griffin Hollow for 27 years and raised 6 children: David Wayne (Barb), Brenda Lea Young, Joyce Ann Clark (Bill) Victoria Jo Swanton (Brad), John Thomas (Merri), and Matthew Kenneth (Goldie). 
  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the North Clayton Homemakers Club in which she helped start the Soldiers Grove Library. She served on the Gays Mills Library Board and also served many years as the Treasurer/Clerk for Clayton Township.Lois loved to read and to play the piano/organ for her family, special occasions, and church. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to read, sing, and play music. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss their grandma very much.
  She is survived by her children, her grandechildren and great grandchildren her brothers: Larry and Wilford Holliday, sisters-in-law: Mae Motsinger, Gloria Gander, Eda (Robert) Widner, and lena (Art) Zabel, brothers-in-law: Robert (Tholie) and Ralph (Janice) Barlow, and Neil Zajicek.
  She was preceded in death by her husband: Frederick Earl Barlow, her parents, in-laws: Elmer and Velma Barlow, infant grandson: Joel Peter Clark, infant granddaughter: Bailey Shannon Barlow, a nephew: Wilford Holliday, Jr., sisters-in-law: Betty Smith, Ethel Zajicek, Rosalie Barlow, brothers-in-law: Elmer, Jr., George and Albert Barlow, Johnny Motsinger, clyde Gander, and Lowell Smith.
  All are welcomed to attend the visitation at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown on Wednesday, August 25 from 4 to 8 PM. The funeral will be held there on Thursday, August 26, at 1 PM. Elder John Johnson will officiate.  Burial will be at the Yankeetown Cemetery in Soldiers Grove. 
  There will be a luncheon at the William A. Schoville Post #220 of the American Legion in Soldiers Grove after the service.
  Wife, mother, grandma, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, friend, musician, teacher--She was many things to us and we will remember her with love. She will always be in our hearts.

Jeffrey C. Glasbrenner
 

Boscobel, WI -
Jeffrey C. Glasbrenner age 66 of Boscobel, passed away on Monday August 30 2010 as a result of a farming accident (details).
  He was born on September 14, 1943 in Boscobel Wisconsin.  The son of Carroll and L. Avonelle (LeGeune) Glasbrenner. He married Sandy Wilcox on December 6 1969 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel.
  Jeff worked for John Deere in Dubuque for over 30 years he also enjoyed farming.
  He is survived by his wife Sandy Glasbrenner of rural Boscobel. 3 sons: Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Glasbrenner of Little Rock Ark., Justin Glasbrenner of Boscobel, Jeremy (Jessica) Glasbrenner of Boscobel. 2 daughters Jenelle Glasbrenner and Julie Geerdes both of Stoughton, Jamie (Cody) Adams of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. 4 grandchildren Jayden, Grace, Gavin, Jerrin Glasbrenner. His mother L. Avonelle Glasbrenner of Boscobel. 1 sister Candice (Alan) Kruszka of Thornton Ia..
  He was preceded in death by his father Carroll Glasbrenner and 1 sister Jill Jo Glasbrenner.
  Memorial services will be held on Friday September 3, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel. Pastor Charles Koester officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
  Friends may call on Thursday September 2 2010 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel, and also at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M until the time of service. 
On line condolence may be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com

Mary E. Garrow
 

Mary E. Garrow, 88, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon.
  A funeral mass will be held Friday, September 3rd, at 11:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Joseph Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon.
  Friends may call one hour before services on Friday at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.
  Mary Elizabeth Garrow was born February 19, 1922 in Waukon, IA, the only child of Walter and Mae (Howe) Garrow. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church and graduated from St. Patrick Catholic School, where she was active in music and served on the debate team.
  Mary moved to Chicago where she worked as a stenographer for an electrical company for twenty three years. She moved back to Waukon to be a caregiver to her mother. Mary was a resident at Makee Manor and most recently Northgate Care Center. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed reading and playing the piano.
  There are no immediate survivors. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Richard D. “Dick” Anderson
 

Prairie du Chien, WI / Belle Plaine, IA
Richard D. “Dick” Anderson age 81 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Belle Plaine died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. 
  He was born April 30, 1929 in Belle Plaine, IA the son of James and Gladys (Sparrowgrove) Anderson. He served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Naval Reserves. He married Helen Cox on July 14, 1950 in Corinth, MS. 
  He worked as a truck driver in the Chicago, IL area. He owned and operated the Lincoln Café in Belle Plaine, and later the Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts Store in Prairie du Chien. Dick loved gardening and grew beautiful tomatoes and flowers. 
  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Anderson of Prairie du Chien, three daughters; Susan Anderson of Prairie du Chien, Deborah (Dan) Drahos of Belle Plaine and Sherry (Jarrod) Picha of LaCrosse, WI, four sons; Richard Jr. of LaCrosse, Steven (Ginger) of Coon Rapids, MN, Dennis of Dwight, IL and John (Cheryl Hargens) of Tama, IA, a son in law Steve Pohlabel of Milwaukee, WI, two brothers; Jack (Karen) of Fox Lake, IL and Donnie (Janet) of Arlington Heights, IL, a sister Betty Anderson of Little Rock, AR, 22 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 
  He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Robert, a brother James and four sisters; Judy, Madeline, Jean and Joanne.
  A private family memorial service will be held on September 10th and 11th, 2010. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. 
  www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Myrtle I. Benish
 

Prairie du Chien, WI
Myrtle I. Benish age 90 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Prairie Maison Care Center. 
  She was born October 10, 1919 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of James and Lucy (Wachuta) Benish. 
  She worked as a bookkeeper for a local beer distributor and later for the Prairie City Bank in Prairie du Chien where she retired after many years of service. 
  She is survived by her niece Mary Lou (Jerry) Bausch of Lancaster, WI, nephews; Ervin “Butch” (Pat) Benish of Milwaukee, WI and Jerry (Donna) Benish of Chicago, IL along with several great nieces and nephews. 
  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Ervin and Clarence Benish along with a nephew Bill Benish.
  A Memorial service will be Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, with interment of the cremains in the Evergreen Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. 
  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. www.garrityfuneralhome.com

Azeneth M. “Sandy” White
 

Soldiers Grove, WI
Azeneth M. “Sandy” White age 63 of Soldiers Grove passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. 
  She was born March 16, 1947 in Mission, TX, the daughter of Vincente and Genoveva (Castello) Ramirez. She married Roger White on March 23, 1977 in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2009.    Sandy enjoyed organizing the Flea Market and Craft Show for the Apple fest each year in Gays Mills, WI. 
  She is survived by her daughter Adrian White of Woodside, NY, her son Robin (Elin) White of Orland, CA, her mother Genoveva Ramirez of Donna, TX, her brother Anuar (Beverly) Ramirez of Donna, TX along with her grandson Rowan Thomas White. 
  She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.
  A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gays Mills, WI.        Friends may call at the church on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 10:00 AM until the time of services. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien, WI is assisting the family. 
  www.garrityfuneralhome.com