Frederick Victor Kraemer Sr. age 93 of Plain passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the Sylvan Crossing-Westshire under Hospice Care in Madison. He was born on March 5, 1915 in Plain the son of Edward and Gisela (Frank) Kraemer. Fred graduated from St. Luke’s High School in Plain, WI and received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering froom Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. He then joined the family construction business, Ed Kraemer and Sons, and worked there until 1957. He was married on November 24, 1938 to the former Margaret “Peggy” Hogan. Fred was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain.
Survivors include: a daughter, Barbara Roth of Vadnais Heights, MN
A son, Frederick Jr. (Christine) Kraemer of Madison
4 grandchildren, Emily (Gary) Heidger of Mounds View, MN
Erin Roth of Savage, MN
Peter Kraemer of Madison
Joseph Kraemer of Milwaukee
2 great grandchildren, Rachel and Katie Heidger both of Mounds View, MN
2 brothers, Victor (Jacqueline) Kraemer and Duane (Gwen) Kraemer both of Plain
Extended family, Jim (Joanne) Hogan of Salem, South Carolina
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Gisela Kraemer, his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Kraemer, a daughter, Gloria Feiner, a brother, Rudy Kraemer and a sister, Iris Umhoefer. The family would like to thank the staffs at Sauk Prairie Hospital, Maplewood Nursing Home and Sylvan Crossing-Westshire (especially Diane and Susan), and Home Health United (especially Andrea Nelson, R.N.). Special thanks also goes to Dr. Jeff Collins and his staff in Plain, WI, Dr. David Caropreso and Dr. David Sorber at the Dean Clinic and Amanda, Tammy and the rest of the team from Hospice Care. The family felt very fortunate that Dad had wonderful neighbors including Pat and Irene Walsh, Dave and Sandy Ruhland and Anna Marie Ring. Without their help and friendship Dad would not have been able to stay in his home as long as he did. Dad often talked about his favorite times he spent with close friends and family, especially those who passed away before him; Marlin (Lillian) Jordan, Durward (Florence) Hogan, Clem (Annie) Frank, Ed (Margaret) Crowley, “Hammer” (Lucille) Walsh, Dick (Iris) Umhoefer, Pat and Mary Dischler and Dan Olejnik. A Mass in Memory of Fred will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with a private family burial in the Church Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. Memorials may be made to Benedictine Mission House, Schuyler, Nebraska 68661-0528, St. Luke’s School Endowment Fund or the Kraemer Public Library in Plain

Eric Zambrano Hill, age 25 of Lone Rock, died suddenly on Friday July 11, 2008. Eric was born to Ofelia Zambrano Gonzales and Manuel Rubiano Gonzales in Neiva, Colombia, and was adopted in 1987 by Mike and Bonnie.
Eric enjoyed basketball, chess, and camping, and will be remembered for his great sense of humor. He devoted the last three years of his life to the work of God.
Eric is survived by his mother Bonnie(Mark) Strozinsky of Lone Rock, his father Mike(Lori) Hill of Cross Plains. His sisters Melisa Trejo(Jose) of North Freedom, and Jackeline Hill of Lone Rock, his brother Julio Jenson of Copenhagen, Denmark, his grandmother Tharon Lee Bailey of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and his nephew Julian Zambrano of Lone Rock.
A memorial service will be held at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green on Wednesday July 16, 2008 at 1 P.M. Pastor Regi Licht will officiate. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 A.M. until time of the service at 1 P.M. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. He will be sadly missed by his family. We love you Ernesto.

Julia Bruhn, age 72, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home with her family and friends by her side, on Friday, July 4, 2008. Julie was born in Richland Center on September 17, 1935, the daughter of Gordon and Bernadine (McCarville) Poad. Julie was united in marriage to Frank Bruhn on March 2, 1957. They enjoyed 33 years of happily married life. They succeeded by working hard and enjoyed many, many trips around the world. She attended Richland County Teachers College and U.W. Platteville where she obtained her Bachelors degree. Julie did her practice teaching at the Oak Grove School and Richland Center Campus. She began her teaching career in one-room schools from 1955-1960. From 1961-1997 Julie taught biology at the River Valley Middle School. She was so well liked by her many students and fellow teachers and her legacy at River Valley will never be forgotten.
Julie was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Little Flower Circle. She was a lifetime member of the Wisconsin Retired Education Association, lifetime member of Sauk, Iowa and Richland County Retired Teachers Associations. She was also a lifetime member of the Richland Campus Alumni Association and U.W. Platteville Alumni Association. Julie was a member of the Lone Rock Historical Society and the Lone Rock Alumni Association. She was the founder of the Scarlett Gems of the Red Hat Society. Julie was an avid member of the Travel Society and the Financial Group. She held many offices within her bowling leagues. Julie was president of many of the above organizations and, last but not least, she was the president of the two member sorority Alpha Cumma Guy.

Julie will be dearly missed by her brother Gordon (Joan) Poad of Lone Rock, sister Lottie Schreurs of South Dakota along with her 6 step-children, sister-in-laws Ella (Sis) McGraw of Madison and Elaine Bruhn of California, and brother-in-laws Charlie (Tay) Bruhn of Lodi and Karl Bruhn of California, and many special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, in-laws Charles and Lucy Bruhn, her maternal and paternal grandparents, sister-in-laws Hazel Horne, Ellen Lewis, Pat Bruhn, Shirley Bruhn, June Gundlach, Maxine Bruhn, brother-in-laws Earl Bruhn, George Bruhn, Ken Bruhn, Wilfred Gundlach, Kenny McGraw, Lenny Horne, Bill Lewis, Bob Schreurs and an infant brother.

Julie had lots of joys in life but teaching was on the top of her list. She helped shape the minds of students by teaching students through experiment, to learn from success and failure, and to gain knowledge from those experiences; had been Julies’s driving force. Julie demanded no more of students and colleagues than she demanded of herself, “To do the best that you can!” She leaves us still at the top of her game, in love with life, children and education

No word can ever fully express our love and admiration for Julie. She will remain in our hearts forever.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Loretto at 2:00 P.M. Procession will leave from St. John’s Catholic Church at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. Memorials may be made to the Frank and Julie Bruhn Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Robert W. Hayes age 93 of Viroqua passed away on Sunday June 29, 2008 at the Vernon Manor in Viroqua. Robert was born on October 5, 1914 to his parents Walter and Nelia (Dodge) Hayes.
Robert is survived by many nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Nelia Hayes. One brother Walter Hayes, and one sister Helen Brault.
There will be a graveside service held at a later date.

No service information available

Virginia S. Hughes, age 75 of Richland Center, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Richland Hospital. She was born on November 12, 1932 the daughter of Elmer and Lola (Mason) Cornwell. She was married on January 3, 1957 to Donald W. Hughes. Virginia resided at Schmitt Woodland Hills since 2001. She loved her family and her “second family” at Schmitt, especially her daughter and best friend, Janice. Virginia spent her days caring for her family and her husband, Donald. During her fulfilling life she was a mother, farmer, contractor, wife, homemaker, grandmother and good friend.
Survivors include: 3 children, Janice (Adam) Hess of Richland Center, Beverly Jean (Wort) Witherall of IL. And Donald L. (Elizabeth) Hughes of Bath, IL., grandchildren, Lauriann (Corey) Grosskopf, Adam (Karlene) Hess, Ginger Snyder, Dawn Hughes, Donald (Brandy) Hughes Jr., many great grandchildren, a sister, Daisy (Bill) Fry, a sister-in-law, Ann Cornwell, many nieces, nephews and many other loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola Edwards, her father, Elmer Cornwell, her husband, Donald W. Hughes on February 25, 1994, 3 brothers, Donald L., Ronald and William Cornwell and a sister, Bonnie Cornwell.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center. Rev. Mary Jeffries will officiate with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Keyesville. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Stafford Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Oscar M. Christianson age 91 of Spring Green passed away on Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home. He was born on March 21, 1917 in Wyoming Valley Township, the son of Martin and Amanda (Olson) Christianson. He was married to the former Geraldine “Gerry” Martin in October of 1940 and she preceded him in death in August of 1972, he then was married to LaVerne Olson. Oscar was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green and was a past volunteer fireman in Spring Green.
Survivors include: his wife LaVerne Christianson of Spring Green
3 children, Ron (Fern) Christianson of Waunakee
Sharon (Jim) Weitzel of Elmwood, IL
Marsha (Chuck) Grant of Spring Green
3 step children, David (Kathy) Olson of Marshfield, MA
Mary Peck of Marengo, IL
Fred (Philena) Olson of Madison
6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Amanda Christianson, an infant brother, Melvin, a sister, Melva Lehmann and his first wife, Gerry Christianson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Bill Nolan will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the St. John’s Catholic Church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass.
The greatest gift I ever had came from God, I call him Dad.

Eric A. Wymer age 22 of Richland Center passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on February 24, 1986 in Ashland, WI the son of Kenneth and Linda (Norton) Wymer. Eric was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Local Union #2150-Apprentice Lineman. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and rock climbing.
Survivors include: his parents, Ken and Linda Wymer of Richland Center
2 sisters, Jamie (David) Fogo of Richland Center and Erin Wymer & friend Aaron Grueneberg of Wauwatosa, WI, Grandparents, Geraldine and Donald Miles of Hayward, WI, Ethyl and Raymond Haynes of Earl, WI and Thomas and Susan Norton of Essex, IL, a nephew and niece, Nathen and Hannah Fogo of Richland Center and a special friend, Tori Dolan of Spring Green,WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richland Center. Fr. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Stafford Funeral Home from 3:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Julius A. “Bud” Schauer Jr. age 70 of Muscoda passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Pine Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Evansville, WI the son of Julius Sr. and Beulah (Tomlin) Schauer. Bud served in the United States Army from 1956-1959 and was a member of the Richland Center VFW Post. He was a dedicated truck driver for many years. Bud was married on July 28, 1997 to the former Ellen Hicks in Custer, South Dakota. He enjoyed camping, vacationing in South Dakota, car races and most importantly spending time with his daughter Rachel.
Survivors include: his wife, Ellen Schauer of Muscoda, his daughter Rachel of Muscoda, 3 children from a previous marriage, Steve (Leslie) Schauer, Sheree Barry and Tom (Elizabeth) Schauer all of Richland Center, 11 grandchildren, 4 siblings, Barbara Busch of Missouri, Rosalyn Jensen of Wisconsin Dells, Larry (Nancy) Schauer of Mauston and Bill (Cindy) Schauer of Janesville, his mother-in-law, Janice Hicks of Richland Center, 2 brothers-in-law, Randy (Dana) Hicks and Rich Hicks both of Richland Center, sisters-in-law, Pam (Phil Steven) Hanson and Jenny (Ryan Nimocks) Hicks both of Richland Center, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his dog Sassy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Sr. and Beulah Schauer, an aunt, Gerdie, father-in-law, Carl Hicks Jr. and a brother-in-law, Jack Jensen. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center. Rev. Robert Peeples will officiate with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Local Veterans Military Honors Unit. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Stafford Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Dorothea M. Manning, age 86 of Richland Center passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Pine Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 2, 1922 to Walter and Dola (Buttler) Mecum. On June 20, 1940 she married Roscoe E. Manning. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Goodwill Club.
Survivors include her children, Ruth (Jerry) Bristol, Leo (Karen) Manning, Gary Manning, Tom Manning, Roscoe “Buddy” Manning, Robert “Bobby” Manning. All of Richland Center. Six Grandchildren, nine Great Grandchildren, a sister, Camilla (Vilas) Hernan of Blue River, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Dola Mecum, her husband Roscoe Manning, a daughter Debra Lynn Manning, two brothers Hank and Donald Mecum.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richland Center. Fr. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.