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.

Clara F. Olson, age 94 of Lone Rock passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Pine Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 17, 1913 in Bear Creek Township, WI the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kaul) Ringelstetter. She was married on February 1, 1936 to Enoch Olson.
Survivors include 2 children, Arden (Joanne) Olson of Lone Rock
Barbara Perry of Aurora, CO
4 grandchildren, Tim Olson of Lake Villa, IL
Cindy Moseman of Elgin, IL
Jennifer Meyers of Woodstock, IL
Michelle Heineman of Aurora, CO
7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild
3 sisters-in-law, Norma Ringelstetter of Lone Rock
Carol Ringelstetter of Spring Green
Irene Olson of Richland Center
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Ringelstetter, her husband, Enoch Olson and 9 siblings. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green. Rev. Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Spring Green Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Richard M. Gaulke, age 73, of Lime Ridge passed away June 11, 2008 at UW Madison Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1934 to Harold and Ruth (Leek) Gaulke.
Survivors include seven children, Terry Walker, Ray Buck Walker, Diane (Dean) Januesheske, Daniel (Jackie) Gaulke, Sheila Burchfield (Chub), Jean Hawk, Kelly (Suzanne) Gaulke. 9 Grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, one brother, William Gaulke, and a special friend Sheila Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruth Gaulke, two brothers Jim Gaulke, John Blynn and one sister, Marion Ruhland.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Richardson Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green at 12:00 noon. Reverend Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Avoca Cemetery. Military Rites will be held at the Avoca Cemetery by the Lone Rock VFW Post 383. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. until time of service. The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Barbara E. Lunenschloss, age 95, daughter of Byron and Bessie (Frankland) Monteith was born in Montfort, Wisconsin on March 8, 1913 and passed away on June 9, 2008. She was baptized at the Montfort Methodist Church and as she grew up was very active in the Church Choir and Sunday School. She attended grade school in Montfort and graduated from Montfort High School in 1930. In 1934 she graduated from the Platteville Teacher’s College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. After a year of substitute teaching in Muscoda and Lone Rock, She taught English in the Belleville High School for about six years. Teaching in Belleville were some of her happiest years, and has several students/friends that she has been communicating with since those early years of teaching. It was in Belleville where she met Neil Lunenschloss, a fellow teacher, and they were married June 20, 1939. They stayed in Belleville until 1944. In 1944, her husband, Neil, began three years of service in the United States Naval Reserve and served in World War II. When Neil left for the service, Barbara moved to Spring Green to live with her sister, Eleanor Hottmann and family. She secured an English teaching job in the Spring Green High School. At the end of the War, Barbara and her husband, Neil, moved back to Belleville, where he served as high school principal for three years, and she as a home keeper and support system. After these three years, Neil entered the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he received his Masters Degree in 1950. While Neil was going to school, Barbara worked at the Wisconsin School of the Air, and they lived in a small motel in Cross Plains. Neil’s jobs in education took them to New Glarus, Appleton and Madison. Barbara enjoyed living in all of these locations as she made many friends and was involved in many activities. After Neil’s retirement from education, they moved to Spring Green where they lived for over 25 years and spent many winters in Florida. During her life, Barbara enjoyed writing, reading, singing, playing the piano, dancing, traveling and spending time with friends. She has prepared a publication on Montfort, which includes a poem she wrote that says a lot about how she looked at life.

SUNRISE TO SUNSET
I do not mind that I have reached the autumn of my
life with winter not far off
For I have witnessed golden dawns usher in the mornings,
Pastel rainbows arch the sky,
Raindrops like tears upon the sweet faces of pansies,
Diligent spiders weaving gossamer webs,
Heavenly blue morning glories with trumpets uplifted
to greet the rising sun,
Pink and white apple blossoms playing hostess to busy bees,
Delicate anemones peeking out from under their
winter blankets,
Jack-in-the-pulpits preaching their first sermons
in the spring,
Fringed gentians and goldenrod enhancing the roadside
in the fall,
And snowflakes drifting down to hide the wounds
of a frost-bitten earth.
How often as our eyes grow dim do we seek Thy help,
Oh Lord, in humble garden plot.
The flowers express their gratitude by fragrant beauty
rising up to greet us.
Help us to give ourselves as unselfishly as they,
Forgetting our infirmities, our griefs, our woes
in serving those most needy,
Remembering always Him whose love was given
oh, so freely.

Survivors include three nephews; Monte (Bonnie) Hottmann of Dodgeville, Bob (Marge) Hottmann of Spring Green, Dale (Judy) Hottmann of Spring Green; one niece, Mary Ruth (Denny) Reger of Windsor; twelve grand nieces and nephews; a nephew and niece of her deceased husband, Neil, Diane (David) Turner of Kokomo, Indiana, Richard (Helen) Coddington of Champaign, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Lunenschloss, her parents Byran and Bessie Monteith, her sister Eleanor Hottmann and brother-in-law Kenneth Hottmann. A memorial service will be held at the RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME in Spring Green on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. A former student and dear friend, Reverend Gary Fritz will officiate with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery in Montfort at a later date. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The family thanks the staff of Greenway Terrace in Spring Green and Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville for the excellent care and attention they provided Barbara. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe, Spring Green 53588.

Anthony J. “Tony” Laubmeier, age 89 of Plain, departed this world on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 to join his wife Mildred. Tony was born on August 30, 1918 in Plain, WI the son of Joseph and Rosie (Brickl) Laubmeier. Tony was united in marriage to the former Mildred Feiner on August 30, 1941 and were blessed with nine children. The couple made dairy farming their life for 62 years on a farm nestled in a beautiful valley. Along with farming, Tony loved fishing and playing cards with family and friends. He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church for all of his life. Tony is survived by his nine children: Bonnie (Kenny) Albrecht of Plain, Jim (Judy) Laubmeier of Cross Plains, Judy (Jerry) Bindl of Rockford,IL, Rudy (Luanne) Laubmeier of Plain, Darlene Decot of Reedsburg, Arlene (Bill) Brown of Reedsburg, Alice (Paul) Mickelson of Fitchburg, Monica (Pat) McGlynn of LaValle, Cynthia (Jerry) Tourdot of Reedsburg, 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Ann (Harlen) Sprecher and Catherine Popp both of Sauk City, a sister-in-law, Sylvia Laubmeier of Sauk City, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rosie Laubmeier, his wife, Mildred Laubmeier and a brother, William Laubmeier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green from 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.