05/09/2008 12:00 AM Duane A. Story, age 68, of Jump River, Wis., father to Wendy (Matthew) Dernovsek of Hudson, Wis., passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Gilman Funeral Home, Gilman, Wis. Burial will follow in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Jump River. Friends and family may call on Friday evening from 4-8 p.m. at the Gilman Funeral Home, Gilman. Plombon Funeral Service of Gilman is assisting the family with arrangements.
Duane is survived by his wife Della of Jump River, WI, children; Kurt Latz of Bancroft, WI, Kim (Danny) Trawicki of Gilman, WI, Kirby Latz of Jump River, WI, Kristie (Davey) Winger of Gilman, WI, Wendy (Matthew) Dernovsek of Hudson, WI, Brett (Stacey) Story of Bloomer, WI, 22 grandchildren, & 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Besides his great love for his family, especially his grandchildren, he enjoyed spending time fixing things.
05/09/2008 12:00 AM Jessie Marie (Lundeen) Cramer, 91, started her journey to the Lord Monday, April 28, at the University of Minnesota Hospital after a short illness.
05/09/2008 12:00 AM Helen Grace Thokey, 91, formerly of Racine, mother of Barbara (Richard) Hagen, passed away on Sunday, May 4, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.
05/06/2008 12:00 AM Helen Irene Benoy, age 66, of Clear Lake, Wis. passed away on May 6, 2008 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. A funeral service for Helen will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 9 at the United Methodist Church, 1401 Laurel Ave., Hudson. Interment will follow in the Willow River Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church and Thursday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, 715-386-3725. www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com
05/05/2008 12:00 AM Helen Grace Thokey, age 91, of Hudson, formerly of Racine, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. A funeral service for Helen will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. with a visitation for one hour prior, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, 715-386-3077. The graveside service will be Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Racine. www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com
05/04/2008 12:00 AM Luella Olena Metlie (Eggen), age 95, of Woodville, Wis. died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wis. Visitation for Luella will be on Tuesday, May 6 at the O’Connell Funeral Home in Baldwin from 4-7 p.m. as well as at church 1 hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral service for Luella will be Wednesday, May 7 at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Baldwin at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Baldwin Cemetery. Funeral services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin.
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