Joseph WHITE~~ Linton (IN) Daily Citizen July 11 1922

Joseph White,aged 90, one of the oldest citizens of this community died suddenly Monday morning at 6 o clock at the home of his daughter.Mrs. Charls Bellamy, in West Linton. His death followed an

attack of accute indegestion.

The deceased had lived in this community for many years. He was a brick layer and stone mason by trage and followed that occupation up to the time that the weight of the years compelled him to retire. Since then he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs Bellamy,. His wife died man years ago. He was born in the state of Pennsulvania Nov 16.1831. Surviving are three sons and three daughters as follows; Mrs. S.B. Barton and George White of Worthington; Charles H White of Idaho; Mrs Charles Bellmay at whose home he died; Mrs. Emma Lenhart of Matoon IL, and William T. White of Indianapolis. Two brothers also survive,Austin White of Booneville IN and Isaac White of PA.

Funeral services will be held at the Bellamy home in West Linton but no definite time has been announced,awaiting word from relatives. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

Hattie WHITE BELLAMY~~ Linton (IN) Daily Citizen December 7 1959

Mrs. Hattie White Bellamy,92 years old, of Linton Route 3,died at 3:45 Sunday morning at the Freeman Greene County Hospital. She had been seriously ill for one week.

Mrs. Bellamy had resided in the Linton community for the past seventy years. She was born at Newburgh on Nov 13 1867,the daughter of Joseph and Emmaline (Thornburgh) White. Her husband,Chalres Bellamy, to whom she was married Oct 1 1887, preceded her in death on Feb 20 1948.

Two sisters and seven brothers preceded Mrs. Bellamy in death. Her only survivors are several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Belamy's body was taken to the Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel,where , it was announced, friends may call. Funeral services will be held at the Memory Chapel at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. W.F. Duncan and Rev. Harry Vibbert officiating, and burial will be made in the Fairview Cemetery.

Charles BELLAMY~~Linton(IN) Daily Citizen Feb 23 1948

Retired coal Miner 86 Died at home Here on Friday Evening

Funeral services for Charles Bellamy,86 years old, retired coal miner,who died at 6:15 Friday evening at the family home in West Linton,were held this afternoon at the family residence with Rev. Everett L. Moore officiating, and burial was made in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Bellamy had been ill for about seven years.

He was born in Olney IL on July 16 1861, the son of George and Lydia Bellamy. He had been employed in various coal mines in this area, last working at the old North Linton mine. He had resided in Linton for 54 years. He was 85 years,seven months and four days of age.

Mr. Bellamy was a member of the Linton Church of Christ and had held membership in the Linton Red Men's Lodge for more than 50 years. He is survived by the widow Mrs.Hattie Bellamy and by several nieces and nephews, THe Welch and Cornett Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fred STRAIT~~ Aug 1910 Vernon CO Wisconsin

 Fred Strait, son of Samuel and Alice Strait, was born in the town of Webster Wisc, Oct 17 1892 and died Aug 14 1910, aged 18 years, 9 months, and 28 days. He had not been feeling well for some time and last March was stricken with paralysis of the spine. Different doctors were consulted but none gave any hope of his recovery and he lingered on until last Sunday at 7:30 pm when death came to  his relief. He suffered greatly at times but bore it patiently. He leaves a father and mother,six sisters, 2 brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Fred was a good boy, kind to his father,mother,sisters, and brothers, and did all he could to support the other children. He will be greatly missed in his home,the community and by all who knew him. The funeral was held at his home on Otter Creek and the remains laid to rest in the Mt. Zion Cemetery there to await the Coming of the Lord. Rev. W.N. Smith officiating.

William STRAIT~~ Aug 1963 LaFarge Wisconsin

William E Strait Sr. 60, of LaFarge, was found dead of natural causes in his home Monday Aug 5 1963. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Sime Funeral Home in Readstown where friends may call today and tonight. He is survived by his aged mother,Mrs. Alice Strait,2 brothers, six sisters, and six sons.

Delsie McCormack~~ Vernon Co WISC June 1990

 Delsie E. McCormack,90, formerly of Onalaska, died June 13 1990 at Hillview Health Center. She was born Jan 10 1900 in LaFarge to Samuel and Alice (Robinson) Strait.She married Reverand lloyd McCormack on Nov 19 1924 in Freeport IL. She was an active member in all og her husband's congregation's Women's groups. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter,Mrs. Alice Larson, a son L. James McCormack ,5 grandchildren,3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, mrs. Constance Stephens and Mrs. Virginia Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held June 16 at Asbury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joseph Lukonic officiating. Burial was in the Stoddard Cemetery,Stoddard WI. Visitation was at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home,LaCrosse on Friday and at the church on Saturday until the time of the services. A preayer was held on Friday.

Alice ROBINSON STRAIT~~ March 1969 Vernon Co WISC

 Mrs. Alice M. Strait,94, lloyd, died Saturday March 15 1969 in a Richland Center Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Strait was a native of Beaverton Ohio and lived in the LaFarge area for many years. Born Alice Matilda Eve Robinson June 20 1874, she was the daughter of Thomas Robinson and Matilda Smith Robinson. Both parents died while the three daughters they had were quite young. The two youngest girls came to Wisconsin to live with their uncle Henry Smith and his wife Elizabeth, by Ottervale.She is survived by six daughters;Mrs Nels Melson, Mrs Jessie Huffar, Mrs Doad Thomas, Mrs, Lloyd McCormack, Mrs. Lawrence Stephens, Mrs.Virginia Brown; and son Max Strait; 60 grandchildren and 100 great grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 pm Tuesday in LaFarge United Methodist Church. Friends may call after 4 pm today at the Pratt Funeral Home,Richland Center, and at the church after 10:45 on Tuesday.

DICK STRAIT

READSTOWN, Wis. ? James Richard (Dick) Strait, 68, of Readstown passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

He was born in Vernon County on Aug. 9, 1936, the third of seven sons to William and Marjorie (McKee) Strait. Dick attended grade school in La Farge, Wis., until his family moved to Readstown in 1952, where he attended the Readstown Schools.

On Dec. 15, 1957, he married Elaine Ella Lester, daughter of Earl and Thurley (Long) Lester of Gays Mills, Wis. They were married by Elaine's grandfather, the Rev. Dennis A. Long, in Fennimore, Wis. To this union two children were born: Debra Josephine and James Richard Jr.

The lure of the open highway captured Dick, and he spent 43 years driving his semi trucks across the nation. His first truck driving job was with Carroll Hankins of Readstown, hauling freight, then with Sloane Brothers out of Westby, Wis., hauling dairy products across the Midwest. Dick retired after 32 years of driving for Diamond Transportation System out of Racine, Wis., hauling farm machinery across the nation.

He enjoyed the life of a trucker and was often joined on trips by his wife Elaine, children and in later years his grandson, Tim Moran. His two grandchildren, Tim and Kelly Jean, were a highlight in his life, and he spent many hours enjoying their activities. He was an avid reader of Westerns and trucking magazines.

Mechanical failures were of little problem to Dick as he kept his truck running in A-1 condition. In 1989, Dick received from the American Trucking Association a "One Million Mile Award," and in 1995 received a "Two Million Mile Award" for safe driving. In April 1994 and in May 1996, Dick was selected as Wisconsin Motor Carriers Safe Driver of the month. Also in 1996, Dick was recognized by Overdrive, a national trucking magazine, for coming to the aid of an injured motorcyclist in New Mexico and was selected as Overdrive's Trucker of the Month.

Dick was also a labor leader, serving as president and chief union steward for several years with Racine Teamsters Local 43.

Dick enjoyed looking for gifts to bring back to his family and friends while trucking. Baseball-type caps were a favorite choice and became a hobby. Dick loved people and was proud of his hometown and family where he longed to return home after being on the road.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elaine; his daughter, Debra (Michael) Moran, of Viroqua, Wis.; and his son James, Readstown; grandchildren, Timothy James Moran and Kelly Jean Moran of Viroqua; his brothers, Leon (Edwina) Strait, Readstown, and Thomas Strait of Milwaukee; his brothers-in-law; Joseph (Kathie) Lester of Oriole, Calif., and Allan (Sharon) Lester of Tomball, Texas; and sisters-in-law Wanda Strait and Naomi Strait of Readstown, Lorena Holman of Delavan, Wis., and Jessie Jo Welch of Janesville, Wis.; numerous relatives; and a host of friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, William, Robert, John and Charles.

Memorial services will be held at the Readstown Advancement Building on Friday, Aug. 27, at 11a.m., with a visitation starting at 10 a.m. Pastor Michael Christensen will officiate and interment will follow in Readstown Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers are Gene McManamy, Allan Lester, Joseph Lester, and nephews John Strait, Mike Strait and Alan Strait. Memorials may be given to the Vernon Memorial Hospital Heart Center and the Readstown Rescue Squad. Sime Funeral Home assisted the family.

May God ride with you on your final journey.

Fleming, Donna J.
HERBSTER, WIS.
Donna Jean Fleming, age 79 of Herbster, Passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born in De Soto on April 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Fantus and Irene (Watson) Tewalt, and graduated from Viroqua High School. She was united in marriage to Ruel Fleming on Feb. 4, 1948. Donna was the center of our family. She was a joy to be around; always comforting someone else and offering a smile, when needed. She was unassuming and certainly not an attention-seeker. But, you could walk into a room and realize that something was missing when she was not there. A more sincere person would be hard to find. When someone was her friend, it was "for life"...just ask any of her buddies. She was fun-loving and always seemed to find pleasure in each new day. She loved chocolate malts, had a passion for reading, enjoyed browsing through antiques, and couldn't wait to plan the next RV trip. All you had to ask was, "Do you want to go?" And, her reply would be, "How soon can we leave? I'm ready!" If being a "worrier" is a fault, she did have one. No, make that two. She talked to herself, a lot! Cancer has claimed the life of another loved one, with her diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, in January. She faced this challenge with the dignity and grace that we all knew she possessed. She did not fear death, she lived life. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the cancer society. She is survived by her husband, Ruel; daughter, Kathy (Rod) Dahlen; son, Tim Fleming; four grandchildren, Kyle and Abby Dahlen and Rachel and Ryan Fleming; and by a daughter-in-law, Nancy Jean Fleming. She was preceded in death by her son, David Fleming; and by a brother, Jerry Tewalt. It was Donna's wish that a traditional funeral not be held. Memorial services are being planned by the family to be held in Washburn and Viroqua at later dates.

Ludington, MI -- George E. Aanstad, 88, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at Baywood Nursing Home.

A memorial service was held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Emanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Wayne Buskirk officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery.

George Eugene Aanstad was born in Thief River Falls on May 2, 1911, the son of Hans L. and Rose (Soglo) Aanstad who were from Norway. He grew up and attended school in Thief River Falls. He attended the University of Minnesota where he was on the freshman football team which later won the national championship. He graduated from the University of North Dakota.

On November 20, 1941, he married Inga "Ginger" Loken in Thief River Falls. George was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He and Ginger lived in Austin for 30 years where he was president of Our Savior's Lutheran Church for two years and taught Sunday school for 20 years. He enjoyed sports, playing golf, tennis and horseshoes as often as possible.

George was employed by the Internal Revenue Service for 28 years. As a retirement project, he compiled federal tax return forms and instructions for every year the IRS has been in existence and published a book with that information.

He and his wife retired to Ludington, MI in 1980 to live closer to their daughter Vicki and her family. In Ludington, George was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where he served as president, chairman of Social Ministries and as a Sunday school teacher. He was also an active supporter of the Ludington Salvation Army, serving several years as board secretary. He was a regular blood donor for the community. Ginger died in 1994.

George is survived by two daughters, Vicki L. Dorrell of Ludington, MI and Judy A. Aanstad (husband, Brad Rauschenberg) of Winston-Salem, NC; one brother, Leo (Dorothy) Aanstad of Anoka; and four grandchildren.

Harvey Hermanson

The memorial service for Harvey Ronald Hermanson, 67, who died Feb. 16, 2010, in Cresco, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.
He was born in Howard County, Iowa, on May 13, 1942, to Emmett and Sylvia Hermanson.
He attended school in Mabel, graduated from Hylandale Academy in Wisconsin, and took some computer/business training at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa.
His work history included working in a hospital in Omaha, at Deco Products in Decorah, at Foremost Farms Dairy Coop in Cresco and at Bob Allen Sportswear and Airline Textile in Des Moines.
He was a member of the Hawkeye Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
He is survived by his son, Ronald James; a daughter, Mary Lou; granddaughter, Christina Marie; sisters, Anne Curry and Barbara Fisher; a brother-in-law, Earl Fisher II; nephew Earl Fisher III, and nieces, Teri Fisher-Fuson and Brenda Fisher, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by twin brothers, John and Richard and by his parents, Emmett and Sylvia Hermanson.