JANUARY 18, 2012 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 15
OBITUARIES
Clarice K. Langel
Lila Nelson
Clarice K. Langel, Luck, died Jan. 8, 2012, at the Amery Regional Medical Center. Clarice was born Aug. 2, 1936, in Luck, to Christian and Elsie Johansen. Clarice grew up in the Milltown area on her dad’s farm. The youngest of two daughters, Clarice, was a devoted wife and mother. In school, she excelled in music, performing on the clarinet, a skill carried on by two daughters and her granddaughter. She also was a baton twirler for the marching band. Clarice was a 1955 graduate of Milltown High School. She worked in Minneapolis right out of high school. She was married to Donald Langel on June 8, 1957, and to this union, four children were born. She worked as a receptionist for a doctor’s office in Eau Claire and later was a receptionist at Maxwell Heating in Luck for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Don; a son, Jim Langel of Milltown; three daughters, Ann Langel (husband Kevin Pachucki) of Madison, Kay Langel of Baldwin and Gail (husband Nathan Hibbs) of Dickinson, N.D.; four grandchildren, Tatia, Logan, Jeret and Mason Hibbs; a sister, Louanne Ament of Mesa, Ark.; an aunt, Sylvia Johnson of Canyon Country, Calif.; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed bowling for the Dee’s Café and Park Avenue Salon teams. In the 1970s, she worked diligently behind the scenes of the Luck Winter Carnival pageant. She also spent countless hours doing ceramics at the Brimblecoms’ Ceramics Shop in downtown Luck. Clarice loved camping with her family and was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Luck Cardinals. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching. She enjoyed watching the ships at the Duluth Harbor on Lake Superior, and some of her favorite vacations were to Branson, Mo., around Lake Superior into Canada, and to NASCAR races in Michigan and Phoenix (she was a Jeff Gordon fan). Most of all, she was known for her keen sense of humor. Funeral Mass was held at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic on Friday, Jan. 13, with Father Dennis Mullen officiating. Music was provided by Kathy Tweet and Mary Lou Daeffler. Honorary pallbearers were Max Littlefield, Jerry Spies, Louie D’Jock, John Donlin, Kevin Pachucki and Nathan Hibbs. Interment will be in the spring at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery. Family friends, Bruce and Ray Rowe of Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, were in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com.
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Gerald “Jerry” Kellerman
Stephen “Steve” William Maddux, 40, Spooner, formerly of Hayward and Edina, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn., on Jan. 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. Steve loved to sing karaoke, dance, and make people laugh. He was the life of any party! The Vikings were his team even though us cheeseheads tried to convert him to the Packers, he refused. Steve’s favorite entertainment was watching his favorite TV show, “The Deadliest Catch/Time Bandit.” He became an adopted member of the “Time Bandit” crew, as well as a friend of the CEO and staff at the Discovery Channel. They sent him boxes of goodies, DVDs, hats, shirts, jackets, etc. Even phone calls from the Hillstrand Brothers and also their mom, who prayed with us on the phone. Last May Steve had a chance to meet the guys in person in Milwaukee, with backstage passes, and became a “bro.” He lived for this show and his relationship with these tough Alaskan crab fishermen; they made him feel important and loved. For his 40th birthday, he received a gold crab crew charm which he never took off. He was preceded in death by beloved grandmother and best friend, Rita Morse. Steve is survived by his mother, Joanne Maddux; special friend, George Vespa; father William R. Maddux Jr.; sisters Julie Ketcher (Todd), Jeanne Monchamp (Matt); several nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, from 1-4 p.m., at Jerseys, 301 Walnut St., Spooner. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Funds from the memorials will be used to benefit local organizations in Steve’s name. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.
Gerald “Jerry” Kellerman, 78, Luck, passed away Jan., 12, 2012, at Regions Hospital. Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Aug. 23, 1934. He was a musician and an entertainer. He was preceded in death by cherished daughter, Elizabeth; parents, Mathilda (Ramacier) and William and Sigrid Kellerman; sister, Elizabeth Tautges; and brother, Donald Kellerman. He is survived by loving wife, Kathleen “Kate”; and son, Edmund of Lake Nebagamon; three grandchildren, Clinton (Mindy), Kelly, and Holly (Curtis) Baier; six great-grandchildren; and brother, William of San Jose, Calif. Jerry was the founder and leader of the Harmonica Hi Hats and a stand-up comic. He retired as business agent of the Twin Cities Musicians Union in 1997. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Little Canada, Minn. on Monday, Jan. 16. Interment was at St. John’s Church Cemetery. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic on Friday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. The Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, Roseville, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements.
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The family of Mary Jane Johnson wish to thank family and friends for their support during this sad time. Special thank-you to Amery hospital staff for their wonderful care, The Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church and Pastor Tom Cook for the service and luncheon.
Lila Nelson went to join her husband in heaven on his birthday, Jan. 13, 2012. Our dear mom, gramma and great-gramma was 94 years, 18 days old. She was born Dec. 26, 1917, in Minneapolis, Minn., and grew up near Sarona and Bone Lake. Lila and Marvin were married in 1938, lived mainly near Milltown, Centuria and Balsam Lake, and raised six children. She is preceded in death by granddaughters, Joylynn Palmer and Tiffany Nelson; son, John Nelson; husband, Marvin Nelson; daughter-in-law, Jill Nelson; and brother, Clarence Neely. She is survived by Donna (Nelson) (Leo) Holm of Balsam Lake, Janice (Jim) Oeffler of Frederic, Gary (Theresa) Nelson of St. Croix Falls, Gloria (Richard) Palmer of Lake Oswego, Ore., Renaye (Lawrence) Johnston of Skiatook, Okla. and Sandy Hunter (Dan) Schmidt of Woodbury, Minn.; and sister, Edith Neely Nelson Davidson of Cody, Wyo. She has 25 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Family was everything to Lila, and she lived her life loving Jesus. She gave people rides to church, prayed for and supported missionaries and shared garden produce with many. She also served as a deaconess at her church. She excelled in ingenuity and creativity. Farming, gardening, cooking, canning, sewing, upholstering and many crafts were done to perfection. As co-owner of Nelson Greenhouse, her floral arranging was her passion, which blessed many. Lila resided at United Pioneer Home since January of 2001. Her kindness to others continued to be expressed by folding laundry, arranging flowers, helping other residents get around in their wheelchairs and reading the Bible to others. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at East Balsam Baptist Church with burial at New Home Cemetery in Eureka. Rowe Funeral Home, Luck, was entrusted with arrangements.
Stephen “Steve” William Maddux
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Arvid was blessed with an enormous number of true friendships during his lifetime and he cherished his visits and talks with each one of you. His family and I want to thank you for sharing in his life. Words cannot express the love you sent with plants, flowers, monies, food, the beautiful cards and gracious notes you wrote to us; the wonderful luncheon our sisters served; to Pastor Scott Sagle for your wonderful help; to our efficient Frederic Rowe Funeral Home care. There are no words good enough to cover the words “Thank you so much and your love.” Exodus 23:20: God said, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.
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On behalf of the HARRY RUDISELL family, we wish to thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. During the last seven years of Dad’s life, he was shown care and compassion by the staff at Siren Capeside Cove and the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. How truly grateful we are for your caring thoughts, cards and flowers. Also, thank you for contributions to the Siren United Methodist Church Building Fund in remembrance of Dad. We would like to thank Pastor Scott for his support and ministry during this difficult time. We are thankful for the beautiful music provided by Kathy and Rich Hutchison that honored Dad’s memory. Many thanks to the United Methodist Women for preparing and serving the delicious lunch following the funeral. Our gratitude, also, to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Chapel for their gracious support. God bless you for your kindness.
I found a friend, oh, such a friend, He loved me, yes, I knew Him, He bound me with the cords of love! And then he bound “me to Him.”
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