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vwnn'i i u' La Crosse Tribune, Tuesday, April 1 1 2000 ObituariesHometown Bill to gjvo diplomas to wartime veterans awaits governors OK erans older than 65 who left high school before graduation to serve in the armed forces in a time of war. The diplomas also may be awarded posthumously to the families of deceased veterans. Individual school boards will decided on how the requests are to be handled, said Moen, a retired Navy officer with 22 years of active duty. In order to get the process started, however, it is up to the individual to apply to the school board, he said. Moen had an older brother who was killed in action in World War II, but said that was not the main reason he sponsored the bill.

I never really knew him, Moen said of his deceased brother, Ernest Moen, who was a student at Whitehall High School when he left home to join the Army. He was killed on Christmas Day 1944. Veterans from other states have contacted Moen, expressing an interest in establishing similar programs in their states, he said. By TERRY BURT Of the Tribune staff Thousands of older Wisconsin military veterans who left school early during wartime may be eligible to receive their high school diplomas if a state bill is signed into law later this week. There is really no way of knowing how many veterans this may affect.

There are no specific records that address this, but it would undoubtedly be in the thousands, said Terry Tuschen, a legislative aide for state Sen. Rod Moen, D-Whitehall, who introduced the bill in the Senate. Moen said the bill, approved by the Legislature in late March, likely will be signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Tommy Thompson. The bill is strongly endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization and school district adminis- trators, Moen said.

Once the bill is signed by the governor, any school board in the state may grant a high school diploma to vet- Richland Contor pastor dies of explosion injuries Eileen O. Casey PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. Eileen O. Casey, 78, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m.

Wednesday, April 12, at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Garrity Funeral Home, Prairie du Chien, where the wake service will be at the conclusion of the visitation.

Eileen was born on Nov. 29, 1921, in Dorchester, the daughter of William L. and Marie (McDonald) ONeill. She graduated from Aquinas High School and St. Francis School of Nursing, both in La Crosse.

She was a first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II in Europe. She worked as a nurse at Smith Memorial Hospital, Decorah, Iowa, and in extended care at Peoples Memorial Hospital, Independence, Iowa, and the Mental Health Institute, Independence, Iowa. Eileen lived for and loved her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children and grandchildren: Colleen (Paul) Gokey of Prairie du Chien, Sheila (Mark) Cannon of Iowa City, Iowa, Kevin (Diane) Casey of Cuba City, Timothy C. Casey of Van Horne, Iowa, Terrance (Paula) Casey of Dallas, Texas, Mary Catherine Casey of Minneapolis, and Bridget (Dean) Krempges of Independence, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Genevieve Austin of Janesville, Sister Catherine ONeill of La Crosse and Marietta (Bill) Halpin of Prairie du Chien; and four brothers, John J.

(Dorothy) ONeill of Dubuque, Iowa, Father William ONeill of St. Paul, Robert F. (Agnes) ONeill of Janesville and Gerald S. (Carol) ONeill of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Kathleen Casey; a sister, Margaret Fraunfelder; and a brother, Thomas ONeill.

An Eileen O. Casey Memorial Fund has been established. Eileens family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Whitaker and the staff at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital and Hospice for their special care and presence. Jeanette (Rose) Thorson LAS VEGAS, Nev.

-Jeanette (Rose) Thorson, 69, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2000, in Las Vegas. She was born in La Crosse to Lawrence and Mable Rose. She married Guilford Thorson in La Crosse. They moved to Kenosha, in 1960, and after Guilfords retirement, they moved to Las Vegas. Jeanette is survived by her sons, Guilford (Linda) Thorson of Wheatland, Stanley (Wanda) Thorson of Kenosha, Jim Thorson of Kenosha and Michael Thorson of Union Grove, daughters, Barbara Esquirrel of Whitney, Texas, and Shirley (Mike) Blatter of Kenosha; brothers, Bob (Sara) Rose of Apple Valley, and Jack (Virginia) Rose of Merrillan, and sisters, Phyllis Lemke of Melbourne, Alice Sherry of Onalaska, and Corrine Craig of Gaylord, Mich.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Guilford Thorson, her parents, one son, one brother and a sister. A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at Swedish American Club, 7002 30th Kenosha. Any memorials may be sent to Stanley Thorson, 2302 47th Ave, Kenosha, Wis. 53144.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) A Presbyterian ministry student who police believe severed a gas line in a Richland Center church parsonage in a suicide attempt has died of his injuries. Mark Boyer, 38, was badly burned in an explosion March 25 at the church parsonage next to Town and County Presbyterian Church in Richland Center, where he was a youth pastor. Boyer was in critical condition until his death Saturday night, University of Wisconsin Hospital spokeswoman Janet Cooper said. Richland Center police said two gas pipes leading to the homes water heater were severed, apparently by Boyer.

Leonard H. Schmidt APPLETON, Wis. Leonard H. Schmidt, 90, of Appleton, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday morning, April 2, 2000. Leonard was born June 8, 1909, in Charles City, Iowa, to the late Henry and Georgia (Haskins) Schmidt Sleqzer.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Rosalene Schmidt of Milwaukee; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Dennis McGinley of Appleton; four grandchildren, Dale (Janet) Schmidt of Appleton, Dawn (Don) Lewan of Fox River Grove, 111., Dan (Jane) Schmidt of Hustisford, and Danielle Schmidt of Mil-wakee; three great-grandchildren, Barry Schmidt of Apple-ton, and Heather and Courtney Lewan of Fox River Grove; a sister, Florence Keifer of Charles City, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Maxine; and two brothers, Harold and Leslie Schmidt. A memorial service of celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Sand Lake Wesleyan Church, Onalaska, with Rev. James Maness officiating.

Friends may call at the church on Saturday, April 15, 2000, from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Leonard was devoted to his family and was known as Grandpa to many beyond his family. Dad, We will all cherish you in our hearts. Your Family Amanda C.

Niemeier NORWALK, Wis. Amanda C. Niemeier, 82, of Norwalk, died early Monday morning, April 10, at the Tomah Health Care Center. She is survived by five daughters, Ruby Willet, Elgin, Betty (Emery) Leis, Tomah; Fern (Lyle) Rueck-heim, Ontario; Donna (Ed) Wilde, Wilton; Evelyn (Gene) Stemwedel, Elgin, five sons, Lester Niemeier, Norwalk; James (Janice) Niemeier, Janesville; Gordon (Kathy) Niemeier, Footville, Glen Niemeier, Elgin, Calvin (Laura) Niemeier, Janesville; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, April 13, at St. Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Church, Norwalk, with Rev. Mark Panning officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Page-Smith Funeral Home, Norwalk, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

and at the church on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Rosemary Rose Baardseth GALESVILLE, Wis. -Rosemary Rose Baardseth, 70, of rural Galesville, died Monday, April 10, 2000, in Marinuka Manor, Galesville. Funeral arrangements are pending with Zwickey Funeral Homes, Galesville Chapel. Ann V.

Peterson SPARTA, Wis. Ann V. Peterson, 87, of Sparta, died Monday, April 10, 2000, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Funeral arrangements will he announced by the Lanham-Kann Funeral Home, Sparta. Allen C.

Janes SPARTA, Wis. Allen C. Janes, 50, of Cataract, died Friday, April 7, 2000, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. today in the Lanham-Kann Funeral Home, Sparta.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home. i i Lloyd P. Gaustad HOUSTON, Minn. -Lloyd Gaustad, 78, of rural Houston, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at his home.

He was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Caledonia, to Peter and Senell (Gunderson) Gaustad. Lloyd served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army during WWII.

On April 6, 1947, he married Violet Kruckow at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Caledonia, and they celebrated 53 years of marriage this month. Lloyd farmed in rural Houston all his life. In addi- tion to farming, he also was employed as an auto mechanic in the La Crosse and Winona areas. Lloyd was a member of the Arnet Sheldon American Legion Post 423 of Houston, and a longtime member of St.

Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of Caledonia. He enjoyed collecting antique tractors and spending time with his family. Lloyd was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Violet; two daughters, Sandra (Alan) Meyer of Caledonia and Carol Jean Felten of Houston; a son, Roger Lloyd (Robin) of Plymouth, 10 grandchildren: Alison, Kristie, Lindsey, Abby and Samantha Meyer; Nicole, Rhonda and Tonya; and Senell and Evan Gaustad; a sister, Margaret (Robert) Anderson of Houston; and a brother, Kenneth Jann) Gaustad of Hokah, Minn. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Linda; a grandson; and a brother, Russell.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 13, at 11 a.m., from St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, 650 N. Kingston Caledonia. Rev. Tom Schultz will officiate.

Burial with military rites will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Caledonia. Friends may call at the Haugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home, 518 W. Main Caledonia, on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Shane Ross Eveland MAYVILLE, Wis.

Shane Ross Eveland, 5, of 278-A Mountin Drive, Mayville, died Friday, April 7, 2000, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Oct. 6, 1994, in Madison, to John and Penny (York) Eveland. He is survived by his mother, Penny York Eveland of Mayville; his father, John Eveland of Waupun, maternal grandparents, Diane York of Mayville and Charles York of Green Lake; paternal grandparents, Glen (Pat) Eveland of Holmen; maternal great-grandmother, Cleo York of Adams, paternal great-grandparents, Bud (Jewell) Eveland of Dix, 111., and Geraldine Bryant of Dix, and by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. 1 He was preceded in death by great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents.

Shane attended St. Stephens Kiddie College in Horicon, Wis. He was a member of Christian Life Fellowship Church, Mayville. He received his swimming cer- tificate from the YMCA, and enjoyed archery, karate, piano and fishing. He loved Power Rangers and Super Heroes.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 12, at 11 a.m. from Christian Life Fellowship Church in Mayville. Rev. Roy McKain, Rev. Tim Berkley and Rev.

Tom Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in Grace-land Cemetery, Mayville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, both in the Christian Life Fellowship Church, Mayville.

The Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville, is serving the family. Martha A. Decorah BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. Martha A. Decorah, 42, of Black River Falls, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at the home of her parents in the town of Manchester, rural Black River Falls.

Native American church services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ho-Chunk Community Center (old Majestic Pines Bingo Hall) with burial in Shamrock Union Cemetery, both rural Black River Falls. Friends and relatives may call from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the Ho-Chunk Community Center. The Bus well Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is serving the ARRANGEMENTS Adams, Gertrude A.

Memorial services 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000, Shamrock Union Church, rural Black River Falls. Visitation one hour prior to services in the church. Memorials preferred. Buswell, Black River Falls.

Anderson, Sidney U. Services 1 p.m. today, Larson Funeral Home, Viroqua. Burial in Mount Sterling Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to services in the funeral home.

Doronlo, Diana J. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Crosse. Griffin, Gerald K. Services 1 p.m.

Thursday, Schu-macher-Kish Funeral Home, La Crescent, Minn. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday, both in the funeral home. Hazen, George L.

Services 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church and burial with military rites in Evergreen Cemetery, both Prairie du Chien. Visitation one hour prior to services in the church. Memorials preferred. Thornburg-Hanson, Prairie du Chien.

Ruud, Thomas L. Memorial services 12:30 p.m. Saturday, University Gallery, Center for Visual Arts, Illinois State University, Normal, 111. Stanton, Eugene R. Memorial services 11 a.m.

Saturday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Schumach-er-Kish, La Crosse. Wagner, Helen E. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, St.

Stanislaus Catholic Church, Chicago, 111.. Burial in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, 111. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. today, Poterek Funeral Home, Chicago.

Torgerson, Black River Falls. Pearl M. Miller BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. Pearl M. Miller, 76, of Black River Falls, died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Pine View Care Center, Black River Falls.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Buswell Funeral Home, Black River Falls. Burial will be in Shamrock Union Cemetery, rural Black River Falls. Friends may call at the Buswell Funeral Home on Thursday from noon until services. Lillian I.

Jackson WHITEHALL, Wis. Lillian I. Jackson, 81, of Whitehall, died Monday, April 10, 2000, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wis. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Jack Funeral Home, Whitehall. Leonard E.

Hemker WEST SALEM, Wis. -Leonard E. Hemker, 72, of West Salem, died Monday, April 10, 2000, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Memorial services will be announced by the Jostad-Jandt Funeral Home, West Salem. In Memory Franciscan Skemp Foundation is honored to be the recipient of charitable gifts made in memory of special individuals.

March Memorials Peter Paul Albrecht Jacob Allen Becker Joseph Blaschke Gertrude Darling Vada Deyo Bill Ewing Verlon Fristad Leona Goetzinger James D. Graham Eyvonne Kannel Donald Kerbaugh Dr. Gustave Landmann Hugh McDowell Elizabeth Panek Myrtle Tiny "Pierce Sylvester "Pep" Peplinsky Charles J. Searle Patricia M. Skemp Bemiece V.

Smith Eugene Ustby Connie West Lois Wilkie Franciscan Skemp Foundation supports a variety of local healthcare programs and services. For more information please call 784-6449. 700 Waat Avanua La Croaaa. Wl 54601 Independence gunshot victim remains in serious condition A box of wooden matches were found on the floor about five feet from where he was found, police said. No one else was injured in the explosion.

In Boyers nearby car, a tape-recorded message to his wife, Angela, contained a mans voice that said he was sorry and that he couldnt go on and gave instructions for his funeral, according to court documents. Boyer and his wife have four young children. Boyer was a senior at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and was commuting to Richland Center each weekend. rural Independence residence. The bullet struck the left side of the 17-year-olds chest and exited, Wineski said.

The wound was caused by a hand-, gun, but he did not release the caliber of the gun. We dont suspect any foul play. The incident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed," Wineski said. Names will be released after authorities have had a chance to interview the victim, who underwent surgery after the shooting, Wineski said.

hit a power pole and then spun around and struck a telephone pedestal and a fence, according to the Monroe County Police Department. Brueggeman was taken to the Franciscan Skemp Health-care-Sparta campus, where he was pronounced dead from multiple injuries. No cause was given for the accident. INDEPENDENCE, Wis. A 17-year-old boy who was shot in the chest by a companion during target practice Saturday evening remains in serious condition at Gunder-sen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

The Trempealeau County Sheriffs Department has described the shooting by a 15-year-old boy as accidental. They were target shooting most of the afternoon, Lt. Mike Wineski said Monday. The gunshot was fired about 7:42 p.m. outside of a Crash Itills Cashton man SPARTA, Wis.

A Cashton man was killed Monday morning in a one-vehicle accident on a rural road in southern Monroe County. Raymond J. Brueggeman, 42, was driving west on Nickel Avenue, just north of the Vernon County line, about 7:35 a.m. when his vehicle went off the right side of the road and over two driveways, Consider a Memorial Gift t' t' il C33 785-5150 BRIEFS Technology center forum scheduled A public forum on the goals of a proposed Technology Business Development Center will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 408 of the Western Wisconsin Technology College Administrative Center, 111 Seventh St.

N. A feasibility study will be completed by mid-June on whether the greater La Crosse area can support a. Technology Business Development Center, and what type of center would best serve businesses and residents of western Wisconsin. A consortium of businesses and organizations in the La Crosse area has proposed creating such a center in La Crosse. The centers proposed goals include establishing greater La Crosse as a premier area for business expansion and development for computer-related businesses, increasing and improving access to computer-related training, and establishing a facility to house expanding computer-related businesses.

Anyone who cannot attend the forum can give written input by requesting a form from P.K. Matthew at WWTC at 785-9210. Men feces flfth-offcnse DVI cherge A La Crosse man is facing a felony charge of fifth-offense drunken driving after his arrest Sunday evening at the intersection of Hwys. and 0. Joseph T.

Flanagan, 41, of 421 $. 14 is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond after appearing Monday before Judge Dennis Montabon, who said the probability of prison time if convicted could give the defendant reason to flee authorities. Flanagan also faces a charge of operating after revocation for a third time. He has drunken driving convictions from 1939, 1991, 1994 and 1995, but had not been charged with the offense for the past five years. Replacement Windows HEARTLAND ENERGY STAR EFFICIENT More Choices and Reasonable Prices Bays Bows Double Hungs Sliders Casements Four Colors Light Oak Medium Oak SAVE NOW WINDOWS! INSTALLl OAK TRIM! The Board store I SI 6 COPELAND LA CROSSE, Wl 782-8877 li.