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lacrossetribune.corn C6 OBITUARIES THURSDAY. November 25. 2010 Ceona Louise Ehlo Goldsmith Meinking Sophia M. Olstad Leona Thelma May Fbss WEST SALEM -Ceona roses, irises, lilacs, WESTBYCOON VAL-Louise Ehlo Goldsmith peonies, petunias, mums, LEY Sophia M. Olstad, ETTRICK Leona Woman admits false rape report Meinking was born 93 violets, marigolds, hostas, 97, of Westby died Thelma May Foss, 78, of years ago on hen chicks, and clematis.

March 23, Her true passion, however, 1917, in rural was her family, and she was Bangor to dedicated to every mem- Friedrich ber, old and new. "Fritz" and "Grandma made 'the Henrietta bestest' sugar and butter (Becker) sandwiches." Ehlo, and A stroke in January luesday, rural bttnck died on Nov. 23, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in 2010. her home.

She was Leona was born on May born on 1, 1932, in Galesville to June 19, Leonard and Josephine 1913, in the (Sesvold) Lebakken. She township of married Roger Foss on May Coon to 2, 1953, in French Creek. Hans and They brought three chil- Olstad Meinking passed away 2008 took over 50 years of Internet messages, about a series of rapes that was being investigated. "We have not had a series of rapes, and to try to point the origination of those rumors would just be my speculation," he said. In the statement, Annear said "criminal acts such as what was reported in this case, if real, can create substantial fear in a community.

Fabricating a serious crime such as a forcible rape wastes valuable police resources and unnecessarily raises concerns about safety." District Attorney William Sharp said he had not yet had a chance to review the police reports. The Richland County Sheriff's Department has not received any reports of sexual assault, either, said Chief Deputy Tom Hougan, though deputies did meet with "one gentleman who had moved here from Texas whose way of approaching women is a little different than what the local girls are used to." By GEORGE HESSELBERG Wisconsin State Journal A woman who reported she had been sexually assaulted outside a house party in Richland Center, was not telling the truth, and the case has been referred to the Richland County district attorney for possible charges relating to filing a false police report. Police Chief John Annear said inconsistencies in the initial report along with other facts led to a follow-up interview with the woman, 19. In that follow-up, she admitted "her story as originally presented was fabricated." She had reported being confronted outside a house party Nov. 12 by a man who placed duct tape over her mouth and raped her, Annear said.

"She did admit her story was not true; it was not just our conclusion," he said. Annear released a statement on the case Wednesday, partly in response to rumors that had spread through the county, mostly via Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at memories but not her Anna (Bagstad) Stakston. dren into the world and Mulder Health Care smile or the twinkle in her She was baptized and con- farmed until 1975. Facility in West Salem.

eye. However, the smile firmed at Coon Valley Leona was "green" On top of the hill began to fade, the twinkle Lutheran Church and on before it was cool to be between Hwy. 108 and Cty. to disappear and it became Dec. 1, 1934, was united in green.

She took great pride Hwy. was the Ehlo home necessary for Ceona to be marriage to Alf Olstad. in recycling and for years and dairy, where Ceona cared for professionally. From 1935 to 1939, they she weaved scrap material learned to drive while she For the past 22 months, she lived in the Spring Valley into rag rugs, plastic bags helped her dad deliver was a resident of Mulder and Faribault, area into totes, and operated milk. As a young adult, she Health Care Facility until and then bought the farm Roadside Weaving.

Leona attended beauty school her passing. in the valley. She was a was well known in arts and and after graduating, Survivors include her member of Skogdalen crafts circles for her weav-opened her own shop in husband, Don; her daugh- Lutheran Church, the ing and her enuthusiasm. Onalaska on the corner of ter, Caryn Modawell of WELCA, Ruth Circle and Earlier this year, she was a Main Street and Hwy. 35.

West Salem; her son, David quilters as well as the sen-' featured artist at the the That was during the time (Jill) Goldsmith of ior citizens group. Blair-Preston Library. of electric curling rods that Westminster, four Sophia is survived by Prior to her marriage, hung from the ceiling, the grandchildren, Michele nieces; nephews; other rel- Leona worked at time for Juliet rolls, swing (Stephen) Jakle of New atives; and friends. Schilling's in Galesville and curls, sleek crowns and Baltimore, Michael She was preceded in afterwards helped her hus-finger waves, and fees of (Jelaine) Modawell of West death by her parents; her band on their dairy farm. $1.50, $2.00 and $3.50 Salem, Renae Goldsmith of husband, Alf who died in Leona also worked as a $5.00 for a perm.

She loved Kirkland, and Ryan June 1972; four brothers, cook in various establish-to dance at the Avalon Goldsmith of Bayport, Palmer, Philip, Henry and ments. Leona's flatbread, Ballroom and met Howard and their mother, George; and two sisters, apple bars and pies were Goldsmith whom she mar- Joanne Goldsmith; eight Alida and Gladys. enjoyed by many, ried April 19, 1941, in great-grandchildren, She will be sorely Leona enjoyed main-Lansing, Iowa. Together Sierra Maylea, Azaria missed by her many nieces taining historical articles they bought a home on Jaeden, and Chandra and nephews who consid- and memorabilia from Garland Street in West Jelaine Jakle, all of New ered her a second mother. Beaches Corner and the Salem and started their Baltimore, Sadie Blessed be our memory surrounding area, and was family.

Four children were Dane, Kiele Mae, Ethan of Sophia M. Olstad. a 4-H enthusiast from born, three of whom pre- James, and Chloe Elise Funeral services will be childhood into adulthood, ceded their parents in Modawell, all of West at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, serving as a leader of the death.

A son was adopted Salem, and Westin James at Skogdalen Lutheran Beaches Northern Lights and the family thrived as a Geurkink of Star Prairie, Church. Pastor Gary 4-H club for several years, foursome until Howard her sister, Verna (Al) Daines will officiate, with Leona leaves behind her became ill and passed away Willinger of West Salem; burial in Skogdalen husband of 57 years; three June 28, 1958. Ceona a grandson-in-law, Ed Cemetery. Friends may call children, Allan (Mary) Foss devoted herself to caring Geurkink; a brother-in- one hour prior to the serv- of Ettrick, Dennis (Lori) for her children, attending law, Maynard Olson of ice at the church Monday. Foss of Mattawan, vocational school in La North St.

Paul, an In lieu of flowers and and Carmen (Victor) Crosse to learn typing and uncle, Ervin Sprain; a sis- plants memorials may be Daniewicz of Stevens 7 J- IT. Brfttat someones day with a I nrrnnntntumf. IS Jf WW WW wwj WfW WW' 1903 George La Crosse Lacrosse directed to Skogdalen Point. She also leaves Sunshine floral 7811903 or 800-559-5929 office practices so she ter-in-law, Esther Folkerts could provide for the fami- and a brother-in-law, ly. She found work at the Herbert Meinking, both of West Salem Clinic with Onalaska; and several COMPANY 'Z Lutheran Church.

behind the lights of her life, Online condolences may her three grandchildren, be offered at www. Sarah (Matt) Lohse of San mmm ili'tl ilftraW lb yV Em d'otuvtn Drs. Lloyd and Morris in cousins; nieces; nephews; vossfh.com. Vosseteig Francisco, John Foss 1958 as a receptionist and and many lifelong friends. Funeral Home of Westby is of Northville, and file clerk, moving up to In additon to her first serving the family.

Adam Daniewicz of work exclusively with husband, Howard, Ceona Stevens Point, insurance claims until was preceded in death by In addition to her par-retirement in 1987. After her parents; two baby girls; D62I1 Frederick SchlllZ ents, Leona was preceded retirement, for 13 years she a baby son; her sister, in death by a brother, volunteered for the Evelyn Olson; her grand- ALMACENTER, Wis. Joseph. Hospitality Services at daughter, Rachelle Dean Frederick Schulz, 88, Funeral services will be Skemp Clinic in La Crosse. Geurkink; brothers-in- of Alma Center died held at 11 a.m.

on Friday, She was a remarkable law, Roy and William Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Nov. 26, in North Beaver loving woman with an Goldsmith and Harold and his home. Memorial serv- Creek Faith Lutheran extraordinary presence Walter Meinking; and sis- ices will be at 11 a.m. Church with burial in the that touched everyone she ters-in-law, Mae Saturday at Jensen- church cemetery both in came in contact with; she Goldsmith, Jane Schaper, Modjeski Funeral Home in rural Ettrick.

Pastor was full of smiles and Elvira Horstman, lone Hixton. Friends may 'call Elizabeth Albertson will laughter, but also had a Meinking, and Edith from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday officiate. Visitation will be touch of mischief for good Meinking. at the funeral home and from 9:30 a.m.

until the i3 mi My 1 Caring Affordable Funeral Services From Traditional Funeral to Simple Cremation to see if we can help or for more Information measure just to keep things Funeral services will be one hour prior to services time of service. Jack Funeral Home in interesting. Ceona had at 11 a.m. Saturday, Saturday. Blair is assisting the family.

incredible inner strength Nov. 27, at Christ raising her children as a Evangelical Lutheran single mother, and she Church, 500 Park West found love a second time Salem. Pastor Joel Stuebs around. will officiate. Burial will be Ceona loved bowling, in Neshonoc Cemetery.

Edward G.Hass Edith M.Hubbard ONALASKA-Edith M. Hubbard, 87, died Coulee Repon Cremation Group 608.788.2188 Visit our webtite: uww.couleecremation.com Licensed in Minnasota Wisconsin Edward G. Hass, 78, of Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, La Crosse died Tuesday, As an avid bowler, mends Friends may call at Jandt When our parents pre-planned their hl arrangements it was the most comforting thing they did for our family, thought it only right they Fredrickson Funeral Home, at Lakeview Healthcare Nov. 23, 2010, at his home, introduce her to another (Jostad Chapel), 121 N.

Center in West Salem. A A memorial gathering will avid bowler, and Ceona Youlon West Salem, full obituary will be pro- be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. met Don Meinking. They from 5 until 7 p.m.

on vided by Dickinson Family Monday at Schumacher-married March 27, 1965, at Friday and from 10 a.m. Funeral Home. Infor- Kish Funeral Home of Christ Evangelical until the time of service at mation and condolences La Crosse. A complete Lutheran Church in West the church on Saturday, may be offered to the fami- obituary will be announced Salem, and celebrated 45- Memorials are preferred, ly at www.dickinson by the funeral home, plus years of marriage. Online condolences may funeralhomes.com.

Some of her other favorite be sent at www.jandt- pastimes included fishing fredrickson.com. nbhra Vnho Warren NeSS up north, getting together "Mom, we will love and ueo'd IUIIB with her "sewing circle," cherish you always." CALEDONIA, Minn. SHELDON, Minn. playing euchre and 500 The family and friends Debra A. Yohe, 51, of Memorial services for Leon with longtime friends, of Ceona would also like to Caledonia died Wednesday, Warren Ness, 68, of Sheldon knitting, learning to roller thank the professionals at Nov.

24, 2010, at Franciscan will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, skate and caring for her Mulder Health Care Skemp Healthcare in Nov. 27, at St. John's flowers daffodils, tulips, Facility for the gracious La Crosse. Arrangements Evangelical Lutheran grape hyacinths, gladioli, and loving care will be announced by Church in Caledonia, with Jandt -Fredrickson Funeral visitation from 9 a.m.

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time of service. Lance Travis Gerald R.Kernan Richard A. Smith ONALASKA Richard A. Smith, 87, of Onalaska died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m Monday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Onalaska. A complete obituary will follow in Friday's La Crosse Tribune. CATARACT Lance L. Travis, 59, of Cataract died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta. Burial will be at a later date in Cataract Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to time of services Monday.

Lansing. Burial with military rites will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon and after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

A Scripture service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. LANSING, Iowa -Gerald R. Kernan, 84, of Lansing, Iowa, died H. Tuesday, Nov.

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