| Anna F. Francel, 94, died September 28th, 2008 |
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| Anna F. Francel, age 94, of Neillsville, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Memorial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Neillsville.
Anna was born on January 5, 1914 in Waukegan, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lah) Smole. She attended school in Illinois. Anna was united in marriage to John Francel on December 1, 1950. They moved to the Willard area and farmed there for 30 years. They sold the cows and retired from farming in 1978. They moved to Neillsville in 1980. Anna loved to cook and was known for making a mean Apple Strudle and “Panny” cakes. Anna also loved going to church activities, reading and visiting.
Anna is survived by many nieces and nephews and a special Godchild; Geri (Gayle) Schoengarth of Neillsville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Father Woodrow H. Pace will officiate. Providing music will be Ronald Resong, organist and Rita Kuchenbecker, soloist. Inurnment will be at a later date in Holy Family Cemetery in Willard. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday morning prior to the service at the funeral home.
The Gesche Funeral Home of Neillsville is assisting Anna’s family with arrangements. | |
| James I. Durst, 94, died September 28th, 2008 |
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| James Durst, age 94, of Neillsville, WI, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Memorial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Neillsville.
He is survived by his wife; Martha of Neillsville and two step-children; Dolores (Warren) VanKirk from Verona, WI and Norman (Margie) Hause of Conrad, Montana, 8 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren. He is further survived by two brothers; Ivan Durst of Neillsville and Raymond Durst of Fairchild, five sisters; Dorothy Sieg of Fairchild, Leone Scholze of Black River Falls, WI, Betty Marg of Black River Falls, WI, Vivian Schutte of Neillsville, WI and Ella Jean (Clarence) Scholze of Rudolph, WI.
Funeral Services for James will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor James Mohr will officiate. Providing music will be Eileen Zank, organist. Burial will be in the Fairchild Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by the Neillsville Veterans Council. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday morning prior to the service at the funeral home. | |
