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LONG TIME KENDALL RESIDENT DIES SEPTEMBER 14th 1999

Alice L. Bell 91 of Kendall and a resident of Heritage Manor in Elroy died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999. She was born Nov. 25, 1907 at West Lima, Vernon County, WI. Alice was adopted into the home of George and Belle (Shreve) Ammerman. She attended Hillsboro High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1924. She was united in marriage on Sept. 30, 1925 to Ivan Bell. He preceded her in death in 1930. Prior to her retirement Alice worked as a telephone operator for Novy Telephone at Kendall. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church at Kendall, a member of the Kendall American Legion Auxiliary and also a member of the Kendall Homemakers.

She is survived by a sister Ethel Ploger of Ladysmith, 2 daughters-in-law Elaine Bell of Hustler and June (George) Ross of Milwaukee,

5 grandchildren Terri (Gary) Gegenfurtner of Camp Douglas, Robert Bell of Rudolph, Lori (Frank) Penha of Mililani, HI, Jeff Bell and Rick Bell of both of Milwaukee, 9 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by 3 sons George Calvin, Rodney Wayne, and Ivan Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, 11:00 A.M. at the Evangelical Free Church in Kendall. Rev. Robert Waschek will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Vernon Cemetery at Hillsboro.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home in Kendall on Friday from 4 to 8:00 P.M. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the services. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home Friday evening at 7:30 P.M.

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MARY JUNE LINDAHL MEMORIAL

THIS MEMORIAL FUND IS DEDICATED IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY JUNE LINDAHL,
21 JUN 1920 - 5 SEP 1999;
AND TO THE MAIN PURPOSES WHICH SHE SERVED.

First and foremost Mary June dedicated her life to serving her Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. She spent 20 years in Bolivia, South America as a missionary and many more years ministering.

Second, she loved young people and was always available to listen, counsel, encourage, cry, pray, or just hold them.

Third, she always encouraged young and old alike to enter into ministry whether around the world or in their hometown.

The memorial fund will be used to provide yearly scholarships for high school graduates, from Bolivia Ministries' affiliated churches, who are entering into Bible College or Seminary and are called into ministry.

The memorial fund will be established and administered by the Evangelical Free Church of Kendall as a ministry account and gifts are tax deductible. Checks may be written to the Mary June Memorial Fund or to the Evangelical Free Church of Kendall and annotated with "Mary June Memorial Fund." Donations may be sent to the Evangelical Free Church of Kendall; P.O Box 274; Kendall, WI 54638.

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MARY JUNE LINDAHL, FORMER
BOLIVIAN MISSONARY, DIES

Mary June Lindahl 79 of Kendall died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999 at Heritage Manor in Elroy.
She was born June 21, 1920 to Herman and Susan (Sherwood) Weber in the Township of Glendale. She was united in marriage to LeRoy C. Lindahl on June 21, 1948 at Kendall.

Mary graduated from Taylor College in Indiana and attended Western Ev. Seminary in Portland Oregon. She served with her husband with the World Gospel Mission in Bolivia.
Mary served as an officer and was an active member of the Women Christian Temperance Union in Wisconsin. Mary enjoyed writing and has written many poems. She has said that her husband LeRoy was her inspiration. She was a loving and devoted
wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband Rev. LeRoy Lindahl of Kendall.

2 sons
Rev.Lawrence (Ruth) of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and
Major Stephen (Ileana) stationed with the U.S. Army in Virginia,

3 grandchildren
Laura Lindahl of Santa Cruz, Bolivia,
Angelina, and Isaac Lindahl of Virginia.

3 brothers
William "Bill"(Thema) Weber of Wilton,
Robert (Bernadine) Weber of Portland, OR.
Carl(Elaine) Weber of Racine.

2 sisters-in-law
Marlys (Bill) Castle
Janet Lindahl
all of Savannah, MO,

2 brothers-in-law
Reed (Mary Beth) Lindahl of Oskaloosa,IA.
Thomas (Lee Ann) Lindahl of Platteville.
She is also survived by nieces, nephews,
other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on 2:00 P.M., Friday,
Sept.10th, 1999, at the Evangelical Free Church in Kendall.
Rev. Robert P. Waschek and
Rev. Lawrence L. Lindahl will officiate.
Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery at Kendall.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home in Kendall on Thursday from 4 to 9:00 P.M. and at the church on Friday from 1:00 P.M.
until the time of the service.
A prayer service will be held at the funeral
home Thursday, evening at 7:30 P.M.

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I, MARK, TAKE THEE, SARAH...
I, SARAH, TAKE THEE, MARK...

Upon entering the Church we were handed the Wedding Program with the following words on it:

I dreamed of a wedding of elaborate elegance...
A church filled with flowers and friends...
I ask him what kind of wedding he wished for...
He said one the would make me his wife

Thema and I along with hundreds of others, on this hot 24th of July 1999, were privileged to be the guest of, Sarah Anne Manson and Mark James Gruen, as they exchanged wedding vows before Pastor Daniel Dibbers in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilton.

As I sat there in the jam packed church and listened to the lovely solo's sung by, Janet Baseman, and watched the young couple exchange their wedding vows,it made me think of the past week where another young couple were about to exchange their wedding vows and tragedy struck and the wedding was called off replaced by a memorial service for close relatives of the wedding party.

The wedding of Sarah & Mark was in essence just the opposite. A year or so ago tragedy also came to Mark Gruen's family, when in a period of a few months his Mother, Grandmother, and two Aunts all died. There was no national news media here to cover their sorrowful events and yet to those people and this community it was as painful to them as what happened at Martha's vineyard a week ago this day.

The brides dream of a " wedding of elaborate elegance, a church filled with flowers and friends was certainly in evidence. As the beautiful bride to be came down the aisle on the arm of her father, who presented her to the groom to be, her early question of what kind of wedding he wished for... "one that would make me his wife" came about within minutes, shortly after repeating their vows, Pastor Dibbert pronounced them man and wife.

As some of you know I did a lot of wedding photography in my 20 years in the photography business and I was always amazed by the planning and beauty of most weddings , the devotion of the two people involved, who in most cases honestly believed that "until death do us part" was a lifelong commitment they would always keep. Out of the many weddings I took over that 20 year period, I sensed very few which I did not think would
honor that commitment.

Our congratulations toSarah and Markon this new adventure together.
To Their Parents,
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Manson
Mr. Robert Gruen and the late Karen Gruen.
Grandparents
Mrs. Leila Friskie,
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Renor
Mrs. Betty Herricks.

In the Wedding Party were:

Kari Houzner, Maid of Honor,
Attendants:

Heidi Gardner.

Jamie Sosinsky,

Jennifer Gruen,

Shelia Manson,

Susanne Manson.
Best Man:

Bart Arndt,
Groomsmen

David Zmolek,

Scott Chase,

David Gruen,

Jared Gruen and

Scott Gruen
Ushers:

Roy Brock,

Ronald Thorsen,

Donald Schwartz and

Greg Rich.

Darren Gruen, was the Lighter of the Candles.

Nalani Bever Accompanied the Soloist, Janet Baseman

Thomas Sebranek was the Reader

Pastor Daniel Dibbert Officiated.

A reception and dance was held at the Legion Hall in Elroy.

Mark & Sarah are just one in thousands of couples who will take this path this year, a process that has been going on for thousands of years and has to this date created over six billion inhabitants on this planet.

Wedding occur all year around but most of them take place during the summer months of June, July and August. Perhaps we can relate weddings to the summer season of our lives.

Spring is like our youth,

Summer is a time of maturity and family planning,

Fall is a season for retirement and

Winter is not a time to be in Wisconsin after you reach 65.

In spite of the 95 degrees summer heat it was a lovely wedding and Thema and I thank you, Sarah and Mark, for the Invitation to be with you on this very important day in your lives.

THE VERY BEST OF WISHES

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LOUELLA MARTALOCK, OBITUARY

Louella B. Martalock age 91, of Reedsburg, formerly of Wilton died Wednesday evening, July 14, 1999 in the Zimmerman Nursing Home.

She was born on December 19th 1907 in Wilton, the daughter of Edward and Alvina(Westphal)Wendorf. She graduated from Wilton High School and the LaCrosse Normal School.

On July 30th 1931 she was married to R.W. "Pete" Martalock. Louella taught in several area schools until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of Sp. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilton where she was church organist for over 40 years. and she was also Sundy School Superintendent for many years. She taught piano lessons, enjoyed working in her flower garden, playing cards, traveling and watching sports of all kinds.

Surivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Marlene and Gary Korth of Hillpoint; a brother-in-law; Lude Martalock, of Ontario, many neices and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Pete, in September , 1982 and four brothers, Frank, Erwin, Edward and Elmer. Wendorf.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 17th at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilton Pastor Dan Dibbert Officiating. Interment was in the Church cementary. Visitation was from 5-7:00pm Friday July 16th at the Hoof Funneral Home in Reedsburg and from 9:30 until time of service on day of Funeral in Wilton. Hoof Funeral Home of Reedsburg was in charge of funeral arrangements.

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THERON BUDDE, WILTON AREA AUCTIONEER & FARMER
DIED SUDDENLY ON SAT JULY 10TH
AT TOMAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Funeral Services WILL Be Held
at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Wilton
Today July 13th at 11:am.
Visitation at Church from 10:00am until service.

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OBITUARY OF THERON BUDDE

Theron M. Budde, 76, of Wilton, died Saturday July 10, 1999 at Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was born June 13, 1923 to William and Carrie(Jacobson) Budde at Valley, WI.

He was united in marriage to Arlene Sommerfeldt on April 16th, 1955 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilton. They farmed in the town of Wilton since Aug1, 1959.

Theron served in the United States Airforce for 3 years. He owned and operated Budde Standard Service Stations in both Ontario and Wilton. Theron also owned his own auctioneer service for 20 years. He also has worked part time as a mail carrier and car salesman.

He enjoyed restoring Ford Tractors and if you have driven past his place on Hwy 71 you will recall seeing the tractors setting next to the road. He was a good neighbor and enjoyed transporting his Amish friends.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene,

6 children Rosalie(David) Rischette, Diane Dutton, Gary(Jennifer) Budde, and David Budde all of Wilton. Linda(David) Rego and Jodeen(Brian) Nelson all of Elroy.

12 Grandchildren, Cory and Matthew Dutton; James, Cole and Carrie Budde; Jacob, Rebekah and Rachel Rego; Jennifer, Andrew and Emily Nelson; and Paul Rischette.

3 brothers, Bobby (Ruth) Budde of Clear Lake,MN; George (Pat) of Midwest City, OK; Richard Budde of Rolling Hills Estate, CA.

3 sisters- Maxine (Claire) Turk of Wautoma; Betty Pohl of San Jose, CA, Marjorie (Michael) Spina of San Rafael, CA.

2 brothers in law-Gordon (Carol) Sommerfeld of Holmen and Richard (Lila) Sommerfelt of Tomah.

He is further survived by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son Paul Alan and his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday,
at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilton.
Rev. Daniel Dibbert will officiate.
Burial will be in the Dorset Valley Cemetery in the Town of Wilton.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, 702 Center St., Wilton on Monday from 2 to 4:00pm and 7-9:00pm and
at the church on Tuesday from 10:00am until time of service.

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KEYSTONE REPORTER-CEASES PUBLICATION WITH JULY 3rd ISSUE

The Keystone Reporter was a combination of the Kendall Keystone and the Wonewoc Reporter. How many of you can remember when Oliver Witte, from his printing office in the basement of Hotel Kendall, put forth the Kendall Keystone? Then Phil Egan bought it and moved it to Elroy.

Present editor Bill Smith, gives this farwell:
MY SINCERE APPRECIATION
And so this corner comes to and end. There really is not much more to say at this point, than "thank you."

I particulary want to thank Bill Griffith for giving me the chance to work in these communities some 12 years ago. And I want to thank SCWN (South Central Wisconsin Newspapers, Inc)for keeping me on after they bought the newspaper. Thanks to all my co-workers through the years for their support and help.

But most of all, I want to thank those readers who put up with me over the years and welcomed this newspaper and me as editor into their communities. I can truthfully say I have enjoyed living and working in these communities more than any place I have been.

For the most part it has been fun, and I willingly accept the rest.

Again, thanks everyone. It has been great!

Bill Smith, Corner of the County

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BEST WISHES BILL SMITH - WHERE EVER YOU GO OR DO.
Thanks for all the help you have given me in getting information for this WEB Page. I will miss seeing you at the EKW Board Meetings. Again the Very Best.

Bill Weber, EKW Community WEB Page

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MONROE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS MONTHLY MEETING HELD AT FORT McCOY

Monroe County Retired Teachers Association held their June 14th meeting in the new McCoy building, at Fort McCoy in conjunction with the
Army's Flag Day Program.

A brief business meeting was held and Annette Owen, President introduced the two new retirees, Judy Richmond - Sparta Area Schools and Deanna Lenz - Tomah Area Schools who had been invited to join the
Monroe County Retired Teachers Association.

Eunice Berg, President Elect, of the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association (WREA)http://www.wrea.net/ then spoke briefly of some of the advantages of being a member of the association. Among which was monthly meeting of ones fellow peers, the chance to keep updated on what is happening in the educational field and the part the Retired Teachers play in seeing that the retirement that they have contributed to all their lives is keep on track. She related how back a few years ago the Governor and legislature took from the Teachers Retirement Fund monies to bail out American Motors. How it took a long court fight by the Teachers Retirement Association to get the money back as the State had the idea that they could use such monies as part of the General Fund. It was finally resolved a few years ago when they got it all back along with all the interest due over that time. "It was because of the persistent and hard work by the teachers association, that we were able to recover the money that belong to our members", Ms Berg said. She invited the two new retirees to consider seriously of
joining the local and state organization.

It then was time for a buffet dinner and since the meeting was being held in the dining area we just went out to the serving area, choosing what we wanted from a tremendous array of entrees.

The Fort McCoy Public Relations Department, under the leadership, Linda Fournier, and staff, then presented a June 14th Flag Day Commemoration. This was followed by a very interesting and informative slide show history of Fort McCoy, narrated by, Executive Officer, Al Fournier, depicting the growth of Camp Robinson in 1909 to the present day 1999 Fort McCoy. (For those interested they have a Commerative Issue, magazine/newspaper, available which gives yearly details. If interested contact the Public Relations Office - Phone 608-388-2407)
Also for those who have computers click here for Fort McCoy: http://www.mccoy.army.mil./

After the very interesting program put on by the Public Relations Dept. the Retired Teachers then had their yearly drawing for a one year membership. Aleda Moseley, being this years winner.

Then for all that wished there was a bus tour of Fort McCoy. For many of us this was quite an experience. Although I have lived in this area most of my life I did not realize the magnitude of the Fort McCoy operation. The tour was a bit over an hour long including a stop at the new Fort McCoy museum. We saw only the tip of the iceberg , there were facilities for teaching trainees about every aspect of modern war. There were acres and acres of military equipment, parade grounds, even sand pits where trainees learned how to get their tanks or other vehicles out quickly after getting mired. The tour was moderated by Ruth West.

We stopped by the new Museum before returning to our cars. This is the first year that the Museum has been open to the public and as Linda said, "It takes time but we are getting there." It is very nicely laid out and has much to give for those interested in the history of Fort McCoy.

This is how about 40 Teacher Retirees and their spouses spent
Flag Day, June 14th 1999

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