William
L. Veech
William Lyman Veech, age 88, died Saturday, May
2nd, at the Grant
Regional Health
Center,
Lancaster. He was born September 23, 1920 in
Shelbyville,
Kentucky. Son of Wm Henry and Cassandra
Brown Veech. He had five siblings, Sarah Louise Schweitzer,
Katherine Games, Robert Brown Veech, and Wallace Harmon Veech
(deceased).
Lyman graduated from
Finchville High School,
Finchville,
Kentucky in 1941 and continued his education
by taking correspondence courses from
LaSalle
University in
Chicago. Lyman farmed with his father
until he went to the service in 1943. He was in the United
States Air Force stationed in Boise,
Idaho. On December 14, 1949, Lyman marred Florene J. Jackson at the
Beechmont Methodist
Church in
Louisville,
Kentucky. They farmed in Shelbyville and
Eastwood,
Kentucky. In March of 1954, they purchased a
farm in Little York, Indiana and resided there for sixteen
years. In 1969 Lyman and Florene purchased their farm in
Lancaster,
Wisconsin. They left the farm and moved to
town in 1987 when he retired. He especially enjoyed spending his
time outdoors, farming, playing cards & croquet with his
children and grandchildren.
He is survived by
his wife of 60 years, Florene, Lancaster: four children, Susan
Lynn Hughes, Arlington, TX, Wm Lyman Veech II, WI Dells, Richard
(Kim) Veech, Lancaster and Sandra Lee (James) Horner,
Noblesville, IN; eight grandchildren, Nancy Florene & Mary
Patterson Hughes, Megan Marie, Brian Thomas & Trevor William
Veech, and James (Glenda) Horner II, Suzanne (Mark) Myers &
Michael Sean Horner; five great grandchildren, Hannah Clementine
Cain, Matthew David & Luke James Myers, Megan Elisabeth & Ryan
James Horner.
Lyman is a Past
Master of the Masonic Lodge #512 and Past Worthy Patron of Order
of the Eastern Star, Chapter # 512 in Little York, Indiana.
Lyman was also a member of the
Lancaster United
Methodist Church.
Funeral services
were held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at
11:00 a.m. at the United
Methodist
Church in
Lancaster
with Reverend Barbara Cook
officiating. Burial with military honors was in Hillside
Cemetery,
Lancaster. Friends called on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
and from 10:00 a.m.
until time of services Wednesday all at the church.
The
family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the
Lancaster
Care Center
and Grant
Regional
Health Center
for their wonderful care through the years. A William Lyman
Veech Memorial Fund has been established with proceeds being
given to the United Methodist Church, 216 S. Monroe St.,
Lancaster, WI 53813, and Grant Regional Health
Center, 507 S. Monroe St., Lancaster, WI 53813.
Don
M. Verger
Don
M. Verger,
age 84, professor emeritus,
University of Wisconsin Platteville, died on Friday, February 11,
2011, at his home in Platteville. He was born on October 17,
1926, in Rock Island , IL , the son of John and Blanche (Sousna)
Verger. He was married to Wilma Spacek on June 11, 1959. Don
was a member of the UW-Platteville Psychology Department for
twenty-nine years and served as chairman for ten years. A 1952
graduate of the University of Illinois
, he received his doctorate at the
University of Oregon in 1965. In 1971, he completed his
postdoctoral fellowship in
clinical psychology at the
University of North Carolina Medical
School, Chapel Hill .
He was a member of the Wisconsin
Psychological Association and a past member of the
American Psychological Association.
A veteran of World War II, Don
served over seas with the 97th
Calvary .
Survivors
include his wife, Wilma Verger, Platteville; a daughter, Dr. Lynn
(Scott Baumann) Verger,
Platteville; and a grandson,
Andrew Verger, Platteville.
In addition
to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Rosa
Ziffrin.
Funeral
services were held on Sunday,
February 13, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. at
Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in
Platteville with Rabbi Jennifer Flatte officiating. Burial
was in Greenwood Cemetery , Platteville. There was no
visitation. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family suggests
memorials be offered to the Abraham Low
Self-Help Systems, formerly Recovery Inc., Platteville Chapter.
LaMeda M. Vertein
LaMeda M.
Vertein, age 90, of Pewaukee,
formerly of Platteville, died on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital
in Menomonee Falls.
She was born on January 13, 1920, the daughter of Gus and Mayme (Wildenradt)
Schmidt. LaMeda graduated from
Wonewoc High School and the Milwaukee School of
Cosmetology. On June 3, 1944, she was united in marriage
to Dale Vertein in
Wonewoc. After their marriage, she continued
to work as a beautician until she became a mother and full-time
homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist
Church and an active
volunteer in the community. She was a loving
wife, a devoted mother and a good friend and will always be
remembered for her smile and gift of conversation.
Survivors include her loving husband, Dale
Vertein, Pewaukee; her children: Sybil (Dan) Vertein-Hebgen,
Wauwatosa; Doug (Elaine) Vertein, Pewaukee;
nephews and nieces.
In addition to her parents, LaMeda was preceded
in death by three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at
1:00 p.m. at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in
Platteville with Pastor John Christianson officiating.
Burial will be in
Greenwood
Cemetery, Platteville.
Family and friends may call on from
12:00 noon until time of services on
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Adolph Vesperman, Jr.
Adolph Vesperman, Jr., age 84, of
Lancaster died Friday, April 17, 2009 at the
Lancaster
Care Center.
He was born on April 17, 1925, the son of Adolph and Mattie
Vesperman. Adolph graduated from
Lancaster
High School in 1943.
He served stateside in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1944 to
1946. Adolph was united in marriage to Irene M. Heberlein
on November 10, 1947 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. In 1956, Irene and Adolph
moved to Lancaster.
He hauled bulk fuel for Bailey Oil Company until his retirement.
He was a member of the Mississippi Valley Lodge #86
International Order of Oddfellows and also a member of Richard
Burns American Legion Post #109. Adolph was a lifelong
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster where he served as a deacon, elder
and custodian. He enjoyed a good game of cards and
watching the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers.
Adolph is survived by his wife, Irene, Lancaster; three children:
Mick (Diane) Vesperman, Lancaster, Randy (Mary) Vesperman, Mazomanie
and Amy (Dennis) Davis, Blue River; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Florence Heberlein and
Norma Vesperman, both of Lancaster; nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
three brothers, Kenneth, Harold “Bud” and Ralph; four sisters, Marie
Sandleback, Leona McFall, Kathryn Lind and Ruth Ripp.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m.
on Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the Schwartz Funeral Home in
Lancaster
with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial with Military
Honors was in Hillside
Cemetery
in Lancaster.
Friends called from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers and plants an Adolph Vesperman
Memorial Fund has been established.
We will remember Adolph’s generous
character and his never ending supply of chewing gum.
Norma B. Vesperman
Norma B. Vesperman, age 100, of
Lancaster, died on Monday, September 13, 2010, at Orchard Manor
Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.
She was born on January 12, 1910, in South Lancaster Township, the
daughter of Edward and Anna (Richardson) Vesperman. After
graduating from the University of
Wisconsin at Madison, Norma completed her
dietetic internship at the
Presbyterian Hospital in
Chicago. She was later
employed as a dietitian for the Veteran’s Administration until her
retirement on January 1, 1951. Norma was united in marriage to
Harold “Bud” Vesperman on October 10, 1950, in
Denver, Colorado. He
preceded her in death on March 9, 2002. She was a member of
the Lancaster Congregational Church.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents
and her husband.
Norma
requested no visitation. A
graveside service was held at
2:00 p.m. on Monday,
September 20, 2010 at
Hillside Cemetery,
Lancaster with Pastor Teri A.
Hanson officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Lancaster
assisted the family.
Bernice M. Vogt
Bernice M. Vogt, age 82,
of Cassville, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Mercy Medical
Center in Dubuque, IA. Bernice was born on May 14, 1929 in
Cassville, the daughter of Nick and Rose (Brinkman) Esser. She
graduated from Cassville High School. On November 20, 1947, Bernice
was united in marriage to Paul J. Vogt at St. Charles Catholic
Church in Cassville. After their marriage the couple farmed in the
Glen Haven area. Bernice enjoyed gardening and working on the farm.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven. In
1989, they moved to Cassville. Bernice was a member of St. Charles
Catholic Church in Cassville. She enjoyed cleaning, cooking, baking
and was known for her pineapple fluff. Bernice also enjoyed walking.
She loved to spend time with her family, especially her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors
include seven sons: Ronald (Sheila) Vogt, Verona; Dale Vogt, Eau
Claire; Mo (Laurie) Vogt, Bagley; Roger (Jeanie) Vogt, Rodney (Mary)
Vogt, Randy Vogt and Brian (Dawn) Vogt, all of Glen Haven; twenty
grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters:
Florence Ley, Charles Esser, Delores (Larry) Houghton, Gerry
(Ambrose) Mumm, Donald (Barb) Esser, and Darlene (Mike) Schauff, all
of Cassville.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was
preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Charlene, a son,
Thomas, two grandsons, Timothy and David and a great-granddaughter,
Chloe Marie Vogt.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on
Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic
Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial
was in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven. Family and friends called
on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at
the church. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is serving the family.
Debra L. Vondra
Debra L. “Debbie” Vondra, age 56 of Lancaster,
passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2010, at UW Hospitals
in Madison, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born
on May 20, 1954, in Dubuque, IA,
the daughter of Bill and Margaret (Dobson) Snider. In 1972,
Debbie graduated from Lancaster High School. On August 10,
1974, she was united in marriage to Lester Vondra at
St. Clement Catholic Church in
Lancaster. Debbie was employed with LV Laboratories, LLC for
ten years. She loved dancing, traveling, reading, playing
cards and going out to dinner. Debbie was always happy and a
good friend to all. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic
Church in Lancaster.
Survivors
include her husband of 36 years, Lester Vondra, Lancaster; two
children: Ryan Vondra, Lancaster; Lecia (Tom) Lenz, Livingston; two
grandchildren: Grace and Aiden Lenz, Livingston; her parents: Bill
and Margaret Snider, Lancaster; her sisters and brother: Lori
(Roger) Stier, Sun Prairie; Sue (friend Steve) Ellis, Lancaster;
John (Dawn) Snider, Lancaster; her mother and father-in-law: Don and
Norma Vondra, Lancaster; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Barb
(Bill) Ballard, MN; Donna Vondra, Stoughton; Daryl Vondra,
Davenport, IA; Diane “Annie” (Sal)
Toro, Piedmont, SC; Kathy (Donnie) Smith, Duncan, SC; Lonnie (Nancy)
Vondra, Monks Corner, SC; Pat (Bev) Vondra, Schwartz Creek, MI;
Bernie (Kathy) Vondra, Sedona, AZ;
Jeanne (Dale) Byers, Easley, SC; numerous nieces, nephews, other
relatives and many friends.
Debbie was preceded in death by her
grandparents.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at
St. Clement
Catholic Church in Lancaster with
Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in
Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.
Family and friends called on Friday,
October 22, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Schwartz
Funeral Home in Lancaster and from
9:00 a.m. until time of services on
Saturday at the church.
