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Kent Head
Kent Head, age 44, of Portage, Wisconsin, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, Wisconsin, with Pastor Julie Waterdu officiating. Private family graveside services will be held.
Kent was born May 19, 1959 in Portage, Wisconsin, the son of Dennis and Zona (Ripley) Head. He lived for some years in Oxford and as a youngster the family moved to California where Kent eventually graduated from Maple High School in Lompoc, California. He spent 3 years in the U.S. Army and returned to Wisconsin, where he worked for over 15 years at Unimin Corporation in Portage. Kent enjoyed playing horseshoes, softball, darts and golf. He had been a member of the International Aerospace Machinist Union.
Kent is survived by his parents, Dennis and Zona Head of Oxford; brother, Kirk (Joanne) Head of Portage; sisters, Leanne (Russell) McGuire of Oxford and Marci (Steve) Mullens of Greenville, Wisconsin; nephews, Jacob and Joshua Head; nieces, Danelle, Brittany and Jacey McGuire and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clark and Betty Head; maternal grandparents, Albert and Bernice Ripley and uncle, David Ripley.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Thursday, March 25, 2004 from 4 P.M. until the time of service at 7:00 P.M.
Nicholas Lanza
Nicholas Lanza, age 84, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died Thursday, March 18, 2004 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Elroy, Wisconsin.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Brooks, Wisconsin with Father Daniel Kelly celebrating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Nicholas was born December 4, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Peter and Frances (Taormina) Lanza. He grew up in Chicago, and in May of 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His primary duty was as a gunner aboard merchant ships crossing the North Atlantic Ocean. He was honorably discharged as a Seaman 1st Class in September of 1945 at Bremerton, Washington. In July of 1942 he married Laura Johnston in Chicago. In October of 1990, they retired to Oxford.
Nicholas is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Nicholas W. of Oxford, and Peter (Maureen) Lanza of Lombard, Illinois; brothers, Joseph Lanza, Samuel (Eileen) Lanza and Anthony (Bettie) Lanza, sisters, Pauline Thomas and Jennie Degleffetti and a granddaughter, Seleena. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Berniece.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M. and on Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.
Helen MacPherson
Helen MacPherson, age 66, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her residence.
Memorial funeral services will be held Monday, March 8, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, 41 South Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Illinois with Pastor James Honig celebrating.
Helen was born August 21, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Heesch) Manus. In March of 1967 she married David MacPherson at the Rockefeller Chapel on the University of Chicago campus. She had worked at the Family Shelter of Du Page County and as a dental assistant. In 1995 she and her husband moved to rural Oxford. In addition to her role as grandmother, birding, biking, gardening and travel filled her retirement years.
Helen is survived by her husband, David; a son, Michael (Pamela) MacPherson of Winfield, Illinois; daughters, Jennifer (Jon) Kulton of Somonauk, Illinois and Wendy Pool of Ashland, Oregon; mother, Margaret Manus of West Allis, Wisconsin and a sister, Carol (Paul) Menzel of Omaha, Nebraska. Further survived by grandchildren, Eliana and Weston Pool of Ashland Oregon, Kaitlyn and Chloe Kulton of Somonauk, Illinois and David Mac Pherson of Winfield Illinois. She was preceded in death by her father.
Hubert Nelson, Sr.
Hubert Nelson, Sr., age 71, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the Divine Savior Hospital of Portage, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, on Monday, March 29, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Julie Waterdu officiating. Following the traditional funeral services Hubert will be cremated.
Hubert was born May 15, 1932 in Oxford, Wisconsin, the son of George and Marion (Bass) Nelson and graduated from Oxford High School. In 1952 he married Idella Rice in Oxford. In his early years he worked for construction companies and from 1960 to 1981 he was an ironworker in Madison, Wisconsin. From 1968 to 1989 he owned and operated Hubies Bar in Oxford, the former Rice Brothers Bar. Hubert enjoyed sports and he coached and sponsored many baseball and softball teams. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Leaky Boot Club. Hubert would also go out of his way to lend a helping hand to others.
Hubert is survived by his sons, Hubert “Rusty” Nelson, Jr. and Paul Nelson both of Oxford, Phil (Kay) Nelson of Endeavor, Wisconsin and James “Jamie” (Beth) Nelson of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin; a daughter, Suzette (Larry) Schooler of Clearwater, Florida; a brother Stanley (Nancy) Nelson of Westfield, Wisconsin; sisters, Betty (Eli) McNutt of Warren, Illinois and Judy (Bill) Gifford of Glendale, California; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; former wife Idella Nelson of DeForest, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. and on Monday at the funeral home from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M.
Alvin Mrotek
Alvin Mrotek, age 90, of Lake Delton, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at the Sauk County Health Care Center of Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin with Reverend Steven A. Miller officiating. Burial will be at the Dexterville Cemetery.
Alvin was born February 19, 1913 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, the son of Peter and Otelia (Pelisek) Mrotek. In 1939 he married Sophie Lonetree in Valparaiso, Indiana. During World War 2 he worked for Harley Davidson and later worked for American Motors until his retirement.
Alvin is survived by 2 sons, Errol (Pearl) Mrotek of Tomah, Wisconsin, and Waldo “Buck” Martin; a brother, Clayton Mrotek of Brown Deer, Wisconsin; a niece, Rebecca Greendeer of Tomah; a nephew, Joseph Lonetree of Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sophie; and a sister, Claire.
Visitation will be held at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, on Friday, August 29, 2003 from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 1 P.M.
Larry Moore
Larry Moore, age 60, of Oxford, Wisconsin, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at the North Collier Hospital in North Naples, Florida, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at the Oxford Funeral Home in Oxford, with Reverend Jeffrey Nicholas officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Packwaukee Township.
Larry was born April 21, 1943 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Russell and Vada (Adams) Moore. Following high school Larry moved to Rockford, Illinois, and in 1978 moved to Packwaukee, Wisconsin, where he owned and operated Moore’s Resort from 1978 to 1982. For two years he also owned and operated the White Star Tavern in Rockton, Illinois. He was a member of the Packwaukee Lions Club and the Rockton Masons. He loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors; was very skilled at working with his hands and carpentry and he was an avid Packers fan.
Larry is survived by his sons, Russell (Jennifer) Moore of Roscoe, Illinois, and Steven (Kari) Moore of Black River Falls, Wisconsin; a daughter, Patty (Jack) Alexander of Endeavor, Wisconsin; mother, Vada Moore of Packwaukee, Wisconsin; brother, Mike Moore of Montello, Wisconsin; sister, Donna (Ed) Webb of Packwaukee; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and a special friend, Rita Pruess. He was preceded in death by his father; sister in law, Prudy Moore and niece, Amy Moore.
Visitation will be held at the Oxford Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M.
Memorials of remembrance may be given to the family to be given to charity.
Blanche Daniels
Blanche Daniels, age 93, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at the Wisconsin Dells Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee. Burial will be at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery.
Blanche was born January 10, 1909 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Adam and Maryan (Ner) Denz. She married Stanley Daniels and he preceded her in death in 1975.
Blanche is the beloved aunt of Blanche (Chuck) Evans of Wisconsin Dells; great aunt of Christine Anne (James) Verre, Victoria (Bob) Kaczymarek, Michael Robert Evans, David Charles (Karen) Evans and Christopher Sarnecki. She is further survived by 4 great great nieces and nephews; Rita Sarnecki, wife of deceased nephew William Sarnecki and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the cemetery chapel from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.
