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Margaret G. Carey, 92
Margaret G. Carey, 92, of Hudson died Friday, April 17, 1998 at the Christian Community Home of Hudson, where she lived the past 6 1/2 years.
She was born on April 2, 1906, in Milwaukee, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Maus) Franke. She attended St. Sebastian grade school and high school, graduating in 1924.
In Milwaukee she did office work for one of the large insurance companies. On Dec. 31, 1927, she married Paul Jacob Carey at St. Sabastian's Church in Milwaukee.
After her retirement in 1963, she took up residence on Big Lake in Osceola. In 1968, she made her home in Venice, Fla. She came back to this area and was a resident for a short time at Christian Community Home in 1991 but left there to take up her residence at WellHaven in River Falls. In the late fall of 1991, she moved back to the Christian Community Home in Hudson.
Throughout her lifetime, Margaret worked with many crafts, including making handbags and mobiles. She also kept herself occupied ith knitting, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Michael and Janice of Shoreview, Minn.; a daughter, Kathleen of Venice, Fla.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 23, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson with Fr. Peter Szleszinski officiating. Elsie Sandquist will accompany the Hope Choir.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. Memorials are preferred.
William G. Clark, 91
William Grant Clark, 91, a resident of Hudson for over 61 years, died at his apartment in Wintergreen on Thursday, April 16, 1998.
Bill was born on April 19, 1906, at Chariton, the son of pioneers Harry and Lena (Barstow) Clark. He attended the rural school near Chariton. He read many books, especially the Bible, and praised his own form of education of "learning by living."
He was quoted, "My education was practical work. You learn a lot by keeping your mouth shut, your ears open and paying attention to everything _ there's a college education in the Bible if you can analyze it."
In 1916 the Clark family moved to Rice Lake. At age 12, with his three brothers and a sister, he performed the work men often did. He would ride horseback to gather the cattle and then do his own laundry in a nearby creek.
He also worked for a time at a brickyard and sawmill near Cumberland. During the 1920s, he was a farm foreman for a mental institution near Madison which involved prisoners doing therapy work on a farm.
He then came to Hudson in 1937 and worked for over 5 years at the Omaha Railroad shops (CSTPM&O) in North Hudson. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army at Milwaukee and served with the 34th Medical Ambulance Company as a paramedic in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II. While serving, he was injured in a truck accident where many men died. He was flown back to the United States to a Staten Island, N.Y. hospital, and later transferred to Billings General Hospital at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He was discharged on June 15, 1944.
He married Irene Jeenie Frazier on Jan. 10, 1940, in Stillwater, Minn.
He went back to the railroad shops in North Hudson until 1950 when he took a maintenance position until his retirement in 1975. Retirement did not stop him from working, as he then moved into the landscaping and yard grading business in the Hudson area.
His interests included his fly tying. He recalled using chicken feathers and cotton balls when there was a shortage of materials. He also enjoyed photography and owned a number of cameras and equipment. He carried in his pocket a photo of himself roping a "wild horse" taken in 1917.
Bird-watching and fishing were also enjoyed in his retirement. Living in Wintergreen with his small electric scooter, he was always willing to give small children a ride.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Jeenie Frazier in 1990; two brothers and a sister.
He is survived by a brother, Steve C. and Francis Clark of Maple Bluff; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 20, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson with Fr. Lew Burden officiating. The Hope Choir was accompanied by organist Elsie Sandquist.
Pallbearers were: Brandon Frazier, Steve Clark, Art Montez, Steven Frazier, Daniel O'Keefe and Doug Fox. Honorary pallbearer is Raymond (Mort) Weinberg.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.
Richard C. Gelo, 82
Richard C. Gelo, 82, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at the River Falls Area Hospital after a long illness.
He was the son of August and Emma Gelo. He was born on Sept. 26, 1915, in Roseville. Later the family moved to River Falls, where he went to school and attended college.
He married Ethel V. Stelter of Hudson. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was also a well-known pool player.
He enjoyed football, fishing and baseball. He worked for the railroad before becoming a service manager for Moody's Chevrolet of River Falls. He later went to work and was retired from Carol Lindquist Oldsmobile of River Falls.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; his parents, August and Emma; three brothers; one sister; and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include: a daughter, Sharon Johnson of Seattle; son, Lynn Gelo of Seattle; daughter, Loreen Ryden of Ellsworth; a son, Randy Gelo; a daughter, Leslie Robey of River Falls; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday, April 18, at Cashman Mortuary with the Rev. Richard Ulvilden officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
The American Legion Post #121 of River Falls held military services at the cemetery.
Cashman Mortuary handled arrangements.
Donald V. Motl, 64
Donald V. Motl, 64, formerly of the River Falls area, died Thursday, April 16, 1998, at the Trempealeau County Care Center in Whitehall.
He was born in Pierce County on July 8, 1933, the son of Vince and Mary (Wencel) Motl. He worked in construction most of his life until becoming ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vince and Mary; and sister, Angeline Motl Hunter.
He is survived by a brother, Bernard and Marilyn Motl; nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was at the graveside at St. Marten's Cemetery at Cherma in Pierce County, on Monday, April 20, 1998. Father Edwin Knauf officiated.
Cashman Mortuary handled arrangements.
Veronica Ovsak, 71
Veronica Ovsak, 71, of New Richmond, formerly of River Falls, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at Fairview-University Hospital in Minneapolis.
She was born April 11, 1927, the daughter of John and Helen (Webb) Lieffering in the town of Eau Galle.
She worked as a nurse's aid, primarily at the St. Croix Health Care Center in New Richmond. She retired from there in 1989. She enjoyed reading, gardening and watching birds.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruth; one sister, Rosalie; and one brother, Fredrick.
She is survived by two sons: David and Debra of River Falls, and Daniel and Dawn of River Falls; four daughters: Jeannine Ovsak of Mesa, Ariz., Marian Kittel of Hugo, Minn., Ellen and James DeWolf of River Falls, and LouAnn Boucher of Star Prairie; seven sisters: Sr. Helen Lieffering of Glenwood City, Lucille and Lawrence Bauer of River Falls, Dolores Cornellier of Menomonie, Elizabeth and Ronald Darsie of Coon Rapids, Minn., Annabel Bazille of Woodville, Jean Ovsak of River Falls, and Mary and Sherman Kiekhofer of Emerald; two brothers: John and Cecelia Lieffering of Clear Lake, and Francis and Norieda Lieffering of Ellsworth; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 21, at St. Bridget Catholic Church with Fr. Gerald Harris officiating.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Nelson-Murphy Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Harold W. Ruckle, 73
Harold W. Ruckle, 73, of River Falls died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at home following a short battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 2, 1925, in the town of Trimbelle, the son of Francis and Irma (Ranney) Ruckle.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for the River Falls Police Department and then at the UW-River Falls until retiring in 1990.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the National Wood Carvers Association and the American Legion Post #121.
He married Delores Gustafson on May 6, 1950.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Irma; and one brother, Francis.
Survivors include: his wife, Delores; one son and two daughters: Mark of River Falls, Julie and Bob Ashbaugh of Eau Claire, and Gail Ruckle and Tom Keviatkowski; three grandchildren: Rachel and Krisan Ashbaugh, and Jarek Ruckle Keviatkowski; a brother, Norman and Dorothy Ruckle of Minneapolis.
Funeral was Friday, April 17, at the First Baptist Church in River Falls, with the Rev. Robert Lillo officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Cashman Mortuary handled arrangements.
Mary Kathryn Brunner
Mary Kathryn Brunner of Ellsworth died on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at River Falls Area Hospital. She was 67.
She was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Salem Township, the daughter of Joseph H. and Sarah L. Ortwerth. She attended the Carpenter School in Maiden Rock and graduated in 1948 from Ellsworth Senior High School. She attended River Falls Normal School for two years and taught for one year at the Forest School.
She married Lloyd Langer June 8, 1950, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Clayfield. He died in September of 1970. She then married Calvin Brunner May 27, 1972.
She returned to college in River Falls and received her bachelors degree in 1973. Throughout her teaching career, she taught at Maiden Rock, Hillcrest school and she retired from Prairie View Elementary School in 1991.
She loved working in her flower beds and getting ready for Christmas. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Ellsworth.
Survivors include: her husband, Calvin Brunner, Ellsworth; children, Rita (David) Mountain of River Falls, Jerry Langer of River Falls, Greg Langer of Somerset, Sue (Steve) Ferkingstad, Robbinsdale, Minn., Annette O'Brien, Osceola, Al (Michelle) Langer of Ellsworth, Bob Langer of Ellsworth and Scott (Deb) Langer of Red Wing; her mother, Sarah Ortwerth of Plum City; brother, Jack Ortwerth of Ellsworth; two sisters, Frances (Frank) Lubich of River Falls and Edna Brunner of Elmwood; two sisters-in-law, Judy Ortwerth of Ellsworth and Judy Ortwerth of Hager City; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandson; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: her father, Joseph, and two brothers, Bud and Jim Ortwerth.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 10, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Ellsworth with Father Thomas Donaldson officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at Lost Creek Cemetery.
Hill-McLaughlin Funeral Home, Ellsworth, handled arrangements.
