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Spring Valley News...2007
The obituaries appear with the permission of the Pierce County Herald, Ellsworth, Wisconsin.
Our sympathy goes out to Tim and his family. Florence Abby Sandvig
Florence was a hardworking, caring mother. She raised three sons: Timothy, Robert, and Thomas. In addition to raising her family, Florence worked at the Egg Plant in Spring Valley candling eggs. She was a waitress for Burt Safe and also cooked many meals right out in the woods for loggers in the area. Oliver and Florence lived in Milwaukee for about 30 years. While there, Florence worked for A. C. Electronics most of her working career. She did fine soldering on electronic componenets and was proud of the fact that many of the projects she worked on were used in the United States Space Program. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Oliver, who died in March, 2001, three brothers: William, Joseph, and Lynn Bailey, and sisters Kathryn Lewis and an infant sister, Maxine. Survivors include her 3 sons: Tim (Sylvia) Sandvig of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; Robert Sandvig; and Thomas (Kathy) Sandvig of Austin, Texas; 7 graandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Marilyn Hodgin of Amery, Judy (Don) Gilbert of Edgerton; one brother, Walter (Grace) Bailey of Two Harbors, Minnesota; many other relatives and friends. Visitation was Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville. A memorial service was held at 130 p.m. with Rev. Keith Anderson officiating. Organist was Judy Veenendaal. Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley handled arrangements. |
Our sympathy goes out to Chuck and his family in the loss of their beloved Mary. Mary Cain
Mary had a never ending love for her family and countless friends. She enjoyed fishing in her earlier years and camping at O’Neil Creek near Bloomer, WI. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Mary is survived by her husband, Charles of Ellsworth; Children: Gregory (Stacy) Cain, Stillwater, MN; Gary (Kristen) Cain, Ellsworth, WI; Barry (Darla) Cain, Beldenville, WI; Karen (Steve) Thoen, Ellsworth, WI; Eight grandchildren: Aaron, Ashley, Bradley, Allyson and Jonathan Cain, Tyler, Hailee and Brooke Thoen; Brother, Max McDonnell, Ellsworth, WI;Mary’s son, David, and her parents preceded her in death. Mass of Christian Burial was to be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Ellsworth. Fr. Tom Donaldson was to officiate. Burial of Mary’s cremated remains will be in the church cemetery at a later date. Friends and family were invited to visit with them on Monday, Aug. 27th, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ellsworth, and for one hour before Mass at the church on Tuesday. Please go to www.hillfuneralservice.com to extend an online condolence. Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ellsworth, is assisting the family. |
Chuck and Mary Cain's son is Ellsworth's new High School Principal But it wasn't until Cain began teaching that becoming an administrator got his serious consideration. "When I was into my second year of teaching, my assistant principal thought I should go into administration," he said Friday. That meant dual workloads for a time, as the Ellsworth native continued being a teacher while studying for a masters degree in Educational Leadership. Soon after, he was able to capitalize on this second effort, assuming assistant principal duties in several area schools, most recently at his hometown high school. It's there he's now advancing for the first time to principal, succeeding Chuck Buckel. |
The following is a Thank You written by Helen Holerud Lorentson, and published in the SV Sun, for the obviously we--deserved tribute given her on her retirement from her service to the Spring Valley Schools as Bus Driver: "THANK YOU" just doesn't seem enough to say for what I experienced on the last 2 days of my being a School Bus Driver for the Spring Valley Schools. On Thursday evening I was honored at the School Recognition Dinner by the school and my fellow bus drivers. Then, on Friday, I started on my route with a heavy heart knowing it was the last morning I would be driving my bus and picking up my kids for school. After 22 years of driving - 15 years on a regular route, you begin to think they are your kids. The first stop started out with a big bouquet of flowers and it blossomed from there - cards and flowers and presents and well wishes filled the air at every stop. |
Our sympathy goes out to Rita and their family in their loss of Wayne. Wayne Jensen
Wayne was born April 30, 1940, the son of Severrean and Opal (Alton) Jensen on the home farm in Spring Lake Township. He was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of Spring Lake Lutheran Church. Wayne attended the South Hill Grade School and the Spring Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1957. On June 11, 1960, Wayne married Rita Strom. They were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley and blessed with four children: Vicki, Rodney, Jeffrey and Stacey. In 1958, Wayne took over the family farm. They farmed there until moving to Spring Valley in 1983. Wayne started working for the Spring Valley Telephone Company where he worked until retiring in 2005. In 2003, he and Rita moved back to the family farm. Wayne drove bus for Spring Valley Schools for 12 years. He served on the Spring Lake Church Council, and sold P.A.G. Seed Corn for many years while he was farming. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours riding his Harley, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and boating. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors included his wife Rita of Spring Valley; his four children and four grandchildren: Vicki (Kirk) Birkman of Chesterfield, Virginia and their daughters Ashley and Kayla; Rodney Jensen and his partner Hector Guevara of Lang Beach, California; Jeffrey (Kari) Jensen of Spring Valley and their sons Nicholas and Jordan; and Stacey (Eric) Schaaf of Big Pine Key, Florida; one brother: Norbert (Shirley) Jensen of Lakeville, Minnesota; one sister: Sharon (Duane) Foote of Blaine, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation was on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley. Funeral service was on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Rev. D. Peter Friberg officiated the service. Debbie Bowman provided special music. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brad Jensen, Jerry Foote, Brent Foote, Chad Foote, Jim Spadafore and John Bertch. Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley handled arrangements. |
Our sympathy goes out to Dean and Sandy Madson and their family in their loss of Joanna. Joanna J. Madson Joanna graduated from Spring Valley High School in May, 2000, and from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, in December, 2004. She was employed by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and also was a photographer at the family's studio. Her brief life was filled with great friends and relatives who loved her dearly. She was able to bring a smile to the face of everyone she met and was a fun loving, outgoing woman who touched the lives of many. She is survived and sadly missed by her parents; brother, Jeff (Melisssa) Madson, sister, Jillian (Lane) Larson and her beloved nephew and godson, Steffen Dean of Eau Claire; godparents, Elna (Allen) Cady and Gary (Mary) Madson; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents John and Alma Stefon and Clarence and Alice Madson. Visitation was held on Friday, June 1, at Gilman Lutheran Church from 1-3 p.m.. The memorial service followed at 3 p.m. with Rev. Friberg officiating. Keehr Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
| Dick Jorgenson - 50th Anniversary Celebration - Congratulations!
April 21 will be 50 years since Richard Jorgenson and ShirleySchaar were married. Richard grew up in Spring Valley, Wisconsin and Shirley grew up in Hammond, Wisconsin. They were married in 1957 in Baldwin, Wisconsin and moved to Coolidge in 1958. Richard (a.k.a. Dick) worked delivering soda pop for Mr. Emery and later became the foreman on the England Ranch just east of town. They raised two children, Tom and Pam, and have five grandchildren, eight great-grand-children and one great-great grandchild. After 32 years of service, Dick retired from Central Implement in 2003. But retirement hasn’t come easy; he can still be found delivering parts to farmers almost on a daily basis. They still get out of town as ofen as possible going fishing, hunting, or just camping out in the desert. While their kids were in school they became known as “grandma and grandpa” to most all of their children’s friends, and are still fondly referred to as “grandma and grandpa” by many people around town. Twenty-five years after Dick and Shirley were married, their daughter Pam married Mike Wood on May 22, 1982. On April 28, together they will celebrate with family and friends both Golden and Silver Wedding anniversaries. Anyone whose life has been touched by these special couple is invied to share in the celebration from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, April 28, at the American Legion Dance Hall in Coolidge. There will be a no host bar, snacks and music. No gifts please, your presence will be gift enough. Please RSVP by e-mailing: Jorgenson50thWood25th@yahoo.com |
Our sympathy goes out to Beverly Hogen Thome in the loss of her sister. Mary Olive C. Hines MaryOlive C. Hines of Ellsworth died peacefully, Friday, April 27, 2007, at her home following a courageous and strong battle with cancer. MaryOlive was born September 26, 1941, the daughter of Albert and Marie Hogen, in Red Wing, MN. She farmed with her husband for 36 years in the Town of ElPaso. They were married for 37 years. MaryOlive also worked for 14 years at Thompson West. MaryOlive will be remembered as a very caring and loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her former husband, Eldon Hines; her children, Keith (Beckie) Hines, Baldwin, WI, Sandy Turner, Ellsworth, WI, Jean (Bruce) Weiss, Ellsworth, WI; seven grandchildren, Kyle, Chelsey, Kory, Nathan, Tiffany, Caitlin and Tyler; one brother and two sisters, Beverly (Joseph) Thome, Port Washington, WI, Charles Hogen, River Falls, WI, Dianne (Phil) Stiles, Freeport, IL; one sister in-law, Carol Hogen, Clintonville, WI. Her daughter, Karla Mae, parents, and brothers, Allen and John, preceded her in death. Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday May 1, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Ellsworth. Burial was at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Spring Valley, WI. Friends and family called at the Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. |
Mary Alice Cain, 66, of Ellsworth died Friday, August 24, 2007, at her home. She was born July 6, 1941, in the Town of Ellsworth, the daughter of Eugene and Nettie (Mountain) McDonnell. Mary was a 1959 graduate of Ellsworth High School. She married Charles “Chuck” Cain on November 28, 1959, in Spring Valley, WI. Mary was Pierce County deputy clerk of courts for many years and she also worked for the Ellsworth Police Department.
Wayne Roger Jensen, age 67 of Spring Valley died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at his home in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. In November of 2006, he was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), then with acute myeloid leukemia.
Joanna Joy Madson passed away suddenly on Friday, May 25, 2007. Joanna was born May 28, 1982 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Dean and Sandy Madson. She is a baptized and confirmed member of Gilman Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. She was raised in a loving home along with her brother, Jeff, and sister, Jillian.
