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Florence M. Klink | Earl L. Durham | Ronald H. Cutliff | Earl K. Graves | David A. Mahlke
Florence M. Klink
March 19, 1916 — Jan. 31, 2008
ARCADIA, Wis. — Florence M. Klink, 91, of Arcadia died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Medical Center in Arcadia.
She was born March 19, 1916, in Fairchild, Wis., to Henry and Mary (Mlynek) McDavis. On Sept. 25, 1933, Florence married Anthony Klink at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence, Wis. He died Jan. 27, 1987.
Florence had been baptized at St. John’s Church in Fairchild. She attended SS Peter & Paul grade school and high school in Independence. From 1938 until her retirement, Florence worked as a sales/buyer representative for Herrick-Skogmo in Arcadia. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia.
Florence enjoyed gardening, canning her produce, and tending to her flowers. She loved animals and, along with bird watching, took pleasure in watching squirrels. She also loved spending time with people, especially going out to eat with her family. Florence had a fondness for news programs, particularly CNN, and she was very proud of her newly refinished apartment.
She is survived by two daughters, Renee (Don) Slaby of Arcadia and Ruth (Ray) Landry of St. Cloud, Minn.; two sons, Donald Klink of Arcadia and Allen Klink of Colfax, Wis; 10 grandchildren, Cindy (David) Lampl, Sandy Kiffmeyer, Dave Landry, Debbie Klaser, Cheryl (John) Fernandez, Lori Repinski, Roxanne Oliver, Kathy Aspen, Ronald Klink and Robert Klink; 12 great-grandchildren, Morgan, McKenzie, Jermey, Tasha, Chad, Coty, Garrett, Britta, Morganne, Samantha, Zach and Ryan.
Preceding Florence in death were her parents, husband, Anthony, and daughter-in-law, Betty Klink.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Monday, Feb. 4, at Holy Family Parish, with Father Michael Klos officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home, where there will be a 4 p.m. prayer service. They also may call from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, at the church.
Casket bearers will be Dennis Aspen, Robert Klink, Ronald Klink, David Landry, Jermey Repinski, Ryan Oliver and Zach Aspen.
Memorials are preferred to “family wishes.”
Earl L. Durham
Earl L. Durham, 78, of Winona died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at his home in Cedar Valley.
He was born July 28, 1929, in Milton, Ind., the son of Ulysses S. and Gladys May (Ball) Durham. Earl was united in marriage with Nada Biles in 1953; they were later divorced. Earl then married Sharon Stahmann in September 1969.
Earl entered the U.S. Army in 1947 at the age of 17. He traveled the world and became the NCOIC of security intelligence at several locations. He was proud to serve his country and retired after 20 years of service as sergeant first class. With his family, he moved to Winona in 1967. He has stayed here and provided some “home roots” for his children. He then attended Vo-Tech and was hired by the Winona County Highway Department. He worked for them for 23 years, retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; sons, Dan (Susan) Cyr of Greenfield, Wis., Bruce Durham of Farmington, Minn., John (Becky) Durham of Oakdale, Minn., Gary (Bel Loo) Durham of Greenfield, Wis., Jeff (Michele) Durham of Pittsburgh, Pa., and David (Nicole) Durham of Antioch, Ill.; daughter, Laurie (Scott) Reinacher of Howell, Mich.; Grandchildren, Teresa (Tom) Van Gemert, Chris (Christina) Cyr, Jennifer, Nicholas, Danielle, Brooke and Micah Durham, and Severin Erickson; Sister, Mary (Garland) Cook of Richmond, Ind.; sisters-in-law, Joyce Durham of Milton, Ind., and Lois Durham of Winona; as well as several nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Lady.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph and Clyde Durham; nephews, Vic and Kirk Durham; and infant granddaughter, Paige Durham.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home.
Private family graveside services and burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Winona Humane Society.
Online condolences or memories may be left for Earl’s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com.
Entrusted to our care-Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home.
Ronald H. Cutliff
Aug. 10, 1937 — Feb. 1, 2008
Ronald H. Cutliff, 70, ended his journey on earth after a courageous battle with cancer Feb. 1, 2008, at Bluffview Transitional Care Unit.
Ron was known by many names: Ron, Ronnie, Poppy, Tex, Mr. C, and Cuts. He was born in Saginaw, Mich., and spent most of his life in his beloved state of Texas.
Ron had many enriching work and personal experiences in life. He was a manager for Burlington Northern Railroad for 371/2 years. After retirement, he remained active with many “hobby jobs” that included the U.S. Treasury in Austin, Texas, Granbury Newspaper, Great Race of Texas (an old vintage auto rally across the USA) and his passion for Texas Motor Speedway (NASCAR). His hobbies included working in his yard, planting trees and tending to his rose garden. He left the world a more beautiful place with his “green thumb” talents. In the past few years, he designed and managed the construction of a magnificent log home.
He enjoyed good food and especially grilling outdoors year round. He made a great chili, which became a tradition for Sunday football games. Ron was an outstanding athlete, participating in softball, golf, swimming, bowling, hockey and horseshoes.
Ron and his wife of 31 years, Mary (Benning) enjoyed extensive travel, including seven trips to Hawaii. They had many interesting life experiences while living in Texas, Minnesota, Washington State, and the final journey to Wisconsin.
Along with his wife Mary, he is survived by his daughter Mikki (Robert) Eller and three beautiful grandchildren, Marley, Carley and Briley, who reside in Texas, and one sister Suzette (Glen) Barden in Michigan. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Angeline and Howard.
Ron wanted no tears or funeral. Those were his wishes and “Ron’s way.” He wanted his loved ones and friends to celebrate his life at a memorial event that will take place at a later date in Texas where he called home. Death ends a life not a relationship. Ron will live on in our hearts forever.
“Our lives are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain, but I’d have had to miss THE DANCE.” — Garth Brooks
Earl K. Graves
Earl K. Graves, 54, of Winona died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester.
Hoff Funeral & Cremation Services-Hansen Goodview Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
David A. Mahlke
David A. Mahlke, 74, of Winona died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Lake Winona Manor.
Arrangements are pending with the Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona.
Loren P. Pelofske
Loren P. Pelofske, 100, of Winona died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Lake Winona Manor.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Nepomucene Church, Winona. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Minneiska, Minn.
Visitation will be at St. John Nepomucene Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home
Evelyn L. Prigge
LEWISTON, Minn. — Evelyn L. Prigge, 91, of Lewiston died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Lake Winona Manor.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hoff Funeral Home in Lewiston. They may also call one hour before services at the church Wednesday.
Christine A. Kohner
Christine A. Kohner, 96, of Winona died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan of Maplewood, in Maplewood, Minn.
Arrangements are pending with Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home.
