William Frank CROOK

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Vernon County Death Index: V21, P203

Notes:

Frank’s father was born in England and his mother in Ohio according to the 1900 and 1910 censuses.

Living in Franklin Twp in the 1900 census.

Although Frank is shown in the 1910 census as having only been married to Prudence (“M1”), there is a gravestone in the Brookville Cemetery for a Lillian Crook “27 y 2 m 12 d wife of W.F. Crook.” Lillian’s maiden name is indicated in the church records as Aikens. Buried with this Lillian is Eula May Crook, 19 Mar 1895 - 8 Sep 1907. This Eula May is shown as living with her grandparents, Charles and Isabelle Aikins, in Readstown, Vernon County, at the time of the 1900 census. Not too far away from the Aikinses (on the same census page) is the William Crook family (with wife Catharine, 45, and daughter Pora, 16, along with Minnie and Edward Potter and Harold and Fred Crook). William and Catharine had been married for 30 years and are the parents of William Frank Crook. In the 1880 census, the William and Katherine Crook family farm is only a few farms away from the Clouse Bowe farm. Neither Eula nor Lillian are listed in the index of Vernon County deaths.

Either this William Crook, or, possibly his father if he was also William, helped to build the Readstown United Methodist Church in 1900.

Family/Spouse: Lillian AIKENS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Prudence Mabel (Mable) REYNOLDS on 21 May 1899 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Prudence was born in 1881; died on 3 Mar 1943; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Viroqua where he was a farmer. He gave W. F. Crook as his nearest relative. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

He and Christance lived in Kickapoo Twp in Vernon County in the 1920 census. They had no children at that time.

He and his family lived on a farm on the Viroqua to Readstown Road in the 1930 census.

Birth:
the date on his draft registration card

Died:
as Ray Crook

Otto married Christance about 1920. Christance was born about 1898 in Wisconsin; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Still living at home with her parents and siblings in the 1920 census (February 3rd).

Millie married Stanley Tenius SIMPSON about 1922. Stanley was born on 15 Dec 1898 in Readstown, Kickapoo Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 10 Aug 1965 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Vernon County Death Index: V29, P450 As Mearl M.
• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 031805

Notes:

Or Merl. Spelled Mearl on the 1930 census interview form.

Her obituary says that Mearl and Carl resided on a farm near Viroqua until 1955 when they moved into Viroqua.

Mearl died at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison after a brief illness and surgery. The pallbearers at Mearl’s funeral were all Crooks: Otto, Clair, Floyd, Faye, Harold, and Gale.

Died:
at a Madison hospital

Mearl married Carl Obert NUNDAHL on 12 Oct 1921 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Carl (son of Sever Olsen NUNDAHL and Brithe (Bertha) BOWE) was born on 12 Aug 1897 in Soldiers Grove, Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Dec 1968 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 7 Dec 1968 in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married Gale AIKINS about 1929. Gale (son of Walter Leroy AIKINS and Goldie B GORLSINE) was born on 7 Aug 1904 in Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 2 Jun 1963 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
last residence Viola

Family/Spouse: Ida J MIDTHUN. Ida was born on 28 Apr 1911; died on 12 Mar 1998 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Viola Cemetery, Viola, Richland County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Last residence in Readstown.

Family/Spouse: Freda B VANCE. Freda was born on 19 Aug 1914; died on 1 May 1998 in Richland County, Wisconsin; was buried in Readstown Cemetery, Kickapoo Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen M HANSON. Helen was born on 14 Jul 1917 in Wisconsin; died on 6 Jun 2003 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio; was buried in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
as June P Burke

Family/Spouse: Niel O BURKE. Niel was born on 27 Dec 1921; died on 27 Jan 1998 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried in North Kickapoo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was not living at home with her parents and siblings in the 1940 census. In that census, she was living in Viroqua where she was a maid living in the household of the widower Mertie Harris and his three children.

Living in Viroqua at the time of her mother’s death in 1960. Living in Janesville in 1995. Living in Westby in September of 2003.

Her obit in the La Crosse newspaper:

Eileen Marie (Nundahl) Mikkelson 

Westby, Wis. — Eileen Marie (Nundahl) Mikkelson passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, Wis., from complications following surgery.

She was born in Vernon County to Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl on Sept. 4, 1922. On Feb. 26, 1941, she married Lawrence Mikkelson. Eileen's family was the center of her life and she grandly served her Lord by working hard for and loving her family of 10 children, 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Her grandchildren were always welcomed into this world with a sweater, cap and booties that she had lovingly knitted for each as she awaited their arrival. And as they grew, they were the recipients of wonderful big bear hugs from Grandma whenever they came into her presence. She so enjoyed attending their activities and athletic events.

Eileen worked many years cooking for the residents and later keeping records for the Vernon County Manor. After her retirement from there, she managed and ran the family business all the while caring for her disabled son. Once her family was raised, she returned to her love of baseball by attending Milwaukee Brewer games. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas with her friends.

Eileen is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Jerry) DeWitt, Bonnie (Norman) Bousman, Cheryl (John) Nelson, all of Westby, and Patricia (Roger) Potts, La Crosse, Vicki (Lonnie) Christianson, Coon Valley; and sons, Randy and Kent (Renae), of Westby, and Kurt of Viroqua. Surviving grandchildren are Kelly (Rob) Schlicht, Milwaukee, Joel (Karen) DeWitt, Westby, Kacey DeWitt, Tomah, Jerry Mikkelson, Viola, Jason Mikkelson, Viroqua, Krista Buros, Viroqua, Carrie (Patrick) Dahlquist, Livermore, California, Teresa (Mark) Helgeson, Stoddard, Eric Mikkelson, Elkridge, Md., Jordan Nelson, Sheffield, Iowa, Evan Nelson, Viroqua, Haylee (Jason) Foster, Great Falls, Mont., Kevin Potts, Winona, Minn., Erin and Brian Christianson of La Crosse, Brady Christianson, Wausau, Wis., Jessica Mikkelson, Henrietta, Texas, Ashley Baum, Austin, Texas, Adam Hegwer, Henrietta, Texas, Lindsey, Tyler, and Brooke Mikkelson, and Garrett and Karlee Mikkelson, all of Westby.

Surviving great-grandchildren are Joshua DeWitt, Lyssa Reynolds, Brandon and Keegan DeWitt, Zachary and Madison Mikkelson, Lauren and Marissa Helgeson, Taylor, Ethan, Leah, and Camille Dahlquist, Paris and Aspen Foster, Mason Viner-Potts, Emma Baum, Lily and Walker Mikkelson, and great-great-grandchild, Nickolai Reynolds. Eileen is also survived by sisters, Marlene Carrel and Martha (Mel) Brewer of Janesville, Wis., Norma Pierce, Onalaska, and Judy (Gene) Collins, Richland Center; and brothers, Merlin Nundahl, Beloit, and Donnie (Janus) Nundahl, Richland Center, Wis.; and sister-in-law, Connie Nundahl, Janesville.

The Lord welcomes Eileen home as does her husband, Lawrence; sons, Arden, Charles and Jerry David; brothers, Selmer, Kenneth and Ivan (Bubby) Nundahl; and her parents and grandparents. Blessed be her memory.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Hallemeier will officiate with burial in the Coon Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker, Hwy. 56 in Viroqua. Friends may also call on Sunday after 12:30 p.m. at the church.

Died:
Vernon Memorial Hospital

Eileen married Lawrence Sherman MIKKELSON on 26 Feb 1941 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Lawrence (son of Albert MIKKELSON and Louisa OLSON) was born on 7 Dec 1917 in Wisconsin; died on 17 Oct 1973 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried on 20 Oct 1973 in Coon Prairie Cemetery, Westby, Viroqua Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 395-38-8087 issued in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 036762

Notes:

Selmer (or, possibly, Kenneth) was probably the son of Carl’s who showed DHC around the tobacco farm during the Carlsons’ long visit to Viroqua in July of 1938.

In a December 16, 1979, letter to Cora, Benetta says that “Selmer Nundahl, Carl’s oldest boy, had open heart surgery 2 weeks ago. He is getting along good.”

His obituary appeared in the December 21st edition of the Richland Observer.

According to his obit, Selmer farmed in the Mason City area until 1970. According to Geneva’s obit, they moved to Viroqua in 1967.

According to his obit, Selmer was survived by 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Died:
SSDI last residence was Richland County

Buried:
funeral from Viroqua United Methodist Church 4Sa1

Selmer married Geneva R ERICKSON on 23 Jun 1951 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Geneva (daughter of Lewis ERICKSON and Minnie Aleta SANDY) was born on 3 Feb 1927 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Dec 1998 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; was buried on 24 Dec 1998 in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JANESVILLE-- Kenneth O. Nundahl, age 77, of 1456 S. Washington, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2005, at Mercy Hospital. He was born on Feb. 19, 1928 in Vernon Co. and was the son of Carl and Merle (Crook) Nundahl. Kenneth served in the US Army in Korea. He married Connie Skrede in 1954 in Viroqua, WI. Kenneth retired from Fairbanks Morse Co., in 1993, after having been employed there for 43 years. Ken loved collecting old miniature cars, watching TV, and doing crossword puzzles. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; a son, Michael (Kristy) Nundahl of Beloit, WI; 3 daughters: Jacqueline Nundahl , Susan Olmsted and Kathy (Rick) Cole all of Janesville; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Merlin Nundahl of Beloit and Donnie (Janus) Nundahl of Richland Center; 5 sisters: Eileen Mikkelson of Westby, WI, Marlene Carrel of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, WI, Martha (Mel) Brewer of Janesville and Judy (Gene) Collins of Boaz, WI. He was preceded by his parents; 2 brothers, Ivan (Bubba) Nundahl and Selmer Nundahl; and a grandson, Jason Nundahl.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER Funeral Home, with Rev Larry Kula officiating. Interment will be in the Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER Funeral Home.



Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Army in Chicago on May 29, 1946.

In the 1951 city directory for Beloit, Wisconsin, Kenneth is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse. He lives at 1711 Porter Avenue.

In the 1954 Beloit directory, he is still a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse but now he lives at 2120 Riverside Drive.

In the 1956 Janesville city directory, he is a machinist with Fairbanks-Morse and lives with his wife, Constance M, and brother Donald L, at 916 Mineral Point Avenue.

In the 1958 Janesville city directory, he is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse. He and Constance M live at 1703 S Willard Avenue. Connie works for Glenoit Mills.

In the 1960 Janesville city directory, Kenneth and Constance live at 1456 S Washington. Kenneth is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse in Beloit. Kenneth’s brother Merlin, a teacher in Beloit, lives at the same address.

Kenneth married Constance M SKREDE on 4 Sep 1954 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Constance (daughter of Leonard SKREDE and Iva COLE) was born on 12 Dec 1932 in Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Jan 2017 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Vernon County Death Index: V16, P578 As Ivan Tollef

Notes:

Ivan drowned with his cousin Clifford “at Black Bottom” on December 23, 1934. Norma says it was in the creek on the Bowe (then Carl’s) farm.

Nicknamed “Little Bubby” or “Little Buddy.”

From the Vernon County Broadcaster, December 27, 1934:

Drowning of 2 Boys Saddens Community

A duo-tragedy occurred last Sunday afternoon at half past three when two small boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nundahl and Mr. and Mrs. Odin Olson, met death by drowning in the upper Black Bottom creek.

The two five year old boys were playing on the ice of the creek, which was exceedingly thin at that place. It is supposed that the ice broke while they were at play, and the shock of the chilling water stupefied them to such a degree that they were unable to reach the bank. The water was four feet deep at the place where they were drowned.

They were discovered half an hour later by the other Nundahl children, who ran for help. Mrs. Nundahl, with the aid of two childen, rescued the bodies from the water and summoned assistance from a neighbor.

The entire community combines in offering the Nundahl and Olson families the deepest of sympathy in this period when joy and happiness is so prevalent. Funeral services will be held this Thursday at the Folsom church, with the Reverend Haakenson officiating.

From the Vernon County Censor, December 26, 1934:

Two Lads Drown in Black Bottom

One of the most heart-breaking tragedies that the Censor has been called upon to chronicle in years took place last Sunday afternoon in upper Black Bottom when young sons of Mr. and Mrs. Oden Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nundahl met death in the icy waters of the creek.

The older boys of the two families had gone sliding earlier in the afternoon, and Clifford Olson and Ivan Nundahl, both not yet five years of age, got the same idea and started out with the sled. The first intimation of trouble came when the older boys returned to the Nundahl home and were met by the dog whose frantic agitation finally led them to the bank of the creek where the bodies of the two young lads were found in the water. From marks on the bank it was apparent that the dog had tried to pull them out but failed.

Mrs. Nundahl, although frail and ill and a mother only six weeks ago, plunged into the ice-cold water above her waist to retrieve the bodies. She was prostrated from the shock and grief and her condition was serious for a time. Mr. Nundahl was not at home at the time of the shocking accident.

The double funeral will be held at the Nundahl home near Brookville, and at the Kickapoo church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Haagenson officiating. To the heart-stricken families the most sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out at this Christmas season when their joy has been transformed to bitter grief.

His obituary:

Ivan Tollef Nundahl, son of Carl and Mearl Nundahl, was born March 23, 1930, and departed from this life December 23, 1934, at the age of four years and nine months.

He leaves to mourn his departure besides his parents, one sister, Eileen, four brothers, Selmar, Kenneth, Merlin, and Donald, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sever Nundahl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crook, five uncles Tillman Nundahl, Otto, Clair, Floyd and Faye Crook, three aunts, Mrs. Odin Olson, Mrs. Stanley Simpson, and Mrs. Gale Aikins, a number of cousins and many other relatives and friends.

Little Buddy, as he was better known, was baptized into the Kickapoo Lutheran Church in May, 1930, by Rev. Finstad. He was of a sweet and loving disposition and his smile won everyone’s heart. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones but we know he has gone to that greater home prepared for the blest and is same in the arms of Jesus.

Funeral services were held from the Carl Nundahl home in Brookville and from the Kickapoo Lutheran Church December 2nd, Rev, H. T. Haagenson officiating.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who so kindly rendered their help in the tragic death and burial of our dear little sons, Ivan Nundahl and Clifford Olson. We wish to thank Rev. Haagenson and Rev. Lunde for their words of comfort, the singers at the home and the church, the pallbearers, and to the Brookville community club and others for the beautiful flowers, and those who donated to missions in their memory.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nundahl and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Odin Olson and Family

Norma says that Bubby and Clifford told their mothers that they were going to the barn to play but instead decided to go ice skating on the thin ice. Mearl and Eileen found the boys and got them out of the water and took them to the house on sleds.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School Teacher, School Principal

Notes:

Graduated from Viroqua High School in 1950.

Graduated from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 1954.

In the 1956 Beloit, Wisconsin, city directory, he was a teacher at Robinson School. He lived in Janesville.

In the 1959 Beloit city directory, he was a teacher at Wright School and lived in Janesville.

In the 1960 Janesville city directory, Merlin lives with Kenneth and Constance at 1456 S Washington. Merlin is a teacher in Beloit and Kenneth is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse in Beloit.

His obit in the Janesville newspaper:

Merlin C. Nundahl, 76, of Beloit, WI, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI. He was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Vernon County, a son of Carl and Mearl Crook Nundahl. Merlin was a 1950 graduate of Viroqua High School and a 1954 graduate of the University of La Crosse receiving his bachelor’s degree in education. Merlin also received his masters in education from Rockford College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Merlin was employed as an elementary teacher and, then, became the principal for Burdge and Morgan Elementary Schools, retiring in 1989. He also worked for Beloit College for 6 years in the education department as a field director. Merlin was a member of the YMCA board, Kiwanis Club, Historical Society and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday school and helped out with the breakfast program. He started a center for children to be tutored and spent 4 summers building Camden playground in Janesville, WI. Merlin’s family was a big part of his life and they were all very important to him, as were his two cats, Ginger and Kitty.
?Survivors include his brother and sisters: Donald (Janus) Nundahl of Richland Center, WI, Marlene Carrel of Janesville, Martha (Melvin) Brewer of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, WI, and Judy Collins of Richland Center; a sister-in-law, Connie Nundahl; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Merlin will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Selmer, Kenneth and Ivan; one sister, Eileen Mikkelson; brothers-in-law, Lawrenze Mikkelson, Gene Collins, Jim DeLap; and sister-in-law, Geneva Nundahl.
?Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, in OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 749 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI, with Reverend Jennifer Jelinek officiating. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the DALEY MURPHY WISCH & ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI. Funeral services will also be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 1 p.m. in KICKAPOO UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH, Soldiers Grove, WI, with Pastor Grant VanLishout officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the CHURCH. Burial will be in Kicka-poo United Lutheran Church Cemetery with Military Honors. VOSSETEIG-LARSON FUNERAL HOME assisted the family with arrangements in Viroqua, WI. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.

Died:
Mercy Hospital

Notes:

In the 1956 Janesville, Wisconsin, city directory, he is a machinist for Fairbanks-Morse and lives with his brother Kenneth at 916 Mineral Point Ave.

At the time of his wedding announcement in November of 1958, he worked for the Viroqua Dairy.




Obituary for Donald L. Nundahl
Donald L. Nundahl, age 80, of Richland Center died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at home in Richland Center. He was born October 25, 1934 in Vernon County the son of Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl. On April 11, 1959 he married Janus Johnson in Viroqua, WI. In 1964 he moved his family to Richland Center where he began working at the Richland Center Foundry. He started as an iron pourer and worked his way up as a respected supervisor in the lab. After 33 years, and building many friendships he then retired. Wanting to do more, Don passionately drove van for VARC which led him to a new circle of friends. Don took pride in his love for gardening and it showed with a beautiful array of flowers he planted yearly. He also supplied his family & friends with an abundance of vegetables that he grew. One of Don's hobbies was his ability to turn a piece of wood that he created in his extraordinary workshop, into anything especially his eagles displayed throughout the country. He was an avid Packer fan to the point where family events were never planned during game time. Wheel of Fortune & Family Fued were two shows he also enjoyed watching. Don and his wife, Jan appreciated the opportunity to travel across the United States with family while treasuring his last trip spent in New York with friends.

Survivors include his wife Janus of Richland Center; 5 children, Laverne (Kim) Nundahl, Lori (Ronald) Coppernoll, Lonnie (Thomas) Haas, Jodi Nundahl (Steve Simonson) all of Richland Center, Debra Nundahl (Durrell Gaither)of Wisconsin Dells; grandchildren, Garrett (Julie), Ben (Mysti), Mandi (Ray), Jamie (Anthony), Jacob (Tahlya), Danielle, Sydni, Erin (Jon), Brandon (Hidi), Nicholas, Abigail, Austin, Ryan (Lindsey), Shannon (Tony), Cortney; great grandchildren, Destiny, Echoe, Keegan, Rylee, Zada, Dylan, Kyzan, Aundrea, Kwyntan, Sophia, Devin, Kynli, Chaynce; 4 sisters Marlene Carrell of Janesville, Martha (Melvin) Brewer of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, Judy Collins of Boaz; brothers-in-law Harland (Macy) Johnson of LaCrosse, Claurice (Diane) Johnson of Stoddard; a sister-in-law Connie Nundahl of Janesville; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Ashlee Nundahl; a sister Eileen Mikkelson; brothers Selmer, Kenneth, Merlin and Ivan Nundahl.

Donald married J.J. JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norma L. Pierce of Onalaska, WI passed away at 80 years of age at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on April 13, 2022. She was born in rural Vernon County on September 26, 1941 to Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl. Norma was raised in a large and loving Norwegian-English farming family. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1959.

Norma married Earl Pierce on June 6, 1959 and they later divorced. She subsequently married Richard Karth on February 4, 1984 and they were together for a number of years.

In 1972, as a newly single mother to young children, Norma set out to conquer the world and show her children that a strong work ethic can provide opportunities. She began working as a bookkeeper at Home Savings and Loan late that year and within 6 years was promoted to Assistant Vice President and branch manager of the Onalaska location. She later served as a residential home loan specialist and manager of local branches of First Home Mortgage and First Financial Savings and Loan, and ended her career as Assistant Vice President for Residential Real Estate Lending at First Bank.

Norma served on the Board of Directors for the La Crosse Area Home Builders Association and was the only woman on that board for many years. She was awarded Spike Club status by the National Home Builders Association in recognition of her achievements in member recruitment and retention. Norma was elected to the Riverfront Foundation Board in 1989 and served as President of the Optimist Club of La Crosse. She was a career-long member of the Greater La Crosse Board of Realtors. Norma also volunteered with the La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity chapter and donated generously to the cause of providing homes to people who need a helping hand.

Norma was an accomplished soprano soloist and performed at a number of events over the years. At home, she was an excellent cook and baker whose cinnamon rolls and apple pie have yet to be beat, and an expert seamstress.

Norma raised four children and did it well, with tremendous support from her large extended family and neighbors Berniece Johnson and Nonie Curran. She is survived by her daughter Kim Pierce, Irvine, CA; daughter Carmen Perrizo and son-in-law John, Eden Prairie, MN; son Brian Pierce, La Crosse, WI; and son Brad Pierce and daughter-in-law Jill, Green Bay, WI. Norma was an excellent grandmother to Jared Pierce, Paul Perrizo, Evan Perrizo, Chloe Perrizo, Tyler Pierce, Taylor Pierce, and Tiffani Pierce. She was very proud to be great-grandmother to Cora Jo Pierce. Norma is also survived by her sisters Marlene Carrel, Martha Brewer, and Judy Collins, and sister-in-law Janus Nundahl.

Norma was preceded in death by her mother in 1960 and her father in 1968; sister Eileen Mikkelson (2005); and brothers Ivan (1934), Selmer (1995), Kenneth (2005), Merlin (2009), and Donald (2014).

Norma married Earl Paul PIERCE on 6 Jun 1959 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, and was divorced. Earl (son of Lawrence E PIERCE and Esther ZINTZ) was born on 18 Nov 1938 in Readstown, Kickapoo Twp, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Apr 1996 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried in Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norma married R.J. KARTH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Beverly Swenson, b. 25 Jun 1938, died in Apr of 1987. No death location showed in SSDI. Her SS# had been issued in Wisconsin in 1956.

Notes:

David Adrian Crook?
??David Adrian Crook, age 64 of Elk Creek-Viola, Wis., died on Sunday Aug. 2, 2009, of esophageal cancer.??He was born on March 30, 1945, in Viroqua, to Clair and Ida (Midthun) Crook. David was an accomplished man with great exuberance and a real passion for everything he did in his life. Dave was "The Master Inventor." He was excited to say to you every day "Do you want to see what I invented today?" And he was brilliant at it. He was called upon by many when they needed help, whether they needed something to be repaired or if they got stuck, or whatever. He was always happy to help, and if he didn’t know the solution readily, he would find ways to get the job done right, including making a new tool or parts. His passion for music went beyond listening or learning and playing the bass guitar and keyboards. Music was embodied in his soul. A "Musical Tribute to Dave Crook" is being planned and will be held at a later time.??David started his education in the one room grade school at Elk Creek. He graduated co-valedictorian from Viola High School in 1963. He went on to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he also worked for the State Highway Commission as a surveyor. In February 1967, he enlisted in the Navy. He worked in Naval Security Intelligence as an electronic communications technician with a Top Secret Clearance. He was stationed in the Philippines, Scotland and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. While at the Pentagon, he met his wife, Maryann Tomaszewski, of Scranton, Penn., on March 2, 1972, and they married under a dogwood tree in the country in Fairfax, Va. on July 8, 1972. David and Maryann celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this summer. After seven years in the Navy, David and Maryann returned to Wisconsin in 1974. They started a manufacturing business, Duraframe Dipnet, in 1975, and Duraframe Dipnet has become the number one supplier of fish dipnets to the aquaculture industry in the nation. They have been in business for 35 years, and with all his great training, the business will continue on.??David is survived by his "bride" (as he called her, just like Clair said of Ida) Maryann Crook; his very close sister, Rebecca (Roger) Hooker and their children and grandchildren, Angi (Eric) Endicott, Alan (Nadine) Hooker and Aryn (Staci) Hooker; nieces and nephews in Colorado, Annette, David, Susan and Andy Bill; very close special friends, Lisa, Jeff, Sabon, Gary and Bob; his devoted employees, Nathan, Kim, Greg and Carrie; and a multitude of close and loving friends and relatives.??Private services have been held.??The Musical Tribute to Dave Crook will be held at a later time. (The Memorial Musical Tribute was held on November 8, 2009, at the Field House in La Farge.)??Donations in David’s memory to The Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad in Viola, would be appreciated.??The Sime Funeral Home in Readstown served the family.??Online condolences may be offered at www.simefuneralfo rum.com.??Happy are the memories of the Great Man David Crook was. He will be greatly missed by us all.

David married Maryann TOMASZEWSKI on 8 Jul 1972 in Fairfax, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

2nd Lieutenant, U. S. Army

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: auto mechanic

Notes:

Arden and his brother Charles were killed in a boating accident on Kickapoo Lake in Archer County, TX. The steering gear broke as they were heading to shore. Kickapoo Lake is about 35 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, TX.

The Texas Death Index puts the date of death as August 2nd and the location as Archer County.

Arden had been a mechanic in the Air Force from September of 1963 to September of 1967 and was a Viet Nam vet.

He died of drowning. He was divorced at the time of his death and his mother was the informant for his death certificate.

Died:
This is from his death certificate. “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl” says Jul 30th.

Arden married M. CLARK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bonnie Lee Bousman, 69, of Viroqua and formerly of Westby, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 15, 1945, in Viroqua to Lawrence and Eileen (Nundahl) Mikkelson. She grew up on the family farm on Asbury Ridge, rural Viroqua. Her children and siblings all enjoyed the memories of the farm that Mom so vividly remembered. Her ability to relive and share her memories with the most finite of details was always a delight for the listeners to hear. Bonnie attended Viroqua High School and on Aug. 3, 1963, she married Norman Bousman in Caledonia, Minn. She worked as a housekeeper at the Vernon Memorial Hospital and Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, as well as for many private families. She loved to clean and took great pride in her work.

Bonnie loved to go for car rides, cruise car lots, but especially enjoyed reminiscing about the cars of her youth and her beloved Edsel hubcaps that were her Daddy’s. Bonnie enjoyed old-time music, visiting with her family and dancing a good polka. She will forever be remembered for her mouthwatering cherry cheesecake and “Bonnie’s Baked Beans,” a family favorite at family gatherings. Bonnie always had a twinkle in her eye, a dimpled grin and a “Heigutt” to share.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Norman; her children, Teresa (Mark Helgeson) of Stoddard, Carrie (Patrick Dahlquist) of Decorah, Iowa, and Nathan (Rebecca Elton) of Sparta; her grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Leah, Camille and Owen Dahlquist of Decorah, Iowa, Lauren and Marisa Helgeson of Stoddard, and Abigail Bousman of Sparta. She is also survived by two great-granddaughters, Eileigh and Emiyah Dahlquist of Decorah; four sisters, Elaine DeWitt of Westby, Cheryl (John) Nelson of Westby, Patricia (Roger) Potts of La Crosse and Vicki (Lonnie) Christianson of Coon Valley; three brothers, Randy Mikkelson of Westby, Kent (Renae) Mikkelson of Westby and Kurt Mikkelson of Viroqua; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Arden and Charles who drowned in Texas and Jerry David Mikkelson who died in infancy; a nephew, Jerry Mikkelson; two brothers-in-law, Jerry DeWitt and Bill Bausman; and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the Thorson Funeral Home in Viroqua with Pastor Julie Wollman officiating. Burial was in the Westby Coon Prairie Cemetery at rural Westby. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Tyler Mikkelson, Eric Mikkelson and Jason Mikkelson. Serving as casket bearers were Jordan Nelson, Evan Nelson, Joel DeWitt, Brian Christianson, Brady Christianson, Kevin Potts and Garrett Mikkelson.

Birth:
“Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl”

Bonnie married Norman Dean BOUSMAN on 3 Aug 1963 in Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota. Norman was born on 6 Apr 1940 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin; died on 9 Jan 2018 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin
• Occupation: auto mechanic

Notes:

Charles and his brother Arden were killed in a boating accident on Kickapoo Lake in Archer County, TX. The steering gear broke as they were heading to shore. Kickapoo Lake is about 35 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, TX.

The Texas Death Index puts the date of death as August 2nd and the location as Archer County. He died of drowning. His wife, Ann, was the informant for his death certificate.

Died:
August 2nd is the date of death on his death certificate. According to “Descendants of Sever O. Nundahl”, he died 30 July.

Charles married A.M. AMUNDSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Vernon County Death Index: V26, P42

Notes:

Buried near Carl and Mearl.

Buried:
buried with his grandparents