Sick Call - Ed Meyer

Kathy [Ryan] Meyer (2) called me tonight to let me know that her husband, Ed, is going in for some surgery tomorrow (Friday the 29th.) Please keep Ed in your thoughts and wish him a speedy recovery!

UPDATE - Sep 1, 2014. Ed is out of the hospital and back at home recuperating in his recliner. Speedy recovery, Ed!

August 2014

Just a quick note... I have only reposted August birthdays from last year - so if anything has changed in the past year, it will NOT be reflected in the current post.

I have received a LOT of new information this week and have not had time to get it all entered.

I will do my best to get the post updated either Sunday or Monday,

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you at the reunion on Sunday!

Keep in touch...

Rest In Peace – Gert [Fontish] Pendleton

I received notice this afternoon that Gert Pendleton passed away this afternoon.

Gert was born August 30^th, 1920 in La Crosse, WI to Clarence and Henrietta [Reichert] Fontish.

She married Arnie Pendleton (1) on January 10, 1942 in La Crosse, WI. Together they had 8 children: Donna (Robert) Kostecki; Bob (Phyllis) Pendleton; Richard (Janelle) Pendleton; Mary Ann (Daniel) Johnson; Jean (Peter) Smith; John (Beth) Pendleton; Patty (Patrick) McKenny; and Judy (Richard) Kehr.

She was the last living member of her generation in our family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2004, a granddaughter, Jana Lee Kosteki, in 1965. She is survived by her children, 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

I don’t have any details about the arrangements, but will post them when they become available.

She will be dearly missed.

07/01/2014 23:54. Patty [Pendleton] McKenney sent me a message. There will be a memorial service for Aunt Gert, Thursday, July 3rd, 2014, at the Schumacher Kish Funeral Home on West Avenue in La Crosse from 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a future, undetermined date. I will continue to post information as I receive it.

07/04/2014 23:56. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at St James the Less Church in La Crosse, WI.

An online guestbook is available at www.Schumacher-Kish.com.


 

Rest In Peace - Bob Ogden

Sadly, I report the passing of  Bob Ogden (2) on Sunday, 26, Jan 2014. His passing was quite a shock as Kathy [Ryan] Meyer (2) had just talked to him several day ago and said he sounded fine.

He has had several medical issues over the past few years, but it is believed the cause of death was a ruptured aneurism.

Bob was born October 21, 1943 to Evelyn [Pendleton] (1) and Herman Ogden both of whom preceded him in death.

He married Janet Werner on November 12, 1966. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2005. He married Charlene King on June 6, 2009.

His daughter, Ann, told Kathy that Bob will be cremated and his family will probably wait until spring to have a memorial service for him.

Bob is survived by his children Judith, Ann and Scott.

His complete obituary can be found at: http://www.leadertelegram.com/people/obituaries/article_2365d5ba-1aae-5b41-b462-836ba721471e.html#.Uuh3QsZ3drl.facebook

Please pass your condolences on to his family.

Note: This post was updated on 01/29/14 at 00:52.

Happy 50th to Mike and Chris Niles

I'd like to wish Mike and Chris Niles a very Happy 50th wedding anniversary on January 4th, 2014.

Join me in hoping they have another 50 years!

PS - I stole this picture from Bill Doc Niles' FaceBook Post. Thanks, Bill!

December 2013

Hey all! It’s been a while since I posted anything. Sorry, it’s been a VERY busy year.

Tax season went by like a flash. Then, this spring, the company I work for sold off part of the business. I ended up working for the new company, too. As usual, the whole process ended up being a LOT more work than expected.

Also, this spring, a friend of mine, Teresa, whom I have known since kindergarten, and I took a “Hands-On” Advanced Pasta cooking class. Teresa is an amazing cook. She and I were given the responsibility of making the marinara sauce (among other things.) It was great taking the chef’s recipe and “doctoring it up” so that she and I were happy with it. Even the chef thought it was very good. 

After that, I spent the summer replacing the old wooden retaining wall and fence around the front yard with a new stone wall, aluminum fence and an in-ground automatic sprinkler system– my LAST major outdoor project. This time I mean it. J (Although, I am going to miss working out in the sun and the heat; I LOVE the heat!) Next summer, I’ll have to content myself with gardening.

I pretty much completely zoned out during the fall. I puttered in the yard a bit, but basically didn’t accomplish much of anything other that catching up on crossword puzzles, cryptograms and cooking. I really needed the break.

I spent Thanksgiving at my daughter’s house. It is SO much fun spending time with the Grandkids! Addison (Addie) is 7 now and is in first grade. Clayton will turn 2 this Saturday (12/07/2013.) He is SUCH a grandpa’s boy!

Now that we are into the holiday season… I have to fit in 24 hours of continuing education for my Enrolled Agent’s license, I am working on becoming certified as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor before the end of the year, there is all that Christmas shopping to do, I need to start closing out the books for my accounting clients AND I have to gear up for the next tax season!!!!

But, what’s new with you??? Write and let me know what has been happening with you this year.

I hope you all have a marvelous holiday season and keep in touch!

2013 Pendleton Family Reunion

I received word from Pam Heath that the annual Family Picnic will be held Sunday, August 4^th, 2013 at the Holland Town Hall on McHugh Road just west of Holmen, WI.

The picnic will start around 11 AM and (in the past,) usually lasts until about 4 in the afternoon.

Bring your own drinks and a dish to pass. Pam says there will be a raffle again this year along with games for the kids and possibly some new “stuff”… Who knows which long lost cousins will show up this year? Maybe you???

I just want to take a moment in advance to thank Pam for all the effort she puts into pulling this event together!!

Questions? Send me an E-Mail and I will tell you how to contact Pam. See you there!

Congratulations to Newlyweds Vicky and Michael Klossing

Congratulations to Vicky [Nardini] and Michael Klossing (4) on their marriage on November 3, 2012.

Michael (4) is the son of Penny [Roberts] Klossing (3) who is the daughter of Peggy [Pendleton] Roberts (2) who is the daughter of Ed Pendleton (1).

Join me in wishing them good luck and a long and joyful marriage.

Welcome Faith Lyn Hanna - The latest member of Generation 5

Faith Lyn Hanna was born Monday, May 6, 2013, 5:00 pm. 7 lbs 7 ozs, 20 inches long.

Faith is shown here with proud parents, Sammi and Nathaniel (Nate) Hanna. Nathaniel Mark Hanna (4) is the son of Mark Edward (Mick) Hanna (3), who is the son of Pat [Niles] Hanna (2), who was the daughter of Margaret [Pendleton] Niles (1).

 

Congratulations Kathy and Ed Meyer!

Join me in congratulating Kathy [Ryan] (2) and Ed Meyer on their 50th wedding anniversary on 11, May 2013.

Their children are planning a mass and a supper on the 11th in Kenosha, WI. If you need further information, please contact me and I will pass your request on to Lori and Cindy.

Let's all wish them another 50 years of happiness!