August 2012

Here we are in the middle of another summer. It’s hard to believe it’s August already.

As I reported last month, we lost Aunt Mary Ryan at the age of 103 years, 5 months and 21 days. We are saddened at her passing, but, we should celebrate that she had such a long and wonderful life. As I’ve said many times in the past on this blog when describing members of our collective family, she was a truly remarkable woman.

So, for those of us who are descendants of Roy and Sophie, this leaves Aunt Gert [Fontish] Pendleton, spouse of Arnie (1), as the last of Generation 1. Aunt Gert just happens to turn 91 on the 30^th of August. And, of course, Pat [Niles] Hanna (2) would have my hide if I didn’t mention that SHE is now the “matriarch.”

Just a reminder… Pam Heath [3] is hosting the family picnic again this year on Sunday, 5, August. The location is the same as previous years: The Town of Holland Park on McHugh Road just west of Holmen, WI. The time is from 10 AM to 3 PM (we’ve always run a little later that that.) Pam does a SUPER job of planning this and has had plenty of food in the past, but feel free to bring something to pass.  There will be games and activities for the kids. It’s a great chance to catch up with long-lost family. Spread the news!

As for me… I’ve been working on what seems to be an endless list of projects in my yard. I have finished a new 12’ X 16’ “fire pit” area with pavers and a retaining wall. I also put in pavers in an area behind my garage; leveled my back yard, reseeded, put in an in-ground sprinkler system and am currently working on a waterfall feature.

So many projects, so little time!

I’m looking forward to finishing the outside projects so I can get back to my other passions: Cooking and Genealogy!

So, how have you been spending your summer? Drop me a line and let me know!!!

See you at the picnic!

Location Change for Mary Ryan's Memorial

I was just informed that the Visitation scheduled for Saturday morning at the Schumacher-Kish funeral home in Onalaska has been changed to the Schumacher-Kish funeral home on West Avenue in La Crosse. The Visitation will start at 10 AM with a rosary at 11 AM and entombment in the Mausoleum at the Catholic Cemetery on Losey Boulevard in LaCrosse immediately after.

Rest In Peace, Mary [Pendleton] Ryan

It is with great sadness that I report the news of the passing of Mary Agnes [Pendleton] Ryan on 16, Jul 2012 at age 103.

“Aunt Mary Ryan” was born 25, Dec 1908 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was the second child of Roy Wellington Pendleton and Sophie [Hanifl] Pendleton and was the last surviving member of their family.

She was preceded in death by her parents in 1958, her husband in 1979, 6 brothers: Edward (1993,) Art (1987,) Howard (1993,) Ray (1989,) Arnie (2004) and Joe (2004) and 2 sisters: Margaret Niles (2003) and Evelyn Ogden (2004.)

Mary married Francis Homer Ryan on 18, Jun 1941 in La Crosse. They had four children: Kathy, Tim, Terry and Alice all of whom survive their mother.

She is also survived by: Kathy and Ed Meyer’s children: Steve and Katie [Welsh] Meyer and their daughter, Alyssa; Tom Meyer and his daughter, Shelbie; Lori and Rob Larson and their children, Michael and Emily Larson; Cindy Meyer and her children, Tabitha and Aaron Ziehr; and Melissa Meyer.

Tim and Betty [Ulrick] Ryan’s children: Michael and Laura [Berenharsen] Ryan; Dan and Kendra [Beyersdorfer] Ryan and their sons, Eric and Shane; Ann and Michael Foisy and their children, Lucy and Henry; Patricia Ryan; and Christopher and Tiffany Ryan and their daughters, Madison and Bailey and son, Blake.

Terry and Sue [Tischaefer] Ryan’s children: Amy and Keith Keller and their daughter, Shelby; Scott Ryan and his children, Kyle, Meghan and Alec; and Kevin and Kim Ryan and their daughter, Molly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 11:00 at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Kenosha, WI.

A Memorial Service will also be held at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at the Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum on Losey Boulevard in La Crosse.

Aunt Mary Ryan will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Another member of Generation 5!

Please join me in welcoming the latest member of Generation 5, Lucile Janet Klossing! She was born 11, Jun 2012. She weighed 7.4 pounds and was 20 1/4 inches. What a cutie!

Lucile is the daughter of Michael Klossing (4) and Victoria Nardni. Michael is the son of Penny Roberts (3) who is the daughter of Peggy [Pendleton] Roberts (2) who is the daughter of Edward Pendleton (1).