Obituaries

Emma Hilda (Ristau) Dretzke, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Barrett House in Ripon, Wisconsin. She was born on July 25, 1912 in the town of Dakota, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Lydia (Mielke) Ristau. Emma married Arnold Dretzke on September 20, 1931 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Budsin. She loved the company of friends and family, was an avid gardener and enjoyed making meals for people. Mrs. Dretzke was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Budsin.

She is survived by her grandson, Scott (Susan) Bobholz of Bolton, MA; granddaughter, Renee Bobholz of Columbus, WI; other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold; daughter, Elizabeth; son-in-law, Wayne Bobholz; granddaughter, Jody; 2 brothers and one sister.

A funeral service for Emma Dretzke took place on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:30 am, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Budsin with Rev. Ronald Schultz officiating. Burial followed the service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Budsin.

Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home in Princeton served the family.
902-295-6631 www.wachholzandsons.com

Irene A. Hadju, age 81, of Freeport, IL. formerly Montello, passed away February 22, 2010 in Yuma, Arizona. Irene was born January 6, 1929 in Carroll, Iowa. She was a factory worker.Irene is survived by Rick Hadju, Montello.
There will be a private Memorial Service at a later date.
Desert Valley Mortuary, Somerton, Arizona is assisting the family.

Hance H. Russell, age 82 of Montello/Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 28, 2010 in his Montello home. He was born on June 29, 1927, Township of Westfield, son of the late Francis and Lillian (Breitenfelt) Russell. Hance proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army. He married Elsa Franzmann on June 11, 1960 in Lake Mills. Hance was a lifelong farmer in the Township of Westfield, worked for the Commission on Aging for seven years and was the first driver they had. Hance also worked for Marquette County for 11 years as the Veteran Service Officer. He was a member of Westfield American Legion and a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montello. Hance enjoyed horses and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife, Elsa; five children, Merry (Ziggy) Stardust, Milwaukee, Mark (Peggy) Russell, Portage, Patti (Jeff Smith) Russell, Ripon, Naomi (Dan) Smith, TX and Frankie Russell, Montello; six grandchildren, Matt Russell, Kenny Hampton, Ivy and Holly Machmueller and Russell and Rachel Smith; three sisters, Frances Sprain, Westfield, Margery (John) Dorfmeister, CO and Helen McMasters, Delavan; one brother, Robert (Nancy) Russell, CO; four brothers-in-law, Bob (Joan), Mount Horeb, Dave (Nancy Grant), WA, Tom (Jane), CA and Curt Franzmann, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hance was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Don Sprain and Don McMasters; father and mother-in-law, Werner and Naomi Franzmann.

A memorial service for Hance will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montello with Pastor R.F. Westendorf officiating. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Township of Westfield at a later date. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montello. Steinhaus-Holly Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Westfield is serving the family. Online obituaries and condolences at www.steinhaushollyfuneralhome.com.