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William H. "Bill" Engel, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Nazareth House in Stoughton.

He was born on March 21, 1924, in Madison, the son of Jesse and Kathryn (Harlin) Engel. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1941, and furthered his education at UW-Madison, majoring in engineering. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in February of 1943, at the age of 18. Bill served his country for two tours of duty in France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg in World War II. He served with General George Patton's First Army and was in the first replacement detachment in the Battle of the Bulge. He was on the front lines for 154 days without relief, as an artillery sergeant.

Bill was united in marriage to Genevieve "Gen" Catherine Hoffman of Westport, on Nov. 12, 1955. In 1957, Bill co-founded the UW Madison Orthotic Lab. As director and certified orthotist, he designed, built, and fitted orthosis for the severely disabled for 33 years, with many of his inventions written up in the Medical Archives. Bill shared his time and talents in Monona his entire adult life and was considered an icon of the community. He was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Monona Volunteer Fire Department serving as a training officer, and American Legion Post 429 serving as an officer for 50 years. Bill served on the Monona Village Council for four years, then for 24 years on the police and fire commission, 12 years as president. After retirement, his many activities included volunteering for Kiwanis, Meals on Wheels, highway clean up, Wilmar Soup Kitchen, St. Stephen's Food Pantry, Salvation Army, and presenting student scholarships among others.

Bill's interests included restoring classic cars and boats, and he played league softball until he was 75. He learned to play the piano, organ, violin and harmonica through classes at MATC and had a beautiful voice which he shared in the IHM choir. Bill's most recent big experience was the Badger Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 2011. He regarded this as one of the greatest honors of his life. Bill was truly a faithful servant of God, his family, and community. He was an inspiration and mentor to many and was loved and admired by all who had the opportunity to know him.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gen; his daughter, Kristi (Tim) Panthofer; his cherished granddaughters, Annalise, Olivia, Katie (Jon) Boone and Betsy; great-granddaughter, Isabelle; sisters, Connie Homan, Betty Jo (Ken) Kruska and Mary (Dick) Neuman; sisters-in-law, Cherie (John) Nuepert and Jerry Hoffman; brothers-in-law, Jerry Kessenich, Howard Hoffman and Ed Wronkowitz; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim (Mary) Engel; sisters-in-law, Jane Wronkowitz and Mary Kessenich; and brothers-in-law, Marv Homan and Joe Hoffman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, with Father Bart Timmerman and Monsignor Gerard Healy concelebrating. Military Honors will follow immediately after Mass. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, following a luncheon at the church. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Pass and Review at 6:30 p.m. with Rosary to follow, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, and also at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.

ENGEL, William Harlin (I16809)

22702

William H. (Bill) Thomsen, 83, passed away August 29, 2003, at his residence, The Cedars. He was born November 4, 1919, to Carl and Kristine Thomsen, and married Lorraine Dalager on August 16, 1946, in Austin.

Bill was employed by Richfield Oil Refinery in Long Beach, Calif., George A. Hormel of Austin, owned Thomsen Cleaners in Austin for 18 years and thereafter was associated with Butler Amusements (Bud and Butch Butler, former residents of Austin) in California.

He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre, U.S. Army, a member of the American Legion, VFW DAV, Eagles and Odd Fellows.

His hobbies included fishing, boxing, reading, music and traveling. He loved visiting with friends and family. Bill's infectious smile and warm personality left few behind as strangers.

Survivors include daughter-in-law, Sharon Morrison Thomsen; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, including David (Julie) Thomsen of Austin and Penny (Thomsen) Marshall of Rochester; as well as many very dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lorraine; son, Ron; daughter, Peggy; sister, Shirley; brothers, Bob, Barney and Carl.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Randy Petersen officiating. Internment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service. Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 VFW and Austin Post #91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Organist will be Kathy Crosby and soloist will be Kathleen Iverson. Casket Bearers will be Norm Johnson, Bill Myhre, Jim Tonjum, Roy Bagne, Julie Thomsen, and Dave Thomsen. The funeral home is Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin.

THOMSEN, William Harry (I26544)

22703

William Toso, 96, Devils Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in a Devils Lake nursing home.
He was born April 12, 1913, to Conrad and Ida Toso near Esmond. He married Evelyn Togstad Dec. 30, 1939, in Minnewaukan.
Survivors: wife; sons, Larry, Windsor, Colo., Lanis, Devils Lake; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral: Wednesday, 11 a.m., St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake.
Burial: Devils Lake Cemetery.

TOSO, William (I10046)

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William was a hardware merchant living in the village of Kerkhoven, Pillsbury Twp, Swift County, Minnesota, at the time of the 1900 census.

In the 1885 Minnesota census, W H Merryman and family were living in Pillsbury Twp, Swift County, Minnesota, with post office address Kerkhoven. His wife’s name is Katchell, age 22, born in Norway. His daughter is Mable, age 1.

In the 1895 census, he is shown as dealing in hardware and lumber. He and Rachel had been in Minnesota for 13 years. C. L. Merryman, a photographer who had been in the state for 4 years, was living with them in 1895.

William and Rachel were living with their widowed daughter Ella and family in the 1930 census. They lived next door to Grace and Herbert in the village of Kerkhoven.

MERRYMAN, William Harvey (I11557)

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William “Bill” James McCormick, 77, of Guntersville, passed away on August 20, 2024, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Howard McCormick, as well as three children; Kara McCormick of Hampstead, MD; Carter McCormick of Oneonta, and Hunter McCormick of Guntersville; a brother Bob McCormick (Cindy) of Lilburn, GA; sisters Gina Nunn (Brad) of Huntsville and Patty Gurley (John) of Guntersville; along with four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kennth and Rita McCormick, and his brother Kenny McCormick Jr.
Bill graduated from Marshall County High School and Auburn University School of Pharmacy. He worked for Giant, Safeway, Target and CVS Pharmacies during his career. He moved to Maryland after graduating from pharmacy school and returned to Guntersville in 2002.

His widow may not have been the mother of all of, or any of, his children. He was married at least three times. HIs first wife was Diane Rice, whom he married in 1972.

MCCORMICK, William James (I3880)

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Willmar State Hospital

HAMANN, Anna (I15915)

22707

Willowbrook Nursing Home

LINCICUM, Betty Arlene (I32332)

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Wilton

HAUGEN, Mildred (Adelaide) (I26781)

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Windingstad 33/

WINDINGSTAD, Marit Olsdatter (I23274)

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Windingstad 33/12 Bakken, Ø.S. See also 1801 Census.

WINDINGSTAD, Ingeborg Larsdotter (I2383)