Jon Steven Sheehy
ONALASKA — Jon, 51, of Onalaska went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 1, 2008. He died unexpectedly while playing tennis, which was something he loved.
Jon was born on July 23, 1956, in Manitowoc, Wis., to Al and Joanne Sheehy. He married Cheri Ebert in Neenah, Wis., on Oct. 14, 1977. Jon worked with Shopko Optical for 30 years, the majority of those being in management. He was a member of the Bethany Church Deacon’s Council and later became deacon chairman. He was also a member of the La Crosse Team Tennis Association. He was a humble servant who loved being with his family and friends.
Jon is survived by his wife, Cheri; son, Matthew of Onalaska; two daughters, Kristen (Patrick) Fay of Holmen, Wis., and Dana of Minneapolis; parents, Al and Joanne; sister, Deb (Don) Marsicek, and brother-in-law, Bob Denor, all of Reedsville, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Denor.
A celebration of Jon’s life will be held at Bethany Church in La Crosse on Saturday, June 7. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. officiated by the Rev. Corey Sateren. Lunch will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted in the name of the Sheehy family.
A private burial will be planned at a later date.
Clayton V. Bentzen
LA CROSSE — Clayton V. Bentzen, 82, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse.
He was born in La Crosse on July 19, 1925, to Emil and Mary (Sokolik) Bentzen. He married Barbara F. Finch in Caledonia, Minn., on June 23, 1951, and she preceded him in death in 1992. Clayton served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Early in his life he enjoyed auto racing at the North La Crosse Speed Bowl both as a flag man and a driver. He worked as a truck driver for Briggs Transportation, retiring in 1983. After a very short retirement, he went to work at Pettibone Boat Club, where he enjoyed every moment on the river. Family time was very important, and Monday night was reserved as “Burger Night.” He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by one daughter, Susy (Steve) Foster of La Crosse; two sons, Matt (Corky) Bentzen of La Crosse and Mark (Paula) Bentzen of Holmen, Wis.; five grandchildren, Mike (Heather), Josh (Whitney), Jacob, Kylie and Emma; three great-grandchildren, Zackary, Owen and Savanna; and one brother, Harold Bentzen of La Crosse.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Mike and Dan, and two brothers, Willard and LaVerne “Nook” Bentzen.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse. Pastor Roger Hjelle will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
