Obit: Bersell, Leona M. (1913 - 2001)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: BERSELL MATHIESEN SCHNITZLER CROWE STEGGE ROSEN

----Source: Clark County Press 4-Apr-2001

Bersell, Leona M. (1913-2001)

Leon Mary Bersell, age 87, of Marshfield, died Wed. March 28 at Cedar Crest Health Ceneter in Janesville.

She was born in Danvers, MN on July 22, 1913, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Mathiesen) Schnitzler and was a graduate of Sacred heart Parochial School and Marshfield High School.

Leona married Donald H. Bersell on Aug. 1, 1937 in Marshfield and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1979.

She was a postal worker for the Chili Post Office. Leona was a member of sacred heart Christian Church Mothers, Chili Senior center and the National Association of retired Federal Employees.

Leona is survived by her son, Gary (Audrey) of Janesville six grandchildren: Sara (Russell) Crowe and Todd bersell, both of Janesville, Steven (Michelle) Bersell of Chicago, tari (Greg) Stegge of Eau Claire, Stephanie (Brian Kaye)Bersell of Madison, Amy (Rob) Rosen of Janesville seven great grandchildren: Brittney, Travis and Tyler Crowe, Thomas, Matthew and Rachel Stegge and Brandon Rosen a sister, Laura Hoerres of Milwaukee sister-in-law, Eleanor Schnitzler of Marshfield numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 2 in sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield.

Leona's family would appreciate memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Faith Lutheran Church or to Hospice Care, Inc.

Pallbearers were Todd and Steven Bersell, Russell Crowe, Greg Stegge, Rob Rosen Donald Schnitzler, James Herkert and Kenneth Koch.

Rembs Kundinger Funeral Home of Marshfield assisted Leona's family with arrangements.