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Iris L. Wagner, age 75 of Blue River, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident in rural Boscobel. She was born December 17, 1938 in Marion Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. The daughter of George and Helen (Stenner) Freymiller, she married Oscar W. Wagner on May 22, 1957 at the Marion Evangelical church in rural Woodman. They farmed together for many years in Watterstown township. They enjoyed dancing and playing cards with family and friends. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1998. Iris enjoyed being with her family every chance she got and is survived by two sons; Michael Wagner of Blue River, Tracy (Kathy) Wagner of Boscobel, and one daughter Darla (Don) Karasek of Blue River. She is further survived by six grandchildren; James Wagner, Peter (Mandy) Wagner, Brianna Wagner, Cole Wagner, David (Cindy) Karasek, Dustin (Anna) Karasek, and three great-grandchildren; Levi Wagner, Jackson Karasek, and Chloe Karasek. She is survived by one brother Merle (Doris) Freymiller of Mineral Point, two sisters, Eleanor Mae (Jack) Frame of Blue Mounds, Karen (Preston) Baker of Cottage Grove and a sister in law Audrey Freymiller of Woodman. She is also survived by special friend and dancing partner of 10 years, Roger Helgerson of Prairie du Chien.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Ramona Greeley, a granddaughter Karin Anderson and a brother Virgil Freymiller.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 19, 2014 at 12:00 noon at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel, with Pastor Stan Pegram officiating. Burial will be in the Homer Cemetery rurual Boscobel. Friends may call after 4:00 pm on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel, and also at the church on Saturday from 11:00 am until the time of the service. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family. Iris was a member of the Robert Shattuck Blue River American Legion Auxiliary of Blue River. In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to the United Methodist Church of Boscobel. On line condolences can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com.
Charitable donations may be made in Iris's memory to the following organization:
United Methoist Church Boscobel
104 Buchanan Street Boscobel Wisconsin
Tel: 608-375-4565
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Kevin Copus and Marlene Mook
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Posted Mon July 14, 2014
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Don, Darla and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about Iris. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jody and Dave Knoble
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Posted Mon July 14, 2014
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, so sorry to hear about Iris' passing. Dave and Jody Knoble
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Barb Rohn
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ron and Barb Rohn
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Rita Walker
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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I am so sorry to hear this. I will miss her a lot as she always had a smile.
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Jim & Rhonda Laufenberg
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Darla, Mike, Tracey & (families)
We were really sorry to hear about r mom, we will be praying for all of you through this difficult time. Know that you will be reunited with her someday, but in the meantime, she is dancing and smiling in Heaven!
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Debbie (Curtis) Sager
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Mike, Tracy, and Darla, So sad to hear of your loss, I got to see your mom a few years ago and it was nice to catch-up. I will keep you all in my prayers and comfort each other that she is in God's arms. Good memories of days gone by as neighbors. Your old neighbor, Debbie (Curtis) Sager
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Debra Stenner
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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The ranks of the old neighborhood may be thinning, but the memories are strong. It is sad to lose those we love, but it is important to remember how blessed we were in the time we had together and in how much we loved and were loved by those around us. What fun we all had!
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Kate(Moran) Vogt
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Our sympathy to all the family. I remember Iris and I think we were also on a bus trip with Tri State on the Eastern Circle.
Thinking of you. Sending our regards to all.
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Sharon Reth
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Dennis & Sharon Reth. We are so sorry for your loss. We will really miss her. She was such a wonderful person. Loved seeing her at dances.
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Dawn (Robertson) Johnson
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Mike, Tracy and Darla,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your mom's laughter and kindness. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
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Janet and Rob Lathrop
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Darla and family you have our deepest sympathy. I will miss her frequent hi Janet whenever I saw her
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Melissa Lammers
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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Dear Cousins,
I am so very, very sorry to learn of Iris's passing. I fondly remember meeting her and going to her home in 2003. I had looked forward to getting back some day, to spend more time with my distant family. Iris was so sweet and so lively. I think of her as a bright light. I wish you peace.
Melissa (Irene's granddaughter, Cousin Ann's daughter)
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Jim & Diane Collins
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Posted Tue July 15, 2014
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As Deb Stenner said, I agree it was such a great neighborhood growing up. I don't remember Iris as much as the others from growing up but sure do remember her in our Blue River area. Always happy and smiling with a heart of gold. I know she suffered through some very tough times but was also waiting for the day she could see those loved ones she lost. We all should be glad for the time we have here and hold on to the memories. God bless all those mourning now.
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Dan & Lori Post family
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Posted Wed July 16, 2014
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. So sorry for your loss. Iris will be deeply missed.
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Kayla Gosh
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Posted Wed July 16, 2014
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Mike, Tracy, Darla and families,
We were so sorry to hear of Iris' passing. She was a kind and lovely lady and she will be missed. You are in our thoughts!
The Daugherty girls...
Kathy Kinney
Kayla Gosh
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Sandy and Chuck Schwab
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Posted Wed July 16, 2014
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We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sad sad time. We were blessed with MANY hugs and smiles of happiness from Iris since our return to the area. She is a treasured jewel and will be remembered by many for her unselfish heart and love of her family, friends and Lord and Savior. God's garden is more beautiful now because His Iris has come home! May God's strength and comfort be yours always.
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Mary Nugent O'Donnell
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Posted Wed July 16, 2014
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Dear .. Dear...' Friend.. 0f the class of '1956..What a beautiful time to have been with you just a few days ago. God speed you to your heavenly home. Love You always, Mary & lovingly in the memory of our Jeanette
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Jared Hade
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Posted Thu July 17, 2014
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Uncle Mike - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace during this very difficult time, knowing that your mom is now with Him.
Love, Jared
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Brian Robertson
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Posted Thu July 17, 2014
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Mike, Tracy and Darla
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Seems not that long ago we were all on the farms of the old Homer Neighborhood growing up. Time passes so quickly it seems. I will, as all others with messages here, remember your Mom with a gracious smile and a hearty laugh. May these wonderful qualities and the many fond memories you have see you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Robertson
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JoAnn & Doug Ferrel
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Posted Thu July 17, 2014
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To Iris's family, so very sorry for your loss. May happy memories carry you in these sad times. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. JoAnn & Doug Ferrel
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Rhonda and Randall Sakuma Family
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Posted Thu July 17, 2014
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It was an honor to meet Grandma Iris at David & Cindy's home last summer. Her genuine faith and love for people was a beautiful outpouring of Christ-like love. She is in His presence now. Praying God's peace, comfort and strength to cover all of you.
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Delwyn Curtis and family
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Posted Thu July 17, 2014
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Mike, Tracy, and Darla,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you all find comfort in the all the good memories you had with your mother.
Your old neighbor/friend,
Delwyn Curtis (and family)
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DUANE & PHYLLIS PAYNE
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Posted Thu July 17, 2014
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IRIS WAS A FAVORITE CLASSMATE OF 1956, BOSCOBEL HIGH. WHAT A GREAT LADY. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HER DEATH. MAY GOD BE WITH HER FAMILY. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE, DUANE & PHYLLIS PAYNE
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Mike and Jackie Hade
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Posted Fri July 18, 2014
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Mike and family,
We're so very sorry for your loss. Your mother and grandmother was a very special woman. We know that she has left you so many happy memories of holidays, family gatherings, and Wagner Family Fun Days. She will be greatly missed by so many that she touched.
Love, Mike and Jackie
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Vicky Curtis
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Posted Sat July 19, 2014
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, she always treated us like family, she will be missed.
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Don Freymiller
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Posted Sat July 19, 2014
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Thinking of Iris and all our childhood school and fun together. Her and her family will be in my prayers, as she was a very special cousin to me.
God be with her and family.
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Charmin (Robertson) Andrews
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Posted Tue July 22, 2014
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Hi Mike, Tracy and Darla.
I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear about your mom. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It does seem like yesterday we were all kids and at Homer. We do have a few stories to tell. Where does the time go. I will always have fond memories of your mom. She had a smile for everyone and was loved by many.
Take care and remember all the good memories.
Charmin
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Joyce Hopkins
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Posted Thu December 18, 2014
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My mom and dad, Anne and Lawrence Hopkins, met Iris when they were stationed at the Army Depot in Granite City, IL in the 1950's and mom and dad visited them several times when they moved back home. Mom died in 2010 of Alzheimers and dad had a stroke in 2013. But we kept in touch through Christmas cards. I was so sad to hear of Iris' death. My thoughts are with the family.
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