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Phyllis Mae Myer, Kay Standiford

Phyllis Mae Myer

Phyllis Mae Myer, age 88, of Tomah, WI passed from this life peacefully in the morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, after courageous battles with her health. She faced her health challenges as she did all things in life with unfailing strength.

A daughter of the late Glen and Edna (Neumann) Schroeder, Phyllis was born May 24, 1921, in Kilbourn, Wisconsin. At the age of 13 she moved to Tomah, Wisconsin where she graduated from the Tomah High School in 1939. She married Clyde E. Myer on July 4, 1943, and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage until Clyde’s death on Feb. 14, 2002.

After graduating from high school, Phyllis worked for Janke Motor. She later accepted a position as a bank teller at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, retiring in 1972.

Phyllis was a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority where she remained a loyal member for 67 years. She was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Tomah.

Phyllis had a generous heart and volunteered for many different organizations, including the Tomah Army Wife’s Club, Easter Seals, and the Senior Center. She enjoyed bowling, baking for her family, and making beautiful pictures come together through jigsaw puzzles, painting and latch hook.

Phyllis is survived by her son, David (Sandra) Myer of LaCrosse, WI, her daughters, Barbara (John) Cram of Tomah, WI and Edna (David) Sprehn of Rome, WI; seven grandchildren, Keri Durkin of Algonquin, IL, Kelly (Matthew) Brauns of Anthem, AZ, Hedy (Lonny) Shore of Tomah, WI, Sara (Jason) Schweitzer of Rochester, MN, Roberta Myer of Minneapolis, MN, Tim (Jamie) Cram of Tomah, WI, and Jeff (Nicole) Cram of Tomah, WI; eight great-grandchildren, Karyn, Kailey, Claire, Nicholas, Jordyn, Gregory, Emily and Silas; a brother, Phillip (Beverly) Schroeder of Scottsdale, AZ; a sister, Jean (Albert) Robarge of Tomah, WI.; a sister-in-law, Garnet Schroeder of Tomah, WI; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers, two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and a great granddaughter, Gabriella Schweitzer.

Heartfelt gratitude is extended to Dr. Deming and the Hospice staff for their care and services provided to Phyllis and her family, as well as the staff of A Touch of Home, who cared for Phyllis over the last 1 ½ years.

The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home of Tomah will be announcing a celebration of Phyllis’s life to be held this spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. She will always be on our minds and forever in our hearts.

Kay Standiford

Kay Louise Standiford, age 69, of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at her home. She was born June 14, 1940, in rural Tomah, daughter of Roland and Freda (Vandervort) Clay. She married Sterling Standiford March 24, 1962. She was a beautician at Expressions in Eau Claire. She enjoyed spending time going to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and shut-ins to do their hair. She was a great pie-maker and made the best pie crusts ever and loved making soup. She was a very good seamstress and loved crafts. She also enjoyed going to the casino. She liked being around people and was very family-oriented and loved her grandkids - it was her hobby.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Sterling; two sons, Dan Standiford of Madison and Jon (Jocelyn) Standiford of Eau Claire; three grandchildren, Allix, Jared and Megan; one brother, Tom (Pat) Clay of Tomah; sisters-in-law, Sue Clay of Tomah and Elaine Myers of Hillsboro; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gordon “Gordy” Clay.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona, with the Rev. James Whatley officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, Altoona, is serving the family.