Marlys Josephson Obituary (1929

Marlys Gena Josephson, age 81 of La Crosse, formerly of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, with her family at her side. Marlys was born August 2, 1929, in Menomonie to William and Margaret (Grambo) Metling. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1947 and attended Stout State University for two years. Marlys married William “Bill” Josephson June 10, 1950, and together they had three sons. Bill and Marlys owned and operated the Flame Lounge in Menomonie until 1990. Marlys also worked as the administrative secretary for the Menomonie office of District One Technical College for over 20 years. After retiring from that position, she worked part-time for the Farmers Home Administration for six years. Marlys served on the board of directors for the Dunn County Housing Authority for 10 years. She was also a life-long member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Throughout her life, she enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds in her backyard, and attending sporting events. Marlys attended many Packer games, and was a member of the Menomonie Packer Backer Club. A special period in her life was watching her grandchildren in their activities. Marlys was blessed to have many life-long friends who stayed connected with her even as life became more difficult. Reflecting on friendships always brightened her day and brought a smile to her face. Marlys is survived by two sons, Steve (Diane) Josephson of La Crosse, WI, and their children, Ryan and Ashley of Columbia Heights, MN, and Tim (Twain) Josephson of Boise, ID, and their children, Lacyn, Marlene and Patrick; a sister, Julie Borm of Victoria, MN; a nephew, Rob (Tammy) Borm and their son William; and a niece, Sue (Dan) Kloster of Snowmass Village, CO. Marlys was preceded in death by her husband Bill; a son Scott; her parents, William and Margaret Metling; her step-father Stanley Borm; brothers-in-law, William Borm, Ocki Adamson and James Lehn; and sisters-in-law Mary Rae Adamson and Mina Lu Lehn. The family would like to thank the staff at Clare Bridge in La Crosse and the hospice care staff at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center for the kindness and compassionate care given to Marlys. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2011, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Mark Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie. There will be visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday April 3rd at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.