Geneva Hendrickson, 86, of Ontario and formerly of Viroqua passed away Friday, April 8, 2011.
She was born Oct. 7, 1924, to Melvin and Clara (Skildum) Gardner in the town of Franklin, rural Viroqua.
She was united in marriage to Earl Hendrickson at the West Prairie parsonage on Feb. 2, 1946. Geneva was born again in 1960 through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, finding rest in the words of Ephesians 2:8–9. She was a happy part of the fellowship of believers meeting in the Ontario Gospel Hall while her health permitted.
Geneva loved her family and helping others. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, sewing and embroidery.
She is survived by her son, Kent (Barbara) Hendrickson of Ontario; and three grandchildren, Aaron (and wife Blaine) of Mazomanie, Wis., Caleb of Fitchburg, Wis., and Hannah of Ontario.
She is also survived by a brother, Glenn (Lois) Gardner of Viroqua, and three sisters, Burnelle (Sheldon) Olson and Verna Reed, both of Viroqua, and Ardith Hoff of Calmar, Iowa. A sister-in-law, Judy Hendrickson of La Crosse, also survives her, as do nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl, on May 28, 1981; and two sons, Mark, on July 6, 1970, and Ward, on May 4, 1957.
She was also preceded by a sister, Ada Gardner; three brothers-in-law, William Reed, Darrel Hoff, and Gerald Hendrickson; a sister-in-law, Lois Mary Hendrickson; and her parents-in-law, Louis and Inez (Newton) Hendrickson.
She was tenderly cared for in the home of Steve and Laura Groom from Nov. 1, 2010, until her death. The family wishes to express special thanks to Laura Groom and the staff of Vernon Memorial Hospice. The family also wishes to thank all who visited and sent cards during Geneva’s declining months.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the Ontario Gospel Hall. Burial will be at South West Prairie Cemetery in rural Viroqua at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Family and friends are invited for visitation one hour prior to services Monday at the Ontario Gospel Hall. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Ontario is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
