Sarah E. Hays-Siegler, age 89, of Mauston, formerly of Arkdale/Necedah passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father Eric Berns will officiate. Interment will be at the Monroe Center Cemetery, Town of Monroe, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Sarah was born April 10, 1920 in Town of Monroe, Adams County, Wisconsin, to Ole and Olga (Martin) Carlson. She married Clifford A. Hays on August 21, 1937 in Elkader, Iowa. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Harry and Dwaine. Together they owned a grocery store in Friendship and the Dry Cleaners in Adams. Sarah and Clifford lived on their farm in Arkdale for many years. She worked at F.D. Farnum Company and Totem Liquor in Necedah. Clifford passed away on June7, 1985.
Sarah married her second husband George M. Siegler on May 3, 1986. He passed away on August 16, 1998.
She lived at Terrace Heights Assisted Living in Mauston and also at The Fairview Nursing Home for the past few years in Mauston.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ole & Olga Carlson; husband, Clifford Hays; second husband, George Siegler; brother, Emil (Mary) Carlson; and sister, Caroline (Jim) Lockerbie.
Survivors:
Son: Harry (Gloria) Hays of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Son: Dwaine (Janet) Hays of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandson: Brian (Deborah) Hays of Fall Creek, Wisconsin
Grandson: Craig (Jessica) Hays of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Grandson: Ronald (Terry) Hays of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandson: Jason Hays of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Sarah Virnig of Mauston, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Kathleen (Fred) Brechlin of Oregon, Wisconsin
11 great grandchildren
3 great great grandchildren
Brother: Hilbert (Arloine) Carlson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Brother: Alvin (Dona) Carlson of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Sister: Emily Rakstang of Madison, Wisconsin
Three stepdaughters: Elizabeth, Arlene & Diana
Further survived by: numerous nieces, nephews and relatives.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
We are so sorry to read of Sarah’s passing. We got to know Sarah while Kathy was in rehab at Fairview Nursing Hoome. We always looked forward to talking with Sarah and playing bingo with her and the rest of the gang.
The board of directors and members join me in extending our sympathy to you and your families on the passing of Sarah. She was a delightful lady and I’m sure this is a great loss for all. George was president of our organization for many years and they were truly gracious individuals who made life so much more pleasant for everyone around them. I will always remember their great hospitality and the times we shared together. Again, please accept our condolences on the loss of this dear lady! Barb Baker
JUST A LITTLE NOTE, HARRY AND GLORIA TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW IN YOUR LIFE.
You have our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you during this difficult time
To the Hays Please accept our deepest sympathy – our thoughts are with you. Evelyn & Larry Johnston
You have my sympathy Sarah was a wonderfull person. I remember when she worked at Johns one stop in Arkdale. She was always very pleasant. Once we ran into each other at fair in adams we had a real good time. She even watched the demolition derby that my grandson was in – her grandson kept checking on her, but I think that was the last time I saw her.
God bless you at this time of loss, and always.