Seventh Generation

51. Linette Carlene BARTELS was born on 9 November 1940 in Warrens, Lincoln Township, Monroe County, WI.^65,158 She died on 26 May 2023 at the age of 82 in Viroqua, Viroqua Township, Vernon County, WI.¹⁵⁸ Obituary Notes: "Linette C. Hatfield, age 82, of La Farge, WI, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Vernon Acres Assisted Living in Viroqua, WI. She was born on November 9, 1940, to John and Ella (Gebhardt) Bartels, at home in the Warrens area.

Growing up she helped her Father in the fields with both horses and tractors, doing chores, and gardening with her Mother. She attended Hill School thru eighth grade and graduated from Tomah High School where her curriculum was primarily secretarial skills, used on the yearbook committee, her religious associations and in later employment. Prior to marriage and family, she worked at Keene's Transfer and later in life became a data processor at Fort McCoy during the Cuban Refugee Crisis.

Linette's faith and church were a big part of her life. She served as a Sunday School teacher and officer, worked with the young people, was a member of the ladies' aid, and as a nursery organizer. For many years, her fingers were stained with mimeograph ink from the production of the church's bulletins! She was a member of other religious and civic organizations, Women for Christ, Crusades for Christ, Future Homemakers of America (FHA) and was a New Horizon's Advocate.

Some of Linette's favorite hobbies included raising horses and other animals, riding with the wagon train, gardening, canning and bookkeeping. She also loved making "pretty" things with her knitting needles, yarn, crochet hooks and thread. There are many baby blankets and doilies around the country to attest to this. In later years, she was a supporter of many political and religious groups.

She was married to Kenneth Hatfield on December 5, 1998. Together they enjoyed attending and participating at Kenneth's many string instrument performances. She enjoyed singing and listening to Ken play. One of Linette's greatest joys was loving and caring for her husband, sons, stepchildren, and their families.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hatfield; three of her four sons, Douglas (Dawn) Duncan, the late Randel (Tammi Frost) Duncan, Gregory (Shawn) Duncan and Jason (Samantha) Duncan.
Grandchildren -
(Doug and Dawn's) - Drew (James) Kenworthy, and Katelyn (Adam) Gewiss.
(Randel and Tammi's) - Jessica (Brian) Cram, (Tammi's) - Logan (Mary) Frost, and Cassandra (Shannon) Rupp.
(Jason and Samantha's) - Jake Duncan, Luke Duncan, Caden Blanchard, Madeline Duncan, and Dakota Martin.
Great grandchildren - Brielle, Violet, Callie, and Patrick Kenworthy, Titus Gewiss and another great grandchild on the way, and Dylan Cram.
Stepchildren - Barbara (Stuart) Young, Martin Hatfield, Geneva (Harold) Gillett, Kenneth (Denise) Hatfield, Arnold (Angela) Hatfield, Jeanne (Significant other- Steve Hendrickson) Hatfield, Johnathan (Bonnie) Hatfield; and Joann Rondfelt.
Siblings - Elda "Toodie" Hubert, Donna Rupp; Garland Bartels, and Sharon Bourbeau; along with many step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ella Bartels; son, Randel Duncan; step son-in-law, Joseph Rondfelt; and step daughter-in-law, Billie Hatfield; and half sister, Arlene (Les) Jensen.

Memorial Services for Linette will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grace Community Church in Ontario. Pastor Bruce Milleman will officiate. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church, and a private burial will take place at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Tomah. Family and friends are invited for a visitation on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until the time of the service at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com."

Linette Carlene BARTELS and Gerald "Jerry" DUNCAN were married before 1998.^25,95,158 Gerald "Jerry" DUNCAN, son of Dwight Marion DUNCAN and Lucille VAN EMAN, was born in 1941.³⁵

Linette Carlene BARTELS and Kenneth "Ken" HATFIELD were married on 5 December 1998.³⁵ Kenneth "Ken" HATFIELD was born in 1933.³⁵