Newspapers unknown, but probably Reedsburg Press, Richland Observer, or Baraboo News Republic. Contributed by Jeanne Jessie

RAY: OBITUARY OF BLANCHE RAY WADE
Blanche WADE (nee RAY) was born Feb. 15, 1906, in LaValle to Clark and Emma RAY.

On September 16, 1925 she was united in marriage to Harold Ray WADE. They lived in this area until 11 years ago when they moved to Mazomanie. She died Tuesday, Aug. 3 in a Madison hospital after a short illness.

Survivors are her husband; three daughters (Betty) Mrs. Edwin SCHROEDER of black Earth; (Marylu) Mrs. Verlin KLINGAMAN of Whitewater; and Mrs. Bertha WILK of Mazomanie; one son James of Madison; nine grandchildren; and a sister Mrs. Bertha VAN WORMER of Reedsburg. One daughter and two grandsons preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Aug. 5, 1965 at the Ironton church. Rev. Donald TEASDALE officiated. Burial was in the Lime Ridge cemetery.