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Ryan Fladhammer, 21, of Wisconsin Dells and active duty member of the U.S. Navy, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his residence in Chesapeake, Va.Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 24, at the Conway-Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station, Wis., with Pastor Rick Engen officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Ryan was born Nov. 5, 1995, in La Crosse. He attended high school in Wisconsin Dells, and following graduation, to satisfy his ambition to serve his country, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Virginia, attaining the rank of HT3/E4. His primary duties were hull maintenance technician, where he was able to apply his abilities and talents as a fabricator and welder on-board ship. While in high school, Ryan had worked for two years as a lifeguard at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, had a love and interest in cars and trucks, and enjoyed playing guitar. Ryan is survived by his wife, Alexis Leigh Fladhammer; father, Doyle (Diane) Fladhammer of Wisconsin Dells; mother, Debra (Terry) Monroe of Hawkeye, Iowa; siblings, Brent and Allison of Wisconsin Dells; and paternal grandparents, James and Verna Fladhammer of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Hazel Flynn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the woundedwarriorproject.org would be appreciated.The Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, assisted the family with arrangements. For online condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.

With his loving family by his side, James Joseph Van Dinter, age 86, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., decided it was time to go Home.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 11 a.m. at ST. CECILIA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, with Father Eric Sternberg celebrating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, July 5, 2016, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church. Another visitation will be held on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m., with a "Celebration of Jim's Life" to follow.Jim was born in Little Chute, Wis. on Sept. 2, 1929, the son of Neary and Mary (Swinkles) Van Dinter. He graduated from high school in 1948, where he excelled in athletics, proudly earning the Golden Glove Award in Boxing.Jim's ambitious work ethic was unsurpassed and as a result, he was rewarded with success. He began a popcorn/caramel corn business in Green Bay. In 1959, he relocated his business to Wisconsin Dells, where he met Nancy Stanton. On Oct. 14, 1959, they became husband and wife and celebrated 57 years of love and devotion to each other. Jim and Nancy were hard-working business owners, from selling pizza and beer at the Hitching Post, to running Dino's Restaurant, and then operating Bonanza Campground for 31 years. In 1964, Jim (Chico) began selling insurance for American Family, building a successful career of 27 years.Jim's greatest Legacy is his family. He truly was a proud father and adored his grandchildren. Jim's life was enriched by the many friends who loved him. He loved celebrating life and often was the life of the party. His sense of humor was contagious.Jim will live on and be in the hearts of Nancy and their four children, Susan (Tracy) O'Brien of Ripon, Wis., James (Lynne) Van Dinter of Draper, Utah, Audrey (Brian) Purdy and Joseph (Julia) Van Dinter, both of Wisconsin Dells; his grandchildren, Kevin, Brendan and Bridget O'Brien, Nathan, Maurice and Cheyene Van Dinter, Ashley and Lindsey Brown, Bradley Purdy and Sophia and William Van Dinter. He was preceded in death by his paren...