MONROE - The Green County Genealogical Society will celebrate its 15th anniversary with an annual meeting and funeral workshop to be held from 10 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. April 2 in Founders Hall of Monroe Clinic.
Sharon Atkins of Roscoe will present "Victorian Mourning Customs" in the morning. A funeral lunch will be provided. Afternoon sessions will include Rick Knox of Flachtemeier Monuments, Freeport, discussing materials used and the latest innovations in grave markers, Rich Hager of Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe, discussing funeral customs and changes that have taken place over the years and an obituary writing workshop.
Cost of the workshop celebration is $15 if registered by March 25. Cost after that date will be $20. Registration forms and more information can be found on the society website at http://greencogenealogywi.org. For questions about this workshop, contact Sharon at 815-868-2416 or Donna at 608-921-1537.
Sharon Atkins of Roscoe will present "Victorian Mourning Customs" in the morning. A funeral lunch will be provided. Afternoon sessions will include Rick Knox of Flachtemeier Monuments, Freeport, discussing materials used and the latest innovations in grave markers, Rich Hager of Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe, discussing funeral customs and changes that have taken place over the years and an obituary writing workshop.
Cost of the workshop celebration is $15 if registered by March 25. Cost after that date will be $20. Registration forms and more information can be found on the society website at http://greencogenealogywi.org. For questions about this workshop, contact Sharon at 815-868-2416 or Donna at 608-921-1537.
