< PreviousMany times, I have stated I was blessed to grow up in the purebred swine industry. Looking back there were many times during that period I did not feel so blessed. My brothers and I were each in charge of a farrowing house. In those days, we let the sows out morning and night to be fed and watered while we cleaned the stalls, put in clean shavings, rice hulls or wheat straw to provide a comfortable environment for those litters. When the litters got older, we would place creep feeders and waterers in the stalls. This meant we got up early to get these chores completed. I remember my mom calling up the stairs, “Boys, breakfast!” In northern Iowa, the mornings during the months of December and January were not always the most pleasant to get out and do these chores. Of course, then when the months of July and August came along, you had to get up earlier to beat the heat and let the sows out later in the evening so they would be more comfortable and consume more feed. Then, there were the famous Cargill fl oors that hogs were fed out on. Many of you remember the famous “yellow” scrapers that were used to clean those fl oors. It wasn’t really too bad of a job if you did it on a daily basis, but if you put it off a couple of days it became an issue. Feeding the sows that were out in dirt lots created some challenges but also gave us the opportunity to get faster or suffer the consequences. At this point, I am sure you are wondering why this editorial is titled “The Big Picture.” Well, here we go. I grew up with three brothers and three sisters. There was a large age span between my older sister and my youngest brother. My parents believed in giving each of us different responsibilities to help each of us grow into adults. With these responsibilities, we made decisions (some good and some not so good), but they understood how important that this decision-making process was for our growth. I will never forget the day dad took my brother John and me to the First State Bank in Britt, Iowa. It was time for us to purchase our fi rst sows and dad said, “you need to go and borrow the money, and get a checkbook so you can pay your bills.” Well, John and I sat in front of the desk of the President of the Bank, Mr. Rumble (and he was named appropriately as the room shook when he spoke). Following the completion of the loan papers, we thought we were rich. Then Mr. Rumble asked, ”how are you boys going to pay this loan back?” Pay it back? No one told us that. I tell my dad I am still in debt today, and he laughs and says, “Welcome to the real world.” Parents, it might be a great time to step back and evaluate your sons or daughters projects, and give them an opportunity to grow into some of those responsibilities to assist them in their career paths. Sure, they will make some mistakes, but that is all part of their developmentI want to thank my parents, Marlyn and Evelyn (Apple Peeler and Cookie to many in the purebred swine industry) for their support and love over the years. They gave us the opportunity to experience “The Big Picture.” P.S. They will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary February 21. The Big Picture “Parents, it might be a great time to step back and evaluate your sons or daughters projects, and give them an opportunity to grow into some of those responsibilities to assist them in their career paths. ”EDITORIALMike Paul | mike@nationalswine.comNSR Chief Executive Offi cerOpen MikeOLSENY ORKS.COMPROSPECT PIG SALESOn-Farm Highly competitive pigs at very affordable prices (all pre-priced $250 to $500). If two or more people want the same pig, a bid-off at 10 a.m. will determine new owner. FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1018 FebMar SE Form.indd 102/1/2018 10:11:48 AMOLSENY ORKS.COMBEN: 605.660.2828CHUCK: 605.661.786429369 451st Ave.Irene, SD 5703713-time Champ Duroc & 9-time Grand or Res. overall, Iowa Jackpot circuitOffering January-farrowed pigsolsenyorks.comPROSPECT PIG SALESMARCH 22THURSDAYOffering February-farrowed pigsAPRIL 20FRIDAYOn-Farm Pre-Priced Sale APRIL 21, 2018Highly competitive pigs at very affordable prices (all pre-priced $250 to $500). If two or more people want the same pig, a bid-off at 10 a.m. will determine new owner. Grand Champion Overall Prospect Barrow2017 S.D. Summer Spotlight11FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 112/1/2018 10:11:49 AMAs I think back on my college career, I think about all the opportunities I had both in and outside of agriculture and the livestock industry. The greatest of these opportunities was being able to compete on a livestock judging team at both the junior college and university level. As I transferred on from my junior college years, I wasn’t sure I wanted to continue on with livestock judging. It took up a lot of my time, and I honestly doubted whether or not it was truly worth it. After competing at the North American International Livestock Exposition in November of 2013, I can promise you one thing; I did not regret spending four years of my life in a van with fellow aspiring stockmen, and I was sure glad I took the opportunities I was presented with. Looking back now, I can say the time spent with my judging teammates and coaches holds some of my greatest memories and friendships. Too often I hear young people tell me they wish they would have done things in the past differently. What I never hear is a young person express that they wasted their time fi lling out a scholarship application or studying to compete in an educational contest. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” This quote by Thomas Edison is one of my favorites. I think we miss opportunities because we think the work is too hard, or we are intimidated by failure, but I encourage you to think differently. Take a chance and go after every opportunity you are faced with. From taking a study abroad trip to Europe or China to attending National Junior Swine Association leadership conferences, these opportunities could lead you to valued relationships, future careers and maybe just some enjoyable memories to look back on the rest of your life. The NJSA is committed to helping our members reach their desired potential. Through the help of sponsors and allied industry mentors, our organization is lucky to provide members with educational opportunities, leadership sessions, scholarship funds and swine shows across the country. How you as a NJSA member choose to take advantage of those opportunities is up to you!Opportunity Knocks“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”— Thomas EdisonEDITORIALEllen Knauth | ellen@nationalswine.comNSR Director of Junior ShowsYouth ViewFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1218 FebMar SE Form.indd 122/1/2018 10:11:51 AM13FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 132/1/2018 10:11:52 AMThe fi rst time I saw my own picture in a Seedstock EDGE ad in 2006, I knew I wanted to be a part of working for that magazine. I still remember what the ad looked like and even the girl in the pink vest on the cover, driving her Duroc showpig off the trailer. A lot of breeders our communications department have spoken with say they are focusing their advertising efforts online verses print. We understand the appeal social media brings. Because of it, our team has come up with additional online services to help breeders reach their target audience. But, before I touch on those options, I want to spend some time defending the magazine that has held a special place in my heart since I was a 4-Her. Print is tangible. Last year, many of us took part in the Showpig.com’s online auction of various livestock memorabilia. If print is dead, then why, including myself, did we spend time bidding on past issues of the Duroc News, the Yorkshire Journal or the Hampshire Herdsmen in that sale? In my opinion it was a way for us to have a piece of the showpig industry history. In our niche market, these magazines are our textbooks of who advertised their spring showpig sales or their record-selling boar at the latest NSR show. Sure, you can scroll back through your newsfeed or visit a breeder’s social media account to see what boar they just purchased. However, there is a sense of nostaglia tacked on with fl ipping through those magazines. The best way to market your business is to take advantage of every avenue available, so why not utilize the magazine that has been around for 24 years? Be a part of the history that one day, years from now, showpig breeders will look back on. Print is more engaging. Websites are often skimmed as little as 15 seconds, according to ModernLitho, a marketing and communcations agency, but consumers spend 43 minutes reading a magazine. So think outside of the box with your ad layout.There is always the obivous fold-out advertisement, but strive to be an innovator and make your ads different. Print can help you establish your brand. Being consistent with the colors, fonts and styles you choose for your ad can pay off. Cross promote your adversiting platfroms by placing your website on your ad to bridge the gap between print pieces and the web. Which segways into our online advertising options.For those of you who want to push your content through Facebook, fi rst, go like our new Facebook page, Seedstock EDGE Media. Our goal with this site is provide breeders and agricultural businesses with an additional way to market their products. Let us make a Facebook post for you showcasing your next open house, showpig sale or new feed additive. Next, contact our Social Media Coordinator, Cassie Godwin. She has done a fantastic job “amping up” both our National Junior Swine Association and National Swine Registry’s social media platforms in the year she has been a NSR employee. Take advantage of this opportunity to push your content to not only your social media group, but broaden your reach with our audience as well. If you are an ag teacher at the Southwest Type Conference reading this complimentary magazine at the show, consider buying a subscription for your classroom. There might be an article you can use as an educational tool for your students. We can’t begin to thank our current subscribers and past/present advertisers enough for your support and dedication to the Seedstock EDGE. Please reach out to us with marketing ideas you have or let us know what we can improve on. Is Print Really Dead?“The best way to market your business is to take advantage of every avenue available, so why not utilize the magazine that has been around for 24 years?”Rachel Dotson EDITORIALRachel Dotson | rachel@nationalswine.comNSR Production Manager & EditorFueling CreativityFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1418 FebMar SE Form.indd 142/1/2018 10:11:54 AM2017LITTERRecordingsYORKSHIRELANDRACEHAMPSHIREDUROC15FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 152/1/2018 10:11:55 AMKeeping you connected with news in the purebred swine industry. INFORMATIONFor YourTo submit announcements for FYI, contact stevew@nationalswine.com.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERMike Paul • Ext. 107V.P. OF OPERATIONSClay Zwilling • Ext. 106V.P. OF GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICEDr. Doug Newcom • Ext. 116PEDIGREE DEPT. DIRECTOR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTLisa Kennedy • Ext. 105CONTROLLERMindee Pollard • Ext. 108DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSStephen Weintraut II • Ext. 118SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR & EDITORCassie Godwin • Ext. 111PRODUCTION MANAGER & EDITORRachel Dotson • Ext. 113DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTMorgan Shrader • Ext. 122DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR SHOWSEllen Olson Knauth • Ext. 101YORKSHIRE SECRETARYWhitney Hendricks • Ext. 112DNA SECRETARYWhitney Webb • Ext. 102DUROC SECRETARYTaran Eads • Ext. 120LANDRACE/HAMPSHIRE SECRETARY & JUNIOR PROGRAM ASSISTANTJamie Bobell • Ext. 100SOFTWARE DEVELOPERNicholas Weller • Ext. 104FIELD REPRESENTATIVESMichael Lackey • 765.427.3733Blaine Evans • 765.490.3731Mickey Bellamy • 765.427.7741EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dusty Cain, Iowa CHAIRMAN • 641.203.2257Brett Beyers, Ill. VICE CHAIRMAN • 815.848.3549Steve Cobb, Ark. • 870.219.7281Wayne Huinker, Iowa • 563.380.1372Ron Iverson, Iowa • 641.236.3713 Scott Lawrence, Ind. • 260.564.0595 Cody McCleery, Texas • 817.613.6666Jim McCoy, Ohio • 740.572.0271Bill Range, Ill. • 618.973.1070Dr. Mike Tripp, Okla. • 580.513.0723DUROC BOARDDon R. Smith, Ohio PRES. • 2017 Doug Albright, Mich. V.P. • 2019Chad Hill, Texas • 2019John Huinker, Iowa • 2017*Joe Roberts, Mo. • 2018* Steve Rodibaugh, Ind. • 2017* Brett Beyers, Ill. • 2019*HAMPSHIRE BOARDDusty Cain, Iowa PRES. • 2018* Brad Mortensen, Mich. V.P. • 2017Kyle Baade, Neb. • 2019Mike Day, Okla. • 2019Jim McCoy, Ohio • 2019*Mike Watson, Ind. • 2017Kevin Wendt, Ohio • 2017LANDRACE BOARDLynsee Shaffer-Pullen, Ind. PRES. • 2019*Nick Siedelmann, Iowa V.P. • 2018Chris Compart, Minn. • 2017*Freddie Grohmann, Ill. • 2017Mark Korb, Ohio • 2019 Sam Malcolm, Ind. • 2018Jonas McGrew, Ill. • 2019YORKSHIRE BOARDDr. Mike Tripp, Okla. PRES. • 2018*Brady Crone, Ind. V.P. • 2017*Dan Burzlaff, Iowa • 2018*Garry Childs, Ga. • 2017*Steve Cobb, Ark. • 2019Matt Rohrig, Iowa • 2019*Broc Thompson, Ohio • 2017*denotes second term2639 Yeager Road • West Lafayette, IN 47906765.463.3594 • nationalswine.comSmithfi eld Completes Conversion To Group HousingSource: Farm Journal's PORKIn 2007, Smithfi eld became the fi rst company to commit to group housing systems. Since then, it reports that it has invested more than $360 million to complete the transition.“In addition to the efforts on U.S. company-owned farms, Smithfi eld recommends that all of its contract sow growers in the U.S. transition to group housing by the end of 2022,” the company said. “Smithfi eld is providing guidance and expertise to contract growers when requested to help them through the conver-sion process.”Worldwide, Smithfi eld has pledged to convert all com-pany sow farms by 2022, it announced. According to the company, operations in Poland and Romania have already completed their conversions to group housing systems. It also said joint ventures in Mexico “are currently working toward the 2022 goal.”For more information on sow housing at Smithfi eld, please visit smithfi eldfoods.com/sowhousing.Higher Hog Prices Expected In 2018Source: swineweb.comAn Agricultural Economist with the University of Missouri is confi dent that, despite the expectation of record hog numbers, North American pork producers will be even more profi table in 2018 than they were in 2017. A Hog Market Outlook was provided yesterday as part of the 2018 Banff Pork Seminar. Dr. Ron Plain, a Professor Emeritus with the University of Missouri, says although USDA is forecasting a 5.3 percent increase in U.S. pork production, another record, and pork production is expected to be higher in Canada, expanded U.S. slaughter capacity will be a factor.INDUSTRY NEWSPhoto courtesy of National Pork BoardFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1618 FebMar SE Form.indd 162/1/2018 10:11:56 AMFEB. 15, 2018L.E.A.D. CAMPRegistration Deadline FEB. 28-MAR. 3, 2018 SOUTHWEST TYPE CONFERENCEBelton, TexasMARCH 1, 2018NJSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUENJSA JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORSApplications DueMARCH 10, 2018L.E.A.D. CAMPWest Lafayette, Ind.MARCH 14, 2018NATIONAL YOUTHLEADERSHIP CONFERENCERegistration Deadline MARCH 20, 2018NSR ANNUAL MEETINGWest Lafayette, Ind.MARCH 21, 2018APRIL/MAY SEEDSTOCK EDGEAd DeadlineAPRIL 13-15, 2018NATIONAL YOUTHLEADERSHIP CONFERENCEChicago, Ill.APRIL 17-18, 2018NATIONAL WEANLING PIG EXTRAVAGANZARichmond, Ind.MAY 1, 2018THE MASCHHOFFS PORK PRODUCTION SCHOLARSHIPApplications Due&DATES DEADLINESFEB28FEB15MAR1MAR14MAR10MAR20MAR21APR13APR17MAY1Applications Available for the 2018 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Award The National Pork Board is seeking the next America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM, with applications NOW open for the annual industry award at americaspigfarmer.com. The award recognizes a U.S. pork producer who demonstrates excellence in raising pigs using the "We Care" ethical principles and in sharing his or her story with the public. The application period is open through March 11.“This program creates a national platform to connect pig farming with today’s consumers,” said National Pork Board President, Terry O’Neel, Friend, Nebraska. “Identifying a pig farmer who can share the story of pork production allows all pig farmers to continue to raise pigs and underscore their important role in feeding the world.”A panel of third-party judges will again help to determine the fi nal award recipient, with the winner announced during national pork month this October. The public can also play a role in selecting the 2018 winner through viewing short clips of the fi nalists on their farms at www.americaspigfarmer.com, and voting for their favorite through the Pork Checkoff’s social media outlets.“This award embodies the "We Care" ethical principles pig farmers demonstrate every day,” O’Neel said. “I encourage those who enjoy sharing their pig farming story to apply today. The past WINNERS have traveled throughout the country, meeting with consumers, sharing what it means to be a pig farmer and how they personally produce healthy, wholesome food.”Anyone can nominate a U.S. pork producer who is at least 30 years old as of Jan. 1, 2018, at americaspigfarmer.com/nominate. Complete rules of the award program are on the site as well, along with answers to frequently asked questions.Pueschel joins NSR staffAustin Pueschel will be joining the National Swine Registry team upon graduation in May 2018 as the Director of Education and Outreach. Austin attends Iowa State University where he will receive his bachelor's degree in agricultural business. While attending Iowa State, he is involved in the Agricultural Business Club, the Bacon Expo and the Block & Bridle Club. Prior to attending Iowa State, Austin attended Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, Michigan, and obtained his Associate's of Business degree. During this time, he was also a member of the Team Purebred Junior Board and was involved in his family's feed distributorship and showpig operation.Showing livestock across the country with his family is one of Pueschel's favorite things to do. Growing up in the industry really shaped and transformed his love for agriculture and for everyone involved within the industry. Pueschel is excited to share his passion with the breeders, youth and family's of the industry and is looking forward to an awesome adventure with the NSR.NSR NEWS17FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 172/1/2018 10:11:56 AMBETTY J. BURZLAFF1936-2017Betty J. Burzlaff, 81, of rural Grand Mound, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Westwing Place in DeWitt, following a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease.Betty Jean Burzlaff was born Aug. 30, 1936, to Robert and Myrna (Rix) Swenson in rural Grand Mound. After graduating from Calamus High School in 1954, she worked as a secretary and book-keeper. Betty was united in marriage to Donald Harry Burzlaff on Sept. 12, 1959, at United Methodist Church in DeWitt. Betty was a devoted mother and farm-wife, raising seven children in the rural Grand Mound area. Betty particularly enjoyed the years she spent employed with the Central Community School District in Welton and Grand Mound as custodian and teacher’s aide.She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bliedorn. Betty was a very active member in her church and community. She belonged to the Clinton County Porkettes, Cattlewomen, 4-H and Youth Committee, and Historic Preservation Commission. She was also member of the DeWitt Central FFA Alumni and Central Community Historical Society, where she spent countless hours preserving community his-tory. Betty passionately served the 4-H organization in many ways, including 22 years as a club leader.Betty had many interests including baking, sewing, genealogy, gardening, and refi nishing antique furni-ture. She especially enjoyed sharing her talents with her children and grandchildren. Spending time with her family and friends fi lled Betty with great joy.Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted husband of 58 years, Don; children, Dennis of Maquoketa, DeeAnn (Richard) Cheney of Bellevue, Jay of Bryan, Texas, Jeff (Andrea) of Elgin, Illinois, Jen (Matt) Sanderson of Courtenay, B.C. Canada, Danette (Mike) Haag of Windsor, Colorado, and Dan (Kim) of Delmar; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; siblings, Janet Selby of DeWitt, Dick (Arlene) Swenson of Albia, and Carol Ferrell of Moline, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Robert Jr.; an infant son, Donald Jr.; and two brothers-in-law, Don Ferrell and J.C. Selby.Visitation was at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bliedorn, Iowa. A Service of Christian Burial was held at Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in the church. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound.Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Central Community Historical Society, Iowa 4-H Foundation, Michael J. Foxx Foundation, and Westwing Activity Fund.Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at schultzfuneralhomes.com.OBITUARIESBlayne Faith Beyers was born Dec. 27, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. She weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed by parents Todd and Moriah, big sister Bryleigh and big brother Zane.BLAYNE FAITH BEYERS DECEMBER 27, 2017EVA JEAN COOPER WATSON 1931-2018Eva Jean Cooper Watson, age 86, of Watson Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Life Care Center in Morehead. She was born March 12, 1931, in Fleming County, a daughter of the late Roy Clifton and Lucy Ellen Holbrook Cooper. Besides her parents, she was pre-ceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wilbur Franklin Watson on March 17, 2013; one grandson, Eric Watson; three brothers, Loren Cooper, Lowell Cooper, and Neolen Cooper; and fi ve sisters, Olive Roark, Betty Ison, Ida Taylor, Gloria Sue Cooper, and Opal Swim.She is survived by one son, George W. Watson and wife Vicki of Hillsboro; one daughter, Judy Conley and husband Evan of Muses Mill; three grandchil-dren, Melissa Ford, Kristen Manning, and Megan Watson; fi ve great grandchildren, Ryan Ford, Makayla Ford, Ava Watson, Zander Watson, and Brentley Ray Manning; and other relatives and many friends.Jean was a homemaker and enjoyed going to church, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended Sharkey Free Will Baptist Church.Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. and Brother Jim Porter offi ciating. Burial followed in the Hillsboro Cemetery.Pallbearers were Shawn Royse, Dave Watson, Phillip Swim, Donnie Cooper, Blake Manning, and Mike Royse.BIRTHSFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1818 FebMar SE Form.indd 182/1/2018 10:11:57 AMMICHAEL L. DOISE 1941-2018Funeral Service for Michael L. Doise, age 76, were held on Saturday, January 20, at St. Paul"s Catholic Church of Elton. Father William Miller offi ciated. Burial followed at St. Paul's Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home.Mike was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.He was a devoted husband to Roussella for 49 years. It is comforting to know they are together in heaven. Mike took great pride in fulfi lling his roles of father and grandfather.Spending time with his 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild brought joy to his life. Mike was also called "Uncle Mike" by the many livestock families and "pig people" from southwest Louisiana to the Midwest. "Uncle Mike" was a part of livestock shows for 45 years. Another part of Mike's life was farming.He was a third-generation farmer for 54 years with his sons following in his footsteps. In Mike's very last days, he said he felt blessed and always reminded his children that things could always be worse. Survivors include Mike's three sons; Todd Doise of Elton, Luke Doise (Cindy) of Elton, Jude Doise (Lori) of Welsh; two daughters, Kayla Doise Little of Lake Charles and Alacia Doise Manuel (Garret) of Iota; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one brother, Phil Doise.Mike is preceded in death by his wife, Roussella Bertrand Doise; parents, Gustin and Edmae Doise; brother, Wayne Doise; sister, Anna Frey Toups; and honorary parents, Adam and Ethel Bertrand. In lieu of fl owers, please consider a donation to the Elliott and Elliott Breast Cancer Center located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; or, NSI Hospice Nursing Specialist (Home Health and Hospice) located in Lafayette, Louisiana.Litter RegistrationsPerformance PedigreesBreed PromotionMarketing AssistanceFree Genetic ConsultationAcross-Herd Genetic Eval’sNational Shows and SalesBECOME A MEMBER!Benefi ts of Membership: MINA ELOISE WALSH 1926-2018Mina Eloise Walsh, 91, of Beloit, Wisconsin, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in her home sur-rounded by her loving family.She was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Vivian (Davison) Reeder. Mina was a 1943 graduate of Janesville High School. She married James Cassidy Walsh on July 15, 1950, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Janesville, Wisconsin.Prior to her marriage, she was employed by Parker Pen. Having seven children, Mina was more than a home-maker. She was the Business Accountant/CIC for the Century Old Walsh Family Farm. Mina was also caregiver, grandmother and babysitter for her grandchildren. Mina was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Women's Club and a past president of the Altar Society as well as the St. Thomas Home and School. She was the 1946 Rock County 4-H Fair Queen and a cofounder of Helpful Hannahs.Survivors include her loving husband, James Walsh; children, James (Jenny) Walsh, Linda (Gary) Polglaze, Thomas (Dawn Farrell) Walsh, John (Jamie) Walsh, Teresa (Jeff) Freitag, William (Lora) Walsh, and Mary (Mark) Martin; grandchildren, Aaron (Danielle) Walsh, Jacob Walsh, Elise Polgaze, Lauren (Robby) Weyker, Katie (Micah) Hanson, and Drew Freitag; great grandchild, Saoirse Weyker.She was predeceased by her parents; grandson, Michael Walsh; and siblings, Dorothy Feirn, Don Reeder, Lois Marx, Marie Lentz, and Darrell and Laurel Reeder.The family would like to give a special thank you to Beloit Regional Hospice, Dr. William Fitzgerald, Tom Lang, Dawn Farrell, Tina and the caregivers from Beloit Home Companion Registry for their compassion, care, and many acts of kindness.Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, Wisconsin. Burial was held at the Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be given in her name to St. Thomas Catholic Church or Beloit Regional Hospice.Online condolences may be sent to the family at daleymurphywisch.com.19FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 192/1/2018 10:11:57 AMNext >