Virginia, 88, of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 5, 2011. Born in New Holstein, WI. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by son Blake H. Halfman, parents Theodore and Francis (Karls) Nicolay, brother Helmuth Nicolay, sister and brother-in-law Alice and Emil Kornack, mother and father-in-law Selena (Greuel) and Henry Halfman. Survived by her husband of 69 years, LaVern G. Halfman, of Phoenix, AZ, daughter Sandra (David) Beyer of Fond du Lac, WI, sons, Ryan Halfman of Woodbury, MN, Steven (Patricia) Halfman of Peoria, AZ and Bradley (Jennifer) Halfman of Mesa, AZ, sister-in-law Sella Nicolay of Chilton, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Colexia and Glenroy Diedrick of Chilton, 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M., with Scripture Service at 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 9th, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd.