Carmen R. Haugh, age 99 years, of Yuba, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Fairview Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin.
She was born on July 23, 1926 in the Township of Bloom, top of Johnson Hill, a daughter of Wencil and Tena (Kolash) Sebranek. She attended Jewel School.
On August 14, 1945 (VJ Day) she married Leslie James Haugh. Two sons were born to their marriage, Roger Arlie Haugh and Loren James Haugh.
On June 19, 1983, Leslie suddenly passed away. Carmen kept the milk cows until April of 1984.
She would later go back to school in La Crosse. She earned her Salon License Degree and her GED.
She stayed very active with the Yuba Homemakers, a member, for 75 years.
Carmen married Martin Tydrich in 1988. They built a new home together on the outskirts of the Village of Yuba. In the basement, she created her salon. Martin passed away in 2002.
Through the Cesky Den singers, she met John Nusse. They remained friends for several years, until his passing.
Carmen was a member of the First Congregational Church in Hillsboro and their choir. She remained active in the Choir until COVID shut that down.
Her salon was always a place for coffee and cookies. Giving cuts and perms seven days a week, depending on a client’s schedule. She gave her final haircut to Don Huffman, April of 2025 at 98 years of age. Hard work was a way of life for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wencil and Tena Sebranek; in-laws, Paul and Agnes Haugh; husband, Leslie Haugh; husband, Martin Tydrich; special friend, John Nusse; son, Roger Arlie Haugh. Also, brother-in-law, Lt. Arlie Paul Haugh; sisters, Elsie Janecek, Helen Machovec, Tillie Shebeck and Ella Dvorak; and brothers, Robert Sebranek, Eman Sebranek and James Sebranek.
Survivors include a sister, Margaret “Margie” Slama; son, Loren James Haugh; and brother-in-law, Francis and Cecile Haugh. Also survived by nieces, nephews, grandchildren, Chad (Crystal) Landsinger, Tommie Jo (George) Hanna, Daron James (Nikki) Haugh, Paul (Gabriele) Haugh and Jared (Mindy) Haugh; and great grandchildren, Hugh Champagne, Karter Haugh, Ryker Tollackson, Luke Haugh and Liliana Haugh.
She was a Grandma to so many. Rest in Peace GRAM.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Hillsboro, with Pastor Thomas Hotek officiating. Burial will be in the Czech’s National Cemetery at Yuba. A time of visitation will be at the First Congregational Church on Friday, July 17, 2026 starting at 9:00 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting with arrangements.
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