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Mehl, Walter John
SUN CITY, ARIZ. - Walter John Mehl, passed away on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005. Walter was born in Milwaukee, on Aug. 7, 1916, and graduated from Wauwatosa High School. He received his Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's degrees from the University of Wisconsin and was ordained as an elder in the University Presbyterian Church. He was president of the University Religious Council and the Student Athletic Council. He won Big Ten and National Championships and set records at one and two miles and cross country. He was elected to the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame and the Drake Relays Hall of Fame. Walter and Ruth Current were married
in 1946, in Madison. Walter served in the Navy during World War II. He was on the staff of the University of Wisconsin, Southern Illinois University and the University of New Mexico in Gallup, N.M. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and served churches in Ringoes, N.J., Shelbyville and Edwardsville, Ill., and Gallup, N.M., before coming to Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City in 1976, where he served until he retired in 1980. He served as moderator of Grand Canyon Presbytery. During his retirement years, Walter volunteered at the Westside Food Bank, participated in the Crop Walks for the Hungry and was an active member and officer in the United Nations Association. Walter is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son, John; and two daughters, Christine and Barbara Aglaia; and five grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to Westside Food Bank or Faith Presbyterian Church.
Aide, Kathleen Richter
MUSCODA - Kathleen Richter Aide, age 83, of Muscoda, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at her residence. She was born May 13, 1922, in Highland the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth (Kroll) Richter. On Oct. 15, 1941, Kathleen married
Wilford Aide in Highland. Together they raised eight children. She worked as a caregiver for many children besides her own for many years. Kathleen was very active at St. Vincent de Paul, the Sand Branch Homemaker's Club, and a 4-H leader for Green Meadows. Kathleen is survived by eight children, Joan Rue of Port Orange, Fla., Judy (Ralph) Weichbrod of Blue River, Mary (Jim) Keys of Port Orange, Fla., Carol (Jim) Horkan of Reedsburg, Gerry (Becky) Aide of Muscoda, Alice Aide of Port Orange, Fla., Dean (Susan) Aide of Richland Center, Jackie (Randy) Ringelstetter of Lone Rock; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilford; sisters, Alma Jenkins and Mildred Ley; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Francis and Mary Aide. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH with Father Roger Taylor officiating with burial to follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic cemetery. Friends may call at the GODAGER FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a parish rosary to be held at 6 p.m., and again at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Godager Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. prattfuneralservice.com
Antonie, Celestine Joseph
MADISON - Celestine Joseph Antonie, age 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, of cancer. Whether you knew him as Cel, CJ, Joe, Tony, Dad or Grandpa, you knew he made this a better place for having been here. Cel was born in Hayes, Kan., on April 30, 1917, to Peter and Caroline (Karlin) Antonie. When he was seven years old, the family sold their farm and moved to Wisconsin, eventually settling in Two Rivers. He graduated from high school as an honor student, acclaimed football and baseball player, and was the first of his family to go on to college, attending the University of Wisconsin. His college career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served as a decorated B-17 navigator, flying 25 missions from North Africa to Italy, Greece, Germany and Bulgaria. While on leave in Two Rivers before going over seas, Cel met and married
the love of his life, Betty (Heinrich), and they enjoyed more than 62 years of marriage. After the war, he completed his master's degree and chose to become a science teacher at Madison West High School, much to the delight of the many students over the course of his 30-year career for whom science classes, especially biology, became something to look forward to. As a teacher at West, he also served as a football coach and was the schools first athletic director, combining his love of teaching with his love of sports. Many of his former students stayed in contact with him to let him know that their careers and personal lives were influenced by him. Cel was an avid gardener who always planted more than he needed and relished giving the excess produce away to neighbors, friends or just putting it out by the curb for anyone to take. He loved to cook, once winning a local newspaper recipe contest with a "family favorite" that until then the family had never eaten. However, fishing was his real avocation. As a young man he fashioned his own wooden baits and cherished the Pflueger Supreme reel his young bride surprised him with. In 1964, he started a family tradition of traveling to Red Lake, Ontario, for a yearly fishing trip and celebrated the 40-year anniversary by catching a walleye on the last pass of his last trip in 2004. Cel helped build his family's home, across from Midvale School, in 1952 from plans he drew up. From that home, he was a devoted member of Queen of Peace Church, an active participant in the Westmorland neighborhood, and a favorite neighbor to youngsters who wanted to know more about the bugs they found. He was a wonderful mentor, teaching those around him that compassion and understanding are the keys to strong relationships. Cel will be remembered as a person who had a story or joke for every occasion, often telling a joke in his last days to ease the grief everyone was feeling. He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Peter (Kristin) of Black Earth, Linda (Wayne) Antonie-Lusk of Madison, Ellen (Michael) Hamm of Seattle, Wash., and Roger (Debra) of Mission Viejo, Calif.; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Carolyn and Patrick Antonie, Brian (Lindsay), Alex and Peter Hofsteen, Ian and Logan Hamrn, and Heather, Laura and Steven Antonie; brothers, Lawrence, Felix (Grace) and Jerome (Eunice) Antonie; sisters, Mary CaIdwell and Sr. Marcia Anionic; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph and Cyril; and sisters, Rose Cretton and Ann Carley. The family wishes to thank the many doctors and nurses who cared for Cel during his last years, HospiceCare of Dane county (Kris, Kelly and Claudia) for easing his pain and helping him on his journey, and "DJ", Cel's special care giver for tender care and loving support in his last days. A Memorial Mass will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Drive, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, with Father Todd Van Natta officiating. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic cemetery with military honors. Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to memorials that will be designated at a later date. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Brechler, Virgil L.
BOSCOBEL - Virgil L. Brechler, age 87, of rural Boscobel, passed away on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 11, 1917, in Marion Township, Grant County, the son of Louis G. and Louisa (Wellner) Brechler. He married
Thelma Dempsey on Oct. 14, 1948, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. Virgil farmed his whole life on the family farm in Marion Township. He is survived by his wife, Thelma of Boscobel; two sisters, Lorraine Maag of Woodman, and Evelyn Gebhard of Boscobel; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Charlotte Dempsey of Fennimore. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers-in-law, Arno Gebhard, Edwin Maag, Darrell Dempsey and Vernon Peterson; and a sister-in-law, Vivian Peterson. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the KENDALL FUNERAL HOME in Boscobel, Pastor Roger Hawthorne officiating, with burial in the Boscobel cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the KENDALL FUNERAL HOME in Boscobel.
Campbell, Duane Allyn
SAUK PRAIRIE - Duane Allyn Campbell, age 83, left this earth on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, with his wife and family at his side in the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1922, in Madison. He was the eldest son of Leon L. Campbell and Mabel (Reiner) Campbell. After graduating from East High School, Duane fought in World War II with the 7th Army in the European Theater from 1943 to 1945. He returned home after the war ended and earned his master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was joined in marriage to June Claire Stelter on June 10, 1950, and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this summer. Duane retired from state service in 1985 after a long career of dedicated and meritorious service as the state director of the Bureau of Child Support. Following retirement in 1985, June and Duane moved to Sauk City to live in the area they and their children adored. Duane enjoyed a lifelong love of model airplane building, fishing and the outdoors. He was also an avid reader, philosopher and poet. Duane is survived by his loving wife, June; and their five children, Jana (Mike) Albers of Grand Rapids, Minn., Judith (Jim) Shomberg of Mazomanie, Brian (Karen) Campbell of McFarland, Jean Campbell of Abilene, Texas, and Bruce Campbell of Madison. He leaves behind five beloved grandchildren, Lauren Campbell, James Cole Shomberg, Elle Albers, Erin Campbell and Tess Campbell. He is also survived by his sister, Delores (Bob) Wolf, and many nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, John Archibald Campbell. Duane has joined his lifelong friend, Gordon Shold, and his fallen comrades of the 7th Army in the great beyond. Duane was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac. A private family funeral and interment will take place at the Prairie du Sac cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send charitable donations to either the St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326; or the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. Relatives and friends are encouraged to call and visit June in the coming weeks. With myriad kindred born on high, I meet each dawning sun of summertime. Until, each day is done, and then, in autumn's darkening hush, with fluttering crimson heart, I fall, with the earth to be, as one. And then, when the winter's cold winds blow I leave my spirit tracks in the snow. - by Duane Campbell
Cunningham, Janet Elaine
CAMBRIDGE - Janet Elaine Cunningham, age 70, of Cambridge, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Madison, after her battle with cancer. Janet was born in Janesville, Minn., on June 8, 1935, the daughter of Martin and Mabel (Buchholtz) Dimmel. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1952. On May 16, 1953, Janet married
Robert A. Cunningham Sr. in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Janet worked for 15 years as a unit secretary at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of East Koshkonong Lutheran Church and it's Light Circle. Janet loved watching her grandchildren participate in their activities, going to all their football and basketball games, golf matches and dance recitals. She was also the main cook for deer hunting. Janet and her husband Bob planted a large garden every year and lots of people were recipients of their excess produce. She made her granddaughters' favorite applesauce and pickle relish, and could also be counted on to bring her homemade pickles to every potluck. Another of Janet's pleasures in life was her music, she was an accompanist for the children's choir at East Koshkonong Church and had an organ and piano in her home so she could play just for the joy it brought her. Bob and Janet enjoyed traveling, going to Hawaii for their 25th anniversary and taking a trip every year to visit their daughter and other relatives in Texas. Surviving are her husband, Robert A. Cunningham Sr. of Cambridge; her daughter and son along with their spouses, Patricia and Barney Shows of Bellville, Texas, and Robert Jr. and Kathy Cunningham of Cambridge; five grandchildren, Michael Cunningham of Columbus, Shaun Cunningham of Cambridge, Christen Cunningham of Cambridge, Clint Shows of Houston, Texas, and Melinda Grant of Austin, Texas; a great-granddaughter, Abby Grant of Austin, Texas; her brother and his wife, Wayne and Shirley Dimmel of Bellville, Texas; and her sisters, Sharon McClary of Cambridge, and Karen Vethe and her husband Don of Cambridge. Janet is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law, Roger McClary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 3 p.m. at EAST KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cambridge, with the Rev. Clint Schnekloth officiating. Burial will follow in East Koshkonong cemetery, Town of Christiana. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at NITARDY FUNERAL HOME, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, and after 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church until the services. Those wishing to express their sympathy may wish to consider memorials to East Koshkonong Lutheran Church or HospiceCare, Inc. of Madison.
Dye, Jeffrey L.
MADISON - Jeffrey L. Dye, age 47, of Madison, died on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Madison on Jan. 14, 1958, to Marion (Ort) and Clarence Dye. Jeff met his future wife, Lisa, on April 3, 1976. After graduation, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to take a position with Texas Instruments in 1980. He worked several years in their defense contract area. Jeff was married
to Elizabeth "Lisa" Statz on May 16, 1981, at St. Mary's of Pine Bluff Catholic Church. Lisa joined him in Dallas the day after their wedding and moved home to Madison in 1995. After Jeff earned his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification, he worked for Famous Footwear and TDS Metrocom. He loved animals, the outdoors, his backyard and beautiful garden, camping, fishing and playing with their dogs along with traveling, music and attending performing arts. He was a true gentleman with an endearing sense of humor. Jeff enjoyed many long-lasting close friendships and was dearly cherished by his family and friends. Jeff is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Lisa" Dye; his sister, Sherene (Wayne) Wigdal of Fitchburg and their family; his brother, Richard (Joyce) Rejret of Watertown and their family; his brothers-in-law, Dave (Joann) Statz of Cross Plains, and their sons, and Mark Statz of Blue Mounds; and his sister-in-law, Jeanne (Bryan) Poast of Black Earth and their daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Marshall and Clarence Dye; his brother, Charles "Butch" Dye; his sister, Tina Dye; and Lisa's parents, DuWayne "Butch" and Loretta Statz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at ST. MARY'S OF PINE BLUFF CATHOLIC CHURCH with Father Rick Heilman, Monsignor Michael Burke and Father Jay Poster from St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Madison con-celebrating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery in Mount Horeb, next to his father and mother-in-law. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept, 1, 2005, at the ELLESTAD FUNERAL HOME, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb. A memorial fund is being established, in care of: Jeffrey Dye Memorial Fund, in lieu of flowers. Jeff, you made us laugh. We love you! You will be forever in our hearts. (608) 437-5077 www.ellestadfuneralhome.com
Flaherty, Donald M.
MADISON - Donald M. Flaherty, age 76, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, after a short illness. He was born on Dec. 14, 1928, in Janesville the son of George and Mabel (Hutton) Flaherty. At 16, Don enlisted in the United States Navy and served in Korea. He was a Damage Controlman aboard the Destroyer USS Halsey Powell and the USS Missouri ("Mighty Mo"). He was severely wounded on Feb. 26, 1952, and awarded the Bronze Star for heroism. He returned to the States to recover and start a family. He did just that. Don was a motor vehicle inspector for the Wisconsin State Patrol and finished his career with the Department of Transportation where he retired after 18 years. Don was a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Zor Camel Patrol where he was president in 1990. Don loved the outdoors with his passion being to hunt and fish. He was very knowledgeable with firearms and was awarded several medals for sharp-shooting. He was a life long member of the Winnequa Gun Club and friends say he was an incredible shot. Don started to golf and won several 1st and 2nd place amputee golf events. He loved football and baseball and yelling at the TV when they were on! He married
Patricia M. Fleck of Milwaukee on June 30, 1956, and enjoyed 42 beautiful years together before her passing. He is survived by their three children, David (Paula) Flaherty of Madison, Michael Flaherty of Poynette, and Carrie (Frank) Abela of Rio. He had five grandchildren, Jason Sabtier, Jessica, James and Elizabeth Abela, and Maribeth of Brooklyn, N.Y. Don loved to watch movies and spend time with his loving friend and companion, Etta Mae Smith. She was his light to the end. Funeral services will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Father Roger Nilles officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Don's family would like to thank the Don and Marilyn Hospice Care Center for all their support and professional care. God bless. Don will be missed dearly by his family and friends and all those he had touched. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com
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Hunsinger, Pearl May
MADISON - Pearl May Hunsinger, age 90, passed away on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at the St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on May 5, 1915, in Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Orville Wilbur and Mary Violet (Mays) York. Pearl was united in marriage to Ralph Howard Hunsinger in Belvidere, Ill., in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1991. She enjoyed traveling, especially to different cities and towns to browse the shops. Pearl is survived by two daughters, Donna S. (Bob) Reese of Middleton, and Mary J. (Richard) Greaves of Jerseyville, Ill.; a son, Ralph Howard (Glenna) Hunsinger of Apex, N.C.; six grandchildren, Carrie Shaw, Heather Friedline, Andrew Hunsinger, Timothy Hunsinger, Scott Adams and Ryan Adams; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Paul York of Indianapolis, Ind. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, with the Rev. Harold Zimmick presiding. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Care Center. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com
Ibach, Paul E.
LUXEMBURG - Paul E. Ibach, age 75, of Luxemburg, Wis., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005. He was born in Eau Claire on Feb. 14, 1930, to Herbert F. and Belva A. (Rohrer) Ibach. He grew up in Madison, and attended Madison West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his undergraduate and Law degrees. He was an attorney, licensed to practice in Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida, and a member of the bar associations in each of these states. In 1962, Paul was hired by the Imperial Shrine of North America to establish an in-house legal department at the International Shrine Headquarters, Chicago, Ill. He moved with the headquarters to Tampa, Fla., in 1980 and continued to serve as assistant general counsel until his retirement in 1996. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the United States Army there from 1954 until 1955. He married
Ruth Ann Gay in Madison on June 4, 1955. He was a member of the Euclid Lodge, International Order of Free Masons. He was also a former member of the Tabala Shrine Temple, Rockford, Ill.; Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Fla.; Beja Shrine Temple, Green Bay; and the Royal Order of Jesters. Paul was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. He was a founding member of the Naperville Congregational Church in Naperville, Ill. He was active in the church until 1980, when he left the Chicago area. He was an avid University of Wisconsin Badgers fan, holding season football tickets his entire life, with the exception of the time that he resided in Florida. He was an equally staunch lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, which was exemplified by his move to Green Bay upon his retirement. He regularly attended their football practices and games with his sons, Mark and Drew Ibach and his grandson, Christopher Paul Stoddard. His love of the Badgers and Packers was surpassed only by his love for his family. He took control of his family's ancestral home, the Ibach house in Alma in 1986, after the passing of his aunt Esther M. Ibach, who resided there for most of her life. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, who imbued his love of sports to his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; his brother, Dr. Harold F. Ibach and his wife, Martha Ibach of Austin, Texas; his sons, Mark D. Ibach of Downers Grove, Ill., Drew H. Ibach and his wife, Elisabet of Cochrane; daughters, Paula G. Stoddard of Glenview, Ill., Darcy L. Ibach Suhadolnik and her husband, William L. Suhadolnik of Glenview, Ill.; grandsons, Christopher Paul Stoddard, Nicholas S. Suhadolnik and Daniel D. Suhadolnik; and nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert in 1969; and his mother, Belva in 1991. A Masonic service will be held at the TALBOTT FAMILY FUNERAL HOME located at 340 N. State Highway 35 in Alma at noon followed by open visitation with services at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005. Interment will be immediately following the service at the Alma cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (reference General Operating Fund), 8473 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154; or the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, 1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711.
Kapral, Irene Elizabeth
COLUMBUS - Irene Elizabeth Kapral, age 86, of Columbus, formerly of Deerfield, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. Irene was born in Elsie, Mich., on Dec. 1, 1918, the daughter of Elwood and Alice (Teets) Mole. She graduated from high school in Elsie, Mich. In 1942, Irene married
Paul J. Kapral at St. John's Catholic Church in Michigan. Paul preceded Irene in death on July 25, 2005. Paul and Irene move to the Deerfield area in 1959 to raise mint. Irene was an active farm wife. She worked at Deerfield High School as a teacher's aide. Irene was a former member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cambridge and the Catholic Church of Markesan. She was a self-taught organ player who loved playing the organ and spending time with her family. Surviving are son, Richard (Brenda) Kapral of Deerfield; daughters, Betty (Vernon) Duckert of Cambridge, and Sandra (David) Kerski of Eden Prairie, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Jan Kapral of Markesan; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn (Ron) Matsnic and Peggy Binger, both of Michigan; and brother, Gerry (Gert) Mole of Florida. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Bob Kapral; and two brothers, Jack and Robert J. Mole. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 10 a.m. at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, Cambridge, with Father Dan Volkert celebrating. Burial will follow in Kroghville cemetery, Town of Lake Mills. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at NITARDY FUNERAL HOME, Cambridge and after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the services. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff and residents of the Columbus Care Center, where Irene resided for the last 12 years. Those wishing to express their sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Heart Association.
