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Desjarlais, Robert L.
COLUMBUS - Robert L. Desjarlais, 51 years, of W12168 Lange Road, Columbus, Township of Elba in Dodge County, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. Robert was born the son of Clifford and Beverly (Baker) Desjarlais Jr. on May 12, 1957, in Columbus. He was married
to Julie Lang on Nov. 1, 1980 in Columbus. He was a 1975 graduate of Columbus High School. After graduation, he was employed with Growmark F.S. in Columbus. He was later employed with the Jones Mail Service and most recently with Estes Express Lines in Columbus. Robert was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed Canadian fishing trips. He also enjoyed taking family trips to Florida. Robert also was a Badgers basketball and Packers fan. Robert is survived by his wife, Julie of Columbus; his mother, Beverly Desjarlais of Beaver Dam; his daughter, Emily (Anthony) Kosterman of Columbus, of whom he was so very proud; his sisters and brothers: Nina (Ron) Warren of Beaver Dam, Tom (Joan) Desjarlais of Hakah, Minn., Debbie (Mike) Rusch of Fort Atkinson, Daisy (Richard) Williams of Fall River, Bonnie Bulgrin of Naperville, Ill. and Dave Desjarlais of Columbus; brother-in-law, Dale Bennett of Beaver Dam; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; a brother, Mike; a sister, Bernie Bennett; and his father-in-law, Donald Lang. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 313 W Prairie St., Columbus with the Rev. Lee Zortman officiating. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2008, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the church. The Zeidler Funeral Home in Columbus is serving the family.
Eschenbach, Blanche R.
BARABOO - Blanche R. Eschenbach, age 96, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008, at St. Clare Hospital. She is survived by many relatives and friends. Blanche was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle; her infant twin daughters, June and Joan; her son, Gene; and brothers, LaVerne, Thomas, Pearson "Pete, " and Merle "Mike" Spencer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Baraboo, with Pastor Doug Fauth officiating. Interment will follow in the Walnut Hill cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the REDLIN FUNERAL HOME, 401 Madison Ave., Baraboo, and on Thursday, at the church, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Fink, Evelyn Ronan RN
WAUNAKEE - Evelyn Ronan Fink, RN, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, residing recently at Waunakee Manor. She was formerly of Whitefish Bay, Richland Center, and Madison. Evelyn was born April 11, 1919. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Fink; loving mother of Edward J. (Diane) of Madison, William R. (Ellen) of Woodstock, Ga., Virginia M. Bowen of Cedarburg, Daniel R, (Nancy) of Eau Claire, Mary Beth Barnett of Chandler, Ariz., Thomas A. (Mary) of Verona, and David M. (Anne) of Middleton; further survived by her very special grandchildren, Matthew Fink (Shandra Petersen), Kristine (Scott) Prugh, David (Suze) Fink, Alison (John) Thompson, Michael Fink, Larry (Pam) Bowen, Lynda (Ricardo Zambrano) Bowen, Matthew (Kristin) Bowen, Monica (Carl) Cerletty, Danielle Fink, Alexis Fink, Hannah (Mike) Ross, Gillian Barnett, Costin Fink, Nolan Fink, and Devon and Nicholas Fink; the proud great grandmother of Maxwell and Mason Fink, Ronan, Fiona, and Margaret "Maisie" Prugh, Jake and Kate Thompson, Ava and Sophia Bowen, Xavier Zambrano, Sophia Cerletty, and Dale and Jack Ross; also survived by loving sisters-in-law, Shirley Fink Kersey, Shirley Knapp Ronan, and Shirley Pelishek; and many attentive and caring nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Eleanor (Clermont) Ronan; and by eight siblings, Mary Lechnir, Kathleen Hayes, Engrete Ronan (Sr. John Nepomucene, OP), John Ronan, James Ronan, Margaret Wildt, Elizabeth Ronan, and Jane Ronan. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing (Milwaukee), and was very proud of her involvement with Ladies of Charity in Milwaukee, the Red Cross and Hospice in Richland Center. She retired from nursing to raise her family, and after moving to Richland Center, renewed her career as a nurse for the Richland School District. She was a faithful Catholic, proud of being Irish, active in her former parishes (St. Mary in Richland Center and St. Monica's in Whitefish Bay), the Republican Party and to the end was an avid follower of all things political. She had a thirst for knowledge and encouraged her family to read, spell and speak correctly, use proper grammar, observe appropriate etiquette, and avoid germs. She loved to read and discuss politics. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008, at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church. A Rosary service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St Mary's Catholic cemetery, Richland Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Maria Goretti School or HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.
Evelyn was a joy and comfort to all who knew her, sharing laughs and stories with many. "This bus is leaving!"
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Hansen, Nell
MADISON/ ORLANDO, FLA. - The family and friends of the late Nell Hansen will celebrate her life of caring and friendship on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 10 a.m. at QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, corner of Mineral Point Road and Holly Avenue. Nell was the widow of longtime Madison pharmacist Dick Hansen. She passed away in Orlando, Fla., on April 1, of this year. The full obituary appeared on April 13, 2008.
Holmes, Sharon L.
BOSCOBEL/ PORTAGE - Sharon L. Holmes, age 67 of Portage and formerly of Boscobel, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008, surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on Dec. 3 1940, in Boscobel, the daughter of Anson and Lila (Nemitz) Rice Jr. She married
John Holmes on March 11, 1962, at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel. She is survived by her husband, John Holmes of Portage; a daughter, Christine (Daniel) Stanko of Fennimore; a son, David (Tammy) Holmes of Portage; four grandsons; and a sister, Nancy (David) Rutherford of Boscobel. She was preceded in death by her parents; along with two brothers, Anson Rice III and Gaylord Rice. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the KENDALL FUNERAL HOME in Boscobel. Pastor Stan Pegram officiating. Burial in the Boscobel cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the KENDALL FUNERAL HOME in Boscobel.
Jewell, Jeanette B.
MADISON - Jeanette B. Jewell, age 66, of Madison, suddenly passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2008. She was born June 11, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of Frank and Esther Brown. She married
Dr. Richard Jewell on April 15, 1962. She is survived and will be missed by her husband, Richard; her children, Todd and Lisa; her sisters, Janice Word and Tracy Clodfelter; and her grandchildren, Paige and Sean. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Frank Jr.; and her infant daughter, Kimberly. A loving mother and companion during her life, Jeanette enjoyed the company of her friends and watching her grandkids and nieces, Kelsey and Allie, grow in this world. She assisted and supported her husband in the growth of his dental practice and was always at his side during his work with the Shriner's. Always one with a smile on her face and a pleasant word for friends and strangers alike. Jeanette struggled with diabetes most of her life, and most recently breast cancer. She was a woman of enduring courage and strength. She will be forever loved, forever missed. A memorial service will be on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 1 p.m. at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL, 705 Femrite Drive, Monona, with the interment of her cremated remains there as well. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in her name to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the Shriner's Hospital for Children.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Kubly, Naomi
SUN PRAIRIE - Naomi Kubly, age 74, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's paper. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cress Funeral and Cremation Service.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 837-9054
Kunzke, Hans Joachim
LAKE MILLS - Hans Joachim Kunzke, age 88, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008. He was born in Riesa, Germany, to Martha Hulda (Eberhard) and Hermann Berthold Kunzke. He attended university in Stuttgart, earning advanced degrees in mathematics and physics. Hans served with distinction in the German Army, including the Afrikakorps, from 1939 until 1945, earning a Knight's Cross with oak leaves, the German military's highest honor. Hans married
Elisabeth (Herbert) on March 25, 1955, in Nuremburg, Germany. Hans and Li and their two children immigrated to the United States in 1960, where Hans continued his career as an electronics engineer in the aerospace industry in southern California. Hans was a pioneer in the fields of television, computers, and aerospace. In 1978, Hans and Li moved to Lake Mills. Hans is survived by his wife, Li; daughter, Katja Kunzke of Madison; son, Peter Kunzke of Hawthorne, Nev.; brother, Carl Heinz Kunzke of Dornstetten - Aach, Germany; granddaughter, Katey Kunzke-Toman of Madison; and granddaughter, Halle Kunzke-Anderson of Madison. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife's parents; and an older brother, Herbert Kunzke. An open house honoring Hans's life will be held at his home in Lake Mills, 532 N. Main St., on Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice of Jefferson County or the Jefferson County Humane Society. The family wishes to thank the staff of Rainbow Hospice and Brook Gardens Assisted Living Facility for their exceptional care and kindness during Hans's last days.
"Daddy: You showed me how to be strong and taught me how to be brave. I'm grateful."
Lovan, Anh
MADISON - Anh Lovan, 1929-2008, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Thick Lovan; five sons; three daughters; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 3 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME.
Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420
Miller, Loretta K.
MADISON - Loretta K. Miller, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Oakwood Village West, in Madison. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Highway, Madison, with a visitation from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. A full obituary will follow in the Wednesday edition.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Miller, Mildred A.
STOUGHTON - Mildred A. "Millie" Miller, age 68, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on Jan. 21, 1940, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Albert and Nellie Bellamy. Mildred and Roger were married
on Aug. 31, 1957, and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She was a beautician in Stoughton for many years, she owned Shear Teknique salon, and also worked at Skaalen Home. She worked at Wal-Mart and was manager of Stoughton Arms Apartments. Millie and Roger retired to Snow-to-Sun Park in Weslaco, Texas. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Millie is survived by her husband, Roger; sons, Scott Miller, Marty (Penny) Miller, Michael (Rhonda) Miller, Shane (Miriam) Shultz, and Kiley (Brooke) Bellamy; five grandchildren, Blake Miller, Samantha Miller, Austin Miller, Riese Miller, and Riley Miller; sister, Evelyn Mullen; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Miller; parents, Albert and Nellie Bellamy; brother, Jerry (Ruth) Bellamy; and sister, Cheryl Bellamy. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 6 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Centers 1358 Highway 51 (608) 873-4590
Noltemeyer, Jayne Ellen
DEFOREST - Jayne Ellen Noltemeyer, age 46, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at her home in DeForest. She was born on Sept. 25, 1961, the daughter of Wayne and Nelda (Midthun) Noltemeyer in Madison. She graduated from DeForest High School in 1980. For many years her main profession was as a waitress. Jayne loved making quilts, doing counted cross stitch, and baking for her family. On May 25, 2001, Jayne married
Jeffrey Mountford in St. Petersburg, Fla. Jayne loved her cats, Baby and Ernie Bernie. She also enjoyed fishing up north at the family cottage. Jayne is survived by her parents, Wayne and Nelda Noltemeyer of DeForest; brother, Tim (Renee) Noltemeyer of DeForest; nieces, Jenna and Sara Noltemeyer; nephew, Timothy Noltemeyer Jr.; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Jayne was preceded in death by her brother, Brian Noltemeyer, on April 2, 2003; her maternal grandparents, Nels and Evelyn Midthun; and paternal grandparents, Wilbur and Inez Noltemeyer. Funeral services will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 220 S. Main St., DeForest, on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jerry A. Olson officiating. Burial will follow at North Windsor cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 1 p.m. until time of services. Jayne was a very generous and loving person and will be greatly missed by her family.
Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6924 Lake Road Windsor/ DeForest Chapel (608) 846-4250
Schauff, LeRoy H.
CASSVILLE - LeRoy H. Schauff, age 88, of Cassville, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH in Cassville, with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Settlement cemetery, Cassville Township. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME in Cassville. Family and friends may also call on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mary's Settlement cemetery, Cassville Rescue Squad and Fire Department.
Shaina Lea Davenport
July 8, 1984 - Feb. 18, 1999
It's been 10 long and hard years since your last birthday. We all miss you and love you so much. Happy 24th Birthday, "Baby Girl" Love, Mom and Travis
Steffes, Connie Jean (nee Schneeberg)
MADISON - Connie Jean Steffes died unexpectedly at her home in Madison on Friday, July 4, 2008. Connie was born in Oconomowoc on April 26, 1959, the daughter of Kyle Raymond and the late Shirley Loretta (Weaver) Schneeberg Sr. Devoted to her family, Connie worked hard to raise three children and helped with her grandchildren. Connie worked at Belmont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center as a nursing assistant. Connie enjoyed her times that she shared with her children and grandchildren. Connie is survived by a son, Jason (Edith) Engelhart; and two daughters, Beth Ann (fiancée Larry) Engelhart and Jennifer (Robert) Aki
ns all of Madison; 11 grandchildren; her father, Kyle Schneeberg Sr. of Mesa, Ariz.; 4 brothers, Kyle Jr. of DeForest, Jeffrey (Julie) of Madison, Timothy (Chris) of Sun Prairie and Travis (Denise) Schneeberg of Cottage Grove; and a sister, Brenda Schneeberg of DeForest. Connie was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley on Oct. 1, 2007; and a grandchild, Nacashia
Engelhart. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008, at the CHRISTIAN FAITH MORAVIAN CHURCH, 805 E. Holum St., DeForest, with the Rev. Kurt Liebenow officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace (608) 837-9054
Storlid, Gary A.
DEERFIELD - Gary A. Storlid, age 67, died on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Center. A gathering of family and friends is being planned for Thursday, July 10, 2008, with a celebration of Gary's life on Friday, July 11, 2008. A full obituary will appear on Wednesday.
Olson Holzhuter Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 201 Bue St., Deerfield (608) 764-5369
Stumpf, Carl E.
MADISON - Carl E. Stumpf, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on Sunday, July 6, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. Father Roger Nilles will officiate the Mass. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison and also at the CHURCH on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. A complete obituary notice will appear in Wednesday's paper.
Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Service 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257
Walters, Edward Gerald "Ed"
MADISON - Edward Gerald "Ed" Walters passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008, at Belmont Care and Rehabilitation Center at age 66. Ed was born on Jan. 12, 1942, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Edward C and Doris (Becker) Walters. He was one of three children surviving to adulthood. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1960 and then graduated from UW-Steven's Point in 1966. Ed had always known he was an artist; his dilemma was choosing music over visual art. He decided in college to become a professional musician and draw and paint in his spare time. He then received a master's degree in piano performance at UW-Madison in 1969. He played in several jazz bands and may yet be remembered for his rendition of "Over the Rainbow" at the Ovens of Brittany at Shorewood. In 1977, he joined the music faculty at Edgewood College and continued to teach private piano lessons. Many of his students remain close personal friends today. He traveled as the primary accompanist for the Lakeview Chorale on its European choir trips in 1983, 1986, and 1989. The choir also traveled to Mexico in 1988. After the choir disbanded, Ed made three additional trips as a duo with Hiromi Kuwata, Jonathan Oberby, and Debra Kaltowski. He developed a love for photography during these years and enjoyed making presentations to his friends afterwards. He and his close friend, Don Bower shared 42 years together. They enjoyed attending concerts, attending and giving parties, hosting visitors from other countries in their home, and collecting and selling antiques. After his 2001 retirement from Edgewood, Ed began painting as if to make up for lost time. His body of work produced an art show in 2004 for the annual Alzheimer's conference. He presented another show in downtown Madison about a year later. Ed was a member of the Sonneck Society for American Music, the College Music Society, Music Teacher's National Association, and the American Association of University Professors. He is survived by his mother, Doris Walters of Wisconsin Rapids; sisters, Joanne Fischer of Wisconsin Rapids, and Barbara (Bruce) of Mukwonago; his close friend, Don S. Bower; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to the many friends who have been so helpful during this difficult time. Also thanks to the University Hospital doctors, nurses, and ACE Society; the Alzheimer's Association; and the North East Senior Coalition. A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, at 11 a.m. Pastor Jerry Amstutz will officiate the service. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, South Central Wisconsin Chapter, 517 N. Segoe Road, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53704.
Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257
