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Rotter, Hershel
MADISON - Hershel Rotter, age 84, died on Monday, July 14, 2008, surrounded by family at his home in Madison. He was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Milwaukee, to Samuel Rotter and Jennie Samosky Plotkin. After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, Hershel served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended Marquette University and worked at Joe Plotkin's Deli on Milwaukee's east side. In 1949, Hershel was united in marriage to Arlene Frank. They lived in Madison, and Hershel became a second generation owner of the Frank distribution business, Frank Fruit and later Frank Liquor Co. Hershel is survived by his wife, Arlene; his children, Sharon (Warren) Danziger, Sanford (Susan) Rotter, and Ronald (Cathy) Rotter; grandchildren, Jodi, Jeremy, Benjamin, Erin, and Dinah; brothers, Harvey Rotter and Robert Rotter; a sister, Barbara (Morton) Berkowitz; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judith Schuster. The family is most appreciative that Hershel was fortunate to have such wonderful caregivers which allowed him to spend his last years in his own home. Family and friends will always remember Hershel for his great sense of humor. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with Rabbi Jonathan Baitch officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to the HospiceCare Foundation, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711; Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc., 710 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032; Jewish Social Services, 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI 53719; Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711; or to the charity of one's choice.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Sarbacker, Marilyn C.
VERONA - Marilyn C. Sarbacker, age 78, was born into eternal life on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Four Winds Manor, Verona. She was born on April 18, 1930, in Verona, the daughter of George and Laura (Davidson) Sarbacker. A life-long resident of Verona, she was the daughter of a trucking firm operator and Verona ice delivery man and her Town of Primrose raised mother. Marilyn had an uncanny remembrance of community life, recalling a variety of details of the developing area. She would tell of sharing the ice shavings from her Dad's truck with other children, as well as, who lived where, when, and a chronology of events and relationships that could never be recorded. An inveterate pinochle player, friendly games during family gatherings would seem much more competitive and participative as new and additional players were introduced to the game, through instructional comments made at the expense of other veteran players. She moved from living in the center of Verona only for a short period, to living in downtown Madison. She was a long time employee of Oscar Mayer, working on computers in the 1960s and early 70s, leaving work to care for her father and then mother. Always independent, she then held a variety of jobs in the Verona area. Marilyn is survived by a large number of cousins and friends. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister. Burial will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic cemetery on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 301 N. Main St., Verona, WI 53593. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Four Winds Manor and HospiceCare for their loving care and concern.
Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services Verona Chapel 118 N. Franklin St. (608) 845-6625
Springer, Dolores J.
JEFFERSON - Dolores J. Springer, age 74, of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at her home. She was born on Sept. 29, 1933, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late, George and Lydia (Tisch) Lipski. She married
DuWayne Springer on Sept. 29, 1951, at Priest Rectory in Jefferson. Dolores was a homemaker and a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson. She is survived by her husband, DuWayne; two daughters, Deborah Kylmanen of Jefferson and Diane (Terry) Gard of Oconomowoc; two sons, Daniel (Mary Beth) Springer of Jefferson and Dennis (Mary) Springer of McFarland; nine grandchildren, Mackenzie and Kyle Kylmanen, Jessica and Hailey Gard, Mitchell and Nicole Springer, and Karli, Jacob, and Hannah Springer; and a brother, Robert (Patti) Lipski of Watertown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be a private. Memorials may be given in Dolores' name to Jefferson Rainbow Hospice or to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Schneider-Michaelis Funeral home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Strand, Gordon D.
MADISON - Gordon D. "Gordy" Strand, age 67, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his home. He was born on Nov. 5, 1940, in Madison, the son of Jacob and Geneva (Thorpe) Strand. Gordy married
Ruth Siebert on June 8, 1974. He was a painter and contract estimator for Klein Dickert Co., retiring to Englewood, Fla., in 2004, which he enjoyed. Gordy is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Jayme (Anthony) Paquette of Madison, and Michelle (Kyle) Larson of Middleton; a son, Lyle Siebert of Madison; five grandchildren, Airy-Ann (Angelo) Vieira, Alex Paquette, Karlee Siebert, and Ethan and Olivia Larson; a brother, Norman Strand of Madison; three sisters, Betty Casanova of Stoughton, Shirley Fast of Madison, and Leila Schmudlach of Madison; and foster son, Rick Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, with Chaplain Robert Groth presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. Gordy's family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of HospiceCare.
Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420
Taylor, Laverne "Vern/ Vernie"
WISCONSIN DELLS/ WESPORT - Laverne "Vern/ Vernie" Taylor, age 66, of Wisconsin Dells/ Westport, and most recently of DeForest, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2008, of lung cancer. Vern was born on Jan. 21, 1942, in Waunakee, to Clarence and Pauline (Schumacher) Taylor. Vern grew up in the town of Westport and graduated from Waunakee High School. He was previously employed by Taylor Liquor in Westport and had most recently been employed at Wal-Mart in Baraboo. Vern enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and driving to visit with family. Vern is survived by his brother, Gordon (Dar) of Madison; his sister, Doris (Dick) Noel of Marshall; sisters-in-law, Joan, Donna, Arlene and Jackie; and brother-in-law, Wally Keller; 16 nieces; nine nephews; and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline; his brothers, Joseph, Lloyd, Clarence "Steve, " and Robert "Butch;" his sisters, Mary Jensen and Joan Keller; his brother-in-law, William Jensen; and nieces, Kim, Debbie, and Susie. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the WINN FUNERAL HOME, 5785 Highway Q, Waunakee. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the WINN FUNERAL HOME. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will take place at St. John's Catholic cemetery, Waunakee. The family would like to express a special thank you to Vernie's nieces, Diane and Julie for the special care and concern given to Vernie.
Winn Funeral Home Waunakee (608) 849-4513
Zeese, Robert L.
ELROY - Robert Leonard Zeese, age 84, of Elroy, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008, at his residence in Elroy. He was born on July 29, 1923, to Lenard and Dorothy (Weiss) Zeese in Michigan City, Ind. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 during World War II; serving in Central Europe and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He earned two Overseas Medals, Campaign Medals, three Bronze Battle Stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Robert was united in marriage to Florence Hules on June 7, 1947, at Faith Lutheran Church in Cicero, Ill. They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. He worked 26 years for the Western Electric Company in Cicero, Ill., and also worked as a Wal-Mart greeter until age 82. They lived in Michigan City, Ind., Stickney, Ill., and following retirement lived in Hollywood, Fla., Menomonee Falls, and Elroy. He enjoyed home remodeling, woodworking, and bingo. Robert was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 9496 and the Telephone Pioneers of America, serving as Chapter President in Hollywood, Fla., from 1985 to 1986. Survivors include his wife, Florence of Elroy; three children, Robert (Cynthia) Zeese of Milwaukee, Randall Zeese of Basking Ridge, N.J., and Deborah (John) Weber of Elroy; five grandchildren, Matthew Weber (fiancée, Michele Picard) of Tomah, Patrick (Sarah) Weber of Baraboo, Daniel (Robin) Weber of Camp Douglas, Stacy (Brandon) Macomber of Portage, and Sara Weber (friend, Jay Fitch) of Fredericksburg, Va.; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Violet Zeese of Crown Point, Ind. and Dolores Manfredini of North Riverside, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Zeese. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME, Elroy, with the Rev. Conrad Prell officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Elroy City cemetery. Friends may call at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME, Elroy, on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice Touch of Tomah, 321 Butts Ave., Tomah, WI 54660.
Bauman, Billy J. M.D.
MADISON/ MELBOURNE, FLA. - Billy J. Bauman, M.D., age 80, died following a brief illness on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Ellen and Peter Johnson HospiceCare Residence in Madison. He was born on May 19, 1928, in Jonesboro, Ark., the son of the late William and Sarah (Allen) Bauman, but he spent his early years in South Whitley, Ind. Billy graduated from Indiana University in 1949 and from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1953. Billy was in the U.S. Air Force as a chief flight surgeon from 1953 to 1956. He served as a staff pathologist at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center for 36 years. He also served as medical director of the Dane County Cytology Center and as a forensic pathology consultant to the Dane County Coroner's Office and the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory. Billy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Julie (Hottmann) Bauman; his four children, Felix (Chris) Jaramillo, Helen Harrigan, Teresita (Michael) Crane, and Henry (Jessica Conaway) Bauman; his nine grandchildren, Silas, Atticus, and Adrian Jaramillo, Kelsey and Cutter Harrigan, Alicia and Michael Crane, and Shainah and Morgan Conaway-Bauman; a sister, Barbara (Vernon Campbell) Stookey; and many special cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Ben Bauman; and his two former wives, Norma Bauman and the mother of their four children, Dora Bauman Bakken. A gathering of friends and family in celebration of Billy's life will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the HOSPICECARE CENTER, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison. In lieu of flowers, Billy had requested that memorials be made in his name to The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, 633 W. Main St., Madison, WI 53703.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Services 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Bruer, Dennis
MADISON - Dennis Bruer, age 65, of Madison, died on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at home after a long illness. Dennis was born on March 10, 1943, in Madison, the son of Don and Fran Bruer. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1964. Dennis was united in marriage to Dixie Jean Dulin on Aug. 26, 1967. He worked for the Madison Kipp Corp. for 35 years until his retirement in 1999. Dennis was an avid bowler and golfer until his illness. He was also a big sports fan, especially of NASCAR and the Brewers. Dennis was a loving husband, brother, and uncle. We will all miss his loving antagonism, he always made us laugh. Dennis is survived by his wife, Dixie; parents, Don (Angie) Bruer and Fran Bruer; sisters, Sue Bruer of Sauk City and Abby (Bud) Stoudt of Beaver Dam; brother, Bob (Judy) Bruer of Minn.; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie, in 1946. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites conducted. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from noon until the time of the service.
Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420
Burbach, Alphonse P. "Tuffy"
WATERLOO - Alphonse P. "Tuffy" Burbach, age 89, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Birch Terrace, Fort Atkinson. He was born in Hartington, Neb., on Feb. 28, 1919, son of Adam and Mary (Schmidt) Burbach. He married
Henrietta W. Lange on Jan. 27, 1941, in Hartington, Neb. Tuffy had numerous occupations throughout his life. He farmed from 1941 until 1951; he was a salesman at Kress Packing from 1951 until 1961; he owned the Waterloo Feed Mill from 1960 until 1970; he was a salesman at IDS from 1970 until 1976; a custodian at St. Joe's Catholic Church from 1976 until 1983; and a custodian at Fireman's Park from 1983 until 1993. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waterloo, and a member and past grand knight of the Waterloo Knights of Columbus. He was also active with Lake Mills St. Vincent de Paul, and was involved in the community by serving on the Waterloo City Council, the church council and was a past Jefferson County board member from 1983 until 1992. He is survived by five daughters, Arlyce (Ken) Seston of Sun Prairie, Lou Burbach of Oxford, Carol (Robert) Johnson of Columbia Falls, Mont., Kay (Dan) Radloff of Waterloo, and Jo Lynn (Al) Kegler of Waterloo; five sons, Daniel (Sharon) of Waterloo, Larry (Bev) of Jefferson, Gary (Pat) of Waterloo, Steven (Bonnie) of Columbus and Raymond (Sue) of Waterloo; 35 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Kramer of Hartington, Neb.; two brothers, Marlyn (Hilaria) Burbach of Hartington, Neb., and Bernard (Helen) Burbach of Neliegh, Neb.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his his parents; his wife, Henrietta who died on June 2, 2005; three brothers; and a sister. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Father Thomas Gillespie and the Rev. Father Ronald Rank officiating. A Knights of Columbus Service and Parish Scripture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2008. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery after the service on Friday. Visitation will be at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Friday after 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Pederson Funeral Home, Waterloo is serving the family.
Carncross, Marvel
LODI/ SAUK PRAIRIE - Marvel (nee Unke) Carncross, age 92, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Carncross was born May 27, 1916, to August and Ella (Enge) Unke. After graduating high school in Prairie du Sac, she married
Warren Carncross on March 3, 1939. They farmed in the town of West Point and raised three children, Joyce (Mark) Minor of Morehead, Ky., Phyllis Sitter of Spencer, Iowa, and Gordon (Emily) Carncross of West Point. In addition to family and farming, her interests included the Cheerful Gleaners Sunday school class, teaching children's Sunday school, 4-H leader, and the Peppy 69ers Homemakers' Club. Mrs. Carncross was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; her sister, Vera Enge; and son-in-law, Gary Sitter. She is survived by her children; a brother, Reuben of West Point; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A private family burial service was held, with interment in Garden Bluff cemetery. There will be a public memorial service at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at CONCORDIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City (608) 643-6430
Curtis, Theodore L. "Ted"
BOSCOBEL - Theodore L. "Ted" Curtis, age 75, of rural Boscobel, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel. He was born on April 29, 1933, in Crawford County, the son of Roy and Della (Olson) Curtis. He married
Daisy Anderson on June 1, 1957, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Steuben. She preceded him in death on Nov. 23, 1990. He then married
Hilda Sellner on March 17, 2005, in Apache Junction, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Curtis of Boscobel; two sons, Mark (Tammie) Curtis of South Wayne, Wis., and Nathen (Hayley) Curtis of Boscobel; a daughter, Crystal Curtis and friend, Samuel Desnica, both of West Allis; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Allen (Mary Jo) Curtis of Boscobel; two sisters, Mary Lou Garnsworthy of Prairie du Chien and Altha (Hubert) Lester of Dickinson, N.D.; a brother-in-law, Harlan Hjelter of Viroqua; and a sister-in-law, Patty Curtis of Rosedale, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe Curtis and Daniel Curtis; a sister, Virginia Hjelter; infant twins, Myron and Myra Curtis; and a granddaughter, Callie Jo Curtis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Boscobel, with Pastor Ryan Langner officiating. Burial will be in the Union Hill cemetery in Mount Zion. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the ASSEMBLY OF GOD in Boscobel. Military honors will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion and the Gilbertson-Pitzer V.F.W. both of Boscobel. The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.
Dahmen, Leo
ASHTON/ WAUNAKEE - Leo "Siber" Dahmen, age 72, of Ashton/ Waunakee, died on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born in Ashton on Feb. 28, 1936, to Christian and Anna (Henning) Dahmen. Leo served in the U.S. Army from 1955 until 1963. He was a self-employed painter from 1965 until the present time. Leo was an avid baseball fan. He played baseball as the catcher for a number of teams which included the Ashton CYO and Home Talent teams, as well as teams for the U.S. Army when he was on active duty. Leo followed the Milwaukee Braves and then the Milwaukee Brewers. Leo never missed listening to the games on the radio. Leo's faith was important to him his entire life. He was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton. Leo sang bass in the church choir for 55 years and was a member of the Madison Men's Diocesan Choir as well. Leo is survived by four sisters, Margaret Bong of Brodhead, Georgiana Bruheim of Prairie du Sac, Lenora Matz of Hudson, and Henrietta Wipperfurth of Prairie du Sac; a brother, Francis (Barbara) Dahmen of Orlando, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers-in-law, Norbert Bong, Leonard Bruheim, Clarence Matz and Robert Wipperfurth. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7121 County Trunk K, in Ashton. The Rev. Bud Hollfelder will officiate. Friends may call on Thursday, July 17, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the WINN FUNERAL HOME, 5785 Highway Q. Friends may also call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Winn Funeral Home Waunakee (608) 849-4513
Dawidziak, Julie
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Julie Dawidziak, age 29, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008. She was born Jan. 15, 1979. Julie graduated from Sacramento State University in May 2008, in biological chemistry. She had plans to move with her daughter to Germany for work and study. She was the loving mom of Arriana Bree; cherished daughter of Robert and Jean; sister of Anne (Rob Vehring), Joseph (Ruth), John, and Debra Dawidziak; aunt of Hudson, Ayla, Aidan, Elijah, and Austin; and also survived by other relatives and many, many friends worldwide. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Marie and Sarah. Visitation will be Saturday, July 19, 2008, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., at MOLTHEN-BELL and SONS FUNERAL HOME, South Milwaukee, with a celebration of Julie's life at 6 p.m. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials for Arriana Bree's education are appreciated.
Molthen-Bell and Sons Funeral Home 700 Milwaukee Ave. South Milwaukee (414) 762-0154
