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Moreland, Leah H.
BELLEVILLE - Leah H. Moreland, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at HospiceCare Inc., in Fitchburg. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, Belleville.
Newburg, Arlan E. "Chub"
MADISON/ BANGOR/ LA CROSSE - Arlan E. "Chub" Newburg, age 76, of Madison, formerly of Bangor and La Crosse, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at University Hospital in Madison. He was born June 29, 1932, in Bangor, to Elmer and Agnes (Kneifl) Newburg. Arlan was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. On April 21, 1956, he married
Delores Schroeder at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. Arlan was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bangor, the Anderson-Good American Legion Post 40 of Bangor, the Bangor Rod and Gun Club, and the Bangor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8278, where he was past-commander. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and attending his grandchildren's sports and school activities. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Delores; four children, Mark (Wendy) Newburg of Madison, Dr. Julie (Pat Bralick) Newburg of Pueblo, Colo., Michael (Sue) Newburg of Maple Grove, Minn., and Kent (Stephanie) Newburg of Farmington, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Cory, Alex, Alyssa, Mitchell, Nicholas, Kyra, and Danica; a sister, Joyce Michaels of Kenosha; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerhard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 10 a.m. at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 16th Ave. So., Bangor. Father Bob Hegenbarth will officiate. Following the service, military honors will be performed by the Bangor American Legion Post 40 and the U.S. Military Funeral Honors Program. Burial will be held at a later date in Fairview cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The family will be making donations in Arlan's memory to various sports organizations. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please designate your memorial to any of the following sports choices: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, or soccer. Jandt Funeral Home, Bangor, is in charge of arrangements.
Peloquin, Stanley J.
MADISON - Stanley J. Peloquin, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008, surrounded by family at HospiceCare in Fitchburg, having celebrated his 87th birthday on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin in the Departments of Horticulture and Genetics, he was a world-renowned potato geneticist and breeder. His work contributed significantly to understanding fundamental mechanisms of chromosome manipulation and behavior. His broad interests and visionary insights uniquely merged basic and applied research yielding answers to problems of world hunger. He was born in Baron, Wis., on July 22, 1921, to a family of teachers. He received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from River Falls State College. After service aboard a naval destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II, he returned to earn a master's in biology from Marquette University followed by a second master's and a doctorate in genetics from UW-Madison. He taught biology at Marquette University for five years before joining the UW-Madison genetics department in 1957. His position required him to spend the summers at the Experiment Station in Door County. This led to the acquisition of a cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan. The cottage has served for more than 50 years as a delightful holiday retreat and venue for family gatherings. Since 1962, he held a joint appointment in horticulture and genetics. In retirement since 1994, he remained active in his field while enjoying the opportunity for world wide travel with his wife, Virgie, and to spiritedly support University of Wisconsin football and basketball - he had season tickets for more than 40 years! Professor Peloquin's major research achievements include developing, along with Professor Robert Hougas, potato plants from unfertilized eggs; the discovery of the mechanisms behind formation of reproductive cells with parental chromosome number; and the development of breeding strategies for the use of true potato seed rather than tubers for growing potatoes. These fundamental contributions to genetic knowledge and breeding made it possible to grow potatoes in parts of the world which were previously unsuitable and contributed to alleviating world hunger. For these exceptional accomplishments, he was appointed Cambell-Bascom Professor of Horticulture and Genetics in 1983 and elected to the National Academy of Science in 1984. He has received numerous other awards and honors culminating with an honorary degree from the University of Naples in 2002. A dominant theme of his life whether research, teaching or personal was family. Even the vocabulary of plant breeding is that of familial relationships- parents, siblings, sons, and daughters. His students became his academic children, academic grandchildren, indeed academic great-grandchildren. He was a devoted, caring, and generous husband and father. Despite his impressive research achievements, his first love was teaching. He had a passion for teaching and a contagious enthusiasm combined with deeply held educational principles, great motivational abilities, and tremendous satisfaction at student success. He developed the Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics major for graduate students and was instrumental in developing the Biology Core Curriculum for undergraduates. He mentored 98 graduate students from 34 countries and created a world famous center for research on potato genetics. Although he worked in a discipline where typically nature is the primary interest over nurture, it was profoundly in his nature to nurture. He relished being in the field or lab together with his students. Perhaps his greatest and most lasting contribution to international potato research derives from the graduate students and visiting scientists he trained - a truly global legacy. He will be much and dearly missed by all for his generosity, good humor, optimism, wit, inspiration, stimulation, and decency. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Peloquin; sons, Philip (Sherrie) Peloquin of Circleville, Ohio, John (Penelope) Peloquin of Madison, and James (Jene) Peloquin of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Brandon Peloquin and Brienne (Brock) Vanover; great-grandchild, Blake Vanover; sister, Jeanne (Charles) Shultz of Monroe; Virgie's daughter, Dianne (Mark) Siegel of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Christopher (Lisa) Siegel, Julia Siegel, and Melissa Siegel; and great-grandchildren, Gavin and David Siegel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Peloquin. A funeral service will be held at JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Burial to immediately follow at Resurrection Catholic cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peloquin Graduate Training and Research Fund or to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.
Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000
Schuler, Mary Louise
MADISON - Mary Louise Schuler, age 47, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008, at her home. Mary was born in Hollywood, Calif. She attended California State University at Long Beach where she received a liberal arts degree with a certificate in special education. Mary and Dean met in California and were married
at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Augustine, Fla., on June 6, 1992. They moved to Wisconsin where they raised two daughters, Briana and Annelise Schuler. The family attends St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish in Madison where she was a faithful member of the contemporary choir and enjoyed many special friendships. Mary was a substitute teacher in the Madison School District for 10 years. She had a great love for working with special needs students, cooking, entertaining and giving gifts. Mary was always thinking of others and sending cards for all occasions. She loved a good joke and had a contagious sense of humor. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Dean Tompkins; two beautiful daughters, Briana Schuler-Tompkins and Annelise Schuler-Tompkins; her mother, Julia Schuler of Oceanside, Calif.; two sisters, Ann Schuler of Marina del Rey, Calif., and Claire (John) Walsh of Highland, Calif.; two brothers, John Schuler of Temecula, Calif., and James Schuler of Oceanside, Calif.; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and special friends. She is further survived by her mother and father in-law, Dave and Donna Tompkins; and brothers and sisters in-law, Craig (Lynn) Tompkins, Dawn Tompkins, Dale (Beth) Tompkins, Mike (Lori) Tompkins, Mark Tompkins and Chris (Ruth) Tompkins. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., in Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) in Madison and Tellurian in Madison. Mary will forever be in our hearts and prayers. She will be greatly missed by many.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434
Wilson, Aletha J.
EVANSVILLE - Aletha J. Wilson, age 78, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008, at Evansville Manor. She was born June 23, 1930, in Marshall, to John and Iva (Hopper) Wilson. Aletha is survived by her children, Teresa Barker of Apple Valley, Calif., Joyce (Jim) Whiting of Poynette, and Gary (Martha) Potter of Gulfport, Miss.; sisters, Dorothy Wagner of Wild Rose and Anna Anderson of Portage; brother, John (Delores) Wilson of Janesville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents; a daughter, Anita Duessler; a brother, Ephrai; and three sisters, Lydia, Francis, and Clara. Aletha's family would like to thank Evansville Manor and the staff of HospiceCare Inc. for the exceptional care they provided. Private services are being held at a later date.
We all love her and will miss her dearly!
All Faiths Funeral and Cremation Services Janesville (608) 754-8700
Burns, Ted T.
MADISON - Ted T. Burns, age 47, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in his home. He was born Aug. 27, 1960, in Madison, the son of Benjamin F. and Virginia (Dalton) Burns. Ted was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and car racing. He loved spending time with his granddaughter. Ted was known as a very compassionate man. He was always there for his family and friends. He enjoyed nature and was a good listener. We have loving memories of Ted and he shall live forever in our hearts. Survivors include his son, Benjamin (Randee) Burns and his granddaughter, Alison both of Madison; his stepchildren, Tyson Meier and Nicole Harrison; two brothers, Frank and Robert both of Madison; three sisters, Margaret Burns and Cathy Fernandes both of Madison and Debbie Baumeister of Eastman; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Benjamin R. Burns; and an infant sister. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME where friends may call from noon until time of service. The Rev. Scott Carlson will officiate. Graveside services will be held Saturday at the Haney Ridge cemetery in Haney Twp., Wis.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. (608) 249-6666
Demaske, Erma E.
REEDSBURG - Erma E. Demaske, age 79, of Reedsburg, died on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in the Town of Summit, Juneau County, the daughter of Emil and Elsie (Krueger) Miller. Erma was a 1946 graduate of Reedsburg High School. On June 5, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ivan A. Demaske. Erma had worked as a cook for the Reedsburg School District for 25 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and sewing for her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Demaske of Reedsburg; a brother, Merwin Miller of Wonewoc; a sister-in-law, Harriet Demaske of Wonewoc; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan on Aug. 26, 1990; her parents; a brother, George Miller; a sister, Viola Patrick; two brothers-in-law, Marvin Demaske and Charles Patrick; and a sister-in-law, Haroldine Miller. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at ST. JOHN EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH in Reedsburg with Pastor David Glesne and Pastor Marsha Swenson officiating. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. Expressions of sympathy to St. John Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
Diehl, Jerry Charles
MAUSTON/ MADISON - Jerry Charles Diehl, age 55, of Mauston/ Madison died on Thursday, March 6, 2008, following a 15 year battle with heart disease and diabetes. He was born on Aug. 7, 1952, in Madison to Charles and Margaret (Endres) Diehl and had been living in the Mauston area. Jerry enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping, hiking, rock climbing, cycling, and fishing He had lived with his family in New Zealand for three years. He cherished his experiences there and always dreamed of going back. He especially enjoyed playing with his children and making things for his family. Survivors include his children, Stephanie, Sarah and David Diehl; his grandson, Nickolas Fortune; his mother, Margaret Diehl; his sister, Judy (Diehl) Hull; and nephews, Michael and Patrick Hull. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Charles Diehl and his uncle, Leo Endres. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at noon at the WINN FUNERAL HOME, 5785 Highway Q, Waunakee. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Winn Funeral Home 5785 Highway Q Waunakee (608) 849-4513
Fritzke, David J.
STOUGHTON - David J. Fritzke, age 38, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. Arrangements are pending.
Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W. Prospect Ave. Stoughton (608) 873-9244
Grimm, Gerald F.
SUN PRAIRIE - Gerald F. Grimm, age 82, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of John and Catherine (Hug) Grimm. In addition to his wife, Frances of Sun Prairie, survivors include six children, Daniel (Cheryl) Grimm of Wauwatosa, Christine Klein of Athelstone, Margaret (Larry) Temkin of New Jersey, Joel (Janet) Grimm of Maryland, Kathleen Grimm (William Schloemer) of Sun Prairie, and Patrick Grimm of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren; two sisters; and three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2420 St. Albert Drive, where friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of Mass.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 837-9054 c
Henriksen, Geraldine
LAKE DELTON - Geraldine Henriksen, age 75 of Lake Delton, Wis. died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at her residence. Geraldine was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Coon Valley, Wis., the daughter of Julian and Gladys (Kielley) Strangstalien. Geraldine is survived by a brother, Larry (Donna) Strangstalien of Madison; sisters, Avie Kissack of Lake Delton and Shirley (Jack) Nelson of Wisconsin Dells; a special friend, Kay Butler; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Robert Henthorn, Richard Gomoll and Chester Henriksen; and a brother, Harlan Strangstalien. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME in Lake Delton with Pastor David Allen officiating. Burial will be at the Lake Delton Village cemetery. Visitation will be held at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. The Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lake Delton, Wis. assisted the family with arrangements.
(608) 253-7884
Hermanson, Howard E.
FARGO, N.D. - Howard E. Hermanson, age 78, passed away in Fargo, N.D., on Thursday, July 24, 2008. He was born May 3, 1930, the son of Herman and Myrtle (Onsrud) Hermanson in Stoughton. He grew up on the family farm near Edgerton before moving to Stoughton when he was 16. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1949. After graduation he went to work for Nelson Muffler before serving in Korea from 1954 until 1956. After returning from service he worked for IBM in the Madison area, later taking a transfer to Williston, N.D. He retired in 1991. Howard had a life long love of airplanes, receiving his pilot's license before receiving his driver's license. All of his life he enjoyed building planes and later building and flying radio controlled airplanes. His first marriage to Carol Everson in 1957, ended in divorce. He later married
Jeannie (Mary Jean) Radcliffe in 1968. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie of Fargo; four children, Jeff (Kaye) and their daughters, Kari and Ellen of Madison; John (Barb) and their sons, John and Bobby of Madison; Noel (Kelly) and their children, Taylor an Tyler of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a daughter, Leslie (Mark) Huot and their children, Travis, Jesse, and Adam of Bemidji, Minn.; his brothers, David (Audrey) of Stoughton and Gene (Sandy) of Layton, Utah; sister, Mae (Robert) Benisch of Stoughton; Jeannie's extended family and father-in-law, James Radcliffe of Fargo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Myrtle; and mother-in-law, Mary Radcliffe. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER, 248 W. Main St., Stoughton, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., for family and friends.
Knickmeier, Catherine M. (Kocovsky)
JOHNSON CREEK/ MADISON - Catherine M. "Cathy" (Kocovsky) Knickmeier, age 65, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Meriter Hospital after complications from a brief illness. She was born on Feb. 24, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Frank Kocovsky and Nora (Pishion) Kocovsky Heggestad. Cathy graduated from Oregon High School in 1961. She married
Edward Knickmeier in 1967. Cathy worked for the State of Wisconsin Safety and Buildings Department from the time she graduated high school until she retired at age 57. After retirement she worked for the Department of Revenue during tax season. Cathy was a dedicated worker and an incredibly giving person. She loved cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Cathy is survived by her siblings, Ann (Delane) Stenjem of Cottage Grove, Robert (Gloria) Kocovsky and Dorothy (Donald) White, all of Oregon; nieces and nephews, Sharron (Thomas) Daly of Menomonee Falls, Duane (Mary) Stenjem of Deerfield, Edward (Jennifer) Stenjem of Marshall, Christopher (Jill) Kocovsky of Waupaca, Melissa and Michelle Kocovsky of Fitchburg, and Susan (Dennis) Carney of Deerfield; great-nieces and nephews, Matthew Danzinger, Aaron and Kirsten Daly, Ryan and Joshua Kocovsky, and Kayla Carney; former husband, Edward; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Kocovsky, in 1951; mother, Nora Heggestad, in 2001; and step-father, Percy Heggestad in 1978. Her family was so blessed to be part of her amazing life. She leaves in them a legacy of kindness and compassion. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 431 Soden Drive, Oregon, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Prairie Mound cemetery, Oregon. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Centers 431 Soden Drive (608) 835-1535
