Obituary: Laura Love Linden - Class of 1924

MADISON - Miss Laura Love Linden, age 100, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Attic Angels in Middleton. She was born in 1908, in Oregon City, Ore. to the Rev. John and Florence Linden. In 1912, the family moved to Madison, where Laura attended Randall School, Central High School, and the University of Wisconsin - Madison where she graduated in 1928. In 1929, at the age of 21, she received her Master's Degree in Italian and French. She then taught at Ripon College, and Jamestown College in North Dakota. She taught the longest from 1945 to 1974 at Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Ind. She then retired to Madison, where for 24 years, as a student senior guest, she audited many courses at the UW - Madison. Much of Laura's time was spent as a volunteer. For 10 years, even into the 90's, she chose big print books for retirement homes at the Schwab Library in downtown Madison. One of her chief hobbies was the love of travel. During summers, she attended many universities and foreign countries: The Sorbonne in Paris; McGill University in Montreal, Canada; The Royal University in Perugia, Italy; Columbia in New York; Stanford in California; South America; Australia; and with Purdue University, behind the Iron Curtain. Laura was also a UW sports fan, and will be remembered for her generous contributions to the UW and other charitable organizations. Laura was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Johnson in 1989; her brother, Doctor John Linden in 1993; and her brother, Robert Linden and his wife, Ruth, in 2007 and 2008. She is survived by Silas "Hap" and Marie Johnson of Madison; Nancy and Albert Nicholas of Beaver Lake; Virginia and William Barnett of Neenah; David and Mel Johnson of Elm Grove; Christine and Skip Bennett of Punta gorda, Fla.; and Richard and Patricia Linden of Bethesda, Md. All of these were her nieces and nephews, but there are many, many more nieces and nephews, both great and great-great, as well. Per Laura's request, there will be no funeral other than a graveside service for immediate family members. Also, Laura requested that no flowers be sent. Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church, 518 N. Franklin Ave, Madison, WI 53705; The University of Wisconsin Foundation, U.S. Bank Lockbox, P.O. Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807; or to the Schwab City Library, Madison Public Library Foundation, 201 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 20, 2008

Note: Laura Love Linden's class year is based on information in the 1924 Tychoberahn, where her photograph is included among those of the graduating seniors.

Obituary: Alice O'Neill Dean - Class of 1924

MADISON/ PEORIA, ARIZ. - Alice O'Neill Dean, age 99, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, in Peoria, Ariz. She was born and raised on East Wilson Street, Madison, on Aug. 5, 1906, to Michael O'Neill and Margaret Foy O'Neill. She attended Madison High and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, ready to teach French to high school students. The admiring love of her life, Joseph Charles Dean, convinced her to marry and follow him to Philadelphia, Pa., where he finished medical training. She later admitted it was a smart turn. Alice and Joe moved back to Madison as Dr. Joe joined his father, Dr. Joseph Dean, as a surgeon at the Dean Clinic. Her children grew with love, direction and the added benefit of her dynamic personality, beauty, hard work and humor. Alice could shovel snow, mow lawns, garden, drive a car like a NASCAR racer, cook, sew, hug, dance, laugh, play bridge, golf, tell stories and be there for friends and family when needed. She raised their four rascals alone while Dr. Joe was saving and repairing sailors and marines in the Pacific. The love of her life left her Dec. 24, 1959, but before he died, she promised him to continue to be her positive, giving, forward-looking self. She succeeded: married and buried Ralph Immell, Rollie Barnum and spent many years with Charles McGinnis before his death, all interesting and wonderful gentlemen. Alice had been a longtime member of the Red Cross, the Attic Angel Association, Maple Bluff Country Club and the Sun City Country Club, Ariz., and a resident of Freedom Plaza in Peoria, Ariz. Alice is survived by her three sons, Joseph C. (Marian) Dean, Michael (Peggy) Dean and Timothy (Peggy) Dean; daughter, Diana Dean; 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three humorous siblings, Ed O'Neill, Frank O'Neill and June (Sister Clarita) O'Neill. A family memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Not many people live and experience such a long and wonderful life, with devoted family and friends. She played golf and bridge, was an imaginative cook and delightful hostess until just recently. We are thankful to have shared in her remarkable life. We will always love her and cherish her memory.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 22, 2005

Note: Alice O'Neill Dean's class year is based on information in the 1924 Tychoberhan, where she is pictured among the graduating seniors.

Obituary: Abraham Quisling - Class of 1924

Abraham Quisling, Clinic Founder, Dies

Abraham A. Quisling, member of a prominent Madison medical family and founder of the Quisling Clinic, died Wednesday at the Oakwood Lutheran Home. He was 84.

He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin,specializing in internal medicine, then joined his father, Andreas Quisling,in practice at the family home in Madison. Along with an older brother, Sverre, he founded the Quisling Clinic in 1932, and they were later joined in practice by brothers Rolf Quisling and Gunnar Quisling.

Dr. Abraham Quisling was active in many medical associations and local organizations, serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Maple Bluff Country Club and on the YMCA board.

He is survived by a son, Arthur Quisling of Jefferson City, Mo., a daughter, Dagny Mary Myrah of Madison, and brothers Rolf Quisling and Sverre Quisling of Madison.

Funeral services are set Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church,312 Wisconsin Ave.

Originally published in The Capital Times as a news story on April 26, 1990


Quisling Clinic Founder Dies

Abraham A. Quisling of Madison, a physician who was a founder of the Quisling Clinic and served as president of the local Chamber of Commerce, died Wednesday at the Oakwood Lutheran Home. He was 84.

His father, Andreas, who came to Madison from Norway in 1900 and switched from law to medicine, died when Abraham was 5, but Quisling saw him practice medicine out of the family home enough to plant the seeds of his life's work.He also monitored the progress of his older brother, Sverre, through medical school. Sverre would join him in 1932 to establish the clinic that bears the family name.

A great uncle, a grandfather and an uncle were also physicians.

Abraham Quisling earned a bachelor's degree and a medical degree at the University of Wisconsin, with a specialty in internal medicine.

He is survived by a son, Arthur Andreas of Jefferson City, Mo., and a daughter, Dagny Mary Myrah of Madison; brothers Rolf and Sverre, both of Madison; and five grandchildren.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal as a news story on April 26, 1990