Obituary: Winifred "Wyn" (Bourke) Everman - Class of 1925

BEAVER DAM - Winifred "Wyn" Everman, age 101, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. The former Winifred Margaret Bourke was born on Nov. 29, 1907, in Madison to the late John L. and Gertrude M. (Carey) Bourke. The Bourke family members were pioneers in Madison and were active in city politics in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In 1925, she graduated from Madison Central High School where she had been president of the Girls Athletic Association. Wyn loved sports and was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. In fact, she was at Lambeau field to see Vince Lombardi's first win. While she lived in Madison, she was proud to work for the Neckerman Insurance Agency and she had been a member of St. Raphael's Court No. 118 of the Women's Catholic Order of the Foresters. In 1954, she moved to Beaver Dam where she was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and had been active in the Christian Women. Wyn was also proud to have served as the first lady of the Wisconsin Elks Association. Survivors include her son, Don (Patricia) Everman of Beaver Dam; her daughter-in-law, Angeline Everman of Plover; three grandchildren, Jack (Alexandra) Everman, Rob (Kareen) Everman, and Christine (Bruce) Hollar; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Wyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, John Everman; two sisters, Alice Lorenz and Betty Doyle; and a brother, Tom Bourke. Visitation for Wyn will be at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL CHURCH, 127 W. Maple Ave. in Beaver Dam on Friday, May 29, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. Father Charles Scheuerell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Beaver Dam. The family suggests that memorials be made in Winifred M. Everman's name to the St. Katharine Drexel Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 131 W. Maple Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the following people: the staff on the second floor of Hillside Manor's Hillcrest Home Wing where Wyn was a resident for over two years, the nurses at Hillside Hospice, Dr. Jeremy Jaskunas, and to Sr. Priscilla Weber, FSM, the parish nurse at St. James Catholic Parish in Madison who often visited Wyn at her home. Murray Funeral Home Beaver Dam (920) 885-6600

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on May 26, 2009

Kay (Chechik) Ansfield - Class of 1925

Ansfield, Kay - Died April 11, 2007 at the age of 99. She resided in Hollywood, FL since 1978. Born in Russia, she moved to Madison, WI where she graduated from Central High School in 1925 and received a BS degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin in 1929. After her marriage to Dr. David J. Ansfield in 1930, Kay resided in Milwaukee, WI where she became active in Hadassah (served as president), affiliated with ORT, Council for Jewish Women, Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel B'ne Jeshurun and became active with the youth group at the Temple. Kay was preceded in death by her husband Dr. David J. Ansfield in 1991. She leaves behind her son Dr. Paul (Sandy) Ansfield of Oshkosh; daughter Miriam Ansfield, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held in Hollywood, FL.

Originally published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on April 29, 2007

Note: Kay is listed as Kathyrn in the Tychoberan and other Central records.

Obituary: Leo Owen McMahan - Class of 1925

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Leo Owen McMahan, age 94, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Meriter Health Care Center. He was born Aug. 26, 1907, in Dodgeville, Wis., the son of Michael and Phronia (Stapleton) McMahan. He was a graduate of Central High School. Leo worked for Coan Manufacturing for 12 years and later worked for the Ohio Medical Company, retiring in 1972. Survivors include a sister, Marie Shembab of Spartanburg, SC.; seven nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael and Joseph; and a sister, Kathryn. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 26, 2002; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Leo Owen McMahan, age 94, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Meriter Health Care Center. He was born on Aug. 26, 1907, in Dodgeville, Wis., the son of Michael and Phronia (Stapleton) McMahan. He graduated from Central High School in 1925. Leo worked at various jobs including building maintenance, cooking, sheet metal, and finished his work career with 12 years at Coan Manufacturing and five years at Ohio Medical from where he retired in 1972. Leo served 3 1/2 years in the Army in World War II, including the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns. Survivors include a sister, Marie Shembab of Spartanburg, S.C.; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph and Michael; and a sister, Kathryn. Burial will be at a later date. The family expresses its deep appreciation to all the medical, therapy, and activities staffs of the Meriter Health Care Center; especially Cindy, Joan, Ellie, Michael, and Leo's favorite nurse, Terry.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 27, 2002; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)