Obituary: Edward Benjamin "E.B." Matthews - Class of 1941

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. / MADISON - Edward Benjamin "E.B." Matthews was born on Aug. 14, 1923, in Memphis Tenn., to Mamie (Taylor) Matthews and Olige Matthews. He went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2013, in Indianapolis, Ind., where he had lived for the past two years cared for by his daughter, Robin.

"E.B." retired from Oscar Mayer. He was an avid horseman and won many trophies and ribbons over the years at rodeos all over the country. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and Badgers football and loved attending the games whenever possible. He was the first Black Drum Major of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps when they were founded in 1938.

Edward is survived by his sister, Addrena Matthews-Squires and his beloved children, Ollie Lamont Matthews, Marlieta Matthews-Beckman (David), Robin Matthews (Daniel Pepmeier) and Edwina Matthews; stepchildren, David Davenport, Chuck (Millie) Cramer and Karen (Andy) Cramer-Blackburn; grandchildren, Anthony, Brian, Jeffrey, Syreeta, Cameron, Danielle, Gabriel, Hunter, Bret, Sarah; and great-grandchildren, Kadence, Jordan, Amari, Ameira, Angelica, Annabella, Bryan, Taylor, Samara, Dominic, Thavyah; and special niece, "Mona Jean" and many other friends and relatives. E.B. Matthews was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edie Mae; sons, Edward (Buster) Matthews, and Charles Matthews; sisters, Willie Jo Withers Walker, Ollie Mae Matthews-Banks, Rose Lee Matthews-Abernathy, Beauty B. Boxley and brothers: F.C. Boxley, Walter Boxley, Charles Boxley; and granddaughter, Holly Cramer; and ex-wife, Mary E. Matthews.

His family is deeply appreciative of the care he received from the Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants of Allisonville Meadows Rehabilitation Facility. We would especially like to thank Tori Benson who cared for him so lovingly at home. Arrangements made by Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel, Carmel, Indiana. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 2019 Fisher St., Madison, WI 53713. Family visitation 11 a.m. to noon and service at noon, the Rev. David Smith, officiating.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 1, 2013.

Note: The class year for "E.B." Matthews was provided by his niece, Mona Winston (Class of 1969), who said, "He was very proud of the fact he went to CHS."

Obituary: Alice (Bailey) Oelhafen - Class of 1941

MADISON - Alice Oelhafen passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. She left this planet to join her Heavenly Father, Precious Jesus and Our Divine Spirit, where she will also have a grand reunion with her loved ones who preceded her in death, especially her beloved husband, Earl. Alice led a very busy, happy life, often commenting that her Heavenly Father had been very good to her and she was most grateful.

Her life began in Madison, on Dec. 16, 1923, the fourth of five children born to her parents, John and Mabel Bailey, who owned and operated a successful family business, which became a family undertaking during the children's formative years. Upon graduating from Central High School, Alice later enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with a degree in institutional corrections. For six years, she was a probation and parole agent in Milwaukee, leaving to return to UW-Madison to earn a master's degree in social work.

Following graduation, Alice married Earl L. Oelhafen in a garden wedding at Lake Windsor, living in Madison for two years. From there, they moved to Rockford, Ill., for new employment. After graduation, Alice held various social work positions, retiring in 1984 from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. For the next two years, she started two private businesses, as a partner in both ventures.

Alice and Earl loved their Rockford home, enjoying many friendships there. They also made many wonderful friendships in Hawaii, where they wintered/vacationed for many years. They especially liked their beloved Maui. The couple was very grateful for their 41 years of marriage, traveling far and wide.

Alice enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and church projects. She was so saddened by the death of her dear husband on Nov. 26, 2003, after a several-month illness. They looked forward to being reunited with their loved ones in God's divine circle of love, at God's appointed time.

Alice is survived by her sister-in-law, Sylvia Bailey; and nieces and nephews, Arden Sandow of Madison, Arlyn Sandow of Madison, Patricia Huff of Minnesota, Christine Cole of Pennsylvania, Robert (Kathy) Huff of Madison, William (Kathleen) Voeck of Colorado, Richard (Kathy) Voeck of Colorado, John (Julie) Bailey of Madison, Jerry (Ann) Bailey of Cross Plains, Judy (Jim) Vallier of New Mexico, and Karen (Kevin) Anderson of Iowa.

She was also preceded in death by her four siblings, Janet Huff, Cele (James) Grady, John L. Bailey and Dorothy (Harvey) Cole.

Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2010. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Rockford, Ill.; or Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on May 16, 2010 (submitted by Michael Vahldieck, Class of 1968).

Note: Alice Bailey's class year is based on a list of Central High School graduates published in The Capital Times on June 13, 1941.

Obituary: Aaron "Red" Schuster - Class of 1941

MADISON - Aaron "Red" Schuster, age 84, passed away quietly after a long battle with Alzheimer's at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Madison to Cecile (Epstein) and Isadore Schuster. Aaron graduated from Central High School in 1941 and served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater from 1943-1946. In September 1948 he married Shirley Mead in Madison. From 1951-1961 he owned and operated a furniture store in Mineral Point and later was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Madison until his retirement in 1984. He was an avid golfer and he looked forward to many years of playing golf multiple times a week. Aaron was a member of Beth Israel Center. Aaron is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley. He is also survived by his sons, Mark (Mary) of West Bend, and Michael of Verona; and daughter, Michelle Caro of Verona. He had five grandchildren, Angela, Emily, Adam, Dustin and Jordan; and a great-grandson, Kevin. Aaron was a warm and caring husband, father and grandfather and will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and sister, Esther Shapiro. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound St., Madison, WI 53711; or the Alzheimer's Association, 517 N. Segoe Road No. 301, Madison, WI 53705. A special thanks to the staff at St. Mary's Care Center for the great care he received over the past three years. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at FOREST HILL CEMETERY, 1 Speedway Road, Section 36, with Rabbi Kenneth Katz officiating. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on May 9, 2007

Obituary: Arthur Frame - Class of 1941

MADISON/ SUN PRAIRIE/ STOUGHTON - Arthur Frame, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Madison, from complications of pneumonia. He was born on Aug. 8, 1922, in Edgerton. He was raised in the Madison Area by John "Jack" and Lucille Frame. Art graduated from Madison Central High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1945, during World War II. Art married Lorraine Hawkinson in St. Petersburg, Fla., in April 1943. After military service, he worked as a union painter for several years. Over the course of his life Art owned several successful restaurants, taverns and supper clubs in the Dane county area. He loved hunting and fishing and instilled a love of nature in his children. He was a talented musician and frequently played the guitar and sang with family and friends. He was a long term member of the American Legion of Sun Prairie. Art is survived by his children, Bonnie (Robert) Wing of Peoria, Ill., Christine (Robin) Frame-Heiman of Sun Prairie and Rick Frame (Sue Hahn) of Sun Prairie. He is also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a special cousin and lifelong friend, Betty Skrenes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Hawkinson Frame; granddaughter, Gina Dyer; and his parents, Jack and Lucille Frame. A private burial service was held on Saturday, June 17, 2006. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at CRESS FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006. Pastor Lisa Nelson from Bristol Lutheran Church will preside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 873-9244

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 2, 2006

Obituary: Jacquelyn (Hanson) Hur - Class of 1941

Jacquelyn Hanson Hur recently passed away after a short illness. She was born in Madison, on June 9, 1925. Her parents predeceased her. John Brastad Hanson and Bird Swenson operated a Williamson Street landmark "The Spot Lunch" for many years: "We can feed 10,000 people, 10 at a time". Jacquie graduated Madison Central High School in 1941 and entered the University of Wisconsin School of Music. Following three required major recitals she was officially recognized by Professors Church and Johanson as a concert pianist. Jacquie was the fifth member of a select group of musicians qualified to play the University of Wisconsin Carillon Bell Tower on Bascom Hill. Jacquie played piano and sang in a trio at the Madison U.S.O. during the war years. Although she was underage at the time, the entertainers were occasionally permitted to stay for the dances. One of her dance partners was Truax Field radar man Ken Hurwitz. They were married in Madison on January 18, 1946 in Trinity Lutheran Church. Jacquie enjoyed singing Sweet Adeline Barbershop Quartet music semi-professionally for over 50 years from New York to New Orleans. The culmination was performing throughout the midwest as the Capitol Squares Quartet together with Barb Geschwend, Doris Howland and Lori Breszee. She worked as a secretary for the Revisor of Statues for the State of Wisconsin, then later as a paralegal. She worked side by side with her husband, flamboyant Madison lawyer, Ken Hur, as he battled for television advertising for lawyers. Following Supreme Court authorization they consequently opened the very first legal clinic in Madison, where "You could talk to a lawyer for just 10 bucks". Jacquie and Ken retired in Key Largo in 1983, where Jacquie was active in the National Organization of Women and other feminist organizations. She was a volunteer brailler, producing translations of magazines, documents and books for people with visual disabilities. She completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement course to be able to serve as a member of the Monroe County State Attorney's Office as a rape victim advocate. This led to a five year period when she and Ken worked with the Florida State Department of Juvenile Justice as jailers, transporters, court officers and counselors for incarcerated children. One of Jacquie's greatest pleasures was traveling and parading with her family in their antique cars or, after retiring, on Goldwing motorcycles. They had crossed the United States many times and had traveled throughout Europe. They were life members of the Goldwing Road Riders of America. She leaves her life long lover, Ken and their five kids, Janine (Michel) Brimbal of Paris, France, Tamarasue (Ken) Kaplan of Madison, and Savannah, Georgia, Phil (Kathy) of Gresham, Oregon, Jug of Waunakee, and BB (Steve) Otey of Miami, Fla. There are six grandchildren,: Jackie Ray (J.R.) of Waunakee, Daniel and Laure Brimbal of Paris, Dawna, Angelyn and Tremaine Otey of Miami; and a great-grandson, Donovan Otey. A memorial celebration of her life is being planned for this summer in Madison.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 16, 2005

Note: According to Social Security records, the date of death for Jacquie Hur is December 4, 2004

Obituary: Charles Frank "Moe" Motisi - Class of 1941

MCFARLAND - Charles Frank "Moe" Motisi, age 82, died on Monday, Nov. 1, 2004. He was born on Sept. 30, 1922, in Madison, the son of Anthony and Rosaria (Reggio) Motisi. Charles graduated from Madison Central High School in 1941. He was Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from December 1942 until March 1946, in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theater. Charles married Frances Savage on Sept. 28, 1946. He retired from H & M Distributing in 1989. Charles was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Frances; three daughters, Sherry (James) Tesmer, Karen Motisi (Ned Richardson), and Jo (Patrick) Witz; five grandchildren, Tami (Jeff) Moen, Teri Geiwitz, Justin, Brandon, and Megan Witz; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Nicole Moen; two brothers, Tom Motisi and John (Polly) Motisi; two sisters, Helen Seffens and Sarah (Fred) Luddy; and many nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Charles Jr.; four brothers, Sam, Dominic, Tony, and Joe; and a sister, Grace. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Madison Veterans Firing Squad. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Gunderson East Funeral Home (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 3, 2004

Obituary: Roy "Dunn" C. Shelton - Class of 1942

MADISON - Roy "Dunn" C. Shelton, age 79, was born March 25, 1924, and went to his eternal resting place Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004. Roy was born and raised in Madison, to the late Annabelle and Roy Shelton Sr. He attended Longfellow Elementary School and graduated from Madison Central High School in 1942. Roy participated in sports especially track and field. Since 1941 Roy had an unbroken record in track and field in long distance running. Roy was best known throughout Madison as an avid bowler. He loved music, especially jazz and loved to dance. Roy worked many years for the state of Wisconsin and retired in 1986. Roy married Vivian Kinsey and from this union six children were born. He later married Thelma Talley Feb. 14, 1980. Roy leaves to cherish his loving wife Thelma; his children, Michael Shelton, Sauk Village, Ill., Sharon Banks, Chicago, Ill., Bonita (Harold) Ferguson Hinsdale, Ill., Lawrence (Ineicer) Shelton, Calumet City, Ill., Judith Shelton, Chicago, Ill., Rita (Alvin) Henderson, Madison, Georgia Underwood, Madison, and Veronica Kelly-Blakley, Chicago, Ill.; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Corrie Talley, Spartanburg, S.C.; sisters-in-law, Margaret McIntyre, Madison, and Carol Talley, Spartanburg, S.C.; many nieces and nephews; his lifelong friend, Charles Collins, Madison; a special adopted son, Ronald Smith; and a host of other friends. Services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 2019 Fisher St. where friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service. Minister Melva Bishop will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Cress Funeral Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. (608) 249-6666

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 11, 2004