Obituary: Norman E. Hovey

MADISON - Norman E. Norm Hovey, age 67, died on Friday, January 26, 2001. He was born in Columbus on March 5, 1933, the son of Joseph and Janet (Derrickson) Hovey. Norm graduated from St. Josephs Catholic School and Madison Central High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Norm served from 1953-1955 as an MP in the army. He retired from the Department of Transportation as a Technical Engineer after 30 years of service. Norm was an outdoorsman, muskie fishing and camping were his passions. He enjoyed genealogy, collecting, and travel. Norm was meticulous in every aspect of his life. He is survived by his loving companion, Marianne Tripp of Verona; his brother and best friend, Herb Hovey of. Mazomanie; four children, Ken Hovey of Madison, Robert (Mary) Magel-Hovey of DeForest, Debbie (Mike) Tuck of Henderson, Nevada, and Daniel (Cathy) Hovey of San Diego, California; his former wife, Ruth Ann Tyson of Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren, Quentin Hovey of Deerfield, Maggie, Trisha and Brad Magel-Hovey of DeForest; four sisters, Christina Hovey of Madison, Marguerita (John) Schwantes of Madison, Rosalie Hovey-Anderson of Madison, and Sharon Craven of Phoenix, Arizona; three nieces, Jessica, Megan, and Brooke; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Thomasina Intravaia; a niece, Karen Hovey; and a former wife, Jeannette Kerns. A four hour visitation will he held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2001, at FITCH LAWRENCE SANFILLIPPO CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 6021 University Avenue. An additional one hour visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m. at ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Highway, with Fr. John Dows officiating, and Reverend Steve Wenk concelebrating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 28, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Sverre Quisling - Class of 1916

Quisling Clinic Founder Dies
By Naomi R. Patton

Sverre Quisling, a member of a prominent Madison medical family and founder of the Quisling Clinic, died Saturday in Woodbury, Minn. He was 102.

Quisling was born in Lake Mills, Iowa, on May 30, 1898, and moved to Madison with his family at a young age.Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Andreas Quisling, he received his undergraduate degree from UW-Madison and attended Rush Medical School in Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School for graduate work.

Quisling married Virginia Moe in 1940, and they had two children: Stewart, also a doctor, and Andrea. He moved to Minnesota in 1999 to be near his daughter.

He founded the Quisling Clinic on Wisconsin Avenue with his brothers, Abraham, Gunnar and Rolf in 1933. He also had 52 patents to his name, including the first depilatory to remove unwanted hair.

But according to friends, Quisling and his family were unfairly targeted during World War II as a result of their relationship to Vidkum Quisling, a Norwegian Nazi leader who was executed in 1945 after being convicted of treason in Norway.

Quisling is survived by his brother Rolf, of Madison, his children, several grandchildren and extended family members.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 17, 2001 as a news story.

Note: Sverre Quisling's class year is based on information in the 1914 Tychoberahn, which lists him as a sophomore and member of the Class of 1916.

Obituary: Robert W. O'Neil

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Robert W. O'Neil, age 75, died on Thursday, January 4, 2001. He was born on February 8, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Henry and Kate O'Neil. He graduated from Madison Central High School. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942, and served in World War II on the Okinawa and Marshall Islands. Robert joined the Madison Police Department in 1948. From there he became a sergeant with the Dane County Sheriff's Department, then served as an agent for the Alcohol Tax And Fire Arms Task Force. Robert continued his career as a special investigator for the Dane County Sheriff's Department, retiring on January 20, 1983, after 30 years of service. After retiring, Bob moved to his vacation home in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. Robert was a member of the Madison Elks Club and a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 7591, where he received a Commander's Award for his untiring, loyal and dedicated service to his post as a senior vice commander from 1986 until 1988. He is also an honored special lifetime member of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, and a lifetime member of the American Legion post in Weyauwega. Robert was the first elected president of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Association, where he co-founded the WLEOA Campground in Waupaca County. He also co-founded the White Lake Preservation Association in Weyauwega. He is survived by his wife, Anna; children, James (Lois) O'Neil, Mary Kay (David) Riggs, Christine (Stephen) Roisum, and Robert (Charlaine) O'Neil; daughter-in-law, Margaret O'Neil; 17 grandchildren, Jim, Jeff, Sean, Kris, Tanya, Steve, Bill, Julie, Bob, Kim, Bryan, Karyn, Dillon, Trevor, Chad, Brooke and Brent; and 12 great-grandchildren, Lexy, Taryn, Nicholas, Riley, Leah, Billy, Kassidy, Gavin, Garrett, Justin, Jake and Kyler. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John William O'Neil; and brothers, Hank, Jack and Bill O'Neil. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites conducted by the Madison Area Firing Squad. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive. Dad, Grandpa, you will be greatly missed. We love you! Gunderson East Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 6, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Richard A. Friede

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Richard A. Friede, age 66, died at his home on Wednesday, January 3, 2001. He was born in Madison on February 5, 1934, the son of Rienhold and Frieda Friede. He attended Madison Central High School. Richard joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean War. He was a golden glove boxer and boxed semi-professionally. Richard worked for the city of Madison for several years and also owned a residential painting business. Richard loved to play baseball and euchre, playing pool and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Friede of Madison; sister, Beverly (Stan) Ninedorf of Madison; brother, Gerald (Arlyn) Friede of Madison; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Gunderson East Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on January 5, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Mollie Mary (Esser) Blied - Class of 1913

MADISON - Mollie Mary Blied, age 106, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at Meriter Hospital. One of eight children, she was born Mollie Esser in 1894 in Ashton, Wisconsin.And then, over the course of 106 years and three centuries, Mollie lived a wonderful lifeand touched many people. After graduating from Madison Central High School, Mollie took a job at UW and later worked at the Capitol in the public property office. She married Gregory Blied in 1917 and together they worked at the family business, Blied Printers in Madison. They had two children, Doris and Gregory; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. They were married until Gregory passed away in 1943. During their marriage and after his death, Mollie embraced life and all that it had to offer. Her hobbies raised countless eyebrows: bridge, bingo, poker, bowling, and choir, of course, but those are the simple ones. Hockey, one-armed bandits, Friday fish frys, Frivolous Fawn, our loving friends at Sylvan Crossings, Blackhawk, train and boat rides, travel, champagne brunches, Nitty Gritty lunches, Baileys. Las Vegas, softball in Cross Plains, Badgers football at Camp Randall, tailgating, kisses from Bucky, parking cars at Van Hise, sunsets on the Florida beach, Jacuzzis, massages, Y2K at the Orange Bowl in Miami; these are the hobbies we all loved to do with her and she loved to remember. And all but three were in the last two years. Everywhere she went, and every person she touched, left the experience better for it. And from the inner circle, and with the customary respect, “we rub your bottom.” And in the end, it seems fitting to pass along her longtime philosophy: “Keep breathing.” And that philosophy took her through three centuries, 19 presidents, the dawn of electricity, automobiles, aviation, the Internet and space; overall, a road not traveled by many. Godspeed to you, Mollie Blied, from those you touched. Thanks for the memories. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 22, 2000 at ST RAPHAEL’S CATHEDRAL in Madison. Expressions of sympathy are being accepted and appreciated in Mollie’s name by the East Madison/Monona Coalition of the Aging, Inc., 4644 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53716, which works closely with elder care.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 20, 2000

Note: Mollie Mary Blied's class year is based on information in Tychoberahn yearbooks

Obituary: Delores Y. (Hanson) Raimond - Class of 1947

STOUGHTON [Wisconsin] - Delores Y. Raimond, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 4, 2000. Delores was born on April 7, 1929, in Madison, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Elligan) Hanson. She was a 1947 graduate of Madison Central High School. Delores worked for many years at Josie's Three Sisters restaurant in Madison, and later at the Nazareth House in Stoughton. Survivors include two sons, John (Fran) Raimond of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Chris Raimond of Sun Prairie; two daughters, Linda (Bill) Brimmer of Lodi, and Diana Raimond of Aurora, Illinois; three grandchildren, Andrea Saari, Jamie (Tim) Heitz and Lisa Brimmer, all of Lodi; two great-grandchildren, Karlie and Ashley Saari, both of Lodi; stepfather, Angelo Catalino of Madison; and special friends, the Hestnes family, Steve, Cheri, Scott and Alice. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at ST. ANN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 VanBuren St., Stoughton, on Friday, December 8, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. Father Healy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Nazareth House in Stoughton. Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 7, 2000; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Howard R. Fish, Jr. - Class of 1938

NEW GLARUS [Wisconsin] - Howard R. Fish Jr., age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, after a long illness. He was born January 9, 1921, in Madison, the son of Howard R. and Alma (Roump) Fish. He married Barbara Wootton on June 1, 1944, in Madison. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1938 and from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1947. He was commissioned a second lieutenant from UW ROTC in June 1942 and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Southwest Pacific. From 1942 until 1944 he was a radar and communications officer with heavy bomber squadrons. From 1944 until 1946 he served as airborne radar officer with the Air Technical Service Command. He served in the Air Force Reserve until 1966, when he retired as a lieutenant colonel. He spent his professional career as an electronics engineer at the Argonne National Laboratory of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, Argonne, Illinois. After retirement, he returned to Wisconsin. Throughout his life, Howard generously volunteered his time and talents to a number of organizations, particularly Recording for the Blind, Orland Park, Illinois, the Boy Scouts of America in Palos Heights, Illinois, and Orfordville Wisconsin, and the Community Center Foundation in Palos Park, Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion and a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital in Madison for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapshooting and, later in life, his cottage in northern Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two children, Martha (Paul Fuchs), Belleville, Wisconsin, and Robert (Claire Charney), Seattle, Washington; and two granddaughters, Lisa and Rebecca. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Doris. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME in Orfordville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 1, 2000; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Scot M. Tappen - Class of 1967

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Scot M. Tappen passed in to the everlasting arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 28, 2000, following a long illness. Scot was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 1, 1948, to John R. Tappen and Evelyn (Kluge) Tappen. Scot graduated from Madison Central High School in 1967, and entered the Air Force shortly thereafter. While on active duty as a fighter aircraft electronics technician, he was stationed in Thailand and South Vietnam, and brought home a love for these southeast Asian cultures when he was honorably discharged in 1971. Scot worked for Grant Electronics of Madison for a time, and then at the Madison post office before retiring in 1999. He enjoyed wind surfing, deer hunting and cruising on his recumbent bicycle. Scot attended and was baptized at Grace Baptist Church in Madison, where he put his talents and skills at electronics to work for his Lord. Survivors include his parents, John and Evelyn Tappen of Mount Home, Arkansas; brothers, Craig (Kathey Riggs) Tappen of Redding, California, and Jay (Jane Manion) Tappen of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; sisters, Gail Tappen and Emily Capicik, both of Madison; nieces, Amy Tappen and Jesslyn Capicik; and nephews, Aaron Tappen and Jiri Capicik. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur G. and Hester Tappen of Madison, and Arthur and Amy Kluge of Minong, Wisconsin; his uncle, Dr. David Noll of Verona, Wisconsin; his aunt, Judy (Kluge) Ryan of Dayton, Ohio; and his cousins, Barbara Gonstead of Beloit, Wisconsin, Guy Beardsley of McAllen, Texas, and James Tappen of Buhl, Idaho. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Saturday, December 2, 2000, at 10:35 a.m., with Pastor Dean Howell of Grace Baptist Church presiding. Family and friends are invited to attend. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church. The family wants to thank all of those who helped and loved Scot throughout his life. Scot will always be remembered for his gentleness and kind spirit, and his great love of animals and the outdoors.


Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 30, 2000; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Charles Addison Peckham

FRIESLAND [Wisconsin] - Charles Addison Peckham, age 80, of Friesland, died Monday morning, November 27, 2000, at Columbus Community Hospital. Charles was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on April 14, 1920, the son of David Ray and Clara (Fehrman) Peckham. He was a graduate of Madison Central High School. He attended UW-Madison for two years in physical medicine and later graduated from Madison Area Technical College with a major in accounting and office management, and a minor in data processing. Charles joined the U.S. Army in World War II and became a technical sergeant in the Medical Corps, and later was a volunteer for detached duty and was transferred to serve with the paratroopers and special forces. He was engaged in battles in North Africa, Sicily, Anzio, Salerno, Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge and in Desert Storm. Charles was honorably discharged from the Army and held various accounting positions in the Madison area. He was a 17th ward alderman for the city of Madison from 1953 until 1955, was a justice of the peace, was foreman for Badger Ordinance Works, and in 1953 became general foreman for the Joliet Arsenal in Joliet, Illinois. In 1969 he was certified by IBM as a computer programmer and has worked as auditor for the State Medical Society of Wisconsin and as a senior auditor for Olin Industries' Badger Ordinance Works. While Charles was working as a custodian of Madison East High School in 1976, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. After three years of treatment and in remission, Charles became involved in founding the state chapter Living With Cancer. In the years of 1980 until 1984, he became a registered master gardner through the UW-Extension division. Charles was a member of the Bricklayers Union (AFL-CIO) serving as secretary for their arbitration committee and in 1976 was president of Local No. 60 of Madison Municipal Works Union, past associate member of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., past commander of the Madison Chapter of Disabled American Veteran's Veterans, brigadier of the United States Veterans Assembly, legislative director for the Wisconsin Veteran's Council, and past president of the Allied Veteran Council of Dane County. On September 12, 1992, Charles was united in marriage to Lorraine E. Bobholz at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friesland. Together they made Friesland their home for the last eight years. Since his marriage, Charles was a member of John E. Miller American Legion Post No. 146 of Beaver Dam and a faithful member to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Friesland. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Friesland; three sons, John, Stephen and David; a daughter, Ann; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a step-granddaughter; two sisters, Yvonne (James) Thompson of North Leeds, and Shirley Johnson of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and four sisters. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. from TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Friesland, with Pastor John Unnasch officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in Friesland Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Friesland. Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria is serving the family.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 30, 2000; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Tina Nania

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA - Tina Nania, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek, California. Tina was born to Joseph and Gaetana Nania on August 6, 1918, in Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating from Madison Central High School, Tina enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, where she earned a B.A. degree in education. She worked as a secretary in the legal department for Badger Ordinance proof reading government contracts during World War II. After the war she made her residence in Berkeley, California. She earned a master's degree in library science at the University of California at Berkeley. Tina was employed as a librarian in the legal department of the law library at Berkeley until her retirement. Surviving are her sisters, Stephena N. Frederick, Janesville, Wisconsin, and Ann Nania, River Forest, Illinois. Further survivors include her nephews, Jeff Nania, Madison, Dr. James Nania, Spokane, Washington, Joel Nania, Spokane, Jay Nania, Houston, Texas, George Frederick, Carol Stream, Illinois, and Joe Nania, Mishawaka, Indiana. Surviving nieces include Arra Lasse, Janesville, and Becky Kitta, Mishawaka, Indiana. Tina was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Dr. James Nania, Ernest Nania and Corporal John Nania. Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2000, in ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1128 St. James Court, Madison. There will not be a visitation. The family wishes to thank all of Tina's friends who extended their generous help during her latest illness. Cress Funeral Service (608) 238-3434

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 11, 2000; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)