Obituary: Dominic Schiro - Class of 1942

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Dominic Schiro, age 76, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, with his wife, Kathleen, his daughter, son and grandchildren there to comfort him. He was born January 2, 1925, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Peter and Angeline Schiro. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1942. He was a well-known Madison athlete. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served as a sergeant in the United States Army. Dominic married Kathleen Hogan at Saint Bernards Church in 1952. Dominic was a member of the Madison police force, serving the community for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member and past president of the Italian Workman's Club. He was also a member of the Elks Club. He enjoyed cooking his homemade pizza, spaghetti sauce and cardoonies for his friends and family. Dominic loved to be with his grandchildren and family. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Fitchburg; a son, Steve (Jane) Schiro of Elm Grove, Wisconsin; his daughter Jackie (George Schmidt) Schiro of Madison; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica and Jamie Schiro of Elm Grove, Wisconsin, and Erik and Michael Schmidt of Madison. He is further survived by three sisters, Georgia Cerniglia of Fitchburg, Mary Schiro of Fitchburg, and Lucy Halleran of Orlan, Illinois; and a brother, Ben Schiro of Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; a teenage sister, Mary; and brothers, Vito, Frank and George Schiro. Funeral services will be held at SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH on Saturday, February 17, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and relatives may call at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Friday, February 16, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Diabetes Association. Within our lives you have given so much to all of us. We will never forget the special place you hold in our hearts and we will all miss you, Dad.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 13, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Robert J. "Archie" Faust - Class of 1950

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Robert J. Archie Faust, age 68, of Madison, died on Monday, February 12, 2001, at his home from congestive heart failure. He was born on July 9, 1932, the son of Henry and Grace (Beld) Faust. He attended Madison parochial grade schools and was a 1950 graduate of Madison Central High School, where he was known as Archie. He served in the Korean War from 1951 until 1953. He formerly worked at Krueger Fabricating Company, now known as Dairy Equipment Company, before joining the Madison Police Department on May 1, 1955. He served different departments from walking beats, motorcycle detail, hit-and-run officer, before becoming a detective in 1976. He served in that capacity until he retired in 1985. Bob was a Badgers and Packers fan, and loved fishing, especially at his cottage in northern Wisconsin. He was a charter member of St. Peter Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, whom he married in 1952; four daughters, Kaye (Loran) Mezera, Susan (John) Faust-Evans, Mary (Bill) Muth and JoAnne (Scott) Nelson, all of Madison; and six grandchildren, Mike and Matt Mezera, Michelle and Kristy Muth, and Samantha and Shannen Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, James. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Alt in his efforts to aid Bob in his illness. A memorial Mass will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., on Thursday, February 15, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., on Wednesday, February 14, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. He will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever. Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 13, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Mary Frances (Short) Moon

RIDGEWAY [Wisconsin] - Mary Frances Moon, age 76, of Ridgeway, passed away on Friday evening February 9, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on June 4, 1924 in Dodgeville, a daughter of Roy and Ethel (Brunker) Short. She was raised and educated in Ridgeway and graduated from Madison Central High School. On April 22, 1946, Mary married Wendell Toad Moon at St. Bridgets Catholic Church in Ridgeway. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1987. They resided in Ridgeway all of their married lives. She was a member of St. Bridgets Catholic Church and its Altar Society, Order of Catholic Forresters, and Barneveld Senior Citizens. Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary DeVoe, of Ridgeway, and Kay (Ron) Tippett, of Mt. Horeb; eight grandchildren, Peggy (Bill) Ramsey, David DeVoe, Jr., Dan (Torrie) DeVoe, Doug Stampfli, Billy (Jennifer) Stampfli, John (Julia) Stampfli, James Stampfli and Amanda Stampfli; six greatgrandchildren, Dan Hess, Abby Ramsey, Cierrah, Nikkiah, William 11 and Savannah Stampfli; three brothers, Frank (Sharon) Short, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Tom (Barb) Short, of Green Bay, Jim (Deb) Short, of Dodgeville;. her sister-in-law, Betty Dietzman, of Ridgeway; special friends, LaVerne Cub Shea, of Ridgeway, Marcella Landin, of Ridgeway; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and her very faithful companion, Missy Moon. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, William Short. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at ST. BRIDGETS CATHOLIC CHURCH, in Ridgeway. Father Donald Lange will officiate: Burial will be held at St. Bridgets Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Ridgeway where a parish rosary service will be held at 8:00 p.m.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 11, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Elliott Noble Walstead

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Elliot Noble Walstead, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, in Hebron Hall, Oakwood Village, Madison. He was born on September 26, 1905, in Dalton, Minnesota, to the Rev. John and Ingeborge Walstead. Elliot attended Madison Central High School and UW-Madison, earning his law degree and being admitted to the Wisconsin bar in 1929.He was the assistant district attorney in Madison from 1935 until 1939. Elliot was the attorney and executive secretary for the Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers Board from 1938 until 1951. He married Madge Albright in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1942. Elliot served three years of active service in World War II as a Naval communications officer, Amphibious Forces, in the Pacific from 1942 until 1945. He was made lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1949. Elliot's many accomplishments included being the enforcement director of the Office of Price Stabilization for southern Wisconsin from 1951 until 1952; the state chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party from 1953 until 1955; qualified for practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1955; ran for U.S. Senate (defeated by Henry Maier) in 1956; was the deputy attorney general for the state of Wisconsin in 1962; was legal counsel to the governor of Wisconsin in 1963; appointed judge in Milwaukee County in 1964; recognized for 22 years of teaching in UW Extension law classes in 1967; recognized by the Milwaukee Bar Association as outstanding judge in 1977; and retired from Milwaukee County Court in 1978, continuing to served as a reserve judge. Elliot's wife, Madge, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2001. Elliot is survived by his stepchildren, Dr. John G. (Lois) Albright of Madison, Eunice M. Dettman of Sturgis, Michigan; and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Walstead; brother, Willard; two sisters, Grace and Inga; and two step-grandchildren, Paul Stewart and John David Albright. A memorial service is planned for late May 2001. Memorials may be made to the Oakwood Village Foundation, 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705. Elliot was always an avid reader and could quote equally well from Dickens, Shakespeare, Churchill and the Bible. He had a keen sense of humor and was a master storyteller. But most of all he was a gentleman with a great sense of what is right and decent. One attorney said, If I could choose any man to be my father, I would choose Judge Walstead. Cress Funeral Service (608) 238-3434


Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 8, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Viola N. (Young) Boyd

MADISON/ SUN PRAIRIE - Viola N. Boyd, age 76, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 5, 2001, at Columbus Health Care Center. Viola was born on May 11, 1924, in Madison, the daughter of Frank and Beaulah (Griffin) Young. She was a lifelong Madison resident and attended Madison Central High School. She worked as a secretary for professors at the University of Wisconsin until her marriage. She met Robert C. Boyd at a Halloween dance, and they were married on April 16, 1948, in Madison. Viola was a devoted wife and mother. Survivors include a son, Michael (Nancy) Boyd of Madison; two daughters, Jane (Curt) Schwenn of Madison, and Debbie Boyd of Sun Prairie; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Young of Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1983; two infant sons; and her parents. Funeral services will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Richard Horst will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257

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

Obituary: Walter M. Lindauer - Class of 1949

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Walter M. Lindauer, age 69, died on Thursday, February 1, 2001 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. He was born May 27, 1931 in Madison, the son of Walter C. and Mary (Kelliher) Lindauer. He was a graduate of Central High School in Madison where he resided his entire life. He married Elaine D. Kobriger on February 9, 1963. Walter was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Elaine; two sons, Robert (Jayne), of Verona, and John (Michelle), of Madison; a daughter, Susan, of Appleton; his grandchildren, Danielle, Tyler, and Carlie; his brother Richard (Donna), of Madison; his sister-in-law, Theresa Rudolph, of Whitefish Bay; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Bobby; his sister Mary Jean; and his niece Mary Jean Lindauer. Wally was employed by Schappe/Don Miller Dealerships until his retirement in 1996. Wally enjoyed pitching for many years in the Major League Softball division of the Madison Recreation Department. He was an avid Badger and Packer fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and golfing on many of the area golf courses. The highlights of his mornings were having coffee with his friends and visiting with the gang at Parman's service station. Wally will be remembered for his sense of humor and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A memorial funeral mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2131 Rowley Ave, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2001. The Reverend Roman Shemayev will officiate. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at the Church until the service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare, or Blessed Sacrament Church Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home 5701 Odana Road 608-274-1000

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 2, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of of 1968)

Note: Walter Lindauer's class year is based on information in the 1949 Tychoberahn, where he is pictured among the graduating seniors.

Obituary: Evelyn P. (Alexander) Shafer

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Evelyn P. Shafer, age 82, died peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, January 31, 2001. She was born in Madison on October 10, 1918, to Charles and Ethel (Nagle) Alexander. She married Robert C. Shafer in Madison on June 17, 1939. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2000. Evelyn worked as a laboratory technician for the University of Wisconsin State Hygiene Lab for more than 20 years. She and Robert retired to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1981. She was a graduate of Madison Central High School. Evelyn will be deeply missed and is lovingly survived by her children, David (Barbara) of Madison, and Linda (David) Furseth of Johnson Creek. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her sisters, Carol (Robert) Knudson and Marion (James) Meiler; and a lifelong friend, Lucille Boeker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brothers, Bobby and Richard Alexander. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2001, at SCHROEDER-CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave. The Rev. Donald O. Cottom will officiate. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be private. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of HospiceCare Inc., especially Pat, Susan, Claudia and Dr. Kay Heggestad. Mother, grandma: You're a special lady, and we'll always love you. Schroeder-Cress Funeral Home (608) 249-6666

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 2, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

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)