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)