Obituary: Gertrude Louise (Clintsman) Britton

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA - Louise Britton died peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2001, in Delray Beach, Florida. She was born, Gertrude Louise on May 26, 1907, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, daughter of Carrie and Hershel Clintsman. She lived in Casnovia, Michigan, Rockford, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin, where she graduated from Madison Central High School. She married Donald M. Britton on August 26, 1928, and she and Dr. Britton spent 56 years together before his death in 1984. She was active in the Madison General Hospital volunteer program and was a past president of both the Dane County Medical Society and the State of Wisconsin Medical Society. She was a member of the BC Chapter of PEO, the First Congregational Church while in Madison and the Church of the Palms in Delray Beach, Florida. Upon her husband's retirement, the couple moved to Florida. Louise was the loving mother of Beatrice Eckert of Springfield, Virginia, and Carolyn Carlson of Madison. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Suzanne (Clark) Rasmaussen of Santa Clarita, California, Diana (Scott) Hudson of Franklin, Tennessee, Laura (David) Maynard of Kissimmee, Florida, Gail Carlson (Philip Nyhus) of Waterville, Maine, and Andrew (Lisa) Carlson of Indianapolis, Indiana. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Abby Delray, Florida and her ashes were interred along side her husband at the Church of the Palms on April 25, 2001. Memorials may be made to the Abby Delray Foundation, 1717 Homewood Blvd. Delray Beach, Florida 33445.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 29, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Grace Janette (Denson) Hill

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Grace Janette Hill, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2001, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, on October 1, 1910, to the late Arthur and Anna Denson. She graduated from Madison Central High School. Grace married Harold Edwin Hill in Madison on March 19, 1930. In 1931 they relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Grace spent the next 15 years devoted to her home and family. In 1947, the family returned to Madison, and when the family matured Grace began a series of employments: F.W. Woolworths, S.S. Kresges, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, and the Oregon School for Girls, from where she retired. Grace is survived by three sons, Robert Edwin Hill, Madison, James Barton Hill, West Burke, Vermont, and John Arthur Hill, Branford, Connecticut; two daughters, Jo Ann Marie Harrison, Madison, and Judy Bess Halberslaben, Deerfield; sons- and daughters-in-law; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren (two who bear her name, Melissa Grace Crockett and Julia Grace Perrelli). The funeral service will be private. Grace will be laid to rest in Roselawn Cemetery next to her husband, who preceded her in death. Arrangements are pending.


Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 24, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Joseph J. Fedele

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Joseph J. Fedele, age 85, passed away at the HospiceCare Center on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, with his family at his bedside. He was born in Madison on April 25, 1915, the son of Peter and Loretta Fedele. Joe was raised in the Bush, attended St. James Elementary School, and graduated from Madison Central High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joe was joined in marriage with Bette Wright on April 12, 1947, the same year he founded Fedele Trucking Company. Joe also owned and operated Fedele Tire Service, the Park Motor Inn, and along with his brother, Sam, owned and operated Fedeles Restaurant. He was a member of the Wisconsin Road Builders Association, Mendota Grid Iron, National Tire Dealers, Eagles Club, Elks Club, Nakoma Country Club, National Hole in One, and the Teamsters Union. Joe loved sports and was a longtime supporter of UW athletics. He enjoyed his annual trips to Canada, and winters in Florida. Joe is survived by a son, Dennis (Mary) Fedele; a daughter, Julie (Steve Rust) Fedele; two grandchildren, Jason (Camille) Fedele, and Heath Fedele; a great-granddaughter, Stella Fedele; a step-granddaughter, Jackie Ryckman; a brother, Sam Fedele; a sister, Tina (Robert) Samuelson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and longtime business associate, Dan Moodie. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Bette, in 1988; and two sisters, Lucy Hanson and Ann Cuccia. A four-hour visitation will be held on Friday, April 20, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m., at FITCH LAWRENCE SANFILLIPPO CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 6021 University Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2001, at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., with Father Michael Burke officiating. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Point Place, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53719, or the American Heart Association, 4703 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716. Dad, hearts come in all sizes; yours was the biggest one we knew. We love you and we'll miss you. Give Mom and Crickett a hug for us too. Love, Julie and Denny.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 19, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Byron P. Gorman II

MONONA [Wisconsin] - Byron P. Gorman II, age 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 12, 2001. Byron was born on May 9, 1933, to the late Byron and Harriet Gorman in Madison. He is a graduate of Madison Central High School. Byron served his country in the army. He married Donna Maynard in 1962. He worked for many years here in the Dane County area as a home siding applicator. Byron is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Robin Phillips, Byron P. Gorman III, and Josephine Gorman; grandchildren, Tenisha Gorman, Felicia Gorman , Ryan Gorman, TeArra Phillips, Kenneth Edwards, Amy Gorman and Ashley Delaney; a great-grandchild, Taylor Rodriges; a brother, Don (Betty Gorman; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and pets. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral servies will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2001, with the Rev. William Conover presiding. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Gunderson East Funeral Home (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 15, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Gerald G. Schmidt - Class of 1966

MADISON - Gerald G. Schmidt, age 44, of 2408 E. Washington Avenue Apt. 2. died on Monday, April 8, at home. He was born on February 16, 1947, a veteran of the Viet Nam War. Survivors include a daughter, Karmen Jenifer Schmidt; and a brother, Donald Schmidt of Deforest; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Frieda Schmidt. Memorial services will be held at BETHEL LUTERHAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Avenue at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13. The Reverend James Koza will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Church. The JOYCE FUNERAL HOME, 540 West Washington Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 10, 1991; submitted by Gerhard Ellerkamp (Class of 1966)

Obituary: John Peter Maly

SUN PRAIRIE [Wisconsin] - John Peter Maly, born on March 5, 1938, beloved father, husband, son and grandfather, passed away on April 7, 2001, after a long battle with ALS. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary; children, Lynda, James, Steven, Jewitt III, Jason, Mike, Mark, and step daughter April; all 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; his mother, Gladys; sisters, Shirley Pena, Annette Hummel; and brother, Carl. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Maly; and his second wife, Jayne White. John was born and raised in Madison. He attended Central High and served in the military. He was a member of the Laborer's Union Local 236. John retired from the City of Madison Streets Department after 22 years of service. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue (near Parmenter Street), Middleton, with Monsignor Joseph P. Higgins presiding. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. He touched a lot of people in his life and will be missed by many. On the Wings of an Angel he'll fly.

Originally published in The Capital Times on April 9, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Lucille Helen (Gardner) Roh - Class of 1929

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Lucille Helen Roh, age 91, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Karmenta Health Care Center. She was born June 3, 1909, in LaValle. Lucille came to Madison in 1928 and graduated from Central High School in 1929. She attended UW-Madison one semester and while doing waitress work, met and married Lawrence Larry Roh in 1930. Lucille retired from the Wisconsin Telephone Company in 1974. She had been a charter member of the Apostolic Gospel Church, since 1942. Lucille is survived by her son, James (Rose) Roh of Madison; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Faye (Lorene) Gardner of Reedsburg and Robert (Edna) Gardner of Dixon, Tennessee; two sisters, Joyce Haas of Elk Grove, California and Eleanor Ingles of LaCrosse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; her parents, Arthur and Ruby Gardner; two sons, Robert and John Roh; brothers, Lyle, Raymond and Norman Gardner; a sister, Olive Banbury; and a grandson, Vaughn Roh. A memorial service will be held at CALVARY GOSPEL CHURCH, 5301 Commercial Avenue, Madison, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2001 with Reverend John Grant presiding. Private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Friends may call at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family wishes to express gratitude for the outstanding care provided by the staff of Karmenta Health Care Center, over the past five years. Gunderson East Funeral Home 5203 Monona Dr. 221-5420

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

Obituary: William A. "Bill" Schneider - Class of 1947

MADISON [Wisconsin] - William A. Bill Schneider, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2001, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 26, 1929, the son of Hubert and Florence (Harrington) Schneider in Madison. Bill was a 1947 graduate of Central High School, where he served as his senior class president. He married Mayvis Linden on January 27, 1951, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Bill attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1951 and in 1954 received his M.B.A. He served his country in the Army with transportation corps in Korea from 1954 until 1956. After his time in the service, Bill began a career in insurance sales. Bill purchased and managed residential properties in the U.W. campus area. He loved visiting children and grandchildren, European travel, classical music, nature, and walking. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mayvis; six children, Sally (Allen) Webb of Minneapolis, Nancy (Gordon) King of Atlanta, Dave (Bonnie) Schneider of Homer, Alaska, Patrick (Dawn) Schneider of Homer, Alaska, Kenneth (Sherry) Schneider of Waunakee, and Judith (Tim) Droster of Madison; 24 grandchildren, Paul, Jennifer, Carrie and Andrew Webb, Benjamin, Matthew, Stephen, Daniel, Julianne, Sarah, Christin, and Carly King, Robin, Rachael, Patrick, Emily and Kenneth Schneider, Lucas and Lindsey Schneider, Adam and Joseph Schneider, and David, William and James Droster; his brother, Duane (Suzanne) Schneider of Denver, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Doris, Monica, and Janet Schneider, and Nira Linden; in-laws, Fred (Delores) Fuller, William (Kathryn) Flynn, and Richard (Mary Jeanne) Imhoff. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Hubert, Jack, David and Donald Schneider; and a brother-in-law, Delbert Linden. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave. at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, with Fr. Roger Nilles presiding. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive. The family wishes to express its deepest thanks and appreciation to HospiceCare Inc. and Dr. Marshall Fields, his nurse, Mary, and the entire staff of the East Madison Clinic. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back, May the sunshine warm your face, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal of April 4, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)