Obituary: Galdys Jean (Baumgartner) Stanley - Class of 1928

MADISON/NEW GLARUS - Gladys Jeanne Stanley, age 97, of Madison passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. She was born on Oct. 6, 1910, to her parents Matheus and Anna Maria (Menzi) Baumgartner in New Glarus. Gladys attended grade school in New Glarus before graduating from Madison Central High School in 1928. On February 28, 1930, she married Emerson Drew Stanley in Waukegan, Illinois of the Stanley Pharmacy in Madison. Gladys had retired as a clerk typist from the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 1976. She had previously worked for the Bell Telephone Company of Madison. After retirement she worked as an LTE for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Gladys volunteered with many groups in the Village of Shorewood Hills. She was a Cub Scout den mother and worked with both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Gladys also assisted with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corp. She was charter member of the Shorewood Hills Book Club and the Shorewood Hills Garden Club. Gladys enjoyed classical music and helped with many musical and performing arts productions. She was a member of the Lutheran Memorial Church of Madison. She is survived by her children, Dorothy Rae Eberhard of Denver, Colo. and James Richard (Sandy) Stanley of Madison; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Anne Behrnd of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Emerson Stanley in 1969; a grandson, Lee Robert Stanley in 1991; six brothers; and six sisters. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at 9 a.m. at the SWISS CHURCH CEMETERY, 700 Sixth Ave., New Glarus with the Reverend Tom Nielsen officiating. The family suggests memorials to Olbrich Gardens, Madison, HospiceCare, Inc., or the donor's choice. The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is serving the family.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 12, 2007

Obituary: Hermine Sauthoff Davidson - Class of 1928

MADISON - Hermine Sauthoff Davidson, 97, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, peacefully in her home in Madison. She was born July 12, 1910, to Berthold and Mary (Mame) Sauthoff, also Madison natives. She was one of the first graduates of the University of Wisconsin Modern Dance program in 1932, guided by Margaret H'Doubler. She taught at Ohio State University and then at New York University, earning a master's degree there. While in New York, she also studied with the Martha Graham Dance Studio. During World War II, she served with the American Red Cross in England, France, and Germany for three years. After the war, she was employed by the Madison School District as supervisor of elementary and high school physical education, and organizer of women's sports and adult recreation programs. One of the adult recreational programs she became very involved with was square and folk dancing, where she met and married Charlie Davidson. They "called" for the "Folk Fiesta" sessions in the Great Hall of the Wisconsin Union, and on the King Street Plaza of the State Capitol. These were enjoyed by hundreds of dancers and spectators, many of whom also married as a result. Hermine enjoyed sailing, canoeing, and camping with her husband, Charlie and their children, Liese and Rob. She gardened, knitted, and taught all the neighborhood kids to swim. She was very active politically and in the community, in such things as Waunona Garden Club, Waunona Association, the Beltline relocation campaign, the Kanopy Dance Company, the Broadway Simpson Neighborhood Center, and advocating for the Madison lakes. She was a lifelong member of the First Unitarian Society, was on the Madison School Board for six years, played bridge, and attended nearly every American Players Theater performance since its opening. She was named a YWCA Woman of Distinction in 2003. She had a great interest in people and enjoyed talking with everyone she met. She and Charlie took joy in many far-flung Elderhostel programs, and in visiting grandchildren in Anchorage, Alaska. She remained an active and enthusiastic individual all her life. Among her survivors are her husband, Charlie; son, Rob of Madison; daughter, Liese and husband Jim Munter of Anchorage; and grandchildren, Lynn, Katie and Scott Munter. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at the FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison. The family requests contributions to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on October 14, 2007

Note: Hermine Sauthoff's class year is based on information in the 1928 Tychoberahn, where she is pictured among the February graduates.

Obituary: Helene M. (Abel) Hozeny - Class of 1928

MADISON - Helene M. Hozeny died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Alterra Clare Bridge House after a short illness. She was born in Madison, Sept. 16, 1910, to Joseph and Crescence (Grimm) Abel and lived most of her life in that community. Helene graduated from Central High School. She was an accomplished violinist who won many state and regional prizes during the 1920s and 1930s. She also enjoyed playing the piano, singing, walking, reading and long automobile rides with her husband. She was known for her sly wit, quick mind and extraordinary energy. Helene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an alto mainstay of the Blessed Sacrament Church Choir for many years. Helene particularly enjoyed holiday gatherings with her whole family present. In her working life, Helene was a stenographer at the state Department of Transportation and an executive secretary at the UW-School of Nursing before retiring in 1976. She married Walter J. Hozeny, June 21, 1945. Their marriage was truly a loving partnership until his death in 2002. Surviving are her son, Tony (Joanne Cullen) Hozeny and daughter, Betsy (Pat) Ryan, both of Madison; grandchildren, Jesse Hozeny, Abigail Ryan, Brigid Ryan, Katy Ryan, Caitlin Hozeny and Frankie Hozeny; sister, Eleanor Jensen of Belleville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Elsie Daniels, Marie Einberger, Devota Baudler, Regina Schrodt and Amanda Dieter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLICH CHURCH, 2115 Rowley Ave., Madison, with a visitation at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the HospiceCare Foundation Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Please do not send flowers. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 26, 2007

Note: Helene M. Abel's graduation class year is based on information in the 1927 Tychoberahn which lists her as a member of the 11A - June Class of 1928.

Obituary: Selma Tilker Harris - Class of 1928

MADISON - Selma Tilker Harris, age 94, of Meriter Health Center, Madison, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, 2004, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Reedsburg in 1910, the daughter of Herman Tilker and Anna (Krey) Tilker. She was graduated with honors from Madison Central High School in 1928, and completed nurses' training at the University of Wisconsin in 1932. She continued at the university, receiving her B.S. degree in sociology in 1935. Selma joined United Airlines in 1936, pioneering as the first stewardess from Madison, clocking in more hours in the air than any other stewardess of her time. In these exciting early days of flying, she traveled extensively throughout the U.S., and was based in Chicago and later San Francisco. In 1948, she married Sherwin B. Harris Jr. ("Bucky"), originally of Buffalo, N.Y., and moved to Norwalk, Ohio, where they lived for three years while he was president of Mary Lee Candies. They then moved to Pelham Manor, N.Y., where she lived until 1988 (with a year spent back in Madison, 1962-63). Her husband held a number of top executive positions in Manhattan, including president of Louis Sherry, Holly Corp., chairman of Childs Restaurants, Executive Search Corp., Caribbean Material & Supply Co., and went on to found Harris & Harris Management Consultants and Computer Tutors Corp. He died in 1970, at age 61. Selma moved back to Madison in 1987, living on Monroe Street, Meriter Terrace and finally at Meriter Health Center, where she received loving care until her death. Selma was a very caring and loving person. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her son, Sherwin III, a Manhattan-based art director and graphic designer, and his wife, Peggy, an interior designer, of Mount Vernon, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Catherine Tilker of Lodi; nieces, Ruth Rogers of Sun Prairie and Chris Scoville of Cottage Grove, and Elaine Gomperts of Penfield, N.Y.; nephews, Tom Tilker of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jim and Steve Tilker, of Phoenix, Ariz., Dennis Pearson, now in New Zealand, Jerry Tilker of Fort Wayne, Ind., Tom Harris of Anaheim, Calif., and Craig Harris, of Wilmington, N.C.; and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Lawrence, Clarence, Herman, Frederick, William, John and Lucien Tilker; and her sister, Lucy Pearson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. at SCHROEDER CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison. The Rev. Glen Reichelderfer and the Rev. John Thomas, of Christ Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave.

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

Obituary: Eleanor Louise Jones Smith - Class of 1928

MADISON - Eleanor Louise Smith, age 93, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at Meriter Health Care Center, Madison. Eleanor was born in Dodgeville on Feb. 5, 1911, to Lewis Elmer and Sarah (Owens) Jones. Eleanor grew up in Madison, and she graduated from Central High School and UW-Madison. In 1942, she married Edward J. Smith, who later served as a Dane County supervisor and chairman of the Dane County Board. They lived in Mount Horeb, where she taught civics, French and Latin at Mount Horeb High School for many years. Eleanor later served as hall advisor at Chadbourne and Barnard Halls and for the University of Wisconsin Summer Music Clinic until her retirement in 1976. Eleanor was a lifetime member of the Starlite Chapter, No. 283, of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a past worthy high priestess and life member of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Madison Shrine No. 6. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and dining out. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed, in 1962; her father, in 1952; her mother, in 1978; and her brother, William Owens Jones, in 1992. Eleanor is survived by her sister-in-law, Colleen Jones of Madison; two nieces, Marianne (Neil) Fauerbach of Madison, and Nancy Jones of Beaver Dam; a nephew, Barry (Mary) Jones of Madison; and six great-nieces and great-nephews, Colleen and Erin Fauerbach, Eric and Andy Davis, and Hannah and Grace Jones. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at LULLOFF-PETERSON-HOUCK FUNERAL HOME, Dodgeville. Following the visitation, there will be a procession to East Side Cemetery for a committal service at noon, where Pastor Jean Bartlett will officiate.

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

Note: Eleanor Jones's class year is based on information in the 1928 Tychoberahn, where she is pictured among the June graduates.

Obituary: Ruth Evelyn Baker Schohl - Class of 1928

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Ruth Evelyn Baker Schohl, age 90, died on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at home. She was born on Oct. 15, 1911, in Madison, the daughter of Wilmont Rich Baker and Lucca Schott Baker. She was married in Chicago, to James J. Schohl of Chicago on Nov. 10, 1943. She was a 1928 graduate of Madison Central High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Education in June, 1932. Ruth was employed by the State of Wisconsin and worked for over 40 years in various state departments. Ruth worked for the Wisconsin Department of Taxation (now Revenue) from January 1933, until June 1945. She worked for the Chicago & North Western Railway for four years and after that was employed by the State Annuity and Investment Board and the Teachers Retirement System. Ruth was a secretary for various members of the Wisconsin State Legislature for 21 years, retiring in 1989. She attended and was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church (later known as Pilgrim United Church of Christ) from 1919 until its closure. Ruth is survived by her son, Wilmont (Jan) Schohl; and two granddaughters, Kristin and Jennifer Schohl. She is also survived by a great-granddaughter, Taylor Nicole. She was preceded in death by her husband. James on March 7, 1975; her mother on June 18, 1942; her father on Jan. 14, 1947; a son, William James "Skipper" Schohl who was two and a half years old when he died in Chicago on Jan. 21, 1948; her brothers, John, age nine months on Dec. 1, 1909; Robert J. Baker on Aug. 26, 1952; Philip J. (Pat) Baker on Aug. 17, 1992; and a sister, Dorothy Baker Koltes on March 23, 1992. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, with the Rev. David Michael of Lake Edge United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. "I would like to go back o'er life's pathway And retrace every footstep I've trod, And remove the rough spots where I stumbled, And erase every vestige and clod. I would like to go back o'er life's journey And call back each harsh word that I've said, Recall every wrong deed or action That caused sorrow or tears to be shed. I would add many words left unspoken, And retract many words idly said, And heal every heart bruised or broken By replacing kind words in their stead. Then, when at the end of life's journey I'm asked my past story to tell, There'd be no rough spots on my pathway, No place where I stumbled or fell." Anonymous Gunderson East Funeral Home (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on August 12, 2002; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Alice Siggelko Better - Class of 1928

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Alice Siggelko Better, age 91, a fourth generation lifelong resident of Madison, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at the Meriter Health Center. She was born in Madison on Aug. 10, 1910, the daughter of the late Herbert and Florence Perkins Siggelko. Mr. Siggelko was a prominent Madison attorney. She was the granddaughter of John and Alice McFarland Siggelko. One of Madison's pioneer families, the Siggelkos arrived from Mecklenberg, Germany, in 1851 and originally settled in the town of Blooming Grove. Alice graduated from Madison Central High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in history. During World War II, she worked as an air traffic controller at Truax Field in Madison. After the war, she worked in the University of Wisconsin Extension Division until her retirement. An enthusiastic Democrat her entire life, Alice read widely in English history and literature. She was an accomplished model railroader, wood carver and model furniture maker who leaves countless handmade creations that are treasured by her family and friends. A gifted athlete from girlhood, she maintained a lifelong love of golfing and bowling, winning numerous trophies and awards. Coming from a family of serious bridge players, she had achieved the level of life master in the ACBL. Her keen intellect, her ironic humor and her independent spirit will be deeply missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know her. "Her mind was her kingdom, her will was her law." Mrs. Better is survived by two brothers, Scott Siggelkow of Lake Tomahawk, and Dr. Richard Siggelkow and his wife, Lois, of Ellicottville, N.Y.; two nephews, Rick Siggelkow of South Nyack, N.Y., and Jim Siggelkow of Buffalo, N.Y.; a grand-nephew and two grand-nieces. Burial was in the family plot in Forrest Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128.

Originally published in The Capital Times on March 6, 2002; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Note: Alice Siggilkow [sic] is pictured among the members of of the February graduating class in the 1928 Tychoberahn.

Note: The Siggelko and Siggelkow spelling differences may be explained by her grandfather's decision to drop the "w" from the end of his surname. Click HERE for additional information about this spelling change.

Obituary: Ann K. (Cullinane) Pagel - Class of 1928

LODI [Wisconsin] - Mrs. Ann K. Pagel, age 92, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at Lodi Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Ann was born on Jan. 6, 1910, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of John R. and Mary (Link) Cullinane. She graduated from St. Raphael's in 1924 and Madison Central High School in 1928. She married Lawrence Pagel on Sept. 26, 1936, at St. Raphael's Cathedral. Ann was an entertainer and enjoyed making people laugh and feel better. As "Screwball Annie" she performed pantomime at county fairs and special occasions throughout Wisconsin. Even though she was confined to a wheelchair, she continued to perform at Good Samaritan to the delight of both the residents and staff. She also found time to comfort the residents in their time of need. Ann was a longtime member of the Eagles Auxiliary and organized a kitchen ban to entertain the membership at the Eagles Club. Ann was a member of St. Raphael's Cathedral. She is survived by her husband, Larry, to whom she has been married for 65 years; a son, Patrick (Joan) of Madison; three grandchildren, Debbie (Jon) Stolz of Wauwatosa, Scott (Patti) Pagel of Kimberly, Julie (John) Tomasen of Minneapolis, and Noel and Travis Pagel, both of Madison; a niece, Mary Cullinane of Oconomowoc; a nephew, Michael Cullinane of Madison; six great-grandchildren; numerous cousins; and a longtime friend, Judy Pagel of Madison She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary; and a brother, John. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL, 222 W. Main St., on Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at 10 a.m. Monsignor Daniel Ganshert will officiate, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends may call at JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the service time. Memorials may be made to Lodi Good Samaritan Home, 700 Clark St., Lodi, WI 53555. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 1, 2002; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Obituary: Clair A. Brazee - Class of 1928

MADISON [Wisconsin] - Clair A. Brazee, age 91, passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born on Dec. 2, 1909, to Rollin and Lucinda Brazee of Madison. Clair was a lifelong resident of Madison, graduating from Madison Central High School in 1928. He was with the University of Wisconsin Physical Plant for 40 years and a member of the Steamfitters Union Local 394 for more than 50 years. He is survived by his son, Eugene (Myrty) Brazee; his daughters, Marlyn (Dick) Hodges, Janice Newman and Elaine Brazee; eight grandchildren, Lucinda (John) Bannon, Sheri Wiatrowski, Dan (Julie) Brazee, Laura (Bob) Beale, Marcy (Doug) Marquis, James (Sue) Hodges, Gregory (Maria) Newman and Bill (Stacy) Newman; 16 great-grandchildren, nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 1992; his parents; his brother, Buell; his sister, Monona Breitenbach; a son-in-law, Larry Newman; and a great-grandson, Aaron Marquis. Visitation will be on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Cress Funeral Service (608) 238-3434

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

Obituary: Sidney Edward Knope - Class of 1928

CHARLESTON, S.C./MADISON [Wisconsin] - Sidney Edward Knope, an almost lifelong resident of Madison, died at Roper Hospital in Charleston, S.C., after a heart attack on Sunday, June 24, 2001. He passed the following day with his children at his side. Sid was born on Feb. 23, 1911, in Madison. He was a 1928 graduate of Madison Central High School and earned an economics degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1932. He devoted 42 years to state government in Wisconsin, employed by the Industrial Commission, where he helped pioneer the administration of unemployment compensation. In his youth, Sid was the city champion speed skater. He also participated in baseball and bowling leagues. He was active in his support of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps in the 1960s. He and his wife, Perle, were loyal supporters of the Madison Symphony, the Madison Theatre Guild and were charter members of the Friends of the Madison Civic Center. He volunteered to usher, take tickets and lead backstage tours of the Civic Center from shortly after it opened in 1980 until 1999, when he was 88. He had worked his way through college ushering for vaudeville shows and big band concerts at the Orpheum Theater and later at the Capitol Theater, which became the original Civic Center. Sid joked that he started out ushering for 27-1/2 cents per hour and worked his way up to doing it for free. He also helped write and produce stage shows in the early days of the Nakoma neighborhood and later for the West High School PTA. Although he dearly loved Madison, Sid and Perle traveled the world after his retirement. She used to tease him about never taking her out of Dane County. They built a home together on Waban Hill in Nakoma in 1938. He lived there for more than 60 years. She died in 1990. Sid moved to assisted living in Mount Pleasant, S.C., in September 2000, where he continued to follow Wisconsin State Journal articles about the Civic Center expansion with great interest. In February of this year, he celebrated his 90th birthday with four generations of his family, from five states. Real Wisconsin Badger ice cream was flown in for the occasion by his niece, Sue Small Knight. He leaves a daughter, Beth (Archie) Johnston of Edisto Beach, S.C.; and a son, David (Muriel) of Atlanta, Ga. He had four grandchildren, Mike (Amy) Thompson of Houston, Texas, and Dan (Vicki) Thompson, Laurie Hahn and Jonathan Knope, all of the Atlanta area. His great-grandchildren are Lana, Austin and Heather Thompson, and Mark and Jason Hahn, all of the Atlanta area. Nieces and nephews include Sue Knight and Don Small of Madison, and Phil Small of Germantown, Wis. Sid was preceded in death by his wife, Perle; and his sister, Wilma, both of Madison; sister-in-law, Bonnie Small of Princeton, N.J.; and brother-in-law, Ford Small of Madison. There will be a graveside service in Madison at Forest Hills Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2001, and at 3:30 p.m. the family will be available for visitation at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of the Madison Civic Center, or a charity of the donors choice.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on July 18, 2001; submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968)

Note: Doug Moe's column in The Capital Times on July 18, 2001 paid homage to Sid Knope and his lifelong love of theater.

Obituary: Alice Esther (Jones) O'Neill - Class of 1928

MADISON - Alice Esther (Jones) O'Neill of Madison passed away on Monday, September 30, 1996, at Meriter-Park Hospital. She was born in Freeport, Illinois on February 23, 1911, the daughter of Reverend Warren G. Jones and Mary Hunter Jones. She graduated from Central High School, Madison, in 1928 and the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1932. She was a high school teacher until she married Vemer C. O'Neill on August 1, 1938. She was a member of First Congregational Church for over 50 years and especially enjoyed, the fellowship of her Section 7 friends. She belonged to Eastern Star in Two Rivers, American Association of University Women and the Civics Club in Madison. She did volunteer work in elementary schools, a day care center and the Lutheran Adult Day Center and she was a guest student at the University of Wisconsin for a number of years. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Verner C. O' Neill; her daughters, Joanne (Donald) Brownell of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Jeanne (Robert) Skilton of Chicago, Illinois, Charlene (David) Ohnstad of Madison and Jane (William) Wornick of Phoenix, Arizona; her grandchildren, Kevin Brownell, Kim Brownell, Sarah Skilton, Anne Skilton Mary Beth Skilton, Deborah (Ohnstad) Lawrence, Jeffrey Ohnstad, Jessie Wornick, Rebecca Wornick and Austin Wornick; a great granddaughter, Alexandra Lawrence and a brother, Richard D. Jones of Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen (Bruce) McMurry and four brothers, Cedric, Haydn, Paul and Wesley. She will be most remembered by her family for giving the great gift of unconditional love. A private memorial service will be held at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME, Speedway Road. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, First Congregational Church or a charity of your choice.

Originally published in The Capital Times on October 3, 1996. Submitted by Michael Vahldieck (Class of 1968).