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to WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL Obituary Information: Marci Rosen, (608) 252-6320 OBITUARIES search methods and findings. Dr. Gruber is survived by his wife, HyeKyeung Seung of New Haven, Connecticut; a son, Gerel C. Gruber of Madison; a daughter, Kathryn M. Gruber of Adelaide South, Australia; a brother, John (Joanne) Gruber of Milwaukee; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue (near Parmenter Street), Middleton, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 1999 with Reverend John Swanson of Bethel Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Wauwatosa Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m.

on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Dr. Gruber was known by many as a gentle soul who would often lighten the path for others to travel an easier road. Dr.

Gruber will be lovingly remembered by his family, friends and colleagues. Those who knew him will miss him deeply. May he rest in peace. Hamre, Earl V. LODI Earl V.

Hamre, age 76, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at a Madison hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH. Friends may call 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

on Friday, April 23, 1999 at the HAMRE FUNERAL HOME in Lodi. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday's papers. Hoover, Jessie M. Turkelson BLUE RIVER Jessie M. Turkelson Hoover, age 88, of rural Blue River, passed away Sunday, April 18, 1999, at the Pine Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.

She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 16, 1910 to James and Anna (HarIan) Carter. Jessie married Edward Turkelson on October 24, 1933, and he preceded her in death in April 1963. She was married on May 20, 1978, to Robert Hoover. Survivors include her husband, Robert Hoover of Blue River: five children, Betty Harwood of Janesville, Hilman Edward (Yvonne) Turkelson, Geneva, Illinois, Leslie (Janet) Turkelson of Verona, Donald (Virginia) Turkelson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Beverly (Bruce), Larson of Hales Corners; daughter-in-law, Carol Turkelson of Naples, Florida: son-n-law, Fred (Cathy) Emshoff of Plain; and a stepson, Gary Hoover of California; four sisters, Mildred Drake of Monroe, Elizabeth (Jack) Hoover of Richland Center, Helen (Paul) Andrews of Medford, Oregon; and a brother, Donald (Beatta) Carter of Buffalo, Missouri, 2 22 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Turkelson; a daughter, Barbara Emshoff; a granddaughter, Diana Emshoff: and brothers, Herbert Carter and Howard Carter.

Funeral services will be held at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Richland Center at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1999. Kerby Thompson and Donald Turkelson will officiate. Burial will be in the Richland Methodist Church cemetery in Richwood Township. Friends may call at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL from 6:00 p.m.

until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 and Thursday, 22 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. Ivey, William James ROCKFORD Jim Ivey, of Rockford, died 4:50 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999 at home.

May 27, 1940, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the son of William L. and Marion E. (Roberts) Ivey. He was a Rockford resident since 1967, coming here from Wisconsin. He married Mary Ann Vetrono September 30, 1971 in Freeport, Illinois.

He was employed as General Manager of Clock Tower from its inception until 1974. Also he was employed by Rockford Truck Sales as manager and most recently at Joseph Behr and Son as Yard Supervisor and Dispatcher. Survivors include, his wife, Ann of Rockford; a sister, Mary (Randall Hinds) Doerr of Janesville, Wisconsin; nephews, Anthony (Michele) Vultaggio of Janesville, and Brian P. (Karla Manternach) Zanin of Washington, D.C.; a niece, Krista Doerr of Janesville; and great nephews, Brenden and Jeffery Vultaggio of Janesville. He was predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Barbara.

Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 1999, at FITZGERALD ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME. MULFORD CHAPEL. Visitation will be at 4:00 until service time p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Memorials to Visiting Nurses Association Hospice, 4223 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61108. Arrangements by FITZGERALD ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME. MULFORD CHAPEL, 1860 South Mulford Road.

Rockford. Jenswold, John F. MADISON John F. Jenswold, age 80, died at his home on Monday, April 19, 1999. John was born in Madison on March 22.

1919, the son of Franklin and Martha (Johnson) Jenswold. He married Dorothy Tollefson on December 5, 1942. John was a U.S. Marine Corps reserve officer for 37 years, serving in World War II and the Korean conflict. He retired from the Corps in 1979 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He graduated from Monroe High School in 1936, and received his bachelor's degree in 1941 from the University of WisconsinMadison. He received his law degree in 1948, also from the University Wisconsin. He completed postgraduate work at the U.S. Naval Law College in 1948, and subsequently served as a military judge in Korea. John practiced law in 4B Wisconsin State Journal, Wednesday, April 21, 1999 DEATH NOTICE INDEX Barnes, Connie, 50.

Leo, 95. Erickson, Gloria 72. Gerke, Helen, 85. Horeb Gruber, Frederic 60 Texas Hamre, Earl 76. Hoover, Jessie M.

Turkelson, 88 Blue River Ivey, William James, 58. Jenswold, John 80. Kienitz, Bonnie Gilpatrick, 84. Loder, Arnold 89. Meister, Lloyd Moore, Frederica "Rica." 70 Duxbury, Mass.

Rye, William (Whitey 63. Schwingle, Marvin 85 Theel, Blanche, 82 Warren, Vyron, 77 Sauk City Watland, Genevieve, 94. Cottage Grove WischhoffGladys 81. Lakeland, Fla. VERONA Connie Barnes was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 9, 1948, as Connie Marie Smoczyk.

She transitioned from this life in Tijuana, Mexico on Thursday, April 15, 1999, at 50 years of age. She had lived over one-half of her life with ovarian cancer, which had been absent for almost 30 years when it recurred in September 1997. Connie traveled to Mexico, where she was undergoing therapy at Genesis West Medical Center. Connie graduated from Stanley High School and moved on to UW-River Falls to earn a degree in elementary education. She traveled to Ireland student teaching, then returned to teach in the Somerset, Wisconsin school system.

Soon she traveled to UW-LaCrosse a master's degree in adult education. She later returned to UW-Madison to comher Ph.D. dissertation in health education, with primary emphasis on cancer support groups. She was co-organizer of the first cancer support group in Madison. After completing her dissertation, she graduated in December 1990.

She met her soon-to-be husband, John, during that same year. Connie and John were married February 20, 1993. Connie is survived by her husband, John Barnes; her parents, Regina and Peter Smoczyk of Stanley; four brothers, Gregory of Eau Claire, Michael of Wyoming, Minnesota, Matthew Altoona, and Peter of Cadott, Wisconsin; two sisters, Christine, of Albuquerque, New Mexico Deborah of Appleton; and 13 nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Kraft of Medford, Wisconsin. An ecumenical service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.

at PRAIRIE SPIRIT, 1811 Spring Rose Verona. Connie's wishes are to have donations sent to her most urgent charity, Tibetan Refugee Relief Services. Memorials may be addressed to Mahayana Dharma Center, John Barnes, at the above address. Burk, Leo MARKESAN Leo Burk age 95 of Markesan died on Monday April 19, 1999 at the Barrett House in Markesan. Leo was born on October 14, 1903 in the Town of Marquette, the son of Yulic and Anna Priske Burk.

He married Irene Bartol on September 19, 1939 in Princeton, she preceded him in death on November 30, 1998. Leo was a member of the Farm Bureau, and the Name Society St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kingston. His survivors include a son, Gordon Burke of Anywhere, USA two daughters, Relta (John) Dryer Lavalle and Mary (Steven) Willie of Fond du Lac; five grandson, Ryan, Mathew, Jacob, Cliff and Philip; a brother, Raymond Burk of Dalton; a daughter-in-law, Eileen Burke of Ripon; the staff and friends at the Barrett House and a host of other friends and relatives. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; two sons, Gerald and David; two grandchildren, Shelly and Shannon; three brothers; and two sisters, Dennis, Agnes, Leahy, Vincent, John and Rosetta Burk.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Kingston with the Father Richard Lesniak officiating with burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Kingston. Friends may call from 6:30 p.m.

till 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at the WACHHOLZ FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Markesan with a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, and 10:00 p. m. till 11:00 a.m.

at the church. A memorial has been established. Erickson, Gloria J. STOUGHTON Gloria Joyce Erickson departed this phase of physical life and moved onto the next phase of eternal life on Monday. April 19, 1999.

She was born February 26, 1927 in Owen, Wis- Madison from 1948 until 1996 and in Mineral Point from 1996 until 1999. A Certified Trial Attorney, he was a member of the American, Wisconsin, and Dane County bar associations, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the Defense Research Institute, and the IADC. He was very active in civic and religious organizations and received recognition for his leadership roles in several, including Volunteers in Probation, the Adult Christian Education Foundation, and Bethel Outreach. He also contributed untold time and effort in attempts to assist those whom he felt were misrepresented or under-represented in the legal system. John had a special interest in railroads and became involved in organizations devoted to railroad history as well as attempts to promote and ensure continued rail service in rural areas.

A former bandleader, John had a lifelong interest in music and continued to play swing and traditional jazz until shortly before his death. John is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Jeff (Chris) and Joel (Cindy); and daughter, Jan (Bob) Jacobs; he also leaves granddaughters, Tara (Derek) JenswoldSchipper, Melinda, Lara and Elise Jenswold; a grandson, Steve Jacobs; and great-grandson, Bryce Schipper; John is also survived by nephews, Dave Tom (Jeanne) VanderMeulen; and niece, Judy (John) Crain. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, his sister, Helen VanderMeulen; and brother-in-law, Aug VanderMeulen. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 1999 at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, with the Reverend William White officiating.

John was a longtime member of Bethel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers in Probation and HospiceCare, Inc. "Just a closer walk with Gunderson Funeral Home Middleton Kienitz, Bonnie Gilpatrick MIDDLETON Bonnie Gilpatrick Kienitz, age 84, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Middleton Village Nursing Home. She was born on August 3, 1914 (she often joked it was the day World War I was declared) in San Diego, California. Bonnie was a former coordinator of foreign engineering programs for the University of Wisconsin School of Engineering in Madison prior to retirement in the 1980's.

She served in this capacity for several years, helping foreign engineering students who studied in Madison and preparing UW engineering students for study abroad. Upon retirement, she traveled around the world to visit many of the students and their families she had assisted at the University. In the 1960's she worked as a Vista Volunteer in major urban centers. Bonnie was an avid bird watcher and lover of nature. She also enjoyed swimming and diving and a good game of tennis.

She was a Friend of the University Arboretum and the Nature Conservancy, a former member of the League of Women Voters and a member of the Unitarian Church in Shorewood. Bonnie is best remembered for the high amount of energy she put into any task and for her concern for others. She is survived by her three sons, Michael and Christopher of Madison, and Peter of Winnebago; and her daughter, Gretchen of Los Angeles, California. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Professor John F. Kienitz.

In complying with her wishes, there will be no ceremony of remembrance. Bonnie always subscribed to the belief of living simply so others could simply live. Donations in her name can be made to the University of Wisconsin Arboretum or to the research of Alzheimer's Disease. The family wishes to thank Middleton Village staff and nurses, and also the staff of Appletree Villa for their concern and care of Bonnie while dealing with her Alzheimer's Loder, Arnold J. COLUMBUS Arnold J.

Lober, age 89, Columbus died Tuesday, April 20. 1999. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 24 at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH in Columbus, Wisconsin at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, April 23 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

at the funeral home and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until il time of service at the church. Please see Thursday paper for complete obituary. Zeidler Funeral Home, Columbus Meister, Lloyd M. MADISON Lloyd M.

Meister passed away on April 19, 1999, at an area hospital. Arrangements are pending the CRESS FUNERAL HOME. (608) 238-3434. Moore, Frederica "Rica" DUXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS Frederica "Rica" Moore, age 70, of Duxbury, Massachusetts, died on Monday, April 12, 1999. Mother of David Moore of Wisconsin, Valerie Prefume of Texas, and Marirose Bezanson and her husband George of Duxbury, Massachusetts; sister of Ruth Pook and David Owen; grandmother of George and Christina Bezanson of Massachusetts, Jenifer Rvan and Stewart Moore, all of Wisconsin and Jessica Prefume of Texas; she is also survived by her friend.

Ellie Craven of Pembroke, Massachusetts. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 1, 1999 in ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, Duxbury, Massachusetts at 4:00 p.m. Memorial Donations may be made to Cranberry Area Hospice, 89 Court Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360. Arrangements by the SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME, Kingston, Massachusetts.

Rye, William (Whitey MADISON-William Rye, age 63, of Madison died Monday, April 19, tedly. Funeral services will be held 1999, at a local hospital, unexpecat the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME at 5203 Monona Drive at 11:00 am on Friday, April 23, 1999. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday.

A complete obituary will appear in Thursday's editions. Schwingle, Marvin F. MADISON Marvin F. Schwingle died at home on Monday, April 19, 1999 after a long battle with cancer. He was born the youngest child to George and Mary (Kitsemble) Schwingle of Avoca, Wisconsin, on April 23, 1913.

On January 7, 1939 he married his wife, the former Mable Ray of Richland Center, Wisconsin. Marvin was employed for over 50 years as a carpenter. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mable; and two sons, Jim of Madison and John of DeForest. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Nicole and Kristen of DeForest; and a son, Ryan, of Mission Viejo, California.

Also, surviving are several nieces nephews; and a special great niece, Sharon Dieter of Muscoda, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; his sister; and a beloved grandson, Matthew James Schwingle. Private funeral services will be held at the JOYCE FUNERAL HOME in Madison. Rev. Sheryl L.

Erickson will officiate, with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. His family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to his nurses and caregivers from Meriter Hospital and Meriter Home Health Care for their compassion and care during his long illness. A special thanks also to Cheryl Judd and Cindy. Theel, Blanche MADISON Blanche Theel, age 82, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at Karmenta Nursing Home. She was born November 4, 1916 in St.

Johns New Foundland, Canada. Survivors include three sons, Frederick (Judy), Christian (Diane) and Robert (Roberta); a daughter, Christine (Mark) Hubsher; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christian A. Theel. Funeral Services will be held at the SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CENTER, 3030 Darbo Drive, Madison, at 10:00 a.m.

on Friday, April 23, 1999. The Reverend Lt. Owen L. Thompson Jr. will officiate, with burial in Highland Gardens Cemetery.

Friends call Memory, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 'April 22, 1999 at the JOYCE FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road. In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Warren, Vyron SAUK CITY Vyron Warren, age 77, of Sauk City, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at his home. He was born in Sauk County on May 25, 1921, the son of the late Harold and Amanda (Hanusa) Warren.

Vyron was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II, and was a member of the V.F.W. He resided in Pine Grove, Pennsvlvania prior to moving to the Sauk Prairie area in is survived by seven children, Roger (Bernadine) Warren of Prairie du Sac, Diane (John) Ziech of Baraboo, David (Cheryl) Warren of Sun Prairie, Kathy Warren of Madison, Marvin (Linda) Warren of Sun Prairie, Mary Ellen Warren of Madison, and John Warren of Lodi; 22 grandchildren; and 23 greatgrandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Erna Warren; two sons, Daniel Roy Warren; and a sister, Arlene Brown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sauk City, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 1999. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 1999 at GNEWIKOW-HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City. Watland, Genevieve COTTAGE GROVE Genevieve Watland, age 94, died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Funeral arrangements are pending at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME.

5203 Monona Drive. A full obituary will appear in tomorrow's papers. Wischhoff, Gladys L. LAKELAND, WISCONSIN Gladys L. Wischhoff.

age 81, of Lakeland, Florida died on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at Arbors of Lakeland. Memorial services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 East Netherwood in Oregon, Wisconsin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 1999. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Zor Shrine Temple, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison 53719 or the donors choice.

Historical W-2 project withdrawn By Sarah Wyatt Associated Press consin, the daughter of the late Arthur A. and Edith (Myhre) Wolfram. She graduated from Owen Withee High School and married Norman E. Erickson on July 8, 1949 at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Curtiss. Gloria enjoyed her years as child care provider at Campus for Kids and also for her grandchildren both near and far.

Recent found her as a cheerful greeter Walmart years, in Stoughton, where children referred to her as grandma. She taught Sunday School and Bible School. Gloria enjoyed music and Christian fellowship and was always a positive Christian example. As Mom would say, "Praise the She is survived by her loving children, Dr. Rodney (Kathy) of Trumbull, Connecticut, Jane (Don) Petty of Stoughton, Dr.

Rick (Megan) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Peggy Erickson of Stoughton, and Dr. Thomas of DavidsonCornelius, North Carolina; 12 grandchildren, Brittany Erickson, Samantha and Benjamin Petty, Trevor, Mary Bray, Anna Spencer, Cooper and John Davis Erickson, Janna, Joshua and Jonathan Trieloff and Colin Erickson; she is also survived by her very dear friends. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed her family and friends. "Gloria will always be remembered for her love of her God, her husband, carrying and sharing Bible and pictures of family, and her purple Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman, in 1976; her beloved son, Timothy in 1978; her parents; her sister Virginia; and brother, Rodger. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 22, 1999 at LAKE CITY CHURCH, 4909 Buckeye Madison, at 11:00 a.m.

with Pastors Warren Heckman and Bernard Norland officiating. Burial will follow in Cemetery in Stoughton. Friends may call at the OLSONHOLZHUTER-CRESS FUNERAL HOME in Stoughton on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A special thanks to Pastor Norland, Sister Clement at St.

Marys, Dr. Cowgill and the Nurses and Staff at St. Marys SICU and 3NW. This was Gloria's favorite Bible Verse, which she shared with everyone: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8,28 Olson-Holzhuter-Cress 206 W.

Prospect Ave. Stoughton 873-9244 Gerke, Helen MOUNT HOREB- Helen Gerke, age 85, of Mount Horeb, died on Monday, April 19, 1999 at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb. The former Helen Stenseth was born on June 17, 1913 in Daleyville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Knute and Amanda (Swenson) Stenseth. She was married to J. Gerke on August 30, 1934.

died OcHenry tober 12, 1978. She lived in Daleyville, Barneveld and Mount Horeb area. She was a member of Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church and of its WELCA. Survivors are her son, William H. (Rita Hollis) Gerke of Sun Prairie; her grandchildren, Tamra (Dan) Bahr of Madison and Scott (Julie) Grundahl of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her son-in-law, Roger (Janice) Grundahl of Ripon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Julie Ann Grundahl; two brothers, Russell and Lloyd Stenseth; three sisters, Bernardine Brown, Naomi Brickson and Florence Lauber. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at MOUNT HOREB EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHAPEL with Reverend George Carlson officiating. Burial will be at Mount Horeb Union Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m.

on Wednesday at the Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Chapel. The ELLESTAD FUNERAL HOME, Mount Horeb is serving the family. Thank you to wonderful caregivers at Ingle Haven and Ingleside Nursing Home. Gruber, Frederic A. TEXAS Frederic Arthur Gruber, age 60, of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Madison, died on Friday, April 16, 1999.

He was born on February 6, 1939 in West Allis, Wisconsin, the son of Earl and Irene Gruber. Dr. Gruber was a Navy veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association. Dr.

Gruber received his BS degree from the UW Madison in 1963. MA from the University of HawaiiHonolulu in 1968, and his Ph.D. from the UW Madison in 1997. Dr. Gruber's most recent research focused on the causes and treatment of speech and language disorders in children.

Dr. Gruber published many scholarly articles and made national, and international symposia presentations on his original re- Instead of a special historical: project to document the WisconsinWorks program, the governor may. need to resort to a time capsule: buried in his back yard. In an early round of Joint Finance Committee hearings, the members of the committee voted: Tuesday to withdraw the Historical Society program from Gov. Tommy Thompson's proposed: 1999-2001 budget.

Under the proposal, the society. would have permission to hire; three full-time employees to compile a historical record of Wisconsin Works, or W-2, which replacedAid to Families with Dependent. Children welfare program in 1997. The project, which was estimated to cost between and $400,000, would have beenlargely funded with private money. The governor's office responded with disappointment butsaid it was still early in the budget.

process. "It's unfortunate that the Democrats played politics with this pro-: said Darrin Schmitz, thegovernor's press secretary. Opponents said they feared the program could be politicallyswayed by private donors. Addressing higher education, the finance committee voted to in-: crease state aid to Wisconsin's technical colleges by about 1 percent each year, or $3.3 million over. the next two years.

Technical colleges had hoped. for an increase of over 4 percent; each year, but no intcluded in the governor's proposed. budget. "It's a positive outcome in thesense that we got $3.3 million dol: lars over the biennium," said PaulGabriel, executive director of the. Technical College District Boards: Association.

"That will not stop anerosion in state's share of. funding for the technical college system." Several legislators argued that; technical colleges should get morestate funding because it help provide skilled workers and lower the financial burden of technical colleges to property taxpayers. Barnes, Connie Justice Continued from Page 1B been announced. Construction of the Justice Center could begin in a matter of weeks, if the Building Commission and the city of Madison grant approvals. The proposal calls for a building with room for 660 employees and underground parking for 230 cars.

The state Law Library, now housed in the Capitol's East Wing, will move out of the Capitol for good. The state Supreme Court, soon moving temporarily out of the East Wing for continuing Capitol restoration, will eventually have its offices in the new Justice Center but return to its ceremonial chamber once restoration is complete. Other offices set to move into the Justice Center: the Legislative Reference Bureau, the chief clerks of the Assembly and Senate, the Senate Sergeant at Arms, the Reviser of Statutes and the Retirement Systems Committee. State Journal reporter Marv Balousek contributed to this report. WSJ Legal Notices STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY IN PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAVERN L.

SCHUMANN. Deceased An application has been filled for Informal Administration of the estate of the above named person. domiciled in DANE County, Wisconsin whose post office address was 2325 Brewery Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528, and all interestec persons have waived notice. IT IS ORDERED THAT creditors claims must be filed on or before July 12, 1999, or be barred. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services because of a disability, call 266-4678 (TDD 266-4625) and ask for the Court ADA Coordinator.

BY THE COURT: Peggy J. Young Deputy Probate Registrar April 9. 1999 Barbara S. Hughes Hill. Glowacki, Jaeger, Reiley, Zimmer Hughes, P.O.

BOx 3006 Madison. WI 53704 State Bar PUB. WSJ. April 14, 21 and 28, 1999 The Town of Cottage Grove will be accepting bids for sealcoating and road This repaving projects. includes the paving of Vilas Hope Rd.

from CTH south to the R.R. tracks. This is a State and Local jointly financed TRIP project. Bids are due at Town Hall, 4058 CTH Cottage Grove, 53527. by noon May 3, 1999.

For a list of proects and specs, call Jeff Smith at 608-839-4767. PUB. WSJ: April 21 and 22. 1999 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY PROBATE ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING File No. 95 PR 302.

In the Matter of the Estate of. EDWARD A. WHEELER. aka EDWARD ALDEN WHEELER, Deceased. A petition having been filed by the persona representative of the estate of Edward A.

Wheeler deceased. for approval of the Final Account and, of a proposed distribution plan for the estate. IT IS ORDERED THAT: The petition be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, in Madison. Wisconsin, Room 305, or May 12. 1999, at 11:15 A.M.

Notice is specifically given to Shirley M. Spring man whose whereabouts are unknown and whose share of the estate may therefore escheat the State of Wisconsin. DATED: April 9. 1999 BY THE COURT, Peggy J. Young Probate Court Commissioner SIEXER AND MATTHEWS P.O BOX 1032 Madison WI 53701-1032 PUB.

WSJ: April 14, 21 and 28, 1999.