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Saturday, October 6, 2007 OBITUARIES DEATH INDEX AMUNDSON, Arthur J. "Art," Viroqua BOHN, Russell 84 EDDINGSAAS, Howard, 89. FISHER, Virginia 82... GEBHART, Bonnie Lee, 55....... JEIDY, Margaret 87.

JOHNSTON, Marie 89. Madison KAVANAUGH, Jane 89. Madison KOLMAN, Bradley 33............. Madison KOMAREK, Marjorie M. "Margie," 81 LYON, Leila Marie, 89.

MCKICHAN, Clyde Stoughton PRIETZ, Sharon 63... REUTER, Ralph, 89.. Middleton REUTER, Rhoni Reyne, 42 Deerfield, Ill. Indicates organ and tissue Amundson, Arthur J. "Art" VIROQUA.

Arthur "Art" J. Amundson, age 82, of Viroqua, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at Bethany Riverside in LaCrosse. He was born on November 8, 1924, in Stoughton, to Arthur and Mabel (Martinson) Amundson. On January 27, 1945 he was united in marriage to Maellyn "Lynne" Parish. Art served in the U.S.

Navy during World War II, and worked for 31 years with the Soil Conservation Service before retiring in 1979. He was an active member of the Viroqua United Methodist Church as church school teacher, youth leader, camp counselor, lay leader and lay speaker. He was also a member of the Viroqua Lions Club, the Soil Conservation Society of America and had worked with the Viroqua Industrial Association. Art was also a talented woodworker and had built many items for the church. In addition to his wife of 62 years, he is survived by three children, Ronald Arthur (Sherry) Amundson, Jeffrey John (Jan) Amundson, and Kari Ellen (Taylor) Collins; four grandchildren, 1 Cyrus Lee, Sarah Mae (Travis), Joshua A.J., and Laura Ellen; one great grandson.

Noah Alexander; siblings, Richard and William of Stoughton, Gloria Chadbourn of Dallas, Texas, and Louise Schmoll of Bloomfield, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 8, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the VIROQUA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Viroqua. Pastor Ethan Larson will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Stoughton, on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the Viroqua United Methodist Church the United Methodist Pine Lake Camp in Westfield. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at: www.

vosseteigfuneral homes.com. Bohn, Russell M. MADISON Russell M. Bohn, age 84, passed away on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007. A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday paper. Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Eddingsaas, Howard JANESVILLE Howard Eddingsaas, age 89, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct.

4, 2007, at the Nazareth House in Stoughton, surrounded by his family. Howard was the youngest of five children, being born on the home farm in the Town of Rutland, on Feb. 10, 1918, to the late Ole and Kari (Jerdee) Eddingsaas. Howard was married on Valentines Day, 65 years ago, to the former Jennie Holm. He farmed the home farm until he was 34 years old and then went to work for GM in Janesville.

He was a lift truck operator for 28 years, retir- Wisconsin State Journal 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 413 Fremont Kiel, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at 11 a.m.

Friends and relatives may call at the church after 9 a.m. until the time of services. A complete obituary will be published in the Sunday Wisconsin State Journal. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000 www.ryanfuneralservice.com donor. ing in 1980.

Howard enjoyed 28 years of retirement, traveling to Europe twice and Hawaii once. He loved playing cards, dancing and especially loved visiting with people. Howard will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Jennie; son, Roger (Margaret) Eddingsaas; two daughters, Carol (Albert) Beecher and Nancy (Scott) Hartman; six grandchildren, Aren (Allie), Nathan, Carlyle (Jill), Jennie, Jessica and Shelley; and two great-grandchildren, Claire and Brooke. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by four siblings, Anna, Otis, Gertrude and Norman. A service celebrating Howard's life will be held on Monday, Oct.

8, 2007, at 11 a.m. at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren Stoughton, with the Rev. Mark Petersen officiating. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and again at the church prior to service. 'Howard's Motto'- "Never let kid in you die." Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Cremation Service 206 W.

Prospect Ave. Stoughton (608) 873-9244 www.cressfuneralservice.com Fisher, Virginia L. MADISON Virginia L. Fisher, age 82, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at the and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Sept. 15, 1925, in Bagley, to Clifford and Leona (Markley) Fisher. Ginny graduated from Ellensburg High School, Ellensburg, in 1943 and Spokane Business College in 1945. She and her family returned to Wisconsin following World War II. Ginny was an active member of St.

Ann's Catholic Church. After her retirement, she volunteered at the Stoughton Senior Center. Ginny enjoyed baking, crocheting, reading and loved spending time with her family. She was an avid Packers fan. Ginny is survived by her children, Michael (Judy) Harris of Jupiter, Cyndia Harris of Pardeeville, Jennifer Harris of Stoughton and Jan (Greg Layton) Harris of Edgerton; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Nate) Karp, Melissa Harris, Leah Joshua Crawley, Karen Harris, Ryan Angell, Ashley Crawley and Lindsay Angell (fiance, Ryan Harkins); two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail Karp; sisters, Shirley Olson, Gloria (Marty) Wesolowski and Mary (Roger) Sams; and brother, Jack (Joann) Fisher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay Harris, on March 15, 1998; her parents; and brother-in-law, Emil Olson. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North, at Jackson Stoughton, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, with Monsignor Gerard Healy presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m.

until the time of the service. Burial will be at Mount Ida Cemetery, Lancaster, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church or Stoughton Senior Center. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Cremation Centers Hwy.

51 North at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590 www.gundersonfh.com Gebhart, Bonnie Lee MADISON Bonnie Lee Gebhart, age 55, died unexpectedly at her home from natural causes on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, Madison, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at 7 p.m.

Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from fant daughter, Cheri Lynn Lyon; three grandchildren, Mary Ann Imm, Dennis Imm and Pamela J. Reetz; son-in-law, Terry Bengsch; brother, Donald Johnson; and sister Lola Whitney. A funeral service for Leila will be held on Monday, October 8, 2007, at 11 a.m. at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Westfield, with Pastor Joe Adkins officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Township of Westfield.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at STEINHAUS-HOLLY FUNERAL HOME, Westfield, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Memorials are appreciated to First Presbyterian Church or Oak Hill Cemetery.

Steinhaus-Holly Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Westfield served the family. Online obits and condolences at: www.steinhaushollyfuneralhome.com. Kolman, Bradley D. MADISON Bradley D. Kolman, age 33, of Madison, passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct.

3, 2007. He was born July 7, 1974, in Madison, the son of Delbert and Patricia (Young) Kolman. Brad was a 1992 graduate from Memorial High School in Madison. He served in the U.S. Army for two' years.

Brad graduated from University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a bachelor's degree in biotechnology. After graduating from collage he worked for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in research until 2004. Because of failing health from H.D., Brad had to resign from his profession. Survivors include his parents, Delbert and Patricia Kolman of Madison; 10 aunts and uncles; 17 cousins and a great aunt, Evelyn. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Richland Center. The Rev. Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Dayton Corners Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from noon until the time of the services.

The Pratt Funeral Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.prattfuneralservice.com. (888) 303-3910 Komarek, Marjorie M. "Margie" HIGHLAND Marjorie M. "Margie" Komarek, age 81, of Highland, passed away on Thursday, Oct.

4, 2007, at her home following a brief illness. Margie was born in Highland on Aug. 15, 1926, to Frank and Myra Belle (McGuire) Kolar, and she graduated from Highland High School in 1944. Margie married Donald Eberle of Highland on Nov. 16, 1948.

Margie Donald lived in Highland and operated the Butterfly Bar for more than 30 years. Donald preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1983. She married Francis Komarek on Aug. 29, 1987.

He preceded her in death on July 14, 1996. Margie was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Margie is survived by a sister, Betty (Ron) McGuire of Highland; five stepchildren, Jack Komarek, Tina Shaffer, Marla Arensdorf, Ann Rasmussen and Becky Wicks; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at ST. PHILIP'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Highland. Father Kenneth J.

Frisch will officiate with burial in St. Philip's cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. The McGuire-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home is serving the family.

McGuire-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home LANCASTER Margaret A. Jeidy, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at her home after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Margaret was born May 16, 1920, in Bloomington, to Charles and lone (Hammond) Lietz. Margaret married her lifelong sweetheart, Mark H. Jeidy, on August 17, 1942.

Mark preceded her in death on September 10, 1987. Together they had five children, Sue A. Scholl, Coos Bay, Oregon, Mary Pat Jeidy, Waukesha, Steven M. (Eileen) Jeidy; Verona, Richard J. (Ginger Ball) Jeidy, Shorewood, and Elizabeth I.

(Thomas) Wickus, Oregon, Wis. Margaret was also blessed with ten grandchildren; and four great t-grandchildren. A sister, Dorothy Graves, of Torrence, also survives her. Margaret and Mark were partners in business many years throughout their 45 years of marriage, the last of which was as owners of the Downtown Inn, a local landmark known for being a gathering spot and having a great Friday night fish fry. Margaret also wore the hat of city councilwoman, but her favorite hats were always that of wife and mom.

She counted among her blessings in life a host of truly wonderful friends. Margaret was a gifted cook, and she enjoyed a good book and a fast game of Euchre. A Mass of Christian burial will held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lancaster, with Father William Seipp officiating.

Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 8, 2007, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the SCHWARTZ FUNERAL HOME in Lancaster, where a 5. p.m.

Parish Scripture Service will be held; and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Grant County Hospice or St. Clement Endowment Fund. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the Grant County Hospice staff and Dr.

Erin Huebschman for their kind, compassionate care of Mom and to all the family, friends and neighbors who sent a card, said a prayer or paid a visit. Rest now, Mom, in the arms of your Savior and may you be surrounded by all those you have loved who have gone before you. Your spirit will always be with us. Jeidy, Margaret A. age 89, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Oct.

5, 2007, after a brief illness at the HospiceCare Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Madison, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday, from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday paper. Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Johnston, Marie MADISON Marie T. Johnston, Kavanaugh, Jane E.

MADISON Jane E. Kavanaugh, age 89, of Madison, died on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.

PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. Father Roger Nilles will officiate. Entombment will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., and again at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.

A full obituary will appear in the Sunday paper. Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com D. (608) 929-4815 www.houckfuneralhomes.com Lyon, Leila Marie WESTFIELD' Leila Marie Lyon (nee, Johnson), age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at Our House Memory Care, Wisconsin Dells.

She was born on June 30, 1918, Township of New Chester, Adams County, daughter of the late Herbert and Ina (McMahon) Johnson. She grew up in Adams County near Patrick's Lake and graduated from Westfield High School, boarding in town during her high school years. Leila married Fred Lyon on June 5, 1937 in Westfield. They farmed in the Township of Westfield, and were in the cattle business for many years. They were blessed with six children, Barbara, Charlene, Kay, Tom, Jeanne and Susan.

She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Westfield and a 4-H leader for the Westfield Busy Bees for many years, sharing her gifts, especially sewing. She also shared her baking skills, providing her special chocolate chip cookies to new neighbors and family. Leila enjoyed her winter visits with her family in Phoenix and attending her grandchildren's sporting and music events in Arizona and Wisconsin and was on the bleachers for many Holstein shows. Later in life she was employed at Spees Florist and Greenhouse, Westfield and enjoyed rafting the Colorado River and climbing Pike's Peak. Survivors include her five children, Charlene Marquardt, Phoenix, Kay (Roger) Reetz, Mequon, Tom (Teri) Lyon, Westfield, Jeanne Bengsch, Beloit, Sue (Tim) Slowey, Westfield; son-in-law, Al Imm, Cottage Grove; 14 grandchildren; 18 greatbrother, Kenneth (Roberta) Johnson, Westfield; other relatives and friends.

Leila was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in 1975; daughter, Barbara Imm; in- ANALYSIS A preview of fighting still ahead By ROBERT PEAR The New York Times WASHINGTON The debate now raging here over the children's health insurance program offers a cautionary lesson to Democrats running for president. It shows how hard it will be to persuade many Republicans to sign on to their vision of universal coverage. If Democrats and Republicans had so much difficulty agreeing on a plan to cover 10 million children, most of them from low-income families, how can they ever agree on legislation to guarantee insurance for 250 million or 300 million people? Many of the questions that provoked fierce argument in the battle over the child health bill would be even more divisive in a debate over universal coverage: Should the government subsidize insurance for middle-income people? How much government involvement is too much? How much should the government spend, and who should foot the bill? In vetoing a $35 billion expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program on Wednesday, President Bush said the bill would improperly allow higher -income families to benefit from assistance meant to help poor children. Democrats said Bush was out of step with the nation. They see a consensus forming around the goal of universal coverage, meaning access to health insurance for all, with payment coming from public and private sources.

Given presidential leadership, they said, the goal can be achieved. But it will not be easy. This year's debate over the child health bill prefigures a battle over health policy that is likely to run through the presidential campaign and occupy center stage in Congress in 2009, regardless of who wins the election. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, said the debate over coverage of children was "a proxy fight" between advocates for two competing visions.

McKichan, Clyde M. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Cremation Centers Hwy. 51 North at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590 STOUGHTON Clyde Max "Mac" McKichan, age 75, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Harmony Living Center.

Clyde was born on May 30, 1932, in Mount Hope, to Ernest and Bertilla (Thompson) McKichan. He married Henrietta Meier on July 5, 1954. Clyde entered the Navy in 1952, serving in the Philippines and in Las Vegas, until his discharge in 1956. Clyde and Henrietta resided for a time in Milwaukee and later moved to rural Cottage Grove and McFarland. They moved to Stoughton in 2002.

Clyde worked Raemisch as a and mechanic, and first then for 27 years at United Parcel Service, based in Madison. He retired in 1994.0 Clyde enjoyed spending time with his family and watching Brewers games on television. Clyde is survived by his wife, Henrietta Stoughton; two sons, Bernard (Barbara) McKichan of Sheboygan and David (Shannon) McKichan of Stoughton; a grandson, Ryan (Suzanne) McKichan of Madison; four granddaughters, Elizabeth (Craig) Brekken of Stoughton, Maggie McKichan of Stoughton and Brianna and Caitlin McKichan of Sheboygan; a great-granddaughter, Lydia Brekken of Stoughton; two sisters, Helen Kress and Maxine Bauer, both of Mount Hope; as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothy Bollard and Carol Stenner; and his brother, Goodsell McKichan. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson Stoughton, at noon, on Monday, 8, 2007, with Monsignor Gerard Healy presiding.

Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, following the service. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. To a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, role model, but mostly a best friend, you will be missed deeply. Our love to you always.

Prietz, Sharon COLUMBUS Sharon C. Prietz, age 63, died on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct.

8, 2007, at the funeral home. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. Jones-Jensen Funeral Cremation Columbus (920) 623-5850 Reuter, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.

He was born on April 2, 1918, the fourth of seven children to Charles and Margaret (Schmidt) Reuter. Ralph graduated from Milwaukee West Division High School in 1936. He was drafted before Pearl Harbor in 1941. Ralph was selected for Officer Candidate School and served in the 36th Texas Division 143rd Regimental Combat Team as a 1st Lieutenant. He saw action in the battles of Anzio, Salerno, Montecassino and the Invasion of Southern France in 1944.

At wars end he participated in the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. Returning to the United States. Ralph began a 36 year career with starting as a lineman and retiring as chief engineer to the Southern Wisconsin District. On June 28, Reuter, Ralph MIDDLETON Ralph Frank 1947, he married Lois Arneson, a good and loving marriage that endured for over 60 years. Ralph enjoyed duck hunting, golf, ice fishing, carpentry and anything involving the use of his hands.

He is survived by his wife, Lois of Middleton; two sons, Mike of Monona and Tom of Ashland. Ralph was especially close to Lois's uncle and aunt, Milt and Florence Rath of Fountain City, and their son, Jack (Bonnie) Rath of Viroqua. He is further survived by two sisters, Shirley Van Every and Peggy (Walter) Nollen. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clarence and Oliver; and sisters, Evelyn and Corinne. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m.

on Saturday, October 6, 2007, at BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, with the Rev. Brad Mather officiating. Memorials may be made to UW-LaCrosse Foundation, 615 East Avenue North, LaCrosse, WI, 54601. The family wishes to thank the staff of Alterra Sterling House in Middleton for their kindness and care. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com Reuter, Rhoni Reyne DEERFIELD, ILL.

Rhoni Reyne Reuter, age 42 and her baby girl, Skylar Reyne Reuter-Gayle of Deerfield, formerly of Potosi, died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at ST.

ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH in Tennyson, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.

7, 2007, at ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH in' Tennyson. Potosi. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Monday at the MARTIN FUNERAL HOME..