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THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 1 OBITUARIES LOCAL WISCONSIN Carbon monoxide likely cause of deaths By BILL NOVAK The Capital Times An elderly couple found dead in their County home Tuesday night most likely from carbon monoxide poisoning due to left running in the garage. Perry D. Carson, 82, and his wife, Jeanne Carson, 80, were found by their son in home in the town of Harmony near Janesville. Rock County Sheriff's Department TODAY'S OBITUARIES BERNSTEIN, Ruby 89 FASSBIND, Carl, 81............. FORTNEY, Lois 75 HINSBERGER, James 55 HOAGUE, Nancy 64.

HOLTZ, Norman LUNDEY, Alice, MCGUIRE, Thomas NEERLAND, Dona Jean, 88. SCHWARZ, Werner, 94 SPERLE, Hans 82. VOIGT, Virginia 84. WILLIAMS, Walter J. "Jack," 91.

WOERPEL, Clifford Donald, WUNSCHEL, Lawrence 67 TODAY'S FUNERALS LOCKE, William, 11 a.m., St. Dennis Catholic Dempsey Road, Madison. RICKARD, Paula, 3:30 p.m., Midvale Community Church, 4329 Tokay Madison. RUSTERHOLZ, Geneve June, 11 a.m., Eastside theran Church, 2310 Independence Lane, Madison. THAYER, Clarice, 11 a.m., Gunderson East Funeral Monona Drive, Monona.

Denotes Organ Donor Bernstein, Ruby L. EVANSVILLE Ruby L. Bernstein, age 89, of Evansville, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Stoughton Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Evansville.

Friends may on Friday, July 10, 2009, from call. until 8 p.m. at the WARD FUNERAL HOME. Evansville. Fassbind, Carl VERONA Carl Fassbind, age 81, passed away unexpectedly while at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Memorial services are pending at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Verona. A full obituary will run at a later date. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services Verona Chapel 118 N. Franklin St.

(608) 845-6625 www.ryanfuneralservice.com Fortney, Lois L. CUBA CITY Lois L. Fortney, age 75, of Cuba City, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Southwest Health Center in Cuba City. Lois was born on July 23, 1933.1 to Romeo and Louise (Ingebrigtson) Seegler in La Crosse. She married Harold Fortney on June 6, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Cuba City.

Together they owned and operated Prairie Corners Tavern, The Bronco Inn, The Teen Center and Tri-State Music specializing in vending and amusement games. They retired in 1984, just in time to spoil their grandchildren, who were always perfect angels in grandma's eyes. She will be remembered for her love of country music, collecting recipes and traveling. She especially enjoyed their trips to Nashville and meeting many country stars. Lois and Harold enjoyed "collecting" cars and going to car shows with the Southwest Wisconsin Car Club.

Also, she loved her weekly "hair day" followed by shopping and eating at their special corner table at the Elmo Club. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Lois is survived by her husband, Harold; daughter, Nila (Bill) Wallenhorst-Ingram of Cuba City; four grandchildren, Derek, Danielle, Kaitlyn and Nathan Wallenhorst; a sister, Angie (Phillip) Poller of Cuba City; brother-in-law. Don Manary; and nephew, Todd Manary and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Elaine Manary.

Services will be 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the HAUDENSHIELD FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES in Cuba City. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a Lois L. Fortney memorial fund has been established. The family would like to thank Heartland Health Care, Park Place Memory Care and Southwest End This Forever! No Clog Guarantee Self-Cleaning Design Virtually Eliminates Gutter Maintenance and Cleaning Prevents Rain Gutter Backup Or Standing Water Proudly Made In The USA Affordable Effective STATE JOURNAL Todd Christiansen said there was no indication partment personnel and Janesville police officers the deaths were a suicide and there was no in- responded to the scene at about 7:30 on Tuesday dication of foul play. The couple had last been night, the car, a Cadillac, was not running. It was Rock heard from a few days earlier.

When a family unclear when the couple may have died. died member from out of state could not reach the "There was a strong odor of carbon monoxide a car couple, the Carsons' son, who lives in the area, in the residence," Christiansen said. "A vehicle was called to check on his parents. was located in an attached garage that had been E. "It seems likely one of the two left the car running previously to the deputies' arrival, and their running in the garage before they went to bed," was not running when the deputies arrived." Christiansen said.

State Journal reporter Barry Adams Capt. When Rock County deputies, EMS and fire de- contributed to this report. Baraboo, and one year of high school in Reedsburg. He joined the Navy in 1943 and served on the USS Denver until the end of World Evansville War Il. Verona He was united in marriage to Lorayne D.

Hale in 1948. The mar. Cuba City riage ended on Jan. 22, 1957, when Lorayne passed away. On April 26, 1960, Norm married Evelyn E.

(Tripp) Krey. Norman was a businessman, running a Standard Oil filling station beginning in 1950. Reedsburg He became a Standard Oil jobber in 1960, and ran Holtz Oil, Heating and Air Conditioning until he retired in 1996. He was active in the VFW for 62 years of his life, and served in the Lions Club for more than 30 Madison years. He also served the community on the Police and Fire Commis- McFarland Church, 413 Lutheran Evangelical Lu- Home, 5203 Nursing Home.

A to Julie Paquette great care of mom Health Care and Center Nursing Hinsberger, James A. Health Center special thanks who took such at Heartland Southwest Health Home. MADISON James A. Hinsberger, age 55, of Madison, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 6, 2009, at his home. He was born on Aug.

31, 1953, in La Crosse, the son of Mary and Gerald Hinsberger. Jim was employed at NAMI Dane County. He was a member of Yahara House: Jim was a volunteer at Olbrich Botanical Gardens and at the Dane County Farmer's Market. He loved the outdoors and driving country roads. Jim is survived by his mother, Mary; sisters, Judy (James) Oestreich of La Crosse, and Mary Mangan of Madison; and 21 nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald: brothers. Michael and John; and a niece, Teri Hinsberger. Funeral services will be held at BRITTINGHAM PARK SHELTER, 401 West Shore Drive (off 800 block of West Washington Madison, at noon on Friday, July 10, 2009. Visitation will be at the park from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Please dress for an outdoor service. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Friends of Yahara House, 802 E. Gorham Madison, WI 53703. Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Hoague, Nancy L. MADISON Nancy L.

Hoague, age 64. passed away on Tuesday, June 30. 2009. She was born on May 8, 1945, in Illinois, the daughter of William Hugo Kent Sr. and Gertrude (Oldfield) Kent.

Nancy is survived by her children, Kevin Hoague of Madison, and Laurie Hoague of Eau Claire; her mother, Gertrude Kent of Union Grove; sisters, Barbara (James), Kilmer of Muskego, and Carolyn (Charles Millard) Fletcher of Janesville: a brother, William H. (Debby) Kent Jr. Janesville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William Kent and a brother, Robert Kent. Private services will be heid.

Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Holtz, Norman A. PA REEDSBURG Norman A. Holtz, age 83, of Reedsburg, passed away Monday evening, July 6, 2009, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born in West Allis on Dec. 11, 1925, to Walter and Theresa (Hasse) Holtz.

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He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jim McGuire; and his father-in-law. Kenneth Pearson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, at Ss. ANTHONY PHILIP CATHOLIC CHURCH in Highland.

Father Robert Butz will officiate. Burial will be held in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Highland. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of Mass on Friday at Ss.

ANTHONY PHILIP CATHOLIC CHURCH in Highland. sion. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, his dog Liza and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Terri (Dennis) Ondrejka of Highlands Ranch, Steven (Pam) Holtz of Henderson, Priscilla (Thomas) Thibodeau of La Crosse, (Kathy) Holtz of Reedsburg, and Sue (Al) Bloczynski of Sun Prairie; grandchildren, Tina, Tawnya, Stephanie, Nicole. Meghan, Danielle, Alicia, Wade, Hannah and Parker; great-grandchildren, Brynne and Tanner; two nieces; a nephew; along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death parents; his first wife, Lorayne: second wife, Evelyn; and his oldest son, Stuart. Funeral services for Norman Holtz will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2009, at ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Reedsburg, with military honors provided by Reedsburg VFW Post 1916. Friends may call on Sunday, July 12, 2009, from 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

at the FARBER FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg, and on Monday from until the time of the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to Reedsburg VFW Post 1916, Reedsburg Lions Club or St. John Lutheran Church program, Food From The Heart. Lundey, Alice OREGON, WIS. Alice Lundey, age 92, died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Oregon Manor nursing home.

For most of her life Alice was a travel agent for Koepcke Travel in Madison. She passionately devoted herself to serving every traveler's wish. To her brother, Gunder she gives her eternal love and attention with many hugs and kisses. her nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews, she thanks them happy days they brought to her life. Alice was God's special gift to the Lundey family.

Thank you Alice for sharing your life with all of us. One day this year in early spring when Alice was looking out the window at the barren trees, she remarked, "I'll be happy when the trees are all of green They are now, Alice! And a new day has just begun for you! Miss you! She is survived by a brother, Gunder. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, Edward, Gehard, George and Ted; and a sister, Mary. Alice's family is grateful to Pastor Paul E. Markquart for his comforting and caring prayers, and to the Oregon Manor nursing home for their gentle and kind care.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 625 E. Netherwood Oregon, WI 53575; or to Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Madison, WI 53703. Private graveside services will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon. McGuire, Thomas P.

HIGHLAND Thomas P. McGuire, age 73, of Highland, died unexpectedly on. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on Sept. 18, 1935, in Highland, the son of the late Robert and Frances (Pustina) McGuire.

He graduated from Highland High School in 1953. He married Jeanne L. Pearson on Aug. 5, 1967. Tom spent 50 years in the plumbing and heating business and the last 45 years as master plumber.

He worked the last 18 years with Benjamin Plumbing, where he retired in 2003. He cherished spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandsons. Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Highland; his children, Kevin (Angie) McGuire of Dodgeville, Greg (Lisa) McGuire of Linden, and Kathy (Rodney) Hasburgh of La Crosse; his grandsons, Brett and Jackson McGuire, and soon to arrive, Cole Hasburgh; his Gorgen-McGinley Ayers Funeral Home Dodgeville (608) 935-5222 www.gorgenfh.com Neerland, Dona Jean MADISON Dona Jean Neerland, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at her home. Arrangements, are Gunderson pending. East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Schwarz, Werner MADISON Werner Schwarz, age 94.

died on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg. He was born on Nov. 10, 1914, to Gottlieb and Mathilde (nee Levy) Schwarz in Soetern, Germany. His family soon moved to Illingen, Germany, where he was raised and educated.

Although the grandson of a Franco-Prussian War veteran and the son of a fallen World War I veteran, when faced with the rise of Nazism in Germany, he urgently sought to leave his country of origin. He first escaped to Brazil where he remained illegally for two years before he was able to immigrate lawfully to the United States. He proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1943. Werner met his future wife, Henny (nee Kotler) in New York City, shortly after his arrival.

They were married on March 29, 1942. Within a year of their marriage, he was inducted into the U.S. Army, where his service included the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of Saint Lo, and the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home, he worked for many years managing a series of hardware and home improvement stores the New York City area. Once retired, he and Henny moved to Madison, a place they have both thoroughly loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant sister; and is survived by his wife, Henny; daughter, Leslie (Seth) Perelman of Verona; and granddaughters, Elisheva (Steven Dale) Perelman of Oakland, and Abigayl Perelman of Tuscaloosa, Ala. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with Rabbi Jonathan Baitch officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Foundation 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.

Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com Sperle, Hans M. MADISON Hans M. Sperle, age 82, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at noon on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, and from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A full obituary will appear in the Friday paper.

Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com MCFARLAND Voigt, Virginia Virginia Mi, Voigt, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, 2009, at the HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in the Friday paper. Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Williams, Walter J. "Jack" MADISON Walter J.

"Jack" Williams, age 91, died on Tuesday, July 7,2009, at his home. Jack was born on Feb. 11, 1918, at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Walter J. Huntley, an American citizen, and Johanna Schwartzenberger Huntley. He moved to the United States at the age of 3 months.

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He served in the U.S. Army during World War I1, retiring after 22 years. He then served as a veterans service officer for Dane County, retiring in 1984. He married Gretchen "Peggy" Rank on July 13, 1948. Together they had five children and enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

He was a member of the Elks Club Chapter 1414, Panama and the Historical Society of Wisconsin. He was a lifetime member of the Olbrich Botanical Society, Olbrich Circle, and a friend of Wisconsin Public Television. He was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church in Madison. He is survived by his wife, Peggy: children, Jeffrey (Cyndy), Marilyn (Joe Lipinski), Thomas (Joanne) and Patricia (Chris Howard); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jean; and sisters, Hannah, Ruth and Grace. A memorial service will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman on Friday, July 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Father Lance Schnieder officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.

until the time of service. The would like to thank Hospice Care Inc. of Madison and their dedicated staff. Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave.

(608) 249-8257 A MADISON Clifford Donald "Chink" Woerpel, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at his home in Madison. He was born on Feb. 8, 1934, in Waterloo, the son of Robert and Catherine (Hampshire) Woerpel. Chink served in the Army as a staff sergeant from 1954 to 1958. Chink is survived by his son, Jeffrey Woerpel of Oregon; a granddaughter, Lindsey Woerpel; Madisyn; a sister-in-law, Donna Woerpel of Sun Prairie: nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Chink was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth Woerpel. A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Father Roger Nilles officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m.

until time of services. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Madison. Cress Funeral Cremation Services 3325 E. Washington Ave. (608) 249-6666 www.cressfuneralservice.com Clifford Donald Wunschel, Lawrence D.

A BROOKLYN Lawrence D. Wunschel, age 67, of Brooklyn, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at the Oregon Manor following a two-year battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wunschel of Brooklyn; three children, Brenda Wunschel of West Allis, L. Dwayne (Karen) of Menomonee Falls, and Steven (Debbie) of Ocono-mowoc; five grandchildren, Kylee, Kelci, Trevor, Payton and Jared Wunschel; his mother, Marie Wunschel of Monroe; a sister, Helen Behring of Orangeville, five brothers, Bob (Nancy) of Juda, Walter S. of Janesville, William (Astrid) and Richard (Marcia) all of Monroe, and Donald (Jennifer) of Juda; and three godchildren, Randy Behring, Amy King and Jennifer Greil.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nellis; and two nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe. Private family services will be held on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Lawrence's name. www.newcomerfuneralhome.net A Madison man was charged Wednesday with shooting another man Sunday night on the city's East Side. Carlos A. Mitchell, 21, was charged with firstdegree reckless injury and possession of a firearm by someone considered delinquent a reference to a previous conviction in juvenile court for allegedly shooting Carl J. Bias Jr.

twice during a fight near the intersection of Swanton Road and North Thompson Drive. According to a criminal complaint, Bias told police that Mitchell spotted him at a bus stop while driving by, yelled at him, then parked his car and started to fight with Bias. After struggling on the ground, the complaint states, Mitchell got up, pulled out a revolver and shot Bias twice. Despite the shots, the two fought again a short time later outside the Citgo gas station in the 4900 block of Commercial Avenue, a short distance away. Mitchell told police that even though he had fired twice at Bias, he didn't believe the shots had any effect on him, the complaint states.

X-rays revealed two bullets in Bias' chest and shoulder, which will require surgery to remove, the complaint states. Mitchell was jailed on $3,000 bail. Knife attack lands man in prison. A knife attack at a town of Madison apartment will send a Madison man to prison for five years. Tracey L.

Wilson, 25, who pleaded no contest in May to first -degree reckless injury and armed robbery, will also spend eight years on extended supervision, Circuit Judge Daniel Moser said. The prison sentence will be added to a three -year prison sentence Wilson is currently serving for a 2004 armed robbery, which started after his probation for that conviction was revoked in March. Wilson and his thengirlfriend, Crystal A. Mathis, 27, attacked Sebastian C. Taylor in the bathroom of an apartment on Pheasant Ridge Trail on Dec.

28 and took his money. Taylor was sharing some crack cocaine with Mathis in the bathroom when Wilson forced the door open and attacked Taylor. Mathis has pleaded no contest to armed robbery and aggravated battery charges and will be sentenced later this month. madison.com Get the scoop. Don't Replace Your UGLY BATHTUB Refinish It! Miracle 608-669-7424 SURFACE RESTORATION MiracleMethod.com.