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of of WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 TODAY'S OBITUARIES BOGLE, Bonita 79 BRITTAN, Catherine Ann, 35. DROSTER, Gaynol GERRY, Donna J. GILLINGHAM, Joyce 74 HIESIGER, Cecelia, 91. KELLEY, Margaret 91. KUBICEK, Christine 56 LUEDERS, Parry Frank, 59.

PEEPER, Vern Waldemar, 86 PIRKEL, Joyce 69 SCHOENWETTER, Ethlyn, 59 SCOTT, Robert Lloyd, 86 SHEARD, Margaret Bache, 97. STEINHOFF, Ronald 71..... WITTE, Myrna "Jean," 86. YUSKA, Reynold 61. OTHER DEATHS Prairie Madison Janesville Madison Madison Point Beaver River Dane City York OWENS, Margie 88, at Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel, Saturday.

Boscobel TODAY'S FUNERALS ANDERSON, Clifford 4 p.m., DeForest Evangelical Free Church, 501 Mohican Pass, DeForest. CROOKS, Kenneth noon, United Methodist Church, 1127 University Madison. HULL, Helen, 11 a.m., Oakwood Village East Chapel, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison. KALSCHEUR, Margaret, 11 a.m., St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison.

KAY, Robert, 12:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison. LAMM, Warren 11:30 a.m., Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. LESSNER, LaVon E. "Vonnie," 11 a.m., St.

Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Madison. LONIELLO, Arleen, 11 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight Madison. MELOY, Mary, 11 a.m., St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 5313 Flad Madison PETERSON, Inga, 11 a.m., Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona.

Denotes Organ Donor Bogle, Bonita L. SUN PRAIRIE Bonita L. Bogle, age 79, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. Services will be held at 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD in Sun Prairie where friends may A full call one obituary hour will prior to appear paper tomorrow. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 837-9054 www.cressfuneralservice.com Brittan, Catherine Ann EDGERTON Catherine Ann "Cathy" (Ties) Brittan, age 35, of Edgerton, formerly of Dubuque, lowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ohio. Catherine was born on Dec.

1, 1973, in Dubuque, lowa, daughter of Ronald and Margaret Louise (Long) Ties. Cathy graduated from Hempstead High School in 1992, and Northeast lowa Community College in 1996. married Jay Brittan on May 15, 1998, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Peosta, lowa. Cathy was employed at Chase Bank and Ponderosa Steak House, both in Janesville.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Edgerton. Cathy was a Girl Scouts leader and enjoyed spending time with her children. Survivors include her husband, Jay A. Brittan of Edgerton; two daughters, Marissa and Olivia; her parents, Ronald and Margaret Ties of Graf, lowa; three brothers, Ron (Regina) Ties of Topeka, Brian (Kathryn) Ties of Dubuque, lowa, and Michael (fiancee, Molly Kuepers) Ties of Dubuque, lowa; her mother-in-law, Pam McGraw (Fred Koch); her father-in-law, Tom (Marcia) Brittan of Renville, five sisters-in-law, Sue (Alex) Luciano, Vicky (Jon) Zak, Trac Rasmus, Jodie Brittan and Shawna Brittan; a brother-in-law, Bill (Danielle) Barthen; three godchildren, Carter and Paige Reynolds, and Hannah Zak; three nieces and five nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her best friend, Natalie Reynolds of Dubuque, lowa.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harold and Idell Long: paternal grandparents, Aloysious and Bertha Ties; her godfather, Michael Long; and a cousin, Adam Ties. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, Peosta, lowa. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa.

Friends may call from 4. p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at BEHR'S FUNERAL HOME, 1491 Main Dubuque, lowa, where there will be a parish wake service at 4 p.m.

A Catherine A. "Cathy" Brittan Memorial Fund has been established. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com. Droster, Gaynol S. MADISON Gaynol Sharon Droster, a age 70, passed away on Sunday, Aug.

16, 2009, in Janesville. Gaynol was born on Aug. 6, 1939, in Muskegan, the daughter of the late Edward "Jack" Dorothy (Coleman) Banner. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1 1958 OBITUARIES made to the charity of a donor's choice or to the Arthritis Foundation. South 108th West Allis, 53214.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff at the HospiceCare Center Inc. who cared for mom. Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com Kubicek, Christine L.

Gorgen Funeral Home 310 Ridge St. Mineral Point (608) 987-3421 www.gorgenfh.com MINERAL POINT "Drive careful and watch out for Bambies," were the words you always heard from Chris Kubicek when leaving the Kubicek home on County 0. Christine Louise Bohlin Kubicek, who preferred to be known as "just Chris," passed away on Aug. 14, 2009, after a brave battle with cancer. Chris was born on Feb.

16, 1953, in Louisville, Ky. She elementary school in Westfield. N.Y.: she then attended middle school in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, in 1971. She graduated from Northern University with a degree in special education in 1976. Chris moved to Mineral Point in 1980 and took a job with the Hodan Center as a client advocate for the disabled.

She later worked for Unified Counseling for more than nine years. In Mineral Point she met her true love, Bob Kubicek. They were married on July 11, 1986. Chris was an accomplished artist who loved her home, dogs and cats, collecting, her garden, the hundreds of birds that visited her feeders, her husband Bob and especially her granddaughter Zoe. Chris is by her husband, Bob; stepdaughter, Molly (Travis) Howard; and granddaughter, Zoe of Bradenton, mother, Jean Bohlin of Mineral Point; brother, Guy (Rhea) Bohlin of Washougal, nieces, Rebecca and Sarah Bohlin of Portland, and sister, Leslie Bohlin of Mineral Point.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bert Bohlin. Burial Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice, Joyce McPhail, 800 Compassionate Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533. Lueders, Parry Frank jensenfuneralandcremation.com Peeper, Vern Waldemar A COLUMBUS Parry Frank Lueders, age 59, died on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at the Columbus Community Hospital, surrounded by his family and many loving caregivers.

Parry was born Nov. 15, 1949, in Columbus to Frank and Nan (Owen) Lueders. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1968. Parry joined the Army in 1969, which included service to his country in Vietnam. He received his bachelor's of science in 1979 from UW-Oshkosh.

Parry then served as a civil servant in the Department of Corrections. After years spent as a corrections officer and a probation and parole agent, he retired, because of diabetes, in 1997, as a classification specialist at the Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun. He was a respected member of the assessment and evaluation team. His good humor helped the entire unit handle the stress of their work. Survivors include his brother, Randy (Kate); brother, Fred (Cailin), all of Columbus; sister, Amy (Richard) Sullivan; niece, Martha (Regan) Rule; great-niece, Maddie Rule; great-nephew, Ryan Rule; nephew, Owen Lueders; niece, Claire Lueders; and his great friend, Tim Hoffman and his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, in April 1999; and by his dear mother, Nan, in June of this year. At Parry's request, there will be no visitation. A private family service will be held. Memorials may be directed to the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. We are grateful for your love and humor.

"We'll see you in the sky above, in the tall grass, and in the ones we love." Jensen Funeral Cremation Columbus (920) 623-5850 PA BEAVER FALL RIVER Vern Waldemar Peeper, age 86, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Golden Living Care Center in Beaver Dam. Vern was born on Dec. 13, 1922, in Columbus, the son of Waldemar and Amelia (nee Hummel) Peeper. He was united in marriage lone Orvilla Kvarme on Sept.

22, 1946, in Chatfield, Minn. Vern honorably served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He was an active member of the Fall River VFW Post 2219 and the American Legion in Columbus. Vern and his wife initially farmed on Highway CD near Fall River for Carl Fredrick.

When that farm was sold they moved to Highway near South Beaver Dam. In 1959 they purchased their farm on State Highway 146 near Fall River and lived there until they retired. In addition to farming, Vern worked for more than 30 years at the Kirsh Foundry in Beaver Dam. Both Vern and his late wife lone retired to Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam in September 2008. He is survived by his son, Carroll (Marjorie Grady) Peeper of Sun Prairie: grandchildren, Craig (Evelyn) Peeper of Kirkland, and Lynne Peeper of Sun Prairie: two Lillian and Grady of Kirkland, sister.

Pearl Anderson of Madison; brother, George of Columbus: and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL Vern was preceded in death by his parents; wife, lone: brothers, Carl, William and Earl; sisters-in-law, Georgina Peeper and Ruth Peeper; and brother-in-law, Richard Anderson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at SMITHVANGEN FUNERAL HOME, 401 Angel Way, Rio, at 11 a.m. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service.

A luncheon will immediately follow in the fellowship hall at the funeral home. Committal services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Lutheran Cemetery in Fall River with full military rites. The family would like to thank Dr.

Sam Poser and his staff, and the staff at the Golden Living Center for their loving care of Vern and his family. Pirkel, Joyce E. DANE. Joyce Pirkel, age 69, of Dane, passed away at the Baraboo Hospice, House on Saturday, Aug. after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joyce was born on July 22, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Albert and Elsie (Gronke) Pirkel. The family later moved to Sun Prairie, where Joyce spent the majority of her childhood. Joyce graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1958. She was then employed by Red Dot and later by Dane Manufacturing, where she worked for more than 20 years. Joyce enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was a tremendous animal lover.

She took great pride in the animals that lived on her farm over the years, and most recently had three "kitties" that watched and protected her while at home. Joyce is survived by her nephews, Scott Pirkel of Madison, and Bruce Pirkel of Appleton. She is also survived by her nieces, Cheryl (Pirkel) Reese of Lodi, Sue Pirkel of Blue Mounds, and Cynthia (Pirkel) Murphree of Sun Prairie. Joyce also has many loving great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joyce preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond Pirkel, Hank (Doris) Pirkel and Bob (Jo) Pirkel; a nephew, Tim Pirkel; and a niece, Theresa (Pirkel) Rogers.

Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. Visitation will be held at funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Home Health United Hospice; Diane Brunk; Marilyn Green; the HHUH nursing assistants; and the Baraboo Hospice House staff for their ongoing love and care of Joyce. The family also wishes to thank Joyce's close friend, Jackie Karls, who made it possible for Joyce to stay at home the last few years of her life. Jackie's loving care and support gave Joyce the strength to "keep fighting." We truly appreciate you, Jackie! Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Schoenwetter, Ethlyn COLUMBUS Ethlyn Schoenwetter, age 59, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

She will be deeply missed by her husband, Gerald Schoenwetter of Columbus; her two daughters, Christina and Lindsay Schoenwetter of Columbus; three sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST in Columbus. A visitation will also be held on Friday from 9 a.m.

until 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus. Zeidler Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Columbus is serving the family. Scott, Robert Lloyd A CAMBRIDGE Robert Lloyd Scott, age 86, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug.

18, 2009, at Autumn Winds, in Cambridge. Robert was born in London, on Jan. 29, 1923, the son of Lloyd and Gertrude (Rieff) Scott. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1940, and attended UWWhitewater. He served his country in the U.S.

Army, and then farmed on edge of Cambridge for 62 years. On Sept. 18, 1943, Robert married Pauline Christensen at St. James Lutheran Church in Cambridge. He was a former 4-H leader and a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, and currently was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving are wife, Pauline Scott; son, Richard (Jean) Scott; daughter, Christine (Kristopher) Frey, all of Cambridge; granddaughter, Mandy (Tony) Buonincontro of Fort Atkinson; grandson, Jamey (Bridgette) Scott of Cambridge; grandson, Corey (fiancee, Kristin Gillitzer) Scott of La Crosse; grandson, Mitch Frey of Cambridge; granddaughter, Karly Frey of Cambridge: great-granddaughters, Madalyn, Malorri and Maycie Buonincontro; sister, Eileen Scott of Cambridge; sister-in-law, Renelva George, Utah; and other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, the GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, with the Rev.

Dan Dibbert officiating. Burial will be in the Lake Ripley Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Those planning an expression of may wish to consider memorials to Cambridge Fire Department and EMS.

Nitardy Funeral Home of Cambridge is assisting the family. Gillingham, Joyce L. ham, Janesville, died on JANESVILLE, Joyce L. GillingMonday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

She was born in Prairie du Chien on April 28, 1935, the daughter of Delford H. L. (Tippery) Pitzer. She graduated from Blackhawk Technical College and was retired from the Wisconsin State Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Lottery. Joyce was a member of Church.

She is survived by her four children, Eva (Mike) Kohls of Helen (Bob) Simon of Janesville, Bob Stluka of Janesville, and Jim Gillingham of Madison; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Delford Pitzer of Wauzeka; nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dick Stluka; a grandson, Brian Kohls; and two sisters, Betty Lou Fisher and du Beatrice Pitzer. A Funeral Service will be held at 6. p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.

19, 2009, at APFEL SCHNEIDER SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME with the Rev. James Swanson officiating. Interment will be in Dickson Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. For online condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com. Hiesiger, Cecelia MADISON Cecelia Hiesiger, age 91, died Aug. 8, 2009, at University Hospital of complications after a fall in her apartment. She will be deeply missed by her Madison and extended family and friends.

Cecelia was the consummate New Yorker. She was born there, the daughter of Charles M. and Julia (Moskowitz) Hiesiger, was educated in the city's public schools, and after graduation from New York University she worked in the family real estate business for most of her career. She had a lifelong love of theater, music, dance and the visual arts; and she was able to partake of the bountiful cultural feast that her city provided. Her closest friends were people involved, on stage and behind the scenes, of the Broadway and off Broadway theater.

Cecelia moved to Westchester, County, antiques N.Y., shop. where In 1992, she moved to Madison to be closer to her sister Rhoda and her brother-in-law David Berman and their family. Her apartment walls were decorated with her collection of modern paintings and she was able to share the pleasure of attending performances at concerts and plays with her family. In 1998, the deterioration of her vision, caused by macular degeneration, led her to move to Capitol Lakes. She was able to maintain her independence in her own apartment with the assistance and loving care of her aides.

Her family expresses their special thanks to her personal physician, Dr. Lorna Belsky, the medical and nursing staffs of University Hospital and Clinics and to Jewish Social Services. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Social Services, 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI 53719; or to charities of the donor's choice. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

20, 2009, at the PREMIER ROOM at Capitol Lakes, 333 West Main Madison. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com Kelley, Margaret G. (nee Wedl) MADISON Margaret G. (nee Wedl) Kelley, age 91, died on Sunday, 16, 2009, at the HospiceCare Center. She was born on Dec.

31, 1917, in Jefferson, and has spent most of her adult life as a Madison resident. Margaret worked at Rayovac and provided care for her children as well as neighborhood children in her home. She graduated from Jefferson High School. Margaret was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.

She married William W. Kelley on Nov. 15.1947, in Madison. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and never forgot a birthday. She enjoyed her last 10 years with her dear friends at her senior apartment complex.

Margaret is survived by her children, Ronald (Mary Jane) Kelley of Madison, and Janet (Leland) Hack of Stoughton; grandchildren, Myrna, Tina and Bill Hack, Bryan and Brittany Kelley, and John, Richard and James Haight; great-grandchildren, Morgan and J.T.; brothers, Carl (Betty) Wedl, Jerome Wedl and Raymond (Jane) Wedl, all of Jefferson: sister-in-law, Leona Wedl of Jefferson; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in by her parents, Herbert and Elizabeth (Schakelmann) Wedl; husband, William; daughter, Susan Haight; infant granddaughter, Angela; brothers, Wilfred, Robert, Marvin and William; sisters, Dorothy Buchach and Rosemary Buske; sister law, Evelyn (Chester) Miller, Alvira Wedl and Viola (Atewart) Hake; and brother-in-law, Henry (Velma) Kelley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2450 Atwood on Saturday, Aug.

22, 2009, at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Michael Hippee officiating. Burial to immediately follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Memorial donations may be Sheard, Margaret Bache and Madison Business School in 1963. She was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles from 1963 until her retirement in 1986. Gaynol married LaVerne Droster on Oct. 3, 1970, and resided in Madison. He preceded in death March 23, Gaynol is survived by brothers, Jack (Jeanette) Banner of Muskegan, Al Banner and Bob (Marjorie) Banner all of Janesville; and a brother-in-law, Paul Black of Muskegan, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne; parents; and sister, Betty Black. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at CRESS FUNERAL SERVICE, 3325 E. Washington Madison, with the Rev.

David Brynelson, Chaplain of HospiceCare Inc. officiating. Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Gremetery, Township of Blooming In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek, 101 Nob Hill Road Suite 301, Madison, WI 53713.

Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. (608) 249-6666 www.cressfuneralservice.com away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Donna dedicated her life to Lord and Savior. Jesus, and her family. One of her favorite Scripture verses was Ill John 1:4 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking with the Lord." Donna married Ted Gerry on Oct. 10, 1959, in Madison. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this year.

Donna is survived by her husband, Ted; five children, David (Jean) Gerry of Madison, Tim (Kristi) Gerry of Eau Claire, Julie (Clark) Osborn of Cottage Grove, Ted (Melody) Gerry of Madison, and Peter (Izzy) Gerry of Madison; sisters, Nancy 1 Dolsey of Madison, Sandy Gilmore of Sun Prairie, and Mary Sue (Charlie) Miller of Sun Prairie; sisters-in-law, Laurie Gerry, Pat McCormick and Evie Gerry of Madison, and Etta (Roy) Graham of Florida; also many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Teddy and Jessie Gerry of Madison, Alica, Emily and Rebekah Gerry of Eau Claire, Joshua Osborn of Cottage Grove, KateLynn, Brittany, Allison and Caleb of Madison, and Brooke, Zachary and Kelli of Madison; along with a grandchild on the way. Donna was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Nancy; her father and mother, William and Lorraine Ashard; a sister, Sharon Benson; brothers-in-law, Glen Gilmore, Ozzie Mike McCormick, Dick Kingston, Tom Gerry and Bud Gerry: nephew, Chris Gilmore; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Kingston. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m., with the Rev.

Bernard Norland presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation be at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m.

until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. Donna is very much loved, and will truly be missed. Gerry, Donna J. MADISON Donna J.

Gerry passed Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com COLUMBUS Margaret Bache Sheard, age 97. died on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. She was born June 8. 1912.

in Concordia, the daughter of Conrad A. and Eva M. (Hess) Bache. She was a graduate from Belleville High School in Belleville, Kan. She married Richard L.

Sheard on Aug. 16, 1930. The couple moved to Columbus in 1939 where he began his practice as a osteopathic physician. The couple divorced in 1984. He died in 1987.

Margaret was co-founder of the family mail order company, Sheard Science Supplies, which provided chemicals and laboratory supplies for science hobbyists. The business began in the basement of the family home at 251 W. James St. in Columbus. It grew to become Columbus Chemical Industries, in which she served as corporate treasurer from 1979 until 2003.

She was also active in various civic and school organizations holding offices in most. She was a charter member of Columbus Fall River Area Business and Professional Women's Club, "Columbus Parent Teachers Association, Band Mothers, Girl and Boy Scouts, and served terms as secretary for the Columbus 4th of July Organization. She and the late Norma McNulty founded the first Senior Girl Scouts troop in Columbus. Margaret was active in school activities a as her children grew up going through the school I years. She was a member of St.

Jerome's Catholic Church. Margaret a photojournalist for the Wisconsin State Journal and area newspapers, doing her own photographic work. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her family and friends. Her parents owned and operated Belleville Creamery in Belleville, from 1920 to 1942 after which they retired to Burbank, Calif. Margaret will best be remembered for her half-hour radio news program "Columbus Fall River Party Line" which she hosted for 25 years.

It brought the area daily reports on city council, school board, police and fire activities. Still it had the "feeling of over the backyard fence" talk. Lost dogs a and cats were claimed and people looked forward to hearing the latest on area happenings. Survivors include five children, Cecelia (Norbert) Link, Barbara Fellah, Leonard (Mary) Sheard, Richard Sheard and Edward (Colleen) Sheard; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Cecelia Dawson of Van Nuys, Bernice Preston of Houston, Texas, and Eva Christy of Anthony, Kan.

In addition to her former husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Conrad Bache; a sister, Mary Helen (Bache) Cross; and her A Mass of Christian Burial will be -law, Wanda. held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH in Columbus with visitation from 2 p.m.

until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whisper softly down the ways of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave behind when life is done." Jensen Funeral Cremation Columbus (920) 623-5850 jensenfuneralandcremation.com Steinhoff, Ronald J. ACUBA CITY Ronald J. "Ron" Steinhoff, age 71, of Cuba City, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at his home.

Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the HAUDENSHIELD FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES in Cuba City. Military rites will accord at the funeral home. Friends may call from p.m.

to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Aug. 19, 2009, at the HAUDENSHIELD FUNERAL HOME in Cuba City. Complete arrangements are pending at the Haudenshield Funeral Home Cremation Services in Cuba City.

Yuska, Reynold J. NEW YORK Born Oct. 1, 1947, Reynold died after a prolonged illness Saturday, Aug. 15, .2009. Rey attended Richmond Hill High School, then Ithaca College and Long Island University.

Throughout his life he worked as a librarian, and as a teacher for New York City Public Schools. He loved Long Island with its beaches, bays and fishing. Rey was loved as a kind, gentle soul was always available to share events of the day, to listen, to add color and enthusiasm to social discourse. The son of Henry and Lillian Yuska, Reynold is survived by Ken and Ginny Yuska of Madison; Donna McArdle of Browns Mills, N.J. Rey loved his many nieces, nephews and their children.

A Funeral Mass will by held at Holy Child Jesus Church in Richmond Hills, N.Y., Saturday. Aug. 22, 2009. Rey will be missed by his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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