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OBITUARIES A6 I THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL Prosecutors in Minnesota plan announcement on Prince death ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS Prosecutors in the Minnesota county where Prince died will announce a decision today on criminal charges following a two-year investigation into the musician's death from an accidental fentanyl overdose. Carver County Attorney Mark Metz is scheduled to announce at 11:30 a.m. today whether anyone would be charged. Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park estate in suburban Chanhassen on April 21, 2016. An autopsy found he died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin.

A confidential toxicology report obtained by The Associated Press in March showed high concentrations of fentanyl in the singer's blood, liver and stomach. The concentration of fentanyl in Prince's blood was 67.8 micro grams per liter, which outside experts called "exceedingly high." The report noted that fatalities have been documented in people with blood levels ranging from 3 to 58 micrograms per liter. Search warrants unsealed about a year after Prince died showed that authorities searched his home, cellphone records of associates and his email accounts to try to determine how he got the drug. Authorities found numerous pills in various containers stashed around Prince's home, including some counterfeit pills that contained fentanyl. The source of that fentanyl was never determined.

BLUMER, Joyce, 78 Spring City, Tenn. HANSON, Allan, 77 Greer, S.C. HANSON, Robert "Bob" "Wabba," 96 Stoughton JOHNSON, Kenneth 102 WaunakeeDane KRAUS, Robert 94 Emerald Grove MAYR, Dolores M. "Lorry," 93 Columbus NELSON, Shirley Jean, 81 Rio NYE, Harry 75 OregonBrooklyn ROWLEY, Thomas, 59 Stoughton SHIREMAN, Elizabeth J. (Pellett), 92 Madison SNIDER, Ronnie 73, Tuesday, at his residence Cassville ANDERSON, Donald 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 518 N.

Franklin Madison HOLTE, Helmer, 11 a.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road Stoughton PETERS, Bryan, 4:30 p.m., St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6851 Schneider Road, Middleton RAYNOHA, Mary Ann, 11 a.m., Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at St. James, 1128 St. James Court, Madison See all published obituaries on Madison.com. Johnson, Kenneth J.

WAUNAKEE DANE-Kenneth Jerome Johnson, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Home Again Living, in Waunakee. He was born on Aug. 11, 1915, in Dane, the son of John and Elizabeth Johnson. Kenneth married Eleanor D. Wilke on Aug.

11, 1943. Kenneth graduated from Lodi High School, and went on to grad-j uate from the UW Agriculture Short Course. Kenneth represented his family by enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, and served in the 447th Bomb Group, 8th air force. Prior to being stationed in England and with a 5-day furlough, he and Eleanor married.

While stationed in England, he was the maintenance crew chief for the B17 "Scheherazade." If you talked to Kenneth, he was always happy to share that this plane completed 126 combat missions, and returned to the U.S. after the war. One of Kenneth's most prized possession was the little clock from the cockpit of the Scheherazade. Upon his return from the service, Kenneth and Eleanor raised their family on a farm, just down the road from where he grew up in the town of Dane. Along with his farming, he had a 50 year career working for Raemisch Implement as a mechanic and salesman.

Kenneth was proud to be a Charter Member of the Lodi Optimist Club, that was initially organized by his uncle, Melvin Reppen. He was also a member of the Dane American Legion Post No. 503. Well into his 90's, Kenneth enjoyed deer hunting with family and friends, and annual fishing trips with his family to northern Wisconsin. Other joys in his life were bowling, golfing and running steam engines with his brothers, Jim and Mike.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 74 years, Eleanor; five children, Barbara Kammel (Paul), John Johnson (Carol), Kris Patterson (Steve), Eric Johnson (Cindy) and Ellen Rehr (Bill); seven grandchildren, Nathan, Amanda and Erin, Emily and Laura, Zachary and Michael; seven great-grandchildren, Cade and Drew, Anja and Ian, Henry and Charlie and Finley; and his sister-in-law, Mary Johnson. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Johnson; brothers, James and Raymond; and sisters, Anna, Myrtle, Angie, Clarice, Leila, and Elizabeth. Funeral Services will be held at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH, N3099 Smith Road, Poynette, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, with the Rev. Ryan Rouse presiding.

Burial will be in Arlington Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main Lodi, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of the service at the church. To Kenneth, family was the most important thing in his 102 years of life. The family would like to thank the staff at Home Again Living, Right at Home of Waunakee, and Agrace HospiceCare for the loving care you gave to Kenneth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lodi Optimist Club, and Dane American Legion Post No. 503.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Lodi Funeral Cremation Care 157 S. Main St. (608) 592-3201 Rowley, Thomas STOUGHTON-Thomas Rowley, age 59, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Services will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH, at ST.

JAMES CHURCH, 1128 St. James Court, Madison, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. A complete obituary will appear in the Friday edition. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 North, at Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590 Nye, Harry L. OREGON BROOKLYN-Harry L. Nye, age 75, of Brodhead, formerly of OregonBrooklyn area, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Stoughton, the son of Harry and Irene (Harstad) Nye. Harry had been a Dane County Traffic Police officer for 31 years.

The Traffic Police merged with the Dane County Sheriff's Dept. in 1981, and Harry then became a deputy sheriff, retiring in 1998. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed traveling with family around the country, especially Texas, to see his favorite band. He is survived by a daughter, Renee (Troy) Dickey, Brodhead; siblings, Gary (Darlene) Nye, Janesville, Terry (Sharon) Nye, Monona, Lance (Stacy) Nye, Viroqua, Susan Rasmussen, Madison, Shelly (Dave) Hicks, Oregon, Joni (Jim) Fletchall, Jeri (Larry) Fiala, both of Madison, and Scott (Penny) Rasmussen, McFarland, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, Harold Rasmussen; two sisters, Lita Kay and Shari Ann Rasmussen; and aunt and uncle, Eugene and Helen Crawford. Harry had requested there be no services. He will be buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Albany, Wis. The D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, in Brodhead, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be made at www. dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com. A special thank you to the staff at the William S. Middleton Veteran's Hospital, Madison, Wis. Blumer, Joyce SPRING CITY, Tenn.

-Joyce Blumer, 78, of Spring City, died Sunday, April 15, 2018. Joyce was a legal secretary and retired from the law firm of Brigham Calhoun in Wisconsin. She and her husband, Wayne, moved from Wisconsin to Spring City in 2007. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, is in charge of arrangements.

Please share your condolences and memories of Joyce on our website www.vaughn-funeral-home.com. Hanson, Allan Harry ri GREER, S.C.-Allan Harry Hanson, age 77, of Greer, S.C, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, after a battle with cancer. Allan was born on June 14, 1940, in Madison, Wis. In 1960 he married Linda Havey, and together they had two sons. Linda passed away in 1993.

Allan married Pamela MacDonald in 1995. Upon high school graduation, Allan joined the U.S. Air Force and then became a machinist for the UW until he retired in 1996. Allan enjoyed spending time with family, always willing to lend a hand, placing others before himself. He will be greatly missed.

Allan is survived by his wife, Pamela; his sons, Steve (Sandy), Scott (Patti); stepdaughter, Megan Smith (Doug); stepson, Jeff MacDonald; grandchildren, Jake (Rhi-anna), Katie (Ryan), Rylee, Casey (Kelsey), and Finn. He was preceded in death by wife, Linda, and his brother, Roger. A Requiem Eucharist will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Greenville, S.C, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Madison, at Roselawn Cemetery on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 1 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made in Allan's name to the American Cancer Society or St. Peter's Family Endowment. Kraus, Robert M. EMERALD GROVE-Robert M. Kraus, age 94, of Emerald Grove, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 17, 2018, at his home.

He was born in Whitewater, on Feb. 19, 1924, the son of Arthur and Bertha (Krebs) Kraus. He grew up in the Whitewater area and married Betty A. McCulloch on June 28, 1947. They moved to the Emerald Grove area in 1954 where they farmed for many years.

Robert was a member of Em erald Grove Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC). Surviving Robert are five children, Dr. Bruce (Pamela) Kraus of Columbus, Laura (Michael) Rusch of Clinton, Connie (Ronald) Benisch of Fort Atkinson, Gary (Bj) Kraus of Janesville, and Victoria (Joseph) Marchese of Lake Wood, 13 grandchildren, Rachel Innis, Nathan Kraus, Aaron Kraus, Nicole Huisheere, Jamie Karns, Michael Kraus, Timothy Kraus, Alan Murphy, Thomas Dillon, Jake Dillon, Nathan Rauen, Alexander Marchese, and Nicholas Marchese; nine great-grandchildren, Juliana and Laurel Innis, Hayes Kraus, Jackson Karns, Emma and Mason Kraus, Aiden, Jacob and Austin Kraus; one sister, Mary Jones; one brother, Dick Kraus; numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kraus on Aug. 25, 2010.

He is also predeceased by his parents; one brother, Elmer Kraus; and one sister, Dorothy Helgeson. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018, at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, 1010 N.Wright Road, Janesville. Pastor Michael Ligman will officiate. Private burial will be in the Emerald Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2018, and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018, at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME.

Memorials may be made to the Emerald Grove Congregational UCC. "Thank you to Mercy Hospice and a special thank you to Sharon Douglas who was a special care giver to Robert." ilk Shireman, Elizabeth J. (Pellett) MADISON-Elizabeth J. (Pellett) Shireman, 92, of Madison, peacefully died at St. Mary's Hospital on April 17, 2018.

She was born to Colombia Marie (Blood) and Paul Pel lett June 13, 1925, in the township of Marshall, Wis. Libby married John Shireman on Jan. 26, 1946, and have been happily married for 72 years. Known as Libby to most, she attended school in Richland Center and the surrounding area. She worked at Sears, the IRS, and Gim- bles.

Her main career was as a loving homemaker, wife, and mother. Libby had the gift of hospitality, always offering a meal or bed to those in need. Many people benefitted from her generosity. She was very de voted to family and helped all of her sisters, mother-in-law and mother throughout their lives, devoted to daily visits and aid in any way. Libby was a Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church in Madison and was involved in church ministry.

Later she attended Blackhawk Church and continuing as a member of First Baptist Church in Richland Center Libby is survived byCarla Ehlers (Floyd) of Gurnee, Brice (Debbie) Shireman of Maple Grove, grandchildren, Lindsay Ehlers (Matthew) Lambdin of Goodyear, and Kaitlyn Shireman of Maple Grove, and great-grandchildren, Analee, Everett, and Jaxson Lambdin of Goodyear, Ariz. She is also survived by her niece, Fay (Mike) Lang of Kenosha, and her great-niece and nephew, Kelly and Joe Lang of Kenosha, and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colombia and Earl Pellett; and her sisters, Marie Woodstock (Corydon), Wilma Baird (Paul), Vivian Lansdowne; and nephew, Allan Lansdowne. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in Richland Center on Friday, April 20, 2018, with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH on Friday, April 20, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences may be made at prattfuneralservice.com. Di Rienzo Monuments Serving area families since 1911 PET MEMORIALS BRONZE PLAQUES MONUMENTS WOODEN URNS GRANITE BENCHES CIVIC MEMORIALS 608-233-2724 2436 Regent St Madison, Wl 53726 Hanson, Robert "Bob" "Wabba" STOUGHTON-Robert "Bob" "Tr? "Wabba" Hanson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Milestone Senior Living Center.

He was born on April 9, 1922, to Robert M. and Selma (Christopher) Hanson. Robert leaves behind his beloved wife, Arlene (Ledenbach) Hanson, whom he married on July 3, 1945, at St. Frances de Chantal in New York, the day after he received his commission in the U.S. Navy.

He is further survived by his son, Peter (Kim) Hanson; sons-in-law, John Palumbo and Mark Donham; grandchildren, Christoffer (Sheila) Palumbo, Alex (Toni) Palumbo, Erik Palumbo, Katie Hanson, and Ryan (Sonali) Hanson MD; and great-grandchildren, Nyla and Barrett Palumbo. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his cherished daughters, Susan Hanson and Kristi Hanson. He was so proud oftheircharacterand achievements. Robert enjoyed a full life, growing up in Stoughton, working in Chicago as a commercial artist and retiring to Stoughton where he had many friends. He graduated from Stoughton High School inl940 and furthered his education at UW-Madison until his schooling was interrupted with World War II when he enlisted in the U.S.

Navy. Robert served on a patrol craft in the Caribbean. Upon discharge he returned to Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Madison in 1947. Robert's whole career was in Chicago in advertising art. However, his drawing board was always open at home where he did his fine art.

He especially liked painting portraits. Robert and Arlene enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad. The family was close and loving and shared many family vacations. He enjoyed downhill skiing in the West, sailing on Lake Michigan, golfing at the Stoughton Country Club and active sports with family and friends. Robert was a thoughtful, gentle and kind person.

He will be missed by family and friends. A life well lived. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21,2018, at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Road Stoughton, with the Rev. Paula Geister-Jones officiating.

A luncheon will follow at church. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice Services, or Stoughton Senior Center. The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at Milestone Senior Living for the care he received and to Lori and her team from Heartland Hospice for their extraordinary compassion and commitment to Bob and our entire family.

Please share your memories of Robert at www.CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W. Prospect Stoughton (608) 873-9244 Mayr, Dolores Wl. "Lorry" COLUMBUS-Dolores M. "Lorry" Mayr, age 93, died on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at JENSEN FUNERAL CREMATION, Columbus. A private memorial Mass will be held. Jensen Funeral Cremation Columbus (920) 623-5850 jensenfuneralandcremation.com Nelson, Shirley Jean FRIO Shirley Jean Nelson, age -IMML.

S1- R' passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 16, 2018, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born Feb. 5, 1937, in Mark-esan, to LeRoy and Irene (Schweder) Schoephoester. She graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a bachelor's degree in education. She was united in marriage to Duane Nelson on Aug.

13, 1961, in Markesan. Shirley taught English and French in Rio for many years before taking the position as Rio Community librarian and was influential in building the new library. Shirley was very active at Redeemer Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed reading, completing puzzles, colored pencil artistry, attending Norwegian festivals, rose mauling, and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Duane of Rio; son, Eric (Kenda) Nelson of Rio; daughter, Lori (Keith) Gilbertson of Fox Lake; grandchildren, Kashden Nelson, Trevor Kelley, and Laci Kelley; great-grandson, Tyson Kelley; brothers, Ron (Karen) Schoephoester and Richard (Ardell) Schoephoester; many nieces and nephews; and special friend like a sister, Nancy Wescott.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 11 a.m. at REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH in Rio with the Rev. Ann Walsvik officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.

until the time of services at the church. Memorials in Shirley's memory may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or the Rio Community Library. Online condolences may be made at www.grassefs.com. Grasse Funeral Service of Rio is serving the family. 1 AS ONE OF MADISON'S BEST MADIS0N.COM 4f VOTED TOP CHIROPRACTOR 7 TIMES SINCE 2010 Dr.

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