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OBITUARIES WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL A8 THURSDAY. JANUARY 21. 2010 Grace Clemen and Phyllis Er-rthum all of Iowa: as well as many nieces and nephews, and friends. Don was preceded in death by his father. Edwin: and brothers-in-law.

Jim.CleteandBob. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Jan. 23.

2010. at the SAUK PRAIRIE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH. 1375 Lincoln Prairie du Sac. with pastor Dwight Pulsfus officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of the service. Burial will be at the Zion Cemetery. Hoowreon Funaral Homa Sauk City (608) 643-6490 ioarereonfunyilhoww.coni Iowa, with Deacon Timothy LoBi-anco officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Dubuque, with full military rites by American Legion Post No.

6. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a Gilbert E. Danz memorial fund has been established.

The family wishes to thank Stonehill Care Center especially 3 North nurses and staff. Hospice of Dubuque especially Jim. Stephanie and Megan, and Stonehill Daycare Center Staff for all the care and kindness they gave. Online condolences may be e-mailed to com. TODAYS OBmXARI ABING-JOYCE, Florentine ANGEll, Hilda 0..

94. BUECHNER, George 92 CURRAN, Ellen 94 DANZ, Gilbert E.Gibby, 91.. DIETRICK, Mathias 94. FROMMUNG, Donald 66. JACOBSEN, Sam 84.

KINNEY, Herman 88.. LUKES, McKinley NEVELS, Clinton Pete, 81. NORTH, Marie, 88. OLSON, Carmen RASEY, Caroline 77. GALER, Florence B.

Toots, 93, Tuesday TODAYS FUNERALS 76 SAME-SEX MARRIAGE TRIAL Prof says gays are politically powerless By LISA LEFF Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Gay men and women are a politically unpopular and relatively powerless force in the United States, even though the public tends to think otherwise, a political scientist testified Wednesday during a historic trial on the constitutionality of Californias same-sex marriage ban. Stanford University professor Gary M. Segura cited hate crime statistics, anti-gay remarks by elected officials, the relatively low number of gay office-holders nationwide and the success rate of ballot initiatives such as Californias Proposition 8 to argue that gays do not possess a meaningful degree of political power. By any measure, gays and lesbians would have to be understood as a minority faction, Segura said. People who accept the normativity of heterosexuality have held power essentially forever.

Lawyers for two same-sex couples suing to overturn Proposition 8 Californias gay marriage ban called Segura to the witness stand to buttress their argument that gays are a disadvantaged group that deserves the same protections from discrimination afforded other minorities under the U. S. Constitution. Segura said Proposition 8 was part of a chain of ballot-box defeats for the gay rights movement dating to the 1970s, including 33 of the 34 measures across the country dealing with marriage. Attorney David Thompson, who is representing Proposition 8 sponsors, spent hours trying to poke holes in Seguras statements and show gays enjoy substantial political support at the highest levels of government.

He noted the recent selection of John Perez, a gay man, as speaker of the California Assembly. Your conclusion is that gays and lesbians lack sufficient political power even though the speaker is openly gay? Thompson asked. mour Townships until 1978 when they moved to Darlington. Robert receded her in death on Feb. 12, 005.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and of its Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include her children, Charles (Peggy) North of Darlington, Carol (George) Anderson of Scales Mound, William (Margie) North of Darlington, Diane (Rick) Gile of Dubuque, Iowa, Sheila (Pat) Ohms of Scales Mound, Richard "Fuzzy" (Jean) North of Darlington, and Marian (Tom) Schony of Freeport, 16 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; her twin sister, Marian (John) Hanifan of Texas; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, William Gerlach; and aunts and uncles. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Jan. 23, 2010, at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH in Darlington with Father Randy Budnar officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 p.m. 8 p.m.

on Friday, Jan. 22, 20l0, at STEIL CAMA-CHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Darlington, where a Rosary service will be prayed at 3 p.m. (608)776-2461 Lancaster Onalaska -Waunakee Mauston lowaBlack Earth du Sac River Sun Prairie JdLnm feiiNVri 4i ltorR at Fennimore Nursing Home, Fennimore Jkiu in to Lab-ich) In Prairie du Sac; a granddaughter, Laura (Joe) Ledesma of Madison; a grandson, Charles Danz of Evansville: and a sister, Arlene (Roger) Disrud of Mount Horeb. He was preceded in death by his parents: a grandson, William James Danz; two sisters, Wanda Turk and Laura Garfoot; and six brothers, Au-gust, Albert, Oscar, Harland, John and Orland.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Satur-'day, Jan. 23, 2010, at the LEONARD FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, CRONER, Vera 10 a.m.t Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. RUSTAD, Olaf, 11 a.m., West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton. ULRICH, Ronald, 11 a.m., Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison.

Denotes Organ Donor Abing-Joyce, Florentine M. LANCASTER-Florentine M.Abing-Joyce, age 76. of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster. She was born on Dec.

19, 1933, in Dickeyville. the daughter of Adolph and Marie (Schollmeyer) Wallen-horst. On Oct. 10, 1951, Florentine was united in marriage to Cyril Ab-ing at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson.

Together they farmed in Grant County. In 1965, they moved to the family farm south of Lancaster and they raised 10 children. She enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, crocheting, and vacationing with family and friends. On Sept. 9, 1989, Florentine married her soul mate.

Dan Joyce, at St. Clement Catholic Church, Lancaster. They continued to enjoy life to the fullest with fishing, card playing, playing Scrabble and many more vacations. Survivors include her husband, Dan Joyce of Lancaster; her children, Mary Kay (Jim Breuer) Abing of Cassville, Peggy (David) Sturmer. of Lancaster, Randy (Jane) Abing of Brodhead, Ron (Terri) Abing of Lancaster, Chuck (Kim) Abing of Lancaster, Keith (Lisa) Abing of Appleton, Kevin Abing of Neenah, Ellen (Randy Koeller of Lancaster, Marty (Jenn) Abing of Neenah, and Kurt Abing of Fennimore; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and more on the way; Dan's children, Rachael Parks of Humble, Texas, Fran Joyce of Platteville, Tom Joyce of La Crosse, Angela Joyce of Rochester, and Jerry Joyce of Platteville; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Jeanette (Sylvester Sedbrook of La Crosse, Francis (Donna Mae) Wailenhorst of Coon Rapids, Pat (friend, Gib Key) Heer of Prairie du Chien, and Edna (LeRoy) Abresch of St.

Catherine, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. In addition to her parents, Florentine was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril Abing on Sept. 26, 1986. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 10:30 a.m.

at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may call on Friday, Jan.

22, 2010, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of plants and flowers, a Florentine Abing-Joyce memorial fund has been established. Schwartz Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences: Angell, Hilda 0. ONALASKA Hilda 0. Angell, age 94, of Onalaska, died on Sunday, Jan.

17, 2010, at the Onalaska Care Center, She was born on Nov. 26, 1915, in Richland Center to Herman and Edith (Hilleshiem) Engendorf. She married George V. Angell on Oct. 28, 1945.

Hilda worked in the dietary department at University Hospital in Madison for more than 37 years. She and her husband enjoyed camping, car races at Angell Park Speedway, and following the Wisconsin Badgers team sporting events. After retirement, they moved to Babbitt, in 1987. Throughout the years, she maintained contact with her many friends and family by faithfully corresponding through letters. Following the death of her husband of 62 years in 2008, she moved to Onalaska Care Center, so she could be closer to her family.

While a resident of the care center, Hilda enjoyed playing bingo and attending church services. She loved her new friends at the Onalaska Care Center. Hilda is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents: three brothers, Walter, Clyde and Otto Engendorf; and four sisters, Marie McNamer, Lucille gendorf, Helen Burke and Ethelyn Kretschmann. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.

on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at the FOSSUM FUNERAL HOME in Onalaska. She will be buried at a later date beside her husband in the Argo Cemetery in Babbitt, Minn. Buechner, George J. WAUNAKEE George JJuechner, age 92, died Tuesday, Jan.

19, 2009. A full obituary will follow In the Fri Curran, Ellen MAUSTON Ellen Elizabeth Curran, age 94, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Unity Hospice Green Bay. The former Ellen Galvin was born on May 25, 1915, in Mauston, Milo and Irene (Kelly) Galvin and remained a lifelong resident. She was married to Charles P.

Curran in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1997. Ellen was totally devoted to her beloved husband and family. She was active in her church and her community for many years. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed sitting by the banks of the Lemonweir River at her cabin with a book in hand.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen (Jerry) Maschka of Mankato, John Curran of Milwaukee, Ann Curran (Ken of Fairfield, and Patrick (Nicole) Curran of Green Bay. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kristin Maschka (David Hitchcock) of Pasadena. Sarah Maschka (Brian Hansen) of La Crosse, Jane Maschka (Brian Weaver) of Minneapolis, Maggie Curran (Louis Kokenis) of Thousand Oaks, Colleen Curran (Francis Decker) of Richmond, Paul Labich of Los Angeles, David Labich of New Orleans, Emily (Scott) Dax of Luxemburg, and Joseph (Megan) Curran of Waukesha, addition, she is survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Kate Hitchcock, Jack and Kyra Hansen, Teddy and Tony Kokenis, Henry Decker, Sharrie, Zachary and Judzea Dax and Killian Curran; as well as her former daughter-in-law, Marybeth Raff; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Milo Galvin; her sister, Margaret Galvin Kelleher; and her sister-in-law, Millie Galvin. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 11 a.m.at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Mauston, with visitation an hour before Mass at the church. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery following the service.

"A world of wishes at your command, God and His angels close at hand. Friends and family, their love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart!" Danz, Gilbert E.Gibby DUBUQUE, IOWA BLACK EARTH Gilbert E. "Gibby" Danz, age 91, of Dubuque, Iowa and formerly of Black Earth, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque. He was born on Feb.

13, 1918, In the Town of Berry, the son of August and Tena (Olson) Danz. He married Helen A. Weis on June 1, 1950, at St. Mary's Church in Galena, III. He is a U.S.

Army 8th Air Corps Veteran serving during World War II. In his early days he was a self-employed truck driver and worked for many firms and later worked as a carpenter in the Madison area. He was a member of the Carpenters Union in Madison. Gibby loved the outdoors, especially spending time at the old family farm where he grew up. He enjoyed snowmobiling, a good days work, and spending time with his old friends remembering the good old days.

He loved to tell stories, a good joke, and a cigar. He was quick witted and was known to have a quip to say about anything or anyone. He was very generous with his time helping others in their time of need. He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Kathleen Danz, both of Dubuque; a son, Gilbert Danz of Jacobsen, Sam J. MIDDLETON Sam J.

Jacobsen, age 84, passed away at Meriter Hospital on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Racine. the son of Danish immigrants Chris and Christine (Dortzbach) Jacobsen. He grew up on a produce farm.

An entrepreneur from a young age, he started his own produce business as a teenager. He attended UW-Madison majoring in accounting. After school he worked at Jl Case for one year. Wanting to "control his own destiny" he opened the Tri-Dairy Store on University Avenue in Shorewood in 1948. In 1954, he married Mary Lehmann and raised two boys on the West Side of Madison.

Together they built the PDQ Food Store chain which grew to more than 200 convenience stores throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Nevada and Florida. They had a long and loving marriage until her death in 1990. He was a pioneer of the convenience store industry and a charter member of NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores), serving as president in 1972. He owned Leer Manufacturing in New Lisbon, a world-wide manufacturer of the familiar ice merchandisers and currently owns Nedland Industries, in Ridgeland, manufacturers of equipment for the waste management and recycling industry. He was initiated into the Masonic Lodge No.

5, in Madison in 1968. In 1973 he became a charter member of TEC IV, which is the oldest TEC group in Wisconsin. He served on many boards including WPS, First Business Bank and most recently, The Wisconsin Foundation. In 1992, he married Nancy Caviale and they enjoyed 18 12 wonderful years together here and in their home in Carefree, Ariz. In 1995, he founded Bishops Bay Country Club, the culmination of a labor of love over a decade around which the Bishops Bay community grew.

He had the mind of an inventor and currently was working on some exciting ideas. He loved life, his family, his friends, his work, his country. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons, Chris of Colorado, and Jeff of Nevada; daughter-in-law, Kaara Wicklund of Washington; stepdaughters, Olivia (Jay) Loop of Wisconsin, Elizabeth (Tim) Peterson of Wisconsin, Kristen Murray of Washington, and Marianne Thornton of Wisconsin; sisters, Marion (George) Savich of California, and Martha (Arthur) Bauer of Missouri; niece, Jean (Gary) Dodds of California; nephew, David Savichof California; and grandchildren, Keith Jacobsen, Kali Jacobsen, Jenny Peterson, Glen Peterson, Olivia Murray, Quinn Murray, Sophie Murray and Mike Caviale. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Peter and Jim; and granddaughter, Elena Thornton. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer.

The date will be announced in this paper two weeks prior to the event. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice-Care 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, Wl 53711. His family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone at Meriter Hospital for their loving care. Gunderson West Funeral Home 7435 University Ave.

(608) 8316761 www.gundersonfli.coai Kinney, Herman S. YxMADISON KING Herman S. Kinney, age 88, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Herman was born in 1921 in Michigan.

Herman was raised in Indiana, and also lived in Beloit, III. He moved to Madison, in 1948, when he met and married Doris Barlow and raised their family. Herman served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1953, he began working as a crane operator at Madison Gisholt Machine and in 1983 retired after working 30 years.

Herm lived at Quaker Housing in Madison for 25 years. Herman is survived by his children, Pia Kinney James (David Hendrix), Bart (Maria) Kinney, Tanya Kinney, Brett (Donna) Kinney and Kritia (Anthony) Humphries; grandchildren, Lietta and Michelle James, Marlita Arnold-Kinney, Bryce, Aryn and Brenna Kinney, Tianna and Malia Humphries; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Taylor Sylvester, Jalen James-Pat- great-grandchildren, Nathan and Taylor Sylvi terson, Bria James, Jordan and Devin Parks; brothers, Alfred (Jessie) Kinney and Irvin (Sutz Fei) Kinney; sister, Joan (Harry) LaPlante; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Kinney; great-grandson, Michael Sylvester; brothers, Olan Kinney and Eugene Kinney: sisters, Louise (Martin) White and Evelyn (Dee) Gilliam; and pets, Jigs and Cleo. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the King Wisconsin Veterans Home Stordock Hall staff, for the outstanding care of him while he was with you. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to: Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, N2665 County Road QQ, King, Wl 54946-0605; or Wisconsin Council of the Blind, 754 Williamson, Madison, Wl 53703.

Creu Funeral 4 Cremation SonHca 3610 Spaadway Road (608)238-3434 www.eresafunerilMrvlco4om Dietrick, Mathias N. DEFOREST Mathias N. Mat" "Bub Dietrick. age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Mat was born on Dec. 5. 1915, in Ohio where he lived until his adult years: the son of Mathias F. and Elizabeth (Laubenthal) Dietrick. He married Hazel Wogenstahl on April 23.

1938, and they raised five children. They were married until Hazel passed away on Feb. 25, 1971. He then met Pauline Kammer and they were married on Sept. 9, 1972, and he became a stepfather to three adult children.

They were together until Pauline passed away on Dec. 9,1997. He worked many years in the agricultural field and was instrumental in the process of artificially inseminating cows. He was employed in the A.I. industry for more than 40 years, retiring from ABS after 33 years.

He was lucky to have been blessed with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he enjoyed spending time with. Mat was an active member of St. Olaf Catholic Church where, he sang in the choir and over the years performed many various activities. He was also a very active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lions Club. Mat was active in the community delivering Meals-on-Wheels up until his last knee re- Rlacement in 2005 at the age of 89.

loved spending time with family and friends. Mat loved cards, dominoes and most any games. He also enjoyed golf and bowling, which he still did late in his life. He is survived by his four children, Bobbie (Bob) Brunner, Sue Ann (Jim) Belda, Buddy Dietrick and Mickey (Cec) Dietrick; three stepchildren, Tom (Shelia) Kammer, Jim (Pam) Kammer and Lou Kammer; 17 grandchildren, Dottie (Jim) Nau-man, Robby Brunner, Terri (Victor) Petterson, Tina (Steve) Wiggins, Mitzi (Ron Ripp) Brunner, Pattie (Ken) Dravis, Jim (Mary) Gang, Jon (Becky) Gang. Susie (Steve) Tjugum, Jack (Lily) Gang, Kristy Gang (finace, Ron), Kelly (John' Kenyon, Nick Dietrick, Jackie (Ray, Villarreal, Marie (Steve) Rowley, Lee Dietrick and Todd Dietrick (friend, Cassie); step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, Matt Petterson, Justine Petterson, Danielle Lackey (friend, Evan), Riley Wiggins, Mason Brunner, Kendra Brunner, Laura Gang.

Sarah Gang, Sydney Gang, Brandon Gang, Chad Tjugum, Sammy Tjugum, Xena Kenyon, Joelle Kenyon, Liliana Kenyon, Nicolas Dietrick, Michael Villarreal and Alyssa Villarreal; a great-grandchild on the way, Baby Rowley; extended family; other relatives and many, many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hazel; wife, Pauline; daughter, Flossie Dietrick; great-grandson, Jacob Tjugum; three sisters; and a brother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. OLAF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 619 Jefferson DeForest on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 11 a.m.

with Father Gary A. Wankerl officiating. Burial to immediately follow at St. Olaf Cemetery. A visitation will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest on Friday, Jan.

22, 2010, from 4 p.m.-8p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, Wl 53711; or to the charity of donor's choice. Ryan Funeral Home 6 Cremation Services WindsorDeForest Chapel 6924 Lake Road (608) 8464250 www.ryanfuneraiservlceom Frommung, Donald D. SAUK PRAIRIE Donald D.

From- mung, of Prairie du Sac, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital Madison. Don was born In Sauk County on Aug. 4, 1943, to Edwin and Arline (Grass) Frommung.

He married Mary Deutmeyer of Luxemburg, Iowa on Sept. 1968. Don had a great love for the outdoors. His greatest passions were hunting ana fishing. He especially enjoyed passing these passions down to his grandchildren.

He was known to many as Mr. Fix-it," able to build, fix or "improve" anything. Don was also known for his generosity to others, giving his time and talents over to anyone in need. In the past few years ne really enjoyed making bird feeders and feeding the many birds and squirrels that gather In the back yard. And you ought to see the beautiful landscape flower gardens he has builtl He is survived by his wife, Mary of Prairie du Sac; two children, Cheryl (Tim) Bruckert of Prairie du Sac, and Ed (Dawn) (Vander Loop) Frommung of Green Bay; four grandchildren, Josh and Steph anie Bruckert, and Hayden and otne ity; sist Vonne (Raydean) Knuth of Prairie du Sac: brothers sisters-in-law, Marv (Norma) Deutmeyer, Jerry (Jan) Deutmeyer, Rich (Helen) Deutmeyer, Dianne (Dennis) Duwe, Lukes, McKinley J.

MADISON McKinley J. Lukes, of Madison, found his own finish line, Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. Passionate, quick witted, intense, questioning, articulate, artistic, dramatic, piercing. brilliant loved and treasured by many.

Born in Madison in 1986, an enthusiastic 2004 graduate of West High School and a 2008 honors graduate of the University of Wiscon-sin-Eau Claire, McKinley recently started working on the writing staff at Epic Systems in Verona. Wherever he went he touched people with his quick smile, easy wit and deep sense of truth. He lived his life in music and an aesthetic remarkable for its depth and clarity. He is survived by his parents, Stephen and Shirwil Lukes; his sister, Denali; and by a huge community of family and friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents.

A time to get together to remember McKinley is set for Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, from 1 p.m. 4 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. For those wishing to make a gift honoring his life, a memorial scholarship fund will be set up to help young writers.

In his 18 year old No one listened until I got to 3 2 1 Lift off. And the smoke trails from my flight patterns, spelled out the answers, to my questions. I woke up this morning and thought to myself, Nice Guys Finish Last. That's fine. We finish last, but we're looking for a different finish line." Cress Funeral 4 Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608)238-3434 wwwxressfuneralservicexom Nevels, Clinton Pete SHULLSBURG Clinton Pete Nevels, age 81, of Shullsburg, died on Wednesday, Jan.

20, 2010, at the Shullsburg Home. He was born Nov. 3, 1928, in La-Fayette County to William H. and Edna M. (Daugherty) Nevels.

Pete worked at the Hodan Center for many years. Survivors include a sister, Shirley "Windy Nielsen of Shullsburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Carol Holden, Lola Rielly, Ruth Deppe and Donna Reichling; and seven brothers, Edward, George "Bill," Willard, Gary, Donald, Victor and Roscoe Nevels. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.

22, 2010, at STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Darlington. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m.

on Friday at the funeral home. www.darilnKtonfuiMralhonw.com (608)776-2461 North, Marie DARLINGTON Marie North, age 88, of Darlington, died on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington. She was born March 27, 1921, In Elk Grove Township to William and Zeta (Hynes) Gerlach. She attended Vickers and Dublin Country Schools and graduated from Darlington High School In 1939.

She then went to nurses training at St, Elizabeth School of Nursing in Chicago, graduating In 1942, In 1944, she married Robert North and farmed In Islington and Sey Olson, Carmen G. BLUE RIVER Carmen G. (Simpson) Olson passed away at the Richland Hospital on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at the age of 88. Carmen was united in marriage with Milan C.

Olson on Dec. 23, 1939, in Wau-kon, Iowa. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Luginbuhl of Verona, and Betty M. Olson of Blue River; a daughter-in-law, Elaine Olson of Blue River; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at the FIVE POINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH. Pastor Larry Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.

The Pratt Funeral Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences are available at prattfuneralservice. com. Rasey, Caroline L. SUN PRAlRlE Caroline L.

Rasey, age 77, passed peacefully away on Jan. 13, 2010, at her home. She was born on Aug. 29, 1932, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Joseph and Louise (Jungwirth) Sped. Caroline was united in marriage to Leonard Rasey on Sept.

2, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa. She has been a longtime resident of Sun Prairie. Caroline was employed for 25 years as a waitress at the Hoffman House Supper Club, retiring in 1984. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, reading medical books and journals, and spending time with her family, friends and beloved pets. She is survived by her children which include a son, Steven Rasey; daughters, Bonnie (Garry) Betley of Homer, Alaska, Tammy Rasey of Mazomanie, and Kris Rasey of Chu-giak, Alaska; grandchildren, Matthew Rasey of Albuquerque, N.M., Joshua (Chantal) Rasey of El Paso, Texas, and Natalie Betley of Oakdale, great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Makayla and Emily Rasey of El Paso, Texas, and Kaia Borba of Oakdale, her dogs, Frankie and Cynder and cats, Tipper, Topper, RT and Yoda; other relatives; and special friends, Joyce Rasey, Donna Skudal, Don Thompson, Betty Cardarella and Ellie White.

Caroline was preceded In death by her husband on Aug. 21, 2001; and her parents. She will be greatly missed by her family and all of her friends. She was a wonderful, caring and lovely person. Honoring her wishes there will be no formal service or visitation, Creu Funaral 4 Cremation Sarviea 1310 EmaraW Tarraca Sun Prairia (608)837-9054 www4reufimaralMrvica.com day paper.

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