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2010 OBITUARIES WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL TODAY'S OBITUARIES ALLEN, Blanche 89. Prairie du Sac BERG, Magdalene 87... Madison BOWAR, Margaret Mary, 102. Egg Plains BUEGE, Frederic E. "Fred," 88...

Madison CAMREN, Harold Odell, Madison CROAK, Philip 89 DE YOUNG, Dorothy, 96 HARMS, Gus, 79. HENNINGS, David 69 HOEHN, Richard Eau JOHNSON, Melody Rose, 63. Madison JONES, Richard 62 Madison JUNGE, Florence 93..... Sauk City KIRCH, Imelda 91. City NEISES, Eleanor, 91..

Reedsburg OSTROWSKY, I William L. 75. Prairie SMITH, Marvel VAN NESS, Barbara 76. WARDLE, Harry 92 Madison WARDLE, Ruth 0., 93 TODAY'S FUNERALS LEONHARDT, Curt 4-7 p.m., Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Madison.

MAURER, Gerald H. "Jerry," 11 a.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 427 S. Main Verona. MOORE, Connie, 1 p.m., Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Home, Highway 51 North at Jackson Street, Stoughton.

PORTER, Elgin noon, Eastside Lutheran Church, 2310 Independence Lane, Madison, Xavier Hall Church Francis Hall. Her husband Raymond L. Bowar preceded her death. Survivors include her two daughters. Patricia Fuller of Egg Harbor, and Mary Bowar-Lurie of New Bern.

N.C.: four grandchildren; six great- brother, grandchildren; and a Gil- bert of Hixton. Laufenberg A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April ST. 8. 2010, at FRANCIS-XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Plains at 11:30 Friends call at the Plains church Cross Thursday from until the 9:30 time services 11:30 Memorials may be made her memory for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Endowment Fund Stella Maris Parish.

Huehns Funeral Home charge of arrangements. Sign online guest- book and offer condolences Buege, Frederic E. "Fred" A MADISON Buege, age 88, passed away Monday. April 2010. Milwaukee, the Teachated from Milwaukee State ers College UW-Milwaukee).

married Erma 20.1942, Rock Springs. preceded in Sept. served Navy as supply 1943 officer from until 1946. training Navy at the Graduate of Administration Business at Harvard. Fred married the former Techlow lone Holford Gorz on Aug.

1976, Madison. preceded Fred retired from Medical, personnel where worked man resources. member of Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church, where served committee and volunteer with for Rotary. Madison ters. Morgan (Joan) Buege, and Selk: stepchildren, Russ (Fran) of of din of Minnesota, Stadler, (Bethany) Keith Hedin Angela step-great- and Buege.

AN CHURCH. Independence Madison, Friday, held at with the Rev. Mike Novotny presiding. Visitation will at the from until the at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, at 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p.m.

Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Camren, Harold Odell MADISON Harold Odell Camren, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Willows Nursing Rehabilitation Center Sun Prairie. A full obituary will be in the Thursday paper. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave. (608) 249-6666 www.cressfuneralservice.com Croak, Philip J.

MONONA Philip J. Croak, age 89, of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, April 2010, at HospiceCare Inc. Arrangements are. pending. A complete obituary will appear in the Thursday paper.

Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com W. EAU Richard W. Hoehn. age 67, of Eau Claire and formerly of Madison, passed away on Tuesday. April 6.

2010. at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Services are pending. All Faiths Funeral Cremation Services Madison (608) 442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com Johnson, Melody Rose son, age 63, died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. at the UW Hospital.

She was born on April 13, 1946, in Chicago, Melody was a longtime resident of Madison, moving here in 1954. She enjoyed magazines, music, watching figure skating, spending time outside in the sun and water. Melody is survived by her sisters. Karen James and Frances Hamilton, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and her friends. from MARC-West and Dreamweavers.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Edna Rose and Rev. Joe E. Dawson. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m.

on Friday, April 9, 2010, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME. 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dreamweavers 612 W. Main Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com Jones, Richard D.

MADISON Richard D. Jones, age 62. passed away on Tuesday, April 6.2010, at the HospiceCare Center. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full notice will be published at a later date.

Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services Chapel 6924 Lake Road (608) 846-4250 www.ryanfuneralservice.com Junge, Florence M. SAUK CITY Florence M. Junge, age 93, died Monday, April 5, 2010. She was born in Sauk County on June 18. 1916, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Margarete (Von Behren) Kuhnau.

She was united in marriage to Herman Junge in 1935. The couple farmed in Prairie du Sac and Florence was also employed by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Florence was an active community member and was instrumental in establishing the River Arts Center, and two parks on their former farmland, now known as Florence Park and Junge Park. She was a member of the United Church of Christ. She survived by a son. Rodney (Lynn) Junge; a daughter, Shirley Junge; four grandchildren, Diane Yurksaitis, Robert Yurksaitis, Cathy Junge and Debbie Junge: and a sister, Bernice Balfanz.

addition to her parents, she was preceded death by her husband, two sisters and a brother. A graveside service will be held at the PRAIRIE SAC CEMETERY, at Saturday, April 10, 2010, with In Pastor Kapp officiating. of flowers, memorials may be the Alzheimer's Associa- Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City (608) 643-6430 www.hooversonfuneralhomes.com Kirch, Imelda M. SAUKCITY- -Imelda M. Kirch, age 91, passed away Mon2010, at Maplewood of Arrangements will be at later date.

Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City Mazomanie (608) 643-6430 www.hooversonfuneralhomes.com Neises, Eleanor REEDSBURG Eleanor Neises. 2010. Area Medi- A Mass Christian Burial will be conducted on a.m. Friday, April SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Reedsburg. Interment CemCalvary until 4 Thurs- at the HOOF FUApril NERAL Reedsburg.

SUN PRAIRIE William Ostrowsky, William L. Jr. trowsky went for last ride the 5, sky Monday, April 2010, Aug. 8, 1934, friends the child William and (Blaska) Ostrowsky Sr. He married Roberta Ripp 1952.

Bill and Bobbi had three sons. Gre(Mary), Steve (Roxanne) and Clay. gory divorced 1972. After owning own business then for Bill working career with the State Patrol as and with Motor Vehicle as a supervisor, as license plate production liaison to Waupun. Correctional Institution as a driver license exammet Eileen Hehling Smith they both when were employed by DMV: after nine years of trying decide." they married in 1986.

Bill retired from DMV in 1999. Bill was a dedicated lifetime member of the North Bristol Sportsman's Club, serving as treasurer for many years. addition to Eileen, his sons and daughters-in-law, he is survived by stepdaughter, Gina Smith Kronebusch, who referred to him as "Dad2" (to the second and her children, Andrew and Elisabeth. He is also survived by his motherin-law. Bertha Hehling; and close cousins, Barbara and Joe Polak of Merrill.

He is further survived by grandchildren and great dren, Nathan (Rachel) a and Brendan, Amber (James) Miller, James Bai-ley and Ella, Carleen (Tom) Gourley and Jace, Jessi (Vernon) Williams, Tyreece, Jalen and Desmond, Melissa (Mark) Bohn, Erich and NextBaby Bohn, Avery, Aaron, CONSERVATISM AND RACE Black tea partiers take heat for views De Young, Dorothy FRIESLAND Dorothy De Young, age 96, of Randolph Golden Living Center and formerly of Friesland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 2.2010. Dorothy was born in Friesland on March 20, 1914, the daughter of William and Gertie (Cupery) Dykstra. She was united in marriage to Walter De Young on Oct. 2. 1934.

She was a lifelong member of the Friesland Reformed Church. Dorothy's relationship with Jesus overflowed out to others in acceptance and unconditional love. Even in trials, she continued to praise and thank the Lord. She will be remembered for her loving, wise words and deeds of kindness. She was thankful for all the compassionate care given to her at the Golden Living Center in Randolph and Asera Care Hospice in the last weeks of her life.

She will be greatly missed. but we are rejoicing with her as she celebrates Jesus resurrection with Him in glory. Dorothy is survived by her three daughters. Sharon (Chuck) Dykstra, June (Fred) Vorlop and Donna (John) McLeod: eight grandchildren: 25 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Dr. James (Ruth) De Young: sisters-in-law.

Kathryn Watters and Cordula Dykstra: and nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Dorothy was preceded death by her husband of 59 years: son, Mark: granddaughter, Julie (Dykstra) Wendt, and three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Friday. April 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the FRIESLAND REFORMED CHURCH Friesland.

The Rev. Rob Ford will officiate. Burial follow the Friesland Cemetery. Visitation at the church held will be Friday from to 1:45 Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home, 323 Mary Cambria is serving the family. (920) 348-5111 Harms, Gus A WATERLOO Attorney 79, Harms, age of Waterloo, died on Monday.

April 5, 2010, from injuries received from a car auto accione in dent the town Farmington Jefferson County, He was 1930, in born Nov. Mountain His parents Lake, were killed when he years was adopted he Fred by old Helen Harms, and St. James. served the U.S. Navy and married Joanne Draeger June 14.1952, at St.

Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Martin He Luther High Peter, later graduated School. UW-Madison practicing after the director He was for Waterloo. Bank was a director, Waterloo. Corporation 35 the attorney director the He Karl Foundation, with the Karl to Karl create traveling Minn.

to south Madison, Mu- three Courtney Vethe. two He was brothers parents; ters. CHURCH officiating, James Adomeit will follow Oak Cemetery at Visitation Waterloo. JOHN LUTHERAN April 8, day, again Friday until time of Memorials directed his St. memory to Church, Karl Junginger Memo- rial Library the Waterloo Fire EMS Incorporated.

Supporters Pederson of Funeral Home Water- for family. caring the may be made at www. pedersonfuneralhomes.com. Hennings, David E. MONONA David E.

Hennings, age 69, found peace Friday, April 2,2010. Father of Brenda. Preceded in death by his son, Scott; daughter, Charlotte, and brother, Alan. Further survived by a brother; three sisters: and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday.

April 10, 2010, at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY CHAPEL, 601 E. Broadway, Monona, from 10 a.m. until time of Service at noon. Private interment. Church and Chapel (262) 827-0659 Obit Condolences Directions www.churchandchapel.com Hoehn, Richard W.

By VALERIE BAUMAN of at at a 62. a Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. They've been called Oreos, traitors and Uncle Toms, and are used to having to defend their values. Now black conservatives are really taking heat for their involvement in the tea party movement and for having the audacity to oppose the policies of the nation's first black president. "I've been told I hate myself.

I've been called an Uncle Tom. I've been told I'm a spook at the door," said Timothy F. Johnson, chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, a group of black conservatives who support free market principles and limited government. "Black Republicans find themselves always having to prove who they are, because the assumption is the Republican Party is for whites and the Democratic Party is for blacks," he said. Johnson and other black conservatives say they were drawn to the tea party movement because of its values of controlled spending, less taxes and smaller government.

The fact that they're black should have nothing to do with it, they say. "You have to be honest and true to yourself. What am I supposed to do, vote Democratic just to be popular? Just to fit in?" asked Clifton Bazar, a 45-year-old New Jersey freelance photographer and conservative blogger. Opponents have branded the tea party as a group of racists hiding behind economic concerns and reports that some tea partiers lobbed racial slurs at black congressmen during the health care vote provided ammunition. But these black conservatives don't consider racism representative of the movement.

Angela McGlowan, a black congressional candidate from Mississippi, said her involvement is "not about a black or white issue." "It's not even about Republican or Democrat, frommy she said. "All of us are taxed too much." standpoint," For black candidates such as McGlowan, tea party events are a way to reach out to voters of all races. Tea party voters represent a new model for these black conservatives away from the black, liberal Democratic base located primarily in cities, and toward a black and white conservative base that extends into the suburbs. Allen, Blanche E. PRAIRIE SAC Blanche Elizabeth Allen, age died Monday, April 5, 2010, at her home.

She was born La Farge July 16. 1920. the daughter of the late James and (Yaeger) Callaway. She was united marriage to Paul Snyder June 16,1940. He preceded her death.

She then married Harvey Allen Feb. 14, 1944. He also preceded her death. Blanche was a member of Concordia United Methodist Church, the Royal Neighbors of America, and was instrumental starting an exercise group which to at the City continues meet Sauk She survived by five children. Paul (Rosemary) Snyder.

David (Karen) Allen, James (Ellen) Allen, Mary (Butch) Gieck and Larry Allen, 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grand- brother, children, a Richard othy) Callaway, three sisters-in-law, Effie Carol Callaway, Allen Inga Allen: and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands, was preceded death by five sisters and three brothers. services held at Funeral CONCORDIA UNITED METHODIST Sac. CHURCH. Prairie du 11 a.m.

on Thursday, April 8. 2010, with Pastor Jeff Virchow officiating. Bural will be Salem Ridge Cemetery, rural La Farge. Friends may at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME. City, from until Sauk p.m.

on Wednesday, April Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City (608) 643-6430 Berg, Magdalene J. MADISON Magdalene age 87. passed away Tuesday, on April 2010, at Oak Park Place Madison. Magdalene was born April 12, 1922. in Milwaukee, the daughter of Magdalene (Meyer) George and Scharch.

Magdalene and her twin brother, were the George of twins than 18 set She married Kellner 9.1948, who also had a twin brother (Robert). She later married Berg 1970. Magdalene was a member Bernard Catholic Church a foster grandparent years at Central Wisconsin in Madison. She survived her two dren, Michael (Judith) Keliner of Middleton, and Mary Kellner of Madison; a brother, Richard Scharch of California; and ence) granddaughter, Anna Keliner, She was preceded death two husbands, John 1964 and Berg in 1978; sister, Rose Mary Geig, and three brothers, George, Edward and James Scharch. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.

BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2438 Atwood Madison on Thursday, April 8, at 2010, a.m. Monsignor Mike Hippee 11 celebrate. A visitation will also take place at the church from 10 a.m. the time of service.

Burial of until cremains will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 15,2010, at 11 a.m. Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 www.ryanfuneraiservice.com Bowar, Margaret Mary EGG CROSS PLAINS Margaret M. Bowar, age 102, of Egg Harbor, formerly of Cross Plains, died Monday afternoon, March 29.

2010, at Door County Memorial Hospital in Sturgeon Bay. She was well known for her catering business that she operated for many years in Cross Plains. Many turned to Margaret for their marriage or anniversary dinner to be served at the American Legion at Lana Johnson and Bobbie Jo Lilly, (Bobby) Brock, Mason and Morgan. At Bill's request, no services will be held. The family suggests memorials to HospiceCare 5395 E.

Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. All Faiths Funeral Cremation Services Madison (608) 442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com Smith, Marvel E. OREGON Marvel E. (Dupont) Smith. age 95, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, rounded by her family, at Sienna Cress Assisted Living Oregon.

5, Marvel was born on Nov. 1914, in Minnesota's Red Lake County, the daughter of James and Ella (Gasrske) Noyes. She completed elementary education at District 14, a country school. Because the area had no bus service, she attended her first three years of high at the Northwest School of Agriculture at Crookston, a branch of the of University Minnesota. She graduated from Erskine High School in 1932.

Marvel worked in retail, and for 20 years, at the Wisconsin School for Girls, Oregon, where she was a senior In counselor. 1933, she married Walter Dupont. They farmed near Terrebonne until 1950, when they moved to a farm near Oregon, until his sudden death in 1955. Their five children survive, Joan Sanstadt. Carol (Phil) Peterson, Clark (LuAnne) Dupont, Diane (Ray Zit) Titus Douglas (Nancy) Dupont.

1957, Marvel married Smith and moved to S. Vernard Syene Road, Madison. He died on April 13, 1976. addition to her five children, she is survived by 23 grandchildren; great-grandchildren: and eight great-great-grandchildren. She further survived Steve and Patti Anderson and three children; a niece and nephew; and several cousins, including a of Red special cousin, Hazel Perras Lake Falls, Minn.

Preceding her death her both sister, parents; spouses; Marcella Champagne; and several cousins. Private funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Oregon.

Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau tion its the Ag for Classroom Program, 1241 John Hammons Drive, P.O. Box 5550, Madison, WI 53705-0550: to HospiceCare 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, MadiWI 53711. Gunderson Oregon Funeral Cremation Center 431 Soden Drive Van Ness, Barbara A. PORTAGE Barbara A.

Van Ness, age 76. of Portage, went to be with 5, her Lord Monday, April 2010, at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on July 8, 1933, in Mount Horeb, the daughter of Burrell and Clara Eveland, Barbara moved to Madison with her family as a young girl. There she graduated from Madison West High School. After high school, she worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, in Downtown Madison.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at PORTAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. with Pastor Tom Countryman officiating. Burial will be held on Saturday, at 2 p.m. in Garden Bluff Cemetery, in West Point Township.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services. The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family. www.pmmfh.com Wardle, Harry W. Library.

months. two MADISON Harry W. Wardle, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 6,2010, at Attic Angels Place. He was born July 16. 1917, in Montana to Harry and Frances Wardle.

He met and married Ruth on Sept. 21. 1941. Harry worked for Madison and Electric for Gas 30 years. He was golfer at Odana Hill an avid Golf Course and he and Ruth would spend their winters Florida so he could golf throughout the year.

He loved Badgers Foofball and watching sports television. Harry and Ruth enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and many countries. 15, a Gustavus 1974. He was woodworking, Robert's a and friends. member enjoyed He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; and two sisters and a brother.

Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. There will be a service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery on Speedway Road. "We will miss them always and hold them forever in our hearts." Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com clients time.

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MADISON Ruth Wardle, age Nancy away Monday, April James at Meriter Hospital. eller was born Aug. 1916. Altoona to and Kathryn Clarence (Krause) Thompson, the eldest Richland of seven children. She attended sisters.

at Luther Hospital Rapids. of Claire graduated 1937. Ventura, Rebecca moved purto to Madison relatives career as a registered Stadler, Madison General Hospital Meriter Ruth then Hospital). worked years as an RN at the County Home Dane Verona. death Friday, was by loving April husband.

Harry W. Wardle, whom she married Sept. 21. 1941; and 2010, of 2010, is survived by her three children, Collins, Tom (Ann) Fort of John (Pauline) of South Beloit, and Merlo of Ruth is Janet Madison. also survived by five grandchildren.

(Rick) Merlo-Neitzel, Andy (Tabitha) Wardle, Kari (Bobby) Fairchild, Greg (Mary) Wardle and Erik (Christine) Wardle; and three greatgrandchildren. Jonathan, Tyler and Caleb. Ruth is also survived by her brother, William (Delores) Thompson and Doris (Ronald) Rulien both of Eau Claire; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road.

Madison. There will be a service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery on Speedway Road. She will be remembered by her cheerful nature, her love of cooking, animals, flowers and gardening. "We will miss them always and hold them forever in our hearts." Cress Funeral Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com.