of of of of of of a a a WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL Obituary information: Marci Larson, (608) 252-6320 Monday, April 15, 1996 OBI OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES Bils, Stephen 90. Mills Burns, John 64.. Madison. Je Drogsvold, Douglas 46. MiltonGalka, E.
Viola, 69. Madison Heileman, Inez, 78. Jess, Delores 71...... Milton, Harold 72. Green Bay Oldenburg Stepanek, Helen 88.
Polkinghorn, Thomas 43. Point Richter, Celestine "Cel," 78... Cassville Scheuerell, Clement, 78 Prairie Ziegler, Albin 81... Zinck, Douglas 43 Bils, Stephen H. LAKE MILLS Stephen H.
Bils, age 90, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, died on Friday, April 12, 1996 at home. He was born on April 7. 1906 in Warren Township, Illinois, near Waukegan, Illinois, the son of the late Stephen F. and' Anna Schill Bils. He married Evelyn Brenton of Burlington, Wisconsin' on June 7, 1930 at Chicago, Illinois.
She died December 21, 1990. They had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June of 1990. A graduate of Waukegan Township High School in 1923, then later attended Lake Forest College and Northwestern University. A Lake Mills resident since 1970, moving from Waukegan. He had been a longtime employee at the North Chicago Lumber Co.
Waukegan. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Watertown, Wisconsin. 1 He had been a charter member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waukegan. He enjoyed sacred and classical music, playing the organ and piano.
He was a student of theology, history, geography, and loved the outdoors. Survivors include threes, sons, Stephen Jr. (Clare) of Melbourne, Florida, Charles (Margaret) of Madison and Richard (Jane) of Scottsdale, Arizona; two daughters, Helen Hill of Harvard, Illinois and Marjorie (Wesley) Norman of Lake Mills; 20 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; 2 great-greatgrandsons; and nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Frederick and Arnold. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 11:00 a.m.
at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Watertown with the Reverend Eugene P. Kauffeld officiating. Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery, Lake Mills. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 the CLAUSSEN-BOUSLOUGH UGH FUNERAL HOME and after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the church. If desired, memorials may, Scholarship be made, to for St. Ministerial John's Training.
Burns, John A. John A. Burns, age 64, died on Saturday, April 13, 1996, at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. John was born on March 11, 1932, in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, the son of Thomas F. Burns and Gladys (Lockwood) Lucey.
lived most of his life at various St. Colletta locations in Jefferson, the last being the Alverno Home. John is survived by a sister, Carol (Vilas) Rickey of Madison; nephews, Michael (Bobbi) Rickey of Chicago, Alan (Ellen) Rickey, John (Gretchen) Rickey; and a niece, Patricia Rickey, all of Madison. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Thomas T.
Burns, formerly of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, with the Reverend Michael Hippee officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
There will be visitation. Memorials can made to St. Colletta's School 8.8 Jefferson. GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME 5203 MONONA DRIVE 608-221-5420 Drogsvold, Douglas A. Douglas A.
Drogsvold, age 46, of Janesville, formerly of Milton, died on Friday, April 12, 1996 due complications of diabetes. He born January 21, 1950 in Stoughton, the son of Willard and Vernaline (Quam) Drogsvold, Sr. Douglas was an avid fisherman and bowler. He is survived by his mother, Vernaline Drogsvold of Milton; a daughter, Cheyenne Drogsvold of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a stepson, Sean Pat Brusegar of Stoughton; four sisters, (Paul) Teuteberg of Hatfield, Wisconsin, Linda (Austin) Foster of Sun Prairie, Debbie (Fred) Fields of Milton and Penny (Marty) Miller of Stoughton; a step grandson, Cole Brusegar of Stoughton. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Willard Drogsvold, Jr. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Stoughton. Reverend Joel Olsen will officiate. Burial Gardens.
will be at Highland Memory Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. "Special thanks to Rock Haven Nursing Home and especially the nurses on second floor and to the staff at Mercy Hospital Dialysis Center." "Safely Home" I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy, and beauty; In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over. Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever.
Safely home in Heaven at last. Olson-Holzhuter Funeral Home 206 W. Prospect Avenue Stoughton Galka, E. Viola "Vi" E. Viola Galka, age 69, of Verona, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 1996, at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Stratford, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1926, to Frank and Anna (Wennes) Fuller. She married James Paul Galka in Saginaw, Michigan, on February 16, 1952. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1964. "Vi" or as she was known affectionately, raised her four children alone.
She worked for many years at the Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She retired in 1991. She was a 30 year memeber of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Madison, until her recent move to Verona in 1995. Vi enjoyed Brewer Baseball, bowling, and loved spending time with her loved ones. She was always a joy to, be near and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Paul on August 7, 1993, and recently by her beloved brother, Robert on January 12, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bulah, Pearl, Irene, and Minnie; and her brothers, Clyde Joe. She is survived by her children, Terry (Pam) of Madison, of Belleville, and Tom of Montana; by grandchildren, Andrea, Kelsey and Kyle; and a sister and brother, Alice Biedel of Wisconsin Rapids and Elmer (Mannie) of Roswell, New Mexico. Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Because of construction at Queen of Peace, Church services will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS at 602 Everglade Drive, at the intersection of Old Sauk Road in Madison, at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 1996. A luncheon will follow at the church.
Heileman, Inez CHICAGO, WISCONSIN Inez Heileman, age died on Friday, April 12, 1996, at her home. She was born on April 2, 1918, at Cassville, the daughter of Albert and Louise (Reding) Heileman. She had lived in Chicago for about fifty years where she was employed as an independent housekeeper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded. in death by a sister, Irene She is survived by three sisters, Marge Heileman and Mary Heileman, both of Chicago, and Rosemary Uthe of Dubuque, Iowa; and a brother, Bernard (Anita) Heileman of Dickeyville.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 1996, at ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH in Cassville, with the Reverend John Norder officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery.
Friends may call at the METCALFE-KUENSTERPAGE FUNERAL HOME in Potosi from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 1996. A public Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the METCALFEKUENSTER-PAGE FUNERAL HOME, Potosi.
Delores C. Delores C. Jess, age 71, died on Saturday, April 13, 1996 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. She was born in Chicago October 12, the daughter of the late William' and Frances Colling. She was united in marriage to Robert Jess on May 21, 1944 and had been married for 52 years.
She was a member of St. Mary's Health of The Sick Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women and the Good Neighbors Ladies Club. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Merrimac; three daughters, Sandra. (Robert) Patterson of Concord, Ohio, Cheryl (Louis) Vitale of Gilbert, Arizona and Janet (Patrick) Cusack of Alsip, Illinois; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.
MARY'S HEALTH OF THE SICK CATHOLIC CHURCH in Merrimac at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 with Father Richard Korzinek officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Merrimac. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 Monday, April 15, 1996 at GNEWIKOW FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Milton, Harold Jr. GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN Harold Jr. Milton, age 72, of 2952 West Point Road, died on Saturday, April 13, 1996, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born July 11, 1923, in Buffalo Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin, to the late Harold Sr.
and Esther (Dalton) Milton. He will always be remembered as one of Green Bay's finest carpenters and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Harold was a very active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Green Bay. He is survived by his wife, Milton, Joan; four sons, Jay (Kathy) Bart (Heather) Milton, all Green Bay, Terry (Diana) Milton of Kiel, Wisconsin, and Marty Milton of Hoover, Alabama; three daughters, Sandy (Larry) Kiefer of Portage, Wisconsin, Randee Fischer of Portage, (David) Lemerond of Green Bay; five grandsons; six granddaughters; a sister, Dorothy Mellum of Marrieta, California; two brothers, Vincent (Dorothy) Milton of Madison, and Dennis (Karen) Milton of Lansing, Iowa; and many other close relatives and friends. He was pre ceded in death by a son, Steven A.
Milton; his parents; and a stepfather, Rudy Steindorf. Friends may call at BLANEY FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 1996, and from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 210 South Oneida Street. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church, with Reverend John Poppe officiating. Entombment will be at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. A memorial fund is being established in Harold's name.
Harold's family, would like to extend a special thank you to all of the cardiologists and the medical staff at Bellin Memorial Hospital, and a special thank you to Sandy Hendricks in the Intensive Care Unit for her extra warmth and love. Oldenburg Stepanek, Helen K. MADISON Helen K. Oldenburg Stepanek, age 88, died on Saturday, April 13, 1996 at St. Mary's Hospital.
She was born November 12, 1907 in Fenville, Michigan. She was raised in Poynette and spent most of her adult life in Madison. Helen was an Administrative Assistant for the State of Wisconsin Treasury Department for 25 years. She is survived by her daughters, Gwen (Rex) Frey and Judy (Ken) Pollock, both of Madison; 11 children; grandchildren; and 13 sister-in-law, great a Ruth Mackie of Madison. She was preceded in death her by her husband, Oldenburg; parents, John and Gertrude Douglas; brother, Harold Douglas; and a sister, Doris Skillstad.
Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Janice Mynchenberg officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at the funeral home. his Polkinghorn, Thomas E. MINERAL POINT Thomas E. Polkinghorn, age 43, of Mineral Point, died on Sunday, April 13, 1996, at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Madison after a brief illness.
He was born on August 23, 1952, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of Edward Walter and Mary Velma (Bray) Polkinghorn. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1973 and attended vocational school HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR TECHNOLOGY. seless Portable SELL IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS. Call AB JK ABC PR ABC DEF 2 5 2 7 7 2 3 or 1-800-252-7723 in Wisconsin in Fennimore for two years. He has been an employee of Nelson Muffler Company in Mineral Point for 19 years.
He is survived by his parents; four sisters, Vicky of Mineral Point, Wendy (Richard) Starr of Dodgeville, Sally (Timothy Vice) Polkinghorn of Mineral Point and Mary (Dennis) Pfohl of Belmont; nieces and nephews, Mary Lynn Polkinghorn, Regina, Jason, Justin and Jarrod Starr, Dustin and Roy Vice and Tanya and Felicia Pfohl; two greatnephews, Nathan and Colton Starr; aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward James and Edna (Lutes) Polkinghorn and William Thomas and Emma (Jungbluth) Bray. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST in Mineral Point. Reverend Beryl Melcher will officiate.
Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until p.m. on Monday, April 15, 1996, and also from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
on Tuesday at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point. Richter, Celestine "Cel" CASSVILLE Celestine "Cel" Richter, age 78, of 10078 Hwy Cassville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, April 12, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH in Cassville with Father Richard Leffler officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Settlement Cemetery in rural Cassville. Visitation will be Monday, April 15, 1996 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St.
Charles Church in Cassville. The METCALFE KUENSTER PAGE FUNERAL HOME in Cassville is assisting the family with arrangements. Scheuerell, Clement SUN PRAIRIE Clement Scheuerell, age 78, died on Sunday, April 14, 1996, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the -NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME in Sun Prairie. Ziegler, Albin J.
WAUNAKEE Albin J. Ziegler, age 81, of Waunakee, died on Saturday, April 13, 1996, at a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on August 22, 1914, in Ashton, to Matt and Anna (Kalscheur) Ziegler. He married Dorothy Meffert on February 21, 1938, and she preceded him in death on June 17, 1992. Albin farmed all of his life in the Waunakee area.
He was a past Director of First Wisconsin Bank in Waunakee, and was also on the Board of Directors for Madison Milk Producers and AMPI for 20 years. He currently was Chairman of the AMPI Retirement Trust. Albin was a member of the committee for the St. Johns School Building Fund that was started in 1961. He was also a member of the Golden Waun-A-Club, the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree and St.
Johns Catholic Church. He is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Lawrence) Spahn of DeForest, Charlene (Edward) Hellenbrand of Waunakee, Virginia (Leroy) Adler of Waunakee; a son, Fred (Shirley) of Waunakee; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Charlotte Wagner of Waunakee, Eleanor (Ted) Lauber of Cross Plains, Evie Reinke of Middleton, Jane (Bud) Vosen of Middleton; two brothers, Leo (Jeanette) of Middleton, and Louis of Waunakee; two sistersin-law, Marie Ziegler of Waunakee Ellen (Syl) Acker of Middleton; also his special friendship with the Matt and Clara Meffert families; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, PJ. Albin was preceded in death by his wife; and two brothers, Vince and Ray. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. at JOHNS, CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Reverend Steele will officiate. Friends may call on Monday, April 15, 1996, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the WINN FUNERAL HOME where a Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 8:00 p.m. Friends may also call at the Church on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, from 10:00 a.m.
untif the time of services. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Zinck, Douglas M. Douglas M. Zinck, age 43, of Madison, formerly of Boscobel, Wisconsin, died on Friday, April 12, 1996 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison.
He was born on December 9, 1952, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Marjorie (Schwingle) Zinck. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Marge, Zinck of Boscobel; a daughter, Jamie Zinck or Oregon, Wisconsin; three sisters, Judy (Lyle) Bender of Boscobel, Mary Kay Rux of Milwaukee and Cindy (Robert) Campbell of Newton, Iowa; two brothers, Robert (Pat), Zinck of Arena and Randy of Apex, North Carolina; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and a sister, Jean Marie. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. from BEEMAN-PATCHAK FUNERAL HOME in Boscobel, Wisconsin.
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