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The Joumal Times Wednesday, June 30, 2004 OBITUARY LISTING Howard Christensen Gary Field Christopher Harper Kenneth Holland Amy Jensen Ann Logan Ramona Meekma Harry Mielcarek Fred Milloy Rev. Dr. Paul Nordstrom Marie Schranz The Rev. Dr. Paul A.

Nordstrom CEDAR FALLS, IOWA The Rev. Dr. Paul A. Nordstrom, 47, died at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, of cancer. He was born in Racine A on August 6, 1956, son of Gale and Lois (nee: Lindgren) Nordstrom.

He married Julie Loftsgard on June 2, 1979, in Park River, N.D. The Rev. Dr. Nordst graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine and he attended Golden Valley Junior College in Golden Valley, Concordia College in Moorhead, Luther Seminary in St. Paul, and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.

He was ordained as a Lutheran Pastor in 1983. He served Lutheran churches in Clarissa, Minn. and he began at Nazareth Lutheran in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1991. He also served as Pastor in Lamont, Iowa and Dundee, Iowa and was presently serving as Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Evansdale, Iowa. Survivors include his wife; a son, Andrew (Brooke Trent) Nordstrom; two daughters, Kirsten (Ben Arnold) Nordstrom and Amy Nordstrom, all of Cedar Falls, Iowa; his mother of Racine; a brother, Roger (Rose) Nordstrom of Chicago, and a sister, Carol (Roger) Tonneman of Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Evansdale, Iowa on Saturday, June 26, 2004, with burial in Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Riverside Bible Camp in Story City, Iowa, or Alternatives Pregnancy Center in DEATHS FIELD, Gary 52 Franksville, June 28, St. Mary's Medical Center, Hanson Funeral Home. HOLLAND, Kenneth 87 Racine, June 29, Ridgewood Care Center, Mount Pleasant, Hanson Funeral Home.

JENSEN, Amy 83 Racine, June 28, St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, Hanson Funeral Home. LUDTKE, Elton E. "Socco," 96 Madison, formerly of Spring Prairie Township, June 26, Oak Park Nursing Home, Madison, Schuette-Daniels Funeral. Home, Burlington.

MEEKMA, Ramona 45 Racine, June 29, St. Mary's Medical Center, Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home. WOOD, David 67 Racine, June 27, Jordanton, Texas, Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home. Tuba virtuoso to make local appearance Journal Times staff BURLINGTON The Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band will feature guest tuba soloist Marty Erickson. Erickson is recognized worldwide as the epitome of sound, style and technique.

His appearance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Echo Park. Admission is free. Formerly tubist with the United States Navy Band in Washington D.C., where he served for 26 years, Erickson is now Lecturer of tuba and euphonium at Lawrence University, located in Appleton, where he performs with the Lawrence Brass. He has been the principal tubist with the Brass Band of Battle Creek for the past 11 years.

Amy E. Jensen RACINE Amy E. Jensen, 83, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2004, at St. Francis Flospital in Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at the Hanson Funeral Home on Friday, July 2, 2004, at 6 p.m.

1 Burial will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Milwaukee. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday evening before services from 4:30 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. Please see Thursday's newspaper for complete obituary information. HANSON FUNERAL HOME 3014 Northwestern Avenue 632-4479 Harry William 'Tony' Mielcarek RACINE Harry William 'Tony' Mielcarek, 56, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2004, at St.

Mary's Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 Street, Sturtevant, on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. James Kendzierski O.F.M. officiating.

'Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on Highway 32. All are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. Memorials to St. Sebastian Catholic Church have been suggested. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME 1910 Taylor Avenue 637-6514 Ann M.

Logan MILWAUKEE Ann M. (nee: Balistreri) Logan, 90, went to join her husband, Robert on Friday, June 25, 2004. Survived by her son, Robert S. (Faye); grandchildren, Robert Robert S. II, and Renee great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank Balistreri and August (Lucille) Balistreri; and -law, Dorothy Balistreri.

Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by a son, Dennis grandJimmy; daughter-in-law, Sherry; brother, Joseph; and sister-in-law, Georgette. Visitation Friday, July 2, 2004, at St. Louis Parish, 13207 County Road Caledonia, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Entombment at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to National Regency Benefit Fund, 13750 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wis. 53151. Auntie Ann You were a special part of our lives allowing us to love and care for you a all of these years. Now you have become our special angel who will watch over us.

We will always love you, Auntie Ann. Carol Ann, Michael, Katie, and Ashley CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL SERVICE 15250 West National Avenue New Berlin 262-827-0659 online obits, condolences, directions www.churchandchapel.com BIRTHS St. Luke's Health Pavilion VISITING HOURS Fathers, anytime All others 11 a.m. 8 p.m. James and Lorine Kellett (Novak), Franksville, boy, Matthew Jonathon, June 21.

Marvin and Cheryl Frantz (Barron), Racine, girl, Zoe Belle, June 19. James and Colleen Strain (Johnson), Sturtevant, girl, Jamie Colleen, June 23. Joann Sustachek and John Salituro, Union Grove, girl, Anna Francesca, June 26. John and Amy Simpson (Toutant), Racine, boy, Sabastien John, June 21. Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha VISITING HOURS Anytime Jody Koontz and Jason Weniger, Racine, girl, Jennifer Elizabeth, June 27.

Others Christopher and J. J. Novak (Johnson), McHenry, boy, Timothy Christopher, June 21. The mother is a former Waterford resident. Take Five GET OUT A handful of reasons to leave the house tonight.

Entertainment, Page 17A The Journal Time: Racine County's Daily Newspape Fred C. 'Bad' Milloy KENOSHA Fred C. Bud' Milloy, 57, died in Harrogate Hospital in North Yorkshire, England on Monday, June 20, 2004, after a 15-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Kenosha on December 10, 1946, the son of Frederick 'Fritz' and Jean (nee: Doerflinger) Milloy. He was affectionately known as Bud.

On July 25, 1900, in England, he was united in marriage to the former Alice Grey Tatton Doerflinger. After graduating from St. Joseph's High School in 1965, he enrolled at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, earning his degree in geography. Bud enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country for four years as an Intelligence Specialist. Shortly after returning home, he began working for Jupiter Transportation, where he stayed for many years.

For the past several years, he and his wife, Alice, took extended vacations to England. Bud is survived by his loving wife, Alice; his daughter, Christine (Steven) Carpenter of Janesville; his mother, Jean (LeRoy) Hansen of Kenosha; his sister, Carol (Fred) Welborn of Racine; and nephews, Michael and Mark Fornal, both of Racine. Bud is further survived by other relatives and friends. His father, Frederick 'Fritz' Milloy, preceded him in death. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St.

Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4816 7th Avenue, Kenosha, on Friday, July 9, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Roman Stikel officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Friday from 5:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass.

Bud will be cremated in England, which will be his final resting place. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME 1910 Taylor Avenue 637-6514 Howard C. Christensen RACINE Mr. Howard C. Christensen, 89, formerly of North Fort Myers, passed away at St.

Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, June 26, 2004. He was born in Racine on December 13, 1914, to Jacob and Mamie (nee: Amund- Howard was a resident of Racine until his retirement 22 years ago, then moving to Florida. On September 4, 1938, he was united in marriage to Jane Mayhew. This year they would have celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary. He was Plant Manager for Hartmann Luggage, the Owner and Innkeeper of the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek, and retired as Director of Building Services with St.

Luke's Hospital. Howard was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Racine and All Souls Episcopal Church in North Fort Myers, Fla. Some of the activities Howard enjoyed were fishing, square dancing, crossword puzzles, road trips, and entertaining people around him with stories and lymrics. He is survived by his wife, Jane; one daughter and son-inlaw, Lisa (Jim) Tornoe of Racine; one son, Steve Christensen of Miami, two grandchildren, Robert Tornoe and Kristen (Nick) Basile; and six great-grandchildren, R.J., Ricky, Melanie, and Megan Tornoe and Vinnie and Domenic Basile.

He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert; brother, Milo; and by his lifelong and best friend, Stanley Litrenta. A Memorial service will be held at the Hanson Funeral Home on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at 6 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Terry McGugan.

In keeping with Howard's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a time to meet with the family at the Hanson Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon from 4 p.m. until time of Memorial service at 6 p.m. Memorials to St. Louis Catholic School, 13125 Highway Caledonia, Wis.

53108, have been suggested by the family. HANSON FUNERAL HOME 3014 Northwestern Avenue 632-4479 Builders, cops endorse Priebus Journal Times staff BURLINGTON Republican state Senate candidate Reince Priebus has announced that the RacineKenosha Builders Association is endorsing his candidacy. On June 10, Priebus received the first labor endorsement in this campaign from the Kenosha Professional Police Association. The 22nd Senate District includes most of Kenosha County and the city and town of Burlington in Racine County. Kenneth RACINE87, passed June 29, Center.

Holland. riage to June 14, brating He 1935 of Horlick School. served Signal of the States M. Holland Kenneth M. Holland, away on Tuesday, 2004, at Ridgewood Care A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on May 16, 1917, to Knut and Marie (nee: Halverson) Ken was united in marBetty G.

Mortenson on 1941, just recently cele63 years of marriage. was graduate William High Ken in the Corps United during World War II. He retired from Western Publishing Company in 1978 after 20 years of service. Besides being an avid Chicago White Sox fan, his hobby was golf. He was a member of the Johnson's Park Men's Club for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Betty; and their children, K. Michael Holland of Waukesha and Jane Marie (Randy) Massruha of Racine; three grandchildren, Matthew J. (Angela) Massruha of Racine, Nicole Massruha of LaCrosse, and Eric M. Holland of Waukesha; one great -grandson, Gaven N. Massruha; and sister-inlaw, Helen Mortenson of Harlingen, Texas.

Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Emery B. (Alice) Holland and Melville (Anne) Holland; two brothers-in-law and a sister-inlaw, Gus (Jane) Petrakis and Donald K. Mortenson; also by a nephew, David Petrakis. There will be a Memorial service at the Hanson Funeral Horne on Friday, July 2, 2004, at 10 a.m.

with Rev. Maurice Felton officiating. There will be time to meet with family and friends at the funeral home on Friday before services from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. In keeping with Ken's wishes, cremation will take place.

Inurnment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Racine Emergency Shelter Program, Donna Bumpus, Executive Director, 818 6th Street, Racine, Wis. 53403 have been suggested. The family wishes to thank Jane, Lynn, Barbara, and Linda and all the staff at Ridgewood Care Center for their patience and kindness given to our husband and father. HANSON FUNERAL HOME 3014.

Northwestern Avenue 632-4479 Ramona A. Meekma RACINE Ramona A. (nee: Maillet) Meekma, 45, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Ramona was born in Danville, Ill.

August 1, 1958, daughter of. Harry W. and Ann (nee: Schnabel) Maillet. Ramona was a graduate of Washington Park High School "Class of 1976." She was employed by Prudential Insurance for many years and most recently at Porter's of Racine. She loved music and was an active member at St.

Joseph Catholic Church, where she played piano and was a member of the Chime Choir. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Meekma of Schaumburg, her son, AnMeekma of Racine; stepdaughter, Kelly (John) Parkhill of Oak Creek; her father, Harry W. Maillet of Racine; her sister, Audrey Maillet of Racine; sisterin-law, Janine Meekma Foth of Stoughton; special friends, Annette and Danny Burmeister; other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Maillet.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, Friday, July 2, 2004, 11 a.m. with Rev. John Aiello officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Highway 32.

Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church have been suggested.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Mullane and staff and the staffs at St. Mary's Medical Center and Lincoln Village Convalescent Center for their compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888 Christopher Lynn Harper KENOSHA Christopher Lynn Harper, 32, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at United Hospital System Kenosha Hospital Campus. Born August 13, 1971, in Chicago, he was the son of Elijab Frazier and Barbara (nee: Cole- On November 2000, he married Sierra L.

Winfrey at Kemper Center. He attended Chicago, Ill. schools and was a graduate Currie High School. As a young man, he came to Kenosha and then attended Carthage College. He played baseball, basketball, and football while in school and was an All-American with the Carthage Red Men Starting Running Back.

In 1992, he was the MVP of the Carthage squad. He won many awards for his athletic talents throughout his football career. He was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church, where he sang with the Voices of Second Baptist. At his time of death, he was employed with Full Spectrum Lending in Brookfield. He had previously been employed with Household International Finance Company and Gateway Chevrolet Oldsmobile Auto Dealership in Chicago, Ill.

He was also employed with the Urban League of Kenosha and Racine and the Lincoln Center, where he worked as a Counselor. Survivors include his parents; his wife, Sierra L. WinfreyHarper of Kenosha; two sons, Christopher Lynn Harper II and Brendan Jawaun Harper at home; and his daughter, Brooklynn Skye Harper at home; two sisters, Rhonda Coleman of Racine and Kimberly Coleman of Austell, and his paternal grandmother, Oletha Harper of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather. Funeral services will be held at Second Baptist Church, 3925 32nd Avenue, Kenosha, on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. PIASECKI-ALTHAUS FUNERAL HOME 3720 39th Avenue Kenosha 262-658-4101 Online condolences at: www.piasecki-althaus.com Gary S. Field FRANKSVILLE Mr.

Gary S. Field, 52, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2004, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born in Racine on June 8, 1952, to Morris and Rose (nee: Frederick) Field. He had been a resident of Racine all of his life.

On October 6, 1973, he was united in marriage to Julie Psiones. Gary graduated from Case High School in 1970, University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1974, and Ferris State College in 1976. Gary had been a Pharmacist for 28 years, working most of this time for Walgreens. Gary enjoyed his job and was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He was always willing to answer questions and give information with a friendly attitude.

He knew his customers by name, as well as what was going on in their lives. Gary was always willing to help, whether at work or outside of work. He is survived by his wife, Julie; two sons, Ben and his Kelly, and Brian; mother, Rose Field; father-in-law, John Psiones; three sisters, Jeanne (Joe) Konrad of Illinois, Susan Field of California, and Jenny (Todd) Anderson of Racine; sister-in-law, Nancy Field of Arizona; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, James (Mona) Psiones of Kentucky; and nieces and nephews, Nic Field, Megan Konrad, Nick, Dan, and Paul Psiones, and Pat and Rachel Anderson. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Morris Field; mother-in-law, Shirley Psiones; brother, Glen Field; and by a sister, Judith Field.

Funeral services will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Avenue, on Friday; July 2, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Mary Janz. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the Hanson Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m.

There will also be a visitation at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Emmaus Lutheran Church or to the American Diabetes Association. HANSON FUNERAL HOME 3014 Northwestern Avenue 632-4479 Marie Anna Schranz BURLINGTON Marie Anna Schranz, 92, died Monday, June 20, 2004, at Mount Carmel Medical Center. She was born in the Town of Burlington on December 5, 1911, to the late Joseph and Mary (nee: Wiemelt) Sobbe.

She married Arthur J. Schranz on April 18, 1936, at St. Charles Church in Burlington. Following marriage, they lived in the Burlington area. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1986.

She attended High Street Grade School in Wheatland Township and graduated from St. Joseph Grade School in Lyons. At age 16, she began to work at the Burlington Blanket Factory, sewing horse collars by machine. As a young lady, she also worked at the Mathews Poultry Farm in Burlington. In later years, she worked at Trim Mold Products and in the kitchen of Burlington Memorial Hospital.

After her retirement, she was a volunteer for many years at the St. Vincent DePaul Store in Burlington. Marie was a member of St. Charles Church, an active member of the St. Ann's Society of the church, and a past member of Burlington Senior Citizens.

She was a Weaver and for over 50 years, she used her loom to weave hundreds of durable rag rugs for families in Burlington and surrounding areas. Survivors include daughters, Joann (Robert) Hewitt, Delores (Robert) Spitzer, and Linda Recknagel of Burlington; 14 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Matilda Prott, Irene Schranz, and Lucille Schranz; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Rose Schultz, Helen Rittman, Alice Cook, Catherine Thate, and Frances Sobbe; brother, Charles 'Mike' Sobbe; and sons-in-law, Dean Recknagel and Richard Wilfert. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Catholic Church in Burlington on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at 11 a.m.

with Rev. Jan Kieliszewski officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Saturday from 9 until 11 a.m.

Memorials have been suggested to St. Charles Church. SCHUETTE-DANIELS FUNERAL HOME 625 South Browns Lake Drive Burlington 262-763-3434 www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAPTAIN MELVIN L. BOTH WHO PASSED AWAY TWO YEARS AGO TODAY JUNE 30, 2004 Your presence is ever near us, your love remains with us yet, you were the kind of a father, your loved one would never forget. Sadly missed by Eleanor, M.J., Terri, Aaron, Kevin, Marylee, Joshua and Tracy.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JESSIE JETER On His 60th Birthday June 30, 2004 He had a smile, a pleasant way A helping hand to all he knew He was so kind, so generous and true, on Earth he nobly did his best Grant him, Jesus, Heavenly rest. Flancee, Christine and family. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHNNIE TERRELL Who Passed Away One Year Ago Today June 30, 2003 The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, of the loss of one we loved so well, and while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep. Love always, Your kids, Wanda and Tonya; and grandkids. The Journal Times Racine County's Daily Newspaper.