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Metro State Austin American-Statesman D4 uesdayjune 11, 1996 ActreSS JO Van Fleet Funerds and Momorisls pf film, stage renown dies in New York at 81 RuthRatliffMcNamara Ruth Ratliff McNamara, 1208 Rock-cliff Road, and for many years at 2102 Rio Grande Street. Born June 7, 1905, the daughter of pioneer West Texas rancher, Harvey Stewart Ratliff and Same Whittenburg Ratliff, died June 7, 1996. She was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where she received her B.S. in Home Economics, and was a Bluebonnet Belle and a member of Phi Hannah; his stepsons, C. Michael Ederer of Tyler and Ronald F.

Ederer of San Antonio and their children, Mi-chelle, Michael, Leslie and Megan. A memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at Lakeway Ecumenical Church with Tom Carrol officiating. Graveside services wiU be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, June 13, 1996. For those desiring, memorial contri- Services will be conducted at Cook Walden Funeral Home Chapel, 6100 North Lamar, on Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at 2:00 p.m.

Burial will follow at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock. Eunice is survived by daughter, Margaret Giddens Walberg and her husband, Wesley, of Corpus Christi; son, Leslie W. Giddens, Jr. and his wife, Frances, also of Corpus Christi; and daughter, Kathryn Giddens Bennett and her husband, Jim, of Houston; grandchildren, Michael and Layne Giddens and Leslie Walberg of Corpus Christi, Mark Walberg of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Kathryne Bennett Hilli-er of Dallas and Wiley Bennett of Houston; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Austin, 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, TX 78705, or The First United Methodist Church's Renovation Fund, 1201 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78701.

i By Mel Gussow jhe New York Times Jo Van Fleet, who won an Academy Award, a Tony Award and other honors for her portrayal of iroud, stoical women, died Monday at Jamaica Hospital in Queens. She was 81. I Van Fleet was known as an actress's actress, a highly skilled professional who worked with equal ease on stage, in films and jn television. For her first screen appearance in 1955, she won an Academy Award as best supporting actress for playing James Dean's mother in Elia Kazan's film "East of Eden." Two years later, she won a Tony Award as best featured actress for her role as the irritable Jessie Mae Watts in Hor-ton Foote's "Trip to Bountiful." In her other signature role, in Kazan's "Wild River," she was Ella Garth, an 80-year-old matriarch who refuses to leave her island home despite the fact that it is about to be flooded by the Tennessee Valley Authority. In that film, Montgomery Clift played a sympathetic government official.

Over the years she came to be known for playing mothers of diverse ethnic backgrounds, with the range running from naturalistic drama to absurdist comedy. She was Anthony Perkins' mother Uno, who scandalized Japan with her writings, dies at 98 uuuuiis may ue uiaue iu me uidiu; ui your choice. Fernando Rodriguez Fernando Rodriguez, age 31, passed away June 8, 1996, in Austin. Survived by his parents, Martin S. and Dominga Rodriguez Sr.

of Lewis-ville, Texas; sisters, Paula Galindo of LewisvUle, Erma Newville of Grapevine, Texas, Diana Rodriguez of Lewis-ville, Virginia Rodriguez of Euless, Texas; brothers, Martin S. Rodriguez Jr. of Lake DaUas, and Rudy Rodriguez of LewisvUle; and 14 nephews and nieces. Services at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 1996, in the Chapel of Dalton and Son Funeral Home in LewisvUle, with Deacon Ray Lamarre officiating.

Interment at Flower Mound Cemetery, Flow-er Mound, Texas. David H. Williams David H. WUliams, 67, died Sunday, June 9, 1996, after a seven year battle with cancer. Born in Pierce City, Missouri, April 25, 1929, David lived in Missouri' untU early adulthood.

He became an Austin resident in 1980 after retiring from the Army. In his 20 years of mUitary service, he worked for two NATO headquarters, and served as an advisor with local nationals in Turkey, Vietnam, Germany and Korea. David retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1978. In Austin, David was an associate professor of management and assistant dean of New CoUege at St. Edward's University.

After 16 years of service as a teacher and administrator, he retired in AprU 1996. David was an active member of St. John's Presbyterian Church since 1981, serving as elder and choir member. He was preceded in death by his parents, David W. and Gertrude Zimmerman WUliams; sister, Lacey Dickey; and brother, Robert WUliams.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, "Lonnie" Mary Turner WiUiams; his" two sons, Paul Turner WUliams and David Andrew WUliams; daughter-in-law, Julie Lesser WiUiams; brother, James E. WUliams of Raytown, Missouri; sister, Betty Jean Chandler of Carthage, Missouri; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at HarreU Funeral Home.

Funeral service is Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., St. John's Presbyterian Church in Manchaca, Texas. Interment with fuU mUitary honors wiU be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Thursday morning. Those who wish may contribute to the New College Scholarship Fund at St. EdwardVUniversity, 3001 S.

Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704; or to the David H. WUliams Memorial BeU Tower Fund at St. John's Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1359, Manchaca, Texas 78652. Arrangements by HarreU Funeral Home in Austin, 443-1366.

i pi By Peter Landers Associated Press TOKYO Pioneering writer fchiyo Uno, whose tempestuous Jove affairs and short bob haircut scandalized Japan in the 1920s and 1930s, died Monday. She was 98. i Tomoyasu Takeno, an official at the Kairyusha publishing house, said she died of pneumonia. Uno's first enduring work, "Confessions of Uno Love" (1935) along with several other novels and short stories was translated inb English. The story is based on the many romances of her lover, painter Seiji Togo, and depicts the -V Mu sorority.

She was the widow of Francis Leo McNamara (1984), and beloved mother of Ruth McNamara Sprague and Francis L. McNamara, Jr. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Ratliff Hurt McCoUum, of Odessa, TexaS. Grandchildren, Mark D. Chambers, David Chase Cameron Sprague, Charlotte Clare Ratliff Sprague, Francis L.

McNamara, III, Mary Victoria McNamara Clifford, Willard Mills McNamara, James Johnson McNamara, Claire Elizabeth McNamara, Carolyn McKeown Bargsley and Quin John Sprague. Great-grandchildren, Brian Manning Chambers, Katharine Ratliff Chambers, Lauren Michelle McNamara and Kelly McNamara Clifford. Her church affiliation was with Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at St. Edward's University. She was a member of the Settlement Club and the Austin Country Club, Dance Club, and Baby Home Guild.

Mrs. McNamara's family wishes to express its gratitude to Moira L. James, Melinda Williams, Janice Worthen, Sandra Henry, Shirley James, Carolyn Wright, Marilyn Crider, and Joyce Phillips, and the staff of Heartland Health Care Center. Rosary service 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 1996, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 1996, St.

Edward's University Chapel. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811. A. Carlos Pedregon A.

Carlos Pedregon, 23, died on Sunday, June 2, 1996, of injuries sustained in a one-car accident. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 5, at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with the Reverend Stephen W. Kinney officiating. A private entombment of his ashes was held Sunday, June 9, at the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Columbarium.

Carlos was born on November 29, 1972, in Fredericksburg, the son of Hector and Cynthia Pedregon. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Fredericksburg High School, Class of 1991. After graduation, he attended his freshman year at Incarnate Word College and a year at Austin Community College, Austin. As a young boy, he was a member of Boy Scouts Troop 137 and an acolyte at St.

Barnabas. Carlos had a passion for music and was a gifted musician and songwriter. Three years ago, he organized the Milhouse Band using the material he wrote and performed as the band's lead singer. The band performed in Austin, and for the last eight months, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a skilled hunter and fisherman, an avid sportsman.

He loved camping, seizing any opportunity to enjoy nature. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, David and He-lana Pedregon of Boston, Massachusetts; a sister, Cristina and Kyle Wright of Fredericksburg; and one niece, three weeks old, Claire Cristina Pedregon. Honorary pallbearers were Ira Shawn Martin, John Thadeous Hanna, Christian Collins, Gene Loncon, Darren Harrell, and Bob Gillett. Memorials may be made to the St. Barnabas Youth Program or to the charity of choice.

Funeral arrangements were conduct-ed through Schaetter Funeral Home. John Paul Rhodes John Paul Rhodes, 80, passed away June 9, 1996, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born February 28, 1916, in Argentine, Kansas. He grew up in Vernon, Texas, and Corpus Christi, Texas, then attended the University of Texas in Austin. After 37 years with Republic Supply Company of Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Houston, "Johnny" retired in Lakeway, where he liyed for the past 17 years.

He was predeceased by Alma Clark-son and Elzia Buck. He is survived by his wife, Maxine H. Rhodes; his three sons, John Paul Rhodes Jr. of Kerrville, James William Rhodes of Dallas and Richard Allen Rhodes of Richardson; his grandchildren, Greg, Erin, John Paul III, Jennifer, Becky, Chris, Emily and Kelly; his two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Funerals and Memorials are paid announcements. To place a paid announcement, please call the Announcement Desk in Classified Advertising, 445-4005.

Deaths, listed under Death Notices, and news articles about deaths and funerals are run at no cost by the American-Statesman. Information is frequently provided by the funeral home. However, if you have any questions about death notices or news stories, please call the Metro Desk at 445-3650. Gregoria Arellano Our beloved mother, Gregoria Arellano, age 72, resident of Austin, was called to her eternal home by our Savior on June 10, 1996. Survivors include daughters, Linda Govea, Susie Barrera, and Paula Cantu; sons, Rudy Arellano, Ben Arellano, Dan Arellano, and Cruz Arellano; sisters, Marcella Perez and Josephine Arriola; and brothers, Jesse Sendejo and Augustine Sendejo.

Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wilke-Amey-Clay Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, San Jose Catholic Church with Reverend Kirby D. Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons. Services under the direction of Wilke-Amey-Clay Funeral Home, 2620 S. Con-gress. 442-1446. Raymond I.

Coy September 8, 1936 June 8, 1996 On June 8, Raymond I. Coy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed on. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana; his children, Raylene, Randy, Becky, Ron and Rhonda. He also leaves behind nine granchildren and scores of loving friends.

For 25 years Raymond served the State of Texas as a peace officer; 20 with the Corpus Christi Police Department, then another five years in Nueces County. Most recently he was in the employ of HEB Grocery Company as a safety coordinator. Raymond was born on September 8, 1936, in Annapolis, Maryland. He got to Texas as fast as he could and here he will While it's true that time heals all wounds, his loss can never truly be measured, nor his memory ever forgotten. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at Porter Loring Funeral Home in San Antonio. Eunice Green Giddens Eunice died in her home on Saturday, June 8, 1996, at the age of 88. Born in Mason County on September 14, 1907, she was the daughter of Robert Oscar and Frances Adeline Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Wiley Giddens, and her grandson, Leslie Lawrence Giddens. Eunice was a 64 year member of the First United Methodist Church of Austin.

She served as the first president of the Francis Asbury Sunday School Class. A long time supporter of the Univer-. sity of Texas at Austin, Eunice attended the 1924 dedication of Memorial Stadium and was introduced at the half-time ceremonies of the rededication of the stadium in 1977. Between 1926 and 1928 she was elected to serve on the Women's Assembly. Eunice also was a member of "The Fighting 400" and other campus groups that raised funds for the Horseshoe (north end zone) of Memorial Stadium, the Texas Union Building, Gregory Gymnasium and the Women's Gymnasium.

During World War II, Eunice served as a Red Cross Canteen Volunteer and worked in other facets of Red Cross activities. She was active in Democrat Party politics on a local and state level and also served for many years at her local precinct election site. Call 416-5700 and enter 4-dlgit code: When death occurs 4400 The importance of planning 440 1 Funeral prearrange ment 4402 Children and death 4401 Veteram benefits 4404 Why have a funeral 440S Medicaid regulations 4406 Cremations 4407 Social Security 4408 InfofiiMtfon courtesy of- FUNERAL HOME- S. Lamar A Ben Whit AA 1U at 4435 Frontier Trail "J-IJOO Complttt Flint ral Strrictt a Cremation I 'tJ1 i in "Look Homeward, Angel" on Broadway; the original smother; ing mama, Madame Rosepettle, in Arthur Kopit's "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad," and Paul Newman's mother in the movie "Cool Hand Luke." Her maternal gallery included the wicked stepmother in the 1965 television revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." The same year, she followed Maureen Stapleton as Amanda Wingfield in the 20th-anniversary production of "The Glass Menagerie." Van Fleet, who was a member of the Actors Studio, often credited Kazan with having a major influence on her career. In addition to their film work, he directed her onstage in George Tabori's "Flight Into Egypt" and Tennessee Williams' "Camino Real!" in which she created the role of Camille.

Her other films included "The Rose Tattoo," "I'll Cry Tomorrow," "A King and Four Queens," "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral," "This Angry Age," "I Love You, Alice B. Toklas" and "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight." Van Fleet was married to William Bales, a dancer and choreographer who died in 1990. She is survived by a son, Michael, of Toronto, and a granddaughter. decadence of Japan in the roaring '20s.

In 1936, Uno founded Style, Japan's first fashion magazine, which occupied much of her time in the late 1940s and 1950s. During the same period, she wrote her best-known work, "Ohan," a tale of a provincial shopkeeper's tragic parting from his wife. Toward the end of her life, Uno won recognition as one of Japan's leading women writers. She was awarded a title by the emperor and was named a "person of cultural merit" in 1990. A memoir, "I Will Go On Living," was published in 1983 and became a best-seller as well as a television movie.

Her columns for young women seeking advice on love also were collected in a book. Uno was married and divorced three times. Her only child died hours after birth in 1920. Uno's funeral is scheduled for Friday. Schindler, Richard Neutra and Frank Lloyd Wright, nonetheless managed to develop his own highly distinctive voice.

In 1973, Israel received the Rome Prize and spent two years as a resident fellow at the American Academy in Rome. He worked for several firms, including Llewelyn-Davies, where he was a senior architect on a major urban development commissioned by the Shah of Iran. He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 to teach at the School of Architecture at UCLA. An avid moviegoer, he spent his first several years in Los Angeles working in the entertainment industry as a set designer for several films, including "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and Roger Vadim's "Night Games." In addition to Haase, he is survived by his mother, Zelda Israel, of Tamarack, and a sister, Roslyn Steinberg, of Short Hills, N.J. p.m.

Wednesday, Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls. NISBET, Asa 90, of Austin died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. today, Gid-dings City Cemetery. Arrangements by Cook-Walden, Lamar.

O'SICKEY, Edward, 87, of Round Rock died Monday. Memorial services 7 p.m. today, Beck Funeral Home. POTTS, Nina 96, of Fentress died Sunday. Services 10:30 a.m.

today, Fentress Methodist Church. Burial Masonic Cemetery, Prairie Lee. Arrangements by McCurdy, Lockhart. PRIDEAUX, Juanita, 80, of Archer County died Sunday. Services 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Mission Burial Park North. Arrangements by Mission Park, San Antonio. RALPH, Howard, 41, of Alum Creek died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rosanky Baptist Church" Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Smithville.

Arrangements by Marrs-Jones, Smithville. SANDERS, Alfred, 93, of Lexington died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Gid-dings. Burial Giddings City Cemetery.

TAYLOR, David 85, of Austin died Monday. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday, Cook-WaldenCapital Parks Cemetery. Arrangements by Cook-WaldenChapel of the Hills. TYLER, Branch 78, of Spicewood, formerly of Austin, died Sunday.

Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edgar Funeral Home, Marble Falls. Burial Fall Creek Cemetery, Spicewood. Architect Franklin Israel dies Cook- riA 6100 North Lamar 512454-5611 Raymond Hart Raymond Hart, 95, of Austin died June 9, 1996, at a retirement and nursing center in Austin. Mr.

Hart was born August 27, 1900, in East Bernard, Texas, to Oscar and Sarah Sorrells Hart. A resident of Austin the past four years, former longtime resident of Palacios, Texas. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios with Reverend Ross Taylor officiating. Interment will be at the Palacios Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Hyde Park Christian Counseling Center, 711 West 38th Street, Suite C-9, Austin, Texas, 78705. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Johnny Crain of Austin; two grandchildren, Lee Ann Crain and Cory Crain, both of Austin. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas. 512-972-2012.

William R. Hunter William R. Hunter, age 85, of Austin, Texas, passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in civil engineering, he served as a first lieutenant with the Army Corp of Engineers in the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir, Virginia, during World War II. Mr.

Hunter's engineering career spanned a wide variety of projects including construction of a railroad in Cuba for Freeport Sulphur Company, surveying the Pan American Highway in Guatemala, and research and development of earth moving machinery at Dulles Airport and the San Antonio River, with the R.G. LeTourneau Company of Long-view, Texas. As a special projects engineer for the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department he was instrumental in the development of the San Antonio River Walk. Mr. Hunter is survived by his son, William R.

Hunter Jr. of Austin. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at Capital Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811. Martha Frances Johansen Mrs. Martha Frances Johansen, 85, of Georgetown, Texas, and formerly of Galena Park, died Sunday in Georgetown. Mrs.

Johansen taught in public schools for 37 years, the last 29 years in the Galena Park, Texas ISD. She retired at Galena Park in 1976. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, A.A.U.W., T.S.T.A, T.R.T.A., Wil-liamson County R.T.A., The 12 O'clock Club, O.E.S. Chapter 521, California, The Caring Place and First United Methodist Church, Georgetown. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday in the Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown, with Dr. Tim Bruster and Dr. Bill Jones officiating. Final rites and burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery, Syracuse, MO. on Thursday.

Survivors include her daughter, Marsha Russell and husband, Jim, Georgetown; grandchildren, Rebecca and Wesley Russell, Georgetown. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Johansen; and one brother. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Texas Retired Teachers Building Fund; the American Heart Association; the American Cancer Society; The Caring Place, Georgetown; or the charity of choice. Arrangements by The Gabriels, Georgetown, 512-869-8888. FORTH! BEST NIGHTS SIKW, Tired of getting up achy and exhausted because you couldn't find a comfortable position? American Massage Products fully Adjustable Bed with soothing Spheroid Massage will give you the best right's sleep you've ever hadl 990-5131 f-80O-444-5131 THERAPEUTIC FURNITURE 9m-5m.

Sal. 9am-2pm 15301 N.IH-35 Em 248 Northbound Ein 247 Soothtanf nj take mm annd. By Herbert Muschamp fhe New York Times Franklin D. Israel, an architect whose designs for private houses and offices for film production companies epitomized the creative ferment of contemporary Hollywood, died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 50.

The cause was complications from AIDS, said Israel's companion, Thomas Haase. Widely regarded as one of the friost extravagantly gifted architects of his generation, Israel died at an age when most architects are just beginning to build. Yet he already had accumulated a body of work sufficiently impressive to be the subject of several books and of retrospective exhibition, held earlier this year at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. The retrospective confirmed Israel's reputation as an architect who, while strongly influenced by pioneer modernists like Rudolf Death notices ALLEN, Wilma "James Brown" 45, of Austin died Sunday. Services 10 4.m.

today Phillips, Upshaw Richard Funeral Home. Burial Travis County International Cemetery. BROWN, Erach 84, of Austin died Sriday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, ew Lincoln Baptist Church.

Burial Ev- Srgfeen Cemetery. Arrangements by ing-Tears. FORE, Wilora, 90, of Wimberley died Sunday. Services 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wimberley.

Burial Wimberley Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomason, San Marcos. i HARRIS, Billy Don, 59, of Round Rock died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. today, J3eck Funeral Home.

Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday, Elmwood Memorial Cemetery, Bowie. HOFFMAN, Dorothy 75, of Lake Worth, died Friday. Private services planned. I KAHANEK, Karen Lynn, 39, of Buda died Saturday.

Rosary 7 p.m. today, Thomason Funeral Home, San Marcos. Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, St Anthony's Catholic Church, Kyle. Burial San Marcos City Qemetery.

I LARSON, Cynthia (Cindy) Lynne, 25, formerly of Austin died Thursday. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Amey Funeral Home. Memorial service 3 p.m. Thursday, Highland Park Baptist Church.

Private burial in Austin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Amey. I LAMBERT, Darla Maxine, 46, of Granite Shoals died Monday. Services 2 Volunteer Together for the elderly and disabled: Deliver hot lunches just takes one hour a weekl Make caring phone calk! Give rides to doctor appts.I I Help with home safety repairs! Do grocery shopping 6X delivery! COOK-WALDEN S.CJ. $4470 1996 are subject to change.) Amey Funeral Homes North: 7811 Rockwood, off W.

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