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OBITUARIES Obituary information: Marci Rosen, (608) 252-6320 1 6 Sunday, October 26, 2003 State Journal DEATH INDEX AIDE, Wilford Pierce, 86 Muscoda BALLWEG, Frances 92 Roxbury BARTH, Marion Rose, 88 Reedsburg BAST, Barbara "Bobbi" Ann, 56 Madison BUEHL, Donna Jean Upham, 65 Madison BUSH, Sargent, Jr. 66 Madison CHRISTENSON, Alfred Rystad, 92 Verona ERICKSEN, Esther 91 Madison EWING, Ruth, 85 Darlington HAROLDSON, Eva 82 HubertusMadison HURWITZ, Allen Roy, 53 Madison KENNY, Donald 77 Platteville KNIGHT, Malcolm 53 Naples, Fla. KOWALSKI, Albert West AllisPrairie du Sac MAIN, Jackson Turner, 86 Boulder, Colo. MALKIN, Abraham, 88 Milwaukee MARR, Anastasia (nee DeMuth, Palzkill) "Tate," 90 Mineral Point MITTAG, Elsie Helen, 92 Reedsburg PALZKILL, Lawrence W. "Stub." 87 Mineral Point POSTEN, Lyle 65 Bloomington SEITZ, Everett 83 Marshall STOLL, Harry 81 Madison SULLINS, Lois 71 Madison TINKHAM, Nancy 59 Neshkoro TONKIN, Donald Henry, 80 Mineral Point Indicates organ and tissue donor.

law, Phyllis (Edmund) Ericksen of Davenport, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond and Edmund; and a sister, Jeannette (Vernon) Steffensen. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, with the Rev.

William R. White presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family suggests memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice or Bethel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Gunderson East Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 Ewing, Ruth DARLINGTON Ruth Ewing, age 85, of Darlington, died on Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. The former Ruth Martin was born on Jan. 13, 1918, in Darlington, to William and Clara Belle Martin. She was married to the late Arnold D.

Ewing on June 4, 1942, in Stoughton. They owned and operated Ewing Electric Service in Darlington for many years. Mr. Ewing died on April 1, 2002. She also worked for Lafayette County Coop Oil Company and Ervin Johnson Law Office.

Ruth was a member of the Darlington United Methodist Church and treasurer of the Loyalty Circle for several years. Sne was also treasurer of the Parents Music Club. Ruth loved music, fishing, gardening, and vacationing with her family at Balsam Lake for more than 35 years. Ruth is survived by her children, Bonita J. Ewing of New Berlin, Judith Fitzsimons of Darlington, and Monte (Jean) Ewing of Oregon; six grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua, Audrey and Aaron Fitzsimons, and Kyle and Melanie Ewing; three great-grandchildren, Taydra and Tori Foecking, and Aliyah Gould; and her sister, Dorothy (Bernard) Rattmann of Madison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son-in-law, Jeffry Fitzsimons; her grandson, Christopher "Kit" Fitzsimons; three brothers, Orville, Rueben, and Lyman Martin; and a sister, Lucille Feathers. Private family services will be held at a later time. The STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Darlington, is serving the family. Rum will be greatly missed by family and friends.

darlingtonfuneralhome.com be lovingly remembered for his great sense of humor and his talent in art and woodworking. He worked as a finish carpenter until his illness. He was an excellent bowler and he loved watching all sports, especially baseball and the Cubs. Alan is survived by his son, Richard Alan; his mother, Audrey (Marvin) Dixton; his sisters, Cindy (Richard) Hausfeld and Paula Dixton; his nieces, Jamie (Matt) Flanigan and Carrie (John) Meurer; his aunt, Shirley Duchen; and cousins, Jerry and Tina (Alan) Marcus. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Oct.

30, 2003, at 1 p.m. at FOREST HILL CEMETERY with Rabbi Brian Field presiding. Thank you for the extraordinary care and support. Alan received at Ingleside Nursing Home and from HospiceCare. Memorials may be made to Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare, 5395 E.

Cheryl Parkway, Madi- son, WI 53711. Kenny, Donald H. PLATTEVILLE Donald H. Kennv, age 77, of Platte ville, died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque.

He was born on April 16, 1936, in Platteville, the son of Ira and Ruth (Stead) Kenny. He was united in marriage on Oct. 29, 1949, in Platteville, to Anne Mero, and she preceded him in death, on Oct. 15, 1995. Don served in the Merchant Marines and United States Army.

He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 25 years, retiring in 1985. Before that, he worked for Curtiss Farms and also as a farm hand for Doc Andrews. He enjoyed driving vehicles for Roh's Auto Mart after his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 42 and VFW Post No.

5274. He is sur-. vived by three sons, Michael Kenny of Glendale, Mark (fiancee, Pam Waldner) Kenny of Dodgeville, Matt Kenny of Stoughton; three grandchildren; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jim Mero of Davenport, Iowa, Bob (Judy) Mero of Jefferson; Jan Quale of Fort Atkinson, Dorothy Kenny of Platteville, and Helen Kenny of Livingston; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Kenny, in 1981; also by an infant daughter at birth; two brothers, Clinton and Douglas, who was his twin; and a sister, Eileen Hamilton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at the BENDORF FUNERAL HOME, Platteville. Burial will be at Lima Union Cemetery, where graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 42 and VFW Post No. 5274.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at the BENDORF FUNERAL HOME, or from 10 a.m. until the time of the services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Donald H. Kenny Memorial Fund. The Bendorf Funeral Home is serving the family. four years at Washington and Lee University, Sarge joined UW-Madison English Department as assistant professor in 1971. He was promoted to associate professor in 1973 and professor in 1979.

A meticulous scholar, Sarge wrote and edited five books, many articles and re- views. His research involved the earliest period of American writing through the 19th century: Franklin, Hawthorne, Tho-reau, Poe as well as the Puritan divines Thomas Hooker and John Cotton. In 1997 he was named a John Bascom professor of English. Sarge deeply believed in university service. He was English Department chair from 1980 to 1983.

He belonged to numerous university committees and was associate dean for the humanities in the College of Letters Science between 1989 and 1994 and in 1999. Sarge always found time for his family, friends, and church community. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and choir. With slightly less religiosity, he became, from boyhood summers spent of the Maine coast, a devoted fan of the long-suffering Boston Red Sox. Professor Bush is survived by his wife, Cynthia; sons, Charles Sargent of Gloucester, andjames Jonathan of Madison; three sisters, May Thompson Bush Copley (Mrs.

Stanley of Fanklin, Katherine Lincoln Bush Ginther (the late, Dale Robert) of North Canton, Ohio, and Marion Roberts Bush Susen (Mrs. Charles Pinckney) of West Newbury, eight nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and great-nephews; and a granddaughter, Lucy May. The family thanks many friends for their support during Sarge's illness and at his death. Special thanks for considerate care and kindness go to Dr. Robert O.

Burns, Nurse Shirley Lewis, Dr. Peter Beatty, and the other doc-. tors, nurses, and staff of the UW Health Oncology, Dr. Mark Al-bertini, Dr. Vijay Gunuganti and the nursing staff at University Hospital's Comprehensive Cancer Center and Radiation Oncology, Kelly Fischer, R.N., and the staff of the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare where he spent his last three days.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4100 Na-koma Road, Madison. Memorials gifts may be made to the UW Foundation, PO Box 8860, Madison, WI 53708, for libraries and scholarships; for melanoma research to the UW Cancer Center, 600 Highland Room K4-658, Madison, WI 53792-6164; or to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.

Cress Funeral Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.coni Christenson, Alfred Rystad VERONA Alfred R. Christenson, age 92, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2003. He was born May 7, 1911, in Stoughton, the son of Norwegian immigrant parents. He and his wife Camilla (Johnson) celebrated 70 years of marriage last year.

She preceded him in death in January 2003. Alf was a retired executive of Spiegels and has been studying and writing poetry in the years since he retired. He is survived by a daughter, Karen Egeman of Rieti, Italy; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Gross of Montclair, N.J; and Eleanor Christenson of Madison; three brothers-in-law, Roger Johnson of Exeter, Gen. James Johnson of Fairfax Station, and Martin Johnson of Verona; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Camilla, Alf was preceded in death by a daughter, Andrea.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff of the Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona for the many kindnesses and care given to Alf during his stay with them. Gunderson West Funeral Home 7435 University Ave. Middleton (608) 831-6761 Wisconsin Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call the funeral home on Monday, Oct. 27 2003, from noon until the time of services.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone that helped care for Barbara throughout her last years of her illness. Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 Buehl, Donna Jean Upham MADISON Heaven received another angel on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, when Donna Jean Upham Buehl lost her battle with pancreatic cancer.

Donna Jean Birrenkott was born in Madison on Dec. 14, 1937, the daughter of Eulalia Annen and Hubert Birrenkott. On Aug. 25, 1962, Donna married John Upham in Madison. To this union two children were born, Gerald Lawrence and Dawn Marie.

On Oct. 26, 1996, in Montello, Donna married Clarence (Vic) Buehl. Donna Jean was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Montello. She believed that everything in life happened for a reason and left the course of her illness in God's hands.

Her last wish was to take her family on a Caribbean cruise and that wish was granted in spring 2003. We are all so truly blessed to have been given this time to spend with her. Donna Jean will be remembered for her caring and compassionate ways and her love for friends. She retired from Brakebush Brothers in 2001 where she was employed for 20 years. If you knew Donna Jean, no words are needed; if you didnt, no words are enough.

So many people touched her fife that it would be difficult to name them all, but in particular the family would like to thank Bob and Sue Birrenkott for not only being her brother and sister-in-law, but her very dear friends. Donna received a great deal of comfort in the renewed friendship with John Upham. While living in Montello, Donna was a member of the Montello Woman's Club, Montello Lioness and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Donna Jean loved and collected angels.

We believe she truly was one of God's angels here on Earth. We are all thankful that God shared her with us and gave us the special gift of time and we know she will continue her presence throughout our lives. She is survived Dy her first husband, John Upham of Waukegan, her son, Jerry (April) Upham of Powder Springs, and daughter, Dawn Laufenberg (Larry Long) of Conyers, grandsons, Eric and Christopher Upham; granddaughters, Log-han, Talyn and Karsyn Laufenberg; step-sons, Paul (Judy) Buehl of Oregon, and Jim (Pam) Buehl, La Mesa, step-daughter, Nanci (Rich) Wenzel of Orlando, sisters, Nancy Mahoney and Mary Ellen (Tom) Masino; brothers, Mike (Maureen) Maloney and Bob (Sue) Birrenkott, all of Madison. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Clarence (Vic) Buehl; her sister, Lois North; and a niece. A memorial Mass was held Saturday, Oct.

25, 2003, at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 277 E. Montello Montello. Visitation was at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hos-piceCare.

Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com Bush, Sargent Jr. MADISON Sargent Bush professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, from metastatic melanoma.

He was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Fleming-ton, N.J., the son of Marion Roberts Bush and the Rev. Sargent Bush, a Presbyterian minister. Sargent Jr. received his A.B.

in English from Princeton University in 1959, and served in the New Jersey National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves. In 1960, he married Cynthia Bird Greig. They had two sons. Sarge briefly worked for the Hanover Bank in New, York City before electing to pursue his love of literature.

He earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in English from the University of Iowa. After f- ui 4.1 Aide, Wilford Pierce MUSCODA Wilford Pierce Aide, age 86, of Muscoda, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at the Richland Hospital.

He was born March 8, 1917, to Richard and Clara (Orth) Aide in Muscoda. On Oct. 15, 1941, Wilford married Kathleen Richter at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Highland. He farmed for many years and volunteered with St.

Vincent de Paul. Wilford is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathleen; eight children, Joan Rue of Port Orange, Judy (Ralph) Weichbrod of Blue River, Mary Aide (fiancee Jim) of Port Orange, Carol (Jim) Horkan of Reedsburg, Gerry (Becky) Aide of Muscoda, Alice Aide of Port Orange, Dean (Susan) Aide of Richland Center, and Jackie (Randy) Ringelstetter of Lone Rock; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Francis Aide. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at 11 a.m.

at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, with Father Roger Taylor officiating, and with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at the GODAGER FUNERAL HOME from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

with a parish rosary to be held at 5 p.m. Friends may also call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Godager Funeral Hone of Muscoda is assisting the family with their arrangements. J.i 7 Ballweg, Frances M.

ROXBURY Frances M. Ballweg, age 92, of Roxbury, died on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at Heartland Country Village in Black Earth. She was born on Sept. 3, 1911, in Cross Plains, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Margaret (Geraths) Ripp.

She was united in marriage to Norbert Ballweg on June 9, 1937. The couple farmed in Roxbury for many years. Frances was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women. She is survived by a son, Kenneth (Mary) Ballweg of DeFor-est; three daughters, Eunice Valenza of Chicago, Mildred (Werner) Roth of Dane, and Phyllis (Jim) Breunig of Roxbury; a daughter-in-law, Karen Ballweg of Roxbury; two brothers, Bernard Ripp of Martinsville and Cornelius Ripp of Madison; two sisters, Theresa (Bernard) Harrington of Apple-ton and Sister Ann Mane of Campbellsport; a brother-in-law, Cyril Meier of Ashton; a sister-in-law, Regina Ripp of Cross Plains; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert; a son, Thomas; two brothers, Paul and Vincent; three sisters, Margaret Meier, Sister Jacintha; and Sister Eunice; a grandson, Steve Parman; a granddaughter, Nicole Ballweg; and a son-in-law, John Valenza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. NORBERT'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Roxbury, at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, with Father LaVerne Meier and Monsi-gnor William Stack concelebrating. Burial will be in St.

Norbert's Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. The family would like to thank the staffs of Heartland County Village and Girlies Manor and the people that took time to visit Frances. Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City, Wis.

(608) 643-6430 Barth, Marion Rose REEDSBURG Marion Rose Barth, age 88, of Reedsburg, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at the Edward Snyder Nursing Home. She was born on July 29, 1915, in Milton Township, Dodge County, Minn, to Ole J. and Marie "Mary" (Dreier) Quail. On March 17, 1934, she was united in marriage to Rudolph Schindler.

On June 22, 1985, she was united in marriage to Howard Barth. Marion was a farm wife until her daughters were out of school. Later she was employed as a bank teller in Rochester and Mantorville, Minn. She loved doing things for others, especially cooking and baking. She enjoyed playing cards and in recent years, enjoyed playing Sheepshead.

Marion was an active member of both the Zwingli United Church of Christ in West Concord, Minn, and of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. She was formerly president of the Women of St. John. She was also involved in the Hannah Circle.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Fosland of Reedsburg; grandchildren, Dan (Diane) Hagre of Colorado, Debbie (Keith) Hillier of Rochester, David (Sue) Hagre of Byron, Dana (Peggy) Hagre of Littleton, Tracy (David) Joe of Madison, Christopher (Taya) Fosland of Bis-marck, N.D.; eight great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Margaret Johnson of Kasson, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Rudolph Schindler on Oct. 1, 1980, and her second husband, Howard Barth on March 17, 1988; a daughter, Darlene Hagre; a brother, Evan Quail and son-in-law, Barry Fosland. Funeral services for Marion Rose Barth will be conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at ST.

JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Reedsburg with Dr. James Steinbrecher officiating. Burial will be made in Berne Cemetery in West Concord, with graveside services conducted at 4 p.m. Friends may call on Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, from 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m. at the FARBER FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials of remembrance may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church or to the Edward Snyder Nursing Home.

VI tt Bast, Barbara "Bobbi" Ann MADISON Barbara "Bobbi" Ann Bast, age 56, passed away at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 4, 1947, the daughter of George and Rosemary (Owen) Juhasz. Bobbi enjoyed cooking, listening to music and fishing.

She also enjoyed gardening and growing roses. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Grieg Club. Bobbi is survived by ner husband, Carlos of 12 years; a son, Larry Egleston of Madison; two daughters, Linda (Greg) Weller of Madison and Laurie (special friend William Kjorlie) Sand of Lodi; a step-son, Raymond (Lisa) Bast of Madison; two step-daughters, Penny (Steve) Davis and Mich-ele Bast both of Madison; six grandchildren, Alex, Tim, Sa-matha, Bradley, Adam, and Wendy; and a sister, Susan White of Sun Prairie. Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N.

Sherman Ave. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at 3 p.m. Inurnment will be held at i 1 Hi tj fx 4 Haroldson, Eva M. HUBERTUSMADISON Eva M.

Haroldson, age 82, passed away on Friday Oct. 24, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 22, 1921, in Menomo-nee, to Clarence and Effie (Petrick) Burgette.

Eva was an inspector for Briggs and Stratton for more than 30 years. She loved flowers and animals, especially her Terriers. She was also instrumental in starting the Hubertus Humane Society. Eva is survived by her sister, Esther Schneider, with her dearly loved niece Margie Schneider, both of Eau Claire; sister-in-law, Donna Burgette of Madison; niece, Donna (Gerald) Gray of Madison; step-daughter, Karen (Bill) Dickinson of Milwaukee; a dear friend, LaVerne Bird; and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Robert J.

Michaelson and Julius C. Haroldson; six brothers and sisters, Benjamin, Martha Grueneberg, Zerelda "Sally" Johnson, Clifford, Raymond and Norman. Memorial services will be held, at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, with the Rev.

David Susan presiding. Inurnment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to your local Humane Society. Gunderson East Funeral Home (608) 221-5420 is 4, Hurwitz, Alan Roy MADISON Alan Roy Hurwitz. aofi 53.

nassprl awav on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003. He was born on May 16, 1950, in Chicago, 111., the son of the late Richard and Audrey (Duchen) Hurwitz. After attending Senn High School, he served in the United States Air Force and later moved to Wisconsin and Arizona. Alan will Knight, Malcolm W.

NAPLES FLA. Malcolm W. Knight, age 53, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003. He was born on Jan.

16, 1951, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He grew up in Madison, graduating from James Madison Memorial High Scholl in 1969. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. From there he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he resided for 12 years before moving to Naples, in 1986. Malcolm was a master carpenter for many years.

In his youth he won many Wisconsin state swimming titles. During his life in Utah, he enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and camping in the Uinta Mountains. He was an expert snow skier and an avid bicycle and motorcycle rider. Malcolm was a loving husband, father, son brother and uncle. He was dearly loved by all who knew him.

Malcolm is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jennifer, and his precious daughter, Natalie, of Naples brother, Rodney, his wife, Betty Lou, and nephews, Travis, Trevor and Troy, of Madison; sister, Jennifer, husband, Scott Simons, and nephews, Zack and Casey, of Salt Lake City, Utah; father- and mother-in-law, John and Barbara Tolch of Madison; and sister-in-law, Johna Tolch, and partner, Rosemary Christian, of Felton, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Nancy Knight Otto. His ashes were scattered in one of his favorite places, the Gulf of Mexico. A memorial celebration of Malcolm's life was held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a charity of choice or to Save the Manatee Club, 500 North Mait-land Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751. All of Malcolm's friends Continued on page D17 -yTsLm i -1 1 Ericksen, Esther B. MADISON Esther B. Ericksen, age 91, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at Meriter Park Hospital.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1911, in Denmark, Europe, to Adolph and Mathilda (Petersen) Ericksen. Esther began her teaching career near Denmark, teaching all eight grades in a one-room country school house, and retired in 1974 after teaching for 25 years at Lapham School, Madison. She was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Esther is survived by her sister, Gladys (Thomas) Kiser of Fond du Lac; two brothers, A.

E. "Bud" (Marion) Ericksen of Barnstable, and Harold (Ellynn) Ericksen of Madison; a sister-in-.