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WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL Obituary Information: Marci Rosen, (608) 252-6320 10A Wisconsin State Journal, Thursday, February 11.1999.V Cash deficit hampers women's rights, health Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives may call on Thursday, February 11, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the VANGEN FUNERAL HOME in Rio, where a rosary will be said at .8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of Erwin T. Kehoe. Vangen Funeral Home (920) 992-3434 11:00 a.m. Reverend David Nottling will officiate, with burial at Riverside Memorial Park in Fox Lake. Visitation will be held at KOEPSELL FUNERAL HOME in Beaver Dam on Thursday, February 11, 1999 from 5:00 p.m.

until 7:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday, February 12, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 11:00 a.m. Direct memorials to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Music Fund, or to the Fox Lake Public Library.

The KOEPSELL FUNERAL HOME in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Hermanson, Irvin K. Acker Anton 98.... Clinard, Ruth Blackburn, 86 Everson, Harlow 85 Fessler, Walter 55 Gillette, 84 Gruhn, Loraine 78 Hermanson, Inin 81 Heth-Amundson, Clara 40 Johnson, Helen 89 Kehoe, Erwin 73 Krejchik, Charity Rose, 20 Krejchik, Anthony Joseph, 1 1 Meyer, Richard E. "Rock," 72 Ostrander, David Louis, 73 Ostrem, Roger, 90........

Spease, Thomas 52 Thompson, Elizabeth 78 Ashton Madison-Santa Barbara, Calif. Blanchardville Madison Belleville Fox Lake Poynette Madison Dodgeville Doylestown Township of Caledonia Township of Caledonia St. Petersburg, Fla. Hickory Hills, Middleton population conference A decade ago. maternal fatali ties childbirth-related deaths of: accounted for 800 ot each 100,000 deaths in Nigeria, or less than 1 percent, Delano said Now they are more than 3,000 of every 100,000, she said.

in North America the rate is nine of every 100,000 deaths, said Jill Scheffield, president of the U.S.-based organization Family Care International. The World Bank withdrew its funding of population projects in Nigeria last year because of its policy of restricting loans to politically unstable governments. The Cairo consensus, as it is known, was an agreement between 179 countries to make access to re productive health care and family planning services a basic right by the year 2015. Meeting at the 1994 Interna tional Conference on Population snH riauolnnment in Cairn Eevnt. governments from around the I world also pledged to reduce in- fant, child and maternal mortality and bolster education, particularly for women and girls.

I A kev Dart of the agreement was? to increase annual global spending on population projects to $17 bilj lion by the year 2000 and to $: billion by 2015. ivory ban eased Those countries say they havi more elephants than the land cant sustain and argue they have a righ to use their resources, views shared by the World Wide Fum for Nature. "A trttnllv nrocArvatinnist nn proach isn't going to work because, it isn't going to create the incen tives needed by ordinary Africans to see elephants as a valuable re- source and not just a pest," saidj group official John Newby. However, Steve Smit of the, Front for Animal Liberation andj Conservation of Nature in South; Africa said his group was "totally opposed" to ivory exports. "We believe that any trade ir ivory will encourage the upsurg in poaching throughout Africa; Historically this has been proven to be the case, he said.

and Vietnam Campaign Medal After serving his country, Tom atj tended Madison Area Technical College, receiving his degree ir computer programming. He wa employed with the State of Wiscon-i sin for 18 years as a Senior Projec Leader for the Department of Work force Development. Tom enjoyed most sports and closely followed, the Badgers, but his passion was golf. He is survived by his nieces Carla (Walt) Sampson of HartfordJ Vicki (Mike) LeGrand of Plattevillej, Rachel and Kiley Goke of Platte ville; his great nephew, Ian Wayn Sampson; and great niece, Jessici Barbara LeGrand; his brother-ini law, Roger (Judy) Goke of Platte ville; and other friends, and special golfing pals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded iii death by his sister, Barbara Lynn Goke.

Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON FUNERAJJ HOME, 7435 University Avenue (near Parmenter Street), Middletori at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 12s 1999, with Reverend David McRo berts presiding. Burial will be ir Hillside Cemetery, Platteville af 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February. 13.

Friends may call from 5:00 p.m) until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. i Thompson, Elizabeth L. JEFFERSON Elizabeth L. Thompf son, age 78 years, of Jefferson and formerly of Elroy, died on Mondayj February 8, 1999 at the Fort Atkins son Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1920 in Hills boro to Fred and Agnes SchnurrJ She was married to Anton Thomp son in Waukegan, Illinois, he pre ceded her in death on May 20j 1975.

She had lived in Elroy fo many years where she enjoyed farming and working at the PleasanjJ Acres Nursing Home before moving to Jefferson about five years ago. Survivors include four daughters Ramona (Conrad) Knutson of Flor? issant, Missouri, Romelle (Donald) Williams of Milwaukee, Debr (Steve) Gerard of Fort Atkinson and Sheryl (Dennis) Winchell Johnson Creek; 19 grandchildren! 24 great grandchildren; three broth ers, Charles Schnurr of KendalU and Ronnie and Jim of Belvidere, IlJ linois; three sisters, Lorrain Schnurr of Kendall, Edna Amermaii of Westby, and Dorothy Jensen of Wonewoc. Besides her husbandj she was preceded in death by two sons, Clayton and Richard; twd daughters, Betty and Carol; a grands daughter, Donna; and brothers and sisters. Funeral services will bs held on Friday, February 12, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the EAST LEMON WEIR LUTHERAN CHURCH, rural Elroy with Reverend John Soltvedt CHURCH with the Reverend Victoria L.

Shepherd of the Wiota Lutheran Church and Reverend Tom Boll of the Pecatonica Lutheran Parish co-officiating. Burial will be in the East Wiota Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the ERICKSON FUNERAL HOME in Argyle.

Fessler, Walter E. MADISON Walter E. Fessler, age 55, died Sunday, February 7, 1999 at his home. He was born October 31, 1943 the son of Earl and lone (Montgomery) Fessler. Walter graduated from Madison East High School.

He was employed at the WMFM radio station. Walter was an avid collector of automobiles and loved drag racing. He is survived by his son, Jack Fessler of Madison; a daughter, Carmen Fessler of Plantation, Florida; and his mother, lone. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME 5203 Monona Drive at 11:30 a.m.

on Saturday, February 13, 1999. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Reedsburg. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m, on Sat-urday at the funeral home. Gillette, Edna M.

BELLEVILLE Edna M. Gillette, age 84, of Belleville died on Tuesday morning, February 9, 1999, at Mer-iter Hospital in Madison. Edna was born on April 13, 1914 in Stough-ton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Ladd) Gander. She married Irv Gillette of Belleville August 23, 1951. The couple lived in Monona for 25 years before moving to Irv's boyhood home in Belleville.

Over the years Edna has enjoyed her talents of drawing, painting, rosemaling, sewing and crafts. She especially enjoyed flea marketing at the Jefferson Speedway during the summer months. Edna is survived by her husband, Irv Gillette of Belleville; her children, Karen Olson (Lloyd Kluber-tanz) of Deerfield, Wisconsin and Alan (Lorie) Gillette of Salt Lake City, Utah; four granddaughters, Sheri Goodine, Lani Thomas, Kristin Gillette and Karli Gillette; two great-granddaughters, Taylor Goodine and Lauren Thomas; a sister, Clarice "Sis" Willoughby of Belleville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Wilmer "Bud" Gander. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 12, 1999 at 1:30 p.m.

at the GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Belleville. The Pastor Fid Sailor officiating with burial the Belleville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, February 11, 1999 at the BECKER-BEAL FUNERAL HOME, 212 Evarts Street, Belleville.

We wish to express our thanks to Dr. Tom Casper and the Nursing Staff at Meriter-Park, especially Bonnie and Sonam for the care and compassion shown to Edna and her family during her final days. "Great Meema" You will always be in our hearts. Gruhn, Loraine A. FOX LAKE Loraine A.

Gruhn, age 78 of Fox Lake, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Loraine was born on December 28, 1920, the daughter of Herbert Lidtke and Mabel I. (Haase) Lidtke. She married Fred A. Gruhn on August 9, 1958 in Fox Lake.

Loraine graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1938, and from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1942. She was an Elementary Delegates address world By Anthony Deutsch Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands Cash shortages mean that equal rights, health care and family planning for women are still a long way off in many countries, delegates told a world population con ference Wednesday. In Nigeria, women deaths con nected to childbirth have soared to percent of all deaths in recent years while development tunas have dried up under international sanctions and domestic recession. family planning official said. "This calls for immediate ac tion and a rethinking and reassess ment not only of the loans but ot the (lending) policy itself," said Grace Delano, executive director of Nigeria's Association for Reproduction and Family Health.

She was speaking at the Hague Forum, a U.N. conference where 1,500 delegates from 180 countries are taking stock of successes and failures five years into an ambitious 20-year program aimed at slowing global population growth. Delegates from developing nations have been complaining since the forum opened Monday that a lack of funds is hampering their efforts to put the program into action. For two nations, Associated Press GENEVA The United Nations eased its 9-year-old ban on the trade of ivory Wednesday, allowing the sale of nearly 34 tons to Japan by two African nations. Under the experimental program, Namibia and Zimbabwe may begin exporting ivory immediately.

Botswana will get the go-ahead once it has met standards intended to safeguard elephants. Some wildlife conservation groups object to the decision, predicting a return of the poaching that prompted the restrictions. The U.N. committee defended its move as an effort to "support conservation and community development projects" in Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. niece, Barbara; a nephew, Donald; 1 also six sisters.

Services will be held at GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 12. Friends may call from 1:00 pm until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donors' choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his friends, Nick Khoury and David Brasel. Ostrem, Roger MADISON Roger Ostrem was Pm born July 13, 1908 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He lived in Madison from 1911 until his death on Tuesday, February 9, 1999. Roger graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Engineering in 1931. He served his country during World War II as the safety engineer for construction of the third lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and later in the Naval Bureau of Ordinance in Washington, D.C.. Roger was employed by the State of Wisconsin and served as the Director of Safety and Building in the Department of Labor.

He is survived by his daughter, Jane (Ostrem) Nordness and son-in-law Craig Nordness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Led-ford); his parents, Peder Valdemar Ostrem and Selma Christina (Nes-vig) Ostrem; and his sister, Esther (Ostrem) Knabe. Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave. at 11:00 a.m. on February 13, 1999.

The Reverend Ronald Fretheim will be presiding. Private burial will be held at Rose-lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 1999 at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service 128 E. Olin Madison, WI 53713. Gunderson Funeral Home 5203 Monona Dr. 221-5420 Snease. Thomas F.

MIDDLETON Thomas F. Spease, age 52, died unexpec tedly on Saturday, rebruary 6, 1999. He was born on August 20, 1946 in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Frank and Bessie Spease. Tom was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the Unite States Army and had been awarded several medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal I I Krejchik, Charity Rose Krejchik, Anthony Joseph TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA -Charity Rose Krejchik, age 20, and Anthony Joseph Krejchik, age 11 of the Township of Caledonia, died on Tuesday, February 9, 199 as the result of an auto accident. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m.

on Saturday, February, 13, 1999 at ST. MICHAEL PARISH in Dane with Reverend Kevin Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portage. Friends may call on Friday, February 12, 1999 from 4:00 p.m.

until 8:00 p.m. at the PFLANZ MANTEY MENDRALA FUNERAL HOME in Portage, where Rosary Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call at St. Michael Parish in Dane on Sat urday, February 13, 1999 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., when the Rosary will be recited prior to the Funeral Mass.

Charity was born on March 26, 1978, and Anthony was born on lune 10. 1987 Portage, Wisconsin, the daughter and son of John and Mardell KrejchiK. iney were both members of St. Michael Parish in Dane, Wisconsin. Charity was currently attending Madison Area Technical College in Madison, and Anthony was a member of the sixth grade class at St.

Michael Catholic School in Dane. Survivors include their Darents. lohn and Mardell Krejchik of Township of Caledonia; their brothers, Gharles Keith, Benjamin, and Ivan at home; grandparents, Florence Krejchik of 1 ownsmp oi rveiiu juim-son of Delavan, Wisconsin, and Lois Johnson of Walworth, Wiscon sin; great grandmother, Joyce be- then of Zenda, Wisconsin; aunts and uncles, Roger and Maxine Krei chik of Township of Caledonia, Dan and Monica Krejchik of Township of Caledonia, Rosemary and Jim Wilson ot Ames, Iowa, Wayne ohn- son of Walworth, and Barbra and Ion Birdsall of Walworth; cousins; and many other near relatives and close friends. They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Charles Krejchik; and their great grandparents, Rose Blau, Frank Blau, Russell Gethen, and Arthur and Alice Johnson. Meyer, Richard E.

"Rock" ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Richard E. "Rock" Meyer, age 72 passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 1999 in St. Petersburg, Honda, He was born on October 19, 1926 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the late Harvey and Eunice (Davies) Meyer. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and enlisted in the Army in 1944.

He served in the Army until 1946. Mr. Meyer graduated from Oshkosh State Teachers College in 1951 and taught at Tomahawk Wisconsin Hieh School for four vears. In 1953, he married Marie Zirbel in Green Bay, Wisconsin. "Rock" began a career in sales with Wisconsin Physicians Service in 1957 and retired in 1994 after 37 years of service.

He was a most avid fan and ardent supporter of the children's varied activities and delighted in his grandchildren. In his younger years, he was an accomplished boxer and football player. He also participated successfully in Golden Glove's competition on the 1940's. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and golf. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; a brother, Harvey; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth "Chirky" Lloyd.

He is survived by his wife, Marie of St. Petersburg, Florida; three sons, Tim of Stevensville, Maryland, Tom (Erin) of Strongsville, Ohio and Todd (Susan) of Parkville, Maryland; a daughter, Jane (A.J.) Huff of Three Rivers, Michigan; three grandchildren, Tommy, Riley and Devin; two brothers, Douglas (Jean) Meyer of Oshkosh and Thomas (Molly) Meyer of Green Bay; a sister, Joyce Lloyd of Oshkosh; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 1999 at PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Sun Prairie. Friends are invited to the church from 9:00 a.m.

until the hour of the service. Memorial funds are being established, which include the Children's Trauma Center at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. The family would like to express their appreciation to the medical staff at Bayfront Medical Center for their dedication in caring for our loved one, and also to the Hilton Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida for their numerous considerations.

Ostrander, David Louis fe, HICKORY HILLS, ILLINOIS MADISON David L. Ostrander, age 73, died on February 8, 1999. David was born on August 19, 1925, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Lawson and Vera (Thompson) Ostrander. He graduated from Madison East High School class of 1942. He attended ASTP College in Houghton, Michigan.

He served honorably in the United States Army during World War II and had taken part in the Battle of the Bulge. After World War II, David returned to Madison when he graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1952. He was employed with the Continental Can Company for over 30 years in its Research Technical Center. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed all sports; and was a very avid reader. He is survived by a brother, Donald Ostrander of Madison; 12 nieces a POYNETTE Irvin K.

Hermanson, age 81, died on Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at Columbus Community Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1918 the son of Henry and Pearl (Lunde) Hermanson, and he was a longtime Town of Leeds farmer and cabinet maker. He is survived by his wife, Leola Hermanson; a son, Norm Hermanson; a daughter, Marge Hermanson; and three grandchildren, Sonja (Hans) Hanson, and Timothy and Michael Hermanson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Harold and John Herman-son. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

on Saturday, February 13, 1999 at SPRING PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Keyeser. Reverend O. Rolf Olson will officiate. Interment will be in the Hampden Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m.

until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 1999 at the SPRING PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Keyeser. Hamre Funeral Home Lodi Heth-Amundson, Clara B. MADISON Clara B. Heth-Amundson, age 40, died February 9, 1999 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Gunderson Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive. 221-5420 Johnson, Helen C. DODGEVILLE Helen C. Johnson, age 89, of Dodgeville and formerly of Mineral Point, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, following a brief illness. She was born on March 20, 1909 in Belmont, the daughter of August and Emma (Os-terndorf) Jantzen.

She was baptized and a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Elmer R. Johnson on June 15, 1932. They farmed in the Mifflin community before retiring to Mineral Point in 1961. She was an active 4-H leader in sewing.

She belonged to the Mifflin Homemakers Club, and she was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church. After retiring to Mineral Point, she worked at Paynter and Tonkin IGA for several years. Before her death she was a resident of Morley Manor in Dodgeville for five years. She is survived by three children, Beverly (Richard) White of Mineral Point, Marlene (Norman) Kirley of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and Je-rald (Sharon) Johnson of Mineral Point; eight grandchildren, Bryan Johnson, Brad (Amy) Johnson, Bruce (Colleen) Johnson, Deanna (Dustin) Johnson Simm, Brent (Bobbie) Johnson, Robin (Jay) White Stauffacher, Robert (Jill) White, Rodney (DoRinda) White, 14 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Edward Jantzen of Lancaster; two sisters-in-law; her nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, in June, 1985; a son, Harold who died in infancty; three sisters, Kathryn, Elsie, and.

Rose; and five brothers, Ernest, Clarence, Herman, Freder-ich, and George. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 1999 at the HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Mineral Point. Reverend Christopher Miller will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call on Friday, February 12, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point, and also on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Gorgen Funeral Home Mineral Point Kehoe, Erwin T.

fe, DOYLESTOWN Erwin T. PS Kehoe, age 73, of Dovlestown, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at Columbus Community Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1925 in Doylestown, Wisconsin, the son of John and Irene (McMahon) Kehoe. He married the former Geraldine Seier on September 22, 1947 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Doylestown.

He was a lifelong resident of Doylestown. He worked for many years as a mason for Robert J. Slattery. He also worked for many years at the Mosinee Paper Co. in Columbus.

He served his country in World War II, serving in the Marines. He was a member of the Randolph American Legion. He was also a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Doylestown. He is survived by two sons, William (Faye) Kehoe of Columbus, and Robert Kehoe of Doylestown; three daughters, Linda (Jim) Wall of Doylestown, Patty (Joe) Desjarlais of Doylestown, and Jean (Norman) Vick'of Mercer; a brother, Thomas (Marge) Kehoe of Waukesha; three sisters, Mary Alice (Stanley) Stofflet of Dovlestown, Betty (Vern) Freck of Rio, and Nancy (Donald) Dettmerine of Merrill; a brother-in-law, Gordon (Lorraine) Seier of Wyocena; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" who died on February 23, 1998; a son, Thomas Kehoe; and a brother-in-law, Russell Roberts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 12, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Doylestown, with Father George a Acker, Anton N. ASHTON Anton N.

Acker, age 98, died on Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at the Waunakee Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending at the GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton. Clinard, Ruth Blackburn MADISONSANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA Ruth Blackburn Clinard, age 86, died on Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at her home in Santa Barbara, California. She had lived in Madison from 1946-1979. Ruth was born in Caldwell, Kansas on October 13, 1912 to Leslie Clark Blackburn and Clara Taylor Blackburn.

She is survived by her husband, Marshall Barron Clinard, who she married on January 21, 1936. Ruth grew up in Olney, Illinois and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. She worked as a medical social worker at Cook County Hospital, Chicago and the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. She was also involved in volunteer work, including the American Red Cross, the League of Women Voters, and the Santa Barbara Medical Clinic Auxiliary where she served as President from 1992-93. Ruth resided from 1946-1979 in Madison, where her husband was on the Sociology faculty at the University of Wisconsin.

They retired to Santa Fe, New Mexico (1979-1990) before moving to Santa Barbara. An international traveler, Ruth had an intense love of mountains. She and her husband spent much time in the Grand Te-tons and Swiss Alps, and trekked in Nepal on many occasions. She also had a special love of all things French and spent time traveling in French-speaking countries. Her special love was French West Africa.

She read French literature and continued, until she died, to study French and to belong to French conversation groups. She collabo rated with her husband and typed and edited his numerous publications. As a result of her husband's work, they lived several years abroad in India, Sweden, Switzerland, and Uganda. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Marsha Clinard (Charles Boast) of Champaign, Illinois; a son, Stephen (Paula) Clinard of Boxford, Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Eric Schacht of Urbana, Illinois, Marshall Schacht of Champaign, Illinois, and Amy and Andrew Clinard of Boxford, Massachusetts; a great-granddaughter, Madison Schacht of Champaign, Illinois; and numerous nieces ana nephews. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary Watt; a brother, Robert Blackburn; and by a son, Lawrence Marshall.

A gathering of family and friends took place in Santa Barbara on January 23, 1999. Contributions may be made to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, Califor-nia, 93105. Everson, Harlow E. BLANCHARDVILLE Harlow E. Everson, age 85, of Blanchardville, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe.

He was born in Argyle on February 25, 1913, the son of J. Selmer and H. Elina (Hendrickson) Everson. Harlow attended Andrew Country School in Lamont from 1921-1927. Harlow was united in marriage to Ruth M.

Helman on June 18, 1942, at the East Wiota Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Argyle and Blanchardville areas until their retirement in 1970. Harlow was a member of the Wiota Lutheran Church. After Harlow lost his vision in 1965, he attended the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped in Janesville for 18 years. He mastered the art of basket weaving and was well known in the area for the many baskets and crafts he made.

He is survived by a sister, Cecelia Jorgenson of Wiota; two sisters-in-law, Winogene Everson and Joan Everson, both of Monroe; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth on April 25, 1988; three brothers, Lawrence, Burdean and Robert Everson; and two sisters, Ruth Goebli and Joanne Metcalf. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 1999 at the EAST WIOTA LUTHERAN teacher in South Milwaukee Public Schools, Columbus Elementary School, where she also served as a principal, and at the Beaver Dam Public School System. She served on the Waupun school board from 1972 until 1982.

She was a member of the Wisconsin Retired Teachers Association, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fox Lake, Happy Hour Homemakers, and the Scat Cats of Marine Air Group. She is survived by her husband, Fred A. Gruhn of Fox Lake; a daughter, Amy (Tony) Beneventi of Fox Lake; three granddaughters, Abbey and Elizabeth Schaller, and Tracy Beneventi; a brother, Herb (Evaline) Lidtke of Beaver Dam; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at ST.

JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Fox Lake on Friday, February 12, 1999 at uinuiaung. tsuriai will tollow the East Lemonweir Lutheran Cemef tery, rural Elroy. Friends may call at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME, Elroy on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.

and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. i and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents; a.