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and Sunday, November 27, 2005 Wisconsin State Journal Obituaries Continued from page D9 MADISON Mildred Chryst, age 95, of Madison, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at the Saint Marys Care Center in Madison. She was born April 28, 1910, in Janesville, and was the third daughter of George H. and Anna Mary Faust Esser. She married Richard MildrEs, Chryst on June 9, 1934.

graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1931. She taught at Sauk City High School from 1931 to 1934. She has been a Madison resident for 66 years. She was active with the United Cerebral Palsy Association for many years, and managed the United Cerebral Palsy Homecrafters Shop for 17 years. Mildred was also an active member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, having served as president of the Rosary Altar Society and president of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.

She also served as a Girl Scout leader. Mildred was an enthusiastic sports fan and attended as many games as possible. She is survived by three daughters, Jean of Madison, Barbara of Bloomfield, N.J., and Margaret (Richard) Bosold of Huntley, Ill. She is also survived by daughter-in-law, Patricia Putnam Chryst; and eight grandchildren, Richard (Laura) Chryst, George (Shelley) Chryst, Mary Catherine "Cathy" (Robert) Greco, Paul J. (Robin) Chryst, Mary Ellen "Dolly" (David) Strauser, Daniel (Jennifer) Bosold, Julie (Joseph) Petryniec and Katie (Harper) Chaffee.

Other survivors include her nephew, Tom (Mardel) Wien; and her niece, Janet (Neil) Giffey. Mildred also had 22 great-grandchildren, Chaeli, Chelsea, Joe, Matt, David, John, Blake, Jack, Ben, Keller, Gillian, Jackson, Katy, JoJo, Danny, Richard, Tommy, Jordan, Joey, Jenna, Ellie and Maggie. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Curtis Chryst, on Dec. 9, 1980; her son, George H.

Chryst, on Dec. 3, 1992; her father on Feb. 22, 1942; her mother on Sept. 28, 1963; her sister, Adele, on July 4, 1927; and her sister, Anita Wien, on April 25, 1959. A Mass of Christian Burial at BLESSED SACRAMENT Church, 2131 Rowley Madison, at 11 a.m.

on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. The Rev. Edward Heavey, S.J. will be the celebrant with the Rev.

Patrick Norris, O.P., Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church, as concelebrant. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME at 5701 Odana Road, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov.

28, 2005, and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday at BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Apostolate to the Handicapped, Edgewood High School, or the Wisconsin Football Foundation's George H. Chryst Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home Cremation Service 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000 www.ryanfuneralservice.com Chryst, Mildred Mary Esser (Mrs. R. Curtis Chryst) Gaukel, Howard J. father, grandfather, father MADISON Great-grandand husband, Howard J. Gaukel, passed away on Wednesday, Nov.

23, 2005, at St. Marys Hospital. Howard lived his 90 years believing most in family, whether it was helping his own family, every day, in thousands of ways; or the thousands of families he gave a helping hand to as president of the Madison Post Office Credit Union. Howard served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and landed with the second wave in Normandy on D-Day, setting up postal communications so soldiers could continue receiving mail from home.

His own letters home to his family were poetic and full of heart. Howard will always be with his wife of 66 years, Gladys (Gruenenwald) Gaukel; son, John (Fay) Gaukel; daughters, Judy (Jeff) Kaplan and Candice (John) Andrews; grandchildren, Jay (Karen) Fleury, Eric (Phyllis) Gaukel, Julie (Jerry) George, and Shane and Travis Andrews; and great-grandchildren, Jake George and Nicole Hildebrandt. His daughter, Cheryl (James) Fleury preceded him in death, in 1978. Funeral services were held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.

Burial was at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites conducted by Madison Veterans Firing Squad. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday. Dad, we'll always be looking for some new card players to join you in a game. "Perhaps the chasm between life and death isn't large. Maybe it's just a little bridge across a small river." Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Hara, Mae MADISON A memorial service in memory of our mother, Mae Hara, who passed away on Sunday, Nov.

6, 2005, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 203 Wisconsin Madison. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that gifts in memory of our mother be sent to the church. All Faiths Funeral Cremation Services Madison (608) 442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com nbrand, age 48, passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, after a brief struggle with cancer.

He was born on July 9, 1957, the son of Alfred and Marian (Brisky) Hellenbrand. Dale was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and he liked to renovate cars and engines. He worked at the Lodi Canning Co. and he really enjoyed working, at Brian Lane Construction. is survived by his sisters and brothers, Pam (Doug) Peterson of Oregon, Pat (John) McCluskey of Palm City, Darell (fiancee, Cathy) Hellenbrand of the town of Arena and (Cathy) Hellenbrand of Dennis, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, David Hellenbrand. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at the FUNERAL HOME, Lodi, with Monsignor Daniel T. Ganshert officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of services. Dale was a practical joker to his family and friends. He had an independent spirit of which he kept until his end. Hellenbrand, Dale R.

LODI Dale R. Helle- Hamre Funeral Home Lodi (608) 592-3201 Henderson, Donna MADISON Donna Henderson, age 44, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005. There will be a memorial visitation for family and friends on Tuesday Nov. 29, 2005, from 11 a.m.

until noon at CRESS FUNERAL SERVICE, 6021 University Ave. Madison. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 6021 University Ave. (608) 238-8406 www.cressfuneralservice.com Hoover, Chris Charles STOUGHTON Chris Charles Hoover, age 51, of Stoughton, passed away quietly in his sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Chris is survived by wife, Debra of Stoughton; his sons, Matthew of Green Bay and Brett of Stoughton; his father, Tom Hoover, Sr. and stepmother, Ann Hoover of Madison; and his siblings, Tom (Dorothy) Hoover of Madison, Ruth (Dean) Werner of Seattle, Wash. and James Hoover of Madison. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Hoover. Chris was dearly loved by all and will be sorely missed.

Kemmerer, Elizabeth C. "Betty" BROOKLYN, N.Y. Elizabeth "Betty" Kemmerer, age 94, passed away in her sleep Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. She was born Aug.

18, 1911, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Koch) Felsberg. She is survived by her son, Joseph T. Kemmerer two granddaughters, Carol and Kathryn Jake Kemmerer; and Jarett two great grandsons, seth; and many, many cherished friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday Nov. 29, 2005, at 2 p.m.

at RESURRECTION CHAPEL, OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST, 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison with the Rev. Byron Bunge officiating. The family would like to extend their heart felt thanks to the wonderful staff at Oakwood Hebron Oaks, 3rd floor, for the tremendous and loving care they provided Betty for many years. Cress Funeral Cremation Service 6021 University Ave. (608) 238-8406 www.cressfuneralservice.com Klamer, David Lee LODI David Lee Klamer, 56 of rural Lodi, died on Friday, November 25, 2005 following an automobile accident.

He was born in Des Plains, IL on April 23, 1949, the son of Jacob and Edith (Herchenbach) Klamer. David was formerly employed by CUNA and WPS Companies and was currently working with Senior Care. He enjoyed boating on Lake Wisconsin. He is survived by a son, David Klamer of Sauk City; a daughter, Amy Klamer of Sauk City; his parents, Jacob and Edith Klamer of Lodi; two brothers, James (Janet) and Donald (Christine) Klamer, both of Lodi; a sister, Kathryn Hennek of Lodi; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.

ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sauk City, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, with Father Kevin D. Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Garden Bluff Cemetery, Westpoint Township.

Friends may call at the church on Tuesday, one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred. Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City (608) 643-6430 Kreunen, Stephen MADISON Stephen Kreu- nen, age 67, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005. A memorial service will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave.

(near Parmenter Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of Dane County, 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison, WI 53711 and HospiceCare Inc. Foundation, 5395 E.

Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Gunderson West Funeral Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com Kvammen, Arthur M. MADISON Arthur M. Kvammen, age 81, died on Saturday, Nov.

26, 2005, at the Veteran's Hospital, Tomah. He was born on Feb. 14, 1924, in Westport, to Lyder and Bertha Kvammen. Arthur graduated from Madison East High School in 1943, where he lettered in football and basketball. He enlisted in the U.S.

Navy on June 19, 1943 and served until March 9, 1946. Arthur then attended Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he received a degree in refrigeration. He worked for A in Detroit, until he was recalled by the Navy on Nov. 29, 1950 and served in submahe received a medical a discharge. rines until Oct.

31, 1951, when Arthur received an American Area Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific One Star. He is survived by a brother, Norman (Lois) Kvammen of Madison; nephews, Kenneth (Sue Teller) Kvammen of Waunakee, Steven (Sherry Gunderson) Kvammen of of Madison, and Gary Kvammen of of Oregon; nieces, Lea Ann (Randy) Heacox of Evansville and Donna (John) Fosler of Oregon; sisterin-law, Norraine Kvammen of Oregon; five great-nephews; and four great-nieces. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Lyder and Bertha; a brother, Leonard; and nephew, Leonard Jr. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON A EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.

29, 2005, with the Rev. Julie Overman presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Gunderson East Funeral Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Larson, Donald E. EVANSVILLE- Donald E. Larson, age 78, of Evansville, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at St. Marys Hospital, Madison, following a brief illness.

He was born on July 22, 1927, in WoneWOC, to Leo and Bernice (Berndt) Larson. He moved to Magnolia in 1943. Don married Virginia Willing on Feb. 14, 1948, at Orfordville Lutheran Church. They farmed in several locations in the Evansville area until 1957, when they purchased the current farm, which is now "Larson Acres." They enjoyed traveling to several countries including Australia, China, Germany, South Africa, and Israel.

They went on many cruises, including the Canary Islands, Panama Canal and the Mediterranean. Don served on the boards of Union Mutual Insurance and the Evansville Manor. He enjoyed playing cards and having breakfast with his friends. He was proud of his family and the farm. The family will miss his traditional French toast on Christmas mornings.

Don is survived by his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Kathy (James) Brandenburg of Elkhorn and Lori (Daniel) Koch of Lakeville, three sons, Donald (Joanne), Ed (Barb) and Michael (Pat Arnold, fiancee) all of Evansville; two sisters, Donna Kitelinger of Orfordville and Dorie (Doug) Happe of New Brighton, 13 grandchildren, Adam and Joe Brandenburg, Jenny Hoke, Sheri Eakins, Rob Larson, Sandy Trustem, Jamie and Mark Larson, Danielle, Ashley and Lindsey Koch and Melissa and Chelsey Larson; seven great-grandchildren; three nephews; a niece. His son, Ricky, preceded him in death. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at 11 at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Evansville, with the Rev.

Brad Pohlman officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

at WARD FUNERAL HOME, Evansville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, and St. John's Lutheran Church. He was bound to the land from the day of his birth, His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth. Maerz, JoAnne "Anna" Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Cremation Centers Hwy 51 North at Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590 www.gundersonfh.com STOUGHTON JoAnne "Anna" Maerz, age 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at home. She was born on June 23, 1950, the seventh child of Herman and Inez Brown. Anna was employed by Quality Cleaners, General Casualty, and most recently, Wal-Mart in Stoughton. She enjoyed working on crafts and made many hats, scarves, etc.

for cancer patients. Anna loved to gamble and enjoyed all her trips to Las Vegas with her cousin, Rose Brown, and the foursome trips she and Mike, and Sharon and Jim Knapp took. Her special trip to Las Vegas included her daughter, Brenda, when Anna and Mike were married on March 7, 2000. Anna is survived by her husband, Michael Maerz; son, Scott Owen; daughter, Brenda (Roger Krueger) Owen; grandchildren, Alyssa Clayton, Blade and Nicholas Krueger, and Brandon Owen; her mother, Inez Brown; stepchildren, Steven, Michael and Ryan Maerz and Tonya Cooper; step-grandchildren, Zachery and Benjamin Maerz and Anthony and Paul Cooper; siblings, Judy (Vern) Arzt, Dorothy (Jim) Wahner, Jerry Brown, Barbara Nelson, Sharon (Jim) Knapp, Joe (Sally) Brown, and Jimmy (Beth) Brown; brothers-in-law, Cliff (Patty), Ron (JoAnne), Dennis (Sue), Art (Connie), Joe (Lanny Sue) and Leon (Bobbie Miller) Maerz; and sisters-in-law, Diane Badalich, Lois (Don Freeman) Robinson, Sandra (Gerald) Graffin, Sue (Fred) Clark, Barb (David) Nennig, Carol (Tom) Murray, and Mary Jo (David) Seiter. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Brown; sister, Betty Reed; special cousin and friend, Rose Brown; and brother-inlaw, Wayne Maerz.

Funeral services will be held GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North Jackson Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005. Burial will be at Graves Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m.

until 5. p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. Anna was a most loving grandmother, mother, sister, wife, friend to all.

"Whenever you are frightened by the unknown, remember too, am afraid. Whenever you feel alone in your thoughts, searching for meaning, know that I am searching also." Malisch, June D. LODI June D. Malisch, age 79, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.

She was born on Feb. 16, 1926, the daughter of the late Frederic and Dorothy (Steele) Manzow. On Nov. 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to Russell Malisch and he preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1980.

June was a cook in area restaurants for 30 years and was remembered by most people for her years of cooking at the Bridge Supper Club. She loved sewing, visiting with people, driving and her puppies. She is survived by seven children, Sam (Zandee) Griffiths, Doug (Joanne) Malisch, Sandy (Greg) Belgum, Terri Paskey, Russ (Sue) Malisch, Patty Seiler and Randy Malisch; the family's adopted child, Linda (Rick) Jacobson; 17 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Russell, she was preceded in death by her son, Bill Griffiths. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m.

on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at the HAMRE FUNERAL HOME, Lodi, with the Rev. Scott Walters officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of services.

Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. Hamre Funeral Home Lodi (608) 592-3201 Masche, Roger G. LAKE MILLS Roger G.

Masche, age 84, of Lake Mills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, with family by his side. He was born on June 13, 1921, in the Town of Blooming Grove, Dane County, a son of the late Herbert and Ida (Lange) Masche. Roger was a Lake Mills area resident his whole life, being employed as a caterpillar equipment operator for Masche Inc. and later ABI Inc.

until his retirement. He was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church. Survivors include a sister, Lorraine (Irvin) Renz of Lake Mills; a brother, Ralph (Marie) of Columbus; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Masche of Jefferson and Myrtle Masche of Lake Mills; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary; two sisters, Ruth (Albert) Mundt and Lillian (Marvin) Froemming; and two brothers, Harold and Lawrence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov.

28, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the LAKE MILLS MORAVIAN CHURCH with the Rev. Beth Rohn officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m.

on Monday at the church until the time of service. If desired, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice or to the Lake Mills Moravian Church Sunday School. The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family. Meyo-Ocelotl, Ricardo lotl, age 17, of Madison, died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at University Hospital as a result, of a car accident.

Services be held at the ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Road, Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. A prayer service will begin at 5 p.m. with Father Michael Moon officiating.

MADISON Ricardo Meyo-Oce- All Faiths Funeral Cremation Services Madison (608) 442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com Misky, Pauline M. MOUNT HOREB Pauline M. Misky, age 65, of Mount Horeb, died on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison, after a near two year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1940, at the family farmhouse near Cuba City, the daughter of A Alfred and Catherine Klein. She married Charles R. Misky on Aug. at St.

Mary's Catholic Church' in Platteville. Pauline graduated from Cuba City High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a major in elementary education and a minor in piano. She taught in Wauwatosa and Cudahy elementary schools early in her professional career before raising her family. Upon resuming her career, she worked for 16 years in customer service at the State Bank of Mount Horeb (Amcore Bank). Among the activities she was most proud of, and accomplished at, was teaching piano to young students.

She was an active member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and served on the Parish Finance Committee for many years until her death. She played piano for Rural Respite and at Girlie's Manor. She delivered Meals on Wheels for a number of years and is a life member of the Community Foundation. Pauline was a regular in the Tuesday Morning Ladies' Golf League and in the Wednesday Night Couples' League.

Early in her Horeb years, she bowled in both ladies' and couples' leagues. She enjoyed meeting friends for Saturday morning coffee and recently wrote a journal entry to her daughter where she indicated one of her fondest memories was the many years that the family spent a week together in northern Wisconsin; the last of these came this year in early September. Pauline is survived by her husband, Chuck of Mount Horeb; three sons, Steve (Emily) Misky of Cuba City, Greg (Caren) Misky of Denver, Colo. and David (Lisa) Misky of Milwaukee; daughter, Anne Madison; and five grandchildren, and Jaime, Elizabeth, Jack her newest sixweek old, Ava Pauline. She is also survived by her mother-inlaw, Mary Misky of Platteville; her brothers, Alan Klein of Klein Platteville, Richard' (Sara) of Dickeyville and Ron (Shirley) Klein of Albany; her sisters, Jean (Dennis) Albrecht of Hartford, Joan (her friend, Nancy Wilsman) Klein of Sun Prairie, Virginia (Rick) Nodolf of Madison and Ann (Jack) Meyer of Dubuque, uncles, Iowa; and many aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 109 S. 6th Mount Horeb, with Father Rick Heilman officiating.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3. p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov.

28, 2005, at ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH and again at the church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. A Pauline Misky Memorial Fund will be established.

The family would like to extend its appreciation to members of the Oncology Staff at the Dean Clinic, Dr. Charles Diggs, Nettie, Pam, Ronnie, and Laura, and all the others who gave Pauline encouragement, love, and support throughout her illness. The Ellestad Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th Mount Horeb, is serving the family. (608) 437-5077 www.ellestadfuneralhome.com Nelson, Royal Arlyn "Gubie" DEERFIELD Royal Arlyn "Gubie" Nelson, age 74, of Deerfield, died on Thursday, Nov.

24, 2005, at Stoughton Hospital, following a long illness. Royal, the youngest of Helga and Albert Nelson's nine children, was born at home in Deerfield, on Jan. 3, 1931, and lived there his entire life. He attended Deerfield High School and served with the U.S. Army in Korea.

Royal worked for the Deerfield Creamery for many years and farmed the Deerfield homestead. He was a lifelong member of Deerfield Lutheran Church. Gubie, as he was affectionately known, had a very generous nature and loved treating his many nieces and nephews. He also loved the Packers, gardening, and his greatest love was for animals, especially Mitzi and Pumpkin. He is survived by his sister, Claris Swenby of Deerfield; sisters-inlaw, Rosemary Nelson of Las Vegas, Helen Nelson and Arlene Nelson of Cottage Grove and Nelda Nelson of Phoenix, a brother-in-law, George Staff of Edgerton; 21 nieces and nephews, including his very special nephew and caregiver, Ronald Thronson; and special friends, Roger Engelstad and Arnold Dahl.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded death by his sisters, Vivian Thronson, Lorraine Staff, Elayne Krogan; and brothers, Glen, Eugene, Lowell and Everett Nelson. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. at DEERFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 S. Main Deerfield, with the Rev.

Larry Sexe officiating. Interment will follow at Deerfield Lutheran Cemetery. A visitation will be held at OLSON-HOLZHUTER-CRESS FUNERAL HOME in Deerfield, on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

and again at church on Monday from 1. p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Deerfield Lutheran Church or to Janesville Hospice Care Inc. Olson-Holzhuter-Cress 201 Bue St.

Deerfield (608) 764-5369 www.cressfuneralservice.com Novy, Martin F. HILLSBORO Martin F. Novy, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Community Health Services in Hillsboro, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on Feb. 18, 1928, in the Hillsboro Township, Vernon County, to Stanley and Ludmila (Rott) Novy. Martin graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1946 and assumed ownership of the family dairy farm, which he operated until 1993. He was an active member of the National Farmer's Organization. He married Rachel Hart on Sept.

10, 1953, in Hillsboro. Martin played tenor saxophone and sang in Czech and English with the Bohemian Band, Hal White and the the Polkateers, the Woodruffs, She and He Haugh Band, a trio with Ralph Roberts and Francis Dedrick. Martin belonged to Hillsboro Masonic and the Madison Consistory, the Lions Club and Cesky Den. Fishing, hunting, music and bowling were activities he enjoyed with his good friends. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; two sons, Ralph Novy Milwaukee and Matthew (Nanci) Novy of Hillsboro; daughter, Jane (William) Byrne of Somerset; four grandchildren, Sara (Bret) Severson, Vanessa (Nate) Stowell, Mark Novy, and Lyle.

Novy; step grandchildren, Theodore Williams, Bret Severson, Brook Severson, Brea Behn; step great-grandchildren, Haili Kehoe and Matti Severson; sisters, Josephine Pacl of Edgerton, Olive Collins of West De Pere and Karen (Ron) Greene of Edgerton; a brother, Dean Novy of Santa Cruz, and nieces and nephews, Stuart Pack, Penne Devery, Lorena Ver Boort, Randy Brown, Rachelle Brown, Scott Greene, Colin Greene, Kathryn Aloia and Lisa Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Irene Brown; brothers-in-law, Stanley Brown and Ed Collins; nephew, Daniel Brown; and step grandson, Brad Crouse. Memorial funeral services with Masonic Rites will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME in Hillsboro.

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