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It was the best of times...it was
the worst of times... but for all of us who shared those times
together, let's remember them now and forever with warmth and
passion. These were the classmates with whom we shared many
experiences which we will carry with us throughout our lives.
Let's take a moment now to recall the happy times... the best of
times with them and those who are still with us today. |
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All obituaries adapted from the
Wisconsin State Journal unless otherwise noted. |
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Adrian Boles
(1950 - 1991) |
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Adrian J. Boles, age 41, or 198
Horne Road, Juneau, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, December 3, 1991
at the Clearview Nursing Home. He was born November 14, 1950 in
West Bend, Wisconsin. He graduated from Madison Central High
School in 1969. Mr. Boles was a member of the First United
Methodist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Gloria
(Daniel) Devlin, of San Bernardino, California, and Mrs.
Jacqueline (Robert) Crystal of Madison; a brother, David
(Rebecca) of Citrus Heights, California; two nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Gertrude
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Robert Culp (1950 - 1988) |
Stoughton - Mr. Robert R. Culp,
age 38, of Rural Route 4, Stoughton, died on Saturday, June 18,
1988, at a Madison hospital. He was born on January 13, 1950, in
Madison. He was employed by the Environmental Services at the
University of Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, the former
Betty Phifer, of Stoughton; his mother, Mrs. Lorraine Culp; and
two sisters, Carolyn Culp, and Betty Sunbakken, all of Madison.
He was preceded in death by his father, O.C. Culp; and a
brother, Neal Culp. Funeral servicers will be held at the Joyce
Funeral Home, 5701 Odana Road, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21,
1988. Bishop George O. Wirz will officiate. Burial will be in
the Memory Gardens in Sun Prairie. Friends may call from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m., on Monday June 20, at the funeral home.
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Antonio
Dinkins (1972) |
The funeral for Antonio Dinkins,
21, of 2013 Ardmore Dr., who drowned Sunday in Stewart Park Lake
near Mt. Horeb, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Fitch-Lawrence
Funeral Home, 626 University Ave.
Friends may call after 7 tonight until services.
He was born in Milwaukee and was a Madison resident most of his
life.
Surviving are his mother, Betty; two brothers, Charles, San
Diego, Calif., and Robert, at home; three sisters, Margie Byrd,
2201 Cyprus Way; Marvetta, at home; and Janet Byrd,
Indianapolis, Ind.; and two nieces.
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Lois Weiner Graber (1953 -
1993) |
Middleton/Madison - Lois Weiner
Graber, age 40, of Midddleton, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday,
January 20, 1993 at a Madison hospital. She was born on May 30,
1953 in Madison to Herbert and Dorothy Weiner. She was a 1970
graduate of Memorial High School, a loving daughter, wife, and
mother. She died surrounded by her family after a courageous
battle with cancer. Her gentle loving touch will be missed by
all. She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Graber, of
Middleton; two daughters, Tracy Lynn Graber and Hillary Maria
Graber, both at home; her parents, Herbert and Dorothy Weiner of
Madison; two sisters, Marsha Weiner Schwartz, of Boca Raton,
Florida and Mona Weiner (Robert) Owens of Jacksonville,
Florida. Survivors also include an aunt Sharon Gerson (Robert)
Fass of Ann Arbor, Michigan; two brothers-in-law, John (Kathy)
Graber of Madison and Joe V. (Ulla) Graber of Middleton.
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Clarence
Harvey Goldsby (1950-2003) |
MADISON - Clarence Harvey Goldsby,
age 53, died on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in his home. He was born
on Aug. 8, 1950, in Crowell, Texas, the son of Oliver and
Juanita (Newman) Harvey. He graduated from Central High School
in Madison, in 1969. Clarence loved to play the piano and was an
avid chess player. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Gibson
of Texas; five brothers, David (Annette Rogers) Goldsby, Kenneth
(Shirley Files) Goldsby, Michael Goldsby and Jeffrey (Lisa)
Goldsby, all of Madison, and Mark (Lisa) Goldsby of Marshall; a
sister, Marchel (Edwin) Hill of Madison; his maternal
grandmother, Delia Newman of Texas; two sisters-in-law, Janice
Russell and Keri Behm, both of Madison; numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his
father; a brother, James Goldsby; his maternal grandfather; and
his paternal grandparents. A memorial service will be held at 1
p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at the S.S. MORRIS COMMUNITY
A.M.E. CHURCH, 3511 Milwaukee St. The Rev. Gregory Armstrong
will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials
in his name for a fund to be established at a later date.
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John Lalley (1949 - 1978) |
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Madison - Mr. John B.
Lalley, age 28, of 1618 Fordem Ave., died unexpectedly,
on Sunday, August 20, 1978. He was born December 26,
1949 at Madison and was a life long resident. Mr. Lalley
was employed by the Oscar Mayer Company in the
mechanical department for the past 3 years. He was an
army veteran, and also a member of St. Patrick's
Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer
of Middleton; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Lalley
Sr. of 1144 Curtis Ct.; a sister, Mrs. Sandra Lucht at
Madison; four brothers, Danie. T. Jr., James E., David
T. and Gerard J., all of Madison; and his fiancee, Kim
Gove of Madison. Funeral services will be held at St.
Patrick's Catholic Church, 404 E. Main St., at 10:00
a.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 1978. Monsignor Francis E.
Doherty will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m on Tuesday,
August 22, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman
Ave., where a Scripture Service will be recited at 7:30
p.m.
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Ricky
Lester (1951 - 2002) |
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Soldotna, Alaska - Ricky
G. Lester died Nov. 25, 2002 in Soldotna, Alaska. Rick
was born Jan. 22, 1951 in Madison, the son of Bob and
Betty Lester. After graduating from Central High, Rick
served in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. While in the
service, he developed his trade as a welder. Rick worked
at Stainless Steel in Cottage Grove for many years as a
welder and supervisor. Rick had a real talent as a
skilled carpenter; he built his first home in Cottage
Grove. Rick and his family moved to Soldotna in 1999 and
built a beautiful log home. He also owned and operated
The Twisted Root, where he made custom, unique wood
stick furnishing. His work was well known in the Alaska
area. Rick loved the outdoors and the beauty of the
country; he will be missed by all. Survivors include his
wife, Donna; four children, Trina, Ryan, Shantelle and
Jacob; his mother, Betty Lester of Iowa; and five
siblings, Debbie (Bob) McIntosh, Randy (Barb) Lester,
Cindy (Neal) Griffin, Chris (Clayton) Kramer, Kim
(Carlos) Lerma, also many aunts, uncles, nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob
(Claire) Lester.
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Karla
Miller (1951-2005) |
| ROSEVILLE, MINN. - Karla
Miller, age 53, of Roseville, Minn., passed away
peacefully at home on Thursday, March 10, 2005, after a
long battle with cancer. She is survived by partner,
John Jarvis; brother, Terin (Leighann) Miller; and
nephew, Jordan Miller. Memorials preferred to the
American Cancer Society. |
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Tommy Ninedorf |
AURORA, ILL. - Tommy Ninedorf, age 54, went to heaven on Monday,
Dec. 20, 2004, in the early morning hours, as the result of a
tragic semi accident in Gainesville, Fla. He was born in
Madison, the third youngest of 13 children. He was a truck
driver for 37 years. When Tommy wasn't at home with the love of
his life, Kathi, and his son and pride and joy, Joe, along with
many pets he called "the kids," he was in his "home away from
home." He was so thoughtful, giving, generous and so dearly
loved coast to coast. He is survived by six brothers and three
sisters, Danny (Kelly), Batavia, Ill., Jackie, Madison, Robert,
Florida, Russ (Betty) and Stan (Beverly), Madison, Phil (Carol)
Richland Center, Frank (Lavern), Florida, Nancy Nye, Montello,
and Sharon Welch (Gordon), Carlton, Wash.; his aunt, Hilda,
Madison; his extended family, Mary and Jack Madison, Sugar
Grove, Ill.; two beautiful sisters-in-law, Barb McCrystal and
Nancy Mraz-Berek; his mother-in-law, Pat; and aunt, Dorothy, all
of Florida; and dear and always near to his heart, many, many,
dear nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and so, so
many friends across the country. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Elizabeth "Snookie;" his father, Zeno; and brothers,
Richard, Willie and Donnie. Funeral services will be on Sunday,
Dec. 26, 2004, at the DIETERLE MEMORIAL HOME, Montgomery, Ill.,
at 2 p.m., followed by a ceremony at 6 p.m. There will also be a
memorial service on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at ST. PAUL AFRICAN
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 4525 Diamond Drive, Madison, from
3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., with Pastor George Thomas
officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Ninedorf family. We miss
you, "Big Boy " and that's a big 10-4 for all of you truckers,
especially Bucky, who he loved, and his Graebel Van Line family.
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Christine Ohst ( 1984) |
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Madison - Christine L.
Ohst, age 33, died on Thursday, August 9, 1984, at St.
Mary's Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ken Ohst, and a sister, Erica. There will be no
visitation. Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, is
in charge of arrangements.
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Dyann Schwoegler Villella (1950 - 2006) |
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MADISON - Dyann Villella,
age 56, of Madison, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec.
2, 2006, while visiting her brother in Tierra Verde,
Fla. She was born on Nov. 27, 1950, in Madison, the
daughter of John J. and Helen (Howley) Schwoegler. She
has been a lifelong Madison resident. Dyann loved her
Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She enjoyed spending time
with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed music,
dancing, singing, swimming and playing cards. She also
enjoyed shooting pool, or just taking a ride with her
friend Dennis "Beck" Becker. Dyann loved spending time
with her extended family members, such as her sister,
brothers and nieces and nephews. She will forever be
remembered for her loyalty to her friends and family,
her good sense of humor and her beautiful smile. She is
survived by a son, Jameey (Sara) Gragg of Oregon; two
daughters, Gina and Angela Gragg, both of Indio, Calif.;
two granddaughters, Gabrielle and Lauren; three
brothers, John Schwoegler Jr. of McFarland, David
(Sherrie) Schwoegler of Madison, and Dean (Teri)
Schwoegler of Bixby, Okla.; and a sister, Suzanne
Villella of Oregon. She is also survived by many nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded
in death by her mother, Helen; father, John Schwoegler;
stepmother, Evelyn Schwoegler; two brothers, Donald and
James Loren; niece, Cem Schwoegler; and great- nephew,
James Loren. Funeral services will be held at the ST.
DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 413 Depmsey Road, on Friday,
Dec. 8, 2006, at noon. Father Brian Wilke will
officiate. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:30 a.m.
until time of service. The family wishes to thank the
staff and friends from PACT especially Dr. Knoedler and
Dr. Battaglia. Memorials may be made to the National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). |
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Eric Russell Schwartz (1950 - 2007) |
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Darlington - Eric Russell
Schwart, age 56, of Darlington, passed away on Saturday,
March 24, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He
was born on June 17, 1950, in Madison, the son of
Russell and Helen "Ginny" (Frontz) Schwartz. Eric
attended Central High School in Madison. He was united
in marriage to Jean Ann Loken on Aug. 20, 1969. Together
they had two children: a son, Kevin Schwartz of New
Lisbon; and a daughter, Jaci (Tom) Bennett of Shullsburg.
At this time Eric worked for Chrysler Corporation of
Belvedere, Ill. Eric Also worked as a police officer for
the City of Darlington, and Lafayette County Sheriff's
Department. He was an active member of the community as
a volunteer fire fighter, and a member of Rural Medical
as a volunteer emergency medical technician. On Sept.
30, 1994, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Heyer
at Fayette United Methodist Church. He worked at FS
Corporation as a delivery driver and at the time of his
retirement he worked for Monroe Truck Equipment as a
warehouse attendant. Eric is survived by his wife, Barb,
at home; his mother, Helen "Ginny" Schwartz of Verona;
five children, Kevin Schwartz of New Lisbon, Jaci (Tom)
Bennett of Shullsburg, dustin Heyer of Arizona, Jackie
Heyer and Jessica Halvorson, both of Stockton, Ill.;
seven beloved grandchildren; two brothers, Rick (Chris)
Schwartz and Craig Schwartz, both of Fitchburg; two
nephews; a niece; and many, many, friends. He was
preceded in death by his father, Russell "Bucky"
Schwartz; and his grandparents. Eric enjoyed fishing,
camping, and was an avid NASCAR fan who always rooted
for Dale Earnhardt. He enjoyed spending time with his
family, and his German Shepherd "Bonnie," his faithful
companion. Eric will be sadly missed, and fondly
remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral
services will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 11
a.m. at Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington, with the
Rev. Larry Hakes of Darlington United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery in
Darlington. A visitation will be held on Wednesday,
March 28, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Erickson
Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has
been established in Eric's name.
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William
Toebaas (1951-2008) |
| MADISON - William Scott
Toebaas died unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday,
Sept. 2, 2008. Born on May 27, 1951, Bill was a
life-long resident of Madison. As a boy Bill loved
fishing in Tenney Park, camping at Devil' s Lake and
summer vacations in the north woods of Wisconsin. Bill
graduated from Central High School and attended the
University of Wisconsin. He enjoyed participating in and
watching all sports. As a high school athlete, he was
named to the all-city football team and was a star
baseball pitcher. Bill struggled with mental illness
throughout his adult life. Although Bill struggled to
cope with his own disability, his kind and gentle nature
was obvious to those he interacted with, as he always
wanted to help others in any way he could. Bill' s
unique and often brutally accurate perspective of life
leaves us with a smile and an emptiness at the thought
of what might have been. Bill is survived by his mother,
Ruth Lieberman; and a sister, Anita, both of Madison. He
is also survived by a brother, Jim of Sandpoint, Idaho;
a sister, Dianna of McLean, Va.; and a nephew, nieces
and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father,
Theodore Toebaas; grandparents, Oscar and Inez Toebaas;
and his stepfather, Joseph Lieberman. A memorial service
will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison,
with Pastor John Swanson officiating, with visitation
from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. A special
thanks to Kate, 'Katy', and the wonderful staff at
Blacksmith House in Madison for the kind and caring
treatment Bill received throughout the years. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests making a donation to
Blacksmith House, Dane County Humane Society, or a
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David Voll (1952 - 2005) |
MADISON - David V. Voll passed away
at age 54 on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, after an extended
illness. He was born June 1, 1952, in Madison the son of
Marie and Vernon Voll. David lived his entire life in
Madison, a city he loved. He graduated from Central High
School and attended Edgewood College to pursue a degree
in accounting. He was a member of the National Guard and
served for several years. David was employed in his
early years by Coyle's Carpet, was a manager with AAMCO
Transmission, and worked for some years with Minnesota
Mining and Manufacturing as a sales representative. He
later worked for the UW Hospital system. David
particularly enjoyed photography, music, writing
letters, the summer months of the year, bicycling when
his health was good, and movies of which he had an
extensive collection. He will be missed by family and
friends. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Laura)
C. Voll of Verona; a sister, Judith C. Toland; and
nephew, Michael J. Toland of Reno, Nev. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Marie B. Voll; and his father,
Vernon L. Voll. Private services will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
to the American Cancer Society or to A.A.
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Camilla Jean (Glasrud) Crawford ( 1951 - 2010) |
Camilla Jean (Glasrud)
Crawford bravely fought and lost her battle with cancer
on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010.
She was born on Oct. 4, 1951, and spent her early years
in Pipestone, Minn. Her parents, Leslie E. (deceased)
and Margaret Rud Glasrud, plus their six children, left
Pipestone for Rochester, Minn. and then moved to
Madison. At the latter, Cam, as she wished to be called,
attended and graduated from Central High School in 1969.
While in Madison, she also matriculated at Madison
Business College to acquire a secretarial certificate.
In 1979, she was employed by EVCO Plastics Corporation
of DeForest, where she was employed in many roles over
the years before becoming corporate payroll assistant.
She worked with EVCO until 2008. In 1995, she married
Peter Crawford of Pardeeville. They settled in
Watertown. Cam gained a daughter from her marriage to
Peter—Nicole Anna Crawford. For leisure and recreational
activities Cam enjoyed playing pool and water skiing in
her younger years. She also liked to read, visit antique
and craft shows, work in her garden and listen to music.
Cam fascinated friends and acquaintances alike with
stories from The Male Bible, an unpublished and
unauthorized compendium of the lesser appreciated antics
and behaviors of the male species of humanity. She was
an ardent fan of the Green Bay Packers (and thought her
brother's slight interest in the Vikings to be
traitorous). She loved cats; Chester, her current feline
companion, entertained and loved her with his behavior.
Camilla will be remembered for her loving, generous
heart, which she shared with all of her friends and
family every opportunity she had.
She is survived by her husband, Peter Crawford of
Watertown; daughter, Nicole (Johannes) Hanson of
Onalaska; grandson, Dominic Hanson; mother, Margaret
Glasrud of Madison; brothers, Bruce (Pearlene) Glasrud
of Seguin, Texas and David (Jane) Glasrud of Mesa,
Ariz.; sisters, Judy Lynn of Sequim, Wash. and Karen
(Doug) Wolf of Verona; and numerous nieces, nephews and
much loved extended family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Glasrud
of Madison; brother, Robert Glasrud of Omaha, Neb.;
first husband, David Voll of Madison; and
brother-in-law, Norm Lynn of Sequim, Wash.
A memorial service will be held at ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH, 427 S. Main Street, Verona, at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010. Entombment will be at
Roselawn Memorial Park.
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Marie
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| MADISON - Marie Helen Garness was born Sept. 22, 1939,
in Fond du Lac, the only child of Hart and Cecilia Urban
Garness. As a child she studied music, playing the piano
and cello. Her favorite was the trumpet, playing along
with Harry James and Louis Armstrong records. She spent
long happy summers on the family farm in Wild Rose,
playing alongside her many cousins.
She graduated from
Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, in 1957, and came
to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin. She
was president of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and was
involved with music and theater on campus, working for
several years on Humorology, the student-produced comedy
review.
For Marie, being a
teacher was not her job, it was her identity. Her first
assignment as an English teacher was at Central High
School in Madison. She considered it one of the happiest
times of her life. Recently she attended a reunion of
some of her Central High students. When Central closed
in 1969, she transferred to West High, and then to
Memorial High School, where she taught until her
retirement in 1989. Everywhere she taught, she loved
working on the staging and directing of musicals,
working until she was exhausted on productions of Mame,
Annie Get Your Gun, Pippin and many others. She brought
her love of musicals and films to the classroom and
introduced film units into the high school English
curriculum. When she retired, Marie could still remember
the name of almost every student she had ever taught.
She adored movies of all kinds, but was especially fond
of musicals.
She was a long time
devoted Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli fan. She loved
crossword puzzles, cooking, gardening, basking in the
sun, reading, especially mysteries, and floating in her
swimming pool. She loved meeting new people and figuring
out what made them tick. She enjoyed travel, though it
was difficult for her, and had made several trips to New
York City. She had planned many trips including the
South Carolina sea islands and even China and Africa,
but was never able to go.
Marie had endured
breast cancer and very proudly wore her seven year
survivor pin. Her numerous friends, former students,
fellow teachers and dedicated medical providers will
remember the best things about her: the intense spark of
her creativity, enthusiasm and wit, her generous nature,
and her compassion and concern for others.
Marie suffered her
entire adult life with bipolar depression and other
aspects of mental illness. Over time her illness made
her world smaller and more difficult, made relationships
with friends and family increasingly difficult, took
away her ability to do things she loved and burdened her
daily life with numerous obstacles. After a life long
struggle with mental illness, she ended her own life on
Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007. Many who knew Marie have said
that they feel guilt or regret for not being able to
help her, wishing they had done more. A fitting tribute
to Marie would be to channel those regrets into
something positive by helping out as you can, do a
kindness for a friend, a neighbor or even a stranger.
Friends, colleagues, and former students are invited to
share in the celebration of Marie's life on Wednesday,
Oct. 3, 2007, from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. at the OAKWOOD
RETIREMENT CENTER - WEST, 5205 Mineral Point Road.
Please enter the main entrance of the Heritage Building.
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MADISON - Bob R. "Boomer" Harris died
late Sunday morning following a brief illness. Harris is
best remembered for serving as head basketball coach at
three Madison high schools, West (1947-53), Central
(1957-69), and Memorial (1970-75). He also helped coach
prep football and, before that, enjoyed an exciting
coaching career as a United States Army Captain during
World War II,
having been the first Madison teacher drafted in 1941.
His Camp Grant basketball teams compiled a 58-6 record
over two seasons, and the 1942-43 club handed the famed
Illinois Whiz Kids their only defeat that season. He
also coached the Mitchell Convalescent Hospital football
team in California that played USC and UCLA junior
varsity squads in the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Following his discharge from the Army, Harris decided
against several other opportunities and opted for high
school coaching. Two of his West teams won Big Eight
championships and the 1951 Regents finished second to
Wisconsin Rapids in the WIAA State Tournament. A
conflict of philosophies at West resulted in the
transfer of Harris to Central in 1953, and he served as
assistant there until being named head coach in 1957. He
didn’t enjoy the same success at Central, but as usual,
got the most ability out of his players as well as
respect from all those who’s lives he touched. He led
Central out of the Big Eight Cellar in 1958 for the
first time in four years and was named Coach of the
Year. His 1963-64 team compiled a 10-4 conference
record, finished second and earned Harris another Coach
of the Year citation in the city. Harris said one of his
most enjoyable years was at Central in 1953 when he also
assisted coach Harold "Gus" Pollack with the football
team. "Then having coached my son,"Tuffy" (Robert
Harris) at Central was one of my most enjoyable
experiences," he once told an interviewer. When Central
closed, he moved to Memorial, retiring in 1975. He was
inducted into the Madison Pen and Mike Sports Hall of
Fame in June 1978. He was awarded the Madison Pen and
Mike Good Guy Award. He also was named Mr. Olympic in
1977 by the Madison Service Club Council. He was
inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaching
Association Hall of Fame in 1979. Harris was a product
of the "old
school," who taught absolutes to his pupils, emphasizing
there wasn’t a right and wrong way, but a "Harris way"
to live their lives. Discipline was a key word in his
vocabulary. Bus drivers used to say their buses were
cleaner when Harris teams got off after road trips, than
when they boarded. Harris credited his experiences as a
kid on the old Marquette playground, where the late
Scott Hake was the instructor, for inspiring his
interest in teaching and coaching. He was born May 9,
1915 in Chippewa Falls to Reverend and Mrs. Fred W.
Harris. His father was a Methodist minister who brought
his family to Madison when Bob was in fourth grade.
Harris graduated from Central High School and earned a
varsity letter in basketball at the University of
Wisconsin. playing for Harold "Bud" Foster. He worked
his way through the University at Toby and Moon’s
Restaurant, gaining other experience during his high
school years at Egan and Kelly’s Restaurant. He also
credits former East High teachers Morgan "Doc"
Gottschalk and Archie Morrow for aiding his coaching
career as well as former UW baseball coach Dynie
Mansfield and UW recreation director Pat Holmes. A 1937
University of Wisconsin graduate, Harris was one of only
three physical education majors in the class of 62 to
land a job during that Depression year. He went to work
in Madison’s public elementary schools. During summers,
he worked at Madison playgrounds and beaches,
supervising swimming programs on all Madison beaches for
many years until ill health forced his retirement in
1975. The old coach never put much stock in records,
championships or awards. He treasured as his greatest
"trophies" those former students and players who became
outstanding citizens in their respective communities.
Scores of those pupils never lost touch with him, and
many appreciated his positive influence on their lives
to this date. Bob and his wife, the former Ruth Meyers,
were married September 29, 1942. They became parents of
two daughters, Ruth A. Garner (Mark Gillingham) of
Portland, Oregon, and Betty J. Custer (J. Corkey) of
Madison; as well as a son, Robert B. Harris (Nancy) of
San Mateo, California. Bob was preceded in death by his
beloved wife, Ruth; his father, Frederick, and mother,
Estelle; his sister, Dorothy Steinweg and his brother,
Lawrence. He is survived by his three children, his two
sons-inlaw, and his daughter-in-law; two grandchildren
in Madison, Genevieve Harris Custer and James Corkey
Custer III; and his brother, Wilfred, of Madison. He
also leaves behind countless former students and
athletes, and teaching and sports colleagues who will
never forget that they knew "Boomer". Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 1993 at the
COMMUNITY OF HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 7118 Old
Sauk Road, where friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 1993. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Meritor Park
Hospital, whose dedicated staff cared for Bob in his
final days and supported his family; Hospice Care, Inc.,
who did the same for Bob’s wife; the Wisconsin Dance
Ensemble with whom Bob’s granddaughter dances; and the
Madison Midnight Basketball Program. Originally
published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 9,
1993
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William Marsh - Principal |
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87, died on Thursday, March 7, 1996 at Elder Haus, 5565
Burke Road, Madison, after an extended illness. Bill was
born on August 11, 1908 in the Methodist parsonage at
Downing, Wisconsin, to Reverend William E. and Evva
(Gillette) Marsh. He is survived by his wide of 60
years, the former Louise Dollison, whom he married on
June 23, 1935 at Wesley Foundation, the Methodist
Student Center at the UW-Madison where they had met. For
the past year and a half they have lived at the
Methodist Retirement Center, 110 S. Henry Street,
Madison. He is further survived by his loving children,
William Marsh, Jr. (Nancy), El Paso, Texas; David Marsh
(Maryalice), Studio City, California; Roger Marsh,
Chicago; and Carol (Rich) Walker, Madison. Bill adored
his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Todd (Vicki)
Marsh and their children, Anthony Self and Samuel Marsh,
Arlington, Texas; Kevin (Lori) Marsh and their children,
Maggie and William Marsh, La Porte, Texas; Myranda Marsh
(Colin Quint), La Crescenta, California; Celinda Marsh (Fiancee
Thomas Kelsey), Austin, Texas; Julia Marsh, Galesburg,
Illinois; and Daniel Marsh, Chicago, Illinois. The 60th
wedding anniversary weekend at the cottage last June was
a glorious family reunion with all 22 family members
present. Other survivors are a sister, Maude Melgaard,
Portland, Oregon; three sisters-in-law, many cousins,
nieces and nephews; and special friends and cottage
co-owners Phil and Jean Myers. Bill was preceded in
death by his parents; a daughter, Louise; four brothers,
Bernard, Earl, Waldo and Herbert; and a sister, Jane
Torpey. He grew up in Stevens Point and graduated from
Central State Teachers College (now UW-Stevens Point) in
1929 and lettered in football, basketball and track. He
received his Master of Philosophy degree from UW-Madison
in 1934. He taught social studies at Friendship and
Neenah before coming to Central High School in Madison
in 1937. The next 32 years in that building were happily
spent as classroom teacher, assistant principal, and
principal. After Central closed in 1969, Bill spent two
years as principal of West Junior High. When that school
also closed, he spent the last two years of his long
educational career as a grade principal at West High.
During 27 years of these active professional years, Bill
also served as Executive Secretary of the Southern
Wisconsin Education Association. Bill was a member of
First United Methodist Church, Madison Area Retired
Educators Association,
Wisconsin National Guard,
Downtown Kiwanis, Odana Golf and Bowling Bunch, and the
PTA. The Four Lakes Council of Boy Scouts of America
gave him the Silver Beaver award for 25 years of
volunteer service as cubmaster, scoutmaster, summer
program director, and counselor at Camp Tichora, and
vice president of the council. For 17 years was
president of Madison Neighborhood Centers board. He was
featured in "Know Your Madisonian" and received the 1949
Father of the Year award from the Madison Chamber of
Commerce. Bill loved the out of doors and vigorously
participate in a wide variety of sports. He was a superb
horseman and put himself through college teaching
riding. He especially treasured his time at the
Marquette County cottage on Pine Lake where he water
skiied until age 73. He has discovered the beauty of
that lake in 1948 when he served the fist of nine years
as summer manger of Pine Lake United Methodist Camp. He
served his church in many local activities, as Lay
Member of the Annual Conference, and president of the
conference Board of Trustees. As a lay preacher he
served the People’s United Methodist Church in Oregon,
Wisconsin for one year. Bill was an avid traveler and
camper with his family all over the North American
continent and journeyed to Europe and Australia. While
in Mexico, he was appalled by the rural poverty and
wonder how he could help. He later founded Leaf
Nutrient, Inc., which utilized the know-how of UW
agricultural research methods to help Mexican families
feed nutritious alfalfa products to their hungry
children. Kiwanis International honored his humanitarian
project with two monetary grants. The family wishes to
express its deep gratitude to many persons and agencies
for compassion during many difficult months. This
includes First United Methodist Church, Methodist
Retirement Center and Health Center, Meritor-Park
Hospital, Dr. Kim Petersen, Dr. Robert Bonebrake, the
Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Day Care at Dale
Heights Presbyterian Church, Metro Ride, Hospice Care,
and especially the caring staff and residents of Elder
Haus. We will never forget you, Amy, Ann, Jackie, Kathy,
Marcy, Maggie, Sheila and Tammy. The memorial service
will be held on Saturday, March 9, 1996 at 10:oo a.m. at
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 203 Wisconsin Avenue,
Madison. Reverend Joan Deming will officiate. The
cremains will be interred at a late date in the three
generation family plot at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to the church elevator
fund - a project dear to Bill’s heart for he had a
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Darleen McCormick - Teacher |
MADISON - Miss Darleen A. McCormick,
age 69, of 834 Ottawa Trail, died on Tuesday, November
4, 1980 at a local nursing home. Miss McCormick was born
on March 10, 1911 in Milwaukee. She was a graduate of
the Wisconsin School of Music and received a BA degree
in Kindergarten and Primary Education at Milwaukee State
Teachers College. She received a Masters Degree in Music
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before coming
to Madison, "Miss Mac" taught music at Montello,
Wisconsin Dells, and Cudahy. From 1947-1969 she was a
vocal music teacher at Central High School. From 1969
until her retirement, she taught at Sennett Middle
School. She was a former president of Phi Chapter of the
Delta Kappa Gamma and was the immediate past State
President of the Delta Kappa Gamma. Funeral services
will be held at the JOYCE FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Rd.,
at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7. Reverend Richard
Pritchard will officiate. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m.
on Thursday, November 6, at the Funeral Home. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories |
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We gather here, a class
once more
To reminiscence, like years before
Upon the days and joys we knew
Before our school-aged time was through
Yet, as we meet, with memories near
We think of those, always held dear -
Our friends and classmates, passed away
To be with God, every school day.
They sit at desks, resting on clouds
Surrounded by angelic crowds
Where they shall be forevermore
The friends and schoolmates we adore
They’ll be with us in every prayer
Until the day, we join them there
Within the walls of Heaven’s class
Where friendships formed shall always last.
Until that hour, we join again
An empty chair, we will maintain
In honor of the life-long bond
We forged with those, now passed beyond
The friends with whom we learned life’s truth
Whose bonds lasted far from our youth
And shall remain forever near
When we gather, year after year. |
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© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s
Poetry Collection
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