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Brustman, Robert, age 70 died peacefully at Hospice Care on Friday, August 24, 2001. Bob was born in Oshkosh, WI on July 7, 1931 to Walter and Amelia (Christensen) Brustman. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1949. He was a former member of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and an Eagle Scout. Bob married
Lois A. Schmidmayr on July 31, 1954. He worked for the University of Wisconsin, retiring from the purchasing department after 35 years of service to the state. Bob enjoyed playing and umpiring slow pitch softball with the city of Madison Recreation Leagues. He was an avid square and round dancer, with his wife Lois, for 50 years. He sang in the Capitol City Chordsmen barbershop chorus and in the Saint Maria Goretti choirs. Bob was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church for 40 years. He and Lois enjoyed their summer home at Pioneer Park, Lake Delton. He also volunteered for the American Red Cross. As an organ transplant recipient, Bob and his family will be eternally gratefully for the “gift of life” given to him 5 years ago by his donor Melanie and her family, as well as the transplant team at U.W. Hospital. Bob is survived by his wife Lois, his daughter Ann (Paul) Starkey of Ossian, IN, his son David of Los Angeles, CA, his grandchildren, Jessica and Benjamin Starkey, his brother Dick (Doris) of Richland Center, his sister, Lois (Ron) Heidner of Buena Park, CA, nephews, grand-nephews and a grand-niece. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Jim and his parents. Friends may call at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, on Sunday, August 26, 2001 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. where a scripture service will be held at 7:30 P.M. A Mass in celebration of Bob’s life will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 27, 2001, with Msgr. Michael Burke officiating. Entombment will be at Roselawn memorial Park cemetery. Memorial may be made to St. Maria Goretti parish, the
Burmester, William C., age 36, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of friends and family on Thursday, August 16, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was the first-born son of Neil and Sallie (Quinn) Burmester, born in Monroe, WI on November 28, 1964. He graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1983, Bill attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. After obtaining his degree in Communications in 1988, Bill worked in a series of sales positions until 1991 when he started American Trailer Sales. Bill married
Michelle Castillo on October 10, 1998. He is survived by his loving wife Michelle L. Burmester; his mother Sallie L. Burmester of Middleton; his two brothers, James B. (Nikki Eddy) of DeForest, and Robert C. (Susan) of Madison; and a niece, Alexa. Numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends also survive him. His father Neil preceded him in death. Bills family would like to thank everyone who visited and provided support to them. A very special thank you to Michelle’s parents, Nancy and Mike Castillo, for helping Michelle care for Bill and making his last days as comfortable as possible. Thanks also to Bills, cousins, extended family and friends for all of their love and support throughout Bills illness, and the crew at American Trailer Sales. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Middleton, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Care, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.
Dorsey, Andrew “Andy”. Our beloved son and brother Andrew (Andy) Dorsey age 23, passed away suddenly on August 13th, 2001, as a result of a ruptured brain aneurysm, at the Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley, CA, with his family at his side. Andy was born in Madison, WI, where he attended Falk Elementary, Orchard Ridge Middle, and Memorial High Schools. Andy graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, majoring in Chemistry and German, with the highest honors. While at the University Andy spent a year abroad studying German at the University of Freiburg, Germany. Last August, Andy moved to Berkeley, to pursue graduate studies in organic chemistry at the University of Berkeley, CA. Andy loved his family and friends very much. He was loving, caring, thoughtful, and kind. He was very helpful, always putting others ahead of himself. Andy enjoyed the simple life and the beauty of nature. Andy is survived by his parents, Dr. David and Klara Dorsey, of Madison, and by his sister, Dr. Sarah Dorsey, of Cleveland. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at St.Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 5313 Flad Ave. Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday, August 28th, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 295 Cambridge St., Old Forge Realty Bldg. Boston, MA 02114 or to your favorite charity. Andy, you will be missed dearly by all. You will be in our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers forever.
We love you forever, Mom and Dad and Sarah.
Drewsen, Chase G., age 16 was welcomed home to the loving arms of God on Tuesday, August, 28, 2001 after a long struggle with depression. Chase was born on April 9, 1985 in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving parents Greg and Sherry Drewsen, a brother Nick and a sister Whitney, paternal grandmother Dolly Drewsen, maternal grandparents, Jerry and Kay Young. Aunts, uncles and cousins; Tim and Ann Lawler and Christopher and Meredith; Mark and Donna Staples and Emily; Laurie Drewsen; Drs Larry and Suzanne Drewsen, Mitchell, Camryn and Jack; Todd and Connie Schrom, Amanda, Jessica, Abby, Michael; Len and Maureen Drewsen; Randall and Kathy Jaeger, Logan, Austin; Greg and Deb Jones and Allison and Michael. Chase is also survived by many friends who along with his family loved and supported him throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Curley Drewsen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 1, 2001 at the SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 502 Mark Drive, Verona with Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 31, 2001 at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, Madison, and also from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Edgewood High School – counseling department. The Edgewood Community was one where Chase found care and acceptance. Memorials may also be sent to Fishing Unlimited – Tomahawk Chapter. Chase had a passion for Northern Wisconsin and fishing.
Foley, Gerald Michael, age 81, formerly of Janesville and Verona died Sunday May 20, 2001. He was born in Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada on December 4, 1919. He served in the United States Air Force in World War II as a Radio-Gunner on a B 25 Bomber in the 321st Bombardment Group. He flew fifty-two missions in Africa, Sicily, Italy, and throughout the Southern European Theatre in the 12th Air Force. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars for the Tunisian, Sicilian, and Italian Campaigns. He received the Air Medal, Eighth Oak Leaf Cluster; European African and Middle East Campaign Ribbon; and the Distinguished Unit Badge. He returned to the states as a Combat Trainer at Truax Field in Madison. He married
the former Ruth Ryan on June 17, 1944. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1949, with a Bachelors in Business Administration. He was a resident of Janesville from 1949 - 1995. He then moved near his grandchildren in Verona and lived there through April of this year. He worked in the family highway construction industry throughout his career with P. W. Ryan Construction Co., Robert W. Ryan Construction Co., and Ryan Inc. located in Janesville. He is survived by his daughter, Maureen Foley of Milwaukee, son Robert (Shawn) of Atlanta, and son Michael (Barbara) of Madison; five grandchildren plus twins expected in September and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Irene Foley and his beloved wife Ruth Ryan Foley. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Health Care Center for their compassionate care of Dad and Grandpa. A private memorial service will be held for the immediate family. Memorials can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
Geiger, Donald Henry, age 85, died on Tuesday evening, June 19, 2001. Donald, a life time resident of Verona, was born November 10, 1915 to Henry and Rose (Andrea) Geiger. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Loretta. He loved having his family visit him, the garden and playing cards in later years. Donald was a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, #531. He served on the School Board for 25 years, the Farm Bureau Board and Board of Directors for Danco F.S. Donald also delivered meals on wheels, helped transport goods for St. Vincent DePaul, along with many other charitable works. Survivors include his five children, Rose Ellen Geiger, of Neshkoro, JoAnn Frederickson, of Madison, Donna (Victor) Tortorici, of Verona, Virginia Geiger, of Dodgeville, and Paul Geiger, of Verona, five grandchildren, Dee Ripp, Darla Steinborn, Lori (Steve) Frederickson, Lee (Chris) Frederickson and Paulette Berg, and ten great-grandchildren, his sister, Ester Baach, of Michigan, his brother, Richard (Beth) Geiger, of Oregon and his sister-in-law, Elaine Geiger, of Verona. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his sister Pearl Pertzborn, his brother Marvin Geiger and a great-grandchild, Danial Stevens. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Verona, Wi. at l0:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2001, with Father John G. Stillmank officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2001 at the JOYCE-RYAN VERONA FUNERAL HOME, 118 N. Franklin St., Verona, Wi. where a prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Andrew’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Madison, Wisconsin 53711.
Haak, Hildegarde Angeline, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2001, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was a lifelong Madison resident. Hildegarde attended St. James Catholic Grade School and West High School, graduating in 1931. She worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for over 40 years and retired as office manager in 1976. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, serving as Director for the Resurrection (Funeral) Choir, and coordinator of the vineyards senior program for many years. She was a member of Madison Catholic Women’s Club, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the National Order of Foresters. Hildegarde will be deeply missed. She is lovingly survived by her brother, Frances E. (Berenice H.) Quinn of Potomac, Maryland and their three sons, Richard (Diane) of San Diego, California, Ronald (Sharon) of Potomac, Maryland, and Randall of Washington, D.C. She is also survived by numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen (Newel) Haak and her sister Clara. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 14, 2001 at BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2131 Rowley Ave, Madison, WI. Burial will be in Resurrection Catholic cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the church.
Hainke, Arlene C., age 88 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Middleton Village Nursing Home. Arlene was born on July 25, 1912 in Richland County, WI the daughter of Orrin and Berda Robbins. She moved to Milwaukee in 1930, and in May 1948 she married
Alvin Hainke. Arlene wrote poems to raise money to sell war bonds during WW II. Arlene was a devoted homemaker and mother. Survivors include her daughter: Louanne (Glenn) Szejna of Madison; two granddaughters: Allison and Stephanie of Madison; one brother Harold Robbins of Waterford, WI; a special nephew, Gerald Gaetske, a special friend Odessa Kruckenberg, and other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin in 1996, 2 sisters, Maymie and Lula, and 2 brothers, Harvey and Elmer. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Monday, July 23, 2001 at the Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, WI, with Pastor Deborah Dean and Pastor Winton Boyd officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. until the service at 12:00 P.M. (noon) on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ. The family would like to thank members of Orchard Ridge UCC with special thanks to Pastor Winton Boyd, Pastor Deborah Dean, Barb and John Olsen, Cherie and Bruce Olsen and Gretchen, Collin, Grace, and Isaac Olson. Miss me a little – but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me – but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, A step on the road to home.
Hanson, Scott Carl, age 37 died on June 11, 2001from complications of Juvenile Diabetes. He was born on November 1, 1963 the son of Donald and Karen (Moe) Hanson in Madison, WI. He graduated from JMM High School in 1982 and attended University of Stevens Point. Scott was a 1987 graduate from Wisconsin School of Electronics and at the top of class. Scott was a resident of Grinnell, Iowa and was employed by Iowa Telecom as an electronics technician. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports and he especially loved the Cubs. Scott is survived by his parents: Don and Karen Hanson of Madison, WI, his brother Steve Hanson of Cross Plains, WI, his sister Tami Munroe of Naperville, IL, nephews: Alex, Chase, and Spencer Munroe of Naperville, IL. His uncles: Odin (Alice) Hanson, Robert Hanson and Karl (Carol) Moe. Aunts: Alma Manion and Bonnie Sampson. And numerous cousins. Scott was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Mina Hanson and maternal grandparents, Carl and Alma Moe and a brother-in-law, Jeff Munroe. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 15, 2001 at the Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd., Madison. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Midvale Community Lutheran Church.
Hanus, Mary Lou (Kirwan), age 74 died peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2001 at the Don and Marilyn Hospice Center. She was born on August 1, 1926 in Fargo, North Dakota. Mary Lou grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from St. Catherine College School of Nursing in 1947. She married
Robert Hanus in 1948 and lived in Wisconsin the rest of her life. Mary Lou was an active member of St. Paul Parish, Genesee Depot for 34 years, serving as President of Christian Mothers, Coordinator of Renew program, Parish Council member and Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and her flower gardens. Her family and church were the center of her life. Mary Lou was the loving wife and best friend of Robert for 53 years. Beloved mother of Michael (Susan) of Milwaukee, Rita (Robert) Pultz of Madison, Carol (John) Carr of Madison, Leo (Terry) of Tipp City, Ohio, Joseph (Denise) of West Point, New York and Daniel of Seattle, Washington. Dear grandmother of Ben, Julie and Beth Hanus, Nicky and Kelly Hanus, George, Jack and Katie Carr, and Anna Hanus. She is further survived by cousins and many good friends. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, and her son Gregory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 18, 2001 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Hwy 83 and D, Genesee Depot, WI with the Very Rev. Robert D. Gosma officiating. Burial will be held at St. Paul’s cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the: St. Paul School Library, Human Concerns projects or Women’s Shelters of Waukesha.
