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Armstrong, Robert L.
MADISON - Robert L. Armstrong, age 61, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg. He was born on Aug. 23, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Kenneth G. Armstrong and Mabel Ruth Novell. He married
Genevieve Bagley in July 1970 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He is survived by three sons, Robert L. Armstrong, Shawn (Denise) and Michael (Jessica) Armstrong of Madison; three grandchildren; six step-children, Roland (Mary) Bagley of Stoughton, Vern (Christine) Bagley of Stoughton, Cynthia Bagley McCarthy and Linda (Richard) of Marshall, Debra Bagley of Fort Atkinson, and Frank L. Bagley Jr. of Florida; and eight step-grandchildren, Jeff (Dana) Bagley of Madison, Craig (Trista) Bagley of Jefferson, Jeanie, Heather and Cynthia Bagle of Fort Atkinson, Tory Bagley of Stoughton, Shannon Bagley of Milwaukee, and April Bagley of Stoughton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Bagley Armstrong. Ryan Funeral is assisting the family.
Braley, Patricia
STOUGHTON - Patricia Vedvig Braley, age 53, passed away at her home in rural Stoughton on Sunday, July 27, 2008, with her beloved husband Mike at her side. Pat was the daughter of the late Matthew and Syneva (Markley) Vedvig; and the beloved sister of Rich (Susan Waters) and of Eugene (Betty). She will be sadly missed by the Dave and Elaine Braley family of Monona, many dear friends, and her former colleagues of the Educational Communications Board of Madison. Memorial services are being planned, and
Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W. Prospect Ave. Stoughton (608) 873-9244
Caldwell, Christopher
OREGON - Christopher L. Caldwell, age 37, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2008. He was born on May 12, 1971, the son of Loren and Donna (Tournade) Caldwell. Chris grew up in Warrens where his mother and a group of her friends were the first to host an annual gathering in their backyard, which has since grown to be the Warrens Cranberry Festival. He attended high school at LaFollette and graduated from the Wisconsin School of Electronics. Chris started his career at the Gordon Flesch Company in Madison. On July 16, 1994, he married
Heidi Richmond. Together they moved to Texas where Chris worked at EDS in Plano, then went on to work for Micrografx. In 1997 Chris and Heidi welcomed their son, Trevor. The family moved to Oregon, and Chris began working at Home Savings Bank in Madison, starting as a computer support technician and working his way up to chief technology officer. At the end of 2007, Chris decided to pursue his own computer consulting company. The most important part of Chris' life was his son, Trevor. They shared many common interests, including computers and technology. Chris enjoyed yearly trips with his sisters, all over the world, their favorite destination being Hawaii. Chris is survived by his son, Trevor; his ex-wife, friend and Trevor's mom, Heidi Caldwell; sister, Shirley (Scott) Burwell; nephew, James Michael Krier; his companion, Sandra Blaustein; his beloved canine companion, Razor; and many relatives and friends. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Jan Ammerman. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at INFORMED CHOICE FUNERAL HOME, 5801 Highway 51, McFarland. Friends may greet the family from 5 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday. Thank you to everyone for your care and support during this time.
Informed Choice Funeral and Cremation Alternatives 5801 Highway 51 McFarland (608) 838-0536
Campbell, Rose Mary
MADISON - Rose Mary Campbell, age 74, passed away and joined her husband, Harold on Friday, July 25, 2008. Rose was born on June 7, 1934, in Williamsport, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Bartholmew) Jenks. She married
Harold Campbell on Aug. 11, 1951. Rose was an avid reader and enjoyed watching WWF wrestling. She was a past volunteer in the RSVP program at Lindbergh Elementary School for many years. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and being able to watch over the grandchildren. She is survived by her four children, Harold "Gene" Campbell Jr. of Williamsport, Pa., Kathy (Earl) Winder of Madison, Sally (Todd) Kramer of Lodi, and Gary Campbell of Madison; seven grandchildren, Kellie, Sarah, Erik, Alesha, Ryan, LeAnne and Alison; two great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Emma; two brothers, Joseph Jenks of Williamsport, Pa., and Robert (Lillian) Jenks of Reading, Pa.; a dear friend, Sally Ireland of S. Williamsport, Pa.; many nieces and nephews; and her pet dog, Jigs Campbell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold in 2006; and a brother, Charles Jenks. Memorial services will be held at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Amstutz officiating. A visitation will also be held on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Private burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorials be made to the Lindbergh Elementary School, 4500 Kennedy Road, Madison, WI 53704.
Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257
Capps, Cheryl L. (Dickie)
MADISON - Cheryl L. (Dickie) Capps, age 54, lost her life to cancer on Monday, July 28, 2008, at HospiceCare Inc. She was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Baraboo, the daughter of Duane and Donna (Waffenschmidt) Dickie. Cheryl graduated from Baraboo High School in 1971 and Madison Area Technical College in 1973. She was united in marriage to Larry Capps on Oct. 12, 1974, in Baraboo. Cheryl was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light as a stenographer. After taking a break to raise her children, she went to work for the Madison Public School System and maintained records for special education. She was an active member of Monona Oaks Church, serving as a church pianist and published the Monona Oaks newsletter. Cheryl was a mother who faithfully followed her sons through all their activities. She was involved with the concession stand at Kennedy Little League. She had a gift of hospitality and was known for her chocolate chip bars. Cheryl was an avid sports fan and loved to read. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Larry; two sons, Brenden (Jessica) and Mathew; a granddaughter, Teya; her parents; three sisters, Linda (David) Trager, Diane (Scott) Molengraft and Joni (Cyril) Ramsey; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at MONONA OAKS CHURCH, 6200 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, with Pastor William Bartz presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Thursday, July 31, 2008, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UW-Oncology Clinic or HospiceCare Inc. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Glenn Liu and the other doctors and nurses at the UW Oncology Clinic.
Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420
Fox, Virginia Mae
DEFOREST - Virginia Mae Fox, age 77, passed away from complications of lung cancer on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on Nov. 17, 1930, the daughter of Mr. Rose and wife Irmgard. She grew up in the village of Eden. Virginia graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac. She was united in marriage to Marvin E. Fox, divorced after 15 years and raised two sons in rural DeForest. Virginia was employed at Eastern Airline, Sears and Roebuck and retired from American Family Insurance. During her life she enjoyed African violets, orchids, bowling, golf, UW Badgers, Green Bay Packers and song birds. Virginia is survived by her sons, Randell (Elaine) Fox and Steven (girlfriend, Amanda Soileau and child, Sef Fox) Fox; a brother, Kenneth Rose; a sister, Carol Jean (Dale) Batterman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at LORD OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 105 Paradise Circle, DeForest, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Ewings officiating. Burial will follow at Norway Grove cemetery in DeForest. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service.
Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6924 Lake Road Windsor/ DeForest Chapel (608) 846-4250
Keenan, Dr. Dorothy M.
MADISON/ OREGON/ CARBONDALE, ILL. - Dr. Dorothy M. Keenan, age 87, died on Sunday, July 27, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. A full obituary will appear in the paper on Wednesday.
Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Centers 431 Soden Drive (608) 835-3515
Meacham, Steven James
LONE ROCK - Steven James Meacham, age 61, of Lone Rock, passed away in his home on Sunday, July 27, 2008, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Rice Lake, the son of Walter and Marion (Walls) Meacham. On June 13, 1965, he married
Barbara G. Osley in Sparta. Steve was a 1965 graduate of Melrose High School. There he was active in many sporting events and met his kind hearted wife, Barbara, who was able to take his quick wit, odd sense of humor, and sometimes ornery ways with a grain of salt! Steve did many things in his life; his family owned and operated the A and W Root Beer Stand in Sparta, worked as a turkey farmer, worked for the village of Wilton, worked in a feed mill and later co-owned a feed mill in Viola, dabbled in real estate, drove semi-truck for Kemps, and did janitorial work for the UW system. His hobbies were many, but mostly he was an outdoor sportsman that included hunting and fishing with his brother, Mark, brother-in-law, Chuck, and friend, Russ. He never minded that his two sons-in-law, (Dave and Rod) could fix all the things that he couldn't. He was also an avid gardener, tree grower, and grass grower. But nothing could compare to his spending special time with his five grandchildren. Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara Meacham of Lone Rock; mother, Marion Meacham of Black River Falls; two daughters, Jan (Rod) Sherwood of Tomah, and Gwen (Dave) Gilbertson of Spring Green; five grandchildren, Cole, Alyssa Sherwood of Tomah, and Erik, Alex and Rebecca Gilbertson of Spring Green; a brother, Dr. Mark Meacham of Marathon; and three sisters, Dr. Marion Hemstrom-Krainess of Dallas, Texas, Professor Kitty Meacham of Toronto, Canada, and Ann Thayer of Kendall. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Walter Meacham. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL in Richland Center. The Rev. Steven C. Schneider will officiate with burial in the Lone Rock cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and also on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Pratt Funeral Service assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.prattfuneralservice.com.
Mester, Joshua E.
MINERAL POINT - Joshua E. "Frog" Mester, age 24, of Mineral Point, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on Feb. 3, 1984, the son Bill and Chris (Pluemer) Mester. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 2002. He attended two years of college at Central Michigan. He was presently employed at Northland Explosive Company in Mineral Point. He enjoyed wrestling, snowmobiling, golfing, motorcycling, and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Josh enjoyed life to the fullest! He is survived by his parents, Bill and Chris Mester of Mineral Point; a brother, Jason Mester of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Kristen Mester of Ridgeway; a special friend, Kelsey Jabs of Barneveld; his grandparents, Hubert (Joyce) Mester of Belmont, and Baldy (Bertie Miller) Pluemer of Mineral Point; and many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Mester in February 2007; his grandmother, Millie Pluemer in August 1997; an uncle, Wayne Mester in June 2002; and other close relatives. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 3 p.m. at ST. MARY'S/ ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Mineral Point. Burial will be in the Shalom Baptist cemetery on County A in rural Mineral Point. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at ST. MARY'S/ ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Northland Explosive Company immediately following the burial.
Gorgen Funeral Home 310 Ridge St. Mineral Point (608) 987-3421
O'Meara, Richard J.
OMAHA, NEB. - Richard J. O'Meara, age 83, of Omaha, Neb., was born on Jan. 26, 1925, in Monroe, died on July 27, 2008, at his home in Omaha, Neb. He is preceded in death by wife, Lois P. O'Meara. Richard is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Ross Jernstrom; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Laura O'Meara; grandson, Jay Jernstrom; granddaughters, Holly Jernstrom, Kaylie O'Meara and Kristi O'Meara, all of Omaha; and brother, Robert O'Meara of Milwaukee. A Vigil Service will be held on Wednesday, 7 p.m., ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH, Omaha, Neb. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, 10:30 a.m., ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH. Interment will be Resurrection cemetery, Omaha, Neb., with full military honors. Memorials to St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church or Catholic Charities.
