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Mary B. Kilps
FOX LAKE - Mary B. Kilps, 90, of Fox Lake, formerly of Merrimac, died on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at the Barrett House in Fox Lake.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Merrimac. The Rev. Lussier will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery, Merrimac.
Mrs. Kilps was born on Oct. 17, 1910, in Poland, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Sujecki. She was married
to Bernard Kilps.
Survivors include three children, Alice (Michael) Kintop, Fox Lake, Bernard Kilps, Green Bay, and Donald (Kathy) Kilps, Franklin; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, in 1985.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 4, from 10 a.m. until the time of service, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Merrimac.
The Redlin Funeral Home, Baraboo, is serving the family.
Ruth Baber
WAUPUN - Ruth "Mickey" Baber, 81, of 331 Bly St., Waupun, died on Friday, March 30, 2001, at the Christian Home, Waupun.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p.m., at Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun. The Rev. Kenneth Spence will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Mound cemetery, Waupun.
Mrs. Baber was born on July 31, 1919, in Waupun, the daughter of Albert and Agusta (Schellpfeffer) Kanzenbach. She was married
on Oct. 22, 1954, to Floyd F. Baber at Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun.
Mrs. Baber was a lifelong resident of Waupun and was a member of Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun. She was employed with National Rivet for over 30 years.
Survivors include one sister, Valerie M. Mucha, Beaver Dam; one sister-in-law, Grace Wilson, Waupun; one brother-in-law, Ed Reitmeyer, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd, on May 26, 1997; two brothers, Ruben and Roland; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Reitmeyer, and one brother-in-law, Glen Wilson.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 3, from 1:15 p.m. until the time of service at Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun.
A memorial fund is being established in Ruth's name. The Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun, is serving the family.
Ronald R. Tiedt
Ronald R. Tiedt, 55, of Beaver Dam, died on Friday, March 31, 2001, at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Daniel Massie will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic cemetery, Beaver Dam.
Mr. Tiedt was born on Oct. 10, 1945, in Beaver Dam, the son of Lester and Mabel (Duncan) Tiedt. He was married
on Nov. 8, 1974, to Carol Norenberg in Beaver Dam.
Mr. Tiedt was a 1963 graduate of Fall River High School. He was employed at AmeriGas for the past 35 years, starting as a serviceman and working his way to regional manager. He loved to hunt, especially deer hunting with his bow.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Tiedt, Beaver Dam; one daughter, Stacey (fiancee Javier Tarpey) Tiedt, Highland Park, Ill.; one son, Randall Tiedt, Beaver Dam; mother, Mabel (Emerson) Schley, Beaver Dam; three brothers, Les (Gail) Tiedt, Burnett, Robert (Jean) Tiedt, Fond du Lac, and Gary (Sandi) Tiedt, Beaver Dam; mother-in-law, Henrietta Norenberg, Beaver Dam; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Tiedt, and father-in-law, Raymond Norenberg.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 3, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., and on Wednesday, April 4, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home.
Lucille Dietz
Lucille Dietz, 79, of the Beaver Dam Care Center, died on Sunday, April 1, 2001, at the center.
There will be no visitation. Private family services will be held.
Mrs. Dietz was born on Sept. 5, 1921, the daughter of Garhardt and Martha (Johnson) Schiradelly. She was married
on Sept. 20, 1941, in Sandwich, Ill., to Leonard Dietz Sr.
Mrs. Dietz was a homemaker. She was a life-long resident of Beaver Dam, living at the Beaver Dam Care Center for the last 15 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Corrine Christman, Beaver Dam; two sons, Leonard Dietz Jr., Beaver Dam, and Dennis (Virginia) Dietz, Texas; two brothers, Westly Schiradelly, Watertown, and Stanley Schiradelly, Illinois; four sisters, Francis (Donald) Rohn, Columbus, Bernice Smith, Florence Davis and Myrtle Davis, all of Florida; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Leonard, in 1970.
The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
Inez E. Ranich
Inez E. Ranich, 85, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Fox Lake, died, Monday, April 2, 2001, at the Hillside Manor, Beaver Dam.
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Ranich was born on Oct. 26, 1915 in Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Jenny Michela. She was married
on Nov. 21, 1947, in Milwaukee, to Dewey Ranich.
After Mrs. Ranich graduated from high school, she furthered her education in nursing. She was employed with the city of West Allis as a registered nurse in the Public Health Department. She served her country in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant, stationed in San Francisco, Calif. Following her and her husband's retirement, they moved to the city of Fox Lake where they resided for many years. They moved to the city of Beaver Dam in 1999. She was a member of Annunciation Parish, Fox Lake, and Christian Mothers. She was a member of the Fox Lake American Legion Auxiliary Unit 521 and the Fox Lake Women's Club. She loved to play cards with her friends and make crafts.
Survivors include her husband, Dewey, Beaver Dam; one sister, Joan Kline, Glendale, one brother, Bob (Joslene) Michela, Texas; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Libby and Cynthia, and one brother, Al.
The Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home, Fox Lake, is serving the family.
Esther A. Barchus
WAUPUN - Esther A. Barchus, 91, of Waupun, formerly of Fox Lake, died on Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m., at Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun. The Revs. Kenneth Loehrke and Kenneth Spence will officiate. Burial will be in Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield.
Mrs. Barchus was born on Dec. 14, 1909, in Lannon, the daughter of Math and Carrie (Roebel) Burg. She was married
to Lester G. Barchus in Milwaukee, on April 3, 1929.
Mrs. Barchus worked at the United States Post Office in downtown Milwaukee for several years. After living in Milwaukee for many years, Esther and her husband moved to the Fox Lake and Waupun areas to enjoy their retirement years. She was a member of Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun.
Survivors include two children, Lester (Sharon) Barchus Jr., Waterford, and Carol (Joseph) Endisch, Theresa; seven grandchildren, Jeanne (Kevin) Davison, Grafton, Judy Limbach, Fredonia, Brad Barchus, Crystal Lake, Ill., Brian (Laurie) Barchus, Sun Prairie, Tim (Cathy) Endisch, Muskego, Dave (Lauri) Endisch, Sussex, and Bruce (Monica) Barchus, Delafield; 18 great-grandchildren and two-great-great-grandchildren; one nephew, Bob (Polly) Leigh, Hawaii; and nieces, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two grandsons, Stephen Endisch and Thomas Endisch; one brother and two sisters.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 4, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun.
Memorials may be made to Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun.
Ray Suttles
ALDIE, Va. - Raymond Herschel Suttles, 77, died on Sunday, April 1, 2001 at the home of Jim Berger and Jamie Walker, Aldie VA. Ray was there to present Palauan artifacts that he saved since his 1949-50 Navy assignment as part of the administration of the Pacific Trust Territory, based on Koror. On Friday, March 31, like a grandparent affectionately passing on family heritage, Ray presented to Hersey Kyota, Ambassador of the Republic of Palau, the symbol of Palauan authority that the high chiefs of Palau presented to the Navy in 1949. The 18-inch stool is carved from a single piece of mahogany and inlaid with tortoise shell. Free-standing, grass skirted women dance at the four corners of the earth to support the royal seat. Ray fascinated the ambassador and his staff with his stories, his knowledge of Palau and his grasp of the language.
Ray entered the Navy as a seaman in 1941 and left as a LT. (jg) . He was part of the first Naval ROTC class at University of Southern California, where he earned a B.S. in naval sciences. In 1954, he resigned his commission to work as an engineer for Douglas Aircraft, Convair Astronautics and General Dynamics in Los Angeles.
In 1962, Ray and his wife, Pat, started the West Coast division of Educators Progress Service, an educational publishing company. In 1969, Ray and Pat took over the parent company in Randolph, Wis. Ray retired in 1982, but used his direct mail knowledge to support several religious organizations, most recently the Franciscan Friars.
Ray was a member of Kiwanis International - Lt. Governor (1971/72), director of Fox Lake Gulf Club, asst. district commissioner of Boy Scouts of America San Diego Council, president of Randolph Centennial Corp., committee member (Industry-Education Cooperation) of American Personnel and Guidance Association,
Committee member (Postal Task Force) Association of Media Producers. Ray was a member of Mensa and Intertel, I.S.P.E. and the Triple Nine Society. Crossword puzzles, poetry and humor were his passions. Ray was a voracious reader. His book collection was limited only by the size of his apartment.
Ray is survived by three children and their families: Steve and his sons, Christopher and Jonathan of Las Vegas, Nev.; Kathy and Richard Nehmer and their three sons, Ryan, Shaun and Brandon, in Randolph, Wis., and Nancy and David Britton and their four children, Taylor, Erin, Austin and Hannah, in Lafayette, Ind. Ray is survived by two sisters and a brother. His humor and camaraderie will be missed by Chuck Jones and many other close friends in his hometown, St. Louis, MO.
Clinton G. Rux
Clinton G. "Chub" Rux, 71, of W8663 Peachey Road, Beaver Dam, died on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at 11 a.m., at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. The Rev. David Bode will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery, Beaver Dam. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the John E. Miller American Legion Post No. 146, of Beaver Dam.
Mr. Rux was born on March 29, 1930, in Beaver Dam, the son of Otto and Lydia Rux. He was married
on Aug. 6, 1955, to Joan Mohr.
Mr. Rux was employed as a union carpenter for many years. He was a member of St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran church, Beaver Dam. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Rux, Beaver Dam three daughters, Cindy (Keith) Eich, West Bend, Valerie Rux, Fox Lake, and Roxanne Kading, Madison; two grandsons; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bob, Art and Howard, and one sister, Margaret.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 3, from 9 a.m. until the time of service, at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam.
Memorials may be made to the St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church general deficit fund.
The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
Dolores E. Scharschmidt
MARKESAN - Dolores E. Scharschmidt, 76, of rural Markesan, passed to eternal glory on Monday, April 2, 2001, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held on Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, Markesan. The Rev. Jason Jobs will officiate. Burial will be in the Markesan cemetery.
Mrs. Scharschmidt was born on May 30, 1924, the daughter of William H. and Emma M. (Wolff) Ziebell. She was joined in holy matrimony on Sept 25, 1943, to Felix Alexander Scharschmidt Jr. at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, by the Rev. L.C. Kirst.
Mrs. Scharschmidt was received into God's grace through baptism at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church and continued through grade school in their parochial school. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1942. She and her husband were lifelong dairy farmers in the Markesan area, retiring to their new home near the lake in 1975. She had a wonderful gift for gardening, starting a small orchard and growing vegetables and berries that she shared with friends and family. Her green thumb was obvious in the glorious flowers in their yard throughout the seasons. In later years, she became interested in chickens, and kept a small flock of several exotic breeds. Her pride and joy, however, were her Aracaunas, which lay blue and green "Easter" eggs. She also had a talent for handiwork, and was proficient in crocheting, tatting lace, needlepoint and sewing. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Markesan. Her wry wit and distinctive hats will be sadly missed, as will her hallmark comment, "Momma loves."
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Felix Scharschmidt Jr., Markesan; one son, Michael (Rosie) Scharschmidt, Markesan; three daughters, Diane (Gary) Iverson, and Gayle (Wayne) Schultz, both of Markesan, and Linda (Richard) Green, Mequon; six beloved grandchildren, April and Cherie Scharschmidt, and Sara and Douglas Schultz, all of Markesan, James (Chantel) Iverson Sr., Waupun, and Joseph Iverson, Oxford; one great-grandson, James Iverson Jr.; one step-great-granddaughter, Dana Munro, Waupun; two brothers, Orrin (Edna) Ziebell, Markesan, and Robert (Arlene) Ziebell, Ripon; one sister, Marion Plato, Wautoma; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harvey Ziebell; two sisters, Norma (Vlias) Ziebell, Beaver Dam, and Janet (Richard) Schreier, Caledonia, and one infant son, James Peter.
Friends may call on Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Wachholz Family Funeral Home, Markesan, and on Friday, April 6, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at St. John's Lutheran Church, Markesan.
Memorials may be made to the Lung Association.
The Wachholz Family Funeral Home, Markesan, is serving the family.
Dr. Dean F. Held
HORICON - Dr. Dean F. Held, 66, of Horicon, died on Monday, April 2, 2001, at his home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m., at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Neosho. The Rev. Russel Stommel will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bartholomew cemetery, Rubicon.
Dr. Held was born on Jan. 31, 1935, in Hartford, the son of Edgar and Mary (Kohler) Dean. He was married
in 1962, to Mary Uhing at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Neosho.
Dr. Held graduated from Hartford High School in 1953. He received his bachelor's degree in education from UW-Whitewater and his master's degree from UW-Platteville. He received his Ph.D. in learning disabilities from Iowa State University in 1974. He worked as a school teacher and a principal. He taught at UW-Superior from 1975 to 1977. In 1977, he moved with his family to Albatin, Saudi Arabia, and worked as a principal at King Khalid Military City International School. He then accepted a teaching position at King Faisal University. He returned to the United States to teach at UW-Superior until he retired in 1999.
Survivors include one daughter, Kayla (Jim) Pope, Arlington, Va.; one son, David (Helen) Held, Beaver Dam; one grandson, Joe Held; two sisters, Lois Gourlie, Neosho, and Kathy Geoffroy, Horicon; two brothers, Jerry Held, Neosho, and Raymond (Ann) Held, Milwaukee; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Daniel Held, in 1986, and one brother, Kenneth.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 7, from noon until the time of service at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Neosho.
Memorials may be made to Wisconsin Right to Life.
The Shimon Funeral Home, Hartford, is serving the family.
