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Burchette, John M.
MADISON - John M. Burchette, age 52, died unexpectedly Monday, March 5, 2001, in Madison. He was born June 25, 1948, in Madison, the son of Robert and Margaret (Longfield) Burchette. He had been a custodian at the Senior Center in Madison, and was better known for his involvement in the Willy Street community, where he was well known by friends as Z.Z. Survivors include his son, Erin of Madison; two brothers, Bob and Joseph; a sister, Sandy; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Connie and Judy. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, March 9, 2001, at SCHROEDER-CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave., where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. Bryan Peterson will officiate.
Conroy, William V.
MADISON/FLORIDA - William V. Conroy, age 49, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Florida. He graduated from Waubonsee College with a degree in computer science. He also attended the Aviation Technology School at Southern Illinois University. He owned South Florida Data Company, a company specializing in golf handicaps for country clubs. He loved fishing, hunting and target shooting, and was nicknamed Packer Billy because of his strong support of the Green Bay Packers. He was an avid pilot and flew his own plane. He is survived by his loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Conroy; and many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins in Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services will be held in the chapel of RESURRECTION cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin, (608) 238-5561, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 9, 2001.
Droster, Lillian M.
STOUGHTON - Lillian M. Droster, age 97, of Stoughton, formerly of Monona, died on Monday, March 5, 2001, at Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born on October 12, 1903, in Monroe, the daughter of John and Sarah Clark. Lillian married
Paul Droster in 1942; he preceded her in death in 1972. She worked for the Department of Transportation, and prior to that University Hospital, Madison. Lillian is survived by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the NAZARETH HOUSE CHAPEL, 814 Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2001, with Father Gerard Healy presiding. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Monroe. Friends may call at the chapel from 10:45 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Home, Highway 51 North at Jackson Street (608) 873-4590
Gall, Esther L. (Lohr)
MADISON - Esther L. (Lohr) Gall, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2001. She was born on April 13, 1913, a daughter to John and Pauline Lohr of Blackhawk, Wisconsin. Esther was united in marriage to Harold Gall at St. John's Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac, on August 25, 1940. She taught as an elementary teacher for six years, and then became a loving wife, a concerned mother and a compassionate family caretaker. After the children completed their secondary school education, she served as a salesperson at Gimbels and Marshall Fields. Esther was active in her churches as a Sunday school teacher and choir member, and a member of Eastern Star and Elks Lodges. She was an avid golfer and bowler, enjoying any sport activity. She is survived by her husband, Harold Gall; sons, Dr. Randall (Pat) Gall of La Crosse, and attorney Steven (Marla) Gall of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado; a daughter, medical technologist Rogene Gall of Elm Grove; grandchildren, Alexander and Elizabeth Gall of Colorado; a sister, Ida Wolfe of Tacoma, Washington; and brothers, Lawrence (Elsie) Lohr of Marathon, Edward Lohr of Prairie du Sac, and Armin Lohr of Arden, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Gall; a brother, Walter Lohr; and sisters, Ella Fuchs, Lena Koenig, Mabel Aide and Verna Nelson. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2001, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Mausoleum in Monona. Memorials can be made to Luther Memorial Church. The Rest of the Way Alone It isn't given to any of us To go all the way together, However closely bound the flock The years must one day sever. The ties that bind the loving group, One goes, then another, And grieving doesn't help too much Be it husband, wife of brother. It isn't given to any of us To be always with those most dear We one day reach the fork in the road One goes while one stays here. In our loneliness for those who are gone Don't forget the joys we have known The memory of them should light up the road Though the rest of the way is - alone. Cress Funeral Service (608) 238-3434
Gray, Joseph R. MADISON - Joseph R. Gray, age 77, of Madison, died on Monday, March 5, 2001, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1923, in New York, the son of Arthur and Mary (Leason) Gray. Joseph served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He worked for Otis Elevator and was a loyal union member, a past president and organizer for the I.U.E. Joseph was a master sixth degree black belt and a martial arts instructor for more than 30 years. He is survived by two sisters, Frances and Mary Gray of Stramville, New York; family friends, Joe and Judith Stein; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be held at St. Mary's cemetery in Yonkers, New York. Gunderson East Funeral Home (608) 221-5420
Kamrath, Robin R.
LAKE MILLS - Robin R. Kamrath, age 35, was called home on Sunday evening, March 4, 2001, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 14, 1965, in Fort Atkinson, the son of James and Phyllis (Telfer) Kamrath. Robin married
Ann Schwarz on October 8, 1988. He attended St. Paul's grade school; Lakeside Lutheran High School, class of 1984; and Madison Area Technical College, class of 1986. Robin was employed by Generac Portable Products LLC as a hand welder for several years. Prior to that he worked as a master-certified auto mechanic and service writer at Power's Tire & Service in Fort Atkinson. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, and served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in Watertown for eight years, during which time he participated in two reforger missions in Germany. In his spare time, Robin enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Madison Bass Club and Bassmasters. Survivors include his wife, Ann; his parents, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; maternal grandmother, Harriet Telfer of Lake Mills; and paternal grandmother, Mary Kamrath of Fort Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Telfer; and paternal grandfather, Robert Kamrath. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 9, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, with the Rev. James E. Rath officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, March 8, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at CLAUSSEN-BOUSLOUGH FUNERAL HOME and on Friday after 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Kestin, Ferol
CROSS PLAINS - Ferol Kestin, age 57, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2001. She was born on October 5, 1943, the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Schnoll) Fodiman. Ferol is survived by two sons, Eric (fiancee Shirin) and Scott (Teresa) a granddaughter, MaKenzie; her mother, Beatrice; a sister, Eudice Kagen; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; and two sisters, Sharlene Seeler and Jacqueline Lever. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with Larry Kohn officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Hill Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Cress Funeral Service (608) 238-3434
Kinos, Vaco
MADISON - Vaco Kinos, age 88, died on Monday, March 5, 2001, of natural causes. Vaco lived on his own for 87-and-one-half years. He needed no medication until he contracted pneumonia. Vaco was born in Maynard, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1912. He was proud of his Finnish ancestry. His parents emigrated from Trameri, Finland, in 1912. There is a family story that the family planned a voyage on the Titanic but missed the departure. Vaco lived in Racine most of his life, moving to Madison in 1996. He married
Emilee Stiber on November 14, 1942. Vaco was a World War II veteran in the Army Signal Corps, stationed in New Guinea. He worked at Webster Electric in Racine for 25 years and AC Spark Plug in Oak Creek for several years, where he did electric work on the Apollo and Minuteman projects. Vaco liked fishing with his wife, golfing, ham radio and woodworking. He is survived by two sons, Wayne and Ron, both of Madison. He was preceded in death by his wife, on January 27, 1994; and his brother, Vil. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, March 7, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. Cress Funeral Service (608) 238-3434
Lemcke, Robert Henry 'Bob'
MIDDLETON - Robert Henry Bob Lemcke, age 76, passed away peacefully of heart failure, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 5, 2001. Bob was born on March 6, 1924, to a pioneer Middleton family. His father, Henry W. Lemcke, was a farmer and justice of the peace, and his mother, Alice C. (Bram) Lemcke, was known as an independent housewife. Bob played in the Drum and Bugle Corps and was Middleton's first Eagle Scout. He worked with the Cub Scouts for many years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in chemical engineering with honors. Bob married
Coralie Russell on July 1, 1949. He worked as an oil and gas field high-pressure test engineer for a few years before returning home to operate the family's dairy farm. The farm had been in the family since 1863. He farmed most of his life but along the way developed other interests. He perfected a chemical toilet whose output was chlorinated water that was used in the mines on the Ivory Coast and in Germany. Being proud of his German heritage, he became an authority on old German states and enjoyed practicing the German language with colleagues. He enjoyed playing cards with friends. He was a director of Middleton Insurance Company for many years. Bob was a proud 53-year member of the Middleton Ionic Lodge, where he was currently chaplain. He was also a Past Patron and active member of Middleton's Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of Middleton Community Church, which his family helped to found. His immediate family includes his wife, Coralie; sons, Robert, Bill (Linda) and Mike (Jane); grandchildren, Henry, Tess and Griffin; and his aunt, Florence Lemcke. He also held a tender place in his heart for Karen (Dan) Schwarz and many other close friends. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, on Thursday, March 8, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Services by Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and Rev. Nordstrom will follow from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation and these services are open to all, with a lunch following the services at the Masonic Center, 7409 Franklin Ave., Middleton. A private interment service will be held on Friday, March 9, 2001. The family wishes to thank the UW Cardiac ICU team and the staff at the HospiceCare Center for all their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Gunderson West Funeral Home (608) 831-6761
Minnet, Vincent G.
MADISON - Vincent G. Minnet, age 83, of Madison, died on Monday, March 5, 2001, in a Madison nursing home. He was born on April 6, 1915, in Wood Ridge, New Jersey, to Charles J. and Pauline (Mokli) Minnet. He was owner of Hillsboro Jewelers for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Navy. He also was a long time member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, St. Peter Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by a niece, Pauline Jeanette Yeater of Pleasant Hill, California; and many other nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. Father Roger Nilles will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com
Moy, Mildred M.
WAUNAKEE - Mildred M. Moy, age 91, of Waunakee, died on Monday, March 5, 2001, at a Madison hospital. She was born in Gays Mills on June 4, 1909, to George and Anna (Dodd) Brown. She married
Art Anderson in 1936, and he preceded her in death in 1972. She then married
Reynold Moy in 1973, and he preceded her in death in 1982. Mildred was known for quiltmaking for charity. She also loved playing piano and reading. She taught school in a one-room schoolhouse in Crawford County and was later employed by the state in the Laboratory of Hygiene. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waunakee. Survivors include two sons, Arlen (Claudia) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Douglas (Paula) of Waunakee; 12 grandchildren, a step-grandchild and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Walker of Milwaukee, and Ada McKnight of Stoughton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Art and Reynold; two sons, Stuart and Steve; two daughters-in-law, Catherine and Nadine; and a brother, Robert Brown. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Waunakee. The Rev. Norm Parsons will preside. Friends may call on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services at the church. Burial will take place at Mount Sterling cemetery. Winn Funeral Home 5785 Highway Q, Waunakee
Neff, John H.
EAST BRISTOL/ SUN PRAIRIE - Retired Army Col. John H. Neff II died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 5, 2001. John was born to Howard and Dorothy Neff in Ware, Massachusetts, on February 2, 1924. Since age 13, John had aspired to attend West Point and make the Army his career. In 1945, he graduated from West Point and was commissioned second lieutenant in the infantry. He commanded two airborne rifle companies (one at Fort Bragg and one in Japan), a rifle company in the 27th Infantry in Korea, and was deputy commander of an airborne battle group at Fort Campbell. His staff assignments were at battalion, regiment, division, corps, the Pentagon, NATO and Vietnam. His overseas duty for 10 years included two tours in Korea, two in Japan, one in Norway and one in Vietnam. His last assignment was senior advisor to the Wisconsin National Guard. Following retirement in 1974, John attended Madison Area Technical College, where he received associate degrees in real estate and police science. Physical limitations precluded his participation in either field. John is survived by his wife, Betty; three children, John (Traci) of Austin, Texas, Jatana of Dripping Springs, Texas, and James (Nan Wavra) of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandchildren, Daniel Johnson, David Neff, Jennifer Johnson, Mark Neff, John K. Neff and Michael Neff; a brother, Howard of Lakeland, Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Sally Pierce. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Greg Motl for the many years of excellent care he provided for John, and to HospiceCare for the wonderful care they gave to John and his family in his final hours. In lieu of flowers or memorials, John's family requests that any donations be made to St. Joseph's Church or HospiceCare. A funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in East Bristol, with Father Gary Wankrel and Father Sebastian Igbokwe presiding. There will be military honors after the Mass. Burial will be at St. Joseph's cemetery in East Bristol. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Thursday at the church. Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home Sun Prairie (608) 837-5400
Rasch, Rebecca
MADISON - A memorial service and reception will be held in Madison on Saturday, March 10, 2001, for Rebecca Rasch Hamaide. She married
Michael Hamaide in 1997. Rebecca died on Saturday, December 2, 2000, of lung cancer, at age 34, in Washington, D.C. The service will be at the MONONA TERRACE, One John Nolen Drive, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with memorialization of Rebecca commencing at approximately 3:30 p.m. A full obituary was published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Tuesday, December 5, 2001.
Shimpach, Jerry J. Toby
PARDEEVILLE - Jerry J. Shimpach, age 54, died on Monday evening, March 5, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Meriter Park Hospital in Madison. Close family surrounded him at the time of his peaceful departure. Jerry Jack Shimpach was born on April 5, 1946, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, to Archie and Syble (Childs) Shimpach. He graduated from Boscobel High School in 1965 and then served his country in the United States Navy between 1965 and 1967. Jerry was united in marriage to Pat (Mugridge) on April 12, 1969, and they enjoyed 32 years together. He worked for Oscar Mayer as a mechanic (special event coordinator, lottery ticket organizer) for 32 years. Jerry loved to tinker, fish and hunt. But most of all, Jerry enjoyed visiting, helping and harassing close family and friends. Jerry is survived by his wife, Pat Shimpach of Pardeeville; a son, Dirk Shimpach of Deerfield; a daughter, Dana Shimpach of Cottage Grove; two sisters, Joyce Weadge and JoAnn Weadge, both of Blue River; a brother, John Shimpach of Harrisville; and many close family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Arby John Shimpach. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 9, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at WINDSOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CHRIST. The Rev. Bret Meyers will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, March 8, 2001, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service. Jerry has made a positive impact on every life he has touched. Edwardson-Axtell Community Funeral Home DeForest (608) 846-3823 edwardsonaxtell.plan4ever.com
