Obituaries

Mar. 20, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- The Wisconsin State Journal, Obituaries

Barelmann, Rod F.

MADISON

Rod F. Barelmann, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Fond du Lac to parents Elmer and Anita Barelmann. In 1970, he married Brenda Gilbertson and together they had two children, Todd and Melissa. Rod established and worked at Concept Productions in Madison for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Brenda of Madison; son, Todd (Barbara Rosser) Barelmann of Madison; daughter, Melissa Barelmann of Melbourne, Fla.; two grandchildren, Lola and Maizy Barelmann of Madison; brother, Stan (Judy) Barelmann of Warrens; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens in Madison. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Foundation, Inc. or the American Diabetes Association.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com

Honerbaum, Marie E.

DODGEVILLE

Marie E. Honerbaum, age 94, formerly of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on Sept. 25, 1914 in Cuba City, a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Schulte. On June 12, 1931, she married Joseph Honerbaum. He preceded her in death in June, 1997. Marie worked with her husband at Torque Filling Station for many years until she opened the Shoe Box in Dodgeville, which she owned and operated for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dodgeville and the Dodgeville Senior Center. She loved her family and was popular for her Tumplin' soup. Marie is survived by her daughter, Jocille (Harry) Weber of Dubuque; her daughter-in-law, Kathy Honerbaum of Dodgeville; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Mabel Sudmeier of Lancaster; her brother, Bob Schulte of Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; her son, Duane Honerbaum; her grandson, Steven Weber; and eight brothers and sisters. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Father Paul Ugo Arinze will officiate. Inurnment will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday at the church. The family would like to thank the staff of Orchard Manor for their loving care of Marie.

Gorgen-McGinley and Ayers Funeral Home Dodgeville (608) 935-5222 www.gorgenfh.com

Jeffries, Gary

MUSCODA

Gary Jeffries of Muscoda, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Madison. Gary is survived by his wife, Pastor Mary Jeffries of Muscoda. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL with the Rev. Craig Peach officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Burr Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites provided by the Hillsboro American Legion Post No. 223. Friends may call at the PRATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. or again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. The Pratt Funeral Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. A full obituary can be found at prattfuneralservice.com.

Mess, Mary F.

WATERTOWN

Mary F. Mess, 91 of Watertown, was born to eternal life on Wednesday March 18, 2009 at Willowbrook N.H.-Lake Mills. Mary was born on Aug. 7, 1917 in Sun Prairie, the daughter of Henry and Dora (Lueders) Conrad. She was a graduate of Sun Prairie high school. She married the love of her life, Clarence A. Mess on June 20, 1939 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Sun Prairie. She and Clarence traveled extensively, sharing our great country. Mary was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Watertown. She was a very active member of the church. She was a member of the Homemakers Club, T.O.P.S., Farm Bureau and Catholic Women. She volunteered at Marquardt Manor and Senior Center (for activities), also providing child care and senior care for friends. Her true calling and passion in life was raising her children. She cherished her faith, family, and friends, sharing her talents, humor, wisdom, love and baked sweet rolls. Survivors include seven children, Catherine Peterson of Catawba, Carol (Jim) Faren of Marshall, Clare (Philip) Colella of San Bernardino, Calif., Clarence Jr. (Cathy) Mess of Watertown, Henry Mess of Lake Mills, James (Jan) Mess of Lake Mills and Eugene (Mary Beth) Mess of Watertown. 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; grandson, Eric; two sisters; and four brothers. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009 at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH with the Rev. Father Thomas Marr officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the PEDERSON FUNERAL HOME, Watertown and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials to St. Bernard's Catholic Church or the charity of one's choice. Pederson Funeral Home, Watertown is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pedersonfuneralhomes.com.

Mom, you've made us so proud of who we are, through your constant guidance and support. You have touched us all in so many ways. You will be forever missed, loved for even longer. We love you.

Newman, Robert C.

MADISON/ ST. LOUIS, MO.

Robert C. Newman passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Diane I. Newman (nee: Scholey); dear father of Karl (Kathy), Walter and William (Dawn) Newman; dear grandfather of Leanne Newman; dear brother of Marjorie Forrest, Marian (John) Sciborski and the late Walter Newman. Our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Robert spent his career as a professor of horticulture at the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. His work included teaching, research, and extension work throughout the state. He was a recognized expert in plant identification and was often consulted to assist with weed identification. His interest in turfgrass management led to the establishment of the Noer Turfgrass Research Facility and a turfgrass professorship at the University of Wisconsin. Upon retirement, the Robert NewmanWTA Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship was created to honor his work with turfgrass. The fellowship provides graduate student funding to allow further advancement in this area which was so important to him. Professor Newman was a member of the American Society of Agronomy, Weed Society of America and the Wisconsin Turfgrass Association (WTA). The funeral service will be conducted in the CHAPEL OF COLONIAL MORTUARY HOFFMEISTER KRIEGSHAUSER FUNERAL DIRECTORS 6464 Chippewa at Watson on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation at COLONIAL MORTUARY on Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Please visit online guestbook at mem.com. If desired, please make expressions of sympathy in Robert's memory to St. Michael's Catholic School in Radom, Ill.

Nichols, Clayton Charles

WISCONSIN DELLS

Clayton Charles Nichols, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2009. Clay was born in Adams County on Dec. 6, 1920. He was the son of Roy and Della (Ward) Nichols. Clay grew up on the farm his father founded, and graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1938. After studying at University of Wisconsin -- Stout, Clay worked in San Diego at the Bechtel aircraft plant, then in Milwaukee. Clay returned to Adams County to run the farm his father had started in 1906. He married his faithful and loving wife Leona Louise Baraga on Sept. 15, 1945 and they raised five children on the family farm. Clay's passions were agriculture, politics, travel, antique cars and his family, which he affectionately referred to as his "quarters' worth of Nichols." In 1961, Clay was one of 32 people representing Wisconsin agriculture in a good will "People to People" tour. The delegation toured through Russia and Eastern Europe, and passed through East Berlin just nine days before the Berlin Wall went up. Afterward, Clay presented the story and slides from this tour to more than 100 local groups. In the early 1960s Clay was president of the Wisconsin Livestock Board. There, he worked with Gov. Reynolds to form the "July is Beef Month" promotion in Wisconsin. Clay ran for State Assembly in 1962, and narrowly lost in the strongly Republican Adams County. In the 1970s, Clay served as Wisconsin director of the National Corn Growers Association, and helped set up the bylaws and articles to found the organization. After he helped establish the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, he served as president for seven years. In 1978, Clay was honored to receive the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Master Agriculturist Award. In 1979, Clay represented the National Corn Growers at a World Food Seminar in Taipei, Taiwan. Locally, Clay served on the Adams County Fair Board, the County Development Board, Board of Adjustment, and on the Kilbourn Co-op Board for 25 years. He was an honorary member of the Adams County Hospital Memorial Healthcare Foundation. As a Rotarian, Clay was proud to win the Paul Harris Award for community service. With his fellow Rotarians, he served the Dells community by barbequing beef for the Wo-zha-Wa Festival for 26 consecutive years. Clay pursued his hobby of restoring antique cars with the same level of dedication he gave to agriculture. He restored five 1934 Fords, and three Lincoln Zephyrs, winning three prestigious Ford Dearborn Awards. He and Lee enjoyed touring the country in the cars, attending meetings and making life-long friendships. To prove that his cars were truly roadworthy, he participated in three Great American Race cross-country road rallies, and he is a charter member of the GAR. Clay was a folksy writer who liked to tell a story. He enjoyed having his stories printed in local newspapers, antique car magazines and farming journals. In 2007, he published a book of his articles, entitled "The View From Here." Clay was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Kenneth; his brother, Donald; and sister, Marion Natvig. He is survived by his loving wife Lee and children Patricia Harrington of Sun Prairie, Kendal (Marci) Nichols of Wisconsin Dells, Janet Nichols of Winter Park, Fla., Barbara (Michael) Morkri of Blue Mounds and Carrie (Jeffrey) Hoye of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Megan Nichols and Gunnar Morkri; step-grandchildren, Matthew (Bryanny) Weigel and Nathan (Emily) Weigel; great-grandchildren, Joe, Andrew and Macy; his sister, Helen Lowe of Adams; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends from around the world. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the DAVIS CORNERS CHURCH, 660 County Road I, Wisconsin Dells, 53965. Wear your bolo tie to celebrate Clay's final journey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Davis Corners United Methodist Church or the Clayton and Leona Nichols 4-H Endowment Fund, c/o Leona Nichols at 630 County Road I, Wisconsin Dells, 53965. The Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Wisconsin Dells assisted the family with arrangements. For online condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.

(608) 254-7807

Nordlie, Arthur I. "Art"

MADISON

Arthur I. "Art" Nordlie, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. A celebration of Art's life will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, with the Rev. Tim Nybroten presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. A full obitutary will appear in the Sunday paper.

Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com

Olsen, Wayne M.

MADISON

Wayne M. Olsen, age 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Oakwood Village West. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will run in the Wisconsin State Journal at a later date.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com

Pinkert, Elinor Schultz

MADISON

Elinor Schultz Pinkert passed away on March 17 at Oakwood Village, surrounded by her family and many caring hands. Ellie was a public health nurse with the Madison City Health Department from 1973 to her retirement in March 1988. Her warm, easygoing personality and her loving heart will be missed by all who knew her. She was an avid and very patient flower gardener and her rock gardens were a joy to behold. She was also a skilled quilter and knitter, and a very good pianist. Ellie's first trip outside North America was in Spring of 1986, when she accompanied her grandson, Adam, to Varanasi and Agra, India, and Kathmandu, Nepal, chaperoned by her son and daughter-in-law who were studying there. She and her husband Paul later traveled to Switzerland and Germany to visit family and learn about their cultural heritage. She and Paul also traveled in other parts of Europe and together they bicycled throughout the Netherlands. Paul and Ellie were enthusiastic about health and fitness, and have been members of the Harbor Club of Madison for many years. Ellie was born in St. Paul, Minn. on April 9, 1922, the oldest of four daughters of Clifford and Alvine (Ernst) Schultz. She was raised in Minneapolis and Robbinsdale, Minn., attending Robbinsdale High School and the University of Minnesota, where she graduated in nursing with a B.S. in public health. Ellie met her husband Paul in a chemistry class at the University of Minnesota. The chemical reaction between them could not be ignored, although it wasn't on the class syllabus. They married on Nov. 22, 1944 in Lincoln, Neb. while Paul was on leave from serving as a B-17 pilot in World War 2. After the war Ellie and Paul moved to Ames, Iowa, where Paul enrolled in veterinary medicine at Iowa State University and Ellie worked on the obstetrics floor at Mary Greeley Hospital. Their oldest child Ted was born in Ames, Iowa. After Paul's graduation from Iowa State in 1949, the family moved to Pipestone, Minn. where Paul went into veterinary practice. Ellie and Paul had two more children while residing in Pipestone, Thomas and Teresa. In 1957 Ellie began work as a public school nurse and did this for the next 10 years. In 1968 Paul started work with the Department of Agriculture and Paul's transfer took them to Sioux Falls, S.D. where Ellie worked with the Visiting Nurse Service. In August 1973 Paul's job brought them to Madison and Ellie was hired that month by the Madison City Health Department where she worked until 1988. In her career as a nurse, and as a warm and caring friend and confidant, Ellie Pinkert touched many, many lives. Ellie is survived by her husband, Paul; sons, Ted (Yin) of Gaston, Ore. and Tom (Susi) of Waikoloa, Hawaii; daughter, Teresa (Henry) Ivers of Swampscott, Mass.; sisters, Jean Leeburg of Anchorage, Alaska and Virginia Deupner of Eden Prairie, Minn.; grandsons, Adam (Paola) Pinkert of Greenville, N.C. and Vincent Pinkert of Tacoma, Wash.; granddaughter, Eliana Pinkert of Gaston, Ore.; and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and their children. Elinor was predeceased by her parents; and by her sister, Margery DeVaney. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the OAKWOOD VILLAGE RESURRECTION CHAPEL, 6201 Mineral Point Road, conducted by Bethel Lutheran church and Oakwood Chaplains. All memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association of South Central Wisconsin, or the Bethel Endowment Foundation.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 6021 University Ave. (608) 238-8406 www.cressfuneralservice.com

Scherer, Mark William

MADISON

Mark William Scherer, age 41, passed away unexpectedly while at his home on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Mark was born on May 12, 1967 in Madison, the son of Edward and Judith Scherer. Mark worked for more than 20 years at Bill's Key Shop in Madison. He enjoyed watching shows on military documentaries and was an overall military buff. He was also a history buff on Madison and was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol of Madison. He was a dog lover, enjoyed fishing and was always known to have a hand held scanner on him at all times. Finally, Mark was known for his strong political views as a staunch Republican. He is survived by his parents, Edward "Duke" and Judy Scherer of Madison; a sister, Michelle (Michael) Hughes of Madison; his best friend, Jeff Evans; and many aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 5 p.m. Father Roger Nilles will officiate. A visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family.

Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. (608) 249-8257 www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Townsend, Tina

PLATTEVILLE

Tina Townsend, 92, of Platteville, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Orchard Manor, Lancaster. Tina was born on Oct. 5, 1916 in Wingville Township, Grant County, the daughter of Edward and Nettie (Fosbinder) Lipska. She was united in marriage to Paul E. Townsend on Oct. 5, 1932 in Galena, Ill. He preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 2000. When her husband Paul joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, she went to Madison to go to beautician school and paid her way by working nights in a factory that made parts for the U.S. Government during the war. Tina worked as a beautician for more than 50 years in Madison where she owned her own shop before retiring and moving to Platteville. She was an avid reader. She loved flowers, gardening and bird watching. She was very attached to her dachshunds, Skipper and Scooter. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Davis of Platteville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Melvin "Sonny" (Maryanne) Lipska of Dodgeville, Francis Lipska of Platteville, Roscoe Lipska of Quinton, Okla. and Phyllis Prochaska of Milwaukee; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pauline Martin; infant brother, Henry; sister, Mildred Jytila; grandson, Steven Woolf; great-grandson, Jeffrey Davis; great-granddaughter, Jessica Woolf; son-in-law, Ron Davis; great-step-granddaughter, Tami Cardy; sister-in-law, Beulah Lipska; nieces, Kim Jentz, Diane Lipska and Julie Adametz; and nephew, Michael Lipska. Funeral services will begin at 1 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the MELBY-BENDORF FUNERAL HOME, Platteville. The Rev. Jeff Pedersen will officiate. Burial will be at Rock Church Cemetery, Livingston. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the MELBY-BENDORF FUNERAL HOME, Platteville.

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