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Capt. Scott Lewis
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Capt. Scott Lewis, the leader of the Salvation Army in Fond du Lac, died at the age of 49 Thursday after a brief illness, an official of the charitable organization said. Jamey Shiels, spokesperson for Salvation Army Divisional headquarters in Milwaukee, said Lewis died at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du lac from complications of an infection. He said Lewis told Salvation Army officials he had felt ill about 10 days ago, and doctors first diagnosed pneumonia and gave him medication for it. When complications arose, he entered the hospital. Lewis had shown improvement Wednesday, and Salvation Army officials planned to meet to pray for his recovery Thursday, but they received the news of his death in a phone call, Shiels said, calling it 'a very unpleasant shock.' The cause of death was not immediately determined, but either the respiratory malady or a fungal infection were considered possibilities, The Reporter of Fond du Lac said in a story for Friday's edition. The newspaper also said Lewis had diabetes, which may have weakened his immune system. Survivors include his wife, Salvation Army Capt. Carol Lewis, and two sons, ages 6 and 13, Shiels said.
(Obit notice dated Friday, October 20, 2006)
Rose, Rita Frances
March 19, 1938 - Nov. 5, 2001
EDGERTON - Rita Frances Rose, age 63, died Mon., Nov. 5, 2001, at Memorial Community Hospital, Edgerton. She was born March 19, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George J. and Catherine (Rafferty) Rose.
Rita is survived by 2 brothers, George (Marie) Rose of Chicago, James (Toni) Rose of Rowlette, TX; 3 sisters: Elizabeth (John) Marcus of Skokie, IL, Margaret (Del) Hunt of Milton, Anna Rose of Oak Forest, IL; 24 nieces and nephews; 27 great-nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Ronald Blake. She was preceded in death by her parents; and 4 brothers and sisters: Mary as an infant, Catherine Blake, George J. as an infant, and Joseph.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thurs., Nov. 8, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, with Rev. Bill Hower officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's cemetery, Edgerton. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. at BRUNI-NYGAARD-WARD FUNERAL HOME, Edgerton.
Ruben (Rust), Roxanne J.
May 1, 1963 - Oct. 28, 2001
JANESVILLE - Roxanne J. Ruben (Rust), age 38, of W1415 Alpine Rd., Brooklyn, passed away Sun., Oct. 28, 2001 at University Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Janesville Craig High School and the University of Madison. She was married
June 1, 1990 to Don Ruben, in Madison. She was an avid gardener and outdoor sports enthusiast and a great mom to her cats, that she loved so much. She was an extremely king, caring, thoughtful, loving person, who will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known her.
She is survived by the love of her life, Don Ruben; her parents, Charles and Ruth Rust; a brother, Brent Rush (Trisha); a sister, Jan Rust; 6 nieces and nephews; and many aunts and uncles.
Private family services were held at Oakhill cemetery, Janesville. Arrangements were handled by Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville.
Schmidt, Florence E.
Jan. 27, 1924 - Nov. 1, 2001
JANESVILLE - Florence E. Schmidt, age 77, of 930 N. Washington St., died Thurs., Nov. 1, 2001 at Mercy Hospital. She was born on Jan. 27, 1924 in Richland Center, the daughter of Delbert and Alma (Hardy) Burrington. She has been a Janesville resident since 1951, moving here from Kankakee, IL. Florence married
Earl E. Schmidt on Sept. 3, 1940 in Dubuque, IA, he preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1984. She was employed by Gibbs Manufacturing for 24 years, where she worked on the Apollo 11 project. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Women of the Moose, and R.S.V.P. at Riverview Heights. Florence enjoyed crocheting, craft projects, and was a world traveler.
She is survived by her 4 children: Carolyn (Paul) Rebman, and Carol (David) Schenk, both of Janesville, Earl R. Schmidt of Oregon, WI, David Schmidt of Germantown, WI; 11 grandchildren: Vicki Purdy, Joe Rebman, Linda (Kevin) Logue, Andy (Kathie) Rebman, Jim (Kelli) Rebman, Cynthia (Michael) Cusick, Christine (Allan) Stubbendick, Connie (Steve Casper) Corcoran, Timothy (Kimberly DePorter) Corcoran, David (Amy Hamilton) Schenk, II, and Wendi Schenk; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; 4 brothers: Alfred Burrington, Paul (Mary) Burrington, both of Stoughton, Theron (Veda) Burrington of LaCresent, MN, and Delbert (Jean) Burrington of Dousman, WI,; a sister, Eva (Kenneth) Fleck of Robinson, IL; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Earl; a brother, Ernest; and a sister Esther Burrington.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 5, 2001 at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Dale Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Friends may call on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Schneider Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses on staff at Mercy Hospital.
Stork, Alvin O.
October 16, 1915 - May 30, 2002
WHITEWATER - Alvin O. Stork, age 86, lifelong resident of Whitewater, died at Mercy Health System in Janesville on Thurs., May 30, 2002 from lung cancer. He was born on Oct. 16, 1915 in Whitewater, the son of Otto & Emma (Papcke) Stork. He was united in marriage July 15, 1945 to Margaret Oberla in Delavan. Alvin was a member of First English Lutheran Church and a graduate of Whitewater High School in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the 14th Armored Division and the Port Marine Maintenance Co. Alvin was a member for over 50 years in VFW Post #5470, serving twice as Post Commander and Chaplain, and also as a member of Whitewater American Legion Post #173. Alvin retired in 1981 after being employed as a punch press operator and die setter with Borg Mfg. in Delavan. Alvin's joy and passion since retiring was playing golf in the Whitewater Senior Golf League.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; 3 children: Laurie Zuelke of Racine, Dave (Gail) Stork of Robins, IA, and Wayne Stork of Janesville; 2 grandchildren, Brad Stork of Kansas City, MO, and Kelly Stork of Robins, IA; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Mon., June 3, 2002, at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Whitewater. Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at SKINDINGSRUDE FUNERAL HOME, Whitewater. Burial with military rites will be conducted by VFW Post #5470 and Wm. Graham Post American Legion Post #173 at Hillside cemetery. Memorials may be given to the church. SKINDINGSRUDE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family.
Johnson, Robert "Rob" A.
December 7, 1976 - May 25, 2002
JANESVILLE - Robert "Rob" A. Johnson, age 25, of 1127 Wheeler St., died Sat., May 25, 2002, in Antigo, WI, the result of injuries sustained in a boating accident. He was born on Dec. 7, 1976, in Janesville, the son of Roger and Vickie (Lawarance) Johnson. Rob graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1995, where he played 3 years of varsity football. He was employed by Sentry Foods in Beloit, formerly Supersaver, for over 8 years. Rob was a former member of UFCW, loved to golf, was an avid Packer, Brewers and Lakers fan and a very good "Daddy".
He is survived by his son, Bryce at home; his parents, Roger and Vickie Johnson of Janesville; 3 sisters: Lucille (Bradley) Standiford of Janesville, Donna Wood of Bradenton, FL, and Christena Daer of Janesville; a brother, Brian (Sherri) Johnson of Janesville; paternal and maternal grandmothers, Florence Johnson and Gladys Lawarance both of Janesville; his dog, Vedder; 3 nieces, 8 nephews, other relatives and many friends including Chad, Randy and Chris. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandfathers, Pete Johnson and Victor Lawarance.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 30, 2002, at the SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME with Fr. Del Klink officiating. Interment will be in Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 until 8:00 p.m. at the SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME and on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. A Memorial Fund will be established for Rob's son, Bryce.
Gerald R. Ford
Born in Omaha, NE on Jul. 13, 1913
Died Dec. 26, 2006 and resided in Rancho Mirage, CA.
State Funeral: Saturday Dec. 30, 2006
National Funeral: Tuesday Jan. 2, 2007
Gerald Ford in the Oval Office
Gerald Rudolph Ford was the thirty-eighth president of the United States.
Ford was originally named after his biological father, Leslie Lynch King. When his mother, Dorothy Ayer Gardner King, remarried
, Ford was renamed after his stepfather.
Ford attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was a gifted athlete and scholar. After college, he received offers from two professional football teams, but declined. Instead, Ford took a position as a boxing coach and assistant varsity football coach at Yale. While coaching at Yale, he earned his law degree.
Ford’s first foray into politics took place in the summer of 1940 while working on Wendell Willkie’s presidential campaign. However, his passion was law. After Ford passed the bar exam, he and a partner set up a law partnership in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After the war, he returned to Grand Rapids and become a partner in another prestigious law firm.
In the late 1940s, Ford’s interests turned toward politics. In 1948, with the encouragement of his stepfather, he ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and won.
In the midst of the campaign, Ford married
Elizabeth Anne Bloomer Warren. Together, they had four children: Michael, John, Steven and Susan.
Ford served in the House for 25 years. He rose through the ranks of the Republican Party leadership, and eventually became House Minority Leader.
Following the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew, Ford was appointed Vice President by President Richard Nixon. He was confirmed and sworn in on December 6, 1973.
Ford was vice president only nine months before being sworn in as President of the United States on August 9, 1974, following Nixon’s resignation in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Ford was the first person in U.S. history to serve as president without having been elected president or vice president.
In his two-and-a-half years as president, Ford withdrew U.S. troops from Vietnam, was closely involved in mediation between Egypt and Israel, signed the Helsinki Human Rights Convention with the Soviet Union, and signed an arms limitation agreement with Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev.
Domestically, Ford’s top priority was ending the domestic and constitutional crisis resulting from the Watergate scandal. Believing that impeachment proceedings would prevent the country from moving forward, Ford pardoned Richard Nixon prior to the filing of any formal criminal charges. Public reaction was mostly negative, but Ford always maintained that it was the right thing to do for the good of the country.
Despite one of the closest elections in history and three televised candidate debates, Ford lost to Jimmy Carter in the 1976 campaign. Many said pardoning Nixon cost Ford the election. After leaving office, President Ford continued to actively participate in the political process and spoke out on important political issues.
Ford was an active participant in the Gerald R. Ford Foundation and the Presidential Library and Museum. He was an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and was committed to improving the lives of all Americans.
Ford’s passion and devotion to the everyday civilian was recognized on multiple occasions. He is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Congressional Gold Medal, and the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award.
Schroeder, Sally
Sept. 17, 1910 - Nov. 5, 2001
EDGERTON - Sally Schroeder, age 91, formerly of 111 Lord St., then later the Elm Dr. Apts., died on Mon., Nov. 5, 2001 at Rock Haven, where she had been for some time. Sarah was born on Sept. 17, 1910 in Fulton Township, to J. Frank and Harriet (Lee) Pearson. They moved to Edgerton in 1912. She graduated from Edgerton High School in 1928 and went to Beloit College for one year. She married
Earl Krueger on Sept. 4, 1937. He died on July 9, 1959. She then married
Marvin Schroeder on March 12, 1961. He died June 1, 1994. She had been an active member of the United Methodist Church, until her last illness.
Surviving are a daughter, Sue Krueger Thompson of Edgerton; a grandson, Dean Thompson of Milwaukee; a sister, Helen Burdick of Kalamazoo, MI; a nephew, Bill A.; a niece, Lee Ann, both of Kalamazoo, MI; 2 stepsons, Rolland of Austin, TX and his children: Gary, Marilyn, Sandra and Lisa; Donald (Jean) of Onalaska and their children: Brynne (Rory) Pederson of Eau Claire, Tim (Sallie) La Crosse; a special friend, Donald Parrish. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and sister in infancy; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Lewis Rye; a brother-in-law, Bill Burdick; a son-in-law, Jerry Thompson; many friends and other relatives of Marvin's.
Funeral services will be held on Fri., Nov. 9, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH with Pastor Tom Countryman officiating. Burial will be in the Fassett cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOME, Edgerton. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church. The family is grateful to the church members who did so much for Sally over the years. A special thank you to everyone at Rock Haven.
Sewell, Margaret "Margie" (Swetland)
July 27, 1963 - Oct. 24, 2001
BELOIT - Margaret "Margie" Swetland Sewell, age 38, died on Wed., Oct. 24, 2001. She was born on July 27, 1963 in Beloit, the daughter of Robert and Patricia Hawes Swetland. Margie graduated from Beloit Memorial High School with the class of 1981. She received her two year degree in food service from Blackhawk Technical College.
Margie is survived by 3 children: Jessica, Ashley and Adam Sewell, all of Wisconsin; a brother, Steve Swetland of Florida; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special friends, Martha Smith and Christine Strack. She was predeceased by her parents; and a brother, Michael Swetland.
Friends may visit on Sat., Oct. 27, 2001 from 10 until 11 a.m., at ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 822 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI. There will be a 11 a.m. Mass held with Fr. Thomas Doheny officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor cemetery, Beloit, WI. Memorials to the family would be appreciated. Arrangements are being handled by Hansen Funeral Home, 424 Prospect St., Beloit, WI.
Stauffacher, Madeline "Madie" J.
Aug. 16, 1913 - Nov. 3, 2001
MONROE - Madeline "Madie" J. Stauffacher, age 88, died Sat., Nov. 3, 2001 at the Monroe Manor Nursing Home. Madie was born Aug. 16, 1913 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Michael and Goldie (Sachtjen) Rigney. She graduated from Freeport High School and married
Marvin W. Stauffacher on May 10, 1941 in Monroe. Madie and her husband owned Marv's Bar in Browntown for 20 years before operating the Coryell Nursery of Browntown from 1966 until 1982.
Madie was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, Monroe, and was active in the American Cancer Society. Madie was a life long republican and in 1985 was named as the Queen Mother of Wisconsin Republican Politics. She attended 5 G.O.P. National conventions, 35 state conventions, and was a past president of Republican Women, which she helped reactivate in Green County. Madie also was a member of the state G.O.P. Executive Committee from 1964-1968, Wisconsin Assembly candidate in 1966, chairman of the Kantro-Knight March of Dimes fund raiser for 10 years, and a member of Monroe V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to Cecil Jones Post #2312.
Survivors include 3 children: Barbara (Kenneth) Viken of Footville, Michael (Danielle) Stauffacher of Beloit, Marsha (Rodney Kittle) Mash of Middleton; 9 grandchildren; a brother, Tom Rigney of Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin on Oct. 18, 1982; 3 sisters: Mary Arnold, Pauline Rigney and Joan Stephenson; a brother, Bill Rigney.
Funeral services will be held on Wed., Nov. 7, 2001 at 11 a.m., at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe, with Msgr. Thomas Campion, Chaplain of Monroe Clinic Hospital, officiating. Interment will be held in Greenwood cemetery, Monroe. Visitations were held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 until 8 p.m. and will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund will be established in Madie's name.
