System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!John "Jack" Campbell
June 17, 1925 - May 7, 2008
John “Jack” Campbell, 82, of 340 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay, WI, died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on May 7, 2008. Jack was born on June 17, 1925, in Elgin, IL, the son of Charles and Edith (Brown) Campbell. Jack graduated from Elgin High School in 1943. He graduated from Lake Forest College in 1949. He entered the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II, and then served in the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force on a Medical Supply Team. Jack was a salesman in the Steel Fabrication and Specialty Products Industry. He was a member of the Congregational Church of Delavan. He married Diane Johnson in October 1993 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Jack is survived by his wife, Diane of Williams Bay; one son, John (Sherri) Campbell of Bettendorf, IA; daughter, Carol Campbell of Alexandria, VA; three stepdaughters: Deborah (Mark) Kanarowski of Geneva, IL, Pamela (Tom) Travis of Neillsville, WI, and Kim Travis of Williams Bay, WI; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the UCC-CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Delavan, with the Rev. Laura McLeod officiating. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, IL. Friends may call at the CHURCH from 9 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to the church, VNA Hospice, or Pancreatic Cancer Network Foundation. BETZER FUNERAL HOME is serving the Campbell Family.
Joan E. Krikelas
April 27, 1934 - November 29, 2013
MADISON - Joan E. Krikelas (nee Gottfried), age 79, died on Friday, November 29, 2013 at UW Hospital after a brief illness.
Joan was born in Milwaukee on April 27, 1934 to Ben and Ida (nee Fodiman) Gottfried. She was a graduate of Washington High School, in Milwaukee, and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1955. She also completed a year of graduate study in sociology at the University of Illinois.
Joan worked for seventeen years in the Office of International Studies and Programs at the University of Wisconsin, first as Foreign Visitor Coordinator and later as Fellowships Advisor. She retired from the University in 1995. She also served as a volunteer at various times for numerous organizations including Head Start, and the South Madison Coalition for the Elderly.
Joan was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed the works of foreign authors. She loved music and had a special passion for opera. After retirement Joan developed a deep interest in gardening and proceeded to convert her small front and back yards into glorious specimen flower gardens. Joan also loved to walk, whether it was in the University Arboretum, Olbrich Botanical Gardens or quaint, winding streets of small villages in Europe. Fortunate to be able to travel both during her working years and after retirement, she often commented that she got double pleasure from her journeys in the States and abroad: first while researching and planning a detailed itinerary and then the actual trip itself. She particularly loved her trip to China (partly interrupted by the Tiananmen Square events while in Beijing) and Japan. Joan had a special fondness for cities like Florence, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam and Oslo, but her greatest pleasure came from her three trips to Paris.
Reading, gardening and travel gave great pleasure to Joan but it was her family that provided the source of greatest joy. Whether it was hosting family gatherings during the holiday season or the more recent monthly suppers with granddaughter and great-grandson, the smile on her face reflected the unconditional love she had for her family. Joan also loved entertaining large groups at her home (for which she was the major designer) whether for friends= special occasions or as part of her (or her husband=s) professional responsibilities. Over a twenty year period she successfully planned surprise birthday parties for an unsuspecting husband (who never caught on). Praised for her baking and cooking skills, it was Joan=s caring and warmth upon which guests feasted. Joan was a wonderful person; she was loving, generous, with a kind heart who showed genuine interest in others. She will be missed!
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James (AJim@); her son Andrew C. (Sally); daughter-in-law Ellen (Paul); granddaughter Lexi (Eric) Welsh; grandsons James J. and Andrew S.; great-grandson Mason Welsh; and by her sister Barbara A. Stein of Milwaukee. She is also survived by an uncle, Morris Fodiman (Gertrude) of Florida, nephews Dan (Sue) Stein, Larry (Edye) Stein, James (Jean) Davis and niece Ellen (Mike Huffman) Davis; her sister-in-law Vi Davis; brother-in-law Lou Krikelas as well as numerous cousins and extended family members. Joan was preceded in death by her youngest son, Paul.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. (with a short program to begin at 3:00) to give everyone an opportunity to share memories of Joan's joyous life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any contributions be made to Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the University of Wisconsin Division of International Studies, or to a charity of personal choice.
Calvin Olson
Born: 9/27/1920
Died: 11/28/2004
Services will be held at: Sunday, December 12, 2004 at The Sheritan Hotel
Visitation times are:
Olson, Calvin O. MADISON- Calvin O. Olson, age 84, passed away at home in Madison, WI on November 28, 2004 following a long and courageous struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Cal was born on September 27, 1920 in Alamo, Texas, later moving to Madison, WI. He graduated from East High and earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Calvin married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Hamre and was a Tech. Sargent in the Army from 1942-1944. Calvin and Gladys operated COOLson refrigeration business for 28 years. The company’s slogan: “Always A Fair Deal,” represented Calvin’s honesty and always keeping his word in business and life. Cal’s passions included: bow hunting, trout fishing, camping and boating. His favorite bow hunting tradition was the November “Rut Hunt” which he started with friends in 1954 and continues on today as his legacy to younger hunters. Cal bow hunted for over 50 years and was known for his campfire bar-b-qued venison and burned popcorn. He is also remembered for the deep respect and reverence he had for nature and of the animals he hunted. Nothing ever went to waste. Picnics, grilling brats, water skiing and sledding with his family were favorite times, and there were many of them. Calvin is survived by his wife Gladys of 62 years; two sons, Morgan and Howard; three daughters, Marilyn (Jack) Talbot, Nancy (Craig Gehrke) Olson and Kathleen (Pat) Slane; nine grandchildren and sister, Ramona Bloomquist. Family was very important to him and he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Calvin was a unique and wonderful man who “marched to the beat of his own drummer,” followed his heart rather than fashions and trends and lived his own truth and life fully. Calvin touched many that he met along his path. An informal gathering will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2004 at The Sheriton Hotel on John Nolan Drive, to renew old friendships while celebrating Cal’s life. A light lunch will follow. Memorials may be made to Veteran’s Hospital Geriatric Program, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705. Calvin, we love you and until we meet again, you will live in the sunrise, the wind, the rivers and in our hearts forever.
Victoria "Vicki" Casillas
February 21, 1963 - April 17, 2008
Victoria “Vicki” Casillas, 45, of 137 Turtle Creek Dr. #4, Delavan, died at her residence on Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2008, of natural causes. Vicki was born on Feb. 21, 1963, in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Jesus and Judith (Schultz) Casillas. Vicki was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Elkhorn.
She is survived by two sons, Jose Ruiz of Delavan and David Casillas of Delavan; one daughter, Savanna Casillas of Delavan; her father, Jesus Casillas of Delavan; her stepmother, Francisca Casillas of Delavan; three sisters: Tonia Romero of Racine, Luz Hubka-Craig of Delavan, and Wendy Dellhatter of Lake Geneva; and one brother, Dion Parker of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at KINGDOM HALL, W5696 Schmidt Rd., Elkhorn. Visitation with family will be from 5 until 6 p.m. Friday. BETZER FUNERAL HOME is serving the Casillas family.
Vernon Charles Castle
May 17, 1928 - April 25, 2008
Vernon Charles Castle, 79, of Whitewater, died on Friday, April 25, 2008. Vernon was born on May 17, 1928, to Erv and Ann (Nelson) Castle. He spent his early childhood years in Whitewater, graduating from Whitewater City High. After graduating from UW-Whitewater with a degree in English, Vernon worked full-time for the National Guard unit in Whitewater and played the drums with the well-known Bud Wilber band. Vernon served in Korea for the latter stage of the Korean War as a warrant officer in an artillery unit.
Upon returning to Korea, Vern formed a trio with Rick and Jan Travis and traveled for many years, playing as opening acts in hotels, night clubs and theaters, mostly in Las Vegas to Miami and from Canada to the Bahamian Islands. After years of travel he built a recording studio in Lake Geneva and recorded many top musicians of the day. The studio became the favorite of the best Chicago musicians for its production quality. He also produced and recorded hundreds of radio commercials. Some that are still being used are Family Insurance, Menard's, Wrigley chewing gum, etc. Vern opened the "Sandbar" at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI, in 1963 and played there for many years. He later moved his recording studio to the former Playboy Club in Lake Geneva. Vernon also formed the "Last Dance" band and made a record that was nominated for a Grammy award in the 80s. The band played backup for renowned entertainers such as Bob Hope, Johnny Desmond, and many more. In 1982 Vern put together an all-time high school reunion called "A Night of Nostalgia", which brought back the Whitewater City High and College High wartime classes of 1942-1946. The reunion was held in three large rooms at the UW University Center and was a huge success, with a capacity crowd of over 300 alumni from 15 states attending. Vern's "Last Dance" band played that wonderful music of the WWII era for the event. Vern made a tape of the event, and it sold very well to most everyone there.
In the 1980s Vernon and his wife Mary opened Castle's Shops of Distinction, gift shops and boutiques in upscale hotels in Madison and Lake Geneva, WI, and Harrisburg, Strasburg, and Lancaster, PA. The shops were very successful for many years.
Vernon served as Executive Director of the American Small Business Association in Washington, D.C. from 1992-1997. While in Washington, he served on many committees and became a lobbyist for small businesses as well as International Accounts Manager for the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts. During those years Vernon and Mary lived in McLean, VA, and became friends with many wonderful people.
He returned to Wisconsin because of his health, and taught Written Communications at Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn, Racine, and Burlington for many years. He loved being with the students and faculty during his years of teaching. Vernon was also Personnel Manager of the Beloit/Janesville Symphony for several years under the direction of Crawford Gates. He also became active as Adjutant of the local American Post #173 and was outstanding in that capacity. He wrote and printed a Legion periodical that won top prize for content, format, and pictures in a National Legion contest among over 5,000 Legion posts in the country. Vern was also a very active member of the Chapel on the Hill Church in Lake Geneva, WI, for 25 years. He published the congregation's monthly newsletter, "The Chapel Call", for many years.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Mary; three stepsons: Timothy (Joyce) Fredrickson of Lake Geneva, WI, and Landon, England, Christopher (Jan) Fredrickson of Delavan, WI, and Jonathan (Lisa) Fredrickson of Lake Geneva; two grandchildren, Hanna Rose Fredrickson of Lake Geneva, WI, and Eric Fredrickson of Lake Geneva, WI, and London, England. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ann (Nelson) and Erv Castle.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the CHAPEL ON THE HILL, Lake Geneva. Visitation will be at the CHURCH from 9 until 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 5, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery, Union Grove, WI. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Chapel on the Hill, Lake Geneva, WI. SKINDINGSRUDE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family.
He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Tatiana El-Wakil
Born: 10/31/1930
Died: 11/28/2004
Services will be held at: Thursday, December 2, 2004, 10:00 a.m., Assuption Greek Orthodox Church
Visitation times are: Wednesday, December 1, 2004, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
Madison-Tatiana El-Wakil, age 74, passed away peacefully and with dignity surrounded by her family and close friends on Sunday, November 28, 2004, at University Hospital. “Tania” was born October 31, 1930 in Lusk, Poland of Russian parents. She lived in Europe through WWII during her teenage years and came to the United States in 1947 with her family. Tania married Mohamed El-Wakil (PhD) in 1950 and had two children. She was employed at Forest Products Laboratories for the last 14 years. Tania was a gourmet cook and loved to bake and entertain friends and family. She was fluent in six languages and traveled abroad extensively. Tania is survived by her children, Fred El-Wakil (MD) of Northridge, California and Leila El-Wakil (MD) of Piedmont, California; her grandchildren: Sonia and Sophia El-Wakil of Piedmont, California. Also surviving is her sister: Irene Pantos of Madison, along with four nieces, Anna Roidt (Mike), Nina Hilden, Mary Shipman (Don), and Pam Onken (Dave) and a nephew, Michael Hilden. She was preceded in death by her parents: Dimitri and Tatiana Pronin, her younger sister, Anna Hilden, and a grandson, Rashad El-Wakil. The family would like to acknowledge the love given to Tania by long time friend, Diana Smith, her caring neighbors, Angie and Steve Mancl, her niece, Pam, and her boss, Steve Schmieding Funeral service will be December 2, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 11 N. Seventh St., Madison, with Father Joseph J. Tzougros officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the Trisagion service at 6:00 p.m. at Cress Funeral Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison Tania often saw in others what they could not see in themselves. She will be missed dearly.
Everett Burns Chambers
August 29, 1925 - May 4, 2008
Everett Burns Chambers, surrounded by his family, left his earthly home and was received into his heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Everett was born on Aug. 29, 1925, in Galena, OH, to Lester and Eda (Stout) Chambers. He graduated from Galena High School in 1943. During his teen years, Everett felt the call to the ministry. He received his pastoral training at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Otterbein College, and Eastern Baptist Seminary. On Dec. 27, 1952, Everett married Charline Ann Pacey in Dayton, OH. His first ministry was in Lucky Fork, KY, where he served as pastor of the Faith Hill Mission Church and taught school in a mountain one-room schoolhouse, reached by horseback.
Following his ordination in May, 1958, by the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., Everett served churches in Jerseyville, IL, Princeton, IL, Walworth, WI, Kokomo, IN, and interims in Ohio. He worked as Regional Director of Development for Judson University for three years. In each community, Everett took an active part in the local ministerial association, served on local community boards, and also on the American Baptist Association and state boards. He belonged to several organizations including Rotary, Lions Club, and the Boy Scouts of America, and was active in supporting foreign missions, working on-site teaching and ministering in Haiti, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.
Everett had a heart for people; his effort and time in building relationships with those in his church and community was his greatest passion besides living his life for Christ. He treasured the opportunity to visit the lonely or sick, pray for those in need, and love those around him with his gregarious and joyful presence. Everett's broad smile and warm presence was a character trait many came to love throughout his life and ministry. Everett was also an active gardener and fruit grower, and cherished his time tending his vast daylily collection and raspberries. Overall, Everett had a contagious love of life, and this enthusiasm was evident to all those that knew him.
Everett is survived by his wife, Charline; daughters: Mary Dawn Chambers-Foltman of McHenry, IL, Kathryn (Daniel) Mager of Columbia, IL, and Marsha (Charles) Walker of Lake in the Hills, IL; son, Timothy (Dacia) Chambers of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters: Shirley (Arthur) Houk of Washington, Elsie Williams of Ohio, and Mary Dell (David) Nisbet of Ohio; and a brother, Eldon Chambers of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Eda Chambers.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at DARIEN COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, Darien, WI, with Rev. John Mancusi officiating. Burial will follow at Brick Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 12 until 3 p.m. Saturday at the CHURCH. Memorials may be made in Everett's name to International Missions, P.O. Box 851, American Baptist churches, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851.
TOYNTON'S WALWORTH FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family.
