Edie J. May, a woman whose life turned the act of selflessness into an art, one that she created and shared with the world, died Friday morning, after being struck by a vehicle near her home. She was 43.
Edie was born March 3, 1961 in Oshkosh, Wis. to Rose (Mathe) and William Schultz. She lived most of her childhood in a tattered one bedroom house occupied by her five member family. Growing up in extreme poverty made her realize at a young age that many of the things one has in life should not be taken for granted. She noted the best Christmas of her childhood was when she followed her father to give presents to the neighbors. When she entered their house she saw that the family had no furniture and did not have heat.
After graduating from Oshkosh West High School, Edie went on to work as a waitress at several restaurants in the fox cities area.
She worked at the Arrowhead restaurant in Winneconne from 1979 to 1985. An especially poignant event at the restaurant came when a woman thanked Edie for saving her life. Edie inquired about the statement and was told that one week prior, the woman had come into the restaurant to eat one last meal before killing herself. The woman said that Edie made her laugh and helped derail her plans of suicide. Edie often noted that, that incident demonstrated that every person means something to someone.
In 1983, Edie became pregnant with twin daughters named Laura and Chrystal. After having the girls, she moved into a shabby farmhouse on Jackson Road that had cheap rent because raw sewer backed into the basement. One year later a scrawny, curly haired Danish man named Soren bought the house. She told Soren that she would help renovate the house in order to keep her rent at a low price. While the two worked side by side, scraping away old paint and finally fixing that sewer problem, they fell in love.
On July 5, 1984 the couple wed in a garden ceremony in Door County.
She wore a simple white dress and a crown of daisies.
On January 19, 1986 the couple had their first son Travis; a walloping 9 pound baby boy who grew up to be mom’s “favorite little string bean”.
In 1986, she went on to work at Evergreen Retirement Community as a dietary aid. She loved working at the community and became very good friends with the residents. She was especially close to a resident named Bernie, who after his death left her $70,000. The monetary gift was so unexpected that she decided to not keep the money and instead, created a financial-aid fund for elderly people who would like to live at the community but could not afford the cost.
From 1993 to 1995 Edie attended Martin’s School of Hair Design. After receiving her degree in cosmetology she went on to work at Cost Cutters and Blades and Shades hair salons.
In her free time Edie often styled and cut the hair of Dee, a single mother who couldn’t afford to get decent hair cuts for her family.
“Edie, I know that you are already in heaven, but I want to let you know that I’ll never forget what you did for me. You were the light in my time of darkness and I thank you,” Dee wrote in a letter to the May family. After five years in the commercial hair cutting business, Edie decided to retire from her career after having operations on both of her knees.
In the last years of her life, Edie continued to touch the lives of many. She would often take her dog, Puddles, to the local hospital to greet sick children. She also spent much of her time as a volunteer gardener at the Paine Art Center and Arboretum. When she was home, she was often found playing Party Poker and listening to her favorite musician of all time, Johnny Cash.
She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Laura May of Oshkosh, Chrystal May of San Francisco, Calif.; son Travis May of Oshkosh, and her husband Soren May. Other survivors include mother Rose Mathe; brothers Rick Schultz and Bill Schultz and sister Tina Schuhart, all of Oshkosh. She is preceded in death by her father William Schultz and nephew Jon Schultz. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gugdan Buddhist temple of San Francisco, California. Her service will be at 2 AM at the South Park Gardens.
One might say that Edie didn’t just touch lives, she changed lives. Her selflessness and kind heart set a precedent for those who knew her. When someone once inquired about the motives of her many selfless acts, she responded, “It all pays forward; I like to think that I can make the world a better place even though I am just one person.”
Edie, thank you.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Final Obit
Barbara Jean Dinse, a woman whose love for her husband, three children and her god set the foundation for her life, died Tuesday related to an enlarged heart at her home in Oakfield, Wis. She was 44-years-old.
Barbara was born Aug. 15, 1961 in the town of Fond du Lac, the daughter of Greg and Bonnie Michels. She was educated in Fond du Lac, graduating from St. Mary Springs High School with the Class of 1979. While in school she participated in band, was a member of the National Honors Society, while also excelling in her classes. Shortly following high school, Barbara met the love of her life, Michael John Dinse, while at a church picnic. They were married May 29, 1982 at St. John’s Church in Woodhull, Wis. The sweethearts shared 22 years together; they were blessed with three beautiful boys, Jonathan, Bryan and Matthew.
She served as an administrative assistant at the Forest Mall in Fond du Lac for the past 10 years. At the mall, Barbara is credited for bringing many promotions, events, vendors and stores to the town of Fond du Lac. She received an award for her implementation of an event titled Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. Her contribution to the community of Fond du Lac can be seen in the security of its local economy.
Her service to her job and the city was only matched by her service to her and her family. She will be remembered as a faithful wife and a great mother who always placed herself second to the people that she loved.
“She was always helping me out, making things better. Without her I couldn’t find anything or do anything,” said Bryan Dinse.
Raised Roman Catholic by her parents, religion played a major role in Dinse’s life. Church acted as the meeting place for her entire family, a place where she could share in the message of God with her aunts, uncles, parents and most importantly her husband and children. She not only attended church every Sunday but also participated in the service. She was treasurer of the church, organist and Sunday school teacher at Our Risen Savior Parish in Woodhull.
An avid camper, Dinse was always planning her next big campout with family. She loved swimming, riding bicycles around the campground, grilling burgers and making pudgie pies. She spent the majority of her weekends during the summer months at campgrounds throughout Wisconsin, such as Wilderness Campground in Montello, Wis. or Indian Trails Campground in Pardeeville, Wis.
Still, it was the little things such as making brownies for a bake sale, never missing a football game or slipping cash in a pair of jeans for gas money that separated Barb from all of the other mothers.
“She always made you feel good, regardless of the situation. She had the ability to listen and offer a kind word, whether you wanted to hear it or not. She was truly the most genuine and caring person I have ever experienced,” said her 21-year-old son Jonathan Dinse.
Barb is survived by her parents Greg and Bonnie Michels of Woodull, husband Michael of Oakfield, sons Jonathan of Oshkosh, Wis., Bryan and Matthew of Oakfield, two brothers Tony (Sharon) and Joe Michels of Woodhull, three sisters Kathy (JD) Smith of Waupun, Wis., Chris (Roy) Guell of Woodhull, Rita Riendeau of Lamartine and other relatives and many friends.
Her grandmothers Mary Michels and Doris Skowlund preceded her in death.
Funeral services with the Mass of Christian Burial will be held Feb. 12, 2005 at 10:30 p.m. at Our Risen Savior Parish in Woodhull. Burial will follow the service and will be officiated by Rev. Roger Savage.
Barbara was born Aug. 15, 1961 in the town of Fond du Lac, the daughter of Greg and Bonnie Michels. She was educated in Fond du Lac, graduating from St. Mary Springs High School with the Class of 1979. While in school she participated in band, was a member of the National Honors Society, while also excelling in her classes. Shortly following high school, Barbara met the love of her life, Michael John Dinse, while at a church picnic. They were married May 29, 1982 at St. John’s Church in Woodhull, Wis. The sweethearts shared 22 years together; they were blessed with three beautiful boys, Jonathan, Bryan and Matthew.
She served as an administrative assistant at the Forest Mall in Fond du Lac for the past 10 years. At the mall, Barbara is credited for bringing many promotions, events, vendors and stores to the town of Fond du Lac. She received an award for her implementation of an event titled Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. Her contribution to the community of Fond du Lac can be seen in the security of its local economy.
Her service to her job and the city was only matched by her service to her and her family. She will be remembered as a faithful wife and a great mother who always placed herself second to the people that she loved.
“She was always helping me out, making things better. Without her I couldn’t find anything or do anything,” said Bryan Dinse.
Raised Roman Catholic by her parents, religion played a major role in Dinse’s life. Church acted as the meeting place for her entire family, a place where she could share in the message of God with her aunts, uncles, parents and most importantly her husband and children. She not only attended church every Sunday but also participated in the service. She was treasurer of the church, organist and Sunday school teacher at Our Risen Savior Parish in Woodhull.
An avid camper, Dinse was always planning her next big campout with family. She loved swimming, riding bicycles around the campground, grilling burgers and making pudgie pies. She spent the majority of her weekends during the summer months at campgrounds throughout Wisconsin, such as Wilderness Campground in Montello, Wis. or Indian Trails Campground in Pardeeville, Wis.
Still, it was the little things such as making brownies for a bake sale, never missing a football game or slipping cash in a pair of jeans for gas money that separated Barb from all of the other mothers.
“She always made you feel good, regardless of the situation. She had the ability to listen and offer a kind word, whether you wanted to hear it or not. She was truly the most genuine and caring person I have ever experienced,” said her 21-year-old son Jonathan Dinse.
Barb is survived by her parents Greg and Bonnie Michels of Woodull, husband Michael of Oakfield, sons Jonathan of Oshkosh, Wis., Bryan and Matthew of Oakfield, two brothers Tony (Sharon) and Joe Michels of Woodhull, three sisters Kathy (JD) Smith of Waupun, Wis., Chris (Roy) Guell of Woodhull, Rita Riendeau of Lamartine and other relatives and many friends.
Her grandmothers Mary Michels and Doris Skowlund preceded her in death.
Funeral services with the Mass of Christian Burial will be held Feb. 12, 2005 at 10:30 p.m. at Our Risen Savior Parish in Woodhull. Burial will follow the service and will be officiated by Rev. Roger Savage.
Obit Final Draft
Nathan Kragh
Obituary Draft
2-7-05
He graced life’s stage with stoic determination, for whatever the task was, to get the job done and get it done right. He built and created, was a loving father and devoted husband.
Dale went peacefully in his sleep due to complications with blood clots in his lungs, something he had been battling for the past few years.
Dale was the second child born to Guy and Lois Kragh on June 30, 1950, in Athens, Wis. Soon after his birth his family moved to Manawa, Wis., where he was raised. Dale spent his summers working odd jobs his father found for him with relatives and friends of the family, most of which included farm work and basic mechanical maintenance. The jobs that entailed the mechanical work sparked what would become a lifelong love of construction with his hands.
After finishing high school he enlisted into the Navy during the Vietnam War. While enlisted, Dale worked maintaining the ship’s engines. He was very proud accomplishing a goal of his, to see the world. He traveled to China, Japan and the Philippines, and of course, Vietnam. The Philippines had especially grabbed his interest and had the most profound affect on him. He would later come back to tell stories to his children about the poor conditions people lived under and how lucky he and his children were to be living in America.
Dale finished his tour of duty in the Navy in Hawaii, spending the last month on the sandy beaches of the isled state. From Hawaii he traveled back to Wisconsin and back to Manawa. He enrolled himself in drafting classes at the Fox Valley Technical College.
Three short years later and with drafting skills in hand, he applied at the Waupaca Foundry to earn some money. During that time he met his first wife, Debra Madison. The union gave birth to his first son Eric and the building of a house outside of Waupaca, a house in which he did most of the building. He crafted the garage and dry walled, nailed together a back porch and built a swing set for his son. Two years later would bring his second son, Nathan.
His years of working the graveyard shift at the Foundry spawned a great opportunity. Dale received a job in the research and development department, where he made best use of his drafting skills. He worked 12-hour days for almost 20 years and designed various tools and machines to help the Foundry run efficiently.
Dale also spent a large amount of his free time doing anything outdoors. “Whether he was building or welding something, or fishing with his sons, he relished every minute of it,” said Jim Nusz, friend of the family.
With his sons and friends he took yearly trips in the summer to the rugged forests of Ontario to camp, fish for Walleye and hunt for bear. In the winter he hunted White-tailed deer.
He fancied himself a good cook, though he had no formal training. Dale approached cooking like a mad scientist, wildly mixing spices. He preferred cooking with moose or caribou meat for his latest concoctions. “He never did make the same pot of chili twice,” remarked his son Eric.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shepard of the Lakes Lutheran Church. Pastor Dean Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be at Shadow Lake Cemetery in Waupaca following the service.
After his divorce to his first wife he remarried many years later to Bette Rasmussen. He is survived by his two sons and wife.
Obituary Draft
2-7-05
He graced life’s stage with stoic determination, for whatever the task was, to get the job done and get it done right. He built and created, was a loving father and devoted husband.
Dale went peacefully in his sleep due to complications with blood clots in his lungs, something he had been battling for the past few years.
Dale was the second child born to Guy and Lois Kragh on June 30, 1950, in Athens, Wis. Soon after his birth his family moved to Manawa, Wis., where he was raised. Dale spent his summers working odd jobs his father found for him with relatives and friends of the family, most of which included farm work and basic mechanical maintenance. The jobs that entailed the mechanical work sparked what would become a lifelong love of construction with his hands.
After finishing high school he enlisted into the Navy during the Vietnam War. While enlisted, Dale worked maintaining the ship’s engines. He was very proud accomplishing a goal of his, to see the world. He traveled to China, Japan and the Philippines, and of course, Vietnam. The Philippines had especially grabbed his interest and had the most profound affect on him. He would later come back to tell stories to his children about the poor conditions people lived under and how lucky he and his children were to be living in America.
Dale finished his tour of duty in the Navy in Hawaii, spending the last month on the sandy beaches of the isled state. From Hawaii he traveled back to Wisconsin and back to Manawa. He enrolled himself in drafting classes at the Fox Valley Technical College.
Three short years later and with drafting skills in hand, he applied at the Waupaca Foundry to earn some money. During that time he met his first wife, Debra Madison. The union gave birth to his first son Eric and the building of a house outside of Waupaca, a house in which he did most of the building. He crafted the garage and dry walled, nailed together a back porch and built a swing set for his son. Two years later would bring his second son, Nathan.
His years of working the graveyard shift at the Foundry spawned a great opportunity. Dale received a job in the research and development department, where he made best use of his drafting skills. He worked 12-hour days for almost 20 years and designed various tools and machines to help the Foundry run efficiently.
Dale also spent a large amount of his free time doing anything outdoors. “Whether he was building or welding something, or fishing with his sons, he relished every minute of it,” said Jim Nusz, friend of the family.
With his sons and friends he took yearly trips in the summer to the rugged forests of Ontario to camp, fish for Walleye and hunt for bear. In the winter he hunted White-tailed deer.
He fancied himself a good cook, though he had no formal training. Dale approached cooking like a mad scientist, wildly mixing spices. He preferred cooking with moose or caribou meat for his latest concoctions. “He never did make the same pot of chili twice,” remarked his son Eric.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shepard of the Lakes Lutheran Church. Pastor Dean Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be at Shadow Lake Cemetery in Waupaca following the service.
After his divorce to his first wife he remarried many years later to Bette Rasmussen. He is survived by his two sons and wife.
Stephen P. Deminsky Final
Stephen P. Deminsky, an animated sports fan, matchless pingpong player and expert in the kitchen who enjoyed traveling and spending time outdoors, died Sunday afternoon at his home in Sun Prairie. He was 53.
Deminsky was born in Chippewa Falls on Dec. 10, 1951. He was raised in New Auburn, and was the fourth of six children born to Norman and Jean Deminsky. As a child, Deminsky was constantly tempted by his curiosity. He was always taking risks, usually from the tops of trees, which quite often left him with a broken bone or two. During high school, Deminsky was very athletic and participated in activities such as football, track, basketball and golf. Due to the death of his father in 1965, Deminsky found it necessary to help provide for his family at a young age. He worked most of his teenage years in construction, but also held jobs working as a clerk in a liquor store and waiting on people in an expensive French restaurant located in his hometown.
Upon graduating from high school in the spring of 1970, Deminsky joined the United States Air Force where he served overseas in both Thailand and Vietnam in 1972 and 1973. As a member of Air Intelligence, his job as a photo interpreter was to inspect aerial photographs and pick locations to target bombs. Deminsky was honorably discharged from service in 1974. He returned home with stories of what had gone on in a place he said "most only imagine about in history class." Deminsky took pride in being able to serve his country during this time.
After his time in the Air Force, Deminsky found himself unemployed and out of money. He decided that he would apply to college simply because he did not know what else to do. After applying to, and being accepted by universities such as Eau Claire, LaCrosse, Stevens Point, Oshkosh and Madison, Deminsky chose Stevens Point primarily because it was the first school that sent him back an acceptance letter. During his college career, Deminsky joined many clubs and also made some money parking cars at a local restaurant. He graduated in May 1978 with a bachelor's degree in communication. After getting married, Deminsky was often scolded by his wife for remembering college as being the best time of his life. It only took a few evil looks until his memories of college became the most fun of his life, but certainly not the best.
Deminsky moved to Madison in the summer of 1978. That year he began working for General Casualty Insurance Co. located in Sun Prairie. As a product developer, Deminsky spent 27 years at the company coming up with new coverage plans and analyzing rates for his clients. It was at work in the summer of 1979 that Deminsky met his future wife, Sharon Ladwig. After only a few months of dating, the couple fell in love and decided to get married. Together they raised four children.
Although he thoroughly enjoyed his job, Deminsky's greatest passion in life was his family. In recent months, with the birth of his first grandchild Jackson Parker, Deminsky seemed to enjoy time with his family more than ever before. Although it was difficult to do as his children got older, Deminsky made every effort to schedule a family vacation at least once a year, including a trip to France while one of his sons was studying abroad. He was also known as a man of the outdoors, regularly taking trips to northern Wisconsin to hunt, fish, boat and camp.
“He was the definition of a nice guy. His presence made the day go by faster,” said coworker and friend Jed Baumbach.
Deminsky is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Lindsay Deminsky of Oshkosh and Courtney Deminsky of Sun Prairie; two sons, Christopher and Peter Deminsky both of Madison; two brothers, Peter Deminsky of Ceres, Calif., and Norman Deminsky of Atlanta; three sisters, Joanne Jorstad of Chetek, Salena Rich of Robinson, Ill., and Linda McRae of Seattle; and one grandson. He was preceded into death by his parents.
Visitation will be at Crest funeral home Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. He will be buried Wednesday at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary cemetery.
Deminsky was born in Chippewa Falls on Dec. 10, 1951. He was raised in New Auburn, and was the fourth of six children born to Norman and Jean Deminsky. As a child, Deminsky was constantly tempted by his curiosity. He was always taking risks, usually from the tops of trees, which quite often left him with a broken bone or two. During high school, Deminsky was very athletic and participated in activities such as football, track, basketball and golf. Due to the death of his father in 1965, Deminsky found it necessary to help provide for his family at a young age. He worked most of his teenage years in construction, but also held jobs working as a clerk in a liquor store and waiting on people in an expensive French restaurant located in his hometown.
Upon graduating from high school in the spring of 1970, Deminsky joined the United States Air Force where he served overseas in both Thailand and Vietnam in 1972 and 1973. As a member of Air Intelligence, his job as a photo interpreter was to inspect aerial photographs and pick locations to target bombs. Deminsky was honorably discharged from service in 1974. He returned home with stories of what had gone on in a place he said "most only imagine about in history class." Deminsky took pride in being able to serve his country during this time.
After his time in the Air Force, Deminsky found himself unemployed and out of money. He decided that he would apply to college simply because he did not know what else to do. After applying to, and being accepted by universities such as Eau Claire, LaCrosse, Stevens Point, Oshkosh and Madison, Deminsky chose Stevens Point primarily because it was the first school that sent him back an acceptance letter. During his college career, Deminsky joined many clubs and also made some money parking cars at a local restaurant. He graduated in May 1978 with a bachelor's degree in communication. After getting married, Deminsky was often scolded by his wife for remembering college as being the best time of his life. It only took a few evil looks until his memories of college became the most fun of his life, but certainly not the best.
Deminsky moved to Madison in the summer of 1978. That year he began working for General Casualty Insurance Co. located in Sun Prairie. As a product developer, Deminsky spent 27 years at the company coming up with new coverage plans and analyzing rates for his clients. It was at work in the summer of 1979 that Deminsky met his future wife, Sharon Ladwig. After only a few months of dating, the couple fell in love and decided to get married. Together they raised four children.
Although he thoroughly enjoyed his job, Deminsky's greatest passion in life was his family. In recent months, with the birth of his first grandchild Jackson Parker, Deminsky seemed to enjoy time with his family more than ever before. Although it was difficult to do as his children got older, Deminsky made every effort to schedule a family vacation at least once a year, including a trip to France while one of his sons was studying abroad. He was also known as a man of the outdoors, regularly taking trips to northern Wisconsin to hunt, fish, boat and camp.
“He was the definition of a nice guy. His presence made the day go by faster,” said coworker and friend Jed Baumbach.
Deminsky is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Lindsay Deminsky of Oshkosh and Courtney Deminsky of Sun Prairie; two sons, Christopher and Peter Deminsky both of Madison; two brothers, Peter Deminsky of Ceres, Calif., and Norman Deminsky of Atlanta; three sisters, Joanne Jorstad of Chetek, Salena Rich of Robinson, Ill., and Linda McRae of Seattle; and one grandson. He was preceded into death by his parents.
Visitation will be at Crest funeral home Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. He will be buried Wednesday at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary cemetery.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Obituary final draft
Bertha K. Cherney, a great cook, gardener and phenomenal card player, who spent most of her serving others over herself, passed away in her Muskegon Heights home Thursday evening, Feb. 12, 2005, following a cancer-related illness. She was 88.
Bertha was born Jan. 22, 1916 in Muskegon Heights. to Paul and Francis (Woppel)Goodman. She spent most of her childhood reading fictional novels, drawing pictures of the countryside where her grandparents lived and playing backyard sports with her two brothers. She attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Muskegon. However, she was only able to complete 6th grade, due to her mother needing her to remain at home to help out with cooking, cleaning and baby-sitting her younger brothers and sisters. One quality that Bertha will be remembered by was her ability to cook, which she learned from her mother Francis at a very young age.
When Bertha was 19, she married James Martin Cherney Sr. in Muskegon on Jan. 26, 1935, and he preceded her death on Mar. 6, 1982. During World War 11, when James Sr. went to France to fight in the war, Berth left her home and went to work in the factories. She was employed for twenty years at George Morrell Co., a button factory in Muskegon. She later went to work at C.W.C (Campbell Wyam & Cannon) another factory in the area. Bertha retired from C.W.C in 1975 and returned home to take care of her grandchildren.
Bertha and James Sr. were very active in church and non-profit organizations in the Muskegon Heights area. They spent much of their time volunteering at the local V.F.W serving food to the poor during the holiday season and contributed their time to their church. Bertha was a member of both Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Mary's of the Woods Catholic Church. She served on the Sacred Heart Catholic Church fundraising committee for twenty years and served as a lector during mass. Bertha was very active at Sacred Heart Church on Sundays, where she was the head cook for the after-mass meals in the church basement. Bertha’s commitment to her church reflected what an extraordinary person she was and how she lived her life serving God. Being a good Christian was something Bertha carried with her everyday, ironically carrying her rosary in her back pocket to say a prayer when left alone. Bertha held many local missionary positions with Sacred Heart Church in attempt to educate non-Christian residents of Muskegon about Catholicism.
Bertha was also a member of First Catholic Slovak Union (Tatra Hall), the Neighborhood Block Rosary and Our Lady Fatima Novina. Bertha was always a familiar face at Tatra Hall where she met up with her friends to play cards. Playing cards was one of Bertha’s passions. She would play cards at least three times a week, whether it was at Tatra Hall or other friends houses. Bertha was a card player’s dream because she would always bake something for those long nights of card playing.
She also loved to bowl with her sisters, sister-in-laws and friends. Bertha’s other hobbies included crochet, dance, and gardening. Gardening was a way for Bertha to be outside on those warm summer days and a way of spending time with her grandchildren by having them help her water the plants. Whether it was gardening or bowling, Bertha shared her free time with her family and friends. Bertha celebrated her 88th birthday with her two brothers and younger sister in a huge joint birthday party that celebrated their long-lived lives. Of course, Bertha was in charge of making all the traditional German dishes.
She is survived by 1 daughter, Connie J. Cherney of Whitehall; 2 brothers, John G. "Spitz" Goodman of Fruitport and Victor "Zucko" Goodman of Muskegon Hts; 1 sister, Eleanor M.Hornik of Muskegon Hts.; 5 grandchildren, James Cherney, David Cherney, Mark Balkema, Sherri Mierendorf and Michael Balkema; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son, James " Sonny" Jr.; and an infant sister, Francis Goodman, and a sister, Irene Arnold. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Bertha was born Jan. 22, 1916 in Muskegon Heights. to Paul and Francis (Woppel)Goodman. She spent most of her childhood reading fictional novels, drawing pictures of the countryside where her grandparents lived and playing backyard sports with her two brothers. She attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Muskegon. However, she was only able to complete 6th grade, due to her mother needing her to remain at home to help out with cooking, cleaning and baby-sitting her younger brothers and sisters. One quality that Bertha will be remembered by was her ability to cook, which she learned from her mother Francis at a very young age.
When Bertha was 19, she married James Martin Cherney Sr. in Muskegon on Jan. 26, 1935, and he preceded her death on Mar. 6, 1982. During World War 11, when James Sr. went to France to fight in the war, Berth left her home and went to work in the factories. She was employed for twenty years at George Morrell Co., a button factory in Muskegon. She later went to work at C.W.C (Campbell Wyam & Cannon) another factory in the area. Bertha retired from C.W.C in 1975 and returned home to take care of her grandchildren.
Bertha and James Sr. were very active in church and non-profit organizations in the Muskegon Heights area. They spent much of their time volunteering at the local V.F.W serving food to the poor during the holiday season and contributed their time to their church. Bertha was a member of both Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Mary's of the Woods Catholic Church. She served on the Sacred Heart Catholic Church fundraising committee for twenty years and served as a lector during mass. Bertha was very active at Sacred Heart Church on Sundays, where she was the head cook for the after-mass meals in the church basement. Bertha’s commitment to her church reflected what an extraordinary person she was and how she lived her life serving God. Being a good Christian was something Bertha carried with her everyday, ironically carrying her rosary in her back pocket to say a prayer when left alone. Bertha held many local missionary positions with Sacred Heart Church in attempt to educate non-Christian residents of Muskegon about Catholicism.
Bertha was also a member of First Catholic Slovak Union (Tatra Hall), the Neighborhood Block Rosary and Our Lady Fatima Novina. Bertha was always a familiar face at Tatra Hall where she met up with her friends to play cards. Playing cards was one of Bertha’s passions. She would play cards at least three times a week, whether it was at Tatra Hall or other friends houses. Bertha was a card player’s dream because she would always bake something for those long nights of card playing.
She also loved to bowl with her sisters, sister-in-laws and friends. Bertha’s other hobbies included crochet, dance, and gardening. Gardening was a way for Bertha to be outside on those warm summer days and a way of spending time with her grandchildren by having them help her water the plants. Whether it was gardening or bowling, Bertha shared her free time with her family and friends. Bertha celebrated her 88th birthday with her two brothers and younger sister in a huge joint birthday party that celebrated their long-lived lives. Of course, Bertha was in charge of making all the traditional German dishes.
She is survived by 1 daughter, Connie J. Cherney of Whitehall; 2 brothers, John G. "Spitz" Goodman of Fruitport and Victor "Zucko" Goodman of Muskegon Hts; 1 sister, Eleanor M.Hornik of Muskegon Hts.; 5 grandchildren, James Cherney, David Cherney, Mark Balkema, Sherri Mierendorf and Michael Balkema; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son, James " Sonny" Jr.; and an infant sister, Francis Goodman, and a sister, Irene Arnold. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Thomas Obit- Final Draft
Lee A. Thomas, a Korean War veteran, skilled carpenter and chef who served as a principal at two different high schools in Wisconsin, died Saturday morning of natural causes at his home in Madison. He was 60.
Lee was survived by his wife Barb, 57; his three sons Jeremy, 30; Jonathan, 23 and Jeffrey, 22 and his daughter Jennifer, 27. He also had four grandchildren, Breanna Thomas, Michael Thomas, Dawn Thomas and Timothy Kline.
He was a well-rounded person and he believed that it was very important for one to be multi-talented. He was very active in many activities such as church cleanups and services, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing, cooking and wood crafting.
“The guy seemed like he could just do it all,” said one of his long-time neighbors Charles Amera. “I would look over sometimes and he would be working on his ’54 pickup truck one minute and then the next minute he would be cleaning the gutters or resurfacing the driveway.”
Thomas was born into a seven-child family in Tallulah, La. On May 2, 1945. The oldest son Gabe watched after all the other children when their parents weren’t at home. This became a trend for the older children as Lee was the second oldest child and took on the same responsibility when Gabe gave it up. The rest of Lee’s siblings include Steve, Lois, Betty, Frankie and Vivian.
Lee graduated from Ruben McCall High School in 1963 and then quickly moved right on to college at Grambling University in Grambling, La. There he studied education and public administration. There he also played basketball and baseball and stayed active in the bowling club and the Kappa Psi Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a 3.5 grade point average and received his first offer for teaching in Racine, Wis.
After graduation he married Barb, his longtime college sweetheart, in her hometown of Shreveport, La. Barb then almost what seemed like followed in Lee’s footsteps as she graduated from Grambling in 1970 with her degree in teaching. They both packed up and moved to Wisconsin where Lee ended up teaching high school English and Barb taught physical education.
Racine was the birthplace for all four of his children but shortly after his last son was born, he moved them to McFarland, Wis. Where he was offered another job as a high school principal. The city of Madison reviewed some of the work he had done at other places and quickly offered him a job working in the Human Resource Department for the district. Lee wanted to be more actively involved with students so he applied for an assistant principal job at Madison East High School. In no time, he was hired and began implementing what he had learned in college. He saw many bright, young and talented students graduate in the 25 years he spent there.
“Mr. Thomas was one of the only reasons why I kept coming to school,” said Andrea Gribble, one of his past students. “He made crazy jokes and was always trying to make all of his students laugh which made going to classes a lot less stressful and troublesome.”
One of his life long quotes that he stood by stated, “Life is a lot easier to go through when you’re smiling and having fun.” This stuck with all of his students and everyone else who cam in contact with him.
A memorial mass will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church at 10 a.m. this Wednesday and the burial will be held at Saint Christine’s Cemetery.
Lee was survived by his wife Barb, 57; his three sons Jeremy, 30; Jonathan, 23 and Jeffrey, 22 and his daughter Jennifer, 27. He also had four grandchildren, Breanna Thomas, Michael Thomas, Dawn Thomas and Timothy Kline.
He was a well-rounded person and he believed that it was very important for one to be multi-talented. He was very active in many activities such as church cleanups and services, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing, cooking and wood crafting.
“The guy seemed like he could just do it all,” said one of his long-time neighbors Charles Amera. “I would look over sometimes and he would be working on his ’54 pickup truck one minute and then the next minute he would be cleaning the gutters or resurfacing the driveway.”
Thomas was born into a seven-child family in Tallulah, La. On May 2, 1945. The oldest son Gabe watched after all the other children when their parents weren’t at home. This became a trend for the older children as Lee was the second oldest child and took on the same responsibility when Gabe gave it up. The rest of Lee’s siblings include Steve, Lois, Betty, Frankie and Vivian.
Lee graduated from Ruben McCall High School in 1963 and then quickly moved right on to college at Grambling University in Grambling, La. There he studied education and public administration. There he also played basketball and baseball and stayed active in the bowling club and the Kappa Psi Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a 3.5 grade point average and received his first offer for teaching in Racine, Wis.
After graduation he married Barb, his longtime college sweetheart, in her hometown of Shreveport, La. Barb then almost what seemed like followed in Lee’s footsteps as she graduated from Grambling in 1970 with her degree in teaching. They both packed up and moved to Wisconsin where Lee ended up teaching high school English and Barb taught physical education.
Racine was the birthplace for all four of his children but shortly after his last son was born, he moved them to McFarland, Wis. Where he was offered another job as a high school principal. The city of Madison reviewed some of the work he had done at other places and quickly offered him a job working in the Human Resource Department for the district. Lee wanted to be more actively involved with students so he applied for an assistant principal job at Madison East High School. In no time, he was hired and began implementing what he had learned in college. He saw many bright, young and talented students graduate in the 25 years he spent there.
“Mr. Thomas was one of the only reasons why I kept coming to school,” said Andrea Gribble, one of his past students. “He made crazy jokes and was always trying to make all of his students laugh which made going to classes a lot less stressful and troublesome.”
One of his life long quotes that he stood by stated, “Life is a lot easier to go through when you’re smiling and having fun.” This stuck with all of his students and everyone else who cam in contact with him.
A memorial mass will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church at 10 a.m. this Wednesday and the burial will be held at Saint Christine’s Cemetery.
Peter Brooks, 27 [final]
Ryan Johnson
Obit Final Copy
Peter Brooks
Peter Brooks, an employee of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Residence Life and an award winning screenwriter, died Saturday when he saved a dog by pushing it out of the way of a PT Cruiser, but was unable to move out of it’s path before he was run down. He was 27.
Brooks was born in Wauwatosa, Wisc. To David and Lynn Brooks. He often talked about his time at Wauwatosa High School, specifically his “Mia” experience, where he got to fell head over heels for a girl, got to date her and got his heart broken all in the space of a year.
Brooks worked all across America, holding residence life jobs at Arizona State University, the University of Missouri Columbia and finally returning to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he had received his undergraduate degree in Radio-TV-Film. As a student at Oshkosh, Brooks participated in making student films and worked on becoming a screenwriter, winning awards for his work. He also co-founded the Society to Enhance Pirate Culture Across Oshkosh (SEPCAO) and was employed as a community advisor, which ultimately led him into the field of student affairs.
Brooks got his job at Arizona State University by what he described as random chance. Brooks often liked to talk about how he has been walking down his hallway reading about who he could interview with at the Oshkosh Placement Exchange, when he tripped. When he looked at the magazine again it was open to Arizona State University, so he decided to interview with them.
When he returned to Oshkosh as a residence hall director, Brooks served as the advisor for Skripters, the campus screenwriting club. Brooks wanted to help new and emerging screenwriters succeed in their careers. He also founded Future Leaders of Student Affairs (FLoSA), which advised student leaders looking into the student affairs field. Both FLoSA and Skripters will continue in his absence under the advisement of his friend and co-worker, David Landenberger.
Reading was one of Brooks’ many passions and his tastes ranged from fantasy novels to home improvement manuals. He had an extensive comic book collection that is being auctioned off to raise money for his favorite charity, the Big Brothers/ Sisters of the Fox Valley. Brooks believed in the power of volunteering and, as a residence hall director, he offered students many opportunities to serve their community and make their surroundings better.
“He loved his job,” said Katie Seibel a Clemans Hall desk worker. “He was always willing to listen and help us with our problems.”
Many of Brooks’ employees said that Brooks was easy to approach and had a very “laid back” relationship with them. “He was the best boss I ever had,” said Jeff Pederson, a community advisor in Clemans Hall, which Brooks was in charge of before he moved to South Scott Hall in January of 2005.
Peter Brooks is survived by his mother and father, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Saint Mark’s Funeral Home in Wauwatosa. The following day funeral services will be held at Our Lady, Our Savior Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. For those unable to attend these services, the University of Wisconsin of Oshkosh is sponsoring a memorial service at Reeve Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. Donations will be taken at the ceremony, which will be put into a fund to help pay Brooks’ funeral expenses.
Obit Final Copy
Peter Brooks
Peter Brooks, an employee of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Residence Life and an award winning screenwriter, died Saturday when he saved a dog by pushing it out of the way of a PT Cruiser, but was unable to move out of it’s path before he was run down. He was 27.
Brooks was born in Wauwatosa, Wisc. To David and Lynn Brooks. He often talked about his time at Wauwatosa High School, specifically his “Mia” experience, where he got to fell head over heels for a girl, got to date her and got his heart broken all in the space of a year.
Brooks worked all across America, holding residence life jobs at Arizona State University, the University of Missouri Columbia and finally returning to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he had received his undergraduate degree in Radio-TV-Film. As a student at Oshkosh, Brooks participated in making student films and worked on becoming a screenwriter, winning awards for his work. He also co-founded the Society to Enhance Pirate Culture Across Oshkosh (SEPCAO) and was employed as a community advisor, which ultimately led him into the field of student affairs.
Brooks got his job at Arizona State University by what he described as random chance. Brooks often liked to talk about how he has been walking down his hallway reading about who he could interview with at the Oshkosh Placement Exchange, when he tripped. When he looked at the magazine again it was open to Arizona State University, so he decided to interview with them.
When he returned to Oshkosh as a residence hall director, Brooks served as the advisor for Skripters, the campus screenwriting club. Brooks wanted to help new and emerging screenwriters succeed in their careers. He also founded Future Leaders of Student Affairs (FLoSA), which advised student leaders looking into the student affairs field. Both FLoSA and Skripters will continue in his absence under the advisement of his friend and co-worker, David Landenberger.
Reading was one of Brooks’ many passions and his tastes ranged from fantasy novels to home improvement manuals. He had an extensive comic book collection that is being auctioned off to raise money for his favorite charity, the Big Brothers/ Sisters of the Fox Valley. Brooks believed in the power of volunteering and, as a residence hall director, he offered students many opportunities to serve their community and make their surroundings better.
“He loved his job,” said Katie Seibel a Clemans Hall desk worker. “He was always willing to listen and help us with our problems.”
Many of Brooks’ employees said that Brooks was easy to approach and had a very “laid back” relationship with them. “He was the best boss I ever had,” said Jeff Pederson, a community advisor in Clemans Hall, which Brooks was in charge of before he moved to South Scott Hall in January of 2005.
Peter Brooks is survived by his mother and father, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Saint Mark’s Funeral Home in Wauwatosa. The following day funeral services will be held at Our Lady, Our Savior Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. For those unable to attend these services, the University of Wisconsin of Oshkosh is sponsoring a memorial service at Reeve Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. Donations will be taken at the ceremony, which will be put into a fund to help pay Brooks’ funeral expenses.
Feb 14 Prep.
1) If I had the chance to move from obits to a police beat, I would definitely move to the police beat. Investigating crimes, fires and accidents would be very interesting and upbeat, compared to obits. Police beat reporters would be able to gain first hand knowledge on incidents and gain information by talking to witnesses. I personally love the idea of being able to investigate like a detective.
2) The hardest part of switching to a police beat would probably being able to gain knowledge and accurate data of a situation quickly. Another hard part would be to know all the laws to abide by and making sure when writing about accidents that you don't do so in a way that could cause harm to victims or family of victims.
2) The hardest part of switching to a police beat would probably being able to gain knowledge and accurate data of a situation quickly. Another hard part would be to know all the laws to abide by and making sure when writing about accidents that you don't do so in a way that could cause harm to victims or family of victims.
Class Prep 2-14
1. If I were offered the opportunity to leave the obit desk and move up to the police beat I would not accept the job. When covering crimes, fires and accidents, a reporter must always be prepared to drop whatever they may be doing and rush to the scene. They may only have a few minutes to collect as much information as possible, and I would not like to work on such unpredictable deadlines. I also do not like the idea of having to "corner" witnesses to find out information at the scene of an accident or fire. Being more of a timid person myself, I believe this would be very difficult for me. I also have a terrible fear of blood (hemaphobia) that may present a barrier in the way that I report on certain accidents.
2. If I were forced to make the transition from the obit desk to the police beat, I believe the most difficult challenge would be having to rely almost entirely on quotations from others to develop my story. Eyewitness descriptions and personal accounts from victims are what make crime stories interesting. Details such as these are essential to stories about crime, accidents or fires, and they can not be found at the morgue or anywhere else. A reporter on the police beat must go out and convince others to give them this information or they will be left with an incomplete and unexciting story.
2. If I were forced to make the transition from the obit desk to the police beat, I believe the most difficult challenge would be having to rely almost entirely on quotations from others to develop my story. Eyewitness descriptions and personal accounts from victims are what make crime stories interesting. Details such as these are essential to stories about crime, accidents or fires, and they can not be found at the morgue or anywhere else. A reporter on the police beat must go out and convince others to give them this information or they will be left with an incomplete and unexciting story.
Obituary Final Draft
Audrey L. Harmann, an avid bowler and socialite, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home Thursday night. She was 70.
She was born in Racine Wis., on April 11, 1934 to Leone and Harvey Anderson. She grew up in Sturtevant, where she attended Case High School and spent the majority of her time carousing the streets with friends until she met her husband of 52 years. She married Arthur J. Harmann II on Oct. 16, 1950 after courting for two months.
The two started a family right away. Not only was she a mother at the age of 16, but she also helped in her husband's family business, the Sturtevant Depot. She worked there as a maid and waitress until it was sold in the 1970s. After they decided not to take over the family business they started a business of their own, Sturtevant Liquor. They owned and operated it for 10 years with the help of their children.
In the year's that followed the closing of their liquor store she obtained a job at Spee Dee Packaging as a secretary. She spent the rest of her time working there, until her retirement in 1990. She also helped with Art's Carts, her husband's golf cart repair business.
After her retirement she was able spend more time on her beautiful flower gardens.
She was also a talented and creative knitter and sewer. She loved to make blankets, slippers, scarves and mittens for Christmas and birthday presents. Everyone looked forward to receiving one of her handcrafted blankets.
One of the things that she loved to do was traveling to Las Vegas and gambling with her family. Even though she was terrified of flying and needed a little "pick me up" in order to get on the plane she always made it there in one piece. She was a very successful gambler, she always came home with lots of winnings that she loved to dangle in everyone's face so proudly.
"One of the things that I will always remember is the time we all went to Vegas and were walking through the airport. All of a sudden I felt a hand in my pocket. I turned around and there was Audrey with her hand in my pocket, I was dragging her through the airport after she almost fell on her face," said her son-in-law John Weiss. "Lets just say she had a little too many."
She also looked forward to camping at Devil's Lake State Park with her family every year. Here she taught many of her grandchildren how to fish. She also enjoyed the splendor of beating her daughter (Toni) at Scrabble (Something she loved to do!), baking delicious pies and sitting around the campfire telling the same story over and over. She would also find time to make a trip to Ho-Chunk Casino during her stay at Devil's Lake, where she would always come out ahead.
After living in her home on 90th Street for over 30 years she moved to Karnee's Kourt, after her husband became ill. She became quite the social butterfly in her time at the "home". She attended happy hour every week (she loved those brandy old-fashions), joined the Red Hat Club and played cards with her fellow residents.
She was a member of a bowling league for many years with her mother, daughter-in-law and grandchildren up until her death.
She is survived by her mother, two daughters, Toni Weiss of Union Grove and Victoria Shemeckel of Paris; four sons, Michael Harmann of Sturtevant, Arthur Harmann III of Sturtevant, Christopher Harmann of Rice Lake and Eric Harmann of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and one brother Mark Anderson of Racine. Her father and husband preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Pelitzer's Funeral Home, 652 Washington Ave. Burial will be held at West Lawn Cemetery Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
She was born in Racine Wis., on April 11, 1934 to Leone and Harvey Anderson. She grew up in Sturtevant, where she attended Case High School and spent the majority of her time carousing the streets with friends until she met her husband of 52 years. She married Arthur J. Harmann II on Oct. 16, 1950 after courting for two months.
The two started a family right away. Not only was she a mother at the age of 16, but she also helped in her husband's family business, the Sturtevant Depot. She worked there as a maid and waitress until it was sold in the 1970s. After they decided not to take over the family business they started a business of their own, Sturtevant Liquor. They owned and operated it for 10 years with the help of their children.
In the year's that followed the closing of their liquor store she obtained a job at Spee Dee Packaging as a secretary. She spent the rest of her time working there, until her retirement in 1990. She also helped with Art's Carts, her husband's golf cart repair business.
After her retirement she was able spend more time on her beautiful flower gardens.
She was also a talented and creative knitter and sewer. She loved to make blankets, slippers, scarves and mittens for Christmas and birthday presents. Everyone looked forward to receiving one of her handcrafted blankets.
One of the things that she loved to do was traveling to Las Vegas and gambling with her family. Even though she was terrified of flying and needed a little "pick me up" in order to get on the plane she always made it there in one piece. She was a very successful gambler, she always came home with lots of winnings that she loved to dangle in everyone's face so proudly.
"One of the things that I will always remember is the time we all went to Vegas and were walking through the airport. All of a sudden I felt a hand in my pocket. I turned around and there was Audrey with her hand in my pocket, I was dragging her through the airport after she almost fell on her face," said her son-in-law John Weiss. "Lets just say she had a little too many."
She also looked forward to camping at Devil's Lake State Park with her family every year. Here she taught many of her grandchildren how to fish. She also enjoyed the splendor of beating her daughter (Toni) at Scrabble (Something she loved to do!), baking delicious pies and sitting around the campfire telling the same story over and over. She would also find time to make a trip to Ho-Chunk Casino during her stay at Devil's Lake, where she would always come out ahead.
After living in her home on 90th Street for over 30 years she moved to Karnee's Kourt, after her husband became ill. She became quite the social butterfly in her time at the "home". She attended happy hour every week (she loved those brandy old-fashions), joined the Red Hat Club and played cards with her fellow residents.
She was a member of a bowling league for many years with her mother, daughter-in-law and grandchildren up until her death.
She is survived by her mother, two daughters, Toni Weiss of Union Grove and Victoria Shemeckel of Paris; four sons, Michael Harmann of Sturtevant, Arthur Harmann III of Sturtevant, Christopher Harmann of Rice Lake and Eric Harmann of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and one brother Mark Anderson of Racine. Her father and husband preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Pelitzer's Funeral Home, 652 Washington Ave. Burial will be held at West Lawn Cemetery Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Obiturary final draft
Deborah A. Sobczak, a loving and worrysome mother who feared that her children had a terrible disease whenever they were sick and who enjoyed crossword puzzles and dining out, died Saturday morning at Waukesha County Hospital. She was 52.
Sobczak was born in Milwaukee to Catherine and Edward Dubis. She grew up in Greendale where she attended school at St. Alphonsus Catholic School and Greendale High School. It was during her high school years when she developed a love of music, singing and playing the guitar. She participated in the drama club at school and came to land the leading female role in the musical "South Pacific" in which she belted out such numbers as "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair."
After high school she married her husband, Stephen L. Sobczak, who was from a neighboring town. They wed twice in 1971; the first time no one knew about, and the second time was celebrated with family and friends.
Her husband enlisted in the Army, and the couple spent the following months moving wherever he was stationed. First they lived in Shirley, Mass., but she stayed in the apartment most of the time because she was afraid of the drug dealers in the area. They then moved to Fort Gordon, Ga., where she had to spend some time in the military hospital due to a ruptured appendix. After that, Sobczak returned to Wisconsin while her husband went off to Korea.
Sobczak went to visit him in Korea during Christmas of 1972. She stayed there for four months. Her days were mostly spent with the other "army wives" on the base, because the men were gone all day. A daily ritual for the women was to walk to the post to take a shower. When she left Korea, she had a new view on other cultures and the world that she would share with her family.
When her husband returned, the couple moved from place to place within Wisconsin. Sobczak found a job in Milwaukee with First Wisconsin Bank where she spent over 29 years. She enjoyed living the "working girl" life, and colleagues agree that she was good at it.
In 1979 she moved with her husband to Mukwonago where together they built their house and raised a family. Later in life her family would hear her complain about living atop a big hill, especially during the winter.
Her following years were spent providing for her family. She began her first job at 8 a.m. and her second at 5 p.m. She juggled her career and her family remarkably well, although at times she did have a melt down. Even with such a busy schedule, she found time to shop and go to aerobics classes.
Her two daughters were raised as Christians, and she instilled in them the morals she had learned during her years at Catholic school. She sang with them and taught them some German. The family took many vacations to Disney World where many happy memories were made.
The year 1995 was a big turning point in her life. She had to spend some time in the hospital because a crippling disease she had been diagnosed with earlier took a turn for the worse. During this time Sobczak had to learn how to eat, write and walk again. Her spirits remained high and she came out a stronger person.
Another major event that strengthened her was the loss of her husband in 2002. She was the glue that held her family together, and she kept a level head even though she too was grieving.
Academics was important to her since she had not finished college, and she encouraged her daughters to continue with their education. She helped with money whenever she could no questions asked. Her daughters got advise, even when none was asked for. She often talked about college living and landlords according to what she had seen on the latest "Judge Judy" case. Sobczak was truly a caring and loving mother. Her children not only saw her as their mother, but also as a friend and confidant.
Sobczak is survived by her two daughters, Sarah Sobczak of Oshkosh, Wis., and Stephanie Sobczak of Whitewater, Wis.; her mother, Catherine Dubis of Franklin, Wis.; one sister, Karen Schaeffer of Eau Claire, Wis.; two brothers, Denis Dubis of Salem, Ore., and David Dubis of San Fransico, Calif; 11 nieces and six nephews. Her husband, Stephen, pre-deceased her.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Schmidt & Bartlet Funeral Home, 315 Main St., in Mukwonago. She will be buried at Mukwonago Cemetery.
Sobczak was born in Milwaukee to Catherine and Edward Dubis. She grew up in Greendale where she attended school at St. Alphonsus Catholic School and Greendale High School. It was during her high school years when she developed a love of music, singing and playing the guitar. She participated in the drama club at school and came to land the leading female role in the musical "South Pacific" in which she belted out such numbers as "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair."
After high school she married her husband, Stephen L. Sobczak, who was from a neighboring town. They wed twice in 1971; the first time no one knew about, and the second time was celebrated with family and friends.
Her husband enlisted in the Army, and the couple spent the following months moving wherever he was stationed. First they lived in Shirley, Mass., but she stayed in the apartment most of the time because she was afraid of the drug dealers in the area. They then moved to Fort Gordon, Ga., where she had to spend some time in the military hospital due to a ruptured appendix. After that, Sobczak returned to Wisconsin while her husband went off to Korea.
Sobczak went to visit him in Korea during Christmas of 1972. She stayed there for four months. Her days were mostly spent with the other "army wives" on the base, because the men were gone all day. A daily ritual for the women was to walk to the post to take a shower. When she left Korea, she had a new view on other cultures and the world that she would share with her family.
When her husband returned, the couple moved from place to place within Wisconsin. Sobczak found a job in Milwaukee with First Wisconsin Bank where she spent over 29 years. She enjoyed living the "working girl" life, and colleagues agree that she was good at it.
In 1979 she moved with her husband to Mukwonago where together they built their house and raised a family. Later in life her family would hear her complain about living atop a big hill, especially during the winter.
Her following years were spent providing for her family. She began her first job at 8 a.m. and her second at 5 p.m. She juggled her career and her family remarkably well, although at times she did have a melt down. Even with such a busy schedule, she found time to shop and go to aerobics classes.
Her two daughters were raised as Christians, and she instilled in them the morals she had learned during her years at Catholic school. She sang with them and taught them some German. The family took many vacations to Disney World where many happy memories were made.
The year 1995 was a big turning point in her life. She had to spend some time in the hospital because a crippling disease she had been diagnosed with earlier took a turn for the worse. During this time Sobczak had to learn how to eat, write and walk again. Her spirits remained high and she came out a stronger person.
Another major event that strengthened her was the loss of her husband in 2002. She was the glue that held her family together, and she kept a level head even though she too was grieving.
Academics was important to her since she had not finished college, and she encouraged her daughters to continue with their education. She helped with money whenever she could no questions asked. Her daughters got advise, even when none was asked for. She often talked about college living and landlords according to what she had seen on the latest "Judge Judy" case. Sobczak was truly a caring and loving mother. Her children not only saw her as their mother, but also as a friend and confidant.
Sobczak is survived by her two daughters, Sarah Sobczak of Oshkosh, Wis., and Stephanie Sobczak of Whitewater, Wis.; her mother, Catherine Dubis of Franklin, Wis.; one sister, Karen Schaeffer of Eau Claire, Wis.; two brothers, Denis Dubis of Salem, Ore., and David Dubis of San Fransico, Calif; 11 nieces and six nephews. Her husband, Stephen, pre-deceased her.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Schmidt & Bartlet Funeral Home, 315 Main St., in Mukwonago. She will be buried at Mukwonago Cemetery.
Redo Obit assignment
The obit that I read for this assignment appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. Erna Eckerle served her community in many ways including volunteering. Her assistant included but was not limited groups such as the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee and the Marquette University Women’s Council. Erna was a model citizen and truly lived a life of service.
The obit has many good qualities to it including a great lead and a story of her life that builds from it. However, I feel like I don’t know her as much as I would like. You are taken through her life of philanthropy but not much further. Maybe that was her life and the extent of it, but it seems like a women with that much time would have more to her.
Still, when you look at it as a whole, the obit has the main themes it needs such as time of death and place, funeral arrangements and an incite into who she was. Not a perfect example but definitely something that would make her family happy.
The obit has many good qualities to it including a great lead and a story of her life that builds from it. However, I feel like I don’t know her as much as I would like. You are taken through her life of philanthropy but not much further. Maybe that was her life and the extent of it, but it seems like a women with that much time would have more to her.
Still, when you look at it as a whole, the obit has the main themes it needs such as time of death and place, funeral arrangements and an incite into who she was. Not a perfect example but definitely something that would make her family happy.
Feb 14 Class Prep
Danielle Buechel
February 8, 2005
2 Questions; Class Prep
1. If I had the opportunity to move from the obit desk to the police beat I would definately take advantage and make the switch. The book discusses coverage of crimes, fires and accidents and portrays the job as exciting and full of action. The chance to investigate, interview and meet new people is also a perk to the job. The book states that reporters must work to find witnesses and sources when writing about accidents and fires, I think that this opportunity to dig deeper into a story would make for an interesting investigation. The reading also tells readers that there is often great interest in stories involving crime and danger, this added feedback from the community would likely make the job more interesting and rewarding.
2. I think that the most difficult aspect of a switch from the obit desk to the police beat would be adjusting to and remembering the various restrictions and laws surrounding sensitive or criminal manners. The book lists many lawful restrictions for crime reporting including issues of taste and ethics and the consequences of negligence in crime reporting. Another challenging aspect may include being available on short notice and in high demand as well as finding the right words to handle delicate matters such as rape and murder. The book also discusses the factor that poorly done court coverage could lead to criticism for the press, this too could prove a difficulty in producing a well written crime article.
February 8, 2005
2 Questions; Class Prep
1. If I had the opportunity to move from the obit desk to the police beat I would definately take advantage and make the switch. The book discusses coverage of crimes, fires and accidents and portrays the job as exciting and full of action. The chance to investigate, interview and meet new people is also a perk to the job. The book states that reporters must work to find witnesses and sources when writing about accidents and fires, I think that this opportunity to dig deeper into a story would make for an interesting investigation. The reading also tells readers that there is often great interest in stories involving crime and danger, this added feedback from the community would likely make the job more interesting and rewarding.
2. I think that the most difficult aspect of a switch from the obit desk to the police beat would be adjusting to and remembering the various restrictions and laws surrounding sensitive or criminal manners. The book lists many lawful restrictions for crime reporting including issues of taste and ethics and the consequences of negligence in crime reporting. Another challenging aspect may include being available on short notice and in high demand as well as finding the right words to handle delicate matters such as rape and murder. The book also discusses the factor that poorly done court coverage could lead to criticism for the press, this too could prove a difficulty in producing a well written crime article.
Obituary Final Draft
Danielle Buechel
Bruno Buechel, a Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died Thursday of natural causes at his home with his family at his side. He was 80.
Born October 10, 1928 the son of Clements and Margaret Buechel, Bruno attended a rural school house through grade seven. When he was 13, he dropped out of school and took a job driving a milk truck to help provide for his 11 brothers and sisters.
At age 19, Bruno was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served his country in the Korean War until 1953 when, after sustaining life-threatening injuries, he was awarded a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Donna M. Broeckel of Charlesburg in 1956 and together they established a dairy farm and raised seven children. Bruno took on a second job at the Brillion Aluminum Specialty Plant to make ends meet and with help from his wife and children he managed to keep the Buechel Family Farm in production for 36 years.
Bruno retired from the farming industry in 1992 to focus on his real passion: cane pole fishing with his grandchildren. He spent many patient hours teaching his grandsons to tie fishing lures and to make the perfect cast. Bruno was also an avid deer hunter and he helped organize a hunting party which includes three generations of the Buechel family.
"Bruno was happiest when he was in the woods with his kids and grand kids," his wife Donna told friends, "he just loved nature and the thrill of hunting."
Bruno also enjoyed cable television and reading the newspaper and often could be seen circling the block in his Ford pickup truck to oversee crop planting. Though he was a quiet man, he looked forward to visits with his grandchildren and trips to the local barber.
Survivors include his wife Donna; his children Dave (Dianne) Buechel, Richard (Darlene) Buechel, Patty Buechel, Dennis Buechel, Kady Buechel, Sandy Ziegelbauer (Jeff) and Sue Buechel. He is further survived by nine siblings, many nieces and nephews and five grandchildren; Danielle and Ben Buechel of Chilton, Kristin and Eric Buechel of Stockbridge and Emily Ott of Brothertown.
Bruno was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Maggie Joas, a brother Benjamin Buechel and a nephew Robert Joas.
"His quiet demeanor and comforting smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him," a family friend said of Bruno, "he’s hunting and fishing up in heaven now and we know he’s happy."
Services will be at 11:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Church, Chilton with the Rev. Gary S. New S.D.S officiating. Friends and family may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home 411 W. Main Street, Chilton from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Bruno Buechel, a Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died Thursday of natural causes at his home with his family at his side. He was 80.
Born October 10, 1928 the son of Clements and Margaret Buechel, Bruno attended a rural school house through grade seven. When he was 13, he dropped out of school and took a job driving a milk truck to help provide for his 11 brothers and sisters.
At age 19, Bruno was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served his country in the Korean War until 1953 when, after sustaining life-threatening injuries, he was awarded a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Donna M. Broeckel of Charlesburg in 1956 and together they established a dairy farm and raised seven children. Bruno took on a second job at the Brillion Aluminum Specialty Plant to make ends meet and with help from his wife and children he managed to keep the Buechel Family Farm in production for 36 years.
Bruno retired from the farming industry in 1992 to focus on his real passion: cane pole fishing with his grandchildren. He spent many patient hours teaching his grandsons to tie fishing lures and to make the perfect cast. Bruno was also an avid deer hunter and he helped organize a hunting party which includes three generations of the Buechel family.
"Bruno was happiest when he was in the woods with his kids and grand kids," his wife Donna told friends, "he just loved nature and the thrill of hunting."
Bruno also enjoyed cable television and reading the newspaper and often could be seen circling the block in his Ford pickup truck to oversee crop planting. Though he was a quiet man, he looked forward to visits with his grandchildren and trips to the local barber.
Survivors include his wife Donna; his children Dave (Dianne) Buechel, Richard (Darlene) Buechel, Patty Buechel, Dennis Buechel, Kady Buechel, Sandy Ziegelbauer (Jeff) and Sue Buechel. He is further survived by nine siblings, many nieces and nephews and five grandchildren; Danielle and Ben Buechel of Chilton, Kristin and Eric Buechel of Stockbridge and Emily Ott of Brothertown.
Bruno was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Maggie Joas, a brother Benjamin Buechel and a nephew Robert Joas.
"His quiet demeanor and comforting smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him," a family friend said of Bruno, "he’s hunting and fishing up in heaven now and we know he’s happy."
Services will be at 11:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Church, Chilton with the Rev. Gary S. New S.D.S officiating. Friends and family may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home 411 W. Main Street, Chilton from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Monday, February 07, 2005
Obit Draft
Nathan Kragh
Obituary Draft
2-7-05
He graced life’s stage with stoic determination, for whatever the task was, to get the job done and get it done right. A lover of the great outdoors, he spent most of his time building and creating, hunting and spending time with his children. Dale Owen Kragh. 54, of E2124 Crystal River Lane, died Sunday night.
Dale went peacefully in his sleep due to complications with blood clots in his lungs, something he had been battling for the past few years.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shepard of the Lakes Lutheran Church. Pastor Dean Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be at Shadow Lake Cemetery in Waupaca following the service.
Dale was the second child born to Guy and Lois Kragh on June 30, 1950, in Athens, Wis. Soon after his birth his family moved to Manawa, Wis., where he was raised. Dale spent his summers as working odd jobs his father found for him with relatives and friends of the family, most of which included farm work and basic mechanical maintenance. The jobs that entailed the mechanical work drew him in and captured his interest.
After finishing high school he enlisted into the Navy during the Vietnam War. While enlisted dale worked in the engine room maintaining the ships engines. He was very proud accomplishing a goal of his to see the world. He traveled to China, Japan and the Philippines, and of course, Vietnam. The Philippines had especially sparked his interest and had the most profound affect on him. He would later come back to tell stories to his children about the poor conditions people lived under and how lucky he and his children were to be living in America.
Dale finished his tour of duty in the navy in Hawaii, spending the last month on the sandy beaches of the isled state. From Hawaii he traveled back to Wisconsin and back to Manawa. He enrolled himself in drafting classes at the Fox Valley Technical College.
A few short years later he applied at the Waupaca Foundry to earn some money. During that time he met his first wife, Debra Madison. The union gave birth to his first son Eric and the building a house outside of Waupaca, a house in which he did most of the building. He crafted the garage and dry walled, nailed together a back porch and built a swing set for his son. Two years later would bring his son and final child, Nathan.
His years of working the graveyard shift at the Foundry spawned a great opportunity. Dale received a job in the research and development department, where he made best use of his drafting skills. He worked 12-hour days for almost 20 years and designed various tools and machines to help the Foundry run efficiently. Dale also spent a large amount of his free time doing anything outdoors. Whether he was building a second garage, rebuilding the back porch, or fishing with his sons, he relished every minute of it. With his sons and friends he took yearly trips in the summer to the rugged forests of Ontario to camp, fish for Walleye and hunt bear. In the winter he hunted turkeys and white tailed deer.
He remarried many years later to Bette Rasmussen, after his divorce to his first wife. He is survived by his two sons and his wife.
Obituary Draft
2-7-05
He graced life’s stage with stoic determination, for whatever the task was, to get the job done and get it done right. A lover of the great outdoors, he spent most of his time building and creating, hunting and spending time with his children. Dale Owen Kragh. 54, of E2124 Crystal River Lane, died Sunday night.
Dale went peacefully in his sleep due to complications with blood clots in his lungs, something he had been battling for the past few years.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shepard of the Lakes Lutheran Church. Pastor Dean Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be at Shadow Lake Cemetery in Waupaca following the service.
Dale was the second child born to Guy and Lois Kragh on June 30, 1950, in Athens, Wis. Soon after his birth his family moved to Manawa, Wis., where he was raised. Dale spent his summers as working odd jobs his father found for him with relatives and friends of the family, most of which included farm work and basic mechanical maintenance. The jobs that entailed the mechanical work drew him in and captured his interest.
After finishing high school he enlisted into the Navy during the Vietnam War. While enlisted dale worked in the engine room maintaining the ships engines. He was very proud accomplishing a goal of his to see the world. He traveled to China, Japan and the Philippines, and of course, Vietnam. The Philippines had especially sparked his interest and had the most profound affect on him. He would later come back to tell stories to his children about the poor conditions people lived under and how lucky he and his children were to be living in America.
Dale finished his tour of duty in the navy in Hawaii, spending the last month on the sandy beaches of the isled state. From Hawaii he traveled back to Wisconsin and back to Manawa. He enrolled himself in drafting classes at the Fox Valley Technical College.
A few short years later he applied at the Waupaca Foundry to earn some money. During that time he met his first wife, Debra Madison. The union gave birth to his first son Eric and the building a house outside of Waupaca, a house in which he did most of the building. He crafted the garage and dry walled, nailed together a back porch and built a swing set for his son. Two years later would bring his son and final child, Nathan.
His years of working the graveyard shift at the Foundry spawned a great opportunity. Dale received a job in the research and development department, where he made best use of his drafting skills. He worked 12-hour days for almost 20 years and designed various tools and machines to help the Foundry run efficiently. Dale also spent a large amount of his free time doing anything outdoors. Whether he was building a second garage, rebuilding the back porch, or fishing with his sons, he relished every minute of it. With his sons and friends he took yearly trips in the summer to the rugged forests of Ontario to camp, fish for Walleye and hunt bear. In the winter he hunted turkeys and white tailed deer.
He remarried many years later to Bette Rasmussen, after his divorce to his first wife. He is survived by his two sons and his wife.
Obit Draft
Eric Strelow
Obit Draft
Philip Strelow
Philip M. Strelow, a giving friend and nonstop debater, died last Wednesday after drowning in freezing water at the Milwaukee County Zoo. He was 26.
He had fallen over the railing at the penguin exhibit and died surrounded by the black-and-white birds. Officials claim the penguins are innocent.
Philip was always busy in thought. Even when relaxing in front of the television he would listen to public radio. His thoughts were always easily transferred to words, though, and one could find oneself engrossed in a conversation with him for quite some time. A uninhibited public speaker, Phil could always capture an audience.
He participated in debate and band during his time at Appleton East High School and continued taking band in college. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay in 2002 with a major in political science.
With a low demand of social science teachers, he found himself struggling to find a job. Working at Barnes & Noble and as a substitute teacher, his search for a steady job was never-ending. Being an avid reader, his job at the bookstore was a perfect match, as one could tell by the volumes on his bookshelves in his room.
One of Philip’s proudest moments was when he defended the Earth from aliens for 30 minutes with only a baseball bat. Sitting in a field in Roswell, N.M., he was sure the heavenly visitors felt threatened.
A comic at heart, Philip had a joking attitude towards life and would probably want people to laugh at his life in retrospect.
Obit Draft
Philip Strelow
Philip M. Strelow, a giving friend and nonstop debater, died last Wednesday after drowning in freezing water at the Milwaukee County Zoo. He was 26.
He had fallen over the railing at the penguin exhibit and died surrounded by the black-and-white birds. Officials claim the penguins are innocent.
Philip was always busy in thought. Even when relaxing in front of the television he would listen to public radio. His thoughts were always easily transferred to words, though, and one could find oneself engrossed in a conversation with him for quite some time. A uninhibited public speaker, Phil could always capture an audience.
He participated in debate and band during his time at Appleton East High School and continued taking band in college. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay in 2002 with a major in political science.
With a low demand of social science teachers, he found himself struggling to find a job. Working at Barnes & Noble and as a substitute teacher, his search for a steady job was never-ending. Being an avid reader, his job at the bookstore was a perfect match, as one could tell by the volumes on his bookshelves in his room.
One of Philip’s proudest moments was when he defended the Earth from aliens for 30 minutes with only a baseball bat. Sitting in a field in Roswell, N.M., he was sure the heavenly visitors felt threatened.
A comic at heart, Philip had a joking attitude towards life and would probably want people to laugh at his life in retrospect.
Barbara Jean dinse Obit
Barb dinse, whose love for her husband, her three kids and her god were the foundations of her life, died Tuesday at her home in Oakfield at the age of 86. Barb, who had battled an enlarged heart for years, died of the disease
Barb was born August 15, 1961 in the town of Fond du Lac, the daughter of Greg and Bonnie Michels. She was educated in Fond du Lac, graduating from St. Mary Springs Academy with the Class of 1979. Shortly following high school she met the love of her life, Michael. They were married May 28, 1982 at the St. Johns Church in Woodhull. The sweethearts shared 65-years together, they were blessed with three beautiful boys, Jonathan along with his wife Paula, Bryan and Matthew and grandchildren J.J. and Jessica.
She served served as an Administrative Assistant at the Forest Mall in Fond du Lac for 35 years. At the mall, Barb is credited for bringing many vendors and stores to the town of Fond du Lac and helped maintain a secure economy. Her service to her job and the city she loved was only matched by her service to her god and her family. She will be remembered as a faithful wife and a great mother who always put herself second. Upon retirement, Barb and Mike, both avid campers, explored the United States. Along with camping Barb, who was known for her delicious fudge brownies loved to bake an cook for her family.
Barb is survived by her husband Michael, sons Jonathan (Paula), Bryan and Matthew Dinse, two brothers Tony (Sharon) and Joe Michels, three sisters Kathy (JD) Smith of Waupun, Chris (Roy) Guell of Woodhull, Rita Riendeau of Lamartine and many other relatives and many friends
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services with the Mass of Christian Burial will be held will be held February 12, 2047 at 10:30 at Our Risen Savior Parish in Woodhull. Burial will follow the service and will be officiated by Rev. George Harrison.
Barb was born August 15, 1961 in the town of Fond du Lac, the daughter of Greg and Bonnie Michels. She was educated in Fond du Lac, graduating from St. Mary Springs Academy with the Class of 1979. Shortly following high school she met the love of her life, Michael. They were married May 28, 1982 at the St. Johns Church in Woodhull. The sweethearts shared 65-years together, they were blessed with three beautiful boys, Jonathan along with his wife Paula, Bryan and Matthew and grandchildren J.J. and Jessica.
She served served as an Administrative Assistant at the Forest Mall in Fond du Lac for 35 years. At the mall, Barb is credited for bringing many vendors and stores to the town of Fond du Lac and helped maintain a secure economy. Her service to her job and the city she loved was only matched by her service to her god and her family. She will be remembered as a faithful wife and a great mother who always put herself second. Upon retirement, Barb and Mike, both avid campers, explored the United States. Along with camping Barb, who was known for her delicious fudge brownies loved to bake an cook for her family.
Barb is survived by her husband Michael, sons Jonathan (Paula), Bryan and Matthew Dinse, two brothers Tony (Sharon) and Joe Michels, three sisters Kathy (JD) Smith of Waupun, Chris (Roy) Guell of Woodhull, Rita Riendeau of Lamartine and many other relatives and many friends
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services with the Mass of Christian Burial will be held will be held February 12, 2047 at 10:30 at Our Risen Savior Parish in Woodhull. Burial will follow the service and will be officiated by Rev. George Harrison.
rough draft-and I mean--rough-by Laura May
Super extreme ROUGH draft.
Edie J. May, loving daughter, wife, and mother passed away May 1, while she was in her sleep. She was 101. Edie was born March 3, 1961 in Oshkosh,Wisc. to Rose (Mathe) and William Schultz. Edie had a huge heart and would lend a helping hand to whoever needed. Growing up in poverty, she helped raise her brother and sisters when her mother was at working three jobs. After graduating from Oshkosh West High School, she went on to work several small jobs around the Fox Cities Area. She was a waitress at the Red Arrow Diner in Winneconne for three years. She then moved back to Oshkosh where she met the love of her life, Soren May. Soren had just moved to the country from Denmark, and bought a shabby farmhouse and turned it into a duplex. Edie moved into the first floor of the building. Being the kind person that she was, she helped Soren out with renovating the house. While the two worked side by side, scraping old tile and knocking down walls, they fell in love. On September 14, 1983 they had their first children, two twin girls named Laura and Chrystal. After having the twins, Edie went on to being employed at Evergreen Manor Retirement Community. She worked there for 10 years, and sighted countless memories of the establishment. She often talked about her friend, Jon, who lived in the community. He spurted wild stories of WWI and taught her lessons in surviving a rough life. She went on to tell Jon’s stories to her children –life lessons that will never die.blah On July 5, 1984 Soren and Edie finally decided to wed. During the garden ceremony, Edie wore a, a simple white dress, a crown of daisies on her head and no shoes-in her words-it couldn’t have been more perfect. On January 29, 1986 the couple had Travis, a nearly 9 pound baby boy who went on to be the mom’s “favorite little stringbean.” As the children grew older, Edie continued to work at Evergreen Manner. Edie decided to raise her children independently and stressed to son, and daughters the importance of being “oneself.” She decided to pursue her passion for hair and style and enrolled in the Martin’s School of Hair Design in 1996. There she made many more life long friends, including Courtney and Beth. After graduation Edie worked at several salons including Cost Cutters, Blades and Shades, and Salon Modacapelli. After five years in the commercial hair cutting business, she decided to retire from her job due to knee surgery on both knees. Several years later, Edie began working brief stints as a hospice caretaker. Edie also cut hair for people who were too poor to go to the salon. To say that Edie touched many lives would be an understatement. When she could, Edie donated her time to helping others, and by the way she lived her life it showed. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Laura (Johhny) Depp, Chrystal (Al) Pacino; son Travis May; and husband Soren. Other survivors include her brother Rick (Ann) Schultz, Bill Schultz and Tina (Randy) Schuhart. She is preceded in death by her father William Schultz, her mother Rose Mathe and nephew Jon.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gugdan Buddhist temple of San Fransisco, California. Her service will be at 2 am at South Park Gardens in front of the cool looking light post.
Edie J. May, loving daughter, wife, and mother passed away May 1, while she was in her sleep. She was 101. Edie was born March 3, 1961 in Oshkosh,Wisc. to Rose (Mathe) and William Schultz. Edie had a huge heart and would lend a helping hand to whoever needed. Growing up in poverty, she helped raise her brother and sisters when her mother was at working three jobs. After graduating from Oshkosh West High School, she went on to work several small jobs around the Fox Cities Area. She was a waitress at the Red Arrow Diner in Winneconne for three years. She then moved back to Oshkosh where she met the love of her life, Soren May. Soren had just moved to the country from Denmark, and bought a shabby farmhouse and turned it into a duplex. Edie moved into the first floor of the building. Being the kind person that she was, she helped Soren out with renovating the house. While the two worked side by side, scraping old tile and knocking down walls, they fell in love. On September 14, 1983 they had their first children, two twin girls named Laura and Chrystal. After having the twins, Edie went on to being employed at Evergreen Manor Retirement Community. She worked there for 10 years, and sighted countless memories of the establishment. She often talked about her friend, Jon, who lived in the community. He spurted wild stories of WWI and taught her lessons in surviving a rough life. She went on to tell Jon’s stories to her children –life lessons that will never die.blah On July 5, 1984 Soren and Edie finally decided to wed. During the garden ceremony, Edie wore a, a simple white dress, a crown of daisies on her head and no shoes-in her words-it couldn’t have been more perfect. On January 29, 1986 the couple had Travis, a nearly 9 pound baby boy who went on to be the mom’s “favorite little stringbean.” As the children grew older, Edie continued to work at Evergreen Manner. Edie decided to raise her children independently and stressed to son, and daughters the importance of being “oneself.” She decided to pursue her passion for hair and style and enrolled in the Martin’s School of Hair Design in 1996. There she made many more life long friends, including Courtney and Beth. After graduation Edie worked at several salons including Cost Cutters, Blades and Shades, and Salon Modacapelli. After five years in the commercial hair cutting business, she decided to retire from her job due to knee surgery on both knees. Several years later, Edie began working brief stints as a hospice caretaker. Edie also cut hair for people who were too poor to go to the salon. To say that Edie touched many lives would be an understatement. When she could, Edie donated her time to helping others, and by the way she lived her life it showed. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Laura (Johhny) Depp, Chrystal (Al) Pacino; son Travis May; and husband Soren. Other survivors include her brother Rick (Ann) Schultz, Bill Schultz and Tina (Randy) Schuhart. She is preceded in death by her father William Schultz, her mother Rose Mathe and nephew Jon.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gugdan Buddhist temple of San Fransisco, California. Her service will be at 2 am at South Park Gardens in front of the cool looking light post.
Class Prep for Monday, Feb. 14
1. Imagine you’ve been offered the opportunity to move up from the obit desk to the police beat. Would you take the job? Explain your reasoning in terms of the text’s discussion of covering crimes, fires and accidents. Post your answer in the class blog.
2. Assume you’re given no choice—you have to move to cops. What would be the hardest part of the transition? In other words, what would be the biggest challenges in covering the cops beat? Post your answer in the class blog.
This is worth 10 points.
2. Assume you’re given no choice—you have to move to cops. What would be the hardest part of the transition? In other words, what would be the biggest challenges in covering the cops beat? Post your answer in the class blog.
This is worth 10 points.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Mrs. Bertha K. Cherney Obit
Cherney, Mrs.
Bertha K.
Whitehall, MI.
Mrs. Bertha K. Cherney, age 88, passed away at the home Thursday evening, February 12, 2005, following a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1916 in Muskegon Hts. to Paul and Francis(Woppel)Goodman. She married James Martin Cherney Sr. in Muskegon on January 26, 1935 and he preceeded her death on March 6, 1982 Mrs. Cherney was a member of both Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Mary's of the Woods Catholic Church. She was also a member of First Catholic Slovak Union(Tatra Hall), the Neighborhood Block Rosary and Our Lady Fatima Novina. She loved playing cards with all of her friends at their homes and at Tatra Hall, bowling with her sisters, sister-in-laws and friends. She loved to crochet, dance, and loved being around all of her grandchildren. Mrs. Cherney was employed at George Morrell Co. and retired from C.W.C. She is survived by 1 daughter, Connie J. Cherney of Whitehall; 2 brothers, John G. "Spitz" Goodman of Fruitport and Victor "Zucko" Goodman of Muskegon Hts; 1 sister, Eleanor M.Hornik of Muskegon Hts.; 5 grandchildren, James Cherney, David Cherney, Mark Balkema, Sherri Mierendorf and Michael Balkema; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son, James " Sonny" Jr.; and a infant sister, Francis Goodman, and a sister, Irene Arnold. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Bertha K.
Whitehall, MI.
Mrs. Bertha K. Cherney, age 88, passed away at the home Thursday evening, February 12, 2005, following a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1916 in Muskegon Hts. to Paul and Francis(Woppel)Goodman. She married James Martin Cherney Sr. in Muskegon on January 26, 1935 and he preceeded her death on March 6, 1982 Mrs. Cherney was a member of both Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Mary's of the Woods Catholic Church. She was also a member of First Catholic Slovak Union(Tatra Hall), the Neighborhood Block Rosary and Our Lady Fatima Novina. She loved playing cards with all of her friends at their homes and at Tatra Hall, bowling with her sisters, sister-in-laws and friends. She loved to crochet, dance, and loved being around all of her grandchildren. Mrs. Cherney was employed at George Morrell Co. and retired from C.W.C. She is survived by 1 daughter, Connie J. Cherney of Whitehall; 2 brothers, John G. "Spitz" Goodman of Fruitport and Victor "Zucko" Goodman of Muskegon Hts; 1 sister, Eleanor M.Hornik of Muskegon Hts.; 5 grandchildren, James Cherney, David Cherney, Mark Balkema, Sherri Mierendorf and Michael Balkema; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son, James " Sonny" Jr.; and a infant sister, Francis Goodman, and a sister, Irene Arnold. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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