System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Sylvia M. Miller
Clinton - Sylvia M. Miller, 92, of Clinton, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, February 06, 2010, in Alden Meadow Park Nursing Home, Clinton, WI.
She was born May 30, 1917 in Clinton and lived her entire life within 20 miles of Clinton, the daughter of J.W. and Hattie Lorene Miller Niman.
She was a 1935 graduate of Clinton High School.
Sylvia married Gerald Emory Miller on June 15, 1938 in Clinton, WI. He predeceased her in September of 1988.
Sylvia went through life being referred to as: Bill Niman's daughter, Jerry Miller's wife and Gene Miller's mother and Grandma to the rest.
She was employed by Admiral Corp. in Harvard, IL and Borg Fabric in Delavan, WI.
Her children and the love of kids was her life and she was known as the "grandmother of Clinton".
She is survived by her children, Gene (Marjorie) Miller of Madison, WI, James (Beverly) Miller of Sierra Vista, AZ, J. Lorene (Bud) Kitzman of Elkhorn, WI, David Miller of Vancouver, BC and Gary (Laurie) Miller of Middleton, WI; 12 grandchildren and have lost count of great and great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Sylvia's family would like to thank the staff of Alden Meadow Park, Beloit Regional Hospice and especially Dr. Shelly Johnson for the kindness and care shown their mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and sisters - Myrtle, Ralph, Harry, Alma, Adrina and Harold; two grandchildren, Rex and Beth and a step grandson, Danny.
Sylvia's Funeral Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 in the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Clinton, 309 Allen Street, Clinton, WI with the Reverend Matt Graf and Scott Cernek officiating.
Interment will follow in the Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, WI.
Friends may greet the family on Saturday in the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in Clinton from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Sylvia's name to the First Baptist Church, 309 Allen Street, Clinton, WI 53525 and Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third Street, Suite 200, Beloit, WI 53511.
BRIAN MARK, formerly Schoenfeld-Mark Funeral Home, 504 Milwaukee Road, Clinton, WI 608-362-2000
Ida R. Scharlau
Beloit - Ida R. Scharlau, 83, died Sunday February 7, 2010 in Sun Valley West surrounded by her family.
She was born June 10, 1926 the daughter of the late Ingman and Hanny (Fingerson) Isakson in Colfax, Dunn County, WI.
Ida married Arthur H. Scharlau on May 3, 1947 in the Colfax Lutheran Church.
He preceded her in death March 25, 1986. She graduated in 1944 from Colfax High School.
Ida was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and active in the Alter Guild and the Christian Service Group.
She worked for U.S. Rubber in Eau Claire, Fairbanks Morse for 21 years and Klobocar Construction.
Ida was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening & canning and loved fishing with her husband.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by the many people she touched over the years.
She is survived by her loving family, three sons, Orville (Kathy) Scharlau, Leonard (Rita) Scharlau, Leon (Holly) Scharlau, nine grandchildren, Heather (Mark) Hollis, Michael Scharlau, Lisa (Jeff) Popp, Christopher (Erin) Scharlau, Amy (Richard) Gusner, Daniel (Marita) Scharlau, James (Colleen) Scharlau, Sarah (Paul) Halon, Katie (Adam) Rumage; seventeen great grandchildren; six sister-in-laws, Ethel Hendrickson, Delores Huber, Carol Stuckert, Eleanor Brockman, Joan Scharlau, and Ellen Isakson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and four brothers, Clarence, Merrill, Lawrence, Kenneth and four sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law.
Ida's Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010 at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1531 Townline Avenue, Beloit, with Rev. Dennis Pingel officiating.
Friends will be received on Thursday at the BRIAN MARK Funeral Home, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday at Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The cortege will process to Floral Lawns for interment.
Memorials may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church or Beloit Regional Hospice.
The family would like to thank the Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit Regional Hospice and the caregivers at Sun Valley West. BRIAN MARK Formerly Schoenfeld-Mark Funeral Homes 1000 Inman Parkway Beloit 362-2000
Gary L. Behl
Clinton - Gary L. Behl, 66, of Clinton, WI died Monday, February 1, 2010, in Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit, WI. He was born July 21, 1943, in Christian County, Illinois, the son of Burnell Elston and Mary Edwards and was adopted and raised by Bessie Davis Behl. He attended Big Foot High School. Gary married Judy Wood on August 7, 1964 in the First Methodist Church in Harvard, Illinois. He was employed by Continental Grain in Janesville, WI, Birdseye Foods in Darien, WI and the DeLong Company in Clinton, WI until illness forced his retirement in July of 2009.
Gary is survived by his wife, Judy; his daughter, Brenda Behl of Clinton, WI, two grandsons, Christopher McGregor and Tyler McGregor both of Clinton, WI; brothers and sisters, Shelly (Ray) Beaty of Taylorville, IL, LaVaugh (Norman) Skaggs of Mattoon, IL, David (Pat) Behl of Beloit, WI and Susan Stanley of Springfield, IL; special friends, Gene Pollet and Family of Woodstock, IL and Loretta and Arnie Baumann of Marengo, IL; several nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Wesley Delinsky and brother-in-law, Jerry “Woody” Wood.
A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 in the Brian Mark Funeral Home, 504 Milwaukee Road, Clinton, WI with Scott Cernek officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in southern Illinois. Friends may greet the family on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Barbara J. Role
Beloit, WI - Barbara J. Role, age 75, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born April 14, 1934 to the late Bernard and Agnes (Thompson) Ostrem in Viroqua, WI. Barbara graduated from Westby High School, class of 1952. She was a longtime active member of Our Saviors Lutheran and took great pride in teaching Sunday school classes and Bethel classes over the years. Barbara was a dedicated homemaker and regularly volunteered at the homeless shelter. She worked for Beloit Corp., Adtec & the Janesville School District until her retirement as a data processing manager. She touched many people over the years and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her three sons, Dale Role, Kerry (Tammy) Role and their two children, Jeremy & Zachary; and Allen Role; three sisters, Roseanne (Clarence) Roger, Olene (Jerry) Henning and Ann Monahan; a brother, Gordon Ostrem and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.
Friends are encouraged to gather and visit with family on Thursday February 4th from 6:00 p.m. until the 8:00 p.m. prayer service conducted by Pastor Erik Jelinek of Our Saviors Lutheran Church at the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit.
Barbara’s funeral service will be Noon on Friday February 5th at Bethany Lutheran Church, Westby, WI with Pastor Kristine Fahy officiating. Friends will be received on Friday at Church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial is being established in her name.
Elanore G. Buzzell
Clinton - Ellie Buzzell, age 82, died on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born May 20, 1927 to the late Floyd and Pearl (Thompson) Febry in Lake County, Illinois. Ellie attended schools in Springfield, WI, in Ladysmith, Hayward, Clinton and Milwaukee. During World War II Ellie was in Civil Service (Signal Corp) at Patterson Air Force Base and later worked for 29 years for Ivar Seger and Chuck Hart as secretary and insurance agent.
She is survived by her son, Kent, his wife Mary (Olia), grandsons Brandon (Erika) and Mitchell, her nieces and nephew from brother Bill’s family, and several Buzzell nieces and nephews. She leaves also her special friends the David Burno family and Don and Hope Seeger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Bill (Elizabeth), Clair (Vivian) and her beloved husband Byrne (Buzz) with whom she shared life for over 50 years.
Ellie was grateful for the opportunities to serve in the Music Mothers which was a support group for the Clinton Schools band and chorus, as a Good Time Players member and officer, as an RSVP member, meal site volunteer and Senior Citizen’s Club member and officer. She held various church organization offices including having been elected as the first woman to serve on the Council at Christ Lutheran Church in Clinton. Perhaps most of all, Ellie was honored that God provided the opportunity to serve in a Co-management capacity for the Love Boat food sharing program that she and Buzz began in 1982 and in the Christ Lutheran Food pantry in which they became involved in 1990. Ellie loved to cook for large groups and laughed with her friends when one of the church youngsters explained to her mother that the soup that was served was made by the “Little Church Cook”. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
From “The Little Prince” she leaves this thought with you:
In one of the stars I shall be living
In one of them I shall be laughing
And so it will be as if all the stars are laughing
When you look at the sky at night.
And there is sweetness in the laughter of all the stars
And in the memories of those you love.
Ellie’s Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 30, 2010 at CHRIST Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 300 High Street, Clinton with Rev. William J. Uffenbeck officiating. Friends will be received on Friday at Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The cortege will process to Clinton Cemetery for Inurnment. Memorial’s will be accepted to benefit Ellie’s favorite causes: Christ Lutheran Church (Food Pantry, Bell Choir or Trust Fund) and the Clinton Senior Center.
Judith Elaine Johnson
Janesville/Clinton - Judith Elaine Johnson, age 59, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was born February 27, 1951 the daughter of Everett “Snowball” and Eula Mae (Carey) Johnson. Judy was a precious gift to her family and to everyone who met her. Shortly after her birth, Judy was diagnosed as having a developmental disability and cerebral palsy. Rather than place her in an institution, her parents raised Judy at home with her many brothers and sisters with whom she squabbled occasionally and loved constantly. Although she was developmentally disabled, she was very wise. Her intentions always came from her heart and her heart was always pure. Although Judy had a frail body, she had a strong, loving spirit. Although she was unable to walk, her life overflowed with adventure. Although she never spoke, she connected with others through the language of love by extending a healing touch, showing care and concern through intimate eye contact and hugging often. Judy adored all children but she was especially passionate about her nieces and nephews who, in turn, have a special place for her in their hearts.
Judy lived at Canterbury House in Janesville where her caregivers lovingly assisted her in living her life to the fullest. Our family wishes to express our gratitude to her group home family at Canterbury House, Community Connections and Catholic Charities for helping Judy to live an amazing, active, adventure-filled life full of nurturance, love and comfort.
Judy is survived by her brothers, Dean (Vera Eschborn) Johnson of Edgerton, Jim (Judy) Johnson of Madison, her sisters, Nancy Johnson of Madison, Susan (Gary Nolden) Johnson of Belleville, Jane (Randy Schultz) Keller of Appleton and Jacqueline (Tim Thompson) Johnson of Beloit. She is further survived by her nieces and nephews, Emily and Annie Sallows, Cy and Natasha Johnson, Jennae Pica, Colin Brandl, Christopher Herron, and Sarah Harper and great-nieces, Arianna Pica and Jasmine Herron.
Judy’s Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 23, 2010 at JEFFERSON PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 23184 Bergen Road, Poplar Grove, IL with Pastor Thomas Groth officiating. Friends will be received on Friday at Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow the service in the Jefferson Prairie Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her parents and her brother, Robert.
