Obituaries "T"

Tauber, Ronald R. Ronald R. Tauber, age 66, of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at home. He was born on Nov. 17, 1938 in Baraboo, the son of Robert and Ruth (Slezak) Tauber. He was united in marriage to Ann (Turner) Burris on Dec. 21, 1999. Ronald proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. His parents; a brother, Paul Tauber, and his first wife, Shirley Tauber, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Ann Tauber of Rock Springs; sons, Dennis (Karen) Tauber and Mark (Susan) Tauber, both of Harrison, Ark.; stepchildren: Larry (Carmen) Burris of Loganville, Lisa Burris of North Freedom, Tamara (Erin) Lavender of North Freedom, Michelle (Harry) Zastrow of North Freedom, Eric Burris of Sauk City; brother, Peter Tauber of Texas; sisters, Linda (Carroll) Jorde of Minnesota, Barb (Jim) Fargen of Reedsburg, Rita Bollinger of Texas; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Ronald R. Tauber will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2005 at the Church of God in West Baraboo with Pastor Bill Haskins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Saturday from noon until the time of the service at the church. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Tauber, Paul M. Paul M. Tauber, 59, Loganville, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 30, 1944, in Baraboo, the son of Robert and Ruth (nee Slezak) Tauber. On May 1, 1965, he married the former Janice C. Lawsha. Paul was employed at Big Joe Manufacturing in Wisconsin Dells for 30 years until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed farming, working with his horses and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jan Tauber; a daughter, Tammy (Mike) Hinze, Hillsboro; a son, Tim (Rhonda) Tauber, Loganville; seven loving grandchildren, Erika, Tony, Travis and Nathan Hinze, Miranda, Nicole and Jessica Tauber; two brothers, Ron (Ann) Tauber, Rock Springs, and Peter Tauber, Manvel, Texas; three sisters, Linda (Carroll) Jorde, Winona, Minn., Rita Ballinger, Magnolia, Texas, and Barb (Jim) Fargan, Reedsburg; his aunt, Ruth Tauber, Baraboo; other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and sisters-in-law, Shirley and Margie Tauber. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint with the Rev. Richard Agenten officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. A special thanks to Dr. Flygt and his staff, also to Home Health Hospice, especially Laurie Muchow, for the care and compassion given to Paul and his family. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Terry, Anna B. Anna B. Terry, age 105 passed away on Monday, July 15, 2002. She was born September 20, 1896 in Kilbourn (Wisconsin Dells), Wisconsin, the daughter of Jerome and Margaret (Morrissey) Baggot. She was a graduate of Wisconsin Dells High School. While growing up in the Dells, Anna always spoke fondly of her work with the Bennett Family Studio and of her work as a rural mail carrier. In the winter with her horses, and the summer with her Model T, Anna enjoyed delivering the mail as well as the news of the day to her patrons who were her many friends waiting eagerly by their mailboxes. On September 1, 1926, Anna married Patrick Leo Terry at St. Cecilia Church in Wisconsin Dells. The couple farmed on Highway 33 in the Town of Delton and started their family. Patrick passed away on April 25, 1937. After the sudden death of her husband, Anna did her best to hold the farm and her young family together. She worked at the Island Woolen Mill, St. Mary's Ringling Hospital, and as a lab technician at Badger Ordnance Works. She was both our mother and our father. Through some very special but difficult times, she always remained positive. The importance of family and faith were taught by example. Though Anna's voice was soft, her words spoke volumes. Some of her most memorable advice, now being passed on to a fourth generation, is as follows: "We will never have to worry as long as we have each other." "You have your name and your credit; keep them both good." "You do what you think is right." "There is no such word as can't. You can do anything you put your mind to." "If you are unable to say something good, it would be better not to speak." "Just because everyone else is jumping off the cliff, you don't have to." And always, "I will be praying for you." Anna was active in St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Baraboo, St. Joseph's CCW, Webster Prairie Homemakers, and the Wisconsin Dells Tuesday Club. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader and writer. In addition to her husband Patrick, Anna was preceded in death by an infant son, Edward Terry; a daughter, Mary Margaret (Terry) Todd; a great-grandson, Alexander Terry; her parents, Jerome and Margaret Baggot; her brothers, Gerald, Leo, and Matthew Baggot; and her sisters, Margaret Tangney, Helen and Mary Baggot. Anna is survived by her children, Rose Ann (Robert) Smith of Colorado Springs, Thomas Terry of Baraboo, Ellen (Fred) Kohlhapp of LaValle, Patrick (Charlene) Terry of Baraboo, and Colleen Terry of Pewaukee; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2002 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo with Father Lorin Bowens officiating. Interment will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to be made to the St. Joseph's Building Fund or Endowment Fund, or to a charity of your choice. The Redlin Funeral Home in Baraboo is assisting with arrangements. Anna's family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of the Health Care Center who were so kind to her and gave her such good care during her last years. We will be forever grateful.

Thieding, James H. James H. Thieding, 59, Loganville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, while fulfilling a lifelong dream. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Reedsburg to Henry and Evangeline (nee Hamburg) Thieding. On Jan. 25, 1964, he married Diane Mary Thompson at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. Jim loved his family (especially the grandchildren), friends, hunting, traveling and the earthwork/general contracting business he and his wife Diane created. His father, Henry, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diane; children, Jeffrey (Laurie) Thieding, Loganville, and Jodi (Michael) Whalen, Loganville; grandchildren, Crystal Whalen, Jason Whalen, Olivia Thieding and Jenna Thieding; mother, Evangeline Thieding, Loganville; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Evelyn Thompson, Reedsburg; brothers, Kenneth Thieding, Loganville, and Robert (Jane) Thieding, Hillpoint; sister, Susan (William) Doria, Monee, Ill.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas (Jane) Thompson, Madison, Danny (Sally) Thompson, New Castle, Ind., and Dale (Marcie) Thompson, Reedsburg; other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services for James H. Thieding will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 19 at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Ronald Rasmussen officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville. Friends may call on Friday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Farber Funeral home in Reedsburg and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials of remembrance may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Loganville Restoration Fund. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Thies, Edna Emma Martha (Lutterman). Edna Emma Martha Thies, age 83, of Reedsburg, died on Monday, February 5, 2001 at the Edward Snyder Nursing Home in Reedsburg. She was born on February 25, 1917 in Westfield Township, Sauk County, the daughter of Henry William and Emma (Voss) Lutterman. She was married to Carl Martin Thies on November 16, 1941 at St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville. This marriage was blessed with four children. Her husband Carl preceded her in death on July 20, 1994. Edna was a long time member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg, where she served as a member of the Ladies Aid for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children: Carl (Cynthia) Thies of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lowell Thies of Elkhorn, Edith (James) Barnhart of Marshall and James (Judy) Thies of Baraboo; four grandchildren; Lance (Anne) Thies, Adam Thies, Darcy Barnhart and Alicia Barnhart; sisters; Esther Fuller of Madison, Lydia Pickar of Reedsburg, Evelyn Froehlich of Reedsburg; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Edna Emma Martha Thies will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg with Rev. Kevin J. Kohnke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Radio Fund in lieu of flowers. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Taken from the Reedsburg Independent.

Thom, Mrs. Ben. Baraboo News Herald (WI) Mon, May 29, 1961 Mrs Ben Thom, 68, of Baraboo, passed away Sunday evening at St Mary's Ringling Hospital. Mrs. Thom had been active both in church and club work in Baraboo. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid, WSGS of the church and was presently head of the primary Sunday school department. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons Robert of Neenah & Rollo of Baraboo; daughter Lorraine (William) Bothell of Baraboo, and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at the First Methodist Church with Reverend A. Henry officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 7-9.

Thomas, Adeline (Hinz). Wisconsin State Journal, 7/6/2003 MADISON - Adeline Thomas, age 86, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2003. She was born on Oct. 30, 1916, in the Town of Freedom, Sauk County, the daughter of the late Edward and Ella (Driefke) Hinz. Adeline married Homer Thomas on Nov. 16, 1940. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1983. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Pearl Rohde. Adeline was employed by General Casualty Insurance from 1960 until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Middleton. Adeline enjoyed reading, word puzzles, and cross-stitching, but most of all, cherished the time spent with her family and close friends. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Rick) Paris of Colgate; two sons, Richard (Bonnie) of Middleton and Stuart (Lynn) of Verona; five grandchildren, Rick (Mary Beth) Thomas, Karen (Eric) Kreuser, Kevin, Kelly and Lisa Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Emily and Zachary Thomas and Gannon Kreuser; her brother, Edward (Janice) Hinz of Reedsburg and other very special relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2003, at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue. (near Parmenter St.), Middleton and also on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to HospiceCare, Inc., Wheelchair Recycling or the American Heart Association. Gunderson Funeral Home 608-221 5420

Thomas, Harold Lloyd. Harold Lloyd Thomas, age 73, formerly of Fairfield Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin, died of Parkinson's Disease at his home in Norwood, Massachusetts, on Sunday, August 19, 2001. He was born in Baraboo on December 3, 1928, the son of Frank and Eva (Davis) Thomas. Mr. Thomas attended Baraboo High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he played in the university band. While living in Baraboo he also played the organ on a radio program broadcast from the Al. Ringling Theatre. Mr. Thomas joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He served in the European Theater and stayed in the reserves until 1957, attaining the rank of sergeant. In the early 1970s, he moved to Washington, D.C. where he was employed by the National Association for Security Dealers. He also worked for the Midwest Stock Exchange in Chicago and the Internal Revenue Service in Boston. Mass. He later transferred to the Treasury Department of the State of Massachusetts from where he later retired. Survivors include his sisters, Phyllis of Indian Wells, Calif., Floyce of Silver Spring, Maryland; his brothers, Gordon of Orlando, Florida, and Delbert of Altoona, Wis. Graveside services will be held at Fairfield Cemetery on Saturday, September 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. The Rago Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thompson, Howard Earl. Howard Earl Thompson, age 77, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, at his home. Howard was born on May 11, 1925, in Rutland, Wis., to Harold and Edna (Lawrence) Thompson. He attended Brooklyn public schools. In 1943, he enlisted in the Navy Seabees and served in the Pacific Islands. He married Amanda and they enjoyed many years together until she passed away. He is survived by three brothers, Leonard (Donna) Thompson of Madison, and Harlow (Ethel) Wolfe and Lyle Thompson of Fair Hope, Ala. Howard's wishes were to have private services. Redlin Funeral Home, Baraboo, is assisting the family.

Thompson, Anne P. Anne P. Thompson, age 83 of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1920, the daughter of Peter and Milla (Johnson) Severson, in Fairchild in Jackson County Wisconsin. Anne graduated from Carlson School and was confirmed in Price Lutheran Church in 1934. On November 3, 1935, she was united in marriage to Floyd Arnold Thompson at the Lutheran Parsonage in Trempeleau County, Wisconsin. She and Floyd owned and operated Thompson's Jewelry Store in Baraboo from 1946 until they retired in 1981. Anne was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. She had a special love for animals. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Thompson of Baraboo; her longtime friend and associate, George Albrecht of Baraboo; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Eisenhart of Baraboo and Frances Hanson of Union Grove, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Anne was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Beverly; and several half sisters and brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastors Deb and Steve Ohrtman officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 22, 2003 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Price, (Jackson County), Wisconsin, with Pastor Greg Ofsdahl officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. The Redlin Funeral Home in Baraboo is assisting with arrangements.

Thorne, Vera Kathryn (Smith). Vera Kathryn (Smith) Thorne, age 100 of Baraboo, formerly of Reedsburg, died on Thursday, February 14, 2002, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born on October 7, 1901 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to Clark and Sarah (Townsend) Smith. Vera married Harris Thorne on October 22, 1919. They farmed together for 25 years at their first home on Grote Hill Road. They were happily married for sixty-six years. Vera loved cooking for friends and family. We remember with great joy her Hickory nut cake. After selling the farm and moving to Sauk City, she worked as a cook at a restaurant and enjoyed the friends that she made. Their last move was to Baraboo where they enjoyed their vegetable garden and grew huge tomatoes. She loved the mountains, birds, flowers, family and friends. Even in her last days, she enjoyed singing and watching the clouds. Her hobbies were crocheting and embroidery. She is survived by 3 daughters, Juanita Greenwood of Baraboo, Betty Kelly of Murphy, North Carolina, and Bernice (Wally) Resa of Raymondville, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Winifred Kinser of Florida; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris; her parents; two sisters; three brothers; two sons-in-law; and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church in Baraboo with Pastor David Gilmore officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery in Reedsburg. Friends may call on Tuesday, February 19, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services, at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Her beautiful smile will be missed. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Clare Meadows for the great care given Vera throughout her stay with them.

Thorpe, Haold A. Harold A. Thorpe, age 90, of Baraboo, passed away on Friday morning, December 14, 2001, at St. Clare Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1911, in Owen, Wisconsin to Albert and Adolfina Thorpe. Harold had once been employed as a pro baseball player with a minor league in California. He enjoyed carpentry throughout his life. He once owned and operated a produce store in Winona, Minnesota, and later served as a Produce Manager for C & P in Madison for several years. Harold's last employment was with Stoughton Trailers, until his retirement in 1976. He was considered a sports fanatic, an excellent gardener, and a bird expert by his family and friends. He is survived by 8 children, Harold W. "Skip" (Lynn) Thorpe of Oshkosh, Elizabeth Ortiz of Ridgeway, Richard Thorpe of Dallas, Texas, Deborah (Gerald) Roehl of Janesville, Cheryl (Tom) Hayes of Baraboo, Michael (Jeanne) Kearns, Patrick (DeeDee) Kearns, and Gregory Kearns; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marguerite Sagos of Milwaukee, and Evelyn (Ray) Geraldson of Chicago, IL; a sister-in-law, Aagot Thorpe of Madison; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and eight other siblings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at the New Life Community Advent Christian Church in Baraboo with Pastor James Crouse officiating. Interment will take place in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Thurow, Vella Elizabeth (Piehl). Vella Elizabeth Piehl Thurow was born February 14, 1914 to Otto and Elizabeth Boldt Piehl in Winsor Township near Arlington, SD. Vella was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Arlington, SD. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1932. She was united in marriage to Erwin Thurow on September 12, 1934. They lived and farmed at Ramona, SD until 1946 when they moved to Madison, SD. From 1951 to 1955 they owned and operated the Franklin Store south of Madison, SD. They moved to Madison until 1958 when they moved to Waverly, IA until 1961 when they moved back to Madison. Vella worked as a proofreader for many years. She was also a baker at the Madison Community hospital for 6 years. In retirement they lived in Arlington, SD, Madison, SD and in 1987 moved to Deerfield, WI and then to Baraboo, WI. Vella lived with son Eldon at Eureka, SD for 4 years before moving back to Baraboo, WI where she lived at the Anne Elizabeth Reese Memorial Home and then to Saint Clare Meadows Care Center until her death on Tuesday evening September 9, 2003.

Todd, John A. John A. Todd of Lake Delton passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2003 while enjoying his camper at the K-D Campground, at the age of 71. John was born on May 15, 1932, the son of Jack and Olive (Sabb) Todd, in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Todd of Lake Delton; 2 children, Lillian Jordon and Michael Todd, both of Texas; 2 stepsons, Richard (Valerie) Schad of Spring Valley, MN, Donald (Kari) Schad of Phoenix, AZ; 1 brother, Richard Todd of Yuma, AZ; 3 grandchildren, Johnny Todd, Gary Schad, and Tammy Schad; a great-granddaughter, Mikayla; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at the Redlin Funeral Home in Baraboo with Pastor David Farina officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services, at the funeral home.

 Tortorice, Susan Simonetta Ableman. Susan Simonetta Ableman Tortorice passed away peacefully, and at that amazing crack of thunder at 6:19 p.m., with family members at her side on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Kirkland, Wash. She was born on Sept. 8, 1914, in Madison, Wis., to Samuel and Maria Simonetta. She grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood in Madison and lived most of her life in the Madison area, including Berlin, Baraboo and Columbus. In 1950, she married Roger S. Ableman and they resided in Baraboo with their two daughters, Carolyn and Lori, until the early death of her husband in 1959. She returned to Madison with her girls, where she pursued a career as an administrative secretary for the dietary department of University Hospital. She married Victor Tortorice, who preceded her in death in February 1993. She was known for her love of music, enjoyment of playing the piano, and her gregarious, warm personality. Her last years were spent happily residing in Bothell, Wash., at Riverside Landing, where she made lasting friendships. She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn Ableman (Craig Soper) and Lori Montgomery; and her six grandchildren, Lea Soper, Zachary Clark, Matthew Soper, Samuel Montgomery, Stefan Clark and Hannah Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tony Simonetta; and her sister, Sandy Patton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at REDLIN FUNERAL HOME, 201 Eighth Ave., Baraboo. She will be laid to rest in Baraboo next to her first husband. Arrangements are by Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, Wash.

Trachsler, Kenneth C. Kenneth C. Trachsler, age 72 of Baraboo, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at St. Clare Hospital. Ken was born on November 15, 1931 in the town of Franklin, Sauk County, Wisconsin, the son of Verne and Agnes (Ruhland) Trachsler. On May 20, 1954 he married Lorraine VerVoort at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. He was the owner and operator of Ken's Electric Motor Repair Shop in Baraboo for many years and managed the Town of Baraboo Recycling Station. Ken was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine of Baraboo; his daughter, Kim (Bruce) Ardelt of Tomah; two grandchildren, Jonathan Ardelt of Madison and Katie Ardelt of Tomah; four sisters, Marie (Eric) Westedt of Loganville, Betty Oetzman of Loganville, Helen (Eugene) Luedtke and Faye (Blaine) Tourdot both of Reedsburg; two brothers, Verne (Adeline) Trachsler Jr. of Baraboo, and Duane Trachsler of Plain. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Rohde; a brother, Ace Trachsler and his parents. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Lorin M. Bowens officiated. The Rago Funeral Home is assisting the family. Taken from the Reedsburg Paper.

Traxler, Josephine M. Josephine M. Traxler, age 81 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2002 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo, in the company of her family. Josie, the daughter of Joseph and Jenette (Smith) Lindsay, was born on May 31, 1921 in Baraboo and had been a resident all her life. She was married to Eugene E. Traxler on April 15, 1939 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo. Eugene and Josie founded the Baraboo Asphalt Company in 1947, and incorporated in 1969, keeping it a family-owned business. She retired in 1986. Mrs. Traxler was a life-long member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo. She is survived by 2 sons, Phillip (Paula) Traxler of Baraboo, Gerald (Barb) Traxler of Baraboo; 1 daughter, Jolene (Bill) Crowley of Baraboo; 5 grandsons, Mike Knoop and friend, Lisa, John (Heidi) Traxler; Thomas (Liz) Knoop, Joseph (Libby) Knoop, Rob (Kara) Traxler; 3 granddaughters, Teri (Keith) Kimball, Laura (Brad) Lois, Sandie (Steve) Rohrer; 12 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993; her parents; two sisters; three brothers; and a grandson, James Knoop. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo with Father Gerald Vosen officiating. Interment will take place in the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, June 21, from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Redlin Funeral Home in Baraboo; and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at the church.

Trussell, Agnes. Agnes Trussell passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at the Maplewood Nursing Home at the age of 89. Agnes was born on June 15, 1912 to Lester and Effie (Bennett) Trussell and lived all her life in Baraboo. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister and brother-in-law, Iva and Alfred Krueger. Agnes is survived by her nieces, Betty Krueger of Baraboo and Debra (Bruce) Yngsdal of Sauk City; 2 great-nieces, Heather (Tom) Minor of Baraboo and Meaghan Yngsdal of Sauk City; one great-nephew, Nathan Yngsdal of Sauk City; 2 great-great-nieces, Jessica and Jordyn Minor; a great-great-nephew, Justin Minor of Baraboo; and other relatives and friends. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, the Rainbow House in Baraboo, or a charity of your choice. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Tuhus, Amund. Amund O. Tuhus, 79, a longtime Loganville general store operator, died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 4, 1970, while traveling in Spain with his wife. He had retired from the store and sold it about 15 years ago to Paul Roewer after operating it for nearly 50 years. He purchased the store from the late John Riggert. He came to the Loganville area from Viroqua. He was a veteran of WWI and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church, Loganville, in Reedsburg, he was a 50 year member of the Masonic lodge, Chaper and Commandery. He belonged to the Consistory and Zor shrine in Madison. He was a director of the Farmers and Merchants bank. Surviving are his wife, the former Valera Riggert; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Oncken, Stoughton, and Mrs. Ralph Carlson, Norwalk, CT., six grand-children; two brothers, Kenneth, Madison; and Sidney, in Florida; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Coleman, Viroqua; and Miss Mabel Tuhus, Madison. Services will be arranged at the Gant Funeral Home, 1130 East Main Street. Taken from the Reedsburg Paper of 10-10-1970.

Tuhus, Valera R. (Riggert). Valera R. Tuhus, age 90, of Reedsburg, died on Friday, April 11, 1997 in the Skaalen Sunset Home in Stoughton. She was born on August 5, 1906 in the Village of Loganville, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Schuette) Riggert. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School and a 1929 graduate of the University of Wisconsin. On September 14, 1929 she was united in marriage to Amund O. Tuhus. The couple lived in Loganville where they owned and operated the General Store until 1950. They enjoyed traveling a great deal until 1970 when her husband died while they were visiting Spain. Valera was an active and faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville until 1979 when she moved to Reedsburg and transferred her membership to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. She continued to be active in church activities especially the women of the church and St. John's Lutheran Church Foundation. Valera was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; the Reedsburg Memorial Hospital Foundation Board; Queen of Sheba Chaper #26, Order of the Eastern Star and the Reedsburg Country Club. Survivors include two daughters; Karen (Donald) Oncken, of Stoughton and Sandra (Ralph) Carlson, of Wilberham, Massachusetts; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amund, on October 4, 1979; her parents and a sister, LaVeta Riggert. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Charles Wilson officiating. Interment was in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville. The family received friends from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Lutheran Church Foundation or the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Valera loved her family, church and friends and continually tried to walk in the path of righteousness. The Hammer-Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg served the family. Taken from the Reedsburg Paper.

Turton, Walter. Baraboo News Aug. 4, 1938 Walter Turton Dies Today Walter Turton, a resident of Baraboo for many years, died this morning at his home on Mound street. He was aged about 78 years. The deceased had been confined to his home for more then 27 years by fractured vertebrae which he sustained when he accidentally fell from a locomotive in the Baraboo yards of the Chicago and Northwestern railway. He was employed as a fireman at the time of the accident. Only survivor of the deceased is his widow, a son, Roy Turton, having preceded him in death here a few years ago. Funeral services are to he held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Methodist church.

Turton, Henrietta. Baraboo News Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1951 Mrs. Henrietta Turton, 87, for many years a resident of Baraboo, died at a Reedsburg hospital yesterday, following a stroke of a few hours previous. Survivors include three nephews, Dr. Guy Sheils, of Baraboo, Kenneth Shiels, Madison, and Henry Schiels of Chicago, and a niece, Miss Lena Shiels, Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter and two sons, Roy and Forrest. The funeral of Mrs. Turton will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Scheible funeral home and burial will be made in Walnut Hill cemetery. The Rev. Harold Singer will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening 7 to 9.

Tuttle, Adeline S. Adeline Slaby Tuttle, age 88 of Baraboo, passed on peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Our House Assisted Care Center. Adeline was born on Sept. 20, 1915 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Peter Joseph and Katherine (Kmilcik) Slaby. Adeline's parents immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s; Peter Slaby from Poland and Katherine from Czeckoslovakia. They founded Mrs. Slaby's Noodles, a business that evolved from a home-based mom and pop operation to the manufacturers of a product chosen by NASA to be food for the astronauts because of the noodles exceptional quality. Adeline worked as office manager of Mrs. Slaby's Noodles in Berwyn, Ill. until she became a licensed beautician. Adeline's parents owned a cottage on the North Shore of Devil's Lake State Park where she worked at the Chateau during the summer of 1947. It was during that summer that she met her future husband, Ralph T. Tuttle Sr., the park manager of Devil's Lake. Ralph and Adeline married on Jan. 19, 1948 in Riverside, Ill. Adeline was a homemaker during the early years of her marriage while she raised three children with Ralph. During this period they lived in the park manager's residence in Devil's Lake State Park. She returned to her profession as a beautician and worked for many years at Wedel's Beauty Salon and later at Spurgeon's Department Store where she enjoyed serving area residents. Adeline was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Baraboo Chapter No. 21. Her hobbies included sewing, ceramics, and swimming. She also loved taking walks to Devil's Lake. One of her greatest pleasures was traveling. She and Ralph traveled to Hawaii, England, Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, and Israel as well as throughout the United States. She also had traveled to France and Italy. She especially loved visiting art museums during her travels. Adeline is survived by her devoted children; her son, Ralph (Kathy) Tuttle Jr. of Baraboo; her daughter, Mary Lou (Moshe) Angel of Plainview, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Sarah, Anna, Betty, Ron, and Eyal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; one daughter, Betty Jane; one granddaughter, Rachel; a brother, Jerry Slaby; and a sister, Helen Krieger. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Gilmore officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Rago Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Order of the Eastern Star service will be held Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

Tyler, Harold J. Harold J. Tyler, age 88, of Baraboo, died on Saturday morning, Aug. 30, 2003, at St. Clare Meadows. He was born on June 6, 1915, in the Town of Ironton, Sauk County, the son of Frank B. and Grace (Selden) Tyler. He served with the U.S. Army from October 1940, until he retired from the service in September 1962, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. On Aug. 24, 1963, he was married to the former Leona Muchow Pfeil. Harold also worked at Badger Ordinance and at Hankscraft before his retirement. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the Reedsburg V.F.W. Post 1916. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his son, William Tyler of St. Cloud, Minn.; his daughter, Mary Ellison of Lakewood, Colo.; his step-son, Eugene Pfeil of Kenosha; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Francis of Madison, Elmer of Reedsburg, Evan of Baraboo, and Joseph (Ellen) of Janesville; two sisters, Ruth (Rolland) Westerman of Reedsburg, and Virginia Williams of Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona, on July 11, 1999; and his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg, with the Rev. Timothy Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the Reedsburg V.F.W. Post 1916. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at the funeral home. Memorials to Our Savior's Lutheran Church would be appreciated.