Ruby Evelyn Mayfield




Herman Richard Crume was born December 31, 1912, in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI, and died April 30, 1970, at a Madison hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 57. Buried in Liberty Pole Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Vernon Co., WI. He is the son of William Isaac Crume of Franklin Twp., Vernon Co., WI, and Melvina Hankins of Wisconsin. Buried in Liberty Pole Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Vernon Co., WI.

Ruby Evelyn Mayfield was born July 30, 1915, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI, and died November 26, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Madison, Dane Co., WI. She is the daughter of Cyrus Lorin Mayfield of Richland Co., WI, and Iva May Abbey of Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS.

Herman Richard Crume and Ruby Evelyn Mayfield were married 1933 in Wisconsin.

Herman Richard Crume and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume had four children:

  1. Sharon Elaine Crume: Born December 29, 1934, in Cicero, Cook Co., IL; Died November 28, 2009, at Bloomfield Manor, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI (age 74). Buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI. Married June 3, 1953, at St. Joseph Church, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, to Robert John "Bob" Trace: Born February 4, 1928, in Willow Springs, Lafayette Co., WI; Died November 17, 2012, at his son's home in rural Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI (age 84). Buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI.
  2. Garth Alan Crume: Born November 12, 1936, in Viroqua, Vernon Co., WI; Died May 28, 1995, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 58). Married August 5, 1961, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Marguerite M. "Marge" Murray: Born May 7, 1936, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died July 1, 2001, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 65).
  3. Mavis Ann Crume: Born September 8, 1939, in the City of Viroqua, Vernon Co., WI. Married to William Leroy Tortorice: Born February 17, 1937; Died May 18, 1994, in Broward Co., FL (age 57). Divorced June 18, 1984, in Broward Co., FL.
  4. Michael Lorin "Mike" Crume: Born May 9, 1946. Married October, 1967, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, to Florence Hazel "Teence" Marty: Born December 18, 1947, in the Village of Hollandale, Iowa Co., WI; Died September 20, 2003, in Waunakee, Dane Co., WI (age 55). Buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Dane Co., WI. Divorced June 3, 1980, in Dane Co., WI. Florence's parents Walter Marty and Hazel Otter. Florence then married Married to William J. "Bill" Weisner: Born April 19, 1946. William was married March 17, 1978, in Dane Co., WI, to Unknown Lennon.

After Herman Richard Crume died, Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume married Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer was born October 11, 1915, in Ashland, Ashland Co., WI, and died October 21, 1991, at a nursing home, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Madison, Dane Co., WI. He is the son of Jacob Schaeffer of Hungary, and Elizabeth/Lena Unknown of Hungary.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer was first married to Rosella Marie Laumer.

Rosella Marie Laumer was born September 6, 1919, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and died March 15, 1983, in Marshall, Dane Co., WI, at age 63. Buried in St. Mary's of the Nativity Cemetery, Marshall, Dane Co., WI. She is the daughter of Martin Alois Laumer of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, and Julia Elizabeth Maertz of East Bristol, Columbia Co., WI.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Rosella Marie Laumer were married June 7, 1943, in Indiana. They lived in Badger Village, a facility for housing students after WWII, located about 35 miles west of Madison.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Rosella Marie Laumer had five children:

  1. Patrick Martin Schaeffer: Born December 2, 1943, in Dane Co., WI. Married August, 1968, in Wisconsin to Sylvia Monica Kazmier: Born May 30, 1948, in Kansas City, MO; Died May 23, 1985, in Froedert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 37). Buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Divorced January 20, 1975, in Madison, Dane Co., WI. Sylvia then married August 20, 1982, in Washburn Co., WI, to Keith Claude Becker: Born August 1, 1955, in Unknown. Her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kazmier, Madison, WI. She had sons: Todd and Sean Schaeffer. Keith then married July 26, 1986, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to Debra Jean Heinze: Born about 1962, in Unknown.
  2. Geraldine Kay "Gerry" Schaeffer: Born January 3, 1945, at Madison General Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI. Married May 22, 1965, at St. Norbert's Catholic Church, Roxbury, WI, to Eugene Owen "Gene" Doherty: Born July 4, 1943, in Unknown; Living in Poynette, WI.
  3. Margaret Marie Schaeffer: Born November 8, 1949, in Wisconsin. Married (1) February 8, 1969, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Madison, WI, to Stephen Edward Anderson. Divorced January 14, 1975, in Dane Co., WI. Married (2) May 16, 1980, in Dane Co., WI, to Larry Russell O'Donnell: Born January 15, 1962, in Unknown; Living. Divorced about October 15, 1954, in Dane Co., WI. Russell then married Diana Lynne Price (born November 23, 1965) on April 24, 1993, in Dane Co., WI; Divorced about June 12, 2009, in Dane Co., WI. Diana was first married to Kelly Ryan Henry April 30, 1988, in Dane Co., WI.
  4. Michael Anthony Schaeffer: Born November 10, 1952, at Madison General Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI. Married December 4, 1976, in Dane Co., WI, to Judith A. Schuster: Born December 9, 1954, in Unknown.
  5. Rosella Marie "Rose" Schaeffer: Born May 1, 1954, in Wisconsin; Died October 8, 1998, in Wisconsin (age 44). Married about 1972 to James C. "Jim" Kalscheuer: Born Unknown.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Rosella Marie (Laumer) Schaeffer were divorced before 1978 in Wisconsin.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume were married November 10, 1978, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) (Crume) Schaeffer had no children.




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Herman Richard Crume Crume is buried in Liberty Pole Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Vernon Co., WI. His parents, as well as several other Crume individuals, are also buried there. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) (Crume) Schaeffer are buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Madison, Dane Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


Rosella Marie (Laumer) Schaeffer is buried in St. Mary's of the Nativity Cemetery, Marshall, Dane Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


Robert John "Bob" Trace and Sharon Elaine (Crume) Trace are buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910, shows William Crume (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Ohio-born parents is a Home Farm Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Melvina Crume (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Harold I. Crume (age 10); Harley W. Crume (age 9); Harold I. Crume (age 7); and Olive Crume (age 3). Also living there is William's widowed father, Isaac S. Crume (age 80) born in Illinois to Illinois and Virginia-born parents.

Herman R. Crume was born December 13, 1912, in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI.

Ruby Evelyn Mayfield was born July 30, 1915, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer was born October 11, 1915, in Ashland, Ashland Co., WI.

Rosella Marie Laumer was born September 6, 1919, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 3, 1920, shows William Crume (age 54) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Melvina Crume (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Harley Crume (age 18); Harold Crume (age 16); Olive Crume (age 13); and Herman Crume (age 7).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920, shows Cyrus L. Mayfield (age 42) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Iva M. Mayfield (age 40) born in Kansas to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Their five youngest children are also living at home, who were all born in Wisconsin: Lucile V. Mayfield (age 16); Leslie W. Mayfield (age 14); Marvin J. Mayfield (age 12); Thelma Mayfield (age 10); and Ruby E. Mayfield (age 4).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 6, 1920, shows Martin Laumer (age 30) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a Railroad Section Boss owning his home with a mortgage and is living on Windsor Street, Morrisonville, Windsor Twp., Dane Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Julia Laumer (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are his four children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Isabel Laumer (age 7); Carol Laumer (age 5); Florentine Laumer (age 3-8/12); and Rosella Laumer (age 5/12).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Barbara Berzeny (age 43) born in Hungary to Hungarian-born parents and a Naturalized citizen is a widowed Laundress owning her home with a mortgage and is living at 1519 Garland Avenue, 21st Ward, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Boarding with her are: Jacob Schaefer (age 37) born in Hungary to Hungarian-born parents and applied for citizenship, a married Factory Laborer; Elizabeth Schaefer (age 32) born in Hungary to Hungarian-born parents and applied for citizenship, a married Laundress for a Private Family; Lena Schaefer (age 6) born in Michigan to Hungarian-born parents; and Tony Schaeffer (age 5) born in Michigan to Hungarian-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows William Crume (age 62) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Ohio-born parents and first married at age 30 is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm and is living in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Melvina Crume (age 51) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 20. Also living there is his unmarried son, Herman Crume (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, a General Farm Laborer.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 6, 1930, shows Cyrus L. Mayfield (age 52) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born  parents is a dairy farmer owning his own farm in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Ivy M. Mayfield (age 51) born in Kansas to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. They were married at ages 22 and 20 respectively. Also living at home are two Wisconsin-born children: Marvin J. Mayfield (age 22); and Ruby E. Mayfield (age 14).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Jacob Schaeffer (age 42) born in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1910 and a Naturalized citizen is a widowed Furrier in a Fur Shop who is renting his home for $35/month and is living at 3706 Benson Avenue, 13th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his unmarried son, Anthony Schaeffer (age 15) born in Michigan to German-born parents, who is a Helper in a Fur Shop. A Roomer also lives in the Household.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1930, shows Martin Laumer (age 41) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents and first married at age 23 is a Moulder at a Machine Company owning his home free of a mortgage and is living at 15 North Brady Street, 7th Ward, City of Madison, Dane Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Julia Laumer (age 42) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living there are his five unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Isabelle Laumer (age 17), a Servant at a Private Family; Caroline Laumer (age 15); Florentine Laumer (age 13); Rosella Laumer (age 10); and Helen Laumer (age 7).

Herman Richard Crume and Ruby Evelyn Mayfield were married 1933 in Wisconsin.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1940, shows Herman Crume (age 27) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Rough Carpenter for a Building Contractor who is renting his home for $10/month and is living at 424 East Decker Street, 3rd Ward, City of Viroqua, Vernon Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Ruby Crume (age 24) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School; his daughter, Sharon Crume (age 5) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place; his daughter, Garth Crume (age 3) born in Wisconsin; and his daughter, Mavis Crume (age 2/12) born in Wisconsin.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on Unknown Date, 1940, shows Martin Laumer (age 50) born in Wisconsin, with parents both born in Germany and the language spoken in home in earliest childhood being German, and 5 years ago was living in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and with 7 years of School, is a married Repair Man for the Natural Gas and Electric Company who owns his home worth $2,500 and is living at 15 North Ingersoll Street, 7th Ward, City of Madison, Dane Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Julia Laumer (age 52) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and with 7 years of School, a Housewife; his unmarried daughter, Isabelle Laumer (age 28) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and with 6 years of School, a Companion for Mrs. Zweifel; his unmarried son, Florentine Laumer (age 24) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and with 4 years of High School, a Filling Station Attendant; his unmarried daughter, Rosella Laumer (age 20) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and with 4 years of High School, a Casing Sewer at Oscar Meyer; and his unmarried daughter, Helen Laumer (age 17) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Madison, Dane Co., WI, and with 3 years of High School.


   

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated October 16, 1940, shows Herman Richard Crume (age 27) born December 31, 1912, in Vernon Co., WI, is living at 742 S. Main, Viroqua, Vernon Co., WI. He works for Viroqua Dairy in Viroqua. He is married to Ruby E. Crume.


   

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated October 16, 1940, shows Anthony Williams Schaeffer (age 25) born October 11, 1915, in Ashland, Ashland Co., WI, is living at 2408 E. Washington Ave., Madison, Dane Co., WI. He works for Lincoln Borgrud in Madison. The person who will always know his address is his friend, Miss Rosella Marie Laumer of 2310 E. Mifflin St., Madison, Dane Co., WI.


Anthony Williams "Tony" Schaeffer and Rosella Marie Laumer were married June 7, 1943, in Indiana.


Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume and her son, Michael Lorin "Mike" Crume, 1946. Thanks to the Trace family for making this image available.


Sharon Elaine Crume and her sister, Mavis Ann Crume, about 1952. Thanks to the Trace family for making this image available.


Robert John "Bob" Trace and Sharon Elaine Crume were married June 3, 1953, at St. Joseph Church, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.


   

Family visit, October, 1954. Thanks to the Trace family for making these images available.

Back Row, Left to Right: Thelma Blanche (Mayfield) Thompson; Iva May "Ivy" (Abbey) Mayfield; Cloud Hughes "Jupe" Thompson Jr.; Joanne M. (Florang) Thompson.

Front Row, Left to Right: David H. Thompson; Sandra Lee "Sandi" Thompson; Jason C. Thompson.


Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume, Christmas, 1954. Thanks to the Trace family for making this image available.


Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume with her new hairdo. Please note that Herman Richard Crume is in the background, sitting under a tree. Thanks to the Trace family for making this image available.


Melva Irene (Mayfield) (Sladek) Egelhof died August 17, 1969, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 69. Buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.


The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, August 18, 1969

Obituaries

Mrs. Melva Egelhof

DODGEVILLE - Mrs. Melva Egelhof, 69, died Sunday at her home here after suffering an apparent heart attack. Surviving in Madison is a sister, Mrs. Herman Crume, 2530 Upham St. Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Iva Mayfield, Dodgeville; two brothers, Leslie Mayfield, Ontario, and Marvin J. Mayfield, International Falls, Minn., and another sister, Mrs. Claude Thompson, Weaver, Iowa. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday  in the Lulloff Funeral Home, Dodgeville, where friends may call after 4 p.m. today.


Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume, Herman Richard Crume, and Sharon Elaine (Crume) Trace, October, 1969. Thanks to the Trace family for making this image available.


Herman Richard Crume died April 30, 1970, at a Madison hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 57. Buried in Liberty Pole Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Vernon Co., WI.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, May 1, 1970

Obituaries

Herman Crume

Herman R. Crume, 57, of 2530 Upham St., died Thursday in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. He was born in 1912 in Viroqua and had been a Madison resident for the past 16 years. He was a carpenter for the Findorff Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby Mayfield; two sons, Garth, San Diego, Calif., and Michael, 225 La Follette Ave.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Trace, Rt. 2, Dodgeville, and Mrs. William Tortorice, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a brother, Howard, Viroqua; and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Gunderson Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Dr., where friends may call after 4 p.m. today. There will be graveside services at Liberty Pole, Wis., at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.


Anthony William "Tony" Schaeffer and Rosella Marie (Laumer) Schaeffer were divorced before 1978 in Wisconsin.


Sharon Elaine (Crume) Trace and the family dog, Sport. Thanks to the Trace family for making this image available.


Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume then married Anthony William "Tony" Schaeffer.

Anthony William "Tony" Schaeffer and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume were married November 10, 1978, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

Rosella Marie (Laumer) Schaeffer died March 15, 1983, in Marshall, Dane Co., WI, at age 63.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, Thursday, March 17, 1983

Rosella Schaeffer, age 63 of rural Marshall, died on March 15, 1983 at a Madison hospital. She was born in Madison, September 6, 1919. Survivors include two sons, Patrick of Green Bay and Michael of Sun Prairie; three daughters, Ms. Eugene (Geraldine) Doherty of Poynette, Mrs. Larry (Margaret) O'Donnell of DeForest, and Mrs. Jim (Rosella) Kalscheuer of Madison and 2 sisters Isabella Laumer of Madison, and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Rammer of Sheboygan; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marshall, at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 18. Rev. Archie Adams will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hart Funeral Home after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, where a rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m.


Anthony William "Tony" Schaeffer died October 21, 1991, in a nursing home, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 76.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, October 23, 1991

Obituaries

Schaeffer, Anthony "Tony"

MADISON - Anthony "Tony" Schaeffer, age 76, of Madison died on Monday, October 21, 1991, at a local nursing home after a long illness. He was employed by the State Historical Society until he retired in 1979. Tony married the former Ruby Crume on November 10, 1978. There will be no services. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Gunderson Funeral Home, Monona


Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) (Crume) Schaeffer died November 26, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI at age 84.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, November 28, 1999

Obituaries

Schaeffer, Ruby

MADISON - Ruby Schaeffer, age 84, died on Friday, November 26, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. She was born on July 30, 1915 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Cyrus and Iva Mayfield. Ruby was united in marriage to Herman Crume, and were blessed with four children. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1991. Ruby worked at W. T. Rogers Co. for 21 years, retiring in 1979. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Robert) Trace of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Mavis Tortorice of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and son, Michael (Friend Rhonda Schwenn) Crume of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Garth Crume in 1994; brothers, Leslie and Marvin; and sisters Melva, Lucille, and Thelma. No funeral service will be held keeping with Ruby's wishes.

GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive


 


The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL July 20, 2001

Crume

Marguerite M. Crume, age 65, in San Diego, CA on July 7, 2001, beloved wife of the late Garth Alan; loving mother of Michael (Donna) of La Mesa, CA and Theresa of San Diego, CA; cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn Murray; grandmother of four; great grandmother of one; sister of Barbara Ann (John) Devine of Elmwood Park, IL; sister-in-law of Sharon (Bob) Trace and Mike L. Crume of WI and Mavis Tortorice of FL; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorials appreciated to the San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA. 92103-1407


 


Trace, Richard J.

MADISON

Richard J. Trace of Madison, passed over to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 9, 2008, at his home. He was born July 3, 1941, in Dodgeville, the son of John and Mary (Steffes) Trace. His childhood was spent on the farm until he joined the U.S. Army in October 1963. He served his country in Vietnam, was injured in combat and earned a Purple Heart in 1966. During his rehabilitation, he met his future wife, Agnes. Upon his discharge from the service, they were united in marriage on July 29, 1967. He and his family lived in Madison and Richard spent 31 years employed as a postal clerk at the U.S. Post Office. His passions in life were his family, especially his grandchildren, following the ups and downs of the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers, frequent trips to Ho-Chunk to gamble with his wife, many times winning, and spending time on his land hunting with his boys and grandson. However, he was most passionate about helping others in need. Whatever Richard had, he shared with or gave to others in need. He volunteered for numerous organizations that provided assistance to his fellow man including the Knights of Columbus, Saint Vincent DePaul Society, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Luke House. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison for more than 35 years and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He is survived by his wife; children, Rich (Teresa Nichols) of Mount Horeb; Tim (Ruti) of Oregon; adopted daughter, Sandy (Bill) Fulbright; grandchildren, Kyle, Bryce and Parker; brothers and sisters, Robert (Sharon) Trace, Genrose (Wilbur) Evans, Gertrude (Robert) Houselog, Edward (Catherine) Trace, Aletha (James) Duest, Elaine Rundle, JoAnne (John) Brunner, and Eugene Trace; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim (Pat) Schmitt, Clem (Sue) Schmitt, Cathy (Bob) Takala, Andy Schmitt, John (Nancy) Schmitt, Dallas Millard, and Carol Potterton; and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clement and Charlotte Schmitt; brothers, Leo Steffes and William Trace; sisters, Rita Millard and Virginia Trace; and brother-in-law, Jerry Rundle. Funeral services will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 11 a.m., with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, with military rites conducted. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Vincent DePaul and Hospice. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420


Sharon Elaine (Crume) Trace died November 28, 2009, at Bloomfield Manor, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 74. Buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, Monday, November 30, 2009

Trace, Sharon E.

DODGEVILLE - Sharon Elaine (Crume) Trace, age 74, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Bloomfield Manor.

She was born on December 29, 1934, in Cicero, Ill. Sharon was one of four children born to Herman and Ruby (Mayfield) Crume. She married Robert John Trace on June 3, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Dodgeville. In their younger years, she and her husband enjoyed square dancing with their friends. She also spent her time caring for her family, gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed playing solitaire, with her husband, each morning. Sharon had an active role raising her grandchildren. She always put others before herself and never hesitated to care for those in need. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and her cat, 'Kitty Kat'.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert; five of her six children, John (Ann) Trace of Linden, Mary (Dave) Ganshert of Seminole, Fla., Steve (Sue) Trace of DeForest, Dennis (Karen) Trace of Dodgeville, Michelle (Doug) Jewell of Oregon; her daughter-in-law, Chris Trace of Dodgeville; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren (soon to be nine); a brother, Michael Crume; a sister, Mavis Crume. She is also survived by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Garth Crume; in-laws, John and Mary (Steffes) Trace; and a son, Joseph Trace, in 1985.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at ST. JOSEPH' S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Friends may call, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Tuesday at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, and from 10:30 a.m., until time of mass on Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Joseph's School.

'For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.'

Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home 400 E. Grace St., Dodgeville


 


The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, July 13, 2001

CRUME

CRUME, MARGUERITE M. Marge, 65 passed away quietly Saturday July 7,2001 from cancer. She was retired from Aging & Independent Services and loved to read, go to the movies, do crossword puzzles with her friends and look at her garden of Irises. She loved the show "The West Wing" and her favorite channel was HGTV. She was loved by all that knew her and will be missed dearly. A daughter Theresa Crume of San Diego, a son Michael Crume and his wife Donna of La Mesa survive her. She had four grandchildren: Jennifer and her husband Juan, Heather, Little Donna, and Stella and one great-granddaughter, Emily Nicole. She had many loving friends and she loved animals and had two dogs. D.C. & Pavarotti. She is survived by a sister Barbara Ann Devine and husband John of Illinois, Sister-In-Laws: Sharon Trace and husband Bob of Wisconsin, Mavis Tortorice of Florida and brother-in-law Mike L. Crume and fiancee Rhonda also of Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Garth Alan, and parents Evelyn and Arthur Murray. Please send any donations in her memory to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego CA 92103-1407.


 


Kazmier, Lillian MADISON

Mrs. Lillian Kazmier, age 86, of Madison, beloved mother, grandmother and "NaNa", passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, after a brief illness. Born in Wausau, on Nov. 19, 1917, she was married in 1936 to Harvey J. Kazmier. Together, they moved to Kansas City, Missouri where they owned the Rainshine Umbrella Manufacturing Company and raised two daughters. In 1960, they returned to Madison where they eventually retired. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Edwards; three grandchildren, Greg (Kris) Edwards, Will (Mary) Edwards, and Sean Schaeffer; three great-grandchildren, Ali, Tina and Talia Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey J. Kazmier; daughter, Sylvia Schaeffer; grandson, Todd Schaeffer; and son-in-law, William R. Edwards. Friends and family held a private service at Sunset Memory Gardens chapel. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center for the care and comfort Mrs. Kazmier received during her illness. Donations may be made to the hospice center in remembrance of Mrs. Kazmier. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000


Madison General Hospital, Monday, November 10, 1952, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schaeffer, Route 1, De Forest.

Garth Alan Crume died May 28, 1995, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 58.


The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, June 1, 1995

CRUME - Garth A.

CRUME - Garth A., 58, passed away May 28, 1995. Survived by wife Marguerite, son Michael, daughter Theresa, mother-in-law Evelyn Murray of San Diego. Mother Ruby Schaeffer, sister Sharon Trace, brother Michael of Wisconsin. Sister Mavis Tortorice of Florida, & numerous nieces & nephews.


Robert John "Bob" Trace died November 17, 2012, at his son's home in rural Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI.


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, November 18, 2012

DODGEVILLE - Robert J. Trace, age 84, of Dodgeville, died on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at his son's home in rural Dodgeville. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville and from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass on Wednesday at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's paper. Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home 400 E. Grace St., Dodgeville


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, November 19, 2012

Robert John "Bob" Trace

DODGEVILLE - Robert John Trace, age 84, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at his son's home. He was born on Feb. 4, 1928, in Dodgeville, and was one of 13 children born to John and Mary (Steffes) Trace. He was raised on the family farms in Calamine and Dodgeville. He married the love of his life Sharon Elaine Crume on June 3, 1953, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dodgeville and was married for 56 years until her passing in 2009. In their younger years, he and his wife enjoyed square dancing, their land, and many friends. Bob's occupation as owner and operator of a portable feed mill for 21 years was successful and physical, and he went on to work for the Iowa County Highway Department for another 21 years, until his retirement. Memories will be of John Deeres, objects painted in John Deere green and yellow, his kindness, smile, and his way of teasing those he cared for. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Bob is survived by five of his six children, John (Ann) Trace of Linden, Mary (Dave) Ganshert of Seminole, Fla., Steve (Sue) Trace of DeForest, Dennis (Karen) Trace of Dodgeville, and Michelle (Doug) Jewell of Verona; his daughter-in-law, Chris Trace of Dodgeville; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Wilma Dolan. He is also survived by his siblings, Genrose (Wilbur) Evans, Gertrude (Robert) Houselog, Edward (Catherine) Trace, Eugene Trace, Aletha (Jim) Duerst, Elaine Rundle and Joanne (John) Brunner; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dallas Millard, Carol Potterton, Aggie Trace, Mike Crume and Mavis Tortorice. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; his son, Joseph Trace (1985); his brothers, Leo, Bill and Richard; his sisters, Virginia and Rita Millard; his in-laws, Herman and Ruby Crume; and his brothers-in-law, Jerry Rundle and Garth Crume. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Father Patrick Wendler will officiate. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville and from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Joseph's School Trust Fund and Upland Hills Hospice. Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home 400 E. Grace St., Dodgeville


 

 


Fodor, Richard, 74, of Lake Placid passed away Wednesday evening March 19, 2008 at his residence. He was born on September 25, 1933 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. A retired Law Enforcement Officer with the Sea Ranch Lakes Police Department. He moved to Lake Placid 5 years ago from Ft. Lauderdale and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Fodor is survived by two loving sons, a sister Joan M-Fodor, and loving companion of 25 years Mavis Tortorice. Private services were held for the family. The family suggest donations be made in his memory to the Good M-Shepherd Hospice, 4418 Sun 'N Lake Blvd., Sebring, FL 33872. Arrangements entrusted to the SCOTT FUNERAL HOME, Lake Placid, FL, 863-465-4134.


 

 

 


The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co.,  WI, Monday, September 22, 2003

WAUNAKEE - Florence H. "Teence" Weisner, age 55, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died after a brave battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. She has taken her "Power of Love" to a higher being. She was born on Dec. 18, 1947, in Hollandale, to Walter and Hazel (Otter) Marty. Florence was an avid golfer and Badgers fan. Survivors include her husband, Bill of Waunakee; her son, Brian of Madison; her daughter, Martie of Madison; her mother, Hazel of Madison; her sisters, Diane (Pete) Petersen of Evansville, Brenda (Steve) Jones of McFarland, Kathy (Bob) Jenkins of Mineral Point, Roxanne (Hank) Zimmerman of Stoughton, and Doreen Mott of Stoughton; her brothers, Dennis (Alice) and Bob (Karen); and her pride and joy, her grandson, Travis. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison. The Rev. Monsignor Michael Hippee will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Winn Funeral Home 5785 Highway Q Waunakee, Wis.