Austin American-Statesman METRO STATE Friday, January 24, 2003 and Memorials Funerals and Memorials are paid announcements. For information to place a paid announcement, please call the Announcement Desk in Classified Advertising, 445-4005. For corrections or comments regarding obituaries, call 1 445- 4005, or e-mail comments to William Benjamin Gilker William Benjamin Gilker, son of Cherryl and Bill Gilker of Cleburne, passed away in New York City, New York, at the age of 26. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on August: 31, 1976, ha attended Cleburne High School and Southwestern University. A member of Kappa Alpha Order, Xi Chapter, Ben served his order and chapter with duty and honor.
He was continuing his professional music career and education at The Drummer's Collective in New York at the time of his death. A member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, Ben will be remembered by all for his faith, kindness, enthusiasm and dedication to his art. He is survived by his parents, Cherryl and Bill Gilker of Cleburne; one grandmother, 'Lois Rushhig of Dallas; three aunts; an uncle, and five cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 24, 2003, at 4:00 p.m at St.
Mark United Methodist Church, 1109 W. Henderson, Cleburne. Memorials may be made to the "God Squad" youth program at St. Mark United Methodist Church or the Kappa Alpha Order at Southwestern University. Arrangements by Crosier Pearson Mayfield Funeral Home, Cleburne, TX, 817-645-4311.
Randolph James Gronle Randolph James Gronle, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2003. A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, 1 Judith Heinemann Gronle; his parents, Clara and Albert Gronle; his stepfather, John Leopold; and his brother; Clifton Gronle. He is survived by his daughters, and Karla Rothenbach husband, Kathryn Gronle, Kristina, Gronle, Kerry; his grandchildren, and Clara Rothenbach; and his motherin-law, Margaret Grona Heinemann. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m.
on Friday, at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Mass and Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 4600 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas, Monsignor Fred Bomar as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Texas, at 1:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress, Austin 442-1446. Foumani Azima Maryam (Mimi) Foumani Azima, born September 16, 1940, beloved mother of Jasmine and Harry Azima, passed away into peace on January 23, 2003, at 5:15 a.m. Her love for her G-d and family, her undying willingness to help those around her and her passion for life, makes her our priceless jewel. Our hearts cry out for our loss, but her faith has placed her in the heavens with her G-d.
We love you Momma, Thank you. Service: Sunday, January 26, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Porter Loring Chapel. Graveside service: 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2003, with burial at Austin Memorial Park, Austin, TX. Arrangements with Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough, 210-227-8221 Helen Lane Tausch Helen Lane Tausch, 76, formerly of Austin, died January 20. Born in Jacksonville, Texas, to J.
P. Lane Jr. and May Causey Lane. She was a long time secretary in Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maj.
Donald J. Tausch, She is survived by a brother, Jack Lane and sister, Jane Heath, one niece, two nephews and four great nieces. Graveside services will be Friday the 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Capital Memorial Park Cemetery. DEATH NOTICES ABEL, Arwana, 90, of Austin died Tuesday.
Services will be private. Arrangements Weed-Corley-Fish. ARBOGUST, Terri Timmons, 51, of Austin died Wednesday. Visitation 6 p.m. today, the Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Georgetown High School Cafeteria. Burial Grove Cemetery, Lampasas. FISK, Thomas, 73, of Austin died Thursday. Visitation 10 a.m.
Saturday, of the Hills. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, of the Hills. GASTON, Verna, 92, of Austin died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m.
Saturday, Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home. McINTOSH, C. Edith, 80, of Bastrop died Wednesday. Visitation 2 p.m. today, Pendergrass-People's Mortuary, Smithville.
Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. PILCHER, J.V., 86, of Austin died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m.
Monday, Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Burial Memorial Hill. RICHARDSON, Monika 43, of Austin died Monday. Services 11 a.m.. today, Hill Country Bible Church.
Burial Austin Memorial Arrangements by Beck, Round Rock." WALKER, Clyde 46, of Austin died Monday. Services 11 a.m. today, Mount Gilead Third Baptist Church, Manor. Arrangements by Austin-Jones. WRIGHT, Jeffrey Andrew, 34, of Houston, formerly of Austin, died Jan.
13. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Anderson Mill Baptist Church. Burial St. John's Cemetery, Georgetown.
Arrangements by Beck, Round Rock. WYATT, Shawn Michael, 22, of Round Rock died Wednesday. Services pending. Arrangements by Beck, Round Rock. Dick Lloyd Born July 18, 1910, in Cushing, Texas died January 22, 2003.
He worked at the Austin State School for ten years and retired a as a barber in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lloyd on December 12, 2002. He is survived by his sister, Gladys Chancellor; daughter, Sandy Bailey and husband, James Bailey; granddaughter, Stacy Haines and husband, Hamp; grandson, Chad Childers; and great Haines. Shelby and Graveside services: Saturday, Janu- ary 25, 2003, in Cushing, Texas. Ruby Nell Bowen Ruby Nell Bowen passed away unexpectantly on January 22, 2003.
She was born to Euell and Ruby Ola Nance Turner on February 3, 1942. She surrounded herself with her family, especially her grandchildren. Over her life, she devoted herself to being involved with what her children and grand-children were doing, including girl scouts, boy scouts, school activities, and being youth leader at the SPJST. She was always a on the go for the next activity. She will be extremely missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Jo Turner, sister-in-law; Marvin Market, brother-in-law; Alan Ging, nephew. Survivors include Joe Bowen, husband; son, Floyd and wife, Sue; daughter, Joyce Nelson and husband, Raywond; daughter, Teresa Anderson and husband, Charles; daughter, Debbie Peters and husband, JR: son, Tim and wife, Amanda; son, Tom and friend, Keith. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday.
Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday. Funeral service, visitation, and prayer service will be held at the Elgin Funeral Home in Elgin, TX. Internment will be held at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Elgin, TX. Arrangements by Elgin Funeral Home, Elgin, TX. Mary Lidle Knight Mary Lidle Knight, 91, of Austin, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2003, in Austin, Texas.
She was born on August 17, 1911, in Krebs, Oklahoma. She married Ira Raymond Knight on August 30, 1933, in Conroe, Texas. Mrs. Knight is survived by her son, Charles A. Knight Sr.
of Spicewood; grandson, Charles A. Knight Jr. and his wife, Tara of Houston; granddaughter, Cynthia Knight Smith and her husband, Dehn; great granddaughter, Merritt Gladys Smith, Richardson; niece, Shirley Benton and her husband, Ben of Aurora, Colorado, and niece, JoAnn Gittinger of Taft, Texas. Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her parents, Dora Lidle and Charles Augustus of Krebs, Oklahoma; brothers, Charles, Gus, Calvin and Alfred; sisters, Ann Clements and Clara Massey.
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 A.M., on Monday, January 27, 2003, Forest Park Lawndale at the Knight Family Plot in Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arthritis Foundation. Cook- 6300 West Walden. William Cannon Dr. Forest Oaks Wladyslawa Gladys Bednarski Wladyslawa Gladys' Bednarski, a longtime resident of Austin, bornDecember 27, 1909, in Poland, died Wednesday, January 22, 2003.
Gladys was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and the Polish Club. Survivors include two sons, Fred Bednarski and Joe. Bednarski; two daughters; Lucy O'Brien and Julie" Bednarski; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Izia Kuhajewski of Poland. The family will receive friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m.
on Friday, January 24th at Harrell Funeral Home. services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Assumption Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Deane officiating. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas 78745, 443-1366 Ann Fortner Ann Fortner, age 66, of Austin, died Tuesday, January 21, 2003. She was born April 18, 1936, in Rush Springs, Oklahoma.
Ann was a resident of Englewood, Colorado for 14 years before moving to Austin. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church since 1995. graduated from Lamar University in 1974 with an Elementary Education Degree and University of Alaska at Anchorage in 1978 with a Masters in Special Education. She was a member of the National Education Association. Ann was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth Stout and Horton Tipton.
Survivors include her husband, Ken Fortner; son, David Fortner and wife, Linda; daughter, Elise Atkins and husband, Trey; grandchildren, Miles Fortner, Kenny Fortner, Ryan Atkins and Bret Atkins; two sisters, Jane Riggs and Gay Rozzle. The family will receive friends from 10:00 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Harrell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2003, at Bethany Lutheran Church Slaughter Lane with Dr. William Knippa officiating. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas 78745, 512-443-1366.
Mary Renteria Rangel March 14, 1943 Jan. 22, 2003 Resident of Austin, Texas, born to Eustacio and Carmen Rangel. Preceding her in death were her father, mother, sisters, brothers; and one son, Jesse Rangel. She is survived by her son, Sebastian Rangel; daughters, Connie Jean Rangel, Lisa Yanez and husband, Benito and Guadalupe Renee Rangel and her husband, Daniel; and her husband, George Simon and embraced family members, Alicia Razo, Gilbert Rangel, Rosemary Escobedo and Martin Mendoza; brother, Tanilo Rangel and wife, Frances; sisters, Carmen Loera and husband, John and Connie Anguiano; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Rosary will be 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 24, 2003, at Angel Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Saturday, Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her niece, Amy Rivera and nephews, Mack Carmona Lupe Carmona, Stephen Anguiano, Lupe Rivera and Gilbert Rangel. "Til memory fades and life departs, You live forever in our hearts.
Her memory is as dear today as in the hour she passed away. Eva Alessandra Donisi Eva Alessandra Donisi died peacefully during childbirth Monday, January 20, 2003, in the presence of her parents, John Philip Donisi and Regina Inez Hinojosa of Austin and her family. Eva Alessandra is survived by her John and Gina; her grandparents, Ms. Crisanta Guerra Lozano and Dr. Robert Lozano of Brownsville and The Honorable Gilberto Hinojosa and Cynthia Hinojosa of Brownsville, Mr.
and Mrs. Philip A. Donisi of Houston, and a loving extended family, including, greatEs- Mrs. Maria Luisa Hinojosa of Miscobedo of grandparents, sion, Mr. and Mrs.
Luciano Guerra of Mission and Mrs. Angelina Bednar of Latium; aunts, Brenna Lozano, Xochitl Hinojosa and Jocelyn Lozano of Brownsville; uncles, Miguel Hinojosa of Mission and Diego Hinojosa of Brownsville, and numerous other family and friends. Eva' Alessandra, named for her pure unblemished beauty and her charge to be a defender of humankind, was as strong willed as her foremothers. We had such wonderful plans for Eva. Unfortunately, her young body was not able to be her vehicle for this world.
Although she joined us for only a short time, she brought tremendous peace and joy, and her jubilant spirit continues to thrive. The family sincerely wishes to and thank all who steadfastly kept Eva in their thoughts and prayers and for those who comforted us through this time. We would especially like to thank Dr. Martha Schmitz and the entire staff of Women Partners in Health, Ms. Amy Esqueda, Ms.
Camilla Rowden and Ms. Megan Shubeck, and the nursing staff of Labor and Delivery at Seton Medical Center, as well as Rev. Joe Tomei and Sr. Judy Hallock of The Catholic Community of Saint Ignatius, Martyr. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please make a donation to the social justice ministry or charity of your choice.
Mildred Doris Barclay Ballard Nov. 13, 1924 Jan. 15, 2003 Mildred Ballard, better known as Doris, passed on January 15, 2003. Doris was born in Joyce, LA. to Gertrude and Frank Barclay.
She is survived by her five children, Andrew Andersen III, Cynthia Barclay, Andrea Andersen, Bernard Andersen, Barbara Andersen; and grandson, Michael Camacho. Doris married Andrew Andersen Jr. and traveled the world with him during his 25 years of service in the U.S. Army. Doris worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston, Texas, for many years where she formed life long friendships.
In 1994, she moved to Austin, Texas. Doris leaves behind many friends across the U.S. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Hospice Austin and Christopher House who made her last days comfortable and provided a beautiful environment for her. We thank them tremendously. A private ceremony will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport, LA, at her family's cemetery plot at a future date.
Robert F. Amundsen Robert F. Amundsen 48, a longtime Dallas resident currently living in Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away after an extended illness on January 22,2003, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. Robert Jr. was born to Robert F.
Amundsen Sr. and Marjorie Jane Amundsen on January 25, 1954, in Dallas. Known by many friends and family members as Bobby, Robert Jr. was a top-flite athlete from earliest boyhood. As a senior at St.
Mark's School of Texas in Dallas in 1972, Robert was captain of the varsity football, basketball and tennis teams. Robert Jr. formed the first Young Life group on the St. Mark's campus, and was active in Highland Park Presbyterian Church before leaving Dallas. At Dartmouth College, where he received a bachelor's degree in government in 1976, he was a starting quarterback on the freshman football team.
While at Dartmouth he and his roommate Steve Fiedorek, St. Mark's '73, traveled to other Ivy League schools establishing Bible study groups. While attending Dartmouth, Robert Jr. met Mary Spruill of Dallas, who was then in the first Dartmouth freshman class to admit young women. Mary had graduated at The Hockaday School in 1973.
Upon graduation from Dartmouth, Robert and Mary married at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where they earned master's degrees in business administration in 1979. Robert Jr. enjoyed a fulfilling career as a financial executive in the' industry. From 2000 to the period shortly before his passing, he was senior vice president, chief financial officer and member of the executive committee Triangle Pharmaceutical Company of Durham. Robert Jr.
was a founder of Covance Biotechnology Services of Research Triangle Park in Durham, and served as its chief financial officer from 1993 to 2000. Prior to this, from 1986 to 1993, he served as chief financial officer of a $96 million Austin start-up corporation, Pharmaco Dynamics Research, and its parent, Applied Bioscience of Arlington, Virginia. He was also affiliated with Sensus Drug Development of Austin. During his period in' Austin, while working as a full-time executive, Robert Jr. also led Sunday morning services at a popular local church.
Robert Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Jane Amundsen of Dallas. Robert Jr. leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Mary Spruill Amundsen; and two loving daughters, Jennifer Rebecca, 18, and Katie Elizabeth, 15- the light of his life. Jennifer is a high senior preparing for college, and Katie is a high school freshman.
Robert Jr. is also survived by his father, Robert F. Amundsen Sr. of Dallas; his sister, Dr. Adrienne Amundsen Coffee of San Rafael, California; two nephews, Ben and Luke Coffee of San Rafael; and his brother, Paul William Amundsen of Dallas.
Robert Jr. served on the board of directors of the Raleigh Pregnancy Life Care Center and The Salvation Army of Durham. Memorials may be made to either organization in his name. Services will be held at Peace Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina. Following this, a service will be held in Wynne Chapel at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 p.m.
"We Love You Two" Glen Rumfield "The Kid" Walter Stiglitz, III Glen was born on February 19, "Jersey" 1955, went to visit his brother, momma, and daddy with his best friend, Jersey was born October 5, 1956, rode with his best friend, Glen, until the end, Saturday, January 18, 2003. He is survived by He is loved by many and will be missed by all of his big buddy's, and especially his little buddy's. We'll see you again one day Jersey. Michelle Wilkes Michelle Wilkes, 40, of Austin passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2003. Michelle is survived by her mother, Dianne Huddleston; father, Warren Wilkes; brother, William Huddleston; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Wilkes; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Cantwell; aunt, Judy Cantwell; and several cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2003, in the Oaks Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2003. Interment will follow in the Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Michelles memorial fund, 6103 Oliver Loving Trail, Austin, TX 78749.
CookWalden. 5 Forest Oaks 6300 West William Cannon Dr. Jewell Kathrine Frazier Jewell Kathrine Frazier, 87, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Roy William Frazier. She is survived by her son, Monty Lee Frazier of Austin; daughter, Patricia Lyne Conner of Austin; granddaughters, Carrie Giacona, Diana McNair, and Lori Tidwell, all of Austin; grandsons, Brian Crow of Austin, Ricky Crow of Fort Worth; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Born Jewell Kathrine Maddox on October 5, 1915, in Italy, Texas, she spent her early life growing up in the Baptist Children's Home in Waxahachie, Texas. After leaving the home on her 18th birthday, she relocated to the area where she met, fell in love, and married Roy William Frazier in 1936. In 1944, they permanently relocated to Austin, Texas to raise their family. She was a devout member of the Church of Christ, as well as a devoted mother and grandmother to her family. Visitation will be held Friday, January 24, 2003, from p.m.
at Cook- Oaks Funeral Home, and graveside services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice-Austin. Cook- 6300 West I Walden. William Cannon Dr.
Forest Oaks Jersey, on Saturday, January 18, 2003. He is survived by He is loved by many and will be missed by plenty. We'll see you again one day Daddy. Arrangements by Forever All Faiths Funeral Service South. Dr.
Kathleen D. Holland Holland Kathleen Toole Dukes Holland, PhD, LPC, has ended her long and difficult, but sometimes blessed struggle with colon cancer. The spirit of this loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, gifted artist, caring psychotherapist and premarital counselor was received by open arms of Mary and into heavenly dominion of God at 2:56 p.m. on January 20, 2003. Final planning of a memorial service for family and friends is pending.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions in her name be made either to Hospice. Austin or Seton Cove. Dorothy Lois Harmon Dorothy Lois Harmon, age 72, was born September 4, 1930, in Artesia, New Mexico. She passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at a local Temple, Texas, Hospital. She resided in Georgetown, Texas.
She married Leon C. Harmon August 18, 1967. She was an avid painter and golfer and an active part of her husband's career. She was a member of "The Worship Place" in Georgetown, Texas. Preceded in death by her son, Kent Harmon.
She is survived by her Leon G. Harmon of Georgetown, Texas; sons, Bob Burns of Fountain Hills, Arizona and Steve Harmon of Clovis, New Mexico; daughters, Ginny Henson, a Sweetwater, Texas, Donna Childress of Belton, Texas, and Gail Harmon Patton of El Paso, Texas; -10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2003, Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, Temple, Texas. Services will be Thursday, January 23, 11:00 a.m. at Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple, Texas.
Memorials may be made to Scott 8 White Hospital for Cancer Research, 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, Texas. Arrangements by Scanio-Harper Funeral Home 254-899-8888. REMEMBRANCE GARDENS "Beautiful Cremation Garden" Interments, Scattering, Plaques Private Memorial Services Waterfalls Meditation Paths (512) 329-6007 4214 Capital of TX Hwy. North www.remembrancegardens.com.
