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George F. Johnston,
75, of Oshkosh, died early Thursday morning at Mercy Medical Center.
He was born May 21, 1907, in Oshkosh, the son of William and
Meta Otto Johnston. He married Rose Mauritz June 7, 1930, in Oshkosh.
Mr. Johnston was
self-employed in music recording.
He was a charter member of Musicians Local No. 46, and played with various
musical groups throughout the Fox Valley.
Surviving are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Chris (June) Winters,
Pickett; one sister, Marguerite Johnston, Oshkosh; four grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Fiss and Bills Funeral Home,
the Rev. Arthur J. Keen officiating. Internment will be in
Lake View Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 1 p.m. until the
time of services.
Paul F. Hedge,
Paul F. Hedge, age 77 of 2360 B Patriot Lane, Oshkosh, WI, passed away in
Appleton, WI on November 20, 2006. He was born on November 19, 1929 in
Lincoln, NE the son of Ivan and LaVada Hedge. He married Lois Snyder on
July 31, 1951.
Following graduation from Doane College, Crete, NE, in 1951, Paul
began his career in the banking profession in Scottsbluff, NE. In 1953, he
began pursuing a masters in Music Education at Northern Colorado
University in Greeley, CO. Paul taught instrumental music for 23 years in
Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming. While in South Dakota, he
served as Vice President for two years of S.D. Bandmasters and two years
as president. He also served on the South Dakota High School Activities
Board for several years.
Rushmore Music Camp in the Black Hills was established by Paul and
Lois in 1971, and is still held annually each August for junior high and
high school band students. Over the years, thousands of students have
attended this camp near Mt. Rushmore. Paul was honored for Distinguished
Service to Music by the SD Phi Beta Mu, Band Director's Organization in
1992, by his alma mater Doane College in 2001, and by SD Music Educators
Association in 2003.
In 1975, Paul and Lois purchased a music store in Powell, WY and added
another Hedge Music in Worland, WY in 1981. The Hedges were in the music
store business for 21 years. Since retirement in 1996, Paul spent a great
deal of time with his wife at his cabin in Spearfish Canyon in the Black
Hills of South Dakota. He volunteered as chairman of the Firewise
Committee for the Spearfish Canyon Owner's Association from 2001 to 2006.
Paul was active in civic affairs while a resident of Powell, WY, for
32 years serving as chairman of the Downtown Improvement Committee for a
number of years, president of Kiwanis, many offices in the United
Methodist Church, and a loyal member of the church choir. He was a
long-time board member for the Cody-Powell Community Concert Association.
Above all, Paul loved his family and loved music. He especially loved
to play his trumpet and taught music lessons to many young students. He
continued to play his trumpet in municipal bands, community symphonies,
and at church wherever he lived. Most recently he played solos and with
the Praise Band at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church in Oshkosh.
Paul is survived by his wife, Lois of Oshkosh, brother, Richard of
Mead, CO, son Randy (Holly) Hedge of Oshkosh, five grandchildren:
Stephanie, Carly, and Joshua Hedge of Oshkosh, and Tyler Frederick of
Worland, WY, and Heidi Frederick of Tacoma, WA. He was preceded in death
by daughter, Catherine Jean Frederick of Worland, WY, and by his parents,
Ivan and LaVada Hedge of Filley, NE.
Memorial services will be held on Friday November 24, 2006 at 2:00 PM
at the Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church. Coffee/fellowship will be
held following the services in the Paine Hall in the church. A memorial
has been established for the student scholarships at the Rushmore Music
Camp.
Corenthal, Michael G.
Passed away suddenly June 25, 2013, just days before his
68th birthday. Preceded in death by his immigrant parents. Survived by friends
and readers of his nine published books, including The Illustrated History of
Wisconsin Music. Michael liked to call himself "Mr. Mike, Your Nostalgia
Navigator" and was proud of his many years on the radio and his enormous
knowledge of records and printed music among other topics. Michael was the
proprietor of
Yesterday's Memories
and MGC Publications. He enjoyed "the rummage route," estate sales, and dinners
at his favorite restaurants. He was a kind and generous soul and a loyal
friend. Graveside services Thurs., June 27 (TODAY) at 11:30 AM, at Spring Hill
Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. GOODMAN-BENSMAN Whitefish Bay Funeral
Home 4750 N. Santa Monica 414-964-3111
www.goodmanbensman.com
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