Obituary: Alma M. Runge - Class of 1902

MADISON - Alma M. Runge, age 102, of 602 North Segoe Road, died on Saturday, July 6, 1985, at a local nursing home. She was born on February 4, 1883, in the Town of Middleton, the daughter of Adolph and Elizabeth Runge, Miss Runge attended and graduated from Middleton high School; and Madison Central High School. She was a 1906 graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Miss Runge taught High School for many years, and later went back to school to get her degree in Library Science. She worked for the University of Wisconsin Library until she retired. She was a member of the A.A.U.W., and was very active in the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She is survived by her sister, Elsie Mohr of Madison; a niece, Jean E. Crowley of Madison; and a grand-niece, Carol Lynn of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Lloyd H. Mohr; and a sister, Lulu Runge. Funeral services will be held at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 1985. Reverend Richard Pritchard will officiate. Burial will be in Middleton Junction Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Attic Angel Nursing Home.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on July 8, 1985

Note: Alma Runge's graduation year is based on information in the 1902 Tychoberahn and the official graduation records of the Madison School Board.

Alma Runge's grand-niece, Carol Lynn Crowley, is a member of the Madison Central High School Class of 1965.

Obituary: Emma Louise Glenz - Class of 1902

MADISON - Emma Louise Glenz, age 103, died on Monday, August 31, at her residence. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, September 6, from 11:00 until 12:30 at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd.


Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 6, 1987


Notes: The obituary I found for Emma Glenz was suprisingly brief. However, I did find several articles about her in local newspapers that provide some more information about this remarkable Madison Central High School alumna. Her class year in based on information in the 1902 Tychoberahn. Greg Fahey is the man responsible for my posthumous introduction to Miss Glenz. In a letter Greg mailed to me a few months ago, he wrote:

"Also, Nadine, when I was taking calls from Bill Blandino at Badger Cab, I would occasionally encounter the august Miss Emma Glenz. I fondly recall the times when we would talk in my cab before she got out at her apartment in the 600 block of East Johnson St. I am hoping that you might have her obituary."

Although I wasn't able to respond to Greg's request immediately, I really appreciate his willingness to direct my attention to Miss Glenz.

The above article was originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Thursday, April 11, 1985. You may enlarge the image in your browser window by double-clicking on it.

The above article was originally published in The Capital Timesl on September 1, 1987. You may enlarge the image in your browser window by double-clicking on it.