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Lee A. DAVIS (1939 - 2008) /gbpg

ShawanoGenWebProject — 7 Oct 2008 12:11:27 GMT

Green Bay Press Gazette
October 7, 2008

Davis, Lee A.

Lee A. Davis, 68, Gillett, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Oconto Falls.

Lee was born on Dec. 3, 1939, in Oconto Falls, to the late Harry and Hazel (Streng) Davis. He attended Gillett Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1958. Lee spent four years in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962. His working life consisted of 35 years in the railroad industry.

He is survived by his daughter, Allison Davis, Oakdale, Calif; three sisters, Lois Allen, Janesville; Elaine Moran, Madison; Faye (Ken) Boom, Waukesha; a cousin and close friend, Mike Streng, Green Valley.

Lee requested that there be no services.

Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.

Alvin TYCZKOWSKI (1923 - 2008)

ShawanoGenWebProject — 5 Oct 2008 11:45:18 GMT

Funeral Home Obituary

Alvin Tyczkowski, 85, Hofa Park, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 4, 2008 at Woodhaven Manor in Pulaski. The son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Holewinski) Tyczkowski was born February 16, 1923 in Hofa Park where he was a dairy farmer all of his life. In his later years, Alvin enjoyed making jigsaw puzzles and playing bingo.

Survivors include four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Teofil (Dorothy), Stephen, Anton, and August (Mary Jane), all of Pulaski; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary (Henry) Ladowski, Pulaski, Angela Marchant, Milwaukee, and Martha (Leonard) Mroczkowski, Krakow, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Alex; a sister and brother-in-law, Regina (Edward) Pasowicz; a sister-in-law, Theresa Tyczkowski, and a brother-in-law, Wilmer Marchant.

Visitation Schedule:

Marnocha Funeral Home
Monday, October 6th
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closing Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Schedule:

St. Stanislaus Church, Hofa Park
Tuesday, October 7th
Visitation after 12:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m.

Esther & Gus HEINZ

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 2:17:03 GMT

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Shawano WI

Double headstone:
Esther G. HEINZ (May 1, 1898 - Oct 18, 1973)
Gus B. HEINZ (Dec 27, 1892 - Sep 24, 1979)

BEYER - Dean A.

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 1:00:36 GMT

Woodlawn Cemetery (Shawano, WI)
Headstone:
Dean A. BEYER (1944 - 1964)

MALTBEY - Walter W. & Edna L.

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 12:59:21 GMT

Woodlawn Cemetery
Shawano, Wisconsin

Double Headstone:
Walter W. MALTBEY (1914 - 1965?)
Edna L. MALTBEY (1918 - 1982)

MALTBEY - Walter W. & Edna L.

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 12:59:19 GMT

Woodlawn Cemetery
Shawano, Wisconsin

Double Headstone:
Walter W. MALTBEY (1914 - 1965?)
Edna L. MALTBEY (1918 - 1982)

Reuben W. & Leona HESSE

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 12:54:31 GMT

Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano Wisconsin

Headstone (Double)
Reuben W. HESSE (1915 - 1999)
Leona M. HESSE (1915 - 1991)

BEYER - Elmer & Madeline

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 12:52:59 GMT

Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano Wisconsin

Headstone (Double)
Elmer H. BEYER (1910 - 1999)
Madeline BEYER (1915 - 1999)

Randolph "Randy" Leroy SCHUETTPELZ (1946 - 2008) /gbpg

ShawanoGenWebProject — 4 Oct 2008 11:10:14 GMT

Green Bay Press Gazette
October 4, 2008

Schuettpelz, Randolph "Randy" Leroy

Randolph "Randy" Leroy Schuettpelz, 62, Suring, died at home Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Randy was born June 29, 1946, in Shawano, to the late Clarence and Hildegard (Yakel) Schuettpelz. He served his country in two tours of Vietnam, and also the Gulf War. His favorite pastimes include hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley.

Randy is survived by his son, Dale "Scott" (Rita) Schuettpelz, Chippewa Falls; a brother, Don (Noeleen) Schuettpelz, Maryland; a granddaughter, Samantha Kirchoff, Chippewa Falls; three nephews, Mike (Alisha) Schuettpelz, Easton, Md.; Tom (Erin) Schuettpelz, Durham, N.C.; Geno (Terri) Cella, Mt. Airy, N.C.; a special friend, Marie Floring and her family.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home (920-842-2151) in Suring, from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Shane Cota officiating. Burial to follow in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hayes.

The family would like to thank Bill Budwit, Arnold Derks, and many other friends who helped Randy over the past years.

Roland J. "Chach" & Jodi A. SACKATOOK (d. 2008)/sfh

TashaTreptow — 30 Sep 2008 10:44:04 GMT

Roland J. “Chach” Sackatook, age 33 of Keshena, and Jodi A. “Missy” Sackatook, age 32 of Keshena, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008 in Keshena. Roland was born on February 17, 1975 and Jodi was born on July 8, 1976, the son and daughter of the late John L. Wayka and Jean M. Sackatook. Both lived in Keshena most of their lives. Roland worked as a firefighter with the M.T.E. and would fight fires all over the United States. Both were members of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Roland enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and all sports. Jodi enjoyed camping, playing volleyball, and playing softball.

Roland and Jodi are survived by: Roland’s daughter, Helena; Jodi’s children, Meshaun Shephard and Shaunte Sackatook; Jodi’s special friend, Mike Wescott of Keshena; their grandfather father, Emil Sackatook of Neopit; their 2 sisters, Helene Sackatook and Erin Sackatook both of Neopit; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Roland and Jodi were preceded in death by: their parents, John L. Wayka and Jean M. Sackatook; 1 brother, Mark Sackatook; their grandparents, Louise Wayka, Ernest Wayka, Helen Sackatook; and their aunt, Karen R. Wayka-Sackatook.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David Kiefer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Neopit Community Center after 5:00pm on Wednesday until the time of the service on Friday. A Parish Wake Service will be held at the center on Thursday at 6:00pm. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

September 30th, 2008

Shirley M. SCHREIBER (1927-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 30 Sep 2008 10:41:53 GMT

Shawano Leader
September 30, 2008

SHIRLEY MARGARET (nee Seiler) SCHREIBER on Sunday, September 28, 2008, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ invited Shirley, age 80, to come home to everlasting life. Shirley "Grandma Fonz" was a very giving person, who always took the time to greet everyone she met and did many kind deeds to show her love. Her husband and family were her greatest priorities in life, but her first and foremost priority was her faith in our living God, whom she loved to serve by her acts of kindness and involvement in her church.
Shirley was born October 12, 1927, to Clifford and Eleanor (Pilger) Seiler in Manitowoc, WI. She was the second-born child in a family of 4 children. She attended Manitowoc Schools and graduated from Lincoln Park High School, Manitowoc, in 1946. Shirley was employed at the bank in Zachow (Farmers State Bank, Valley Bank, M&I) for 25 years and retired in 1989. She married Eugene F. Schreiber of Cecil, WI on January 30, 1949, and he survives. Together they operated the White Clay Lake Cheese Factory for many years. She and Gene raised 3 children - Glenn (Nancy) Schreiber, Cecil; Sandra (Gerald) Orlando, Bonduel; and Gregg (Stephanie) Schreiber, Howard. She is further survived by her brother Dale (Maxine) Seiler, Lady Lake, FL; her sister Sally (Bob) Little, Park Falls; her brother-in-law, Roger (Sally) Schreiber, Darboy; and her grandchildren, Tasha (Tim) Treptow; Tennille Engel (special friend Scott Cheslock and his son Trevor); Nathan (Rachael) Orlando; Tabitha (Daniel) Bartels; Travis Schreiber; Melissa (Nathan) Zschaechner; Samantha Schreiber, and 8 great-grandchildren (Noah, Nick and Emily Treptow; Dayton Engel and Colten Rauterkus; Mason and Morgan Zschaechner; Kaitlyn Orlando), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Seiler, her mother and stepfather, Eleanor and Ralph Paulson, her parents-in-law, Ervin and Viola Schreiber, her brother, Harold Seiler and brother-in-law, Ray Sporer.
Shirley spent her time crocheting bonnets and booties for the newborn babies at the local hospitals and was a member of the White Clay Lake Ladies Aid Quilters, making numerous quilts for mission work. She was the Financial Recording Secretary for Immanuel Lutheran Church for the past 13 years. She also volunteered her time working the polls during elections. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, playing cards, and cheering for the Packers and Brewers.
Zastrow Funeral Home, Cecil, is assisting the family with arrangements. Family and friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, White Clay Lake on Thursday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. until the time of service (11 a.m.), with Pastor Steven Hyvonen and Pastor Donn Radde officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed towards Immanuel Lutheran Church, White Clay Lake.
Shirley's family would like to thank Shawano Ambulance, the medical staff at Shawano Medical Center and St. Vincent's Hospital for their professional and kind care, and Pastor Leonard Buelow. A special thank you goes to Pastor Donn and Sherry Radde for their genuine friendship and always being there, especially when needed the most. Thank you!
Grandma Fonz, we will always remember all of the special things you have done for us and you will live in our hearts forever. We will "shurlee" miss you!

Obit Louise (Braatz) Ehlert 1863-1931

wizardswife1 — 30 Sep 2008 4:12:37 GMT

Louise Braatz married to William Ehlert

Pneumonia Takes Mrs. Wm Ehlert
Shawano County Journal 5 Nov 1931

Mrs. William Ehlert, a well known mother of Shawano, died at her home at 121 Smalley Street at eleven o’clock Sunday morning, at the age of sixty-eight years. When had been ill with pneumonia for nine days and at the crisis was unable to throw it off.

Her maiden name was Louise Braatz. She was born in Pommern Germany, November 18th 1863, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Braatz. (mother Ernestine Wendt)

When she was only three, she came with her parents to America directly to a farm in Belle Plaine. She and William Ehlert were married in 1879 (Actually Sept 10 1880) and to them twelve children were born, six girls and six boys. Eleven of these children are still living to bless her memory. Ella Ehlert Schmidt died in 1918 at the time of the great flu epidemic.

The Ehlert farm was located down on the Wolf River, on the Hammond road, between three and four miles down the river. They lived in that farm thirty-seven years and the children were all born there. When Mr. Ehlert went to that farm fifty-two years ago, there were seven acres cleared. There were only three of four houses in Shawano. The Upham store, across from the Northwestern track were afterwards laid was the only business place. Mr. Ehlert helped to lay the Northwestern tracks, the original road from Neenah to Clintonville, and afterwards he helped build the Oconto branch.

Through these early years of contentment and hard work the farm was built up to one of the good farms of the community. The children living are Mrs. Wm. Stubbe (Augusta)and Mrs. Paul Stubbe (Minnie) Milwaukee. Mrs. Otto Timm, (Liza) ,Stefenson, Michigan: John Ehlert , Milwaukee; Arthur,Theodore, and George, Shawano; Richard, Rochester, Minnesota; William on a farm near Caroline; and Mrs. Arnold Krueger, (Sara), Clintonville; Mrs. Chas (Carl) Weber (Ester).

Her brothers are August Braatz of Ashland and Albert Braatz of Shawano. She leaves twenty-three grandchildren and one great grand child.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Peace Church, Rev. Mr. Brauer, presiding. The six sons were pall-bearers.
In her death this community loses a good Christian woman a mother of a good family and a greatly respected citizen.

Ferdinand FREDRICK (b.1852)

caryjune — 29 Sep 2008 3:45:38 GMT

Ferdinand Fredrick Succumbs at 91

Ferdinand Fredrick, 91, died at the home of his son, Frank, in the village of Embarrass Nov. 28.

Mr. Fredrick was born July 28, 1852 in Germany. In 1882 he came to the United States and worked in Milwaukee for a short time. He then moved to Dodge county and in 1901 came to Belle Plaine, where he lived until a few years ago, when he moved to Embarrass to live with his son.

He is survived by eight children; Frank, Embarrass; Otto, Clintonville; Martha, Mrs. Charles Shultz, Wausau; John and Paul, Belle Plain; Louise, Mrs. Max Fenske, town of Herman; Ella, Mrs. Wm. Tornow, Wausau; and Lena, Mrs. Adolph Schoenike, Gresham.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Eberhardt funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Christus church, Clintonville, with the Rev. E. C. F. Stubenvoll in charge.

Leonard ZULEGER (1907-1968)

caryjune — 29 Sep 2008 3:15:35 GMT

Embarrass Resident Buried On Saturday

Funeral services were held for Leonard Zuleger Saturday at 11 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran church, Embarrass, with the Rev. G. M. Krueger, officiating. Burial was in the Zion cemetery, Embarrass.

Leonard E. Zuleger, 61, Embarrass, died Thursday, July 18.

Mr. Zuleger was born Dec. 22, 1907, at Tigerton, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zuleger. He spent his early childhood at Tigerton. About 1914 they moved to Ashippun where he lived and worked until the time of his marriage to the former Rosalga Fredrick, Embarrass. They were married July 20, 1930, at the Zion Lutheran church, Embarrass, by the Rev Walter List. He was a resident of the Village of Embarrass for the past 38 years. The past 15 years he was employed by Giddings and Lewis-Beckford Machine Tool company, Kaukauna , until his retirement in May of 1967, because of ill health.

Survivors are his wife, Rosalga; one son, Kenneth R. Zuleger, Appleton; two brothers Karl Zuleger, Ashippun; Herbert Zuleger, Milwaukee; five sisters, Adelaid, Mrs. Thomas Lampier, West Allis; Gertrude, Mrs. Edwin Schultz, Juneau; Esther, Mrs. Clarence Schuett, Ashippun; Lenora, Mrs. Elmer Starks, Waterloo, and Betty, Mrs. Donald Hilker, Watertown. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.

The Heuer and Sievers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Dale Lueck, Roland Rosnow, Roger Gipp, John Zimdars, Daryl Krueger and Dennis Clark.

Rose E. ZULEGER (1912-1978)

caryjune — 29 Sep 2008 3:02:15 GMT

Rose E. Zuleger

Rose E. Zuleger, 65, of Embarrass, died early Wednesday at the Clintonville hospital.

She was born December 10, 1912 at Embarrass, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fredrick. She spent her entire life in Embarrass where she attended school and was married to Leonard Zuleger on July 20, 1930.

She was an expert seamstress and designed many wedding gowns for people of the area.

Her husband died on July 18, 1968.

She was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church of Embarrass where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Clifford Kessen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include a son Ken of Embarrass and granddaughter Tammy. She was preceded in death by one sister.

Friends may call at the Heuer-Sievers-Rhodes and Beil Funeral Home in Clintonville after 4 p.m. Friday and then at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.

Eugene SCHOENIKE

caryjune — 29 Sep 2008 2:54:45 GMT

Eugene, the 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Schoenike of Gresham, died Saturday following injuries received in an auto wreck May 29. He is a nephew of Art Schoenike of this city and is survived by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers, Erna, Luella, Hazel, Carl and Melvin. Also by his two grandfathers, Fred Schoenike of Shawano and Ferd. Fredrick of Embarrass.

Marcella (Tabat) KOZLOWSKI (1933 - 2008) /gbpg

ShawanoGenWebProject — 28 Sep 2008 11:53:06 GMT

Green Bay Press Gazette
September 28, 2008

Kozlowski, Marcella "Green Bay Marcy"

Marcella "Green Bay Marcy" Kozlowski, 75, Arcadia, Wis., died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Medical Center in Arcadia. She was born May 6, 1933, in Hofa Park, Wis., to the late Frances Tabat of South Milwaukee, Wis. Marcella lived in Green Bay, Wis., for a number of years before moving to Arcadia. She was active in her church and was a member of the State Bank of Arcadia's Heritage Travel Club. She worked at the Arcadia Dental Office and Westland Insurance.

Marcella is survived by one sister, Marie Tabat, S. Milwaukee, Wis.; two brothers, Thomas and Clarence Tabat, both of S. Milwaukee; one aunt, Lillian Kozlowski, Green Bay, Wis.; and many cousins.

Preceding Marcella in death was her loving grandmother, Elizabeth Kozlowski; two sisters, Phyllis Culer and Marlene Culer; four aunts, Mary Kaczmarowski, Anna Kaczmarek, Rose Janus and Agnes Grusczynski; and seven uncles, Paul, John, Anton, Joseph, Stanley, Frank and Leo Kozlowski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the Holy Family Parish, Arcadia, with Father Michael Klos officiating. There will be a 9:30 a.m. rosary on Tuesday at the hospital chapel in Arcadia, followed by a visitation at the Holy Family Parish from 10 to 11 a.m. A graveside service and burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Ft. Howard Cemetery in Green Bay, Wis.

Memorials are preferred for masses for Marcella's soul and those family members who went before her.

Online condolences may be sent to wozneykillianfh@aol.com.

Rosella P. (Westphal) RIPPL (1918 - 2008) /apc

ShawanoGenWebProject — 27 Sep 2008 1:49:38 GMT

Appleton Post Crescent
September 27, 2008

Rippl, Rosella P.

Rosella P. Rippl, of Menasha, WI, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 26, 2008. Rose was born August 11, 1918, in Birnamwood, WI, the daughter of the late August and Louisa (Zwirschitz) Westphal. She married the love of her life, Edward J. Rippl, on June 19, 1941, in Birnamwood, WI. Rose and Ed celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary shortly before his death in 2004. Rose was an avid golfer, and talked often and with much pride about her two hole-in-ones at Odana Hills Golf Course and another one at Glenway Golf Course during the time she and Ed lived in Madison, WI. Rose and Ed were snowbirds in their retirement years, and wintered for fifteen years in Arizona. More than anything, she loved to dance with her husband, and takes personal credit for bringing dancing back to the Madison Elks Club in the 70s and 80s. She also played a mean hand of poker.

Rose and Ed were lifelong members and patrons of St. Mary's Parish in Menasha, WI, where they lived while raising their children. St. Mary's Central High School was always very important to Ed and Rose, and for many years they have funded college scholarships for graduates of St. Mary's. Rose never graduated from high school herself but in her 90th year St. Mary's Central High School recognized the remarkable commitment she and Ed had made to Catholic education, and awarded her a diploma and the status of "honorary alumna".

Rose is survived by her two sons: Jim (Jeannie) Rippl, Beloit, WI; and Wayne (Jan) Rippl, Madison, WI; one sister, Theresa "Tressie" Rohlinger, Stevens Point, WI; and one sister-in-law, Delores "Chickie" Peterson, Menasha, WI. Roseis also survived by her five grandchildren: Tyson (Tori) Rippl, Heather Rippl, Heidi (Ben) Krenz, Dan (Lori) Rippl, and Scott (Christina) Rippl; and her six great-grandchildren: Sebastian, Nathan, Autumn Rose, Griffon, Gillian, and Gavin Wayne.

Funeral services for Rose will be held on Monday, September 29, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 528 Second Street, Menasha, WI, beginning with visitation from 10-11:30 a.m., and followed by mass and a luncheon. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Menasha, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to St. Mary's Parish or to Hospice, Inc.

Martens-Laemmrich

Funeral Home

Menasha 920-722-8252

Light a candle for Evelyn

at: www.martens-laemmrichfuneralhome.com

Frank W. FREDRICK (b. 1878)

caryjune — 26 Sep 2008 4:05:35 GMT

Fredrick Services Set For Wednesday

Frank W. Fredrick, 67, Embarrass, died Saturday evening at 10 o'clock in Milwaukee. He was attending the wedding celebration of his nephew, Leo Fredrick at Milwaukee.

Mr. Fredrick was born July 7, 1878 in Germany. When he came to the United States, he settled in Milwaukee, later moving to Dodge County and then to Embarrass. He was married May 4, 1906 to Miss Augusta Brodhagen. Mr. Fredrick a blacksmith and wagon maker, was president of the Village of Embarrass for 35 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Embarrass.

Survivors are his wife, two daughers, Hildegard (Mrs. William Zimmerman) Pella and Rose (Mrs. Leonard Zuleger) Embarass, 12 grandchildren, three brothers, John and Paul, Belle Plaine, Otto, Clintonville, and four sisters, Mrs. Charlie Schultz, Mrs. Emil Koeller, Wausau, Mrs. Max Fenske, Shawano, and Mrs. Adolph Schoenike, Gresham.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, April 3 at 2 o'clock in the Zion Lutheran church, Embarrass. The Rev. Walter List will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Embarrass.

Pallbearers will be Fred Breed, William Stueck, Abner Anton, Arthur Passehl, Frank Much and Ervin Zimdars.

The body will lie in state at the Eberhardt funeral home at Clintonville until 11 o'clock Wednesday morning when it will be taken to the Zion Lutheran church and will lie in state there until the time of service.

Paul FREDRICK (1888-1958)

caryjune — 26 Sep 2008 3:50:39 GMT

Paul Fredrick, 70 Funeral Saturday

Funeral services for Paul Fredrick, 70, of the town of Belle Plaine, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Christus Lutheran Church at Clintonville with Rev. E. C. Stubenvoll in charge.

Mr Fredrick died last evening at his home apparently of a heart attack. He was born June 1, 1888 at Watertown, and at the age of thirteen moved with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Fredrick, to Belle Plaine and lived there since. In his younger years he was a mason and carpenter.

He was married to Miss Rose Zingler at Belle Plaine on November 17, 1917 and moved to their present farm home the following year. Mr. Fredrick was a farmer by occupation and road commissioner for Belle Plaine for more than 20 years, was president of the Peaceful Rest Cemetery association in Belle Plaine and a member of the Christus Lutheran Church at Clintonville.

Surviving are his wife and one son Elmer at home. A brother, John Fredrick, Belle Plaine and three sisters, Lizzie, Mrs. Max Fenske, Shawano; Ella, Mrs. Emil Koeller, Wausau and Helen, Mrs. Adolph Schoenike, Gresham.

Friends may call at the Karth Funeral Home in Shawano after 1 p.m. on Friday and at the church from 11 a.m. Saturday until time of services. Burial will be in the Peaceful Rest Cemetery., Belle Plaine.

Meta C. (Vollmer) RITCHIE (1921 - 2008) /apc

ShawanoGenWebProject — 26 Sep 2008 12:27:47 GMT

Appleton Post Crescent
September 26, 2008

Ritchie, Meta C.

The heavenly angels welcomed Meta C. Ritchie, of New London, into heaven on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. She was born on January 23, 1921, in Caroline, WI, daughter of the late Max and Louise (Schilling) Vollmer. She was united in marriage to Elmer Ritchie in Bear Creek, WI, on November 16, 1939. They were married 62 years. He preceded her in death in 2001. Meta formerly worked at the Franklin House in New London, and owned and operated Elmer's Tap in New London for nine years.

She was a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and she was active in the Senior Sodality. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Meta will be sadly missed by her four daughters: Fay Fitzgerald, New London; LaVonne (Ray) Schulke, Bonduel; Susan (Raul) Rivera, Edmunds, WA; Marianne (Mike) Melnyk, Sobieski, WI; her son, Rollie (Mary Jane) Ritchie, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Lori Fitzgerald (special friend Tom Vaughan), Colleen (Craig) Cloutier, Chris (Dave) Bugaj, Walter (Polly) Fitzgerald, Lisa (Dennis) Neverman, Randy (Karina) Ritchie, Angela Rivera, Andre Rivera, and Cina Jeffers-Fox; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by her sisters: Marlene Zempel, Maxine (Jerome) LeNoble; and brothers: John (JoAnne) Vollmer, Bob (Lucille) Bernard and Leon Bernard; sister-in-laws: Millie Gore and Lillian Ritchie; brother-in-laws: Mathias (Eva) Ritchie and Leonard Ritchie; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elmer; her brothers, Art Vollmer and Sonny Vollmer; her sisters, Frieda Rydberg and Lois Bessette; in-laws: Ray, Donald, Zona and Hilda Ritchie, Vera and Bert Lorge, and Odena Reed; and son-in-laws: John Fitzgerald and Jerry Konrad.

Funeral mass for Meta will be held on Monday, September 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London, WI with Fr. David Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Bear Creek, WI. Friends may call at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, and also at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

A special thank you to Grace Schmidt for the loving care she gave our Mom over the years, she was a dear very friend.

Cline & Hanson

Funeral Home

209 W. Cook St.

New London 920-982-3232

www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

Engel's in Burlington Wisconsin / from Chicago

marymoblake — 26 Sep 2008 2:03:33 GMT

I have a grandfather Michael Engel in Burlington wisconsin. I am trying to find any info on his family. His parents Marthin and Helen, siblings: Ann, Mary, Estelle, brother (unknown name) all came from Poland pre 1924. 1924 lived in Chicago Illinois. Can't find much, both parents died pre 1930. Any connections??

Beanca (Koeppen) SAUER (1909 - 1972) /ctrib

SHAMU — 26 Sep 2008 12:07:28 GMT

1972-07-15
Chicago Tribune (IL)

Beanca Sauer, nee Koeppen, of Chicago, July 13, age 63, beloved wife of Henry; dear mother of Dale of Chicago and Barbara Engelhardt of Fremont, Neb.; three grandchildren. Visitation at the E. E. Schmidt Funeral Home, 2056 W. Belmont, Chicago. Please check funeral home from place and time of service. Burial Edens Cemetery, Schiller Park, Ill. [312] 525-0001.

Otto FREDRICK (1882-1957)

caryjune — 25 Sep 2008 3:28:55 GMT

Otto Fredrick Services Friday

CLINTONVILLE--Otto F. Fredrick, 75, of 17 16th Street, Clintonville died at 4:15 Wednesday morning at Clintonville. The Eberhardt Funeral Home will be in charge.

He was born February 5, 1882 in Germany and came to America as an infant with his parents and they settled at Watertown, Wis. In 1899 the family moved to the Town of Belle Plaine and on Dec. 19, 1909 he was married to Miss Minnie Koeller at Pella Opening. The young couple made their home in Embarrass for 5 years, then moved to a farm in the Town of Larabee and in 1945 moved to Clintonville.

Mr. Fredrick farmed for the early years of his life and later was employed at the FWD and the D. J. Rohrer Lumber Co., retiring in 1954.

Survivors are; his wife, 2 daughters, Mrs. Ben Hoppe, Milwaukee and Anita, Mrs. Clarence Teske, R. 3 Shawano; 3 sons, Lester, R. 1 Clintonville; Gilbert, R. 3 Clintonville and Leo, Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren 1 great granddaughter; 2 brothers, John Fredrick, R. 3 Shawano and Paul Fredrick, R. 3 Shawano; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emil Koeller,Wausau; Mrs. Max Fenske, Shawano and Mrs. Adolph Schoenike, Gresham.

Services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at St. Martin's Lutheran Church with Rev. Walter Schnedler officiating, and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Eberhardt Funeral Home from Wednesday evening until 11 o'clock Friday morning and after that at the church.

Mrs. Minnie Fredrick (b.1882)

caryjune — 25 Sep 2008 3:15:59 GMT

Fredrick Rites At Clintonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Fredrick, 77, will be held at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Clintonville at 1:30 p.m. on Friday with Rev. Edgar E. Barg officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Mrs. Fredrick died at Clintonville Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness.

She was born August 12, 1882 in the town of Pella, Shawano County, and was married to Otto Fredrick on December 19, 1909. the lived in Embarrass for five years, farmed in the Tn. of Larrabee until 1945 when they moved to Clintonville. Mr. Fredrick died on April 19, 1957.

Surviving are two daughtere, Beatrice, Mrs. Ben Hoppe of Milwaukee and Anita, Mrs.Clarence Teske, Route 3, Shawano; three sons, Lester of Route 1, Clintonville; Gilbert of Route 3, Clintonville and Leo of Milwaukee; seventeen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Korth and Mrs. Albert Korth both of Route 3, Clintonvill and two brothers, William Koeller of Route 3, Clintonville and Emil Koeller, Wausau.

Friends may call at the Eberhardt and Hoh Funeral Home in Clintonville from noon Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of services.

William FREDERICK (b. 1876)

caryjune — 25 Sep 2008 3:04:25 GMT

William Frederick Funeral Held Monday

William Frederick, 83, Embarrass, died at 8:00 a.m. Friday morning at Pine Manor Rest home following a lingering illness.

Mr. Frederick was born Jan. 2, 1876, in the town of Lebanon. In 1900 he was married to Annie Doehling and the young couple moved to Embarrass where they lived on the Frederick farm. Mrs. Frederick died in 1912. Mr. Frederick then married Ida Greffinnius who died several years later. He later married Amanda Friese who died in 1953. Mr. Fredrick was a cheesemaker as a young man, and since 1900 has farmed in the Embarrass area. He had been living at the Pine Manor Rest Home since last October.

Surviving Mr. Frederick are two brothers, Art and Henry, both of the town of Lebanon, and many Nieces and Nephews.

Services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Christus Lutheran church with the Reverend Ralph Hanusa officiating. Burial was in Graceland cemetery. Pallbearers were Hubert Fredrick, Clarence Fredrick, John Fredrick, Leroy Fredrick, August Fredrick, and Leonard Fredrick.

Eberhardt and Hoh Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements.

Norman B. TEAFORD (1944-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 23 Sep 2008 4:06:39 GMT

Shawano Leader
Friday, September 19, 2008

Norman B. Teaford

Norman B. Teaford, 64, of Cecil passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.

Norman was born on August 25, 1944, to the late Gale and Madonna (Baker) Teaford at Columbus, Ohio. He grew up on a farm in Palestine, Ohio. Norman attended Ohio State University, graduating in 1967 with a BCE and then attended Xavier University graduating in 1973 with a MBA. He was a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He began working for Columbia Gas of Ohio and Pennsylvania in August, 1967, as an Industrial Engineer and Area Manager. On April 1, 1969, Norman married Jo Ann Bertler in Chillicothe, Ohio. He retired from Columbia Gas in June, 2000. Norman was a member of the Fort Black Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, a member of Alladin Shrine, Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of the Greenville, OH Church of the Brethren. A lifetime member of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. Norman enjoyed golf, Ohio State Football, fishing, reading and crossword puzzles.

He is survived by: his wife of 39 years, Jo Ann Bertler Teaford, of Cecil; a son, Timothy Teaford, Pierre, S.D.; a daughter, Tamara (Gregory) Williams, Philadelphia, P.a.; a sister, Constance (Bill) Wilt, Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Gale and Madonna; and a sister, Sonya.

Funeral services will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. Interment will be at the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. A memorial service will be held locally at a later date.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Eugene A. HOFFMAN (1930-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 23 Sep 2008 4:05:46 GMT

Shawano Leader
September 23, 2008

Eugene A. Hoffman, age 78, formerly of Tigerton, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Langlade Hospital, Antigo.

He was born on March 25, 1930 in Tigerton, the son of the late Franklin and Florence (Steinke) Hoffman, Sr.

On August 1, 1953 he was united in marriage to Carol J. Tellock in Caroline. She preceded him in death on May 9, 1983.

Eugene and Carol lived and raised their children in Stevensville. After Carol passed away, Eugene moved back to Tigerton. He was a cheesemaker, a retired Teamster and a woodsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood and in his younger years, bowling and softball.

Survivors include three children, Cheryl “Cherie” (Bobby) Marohl, Cecil, Stan S. Hoffman, Elderon and Sheila (Robert) Baumgart, Greenville; six grandchildren, Nicholas Minniecheske, Cory Minniecheske, Nichole Baumgart, Cara Gable, Paul Baumgart and MaryJo Baumgart; two great-grandchildren, Kelsie Gable and Autumn Gable and his brothers and sisters, Marcella Duwe, Beverly Lettell, Quinten Hoffman, Winson Hoffman and Loretta Meyer.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Shawn Hoffman and three brothers, Franklin Hoffman, Jr., Duane Hoffman and Luther Hoffman in infancy and one sister Bermuda Cooper.

The funeral service will be at 11am on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. The Rev. Dean Bertsch will officiate. Interment will be in Marble Cemetery, Town of Union, Waupaca County. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm at Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg and on Thursday from 10am until the time of services at the church. The family guestbook and online condolences are available at www.schmidtschulta.com.

Claude N. WILLIAMS, Sr. (1921-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 23 Sep 2008 4:04:56 GMT

Shawano Leader
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Claude N.Williams, Sr.

Claude N. Williams Sr., of Neenah, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008.

He was born Dec. 13, 1921 in Arno, Wise County, Va., son of the late Willis Ray and Jessie (Calfee) Williams. Claude served in the United States Army during World War II, being stationed in India, Burma and China.

He married Jeanne Vanderwalker on June 28, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in death on Dec. 11, 2007.

Claude was employed with Bergstrom Paper Co. as a millwright for over 37 years until his retirement in 1984. In the 1950s and 1960s he owned and operated his own TV repair business. Claude was very proud of his retirement home which he built on Long Lake in Clintonville. He enjoyed traveling and gardening.

Claude was a member of Neenah Lions for many years where he served as President. He was also an active member of the Papermakers Union during his employment.

Survivors include: his three children; Claude “Tak” (Jean) Williams, England; Debby (Mark) Cruver, Eagle River, Ark., and Jinny (Stephen Meyer) Williams, Middleton, Wis.; four grandchildren; Amelia Cruver, Baton Rouge, La.; Alex Cruver, Eagle River, Ark.; Brett Meyer, Boston; Brianna Meyer, Middleton, Wis.; and his sister, Ann Yates, Spring Hill, Fla. He was preceded in death by his brother, W.R. Williams.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the First Presbyterian Church-Chapel, with Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 3 p.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established for the Diabetes Foundation.

The family would like to thank the staff of Manor Care for their kindness to and care of our father.

WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Doty Ave., Neenah, 722-7151

Joy D. (Druckrey) GAGNON (1927-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 23 Sep 2008 4:04:05 GMT

Shawano Leader
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Joy D. Gagnon

Joy D. Gagnon, 80, a resident of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at Trinity Church - United Methodist in Beaver Dam, with the Rev. Mark Swanson and the Rev. Eileen Kuehnl officiating.

A visitation will also be held on Friday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will occur at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Joy was born the daughter of Ernest and Pauline (Herzfeld) Druckrey on Dec. 10, 1927 in Advance, Wis. She was married to John R. Gagnon on March 4, 1950 in Shawano.

Joy was a member of Trinity Church- United Methodist in Beaver Dam, where she was active with the ladies’ groups and earlier in life in youth groups and Sunday school.

Joy was a graduate of Shawano High School and a UW-Madison graduate with a degree in English and a minor in German. She was a member of the Beaver Dam Homemakers’ Group and enjoyed helping earlier in her life with the Beaver Dam Community Theater on props and staging.

Joy’s hobbies included crossword puzzles, rosemalling, oil and watercolor painting, gardening, reading, cooking and baking and she always had a flair for decorating. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards. She was a friend to all, knowing her meant loving her.

Joy is survived by: her husband of 58 years, John Gagnon of Beaver Dam; daughter, Paula Loizzo of Beaver Dam; two sons, Bob Gagnon of Waukesha, Richard (Caroline) Gagnon of Port Washington; her seven grandchildren, Marisa (Dave) Joehnk, April (Jason) Turner, Andy Loizzo, Ali Loizzo, Melissa (Ben) Barningham, Ashley Gagnon, Craig Gagnon; three great-grandchildren, Owen, Austin, Isabelle; her cousin, Joy Herzfeld of Gresham; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Mary Peck of St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Irvin Druckrey; her aunt and uncle Edmire and Milton Herzfeld; and other Druckrey and Herzfeld relatives.

Memorials may be directed to the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam, the Dementia Concerns Coalition of Dodge Co., or the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family wishes to thank the awesome caregivers at the Remembrance Home for their wonderful love, care, and kindness, her hospice caregivers, Beverly Care Center, Hillside Manor, as well as Dr. Ken Kuehnl. She was deeply blessed.

Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com. Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is serving the family.

John P. BOROWITZ (1918-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 23 Sep 2008 4:02:38 GMT

Shawano Leader
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

John P. Borowitz

Johnny Peter Borowitz, 90, Shawano, was called to heaven to be reunited with his wife (Clara), parents (Clara and John), his brothers (Frank and Hank), and son (John“Bruz”) on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, from Manor Care Nursing Home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on June 23, 1918 in Green Bay, to the late Clara and John Borowitz. Johnny married Clara on Jan. 6, 1940 in Iowa. Johnny was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil.

With his wife Clara, Johnny owned “Johnny’s Polish Bar” in DePere until retiring. He was an avid player of the concertina and loved polka music. He also would purchase or find used bicycles to fix and sell from his home in DePere and Shawano. Johnny always thought every child should own a bicycle.

John served in the U S Army, World War II and was a member of the Polish Legion of Green Bay.

Johnny is survived by: his daughter, Gloria (Robert) Jessogne, Shawano; a son, James (Julie) Borowitz, Green Bay; daughter-in-law, Rose Borowitz, Green Bay; sisters, Shirley Borowitz, Green Bay; Ann Vickman, Green Bay; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; step-great grandchildren; step-great-great-grandchildren; loving companion dog, Oreo; dear friends Mike Stone and Gene Piotrowski.

A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in DePere.

The family would like to thank Deacon Tom for his prayers and compassion and the caregivers at Manor Care Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice for their loving care and attentions in his final days.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Roy O. SPEARBRAKER (1916 - 2008) /apc

ShawanoGenWebProject — 22 Sep 2008 11:54:28 GMT

Appleton Post Crescent
September 22, 2008

Spearbraker, Roy O.

Roy O. Spearbraker, 92, Clintonville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at the Greentreen Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. Roy was born on March 22, 1916, in Marion, Wis., the son of the late John and Helen (Keller) Spearbraker. During his school years in Clintonville he worked as a grocery delivery boy for the Henry Laux Meat Market. Roy graduated from Clintonville High School in 1933. As a graduation gift from his uncles, Augie and Cecil Keller, Roy was taken on a six-week canoe trip into the Quetico Superior Boundary Waters bordering the United States and Canada. The trip into this primitive wilderness involved "living off the land" — you ate what you caught or trapped. In 1940, Roy owned and operated a gas station in Weyauwega. While in Weyauwega, he met and later married Eileen Fuerst of Waupaca. In November of 1941, he enlisted as a Cadet in the U.S. Army Air Force. Roy and Eileen were married October 17, 1942, in Oxnard, Calif. During World War II, he served with the 1262nd Air Transport Command in North Africa and the Middle East. After World War II, he and Eileen returned to Clintonville where Roy worked for Charlie Bockhaus in the Tog Shop until 1951 when he was called back to the Air Force during the Korean War. After the war, he went back to the Tog Shop. He was a member of the Clintonville Masonic Lodge, the American Legion Post #63, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #664 of Clintonville. In 1961, he was appointed as the Northeast Wisconsin agent for the Equitable Life Assurance Society. He retired in 1979. Then, he and Eileen really enjoyed fishing, hunting, the operas, and other musical shows throughout the mid-west. They were always at each other's side. Since Eileen's death in 2003, Roy reflected, "She was everything. The past years without her are nothing."

Roy's attitude could be summed up as Frederick Remington quoted: "I never intend to do a great amount of labor. I have but one short life and I do not aspire to wealth nor fame in a degree which could only be obtained by an extraordinary effort on my part."

Survivors include distant nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen and his brother, James Spearbraker.

Gathering of friends and visitation will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Clintonville, with Military Honors to follow at the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post # 63 and the V.F.W. Post # 664 of Clintonville. Condolences may be sent through www.eberhardtstevenson .com.

Olga (Ott) DRAHEIM (1916 - 2008) /apc

ShawanoGenWebProject — 22 Sep 2008 11:52:43 GMT

September 22, 2008
Appleton Post Crescent
Draheim, Olga

Olga Draheim, 92, formerly of Wittenberg, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Autumn Lane Family Care, Birnamwood. Olga was born July 6, 1916, in Wershinka, Russia, to the late August and Amelia (Pschulski) Ott. Her father died when she was three years old. When Olga was 12 years old, her widowed uncle Carl Hetke came to Germany from America and married her mother. They went to America where Carl proceeded to adopt her so they could have her join them. When Olga was 13 years old, July 3, 1929, she sailed to America on the USS Republic. She always expressed her joy in seeing the Statue of Liberty. She traveled by train to Chippewa Falls to meet her parents. On Feb. 21, 1939, she was united in marriage to Edward Draheim. They lived in Royalton, Freedom, Aniwa, Manawa and Berlin, Wis. They moved to Largo, Fla., due to Ed's health. He preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1974. After his death, she lived in Wittenberg. Later, Olga lived between her four children. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, baking and visiting with friends. In the two years preceding her death, she lived at the Autumn Lane Family Care Center in Birnamwood.

Olga is survived by her children, Edna (Tom) Thompson, Antigo; Audrey (Roy) Papendorf, Manawa; David (Judy) Draheim, Kiel and Darlene (Bob) Nueske, Wittenberg; 13 grandchildren, Dale Thompson, Debra Magsam, Dawn Krueger, Cindy Marx, Tammy Klaty, Krissy Schultz, Sheila Puffe, Julie Schaal, Dan Draheim, Don Draheim, Tanya Nueske-Szutkowski, Justin Nueske and Nathan Nueske; many great-grandchildren; one stepsister, Helen Bucholtz and a special niece, Beatrice Johnson.

In addition to her husband and parents, Olga was preceded in death by two brothers, Emil and Adolph, who died as toddlers before she was born; one stepbrother, Carl Hetke Jr. and three stepsisters, Alvina Hoepner, Emma Thomas and Josie Oldenberg.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg. Mr. Gaylen Van Loon and Mr. Darren Ward will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Wittenberg. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services all at the funeral home. The family guestbook and online condolences are available at www.schmidtschulta.com.

Corinne Mary GIESE (1968-1989)

caryjune — 21 Sep 2008 5:13:02 GMT

Corinne Mary Giese

Corinne Mary Giese, age 21, of Rt. 2, Shawano, died Sunday, July 23, 1989 at Shawano.

She was born on Feb. 1, 1968 at Shawano, the daughter of Marvin E. and Sharon A. (Stempa) Giese.

She was a graduate of Shawano High School in 1986, had been very active in high school athletics, and was a member of the National Honor Society.

She was a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She was engaged to Thomas G. Burr.

She is survived by her parents, Marvin and Sharon Giese of Rt. 2, Shawano; one brother, Todd of Shawano; four sisters, Dawn of Minneapolis, Debra Klitzke, Tammi, and Caryn all of Shawano; and her maternal grandparents, Frank and Jane Stempa of Shawano.

Funeral services wil be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. Gary J. Dantinne officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery-Stoney Hill, with Rev. Eugene Vetter officiating.

Friends may call at Born-Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano on Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. There will be a prayer service on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Thomas G. BURR (1966-1989)

caryjune — 21 Sep 2008 5:04:14 GMT

Thomas G. Burr

Thomas G. Burr, age 23, of Rt. 4, Shawano, died Sunday, July 23, 1989 at Shawano.

He was born June 22, 1966 at Shawano, the son of Ralph N. Burr and the late Joyce (Pevonka) Burr.

He was a graduate of the Shawano High School in 1984, was very active in softball and volleyball, was an avid hunter and fishermann, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stoney Hill.

He owned and operated Tom's Auto Body Shop in the Town of Richmond.

He was engaged to Corinne Giese.

He is survived by his father, Ralph Burr and friend Joan Kosnicki; one brother, Steven of Shawano; one sister, Patricia Kosnicki of Shawano; his paternal grandmother, Mary Burr of R. 1, Gresham; and two nephews, Jesse and Scott.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano, with Rev. Gary J. Dantinne officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery-Stoney Hill, with Rev. Eugene Vetter officiating.

Friends may call at the Born-Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano on Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. There will be a prayer service on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Allen M. CHAIMSON (d. 1990)

caryjune — 21 Sep 2008 4:44:57 GMT

Allen M. Chaimson

Allen M. Chaimson, age 55, of Shawano, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 1990. He was the beloved son of Mamie and the late Willam Chaimson of shawano, and dear brother of Delores (Melvin) Ehrenreich of Highland Park, Ill. He was the fond uncle of Richard (Therese) Ehrenreich and Linda Ehrenreich (Robert) Fitzpatrick.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,Aug. 29, at the Goodman-Benson Funeral Home, 4750 Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, Wis. The body will not be in state. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be preferred.

The Born-Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano, is assisting in arrangements.

Ferdinand A. ZEINERT (1924-1990)

caryjune — 21 Sep 2008 4:38:22 GMT

Ferdinand A. Zeinert

Ferdinand A. Zeinert, 65, Rt. 2, Marion, Town of Pella, Shawano County, died Sunday evening, July 22, 1990, at Greentree Health Care Center, Clintonville, after a battle with cancer.

The son of the late Frank and Margaret (Nicewander) Zeinert was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Sheboygan. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Bowler. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1948, and again served from 1950 to 1951. He married Janet Zimmerman in the Town of Pella on Dec. 18, 1948. The couple lived in the Town of Pella for a short time, then moved to Milwaukee, where Mr. Zeinert was employed at Payne and Dolon Construction Co. until his retirement. The couple then returned to the Town of Pella in 1985, where they have lived since. Mr. Zeinert was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Town of Pella.

Survivors include his wife, Janet; a daughter, Sue (Floyd) King, Rt. 2 Maion; two sons; Frank, Greenfield, and James (Sally), Green Bay; six grandchildren; two sisters; Elsabeth (Ray) Schumacher, Bowler, and Lola (Marvin) Westphal, Shawano; and one brother, Gabe (Pat) Hollander, Wausau. He was preceded in death by one brother, Celand.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Town of Pella, with the Rev. Philip Kearns Mueller officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Dean laude, Dohn Laude, Ronald Laude Jr., Adam Zeinert, Ryan Zeinert, William Lohrentz and Roy Hoppe. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Clintonville, was in charge of arrangements.

Harold GEHRT (1924-1990)

caryjune — 21 Sep 2008 4:24:19 GMT

Harold Gehrt

Harold (Hutch) Gehrt, 65, Embarrass, died Tuesday, July 31, 1990, at the Shawano Community Hospital.

The son of the late Otto and Alma (Degener) Gehrt was born Sept. 5, 1924 in Embarrass. He married Rosemary Krueger on Sept. 4, 1954, in Embarrass. The couple lived in Embarrass all of their married lives. Mrs. Gehrt died on Oct. 2, 1988. Mr. Gehrt was employed at Rexnord Inc., now known as the Nordberg Corp., Clintonville, he played the accordion with the Melody Mountaineers band and later with the Country Gentlemen band for many years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Embarrass.

Survivors include one daughter, Debra (Gordon) Hayes, St. Paul, MN; one son Jeffrey Gehrt, Embarrass; one granddaughter, Ashleigh Rose Hayes; two sisters, Hildegard (Lloyd) Eggleston, Clintonville, and Arlene (Joseph) Ruch Sr., Embarrass; two brothers, Elmer (Ione) Gehrt and Wallace (Daisy) Gehrt, all of Shawano. He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 3, at Zion Lutheran church, Embarrass with the Rev. Thomas Myhre officiating and interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Randall Ruch, Ernest Bussian, Frank Cheyka, William Eggleston, Robert Mathews and John Balke. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Clintonville, was in charge of arrangements.

John R. WESTFAHL (1927-1990)

caryjune — 19 Sep 2008 3:48:34 GMT

John R. Westfahl

John Russell Westfahl, 62, N10617 Hwy. 45, Clintonville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1990, at Clement J Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee.

The son of the late August and Mabel (Bockhaus) Westfahl was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Marion. He spent his early life in the Marion Area, and served with the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II. He married Betty Jane Knaack in Clintonville on Sept. 20, 1952. Mr. Westfahl served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and in 1954 returned to live in Clintonville. He was involved in Honey production and was a member of the Waupaca County Beekeepers Association. He was also active in logging and trapping, and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a member of Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jane; a son, Bruce (Brenda), Clintonville; a brother, Jim (Lerie), Clintonville; a nephew and two nieces.

Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m., at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Vance Toivonen officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Pallbearers are Al Prothero, Duane Killips, Stanley Westfahl, Kendal Kempf, Edmund Beil and Gordon Peters. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Clintonville, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

Ruth E. BUSS (1921-1991)

caryjune — 19 Sep 2008 3:34:51 GMT

Ruth E. Buss

Ruth E. (Mrs. Andrew) Buss, age 69, of HCR01, Box 29, Caroline, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 25, 1991, in Shawano.

She was born Ruth Elda Martha Laude on June 3, 1921, in the Town of Pella, Shawano County, daughter of the late William and Ernestina (Ewert) Laude. From 1953-57 she was employed by the Schultz Bros. Store of Shawano and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Shawano, where she served as a member of the choir and as church organist.

On Nov. 30, 1957, she married Andrew Buss in Shawano. The Busses have farmed in the Caroline area for many years.

Mrs. Buss was an active and faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church of Caroline and served as church organist. She has been employed for several years at the Birch Hill Health Care Center of Shawano.

Survivors include her husband, Andrew Buss of Caroline; children, Carol (Larry) Ehlert of Antigo, Lois Buss of Shawano, Mark (Cheryl) Buss of Caroline, and Allan (Peggy Buss of Rt. 2 Marion; a granddaughter, Brittani Buss; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Laude, Shawano. She was prededed in death by a brother, Elmer Laude, in 1990.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 29, 1991, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline, Pastor William Schruba officiating. Interment will be at the Zion Cemetery in Caroline. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the Karth-Kopitzke-Schroeder Funeral Home, Shawano, and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church until time of services.

A memorial fund has been established.

Doris M. GUETHS (1924-1990)

caryjune — 19 Sep 2008 3:20:53 GMT

Doris M. Gueths

Doris M. Gueths, age 66, of Route 2, Shawano, died unexpectedly Sunday Oct. 7, 1990 at the Shawano Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Marohl) Kroenke. She was born July 14, 1924, at Shawano. She married August Gueths Oct. 11, 1947, at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church.

She was a member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church and was very active in the Ladies Aid, including holding most offices of that organization. She also was a member of the Extension Homemakers and served on the town Election Board.

Survivors include her husband August "Butch"; three sons Steven (Theresa) of Route 2, Shawano, Thomas (Donna) of Route 3, Shawano and Jon (Fiance' Wendy Jung) of Route 2, Shawano; four grandchildren, Megan, Greta, Andrew, and Austin; four brothers Irvin (Dorothy) Kroenke, Route 2, Shaewano, Robert (Lois) Kroenke of Alvin, Wis., Kenneth (Doris) Kroenke of Clintonville and David (Janet) Kroenke of Route 2, Shawano.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the Town of Richmond with the Rev. Douglas Fleishfresser officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Born-Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Louis W. CATTAU (1901-1990)

caryjune — 19 Sep 2008 3:10:46 GMT

Louis W. Cattau

Louis W. Cattau, age 89, 403 Riverside Dr., Shawano, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1990 at a local nursing home. He was born Feb. 16, 1901 in Shawano, son of the late August W. and Augusta (Ruhbusch) Cattau. On June 22, 1935, he married the former Bernice Loretta McGill at Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1988. Mr. Cattau was a practicing attorney in Shawano for many years, first affiliated with Fisher-Brunner Law Office and then established his own practice which he maintained until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Shawano County and Wisconsin State Bar Associations. He was active in the Shawano County Agricultural Society (Fair Board), serving from 1928 until 1954 as a member of the board of directors and secretery. Mr. Cattau was a member of the Shawano Club.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Bertha (Froming) Cattau, a son who died in infancy and three sisters, Esther Wendorf, Margaret Mann, and Eva Gansen.

Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 7, 1990 at 11 a.m. at the Schroder Funeral Home, with Father William Spalding Officiating. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Friends may call from 4 until 9 p.m. on Thursday and after 9 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home until the time of services. A memorial fund for the American Cancer Society has been established.

Daniel A. CHRISTENSEN, Jr. (1971-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:10:16 GMT

Shawano Leader
Monday, September 15, 2008

Daniel A. Christensen Jr.

Daniel A. Christensen Jr., 37, Suring, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday September 12, 2008. He was born in Savannah, Georgia July 14, 1971 to Daniel and Alice (Carrico) Christensen. The family returned to Wisconsin in 1976, and Daniel was a graduate of Suring High School Class of 1989. He served his country in The US ARMY, stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, spending time in Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Later he lived in Kansas, where he met and married his wife Cindy Couse in Hays, KS October 21, 1995. Dan returned to Suring in 2003 where he loved farming, hunting, and fishing. Dan was employed at Aarrowcast in Shawano as a lead Grinder. He was a leader with AWANA and this year also was a leader with Y.F.B.I. at Maple Valley Community Church where he held membership. Waiting to meet Daniel in Heaven are Irene Christensen, grandparents Harvey and Esther Carrico, and Cindy’s grandfather Johnnie Dauwe.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Cindy of Oconto Falls; his parents, Daniel Sr. and Alice Christensen of Suring; step daughter, Angelica (Tony) Chapin of Suring; 2 daughters, Cheynne Christensen at home, Chalise Christensen of Norton, KS; a step son, Dusty Funk of Kansas; a brother, Milton (Renee) Christensen of Suring; 4 sisters, Regenia (Kevin) Saeger of Suring, Lori (Kevin) Determan, Melanie Schueppan both of Mitchell, SD, Diane (Steve) Determan of Spencer, Iowa; 2 grandchildren, Hannah, Johnnie. Dan is further survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Monday September 15, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. Visitation continues on Tuesday at Maple Valley Community Church from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Kuhn officiating. Burial with Military Rites to follow at Hickory Cemetery.

Francis J. BERGER (1915-2008)/ss

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:09:26 GMT

Francis J. Berger, age 92, of Wittenberg, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.

He was born on December 29, 1915 in West Milwaukee, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Plemenig) Berger.

On February 13, 1941, he was united in marriage to Virginia Heintz in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on January 30, 1947. He then married Louise M. Bergen in Milwaukee on May 9, 1953. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2000.

Francis worked for Cooper Industries in South Milwaukee making transformers for subway stations. After retiring, he and Louise moved to Wittenberg. Francis enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald (Mary) Berger, Milwaukee, Randal (Katie) Berger, Stoughton and Richard (Lori) Berger, Denver, CO; three daughters, Merry (Jack) Heimel, Milwaukee, Claire Peterson, Duluth, MN and Anne Berger, Franksville; one daughter-in-law, Sally (Wayne) Luther, Reedsburg; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to Virginia, Louise and his parents, Francis was preceded in death by one son, Robert; one brother and one sister in childhood.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Holy Family/St. William Catholic Church, Wittenberg. Fr. John Girotti will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 10am until the time of services at the church. Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements. The family guestbook and online condolences are available at www.schmidtschulta.com.

Lila A. (Jensen) DOBRATZ (1914-2008)/swfh

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:08:43 GMT

Lila A. Dobratz, age 94 of Bonduel, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008 in DePere. Born on May 29, 1914 in Shawano County, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marie (Radtke) Jensen. On August 27, 1932 she was united in marriage to Ewald Dobratz at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel and together the couple made their home in Zachow. During that time, Lila worked at the Northern Shoe Factory in Pulaski for more than twenty years. On June 17, 1960 Ewald preceded her in death. Three years later Lila moved to the Bonduel area. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel where she was a church greeter and a member of the Church Bible Class. Lila loved her family and spending time with them. She also enjoyed traveling, going out to eat, playing cards and listening to music.

Lila is survived by: 1 daughter, Karen (Bruce) Stutzman of Fond du Lac; 3 sons, James (Mary Ann) Dobratz of Green Bay, Robert (Ellen) Dobratz of South Port, NC, Gary Dobratz of Appleton; daughter-in-law, Judy Dobratz; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Lila was preceded in death by: her husband, Ewald; 1 daughter, RoJean Knueppel; her parents; 6 brothers and sisters, Olive, Anabella, Everett, Roger, Fredrick, Terry; and a special friend, Les Karrow.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, September 15, 2008 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Leonard Wildauer and the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Zachow. Family and friends may call at the church on Monday after 9:30am until the time of the service. Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice in DePere for the wonderful care given to Lila. Special thanks also so Lila’s caregivers, Sandy Staszak and Judy Dobratz.

September 13th, 2008

Melvin H. MAAS, Sr. (1922-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:07:43 GMT

Shawano Leader
Thursday, September 18, 2008

Melvin H. Maas, Sr.

Melvin H. Maas, Sr., 86, of Appleton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 in Appleton.

Born on July 12, 1922 in Tilleda, he was the son of the late August F. and Katherine (Heins) Maas. In 1945 Melvin enlisted with the United States Armed Forces and served for two years with the Military Police in Germany. After his Honorable Discharge from service, he moved back to this area and on June 9, 1956 he was united in marriage to Jeannetta Welch in Oneida. During their marriage, Melvin worked as a mechanic for Al Schrank in Gresham, at 4 Wheel Drive in Clintonville, and finally worked for more than 20 years at the Menominee Tribal Enterprise as a log sawer.

Melvin was the softball pitcher for many years in and around the Gresham and Shawano areas. Melvin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Appleton.

Melvin is survived by: his wife, of 52 years, Jeanetta; his daughter, Sandra Maas, of Appleton; three sons, Melvin (Linda) Maas, Jr., of Shawano, David Maas, of Appleton, Mannie (Chris) Maas, of Krakow; two grandsons, Thomas and Corey Maas, both of Shawano; a sister-in-law, Lucille Maas; and many nieces and nephews.

Melvin was preceded in death by: his parents; five brothers, William, Everett, Orline, Eli, and Roland Maas; and two sisters, Pearl and Muly.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at, 425 West Park Ridge, in Appleton with the Bishop Curtis Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Cemetery in the Town of Seneca, Shawano County at 3 p.m. on Saturday with Military Rites conducted by the Gresham American Legion Post #390.

Family and friends may call at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday after 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Louis H. RADTKE (1919-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:06:51 GMT

Shawano Leader
Louis H. Radtke, age 89 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008 at a local nursing home. Born on August 10, 1919 in the Town of Angelica, he was the son of the late August and Clara (Brodhagen) Radtke. On June 18, 1941 he was united in marriage to Garnet Koeppel in Pulaski. Together the couple farmed in the Town of Angelica until Louis went to work for the County Farm in Brown County until his retirement. The couple had lived a few years in Crivitz until moving to Shawano. Garnet preceded Louis in death on November 8, 1990. Louis was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Louis is survived by: a foster daughter, Lucinda (Curtis) Bielfuss of Shawano; a special friend, Juanita Koller of Shawano; a sister, Dorothy Meyers of Shawano; and several nieces and nephews.

Louis was preceded in death by: his wife, Garnet; his parents and 7 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow with the Rev. Steven Hyvonen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday after 9:30am until the time of the service. Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

September 13th, 2008

Leonard J. PAWELCZYK (1917-2008)/sl

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:05:59 GMT

Shawano Leader
Thursday, September 18, 2008

Leonard J. Pawelczyk

Leonard J. Pawelczyk, 91, of Shawano, passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 2008 at his home.

Leonard was born on March 6, 1917 in Milwaukee, a son of the late Michael & Anna (Schubert) Pawelczyk. He married the former Ardell Dain on Dec. 15, 1934. Following their marriage the couple lived in Green Bay. Ardell passed away in 1983.

Leonard had been employed for over 30 years as an operating engineer, first at Schuster Construction in Green Bay, and later he moved to Shawano where he was employed at Dye's Concrete. He retired in 1976.

Leonard was later united in marriage to the former Corrine Decker on Dec. 15, 1986 in Michigan. The couple lived in Shawano following their marriage. Corrine passed away in 1994.

He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Symco. Leonard enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing the Polka and playing cards. His love of sports made him an avid fan of both the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include: His dear friend and soulmate, Bert Ernst, of Shawano; one son, Ronald (Lois) Pawelczyk, of Shawano; one daughter, Kayann (Richard) Kocian, of Green Bay; seven grandchildren, Pam Sondergaard, Ronald L. (Renee) Pawelczyk, Patti Bohm, Kim (David) Wolfmeyer, Keely (Russell) Jensen, Kristin (Jeff) Zarosley, James (Jill) Kocian; twenty great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; one sister, Bernice Hansen, of Green Bay. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Richard Kocian, Jr.

Funeral services for Leonard will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Jeffrey Smiles will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials in his name to the American Cancer Society.

www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com

THE FAMILY WISHES TO THANK DR. TOD LEWIS AND THE GALS FROM UNITY HOSPICE FOR THE COMPASSION AND CARE THAT LEONARD RECEIVED. A SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO JEAN PLAUFCAN AND SANDRA WINTERS FOR ALL THE LONG DAYS THEY PUT IN CARING FOR LEONARD.

Adehlia A.A. (Boerst) BRODHAGEN (1921-2008)/swfh

TashaTreptow — 18 Sep 2008 11:04:46 GMT

Adehlia A.A. Brodhagen, 87 of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Bonduel. Born on May 19, 1921 in the Town of Hartland, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Paulina (Boettcher) Boerst. Adehlia lived in the Bonduel area all her life and attended Slab City School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and the Bonduel High School. On July 12, 1941 she was united in marriage to Martin E. Brodhagen. Together the couple farmed in the Town of Hartland before retiring and moving to Bonduel. Adehlia always enjoyed the car rides with Martin delivering the Watkins products. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2005. Adehlia was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel and the St. Paul Mission Circle. She was also a member of the Shawano County Homemakers Association. Adehlia greatly enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed making desserts, playing cards, and doing crossword puzzles.

Adehlia is survived by: 4 children, Rob (Connie) Brodhagen of Bellevue, WA, John Brodhagen of Bonduel, Barbara (Jim Beane) Brodhagen of Madison, Jane (Jack) Liebergen of Seymour; 7 grandchildren, Tim, Alison, Jamie, Brian, Dan, Jeff, Lisa; 1 sister, LaVerna Manthei; and 4 sisters-in-law, Ruth Kohn, Victoria Kohn, Louise Schmidt, and Helen Brodhagen.

Adehlia was preceded in death by: her husband, Martin; her parents; her twin sister, Martha (Clarence) Zernicke; and 2 sisters-in-law and 8 brothers-in-law, Lora (Ed) Manthei, Linda (Lenor) Stuewer, Rudy Manthei, Norman (Ethel) Brodhagen, Maynard Kohn, Vernon Kohn, August Schmidt, and Walter Brodhagen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Leonard Wildauer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Sunday from 2-6pm and at the church on Monday after 10am until the time of the service.

September 18th, 2008

Arthur J. HEISTAD (1913-1991)

caryjune — 18 Sep 2008 11:56:57 GMT

Arthur J. Heistad

Arthur J. Heistad Sr., age 77, of Shawano, died Saturday, June 8, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

He was born Sept. 18, 1913 in Eldron, Wis. to the late Ollie and Bertha Heistad. He married Lorraine Gibson on Nov. 25, 1933 in White Lake. he was a retired banker. He dairy farmed in White Lake from 1941 to 1957, at which time he moved to Shawano and worked for the PCA, now known as the Farm Credit Service until 1970. In 1970, he went to work for the Shawano National Bank, now known as the Valley Bank of Shawano until his retirement in 1978. He was senior vice president in charge of agricultural loans, and after retirement he did appraisals for banks and attorneys.

He was a member of the Rotory Club in Shawano, a member of the Lutheran Layman's League, a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church of White Lake.

He is survived by four sons, Arthur Jr.(Laura) of White Lake, Alfred (Georgia) of White Lake, Paul (Carolyn) Waverly, Ohio, and Phillip (Annette) of White Lake; eight-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sister, (Mrs. Rolf) Octavia Hemback of Germany, and (Mrs. Leslie) Rachel Stennes of Minneapolis; and three brothers, Wallace of Antigo, Phil of White Lake, and Gordon of Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Whilte Lake, the Rev. Steven Vaudt officiating. Burial wll be in the Langlade Cemetery. Visitaion will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Soman-Strasser Funeral Home in Antigo. There will be visitation at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services. There has been a memorial fund established for the church.

Edwin H. ZILLMER (1928-1990)

caryjune — 18 Sep 2008 11:41:34 GMT

Edwin H "Bud" Zillmer, 61, 815 E. Brown St., Waupun, formerly of Clintonville, died Thursday, May 31, 1990, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

The son of the late Edwin and Beatrice (Lang) Zillmer was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Milwaukee. He married Marjorie Reminger on June 11, 1949, in Belle Plaine, Wis. Mr. Zillmer had been employed as a cheesemaker; a correctional officer at the Wisconsin State Prison; and a school bus driver. he was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun, an auxiliary police officer and a charter member of the Waupun Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two sons; Michael (Lila), Fox Lake, Wis., and Donald, North Fond du Lac; three daughters; Carol Stier, Jackson, Wis.; Beverly Munro, Waupun; and Marsha (Douglas) Christian, Fond du Lac; 11 grandchildren; and one brother Lyle (Laverna) Zillmer, Clintonville.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun, with the Rev. Clarence Brauer officiating. Burial was in Highland Memory Garden, Town of Trenton. The Kohls Funeral Home, Waupun, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

Jeanette B. SPRINGBORN (1913-1990)

caryjune — 18 Sep 2008 11:31:04 GMT

Jeanette B. Springborn

Jeanette B. (Mrs. Ralph) Springborn, age 77, 1027 S. Lutz St., Shawano, passed away Monday, June 4, 1990, in Shawano. She was born on April 18, 1913, in the Town of Herman, daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Zuhse) Page. On June 29, 1933, she married Ralph Springborn, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. Mrs Springborn was an active and faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stony Hill and served as a member of the Ladies Aid Society.

Survivors are her husband, Ralph Springborn, Shawano; children, Lois (Arthur) Schmidt, Shawano, Jackie (Walter) DuPont, Menomonee Falls, Wis., Patsy (David) Schroeder, Shawano, Sandra (Daniel) Carpenter, Bonduel, Gary (Rita) Springborn, Shawano, William (Katherine) Springborn, Shawano; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward (Adala) Page, Shawano and Robert (Lillian) Page, Brainard, Minn. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Elizabeth, Esther, Clara and Della; and brothers, Frank, Theodore, Paul, Alfred, John and Ernest.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, with Pastor Roland Golz officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Friends may call from 4 until 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Schroeder Funeral Home, Shawano, and after 10 a.m. Thurdaay at the church until time of services.

Elmer H. LAUDE (1917-1990)

caryjune — 18 Sep 2008 11:19:46 GMT

Elmer H. Laude

Elmer H. Laude, age 72, Route 3, Shawano, Town of Pella, died Wednesday evening, June 20, 1990, at Madison. He was born Aug. 3, 1917, in the Town of Pella, son of the late William and Ernestine (Ewert) Laude. He farmed in the Town of Pella his entire life. he was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clintonville, and a member of the church choir, an usher and a past trustee. He was married Oct. 1, 1950, in Shawano, to Eleanor Haut.

Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Linda Laude, Route 3, Shawano; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Peter Kirchner, Clintonville; five grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth, Mrs. Andrew Buss, Caroline.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Friends may call at the Schroeder Funeral Home, Shawano, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and after 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church until time of services.

Richard D. KAMINSKI (d. 2008) /gbpg

ShawanoGenWebProject — 17 Sep 2008 12:01:13 GMT

Green Bay Press Gazette
September 17, 2008

Kaminski, Richard D.

Richard D. Kaminski, Pulaski, finished his final race on Sept. 15, 2008, surrounded by his devoted "crew" members.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and kid-at-heart.

He lived his 71 years passionately, with no regrets. Dad had the gift of making anyone he met feel like he was their best friend and genuinely believed hugs could change the world. He was an active member of the ultra running community. In 2007, after many attempts, Dad fulfilled his lifelong goal of completing a 100-mile ultra marathon.

He passionately believed in the power of the rosary and its strength in supporting the lives of unborn babies. When he wasn't running, Richard and Mary Ann loved spending time with their seven adult children. Over the years, they enjoyed many adventures together such as hiking the Grand Canyon, walking the sandy shores of Daytona Beach, and numerous road trips traveling across the U.S. He was a proud 23-year member of the 218-Club.

A piece of our hearts was forever taken on Monday night as Dad began his new journey. His life's goal was to transition from being a father to being a friend to his children. It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to our Dad, who is to each of us a best friend. Dad, you succeeded.

In addition to his wife, survivors include seven children, David, Dan (Stacie), Dennis (Laura), Douglas, Dale (fiancee, Erin), Donna (Brian) Pierquet, and Doreen (Steve) Dudek; seven grandchildren, Cassie, Lindsey, Madelyn, Kyle, Lauren, Katie, and Jack; one brother, Donald (Diane); a niece, Kari and a nephew, Ken.

Friends may call at Assumption B.V.M. Church, Pulaski after 3 p.m. Friday. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Friday, Fr. Patrick Gawrylewski, O.F.M. presiding. Committal will take place in the Kunesh Cemetery. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski is serving the family.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice and everyone who expressed their care and concern.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth (Weeks) ROLLINS (1854 - 1927)

ShawanoGenWebProject — 16 Sep 2008 12:31:00 GMT

Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, WI, October 3, 1927

Mrs. Elizabeth Rollins Died Here Saturday Following A Long Illness

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Rollins, aged 73, died at her home, 720 Ontario avenue, Saturday, Oct 1, after a long period of suffering from heart disease.

Mrs. Rollins, who was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arvin L. Weeks, was born in Sheboygan, June 14, 1854. She was married on June 18 1874, to Frank E. Rollins. About the year 1889 they moved to Mattoon, Wis., where her husband was engaged as a locomotive engineer until his death on Feb 2, 1920.

Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rollins, Charles of Mattoon, Mrs. Wilma Soper, wife of the Rev. E.T. Soper of Randolph, Misses Elizabeth and Edna at home, survive. Edmund died when he was four years old.

Besides her children, Mrs. Rollins is survived by a brother, W.C. Weeks, of Sheboygan, a sister Mrs. Sarah B. Morgan, of Minneapolis, six grandchildren and many other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Mrs. Rollins was a faitful, loving wife and mother. She was patient through her many years of suffering, which came to a close with death Oct. 1 at the age of 73 years, three months, thirteen days.

Funeral services, which were private were held this afternoon at the home of W.C. Weeks. The Rev. E.T. Soper officiated, and Mrs. Rollins was laid to rest beside her husband in Wildwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were Arvin Weeks, William F. Weeks, Herman Ziegler, Edgar Ziegler, Otto Voelker, nephews of the deceased, and Arvin Rollins, Jr. a grandson.

James Patrick WEYENBERG (1967 - 2008) /gbpg

ShawanoGenWebProject — 16 Sep 2008 11:05:06 GMT

Green Bay Press Gazette
September 16, 2008

Weyenberg, James Patrick

James Patrick Weyenberg, 41, Green Bay, died accidentally Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at his home. The son of James and Joyce (Rounds) Weyenberg was born Jan. 10, 1967, in Green Bay and was a 1985 graduate of Pulaski High School. Jim had worked as a home builder and as a nursing assistant at Rennes Health Center in DePere.

Survivors include his parents, Jim and Joyce Weyenberg, Pittsfield; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Ellen Weyenberg, Ashwaubenon; a special nephew, Collin and a special niece, Olivia; his godparents, Jean Ness, Ashwaubenon and Jack Weyenberg, Pulaski; aunts and uncles; two special cousins, Robbie and Robin Ness; other cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Milton and Margaret Weyenberg and his maternal grandparents, Fay and Winnifred Rounds.

Friends may call at SS. Edward and Isidore Church, Flintville from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY). Visitation continues after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fr. David Kasperek presiding. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski is serving the family.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com

Frieda E. (Justman) MARCY (1906 - 2008) /apc

ShawanoGenWebProject — 15 Sep 2008 12:03:43 GMT

Appleton Post Crescent
September 15, 2008

Marcy, Frieda E. (nee Justman)

Frieda E. (nee Justman) Sohr-Marcy, Manawa, was called into the arms of the Heavenly Father on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. She was 102 years old. She was born May 5, 1906, to Herman and Bertha (Siefert) Justman in the Town of Washington, Shawano County. She graduated and was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano, and graduated from Shawano High School. Frieda taught for ten years at rural schools in the area. Frieda was united in marriage to Robert C. Sohr on June 1, 1926. He preceded her in death in 1942. Frieda moved to Manawa in 1947, where she taught at St. Paul Lutheran School for five years. On Oct. 14, 1949, she married Leonard E. Marcy at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa. He preceded her in death in 1988. Frieda was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manawa, and St. Paul's Ladies Aid. She was also a member and corresponding secretary of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, North Wisconsin District. Frieda was very active in the Red Cross Bloodmobile for many years.

Survivors include her son, Robert T. Sohr, Mundeline, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Vivian Marcy, Manawa; three grandchildren, Dr. Michael (Jane) Marcy, New London; Patric Marcy, Black River Falls; Robin (Dennis) Glocke, Manawa; four great-grandchildren, Mandi (Nathan) Beck, New London; Ashlee Glocke (Tim Jacobsen), Appleton; Nathan and Peter Marcy, New London; and a great-great-grandson, Benjamin Everett Beck, New London. She is further survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Frieda was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elsie, Leona, Dora, Rose, Florine and Florence; brother, Edward; her first husband, Robert C. Sohr; infant daughter, Marvel Dawn Sohr; her second husband, Leonard Marcy; and son-in-law, Robert Marcy.

The Christian funeral service for Frieda will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 750 Depot St., Manawa, Wis., with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. Burial will be in Little Wolf Cemetery, Manawa. There will be a visitation at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Cline-Hanson-Dahlke

Funeral Home

Manawa, WI

920-596-2500

www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com

Lakeview School - Bonduel

ShawanoGenWebProject — 15 Sep 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Shawano Leader
Monday, September 15, 2008
Former Lakeview School students reunite

By Donna Hobscheid, Leader Reporter
BONDUEL — Some of them may not have seen each other in 50 years, but you couldn’t tell that at the reunion of Lakeview School students Saturday at Village Park in Bonduel.

The one-room school on County Road E closed in the spring of 1958 and the building is long gone, replaced now by a horse farm.

Those at the reunion looked over pictures and told stories.

Bev Echtner, who coordinated the event, remembered the plays they used to put on and the focus on perfect swirls in their handwriting.

The restroom was the outhouse away from the school and water came from a ceramic bubbler.

Several including Jane Gueller Rank talked about the great tobogganing hill across the street they enjoyed in the winters.

Several members of the Berton family were there. Six siblings had been at the school at one time.

Jeffry Berton said he remembered the softball games, sledding on the hill and field trips outdoors to get items for art projects.

“The teacher used to take the whole class out in the woods and we would make a scrapbook with leaves and bark,” he said.

The teacher would work with one grade at a time in the front of the room, while others worked quietly on their assignments or listened in on the other class’ lesson.

His sister Patty Berton Boulanger said she remembered the outhouses and that it was cold in the winter.

Marsha Berton Davis remembered the Valentines Day post office.

“I learned a lot there,” Davis said.

George Weisnicht, who was there in the mid 1930s, said the teacher was strict, taking a ruler to their fingers if the students didn’t behave.

Janice Buelow Luepke marveled over the control the teachers had over eight grades in the small school she and her twin sister Jane attended.

Echtner thought it was unique that the school produced three pastors: Leonard Buelow, who was there and gave the blessing at the lunch, Roy Krueger and Garth Lambie.

Dick Lambie, who graduated in 1950, remembered picking softball teams on the first day of 8th grade. His team did so well at recess they called for rematch after school. His brother was on the team and they did so well the teacher would not let them be on the same team after that.

“For the year I had 140 home runs,” Lambie said.

Ken Herm remembered tracing leaves they had found outside in the fall and coloring them in.

“That’s the kind of thing you remember,” he said.