Shawano Area Obituaries
Carol M. Brunner
Carol M. Brunner (nee Krumbach), 81, a lifelong resident of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, March 13, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A funeral Mass for Carol will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Monday, March 17, from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
A full obituary will appear in the Saturday publication of The Shawano Leader.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Harold Louis Buettner, 98, of the town of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 27, 1915, in the town of Richmond, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna (Sperberg) Buettner.
In December 1940, Harold enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for nearly five years during World War II. He was honorably discharged from service in October 1945. On Sept. 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Martzke at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church. After marriage, the couple made their home, raised their family and farmed in the town of Richmond. Harold also worked as a carpenter for Bob Kroenke and later worked at Phoenix Garage Doors until retiring. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano and a former member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, in the town of Richmond, where he was an usher and served on the finance committee.
Harold is survived by his daughter, Janet (Terry) Misich, of Alexandria, Va.; his son, Keith (Judy) Buettner, of Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Sara (Scott) Steinke and Luke (fiancé, Sarah Datka) Buettner; two great-grandchildren, Jamie and Tucker Steinke. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles (Eileen) Buettner, of Shawano, and Rudolph Buettner, of Shawano; and numerous other relatives.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, on Nov. 29, 1993, his parents, 11 siblings as well as numerous other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Burial and military rites conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117 will be at St. Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Richmond in the spring. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and at St. James Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Dorothy J. Bartelt, 85, of Gaylord, Mich., died March 9, 2014, at her home. She was born on Sept. 25, 1928, to Arnold and Nell (Meekma) Christensen in Racine.
On Dec. 14, 1946, Dorothy married Lt. Col. Stanley E. Bartelt, who preceded her in death in 2005. A proud wife of an Air Force lieutenant colonel, Dorothy raised her three children. She enjoyed doing any type of craft and even went to art school before marrying Stanley.
She is survived by her children, William, of Gaylord, Steven (Robin), of Orlando, Fla., Suzan (Bill) Morey, of Gaylord; grandchildren, Rob, Corey, Stacy, Scott; great-grandchildren, Frankie, Lorelai, Jordan, Stanley, Johnathan, Aiden and one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother, Bill Christensen.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 5-8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 135 N. Center Ave. Gaylord, Mich. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project through Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
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Cheryl L. Kohlin, 58, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.
Cheryl was born Nov. 22, 1955, in Shawano, a daughter of LeRoy “Skeeter” Beauprey and the late Gloria (Krause) Beauprey. She attended school in Lomira and was a graduate of Lomira High School. Following high school she was employed as a shift manager at Frigo Cheese in Lena for over 10 years. Cheryl later worked at Chaimson’s and J.C. Penney in Shawano, as well as waitressed at various restaurants in the Shawano area.
On Oct. 8, 1993, she was united in marriage to Stu Kohlin at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The couple lived in Shawano since their marriage. Cheryl was most happy when decorating for the seasons, holidays and other festivities, when she was with friends and family celebrating on the pontoon on Shawano Lake, and shopping for trinkets and gifts. Her assertive nature was known by others as a source of distinction and durability. Cheryl was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Shawano. She also always made the time spent with her granddaughter very special and memorable.
Cheryl leaves her loving husband of 21 years, Stu Kohlin, of Shawano; a daughter, Nikki Beauprey, of Green Bay; one granddaughter, Jayda Clark; and her father, Skeeter Beauprey, a resident of Birch Hill Care Center. She is further survived by three sisters, Pam (Scott) Forslund, Valerie Beauprey and Wendy Beauprey, all living out West; two brothers, Len and Stan Beauprey, both living out West; many nieces, nephews, beloved friends and other family members too many to list or even count.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Irene Krause Zoglman; her mother, Gloria; an infant daughter, Cassi Kendra Kohlin; and her father-in-law, Bob Kohlin.
A memorial service for Cheryl Kohlin will be held on Wednesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. James Lonick, lay minister of prayer, will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support in many heart-felt forms from too many people to name individually – through prayer and/or visits, neighbors and even random acts of kindness through total strangers.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the name of Cheryl Kohlin.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
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Harold Louis Buettner, 98, of the town of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
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Leonard Louis Wasmund, 90, of Bonduel, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Oct. 4, 1923, in the town of Underhill, he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Laura (Schroeder) Wasmund.
Leonard was a lifelong resident and farmer of the Bonduel area. He also worked for Equity Co-Op and was a member of the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Bonduel.
Leonard is survived by a sister, Gertrude Hein, of Bonduel; a niece, Carol (Tom) Krueger, of Green Bay; and a nephew, Mark (Barbara) Hein, of Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials can be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel.
The Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Charleen J. Reiter, 72, of Keshena, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Nov. 13, 1941, in Tomah, she was the daughter of the late Roy and LouAnna (Tousey) Miller.
On Sept. 30, 1971, she was united in marriage to Wayne R. Reiter in Milwaukee. The couple lived in the Milwaukee area, where Charleen worked at the county courthouse as a court reporter. In 1974 the couple moved to Keshena, where they owned and operated Reiter Auto until 2002. Charleen also worked at the Menominee Tribal Legislature office as a secretary for Ada Deer. When not working, Charleen enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her grandsons. She also enjoyed watching sports on TV and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Charleen is survived by two daughters, Margo Reiter, of Keshena, and Cindy (Curtiss Summers) Reiter, of Green Bay; three grandsons, John Robert, Curtiss Roy Jr. “CJ” and Royce Hudson; and five siblings, Uwanda (Daryl) Schoenfeldt, Carol Goss, Marvel Miller, Allen (Kathryn) Miller and Peter Miller. Charleen is further survived by three sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Paul) Swett, Lois Jean Webster, Harriet Reiter; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including special nephews Brian, Joe, Wally, Willy, Steven, Travis, David, and special nieces Candi, Laura, Lana, Maureen “Punkin”; and a goddaughter, Avari Miller.
Charleen was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, on March 24, 2010; her parents; three sisters, Noreen Welch, AnnaLou Helle, Imogene Beilke; five brothers, LaRoy “Mun,” Dewey, Roger, Leon and Paul Miller; and three brothers-in-law, Warren Reiter, Kenneth Reiter and James “Teeter” Webster.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness, Bowler, with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, and the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Keshena. Visitation was held at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness from 1 p.m. Sunday until the procession left for the church on Tuesday.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano assisted the family with the arrangements.
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Marie Novelli, 86, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on Dec. 8, 1927, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Salvadore “Sam” and Mary (Balsano) Nuccio.
Marie was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School in Chicago. On Oct. 28, 1950, she was united in marriage to Elmo Novelli in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2007. Marie enjoyed visiting with people and loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She also liked listening to music, flower gardening, crafting and taking photos. Marie was a former member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena.
Marie is survived by three sisters, Dolores (John) Rotter, of Shawano, Veronica (William) Petrus, of Chicago, and Roseann Eckman, of Chicago; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Nuccio, of Harwood Heights, Ill., Christine Rischard, of Wauwatosa, and Lee Petrtyl, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo; her parents; and a brother, Sam.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Burial will be in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Keshena in the spring. Visitation will be held at the the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Judith K. Vander Heyden, 73, Tigerton, died Tuesday, March 10, 2014, at Kennedy Park and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on June 19, 1940, in Antigo, the daughter of the late Thomas and Erma (Litzkow) Jaje.
She was united in marriage to Harvey Daebler in 1960. He preceded her in death in 1969. She then married Henry “Champ” Vander Heyden in Reno, Nev., on July 11, 1975. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2012.
Judy and Champ owned and operated the Rainbow Bar in Tigerton for many years. She enjoyed going to rummage sales and to the casino. Judy loved to spend time with her granddaughter Destiny, along with her other grandchildren.
Survivors include four children, Diane (Butch Grimmer) Johnson, Pleasant Prairie, Eugene Daebler, Wittenberg, Tammy Daebler, Shawano, and Chuck (Rhea) Vander Heyden, Wittenberg; five grandchildren, Serenity, Ashleigh, Breanne, Kayla and Destiny; three great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Greyson and Sully; and two sisters, Linda (Arthur) Harnden, New Hampshire, and Janet (Donald) Ver Voort, Crivitz. She is also survived by other relatives.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Judy was preceded in death by one son, Billy Daebler.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2014, at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg. Visitation will be on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.
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Rubin “Butch” Zingler, 68, Rosemont, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014, surrounded by his son Travis, daughter-in-law Jennifer (Eldred) and grandchildren Jocelyn and Tristan. He was born on March 19, 1945, in Shawano, son of Rubin and Velda (Kallies) Zingler.
Rubin graduated from Neenah High School, the Class of 1963. He then enlisted in the United States Army on June 28, 1968, where he served as a cook, stationed in Germany. Rubin was honorably discharged with a National Defense Service Medal and Sharp Shooter M-14 on June 19, 1970. After being discharged, he was employed by Elm Tree Bakery in Appleton as a baker. He then moved to Minnesota in 1974 where he attended Dunwoody College for Automotive Service Technology. He started working at Steak & Ale restaurant in Bloomington, Minn., as a cook then in October 1974 he became employed at John Deere Warehouse in Bloomington, Minn., where he retired after 30 years of service. Rubin held some small jobs after retirement but none of those jobs compared to his time working for Care Transportation for the last two years. He took pride in providing transportation to veterans who needed to be seen at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.. He was honored to help and serve the veterans that needed his assistance. He enjoyed this job to its fullest.
Rubin loved tinkering with old cars, fishing and spending time with his family. His rough exterior was intimidating, but once he started chatting you couldn’t deny that he had a heart of gold. Rubin was never at a loss for words; he could strike up a conversation and share stories with anyone. He was a humble man who enjoyed coming home to his dogs and sharing his love of cooking whenever possible. He was an amazing man, with many wonderful stories and qualities.
Rubin is survived by his son, Travis (Jennifer) Zingler; grandchildren, Jocelyn and Tristan Zingler; siblings, Karen (Jack) Cronce, John and Wayne Zingler; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, favorite uncle, Roland Zingler, and other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. March 14, 2014, Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with the Rev. Paul Holte officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. to the time of the service.
A memorial fund has been established in Rubin’s name.
Rubin, you are loved by many and will be greatly missed.
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Cheryl L. Kohlin, 58, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters, Kepayos, 44, of Keshena, unexpectedly started her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
A funeral Mass for Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Neopit Community Center in Neopit after 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, until the hour of Mass on Saturday.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Fern I. Buchholz, 86, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, in Shawano. She was born on May 6, 1927, to the late Richard and Helen (Zastrow) Genke on a farm in the town of Hartland in Shawano County.
On June 5, 1948, Fern was united in marriage to Hubert Buchholz. He preceded her in death in 1998. Fern was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel for 87 years. Fern and Hubert had three sons, Dick, Jerry and Mark. Together Fern and Hubert farmed from 1948 until 1972 and then moved into the village of Bonduel. Then for 28 years, from 1975 to 2003, she worked as a cook at the Bonduel High School cafeteria. She loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers baseball games, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, Dick Buchholz, Green Bay, and Jerry (Peggy) Buchholz, Bonduel; two grandsons, Pastor Nicholas (Samantha) Buchholz and Michael Buchholz; two great-grandchildren, Violet and Mark; sisters-in-law, Crystal Genke, Hortonville, Elaine Buchholz, Bonduel, and Doris Buchholz, Bonduel; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; a son, Mark; five brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel (East Green Bay Street) with the Rev. Timothy Shoup and the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Family and friends may call on Sunday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at St. Paul Church Cemetery.
Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.
The family would like to thank Pastor Shoup, Pastor Palmer and Pastor Kopitske for their visits and prayers. Also our appreciation to Theda Care Hospice and Paiser’s Oak Haven for the wonderful care of our mom.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church and school will be appreciated.
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Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters, Kepayos, 44, of Keshena, unexpectedly started her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
Stephanie was born on April 14, 1969, in Chicago to Myrna Peters and Marshall Warrington. She attended Menominee schools and graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 1988. She attended the College of Menominee Nation and was a certified health aide. Stephanie has been taking care of her eldest son, Scott, for the past year. She was employed at Menominee Casino Bingo for 18½ years. She had also worked at the Menominee Tribal Jail and the domestic violence shelter. She was a member of St. Anthony’s church in Neopit.
Stephanie loved spending time with her granddaughter, Jocelle. She also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She was loving and devoted to her children, and a very special aunt to her nieces and nephews. She had a wicked sense of humor and was always willing to help others out. Her home was always open to anyone in need.
Stephanie is survived by two daughters Andrea and Shae, of Keshena; three sons, Scott, Gene and Seth, of Keshena; one granddaughter, Jocelle; a special son, Freeman Peters, and the father of her children, Scott Perez; her mother, Myrna (Marshall) Warrington, of Keshena; three sisters, Patricia “Cholly” (Big Boy) Frechette, Rosemary Warrington, Kristah Warrington, all of Keshena; and maternal grandmother, Elaine Peters, of Keshena.
Stephanie is further survived by her special cousins, Cheryl and Jason Jones; her godmother, Auntie Twila (Gary), and Auntie Tracy (Bill); and special uncles, Poosa and Steven; great-aunt, Mary Fish; nieces, Shanice and Keanna; and nephews, Darius, Shane and Maec-Kenew.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, John and Rose Fish, and aunt, Marilyn Warrington.
A funeral Mass for Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Neopit Community Center in Neopit after 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, until the hour of Mass on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in the name of Stephanie Peters to assist with her children’s well-being.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Peters family with the funeral service arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Ethel Ruth Dorn, 93, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Neenah. Born on Jan. 9, 1921, in Clintonville, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Bahrke) Elbe.
On June 5, 1942, Ethel was united in marriage to Raymond H. Dorn in Tacoma, Wash. After marriage the couple made their home Geneseo, Ill., and Wausau before moving to Shawano in 1972. Ethel was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano, where she was active with the Altar Guild and Anna Circle. She was also a lifelong member and first commander of the D.A.V and was a member of the Shawano V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Ethel is survived by two sons, John (Shirley) Dorn, of Allen, Texas, and James (Julie) Dorn, of Pulaski; a son-in-law, Kem Jackson, of Geneseo, Ill.; six grandchildren, Korby (Priscilla) Jackson, Karla (Scott) Graham, Brian (Sarah) Dorn, Kimberly Dorn, Stephanie (Justin) Smith and Kelsie Dorn; three great-grandchildren, Ethan Jackson, Bailey Jackson, Abgail Dorn; and a sister-in-law, Carole, and her husband , Jerry, of Neenah.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, on Dec. 17, 2010; a daughter, Judith Jackson; a grandson, Kraig Jackson; her parents; three brothers, Kenneth (OraBelle) Elbe, Emory Elbe and Harold Elbe; and a sister, Gertrude Schmidt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Gisele Berninghaus and the Rev. Wayne Schwanke officiating. Entombment will be at Fort Howard Memorial Park in Green Bay. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sandra Jean Besaw, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2014.
She is survived by her husband, Terry; daughters, Deb (Al) and Kim (Jim); four siblings and two sister-in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved pets. She will be greatly missed by all.
Donations can be made in her memory to the Shawano Humane Society.
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Edith “Babe” Peters, Nov. 25, 1937 – March 5, 2014. Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunty and dearest friend.
Mokacewenukiw (Spring Water Woman) has left us physically to continue her journey to be with her mother, Margaret, and father, Alex Peters Sr.; daughters, Wimpy, JoAnne and Melody; sisters, Sauce, Loney, Skate, Lus, Mable and Ella; her strong brothers, Boots, Jim Flea, John and Little Bob.
She has enjoyed the fruits of life that Mother Earth provided her with; her family, Robert “Charlie” Beyersdorf, Debra (Roger) McPherson, Bonnie Sue Peters, Gerald Dick, Dina Dick and Bobby Jean Baca. She also raised grandchildren, Rendell, Richard, Rose, Lewis, Dion and her baby Jerrick. Keep them in your prayers along with her other 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She will also be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Alex J. “Chum” Peters Sr.
Babe was involved in the Menominee Community; her heart was in the South Branch Community Committee, where she was a dedicated board member. She also had a passion for Menominee language and culture. Edith worshipped at River Valley Church in Shawano.
As per her wishes, there will be no wake services; however, the family and friends are consoling at her home in South Branch, W749 Nacottee Addition, up until the celebratory dinner at the South Branch Community Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
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Alice Pauline McFarland Weigle, 93, of Rosebrook Road, Shawano, completed her transition from this life on Dec. 15, 2013. She passed, with the assistance of Mount Evans Hospice, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, William R. Campbell, with whom she had resided for the past 6½ years.
Alice experienced no illnesses, dictated final messages of love and thanks to family and friends, and then simply slipped away.
Daughter of Harvey McFarland and Nettie May (Baird) McFarland of Winfield, Kan., she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Lyle Maynard Weigle.
She is survived by a daughter, Norma Elaine Weigle Campbell, of Evergreen, Colo., and a son, Dr. Roger Edward Weigle, of Shawano; granddaughters, Adrienne Elise Campbell and Dr. Meredith Marie Campbell, both of Denver, Colo.; and grandson, Dr. Eric Haynes Weigle, of Los Gatos, Calif.; and her last remaining sibling, Catherine Marie McFarland Potter, of Winfield, Kan.
Born in Winfield, Kan., on June 7, 1920, she and her husband made their home in Wichita, eventually retiring to Shawano in 1982, where their son maintained a large animal veterinary practice. In May 2007, they began to spend most of their time with their daughter in Greensboro, N.C. After Lyle’s death in 2009, Alice moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Evergreen, Colo., where she enjoyed trips to the museums and galleries of Denver, frequent visits and constant love of her granddaughters, and the services and support of the Evergreen Senior Resource Center, where she was named a Memories in the Making Artist in 2013.
Alice was a voracious reader, books being her favorite teachers, and her love for poetry continued as she recited from memory many of her favorites. Education was the foundation of her childhood home and remained so for her own family. Alice reveled in her children’s and grandchildren’s many accomplishments. Although famous for her pie crusts, Alice could upholster a couch, paint a room, make Santa Claus cookies, or grow roses from a broken stick.
Her ashes will be distributed in the various places she loved.
Foothills Funeral Home, Golden, Colo., assisted the family with the cremation.
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Joanne Patricia Meisner, 80, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Born on July 22, 1933, in Mattoon, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Bernarde) Butts.
After graduating from high school, Joanne furthered her education with a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On June 30, 1956, she was united in marriage to Roger J. Meisner in Tigerton. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2000. Joanne was a volunteer at the Sacred Heart Catholic School library for 40 years and was involved with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in her younger years. She was also a certified master gardener and avidly tended the flowers at the Navarino Nature Center and the Mielke Theatre. Joanne was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, where she taught CCD for many years. She had also been a member of the Shawano County Homemakers in the 1970s and ’80s. In her free time, she loved being outdoors, fishing and tending to her many gardens.
Joanne is survived by her three sons, Glenn (Debra), of Fort Wayne, Ind., Scott (Linda), of Shawano, and Fred (Lisa), of Shawano; seven grandchildren, Andrew, David, Michael and Paul Meisner, all of Shawano, Dayna (Peter) Hoertsch, of Menasha, Roni (Payton) Taylor, of Wausau, and Jeff (Jessica) Stamets, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and six great-grandchildren, Peter and Anthoni Hoertsch, Kayla, Lucas and Jacob Stamets, and Emma Taylor.
Joanne is further survived by her father, Eldor (Patricia) Erdmann, of Shawano; and two sisters, Sonja Stewart, of Tigerton, and Sandra Jones, of Shawano.
Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; her mother, Gertrude Erdmann; her father, Charles Butts; and a brother, Charles Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Phyllis Mary Tinsman, 90, of the town of Wescott, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on Feb. 18, 1924, in Whitewater, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Zingsheim) Garska.
On Dec. 7, 1945, Phyllis was united in marriage to Jack F. Tinsman in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2013. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Shawano and a member of the St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil. She was also a member and past president of the Shawano Woman’s Club. Phyllis enjoyed collecting antiques and spending time with her dogs.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Jacky (Albert) Popp, of Shawano; a grandson, Wade (Jenny) Popp; a great-granddaughter, Bethany Popp; a sister, Mary Jo (Bob) Brunner, of Shawano; a brother-in-law, Tony Zahringer, of Shawano; and a sister-in-law, Helen Garska.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents; a brother, Kenneth Garska; and a sister, Dolores Zahringer.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil with Deacon Mike Grezca and the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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