Shawano Area Obituaries
Donald Joseph Nahwahquaw
Donald Joseph Nahwahquaw, 49, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Born on Oct. 2, 1964, in Shawano, he was the son of John B. and Phyllis (Boivin) Nahwahquaw.
On Jan. 12, 1985, Don was united in marriage to Michelle LaRock in Keshena. The couple made their home and raised their family in the Shawano area. Don worked as a firefighter for the Department of Natural Resources for several years.
Don is survived by his wife of 29 years, Michelle; his three children, Brandon (Mary), Darren and Phyllis Nahwahquaw, all of Shawano; three grandchildren, Donte, Jasmine, Deja; his parents, John and Phyllis; and four sisters, Dora (Sterling) Bailey, of Keshena, Dena (Kenneth) Perez, of Keshena, Deanna (Robert) James, of Keshena, and Doreen (Robbi) Nahwahquaw, of Lac du Flambeau.
Don was preceded in death by his sister, Christine.
Traditional services officiated by Dave Nahwahquaw Grignon will be held at the Zoar Ceremonial Building from noon Tuesday until the procession leaves for the cemetery on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at the Nahwahquaw Cemetery on the Menominee Indian Reservation.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Lorraine E. Meyer, 82, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, 2014, in Shawano.
Funeral services for Lorraine Meyer are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Pastor Timothy Shoup will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
A full obituary notice with confirmed times will be published on Thursday.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Donna J. Mayer, 82, of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away Feb. 21, 2014, at her home.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Elaine F. Jones, 75, of Bonduel, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.
Elaine was born on Jan. 3, 1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of the late Mary (Fager) Gifford and Thomas Gifford.
Elaine moved in the late 1950s to Wisconsin, where she would meet Earl Jones. Earl and Elaine were united in marriage on Aug. 21, 1963, at the United Methodist Church in Shawano.
Elaine did home care for 10 years and then worked as a CNA at Birch Hill Care Center. She always took great pride in her jobs and caring for others until suffering a heart attack that made it so that she could no longer work. She had a deep love of animals and was always willing to help people any way she could. Her true passion was making her embroidery baby blankets and counted cross stitch.
Elaine is survived by her three daughters, Cindy Ramirez, Chris Jones and Julie (Eugene) Dayton; eight grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She is further survived by sisters and brothers in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jones, in 2004. Her mother, Mary Ann Gifford, also preceded her in death in 1992.
Elaine will always be most remembered as a being a very social person and was well-known in the Shawano area for her volunteering with the auxiliary and Pillow Pals and for her love of shopping at Walmart.
Funeral services for Elaine Jones will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano in the spring. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.
A memorial fund is being established in the name of Elaine Jones.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Ethel L. Hass, 87, of Clintonville, and formerly of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.
The memorial service information is still pending.
Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.
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Valdis Zvaigzne, 95, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, surrounded by his family.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
A full obituary and service information will be available on the Valley Funeral Home website, www.valleyfh.com.
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Richard F. “Dick” Karst, 78, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home. Born on Jan. 28, 1936, in Oshkosh, he was one of 15 children born to the late Sylvester “Pat” and Lorraine C. (Gustavus) Karst.
On Aug. 5, 1962, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Baier at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh. After earning a bachelor’s degree, Dick worked as a metallurgist at Universal Foundry in Oshkosh until 1982. In 1984 he and his family moved to the Shawano area, where he worked for ArrowCast until retiring in 2001. After retiring, Dick continued to work two days a week as a consultant for the foundry industry.
Dick was well-known for his waterfowl and songbird wood carvings. In 1986 he starting teaching carving classes and was active with Geppetto’s Wood Carvers, now known as the Wolf River Carvers. Dick also remained very active as a volunteer with the Navarino Nature Center, where he had been a board member for many years and a treasurer in its early growing years. He was a 40-year member and past officer of the American Foundry Society, a member of Lourdes Academy Booster Club, and treasurer and board member of the Universal Foundry Credit Union in Oshkosh. He was an ardent supporter of the Shawano County Humane Society and a board member of the Shawano County Arts Council. He was also a lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited.
Whenever possible, Dick loved to spend time with his beloved grandchildren. He took pride in being an active part of their lives and never missed the opportunity to attend their sporting events, plays or concerts. He remained very active throughout his life and continued to enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, bird-watching, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and biking. In 2011, Dick and Mary Jane, along with their entire family, celebrated the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary at Bayfield, where they had vacationed for many years.
Dick is survived by his wife of more than 52 years, Mary Jane; his three children, Mary Ellen Karst, of Madison, Tom (Lynn) Karst, of Elm Grove, Susan (Tom) Vande Walle, of Greenville; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Vande Walle and Ryan Karst; and 12 siblings, Kathleen Lemke, Susan (Lee) Pesch, Patty (Mike) O’Brien, Terry (Janet) Karst, Roy (Patti) Karst, Bonnie (Ralph) Alphonso, Steve Karst and Mary Lou (Mark) Backus, all of Oshkosh, Karen (Gary) La Chey, of Larsen, Jacqueline (Howie) Goeden, of Ripon, Marcia (Marty) Caiblin, of Hawaii, and Bob (Sandy) Karst, of Wichita Falls, Kan.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tom Karst; and two sisters, Barbara Karst and Carol Olk.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano. Memorials can be directed to the Navarino Nature Center and the Shawano County Humane Society.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Leonard A. Neosh, 52, of Neopit, died on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Appleton. Born on Sept. 8, 1961, in Shawano, he is the son of Thelma A. (Waubanascum) Neosh and the late Mose Neosh.
Leonard enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country as a ranger. Leonard was united in marriage to Dorothy Weber on Oct. 31, 1999, in Keshena and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Leonard lived on the Menominee Reservation most of his life and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football and spending time with his grandchildren.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Janice (Mike Fish) Neosh, of Green Bay, Sandrea (Robert) Shawano, of Keshena, Aweh-awasit M. Weber, of Kentucky, Mose Neosh, of Sheboygan Falls, Dwight (Shawna) LaRock, of Cecil; his baby, Cordelain Smith; his mother, Thelma; 13 grandchildren; special grandchildren, Dandy Fish and Cashmere Shawano; and two sisters, Stephanie Neosh, of Keshena, and Donna Neosh, of Green Bay.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mose, and two brothers, Lyle and Neil.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O.Praem, officiating. Visitation is being held at the Noelle Madosh residence, N412 Chief Souligney Road, from 4 p.m. Saturday until the procession leaves for church on Monday. A parish wake service will be held at the residence on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Richard F. “Dick” Karst, 78, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
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Elaine F. Jones, 75, of Bonduel, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Saturday.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Jones family with the service arrangements.
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Jerome F. “Jerry” Bukoski, 58, of the town of Washington, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at his home. Born on Dec. 23, 1955, in Pound, he was the son of the late Harry and Theresa (Konowalski) Bukoski.
On Aug. 4, 1978, he was united in marriage to Connie Sperberg in Oconomowoc. Jerry cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren whether he was teaching them to play the guitar or taking them ice fishing. Jerry also enjoyed going to the demolition derbies, stock car races and ice races and was the founder of the Fire on Ice Racing Club. Jerry’s ability to build anything out of nothing benefited his job in the maintenance department well. He also worked at various auto parts stores in the area for many years. When not at work, Jerry enjoyed helping out his many friends, listening to music and camping. He also enjoyed lighting off fireworks and was a self-proclaimed “expert.”
Jerry is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Connie; his son, Nathan (Summer) Bukoski, of Fall River; his daughter, Tess (Patrick) Hendricks, of Shawano; a stepson, Chad (Tina) Burr, of Shawano; and six grandchildren, Destiny, Connor, Olivia, Macey, Gabriella and Parker. Jerry is further survived by a brother, Robert Bukoski, of Tigerton; a sister, Terri (Greg) Shopofski, of Tigerton; sisters-in-law, Mary Sue Tarkowski, of Florida, Pat Tarkowski, of Green Bay, Carol (Don) Brei, of Shawano; two brothers-in-law, Calvin (Patty) Sperberg, of Green Bay, Chris (Kathy) Sperberg, of Shawano; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including great long-time friend Mike “Tex” (Cindy Craig) Winkler, of Shawano.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and David Tarkowski.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, from 11 a.m. until a time of sharing at 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
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Marcella Ann Rusch, 71, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at her home. Born on June 4, 1942, in Appleton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Luella (Witt) Klitzke.
Marcella grew up in the Seymour area. On Oct. 1, 1960, she was united in marriage to Leon R. Rusch in Seymour. After marriage the couple made their home and raised their family in the town of Angelica. Marcella enjoyed being a homemaker and a mother and took great pride in raising and caring for her family. She also enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and collecting pigs. Marcella was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Zachow.
Marcella is survived by three daughters, Ruth (Dan) Forbes, of Cecil, Debbie (Dan) Villenauve, of Krakow, Carol Rusch, of Cecil; three sons, Dennis (Cory) Rusch, of Krakow, Herb Rusch, of Pulaski, John Rusch, of Bonduel; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Cliff (Sandy) Klitzke, of Seymour; and three sisters, Jeanette Schroeder, of Appleton, Caroline Kazik, of De Pere, and Edith (Tom) Bakran, of Green Bay.
Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, on Feb. 28, 2011, her parents, an infant son, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Zachow with the Rev. Virgil Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like thank the nurses at Heartland Home Hospice for the care given to Marcella. The entire family would also like to thank Marcella’s daughter, Carol, and Marcella’s son, Herb, for the special care, love and attention given to her over the last few years.
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Dean F. Kroenke, 81, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, after a long battle with heart failure. He was born May 16, 1932, in Shawano.
Dean graduated from MSOE with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and was proud to have worked on the Atlas missile and the Apollo space programs
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sally (nee Koeppen); daughters, Nanette (Terry) Kloth and Nadine (Scott) Miller; and son, Michael. Beloved grandfather of Megan Kloth and Aidan Miller. He is also survived by a sister, Shirley Wolff, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Llewelyn.
Visitation will take place Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Hales Corners Lutheran Church, 12300 W. Janesville Road, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Heritage Funeral Homes (Altstadt-Tyborski-Johnson-Reiss-Klemmer) is assisting the family.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Tucker, Mary Keller, NP, Dr. Zwicke and her staff, the staff of 9T at Aurora SLMC, the staff of VNA hospice, as well as Dr. Skold and his staff of Oak Creek Urgent Care.
Guest book and directions are available at www.heritagefuneral.com.
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Agnes M. “Angie” Murphy, 89, Green Bay, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. She was born on July 26, 1924, in Green Bay to the late Thomas and Francis (Wygralak) Taylor.
Angie married the love of her life, Maurice “Morris” Murphy, in October 1945. They had six children together and celebrated many years of marriage until Morris’ passing on June 11, 2006.
Survivors include five children, Richard “Rick” (Gail), Daniel J. (Patricia Ann), Lynne, Christine (Lee) and Timothy P. (Holly); 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Delores Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.
Angie was preceded in death by her husband, Morris; her parents; son, Jeff; one grandson; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Family and friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay. A funeral service will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken DeGroot, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be at Allouez Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Angie’s family would like to extend a thank you to Unity Hospice and the staff at St. Vincent Hospital ninth floor.
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Jeannine Alaine Voeks, 63, of Green Bay, went to be in the arms of her loving Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, after a short battle with cancer. Born on Oct. 15, 1950, in Green Bay, she was the daughter of Carl Busch and the late Dorraine (Hanstedt) Busch.
Jeannine grew up in the Bonduel area and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1968. After high school, Jeannine lived in Appleton, where she worked at AAL for 10 years. She then lived for many years in Juneau, where she worked as a CNA for Clearview Nursing Home. For the last few years she lived in Green Bay, where she worked for Kindred Hearts. Jeannine was a member of the Christ of the Bay Church in Green Bay and was a former Jaycee and volunteer for the Special Olympics. When not working, Jeannine enjoyed playing Scrabble, watching the birds and collecting angels. In her younger years, she also enjoyed bowling and traveling.
Jeannine is survived by her daughter, Rachel Voeks; her former husband, Darrell Voeks; her father, Carl Busch, of Bonduel; three sisters, Carla Parsons, of Bonduel, Noreen (David) Gruel, of Chilton, Cheryl (John) Paholke, of Bonduel; and three brothers, Wesley Busch, of Bonduel, Rodney (Rose Marie) Busch, of Oshkosh, and Neil Busch, of Zachow.
Jeannine was preceded in death by her son, Michael, and her mother.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at the Christ of the Bay Church in Green Bay with the Rev. Curtis DeCoste officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Juneau. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thank you to the staff at Bellin Hospital, at Unity Hospice and at Evergreen Care Center in Shawano for the compassionate care that was given to Jeannine.
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Robert Anthony Alesch, 86, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. He was born June 7, 1927, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Anthony and Bertha (Berry) Alesch.
Bob grew up in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1945. A World War II veteran, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country in a Naval Aviation Unit until December 1946. He was united in marriage to Alice Genevieve Dingeldein, of Bonduel, on Nov. 25, 1948, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Bob attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating in 1949.
He started a long career for the state of Wisconsin in 1951, culminating as the personnel administrator for the University of Wisconsin System. His most notable accomplishment as personnel administrator was serving as a committee member to craft the current Wisconsin Public Employee Retirement System, which has served to benefit thousands of public servants. During his tenure, Bob served as the president of the National College and University Personnel Association, where he developed many long-term friendships and professional relationships. He retired in 1990 but still kept very active in various professional organizations. Following retirement, Bob continued to serve on the State Insurance Board and the Association of Career Employees for many years. He was also intricately involved with the State Employees Combined Campaign, which raises money for charities statewide.
Bob was an avid runner, racing on many Saturdays and running roads and forest paths all over the world. Throughout their marriage, Bob and Alice traveled to many places throughout North America and Europe. They were avid bowlers and devoted Badger supporters, spending many Saturdays together at Camp Randall. Bob enjoyed golfing and was a member of Cherokee Country Club for over 40 years.
Bob is survived by his brother, Vern (Mary), and sister, Phyllis Ianeri; children, David, Michael (Ann Dee), Richard (Nancy), Barbara (Don) Schultz, and Teri (Petra) Alesch; his seven grandchildren, Adam (Bryenne), Daniel (Trish), Todd, Jon (Lacey), Steven, Kelsey (Chad) Jelsma and Jon Karns; and his seven great-grandchildren, Kayna, Raelyn, Cadence, Hayden and Morgan Alesch, and Addelyn and Zarra Jelsma. He is further survived by other family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Alice; parents; in-laws; brothers, Don and Gordon; and great-granddaughter Ahnikha Alesch.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, at noon Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, with Monsignor Charles Schluter and the Rev. Roger Nilles presiding. A visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, and again at the church from 11 a.m. until time of Mass on Saturday. Private inurnment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Monona.
His wisdom and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the staff at UW Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare Inc. for their care and compassion.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Marion Donna Mae (nee Huehnerfuss) Ruechel was born Aug. 18, 1930, in Rib Falls to the late Emil and Goldie (Roeder) Huehnerfuss.
She was united in marriage to Marvin Ruechel on July 23, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Marion was a devoted mother to their two children, Mark and Mary, often baking cookies and taking wonderful care of the family. She was very proud of her grandchildren and relished anytime spent with them. Marion was very active at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church in her younger years, often working with the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed going up north to the lake, where the family would camp in their trailer. Marion’s free time was often spent reading and embroidering.
Marion Ruechel, 83, Wausau, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at her home.
Marion is survived by her beloved children, Mark (Nancy) Ruechel and Mary (Chris) Szeklinski; grandchildren, Scott, Brad and Megan; brother, Charles Huehnerfuss; and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Marvin, and her sister, Delores Oelke.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church. The Rev. Raymond Connor will be officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, resuming Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park at a later time.
You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com.
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Eleanor Olson, 93, formerly of the Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. Eleanor was born on Sept. 15, 1920, in Mattoon, Shawano County, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Magdalene (Waideliche) Jahnke.
Eleanor was baptized on Sept. 26, 1920, and confirmed on May 13, 1934, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mattoon. Her Bible verse was “What so ever ye do in work or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.” Col. 3:17. Eleanor attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She also attended Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill., becoming certified to teach in Lutheran schools. Later, she completed the work to earn a Masters in Education. She taught 15 years in Gresham, Shawano District 8, five years at the Kindersheim in Addison, Ill., and 20 years at Longfellow Elementary School, Clintonville. Eleanor was a 50-year member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a 54-year member of WHCE and a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, working in many of its organizations.
Eleanor married Arno Olson on April 2, 1945, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon. The couple lived and farmed in the Township of Larrabee for many years. After retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling. Arno preceded his wife in death on Feb. 23, 2007, after 61 years of marriage.
Survivors include her sisters, Carolyn Radunz, Wausau, and Dr. Reynotta Holberecht, Suisun, Calif.; her brother, James Jahnke, Pelican Lake; many nieces, nephews and godchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arno; her sisters, Lucille Wirrer and Rosemarie Wimmel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Daniel Burns officiating. Spring interment will be in the St. Martin Lutheran Cemetery, Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Martin’s, Clintonville.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family with the arrangements.
An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
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Sugar I. Zimmerman, 68, of Green Bay, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Aug. 26, 1945, in Morgan, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Gretta (Tousey) Jacobs.
Sugar worked as a CNA. Her caring personality would shine through to all of those around her, especially on her children and beloved grandchildren. She had a quick wit and a good sense of humor and believed everything happened for a reason, whether good or bad. She loved to cook and bake, especially during the Christmas holiday. She also enjoyed trying new things, going for a drive, and cutting hair for her family and friends. Sugar had a love for animals, especially her cats and dog. On Sept. 13, 2013, she was united in marriage to Eric Zimmerman in Michigan.
Sugar is survived by her husband, Eric; her five children, Darrin (Terri) Church, of Shawano, Danny Church, of Oklahoma, Deanna (John) DeNasha, of Bowler, D “Midget” Church, of Chicago, Derrik “Littleman” Church, of Green Bay; numerous grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; her mother, Gretta Jacobs, of Bowler; and six siblings, Clyde (Betsy) Jacobs, of Minnesota, Rosella Schaff, of Bowler, Neil (Claudia) Jacobs, of Shawano, Nelda Jacobs, of Bowler, Euretta “Buzzi” Rollins, of Bowler, and Gerold “Bear” (Vicki) Jacobs, of Amery.
Private family services were held.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano assisted the family with the arrangements.
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JoAnn M. Skenadore, 74, of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Green Bay. She was born on June 25, 1939, in Keshena and graduated from Shawano High School in 1957.
JoAnn worked in several nursing homes and enjoyed working at the Oneida Casino for many years. JoAnn lived in Green Bay since 1994 and was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit.
JoAnn is survived by her children, Kevin (Kathy) Davis, of Longmont, Colo., Susan (Todd) Howe, of Senatobia, Miss., Shannon Davis, of Green Bay; six grandchildren, Chuck, Tom, Andrew, Tyler, Hayley and Luke; a brother, Mike Lepscier, of Keshena; and a sister, Chyrlcq Irving, of Keshena. JoAnn is further survived by sisters-in-law, Lynn and Mona Skenadore; a half-sister, Jeanette Teller; and a special niece, Paula Keshena.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle (Grignon) Skenadore; her birth father, Clayton Skenadore; her dad who raised her, Richard Lepscier; brothers and sisters, Clayton “Brokie” Skenadore, Lenore Skenadore, Bernard “Buck” Skenadore, Edith Waukau, Marlene Keshena, Regina “Jeannie Bug” Mahkimetas, Alex Lepscier and Richard “Dick” Lepscier.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Neopit Community Center on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Laura and Chaplin Bob and the staff at the Unity Hospice for the loving care provided to our mother. The family would also like to thank Dr. Michael Flood for the care above and beyond.
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