Shawano Area Obituaries
Clifford F. Gartmann
Clifford F. Gartmann, 93, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Wausau, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Sunrise Senior Living, Sandy, Utah.
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Lewellen “Lew” Erb, 78, of Navarino, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, 2015, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born Jan. 21, 1937, son of the late Harry and Edna (Anderson) Erb.
On Sept. 9, 1961, Lew was united in marriage to Barbara Allen at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Navarino. Lew and Barb dairy farmed in the town of Navarino for many years. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, bowling and playing softball. Watching his grandchildren play sports and participating in their activities was one of his favorite pastimes.
He is survived by his wife, Barb; four children, Luke (Terri) Erb, Nathalie (Barb) Erb, Jenifer Erb and Allen (Kris) Erb; nine grandchildren, Josh (Jen), Tessa, Tamra, Morgan, Taylor, Wyatt, Tasia, Jared and Ezra; and sister-in-law, Ruth Arkel. He is further survived by Barb’s family: Katherine Tubbs, Geraldine Young, Carol Herb, Diane (August) Frenche and Vernon Evenson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Arkel Erb; sister-in-law, Bev Evenson; and two brothers-in-law, Dale Tubbs and Ray Herb.
Friends may call at Ascension Lutheran Church, Navarino, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, from 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Paquette officiating. Burial will take place in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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David A. Conant, 67, of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family with the arrangements.
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June Doris Drake, 95, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Birch Hill Nursing Home.
June was born on June 15, 1919, at the family farm in Bartelme Township, Shawano County, the daughter of the late Herman and Ella (Giessel) Maas. On Sept. 16, 1939, she married Oscar Drake. She spent most of her life living on the North Shore of Shawano Lake. She enjoyed reading, card and board games, pencil games and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
June is survived by her children, Deanna (Joseph) Novotny, of Two Rivers, Darwin (Darlene) Drake, of Shawano, and Nancy Baker, of Shawano; her grandchildren, Pamela Drake, Derek (Courtney) Drake, John (Lisa) Novotny, Jesse Novotny, Damon (Jennifer) Baker and Lori Baker; her great-grandchildren, Sharidan, Gwen, J.J. and Natalie. She is further survived by a brother-in-law, Russ Eastburn; nephews, David Maas, Joel Maas, Larry Maas, Gary Maas, Lynn Maas, Terry Drake, Alan Drake, Raymond Drake and Dale Paiser; and nieces, Peggy Heinselman and Cheryl Stickels.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; in-laws, Ray and Edna Drake; granddaughter, Wendy Novotny; brothers, Lester Maas, Kennon Maas and Merlin Maas; sisters, Myrtle Maas and Margie Eastburn; sisters-in-law, Edna Rae Maas, Emma Maas, Ginger Drake and Hazel Drake; brothers-in-law, Ervin Drake and Victor Drake; nephews, Wynne Maas and James Drake; nieces, Denise Konshak and Judy Niec.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Swedberg Funeral Home from noon until the time of the service.
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Martin P. Malone, 72, of Bowler, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, in Shawano.
Martin was born on Sept. 21, 1942, in the town of Red Springs, the son of the late Arthur and Cleo (Welch) Malone.
Martin lived in Milwaukee for several years before returning to the area in 1993. He enjoyed working on cars, drawing and was a United States Army veteran.
Martin is survived by his children, Michelle Malone and Jennifer (Chris) Provo; his grandchildren, Adrian, Brooklyn, Chanelle, Martin, Jasmine and Jenaya. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Vincent, Sheldon (Joanne), Loretta Pecore, Roger (Anne), Randy (Kristy), Alvinus (James) Taylor, Tim (Verna) and Arthur (Sarita).
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Violet and Evon.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating with lunch following the service. Military rites well be conducted by the Gresham American Legion Post 390 and the Mohican Veterans. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Elona “Lona” Lynn Qualheim, 50, of Shawano, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.
She is survived by her daughters, Karissa (Fiance Mike Magee) Qualheim, of Green Bay, and Casey Qualheim, of Shawano; her significant other, Greg Mills; her parents, Elon and Florence Case, of Antigo; her brother and sisters, Tim (Kathy) Case, of Antigo, Michelle (Michael) Blahnik, of Antigo, Terese (Reed) Schmitt, of Sheboygan, and Cheryl Geiger, of Antigo; her former husband, Willis Qualheim; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Private family services will be held.
Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Loretta M. Salzman, 85, of Tigerton, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Homme Home of Wittenberg.
Loretta Mabel Salzman was born on Aug. 21, 1929, in the town of Morris, Shawano County, to Louis and Elizabeth (Jolin) Salzman. She attended school and was raised in the Tigerton area.
Loretta was an excellent speller and she was a gifted artist who liked to draw people. She had an extraordinary memory for relative’s birthdates. Reading magazines was a favorite pastime as well. Watching TV game shows or listening to classic country western music, like Gene Autry or Johnny Cash, were other interests of Loretta’s. Going on bus trips to see the sites around Wisconsin and visiting her sister, Baeda, in Shawano regularly was something that she always loved.
Survivors include a sister, Baeda Ashenbrenner, of Shawano, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Leora as an infant, Ruth Milanowski, Myrtle Menge, Ethel Ashenbrenner and Florence Redman; and four brothers, Merlin, Marvin, Clarence, and Floyd Salzman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Patrick Lloyd will officiate, and burial will be in the spring at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Our family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at Homme Home for the wonderful care they provided to Loretta. We also want to especially thank her friend and caregiver, Sharon Dedolph of Tigerton, for all the years of care and support given to allow Loretta to remain in her home.
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Edith A. Flessert, 86, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, and joined her loved ones in heaven.
Edith was born on Aug. 29, 1928, in Madison, the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Neu) Denton. Edith was united in marriage to Fred Flessert on Sept. 13, 1946. Fred preceded her in death on July 10, 2003. Edith was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was a very kind and sweet woman who will be missed by all who knew her.
Edith is survived by her children, Dan (Diane) Flessert, of Shawano, Rose Flessert, of Shawano, and Gary Flessert, of California; six grandchildren, Sara Flessert, Elizabeth (Nick Brady) Flessert, Diane Flessert, Kristie (Robert) Voechting, Kevin (Kristi) Flessert and Nicole (Fiance Louis Moses) Flessert; many great-grandchildren; one brother, John Barden, of Waunakee; one sister, Marilyn Rowin, of Westfield; and one brother-in-law, Ron (Deidra) Butz, of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two children, Rueben and Diane; two sisters, Dolores and Carol; one brother, Alfred: a special sister-in-law, Stella; and her former husband, Fred Flessert.
A memorial service is being planned for early May.
Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Virginia E. Jones, 89, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Belle Plaine.
Virginia was born on Jan. 23, 1926, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Clara (Schneider) Lechmaier. Virginia was united in marriage to Orval E. Jones on June 18, 1949, in Waukegan, Illinois. Earl preceded her death on Dec. 20, 1975. She moved to the Shawano area in 1966 and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Virginia is survived by 12 nieces and nephews, including special niece, Kathleen (Richard) Senft, of Shawano.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval, her parents and two sisters.
Private memorial services were held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
Inurnment will be held on Aug. 1, 2015, at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano.
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Loretta M. Salzman, 85, of Tigerton, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.
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Karen (Gumaer) Martzke, 60, of the town of Wescott, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Karen was born Nov. 25, 1954, in Shawano and was the only child of the late Marge (Hill) and Richard Gumaer.
Karen graduated from Shawano High School in 1973. She worked at 3-D Metal and WTCH Radio Station for the majority of her career. On May 16, 1987, she was united in marriage to Michael Martzke at the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano. The couple farmed the Martzke Homestead, fourth-generation farm, until retiring and moving to Karen’s childhood home on Shawano Lake. Karen was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Red River. Karen loved her animals and watching the birds in her yard and ducks on the lake.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Mike; mother and father, Marge and Rich; and a beloved aunt, Adelaide “Girlie” Gumear.
Karen is survived by her paternal cousins, Rick Herzfeldt, Tom Herzfeldt, Susan Ponchaud, Mary Beth Leopold; Julie Wirtz; maternal cousin, Les Chayken; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eldor and Norma Martzke; sister-in-law and brother in-law, Pam and Rick Sperberg; sister-in-law, Roxy Martzke; and godson, David Dorak.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Jerry Cho officiating. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shawano Humane Society, 1290 Jaycee Court, Shawano, WI 54166, in Karen’s name.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Maple Lane Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice for their care of Karen.
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
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Johnny F. Doxtator, 75, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, in Wausau.
Johnny was born on Nov. 18, 1939, in the town of Red Springs, the son of the late Abner and Emma (Mohawk) Doxtator.
Johnny proudly served in the United States Army. On March 10, 1968, Johnny was united in marriage to Virginia Swamp, and they lived in Chicago for many years before returning to Gresham in 1988. He was a member of the Keshena Assembly of God Church and Gresham American Legion Post 390. Johnny loved to play guitar, fish and work on cars.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Virginia; their children, Johnny Doxtator, Roy Doxtator, Phillip (Donna) Doxtator, Laurie (Raymond) Christjohn, George (Elizabeth) Plamann, Jakki Doxtator, Clint Doxtator, Cookie Doxtator, Stephanie Doxtator and Anahlea Doxtator; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; many special friends; his sister, Olga (Lawrence) Caruso; his brother, Earl Doxtator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roy, and one sister Laura.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Michael D. Eldridge officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery with military rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390 and the Mohican Veterans. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Jeanette “Neddy” R. Schinko, 76, of Watertown, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 16, Watertown, with the Rev. Todd Iverson of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Milwaukee. Relatives and friends may gather to pay their respects at the funeral home on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Watertown Senior Center.
Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.
Jeanette Ruth Finger was born in Butler on Sept. 17, 1938, daughter of William and Norma (Wolter) Finger. Neddy was a former member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda. She was also a member of the Watertown Senior Center and a 10- year member of Wellness Works in Watertown. Neddy enjoyed Bingo and watching movies.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Edward) Pero, of Oak Creek, Allen (Rita) Hartwig, of Gresham, Terry Hartwig-Bieser, of Pewaukee, Harrison Schinko, of Tilleda, Laura (Paul) Duhm, of Navarino, Gwendolyn Peterson, of Pewaukee, Norma (Edward) Jackson, of Austin, Texas, and Henry Schinko Jr., of Wittenburg; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Diane (Douglas) Loper, of Oconomowoc, Louane (Robert) Borgman, of Nolensville, Tennessee, Jacqlyne (Alan) Orne, of Hartland, Marjorie (Ewald) Gansewendt, of West Bend; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a grandson, Nathaniel Duhm; a sister, Dorie McNutt; and three brothers, August Finger, Vernon Finger and William Finger.
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Jean D. Hangartner, 86, of Marion, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.
The former Jean Doris Hopp was born on Oct. 24, 1928, in Merrill to Paul and Alma (Oestreich). In the mid-1940s, her family moved to a farm on Elmdale Road in the town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County. She was united in marriage on April 21, 1951, to Melvin A. Hangartner at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bear Creek. In 1951, the couple moved to a piece of land just little northeast of Bowler. By 1960, they settled in the Marion area, where they continued with dairy cows, then hogs and feeder pigs. Not only did Jean work side-by-side with her husband on the farm or out in the woods, but she also helped with rebuilding electric motors in his shop.
Jean is a former member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Clintonville, and she was active with the Ladies Aid. Currently, she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marion. Her interests included growing tons of vegetables in her gardens, canning, and cooking for her family. She enjoyed doing embroidery work and making all kinds of foods, but her apple pies, donuts and potato pancakes were legendary. Jean also liked to go fishing and playing Bingo or the slot machines at the casino.
She was a devoted wife, a wonderful mother, and a proud grandmother. Jean was always there for her family and she will be remembered most for her contagious laugh that everyone around her loved.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Melvin; four children, Lyle (Jenny) Hangartner, of Marion, LuAnn (Mickey) Karst, of Marion, Linda (Dave) Nitz, of Berlin, and LaVonne (special friend Mark Vanderlin) Burow, of Neenah; 12 grandchildren, LaMar (Tricia) Karst, Jeremy (Vicki) Karst, Laurie Vollrath, Lisa Karst, Sarah (Rick) Kositzke, Lee (fiancée Wendy) Hangartner, Julianna Nitz, Caroline Nitz, Callie Nitz, Nichol (Jace) Peskie, Dustin (fiancée Jalisa) Burow, and Aleesha Vanderlin; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanette Lasso, of Racine, Betty Cordry, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Edna (Bob) Frank, of Neenah; and two brothers, Wilbert “Butch” (Kathy) Hopp, of Clintonville, and Lester (Wilma) Hopp, of Stephensville. She is further survived by a brother-in-law, Raymond Hangartner, of Bowler; a sister-in-law, Marian (Floyd) Otto, of Zephyrhills, Florida; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, Michael Karst and Jason Nitz, a son-in-law, Thomas Burow, and a brother, Edward Hopp.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marion. The Rev. Bradley Dokken will officiate, and burial will be in the spring at Roseland Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion, is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. John’s New Roof Fund.
Our family wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff at Theda Clark Medical Center, ThedaCare at Home Hospice, and Renaissance Assisted Living who took such good care of Jean. We also need to thank LaVonne and Mark for taking Mom into their home, which allowed Jean to keep her independence.
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On Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, our mom, Betty J. Herlache, received her heavenly wings and started her journey to be reunited with her beloved husband, Clayton Herlache, her son, Clayton “C.J.” Herlache Junior, and grandson, Jason David Klaus, as well as several other family members and friends.
Mom was born on Aug. 10, 1923, to the late Harry and Martha (Doepke) Liesch in Green Bay. In 1930, her parents built their home in northeast Green Bay. Five generations of our family have resided within our grandparents’ home up to the present time. It has remained a gathering place with heartfelt memories of days gone by.
Mom’s life was filled with many “favorite” people and events: a Kroll’s hamburger with a Bud Light, Christmas candy run with Marty every year, putting up her Christmas Village and tree with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, bonfires, booyah parties, her annual August gathering and family reunions, gathering all of her grandchildren every summer for a huge sleepover/vacation at her little blue cottage on the lake. She was a memory maker and creator for each and every one of them. One of her favorite events was traveling throughout the country to visit new places and especially to visit her relatives, daughters, nieces and nephews and her grandchildren. Family was her reward in life. Mom lived with dignity, compassion, kindness and always with the good Lord in her heart! Her faith was unyielding!
Mom was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, Clayton Herlache Jr.; grandson, Jason David Klaus; six siblings; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Sister Joyce Marie was Mom’s beloved confidant, her source of comfort and her inspiration. It was a tremendous loss for mom! Lila Fay Kuske was mom’s lifelong friend from the neighborhood. Again, this was a tremendous loss for Mom.
Those of us left behind are left with loving thoughts of a wonderful, humorous, strong, dedicated and heartfelt mom, grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, aunt and friend.
Betty is survived by her children, Marty (Jerry) Olsen, Kathie (Bill) Piontek, Dan (Jane) Herlache, Cheryl Herlache Daly (James Daly), Jeanette (David) Klaus, Scott (Cheryl) Herlache, Brian (Tracey) Herlache; a daughter-in-law, Linda (Hess) Herlache; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and her sister- in-law, Lois (Herlache) Murphy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Steven Hyvonen officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff and volunteers of Maple Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center and the outstanding compassion shown to Mom by Hospice Advantage.
A memorial fund has been established in honor of Betty J. Herlache to the following organization: N.E.W. Curative Alzheimer’s Program.
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Carl F. Radtke, 82, of Bonduel, passed peacefully on Feb. 9, 2015, surrounded by his family at Appleton Medical Center, from complications due to an infection. He was born in Appleton on Nov. 15, 1932, the only child of the late Carl Henry and Mabel (Koehnke) Radtke.
Carl was united in marriage to Mary L. Reinhardt on Aug. 2, 1962, in Waukegan, Illinois. Spending most of their married years in Appleton, Carl and Mary eventually left the city to reside near the quiet south shore of Shawano Lake.
Carl was a 1951 graduate of Appleton West High School. He was employed by both Quaker Bakery and the Appleton Sinclair gas station prior to his 43-year career at Miller Electric. He retired in 1994.
An avid fan of fastpitch softball, Carl spent many years as first baseman for both the Miller Electric and Hide-a-Way bar teams. Boating was also a passion with him and Mary; they spent much time together fishing the waters of Shawano Lake. He also enjoyed woodworking, tending to his yard, jaunts to the local casinos (or “work” as he called it during his retirement years!), and attending the sporting events of his grandchildren. Carl was also the owner/booking agent for Radtke Enterprises, booking polka events for more than 45 years. His love of polka brought music to many ballrooms in Northeastern Wisconsin for people to enjoy.
Carl is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary; son, Daniel (Angela) Radtke, Lodi; daughter, Kristine (Brian) Cairns, Krakow; grandsons, Cole Radtke and Dalton and Drew Cairns. He was preceded in death by his beloved four-legged friend, Nikki, who shall make the journey to the afterlife by his side.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the third floor at Appleton Medical Center. Their compassion and care were a great comfort during our difficult time.
Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, is serving the family.
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Bernadine F. Teske, 87, of Clintonville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at St. Joseph Residence, New London, surrounded by her family.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family.
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Lois Jean “Roz” Rosnow Rupple, 86, of Santa Rosa, California, and Shawano, passed away on Jan. 9, 2015, in Santa Rosa.
Roz was born on Dec. 5, 1928, the daughter of the late Arthur and Dolores (Samp) Rosnow. She graduated from Shawano High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
Roz was united in marriage to John Rupple on Jan. 13, 1999, in Santa Rosa. She was a stewardess for United Airlines and ran an automobile leasing company.
Roz was involved with AWVS – American Women’s Voluntary Service, Pals for Palsy, Clipped Wings – United Airlines for mentally handicapped children and adults, and was a member of both St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano.
Roz loved playing bridge with the ladies, golfing, hosting dinner parties for friends and traveling.
Roz is survived by her husband, John; nieces, Terri (Charles) Bridges, of Sacramento, California, and Jan Rosnow, of Oklahoma; nephew, William (Kathy) Rosnow, of Green Bay; stepdaughters, Beth Rupple and Lisa (Brad) Muller; stepson, Paul (Andrea) Rupple; eight stepgrandchildren; and many good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Jerry Rosnow, and three stepsons, Jeffrey, John and Mark Rupple.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Michael “Mike” Pawlak, 98, of Gillett, died on Feb. 5, 2015. He was born on July 21, 1916, in the town of Spruce to the late Stanley and Josephine (Klimczak) Pawlak.
Mike was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Gillett and Knights of Columbus. He met his wife, Carol Alberts, and they were united in marriage on Feb. 19, 1944, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Green Bay. She preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 2008.
Mike was employed as a baker in Green Bay, milk truck driver, carpenter and retiring from Gillett Cement as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and playing cards, specifically Sheephead. He loved to garden, he was very proud of what he could grow. Mike was known to be a good cook and carpenter.
He is survived by his sons, Gary (Pat) Pawlak, of Bonduel, Gerald Pawlak, of Gillett, and Richard (Patricia) Pawlak, of Kelly Lake; grandchildren, Robert (Roberta), Mary (Jim), Phillip (Jami), Susie (Jon), Mark (Debbie), Kim (Ron), Brian (Sharon), Lance and Heather (Doug); 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Pawlak, of Crivitz, and Genevieve Klimczak, of Milwaukee; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his wife, daughter-in-law, Rebecca Pawlak, six brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, with a Rosary prayer held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Gillett. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla Clercx officiating. Internment will take place following the funeral Mass in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, of Gillett, is assisting the family of Michael N. Pawlak.
Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.
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John S. Emerson, 89, of Shawano, passed away at The Cottages under the loving care of the Memory Unit staff and Heartland Hospice on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.
John was born on Nov. 27, 1925, in Richmond, California, to Lawrence and Myrtle (Olsen) Emerson. John spent his youth on a family farm in northern Wisconsin with his siblings — four sisters and one brother. He attended Northland College in Ashland, Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois, and Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. On May 6, 1950, he was united in marriage to the former Joan Jackson in Ashland.
John taught high school for a year prior to becoming a Methodist minister for several years. He returned to teaching in 1957 in Cazenovia and began his career at Shawano High School in 1958, retiring 31 years later. He taught English, history, law and economics, as well as served as the debate team coach.
After retirement in 1989, John and his wife, Joan, moved to Carson City, Nevada, and returned to Shawano five years later. John helped launch SAFPARC in Shawano, where he was a volunteer worker until his final retirement in 2010. He was active in the Shawano United Methodist Church from the time he moved to Shawano until his death. His favorite hobby was woodworking.
He was a devoted husband to Joan, his wife of 64 years, and a supportive and caring father to four sons and a daughter.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joan, of Shawano; two sons, John S. (Beverly) Emerson, of Old Town, Maine, Michael D. (Marty) Emerson, of Shawano; and a daughter, Lynn, of Shawano. John has nine grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Kirkpatrick, of Placerville, California, and MaryAnn (Merle) Melling of Summerville, South Carolina.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick D. and Terese (Kroner) Emerson, in 1976; a son, Steven L. Emerson, in 2013; as well as a brother, Mickey, and two sisters, Shirley and Beverly.
A memorial service for John Emerson will be held Monday, Feb. 9, at United Methodist Church, Shawano, with Pastor Allen Christensen officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name to SAFPARC would be appreciated.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Emerson family.
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