Shawano Area Obituaries

Rose Mary Martzke, 82, of Alma, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Wabasha, Minnesota, with her husband, Vern, by her side. She was born on Feb. 21, 1932, in Oconto Falls, a daughter of Dr. William T. and Muriel (Coopman) Hicks.

Rose Mary attended and graduated from Gillett High School in Gillett. She then furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, earning her degree in kindergarten/primary education. Rose Mary was united in marriage to Vernon Victor Martzke on Aug. 22, 1953.

Rose Mary’s career in education began in Oconto and then Portage before moving to Alma in 1962, where she would do substitute teaching at the Alma Area Schools. Rose was also active at St. John Lutheran Church Sunday School and WELCA, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Buffalo County Food Pantry.

Rose Mary will be dearly missed by her husband, Vernon, of Alma; children, Doug and his wife, Mary Kaye Martzke, Kristin and her husband, Brent Schneider, Dr. Jeffrey Martzke and his fiancee, Nikki Pelletier, and Lisa Goeppinger; her brother, Robert Hicks; grandchildren, Erica (Jonathan) Novak, Brandon (Lindsey) Martzke, Ryan Schneider, Jason Schneider, Amelia Martzke, Willem Martzke, Emily Goeppinger and Mariah Goeppinger; great-grandchildren, Carter and Emmett Novak and Eve Martzke.

Besides her parents, Rose Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Hicks.

A funeral service will be at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in Shawano on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. with an hour of visitation prior. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Talbot Family Funeral Homes in Alma assisted the family with arrangements.

The family requests memorials in honor of Rose to be given to Luther Park Bible Camp in Chetek.

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Rose Mary Martzke, 82, of Alma, died on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Wabasha, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in Shawano on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m., with an hour of visitation prior. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Talbot Family Funeral Homes in Alma assisted the family with arrangements.

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Leona L. Russell, 98, formerly of Gresham, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, Feb. 1, 2015, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour, where she has resided for the past 10 years.

The former Leona Lindow was born on Feb. 19, 1916, in Gresham, a daughter of the late Herman and Minnie (Wruck) Lindow. She attended country schools in Lyndhurst.

Following school she assisted her parents on the family farm for several years. During World War II she was employed at Consolidated Badger. When the war ended and the GIs returned home, she went to work at Martin’s Laundry and at the box factory in Shawano.

She married Lawrence Russell, and shortly after their marriage the couple moved to Kaukauna. They later moved to Appleton. While living in Appleton, Leona had been employed at Lawrence University as a custodian. Her husband preceded her in death in February 2001.

Leona was always devoted to her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking and shopping.

Leona is survived by her son, Allen Lamberies, of Black Creek; two granddaughters, Kim Marie (Pete Mooney) Lamberies, of Kaukauna, and Chris (Terry) DeValk, of Appleton; four great-grandchildren, David and Will Mooney, Nina (Ryan Landau) DeValk and Rachel DeValk; and two great-great-grandchildren, Sophie DeValk and Nakio Landau.

Leona was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.

Services for Leona will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2015, at Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson on Thursday from 12 p.m. until the time of service.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.

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Adeline E. Beggs, 101, of Clintonville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Shawano Medical Center.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting her family.

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David Frank Katzenmeyer, 49, of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away on Jan. 31, 2015, in Shawano.

David was born on Sept. 6, 1965, to Frank E. and Donna L. (Darrow) Katzenmeyer in Shawano.

David had worked on the Edward Krueger farm, at Reinhart Foods in Shawano and was currently employed at Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, where he worked for the past 14 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed all outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating and shooting trap. David was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.

David is survived by his daughter, Lea (Mike Batusic) Katzenmeyer, of Shawano; his lifetime partner, Paula Bergsbaken, of Shawano; his parents, Frank and Donna Katzenmeyer, of Shawano; two sisters, Judith (Steve) Schreiber, of Menasha, and Annette (special friend Scott) Hammond, of Cecil; his godson, Ryan Martin; two special daughters, Bridget (Richie) Reed and Brittany Schulz, both of Green Bay; five grandchildren, Devon, Raelee, Kaeleen, Gaven and Ava; Paula’s parents, Gerald Schulz Sr. and Donna (Jerome) Duffeck; Paula’s siblings and their spouses, Dave and Katie Schulz, Christine and Pete Hauterbrook, Melissa and Rick Oestreich, Jeff and Sheila Duffeck, Marybeth and Allen Kindt, and Jenna and Randy Oestreich. He is further survived by aunts and uncles, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Hattie Katzenmeyer; his maternal grandparents, Edgar and Eldine Darrow; his godfather, the Rev. Dan Schnorr; Paula’s brothers, Jeffrey and Jerald Schulz and Jay Duffeck.

A funeral service for David will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada as the officiant. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, and again at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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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.

A memorial service for John Emerson will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shawano with Pastor Allen Christensen officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in John’s name to SAFPARC in Shawano.

A full obituary will appear in the Saturday edition of The Shawano Leader.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Emerson family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.

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David Michael Moss, 70, of the town of Washington, passed away on Jan. 30, 2015, in Milwaukee.

David was born on April 25, 1944, in South Milwaukee to the late Harold and Mary (Connel) Moss. After graduating from high school, David joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country, until his honorable discharge in 1966. On June 14, 1969, David was united in marriage to SandraLee M. Paul in South Milwaukee. The couple lived in the Milwaukee area, where David worked for Harley-Davidson and Rockwell Automation. In 2007, David and Sandra left Milwaukee for the Shawano area. David enjoyed fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers and spending time with his friends. He was a lifetime member of AMVETS, the American Legion and DAV.

David is survived by his wife, Sandra, an aunt, and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service for David will be held at a later date.

Sandra would like to thank the Milwaukee and Appleton VA Hospitals, as well as Davita Dialysis Center for the care given to David. She would also like to extend a special thank you to their good friend Lester Bondowski for everything he has done.

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Bernice A. Nitzske, 69, of Embarrass, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 1, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center following a brief illness.

Bernice was born on Dec. 23, 1945, in Waupaca County as the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Dora (Braatz) Passehl. She grew up in the Clintonville area and was united in marriage to Ralph Nitzske on May 10, 1975, at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. Bernice moved to Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass in 2003 and resided there since. Ralph preceded his wife in death on Dec. 6, 2007. Bernice enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, card games and Bingo. One of her greatest joys was spending time in the kitchen baking with her daughter, Brenda. She loved all of her grandsons and valued the time spent with family.

Bernice is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Robert) Engel, Clintonville; son, George Nitzske, Bear Creek; grandsons, Marcus, Zachary, Justin, Levi and Samuel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; sister, Delores Blank; and brothers, John, Jerome and Wallace.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Benjamin Hollingsead officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at Restland Cemetery, town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, in the spring.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family.

An online guestbook is available at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Bernice’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Pine Manor, both past and present, who got to know her and took care of her over the years.

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Dolores J. “Daidee” Tourtillott, 85, of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015.

Dolores was born on Oct. 15, 1929, in Eagle River, the daughter of the late Henry and Electa (Elm) Lawe. She grew up on the Menominee Reservation and moved to Kansas to attend Haskell Indian School. In 1948, Dolores was united in marriage to Ray Tourtillott in Neopit. The couple then moved to Chicago. Ray preceded her in death in 1968. She found love again with Carl Morgan; he preceded her in death in 2011. Dolores and Robert Willnow were united in marriage in 1990 in Chicago and moved to Green Bay after retirement. He, too, preceded Dolores in death on April 26, 2009.

Dolores was feisty and independent, but also had a soft side. She would do anything for her family and friends, and her door was always open. In her free time, she loved to play Bingo. She called it “the one away game.” She also enjoyed watching the Game Show Network. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed by those who knew her.

Dolores is survived by her children, George (Patti Sundquist) Tourtillott, of Oneida, Robert Morgan, of Green Bay, Carl (Yvonne Kaquatosh) Morgan, of Green Bay, and Scott (Della Heatley) Morgan, of Green Bay. She is further survived by 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by the three loves of her life, Ray Tourtillott, Carl Morgan Sr. and Robert Willnow; two sons, Richard and Kenny; one daughter, Kathy; two granddaughters, Michelle and Natawn; her parents; four brothers, Donald Lawe, John Lawe, Norbert Lawe and Francis Lawe; and four sisters, Mary Tucker, Catherin Lawe, Marcella Latender and Ruth Tepiew.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Velma Sanapaw residence, N594 Schunien St., Keshena, from 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, until the procession leaves for the church on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Wilford W. “Willie” Little, 87, of Gresham, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Shawano. He was born on May 12, 1927, in the town of Red Springs, the son of the late Wilber and Edith (Quinney) Little.

Willie enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a gunner’s mate on the USS Antietam, the USS Shangri-La and the USS Bairoko in World War II. On May 12, 1951, Wilford was united in marriage to Leila Hildebrandt at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. He worked in a paper mill in Gresham for 15 years, drove truck for Lee Davids in the logging industry for 22 years, operated a farm for 10 years in the town of Herman and worked at Hoffman Transit.

Willie was member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham and Gresham American Legion Post 390. He enjoyed fishing for walleye in Canada, salt water fishing in Virginia and North Carolina. Willie enjoyed hunting for deer on his farm, tree farming and planting pine trees, and both Willie and Leila were awarded the 2003 Outstanding Tree Farmer award. He also loved his dog, Bandit.

Wilford is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leila; their children, Sandra Anderson, of Eau Claire, and Gregory (Sandy) Little, of Hampton, Virginia; three grandchildren, Evan (Arianna), Jason (Jessica) and Tymber; and four great-grandchildren, Anysa, Gavin, Justice and Abby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harvey Little; two sisters, Louise Neitzer Zahringer, Edith Koeller; a son-in-law, William Anderson; and two special nephews, Bill and Jim Neitzer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church on Tuesday by Gresham American Legion Post 390, with burial in the spring in Zion Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, and again at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Evergreen Nursing Home and Shawano Medical Center for their wonderful care of Willie.

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Joan M. Wilkinson, 68, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at her home.

The former Joan Marie Griepentrog was born in Whitcomb, town of Wittenberg, Shawano County, to Everald and Selma (Kauffman) Griepentrog. In 1964, she graduated from Tigerton High School and then started working as a secretary for Aid Association for Lutherans in Appleton. After a few years at AAL, she returned home to Tigerton. Joanie was employed for several years with the Head Start Program in Wittenberg as the center director. In March 1977, she was united in marriage to George G. Wilkinson at Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton. After marriage she held some part-time jobs but mostly just enjoyed simply being a homemaker. Joanie helped out at the Tigerton Senior Center for over 10 years and also volunteered as a board member there. Furthermore, she dedicated eight years of her time as treasurer to the village of Tigerton. Her husband, George, preceded her in death on May 1, 1991.

From 1993 to 1998, she owned and operated the Vets Club in Tigerton. After Joanie sold the tavern, she started Hometown Café in Tigerton, which she ran until 2003. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, town of Morris, and was instrumental in getting the breakfast fellowship at church going. Joanie was proud to be a Ladies Auxiliary member with the Tigerton American Legion and served as the District 8 president. In her younger years, she liked playing softball and bowling on a local league. Joanie’s other interests included knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilting. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens and cooking and baking. Joanie created delicious baked goods and even made wedding cakes for folks in the area. She loved to travel and went on wonderful trips to Branson, Las Vegas or just up north to relax in Minocqua. Joanie worked hard for most of her life but always made time for her family, to sing in the choir, to listen to music, or dance to a good polka or waltz.

Survivors include her special friend, Tom Gauthier; her dear mother, Selma Griepentrog-Neubauer; and two children, Kevin (friend Carrie Crane) Griepentrog and Shelley Wilkinson, all of Tigerton. There are five grandchildren, William Griepentrog, Anna Wilkinson, Dylan Wilkinson, Desiree Wilkinson and Steven Summers. There are six stepchildren, Joanne (David) Lick, Jill (Mark) Wendt, Jody (Robert) Neuman, Jeff (Paula) Wilkinson, Mike Gauthier and Nancy (Travis) Watters. There is one great-grandson, Draiman Lilja, 19 stepgrandchildren, and eight great-stepgrandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters, Evelyn (Robert) Frank, of Las Vegas, and Barbara (Everette) Spiegel, of Tigerton, and many other relatives and friends.

Joanie was preceded in death by her father, Everald; her stepfather, Elmer Neubauer; her husband, George; and a grandson, Kevin Griepentrog; stepsons, John Wilkinson and John Gauthier; and a good friend, Truman Olson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, town of Morris. Pastor John Hielsberg will officiate, and burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wilkinson family to support the homeless veterans.

The family wishes to especially thank all the nurses with Theda Care at Home Hospice, especially RN Nancy, for the excellent care and compassion given to Joanie.

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Leon J. Drath, of Gillett, 81, who loved Jesus, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 28, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 7, 1933, to the late Adolph and Leona (nee: Patzer) Drath in Milwaukee.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army, receiving a medal of Good Conduct upon his return from Germany. Leon and Lulabelle (nee: Braun) were united in marriage on Feb. 10, 1962, in Gillett. Leon worked at Briggs & Stratton, in Wauwatosa, as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett. Leon loved helping and spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and teaching Sunday school.

Leon is survived by his loving wife, Lulabelle Drath; his daughters, Karla (Terry) Price, of Sussex, Judy (Chuck) Truax, of Bonduel; grandchildren, David, Kari (Paul), Daniel, Kristina (Shay), Melissa (Drew), Jessica, Nathan, CJ (Jilane) , Alex; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Noah, Kinslee, Zeeten, Naj; sister, Dolores (Clay) Juno, of Brookfield; aunts, Edna Miller, of Coleman, Helen Drath, of Oconto Falls; along with special brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2, 2015, at Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul Carlson officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral service at Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillett with military honors provided by Gillett American Legion.

A special thank you to our family and friends, including our church family, for your love and prayers. Also a special thank you to Holly Spletzer, MSN, FNP-C and Woodland Village Nursing Home staff, for their special care, love and prayers.

Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, of Gillett, is serving the family of Leon J. Drath.

Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.

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Lois E. Kruse, 89, of Shawano, died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Shawano.

Lois was born on Nov. 18, 1925, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Edward Frank “E.F.” and Seraphina (Krubsack) Hartman.

Lois attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Shawano High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Oshkosh State College, now known as UW-Oshkosh. She began her teaching career in Appleton teaching third grade at Columbus Elementary School. In 1952 Lois left Appleton to take a first-grade teaching position in Clintonville, where she taught for 37 years until retiring in 1989.

On Aug. 31, 1957, Lois was united in marriage to Lawrence “Bronc” Kruse. Bronc preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2002.

Lois was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. She loved animals and enjoyed sending cards in the mail, for her church, as well as personally to friends and relatives.

Lois is survived by her sister, Anita Hartman, of Shawano, as well as cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bronc, her parents, and a brother, Glenn “Sam” Hartman.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Dennis Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. A reception, in memory of Lois, will be held at Angie’s Café on Main Street in Shawano after the service on Saturday.

Memorials can be directed to Lois’ favorite charity, the Shawano County Humane Society.

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Joan M. Wilkinson, 68, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.

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Marcel Reopelle, 88, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Shawano.

Marcel was born on May 23, 1926, in Terrebonne, Minnesota, son of the late Ildage and Alma (Fournier) Reopelle.

On Sept. 30, 1950, Marcel was united in marriage to Phyllis Ferg at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. Marcel and Phyllis owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Herman for many years and they raised five children. Marcel was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, where he served on the church council and the building committee. He also served on the Gresham Village Board, Herman Town Board, Shawano County Board, Gresham Co-op Board, Gresham Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus in Shawano and the Shawano County Farm Bureau.

Marcel is survived by his wife, Phyllis; their five children, Edward (Lynn) Reopelle, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sandra Hohensee, of Shawano, Pamela (Jay) Achten, of De Pere, Brian (Melonie) Reopelle, of Gresham, and Jon (Diane) Reopelle, of Appleton; 10 grandchildren, Laura Widman, Nicole Yeager, Melissa Meyer, Michael Reopelle, David Hohensee, Amanda Sinicki, Brock Reopelle, Sara Achten, BoMorris Reopelle and Boone Reopelle; six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jackson, Olivia, McKenna, Madix and Monroe. He is further survived by his brothers, Vern (Idabelle) Reopelle, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Clare Bruggeman, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Andrew (Pat) Reopelle, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Rene and Robert; one sister, Theresa Tischart; and a son-in-law, Ronald Hohensee.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in St Francis Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham, with Knights of Columbus Rosary conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday and visitation again on Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church.

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Raymond E. Nicholaus, 90, of Wyndemere Estates in Green Bay, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2015, in Green Bay.

Raymond was born on March 29, 1924, in Bonduel, the son of the late Emil and Anna (Heling) Nicholaus. On June 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Irene Werbelow at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Irene preceded him in death on April 5, 1989.

Ray worked for Consolidated Badger for 20 years, where he was very proud of his perfect driving record. He later worked for 4-Wheel Drive in Clintonville, where he helped manufacture Seagrave Fire Trucks, until his retirement in 1987. Ray was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening in his free time.

Raymond is survived by his daughter, Jan (Steven) Born, of Green Bay; his granddaughter and joy of his life, Tiffany Born; as well as a sister-in-law, Marian Nicholaus, of Shawano.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Duane M. Kuehl, 64, of Clintonville, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2015, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

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Gloria M. Peters, 57, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Shawano Medical Center.

Gloria was born on Nov. 20, 1957, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late John A. and Anna Marie (Stammers) Peters. She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1975. Gloria along with her family own and operate Shotgun Eddy in Keshena. She was a proud member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

Gloria loved many things, including but not limited to traveling, watching old scary movies, listening to music and surfing the Internet. She had a contagious smile and laugh that could light up a room, and she found joy in the smallest things. Always willing to do anything she could for her friends and family, she always seemed to put others before herself. She was a wonderful sister, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Gloria is survived by her special friend, John Percy, of Cecil; her sister, Dianne (Mike) Maenpaa, of Underhill; two brothers, Brian Peters, of Krakow, and Lance (Luann) Peters, of White Lake; nieces and nephews, Brian Hilke and his children, A.J. and Buddy Hecko, Shane (Viola) Hilke and their children, Patty and Emily, Scott Hilke, Jon (Nora) Peters, Kyle (Magale) Peters, Kala Lardinois, Kristina (Jason) Boivin and Nicholas Volpi; her good friend, Penny Collier; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and one brother and one sister, both in infancy.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Deacon Mike Grezca officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 am. until the time of the service.

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Carl E. Marten, 78, Mattoon, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at his home under the care of Le Royer Hospice.

He was born on March 31, 1936, in Mattoon, the son of the late Charles and Adeline (Kowalske) Marten.

On April 18, 1959, he was united in marriage to Jane Kuehn in Shawano. She survives.

Carl worked at Badger Northland in Kaukauna for 13 years. He then owned and operated Marten Lawn and Garden Center in Appleton for 34 years. After retirement, the couple moved to Mattoon. He was a founding member of the Apple Creek Snow Ryders Snowmobile Club, the Outagamie Conservation Club Trap Team and St. John Lutheran Church, Mattoon.

Carl enjoyed hunting with his boys, four-wheeling with his boys and grandchildren, fishing, cutting lumber on the sawmill with his brother and being in the outdoors. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Marten, Mattoon; two sons, Dennis (Julie) Marten, Hortonville, and Doug Marten, Freedom; four grandchildren, Kendra (Brad) Marten, Jenna Marten, Travis Marten and Tyler (Mackenzie) Marten; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Emmett Marten; one brother, Bill (Gail) Marten, Mattoon; and two sisters, Vera (James) Williams, Mattoon, and Linda (Butch) Lundin, Muskego. He is also survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church, Mattoon. The Rev. Dean Bertsch will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Township of Hutchins, Shawano County. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Mattoon.

Condolences and memories may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

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Edith M. Hough, 81, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015.

Edith was born on April 5, 1933, in California, the daughter of the late Rev. Edwin and Edith N. (Gassner) Reinke. She was a graduate of the Lutheran School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. On June 28, 1964, Edith was united in marriage to Charles L. Hough in Chicago. Edith worked as a registered nurse at Children’s Hospital in Chicago and then at Appleton Medical Center until retirement, then moving to the Shawano area in 1999. Edith was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Bonduel, a member of L.W.M.L., as well as a past choir member.

Edith is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Charles; their children, Stephanie (David) Jablonski, of Sheboygan, and Steven (special friend, Doriann) Hough, of Barrington, Illinois; five grandchildren, Tyler, Emily, Lauren, Ariana and Jordan; one sister, Sharon Schrader, of Shawano; a sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Arthur, of Sagle, Idaho; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Edwin Reinke.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday after 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established.

Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Tammela and the staff on the ninth floor at St. Vincent Hospital as well as Unity Hospice for their wonderful care.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

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