Shawano Area Obituaries

June M. (Leiber) Norman, 93, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Maple Lane Healthcare Center in the town of Belle Plaine.

June was born on June 20, 1921, the beloved daughter of the late Erwin E. and Gertrude (Schwartz) Leiber in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School and a member of First Unity Church in Missouri.

June worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, retiring from Crum and Forster Insurance in 1990. She was a volunteer for 17 years for Feed My People Food Pantry and the Carondelet Historical Center. In 2011, June moved from Missouri to Shawano. She had a wonderful life and was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

June is survived by her children, John F. (Robin) Dishon, of San Diego, Suzanne (Mike) Kirar, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Carl (Heidi) Kirar, John Rueckert, James (Tammy) Rueckert, Michael (Kelly) Kirar Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Alora, Denice, Giada, Ruby June and Maxwell. She is further survived by her sister, Jean Smith, of St. Louis, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends, all who enriched her life.

June was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Wilke; one grandson, Nicholas Kirar; her parents; and a brother-in-law, Robert Smith.

A memorial service for June will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, at a date to be determined.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feed My People Food Pantry, 171 Kingston Drive, Lemay, MO 63125 and Carondelet Historical Center, 6303 Michigan St., St. Louis, MO 63111.

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Dorothy A. Kroenke, 92, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in the town of Belle Plaine.

Dorothy was born on Aug. 13, 1922, in Shawano, the daughter of the late David and Aurelia (Moede) Beversdorf. She grew up on a farm and as a teenager was the Shawano County Dairy Princess as well as earning a scholarship to the Teacher’s College at Stevens Point, where she worked in the college library. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, she returned home to work.

On Feb. 13, 1943, Dorothy was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Irvin Kroenke, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Irvin preceded her in death on June 3, 2013. Dorothy was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, friend, relative, and member of her church and community. She loved life and her family and had a gentle way of helping and encouraging others. She was always the “go-to” person who not only cooked the meals for the family but also for the farm and building crews. She also kept the books and ran for parts and materials for the family business.

Dorothy loved children and was the babysitter of choice and the preferred sick caregiver for her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and lover of music, films, poetry, square dancing, bird watching, trips to the cabin, attending the games and concerts of her grandchildren, and sharing meals or a good laugh with family and friends. Dorothy enjoyed reciting the poems of Robert Service, Poet of the Yukon, and felt a special connection to Alaska where she travelled on two occasions. She also loved music and faithfully attended the first 34 years of the Shawano Folk Music Festival.

Dorothy, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma: We miss you and your positive gentle loving spirit. Rest in peace.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Kathy (Dennis) Fonger, Michael (Val McQuade) Kroenke and Joel Kroenke, all of Shawano; six grandchildren, Tanya (Dave) Jensen, Jason (Christy) Fonger, Seth (Jeelan) Kroenke, Shannon Kroenke, Sara Kroenke and Ryan Kroenke; nine great-grandchildren, Hunter, Morgan, and Trevor Jensen, Logan, Ashlyn, Mason and Sierra Kroenke, Tessa Fonger and Taylor Habeck. She is further survived by two sisters, Deloris (Jack) Bain, of Menomonee Falls, and Jean (Ray) Klebesadel, of Green Bay; as well as one brother-in-law, Robert Etchner.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; her parents; two sisters, Phyllis Echtner and Mary Beversdorf; and one brother-in-law, Don Moesch.

A memorial service for Dorothy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond with the Rev. Travis Keinschmidt officiating. Burial will be in St. Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service. Gifts in memory of Dorothy can be made to the following: Shawano County Historical Society Country Church Fund, St. Jakobi Lutheran Church Building Fund or Shawano County 4-H program.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Mary Schroeder, Val McQuade, Wendy Nizinski and the other staff at Maple Lane Nursing Home as well as Heartland Hospice Care for their kindness and support. We would also like to thank all the others who shared songs and prayers or otherwise touched Dorothy’s life in special ways.

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Reynelda “Nelda” Marie “Baby Girl” Haack, 68, of Neopit, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Wausau.

Nelda was born on Feb. 26, 1946, in Lac Du Flambeau, the daughter of the late Allen and Viola (Dowd) Pyawasit. She graduated from Neillsville High School and spent most of her life in Wisconsin, settling in Neopit for the last 25 years. Nelda was united in marriage to Wayne Behnke and then later to Frederick “Fritz” Haack. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and was a member of the DRUM. Above all else, Nelda loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Nelda is survived by her husband, Fritz; children, Mary Lee (Pyawasit) (Tom) Borneman, and her children, Joshua, Kassina and La’Tia; Corey Alan (Sheri) Behnke and their children, Tyler Brooke and Savannah; Timothy Wayne (April) Behnke and their son, Chayton; and Jonathon Ray Torres and his children, Amelia, Alexis, Jonathon, Mari Rae and Carol Sue; and great- grandchildren, Wyatt, Mercedes, Aiden, Liam, Juliana and Kendra.

Nelda was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edgar Allen Pyawasit Jr.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, until the time of the burial on Saturday at the Zoar Ceremonial Center. Burial will be in the Zoar Indian Burial Ground on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m.

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

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the family members of the Pyawasit, Thunder, Awonohopay and Pamaska families.

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Theodore (Ted) K. Kuranda, 68, of Iowa City, Iowa, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Ted was born on March 20, 1946, in Chicago, to Walter and the late Bernice (Jenkins) Kuranda.

Ted enjoyed doing puzzles, playing Yahtzee and cards, always trying to sit so he could assure his win over his mother. Ted was also a master at pool and enjoyed traveling.

Ted is survived by his father, Walter Kuranda, of Cecil; brothers, Walt Kuranda, Rich (Betsy) Kuranda and Steve Kuranda; sisters, Janet (Mike) Laffoon, Marilyn (Frank) Blatchford, Carol Daily, Betsy Malnati and Vicki Huffman; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ted was proceeded in death by his mother, Bernice Kuranda, and brothers Gary Kuranda and Stan Kuranda.

Friends and family may call at 10 a.m., with Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Sacred Heart Parish, 302 S. Main St., Shawano.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, 2720 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, is assisting the family.

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Gertrude “Gert” Joos, 100, of Shawano, and formerly of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center.

The former Gertrude Theresa Kern was born on Nov. 6, 1914, in Mackville (town of Center, Outagamie County) to George and Agnes (Weiland) Kern. On Aug. 31, 1946, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Joos in Appleton.

The couple lived in Menasha for a few years and in 1950 moved to New London. While in New London, they were members of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Gert liked to volunteer at MPB School, helping out in the library and with the lunch room. In 1977, the couple moved to Tigerton, where they became members of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Her husband preceded Gert in death on Aug. 2, 2006, and the following year she settled in Clintonville and became a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. In August 2013, she retired to Oakhaven Assisted Living in Shawano and joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gert’s interests included sewing, making craft projects, growing beautiful flowers in her garden, and baking, especially her wonderful cookies and breads.

Survivors include five children, Marilyn (Paul) Tank, of Hortonville, Leonard (Rose) Adams, of St. Ignace, Michigan, Bruce (Diana) Joos, of Philips, Charlene Miller, of Pulaski, and Larry (Sue) Joos, of Caroline. There are 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, Stanley (friend Shirley Hanson) Kern, of Clintonville, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Gert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; a daughter, Betty (Jim) Neitzel-Vogel; and two grandchildren, Leonard Adams Jr. and Dennis Neitzel. She was also preceded by a brother, Vernon Kern, and two sisters, Colette Lamb and Althea Kern.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at noon at St. Rose Catholic Church, 24 Seventh St., Clintonville. The Rev. John “Jack” Mullarkey will officiate, and burial will be in the spring at Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.

The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

The family wishes to thank ThedaCare at Home nurses Kim and Kelly for their care provided. We also much appreciated the staff at Oakhaven Assisted Living for watching out for Mom. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Unity Hospice, especially CNA Patti, Social Worker Julie, Chaplain Bill, and RN Leah for the love and support given to Mom.

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Elden Steege, 88, was born March 23, 1926, in Marion to Samuel and Lola Steege.

He was united in marriage to Nadine Giessel on June 10, 1950. Elden and Nadine ran a family farm for 35 years near Marion before working for the Marion school system as a custodian. He retired to Arkansas with his wife, where he spent a great many more years enjoying his retirement before moving back to Shawano recently.

Elden and Nadine enjoyed traveling the U.S. in their spare time. Whether by car, train, or airplane they found new places to explore, from Florida to Alaska, Hawaii to New England, even Canada and Mexico. Elden enjoyed woodworking, fishing, farming and being around his family.

He passed on peacefully from a short illness after being surrounded by the favorite of these interests, his family, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Samuel and Lola Steege, and one brother, Warren (Beverly) Steege.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine (Giessel) Steege; his brother, Charles (Lois) Steege; his sons, Clayton (Kathy) Steege and Curtis (Vicki) Steege; five grandchildren, Matthew Steege (Katelin Haglund), Taylor Steege, Corey Scheid (Lauren Turriff), Adam Steege and Farrah Denny Scheffler; two great­-grandchildren, Ava and Braelyn. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services for the family will be held in the spring.

Condolences can be sent to Curt Steege, 226 Teddington Lane, Shawano, WI 54166 c/o Nadine Steege.

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Donovan Charles Glocke, 81, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Shawano. He was born on Aug. 21, 1933, in Clintonville, the son of the late Charles J. and Dorothy A. (Delaney) Glocke.

Donovan graduated from Clintonville High School with the Class of 1952 and then attended Wisconsin State Teachers College and Marquette University. While in college, he worked at the Schlitz Brewery in Milwaukee. After school, he became a teacher and then principal for the Milwaukee Public School District. Donovan lived in Whitefish Bay until his retirement in 1991 and then moved back to the area. He enjoyed his time spent growing up on Shawano Lake and being an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Don is survived by his children, David (Lynn) Glocke, of Downington, Pennsylvania, and Brian (Jody) Glocke, of Grafton; four grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Nicholaus and Eric; and one brother, Robert Glocke, of Fairfield, Iowa.

Donovan was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services are being held.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the services.

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Daniel “Dan” O. Olson, 62, of Clintonville, passed away at his residence on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family with the arrangements.

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Geraldine Helen Hauk, 86, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015.

Geraldine was born on Nov. 15, 1928, in Gresham, the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Achten) Kort. On June 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to Arnold F. Hauk at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano.

Geraldine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Society Christian Mother’s, a Cub Scout den mother, Girl Scout troop leader and a Brownie leader. Geraldine worked at Van Dyke Ceramics, North Air Sportswear and then for Dr. Gehr and Dr. Dahlie. She enjoyed playing cards in card clubs, rosemaling and painting.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Linda (Doug) Engel, of Naperville, Illinois, Steve (Luella) Hauk, of Shawano, Dan Hauk, of Randolph; grandchildren, Christopher Engel, Melissa (Kevin) Adlebush and Michele (special friend, John) Hauk; and three great-grandchildren, Sydney, Kristin and Natalie. She is further survived by her brother, Ray (Marilyn) Kort, of Birch Lake, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold, in 2003; her parents; her brothers, Edgar and Roger Kort; her sisters, Nancy Melbauer and Pat Kuehn; and her granddaughter-in- law, Jennifer Engel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Maple Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice Advantage for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Geraldine.

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Joan Carol Reinke, 81, of Bonduel, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Green Bay.

Joan was born on Sept. 1, 1933, in New London, the daughter of the late Donald and Loretta (Bricco) Devine. After graduating from Bear Creek High School in 1951, Joan began working in the office of Four Wheel Drive in Clintonville until Oct. 23, 1954, when she was united in marriage to Donald L. Reinke at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bear Creek. Don and Joan were inseparable from the day they met and recently celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Family was always Joan’s first love, but her second love would be her career as an administrative assistant and teacher’s aide at the Navarino Elementary School, where she worked for 32 years. She enjoyed all the people she worked with and all of the children who attended school there. Joan and her husband enjoyed touring the United States, visiting many of the national parks and other places of interest. They visited nearly every state in the union as well as much of Canada. They especially enjoyed annual vacations on Northern Wisconsin lakes and streams where she and Don fished. Joan was an avid reader and visited the Bonduel Public Library on a regular basis.

Joan was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.

Joan is survived by her husband, Donald Reinke; their four children, Donald “D.J.” (Lana) Reinke, of Hobart, Katherine “Kathy” (Bill) Wirth, of Ripon, David (Jami) Reinke, of Bonduel, Kristine “Kris” (Dan) Maryniak, of Gresham; 12 grandchildren, Derek (Stephanie) Reinke, Drew (fiance Jessica) Reinke, Dan (Kally) Reinke, Nathan (Laura) Wirth, Matthew Wirth, Lucas Wirth, David (Sara) Wirth, Jeremy Reinke, Jennifer (Craig) Hartlaben, Jake (fiance Mindy) Reinke, Alan Maryniak and James Maryniak; 11 great-grandchildren, Evan, Gwen, Brielle, Leah, Kolby, Easton, Ava, Beckett, Brooks, Boston and Coleston. She is further survived by her sister, Pat Murphy, of Eau Claire; a sister-in-law, Joan Reinke, of Clintonville; a stepsister, Nancy Hogan, of Clintonville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Kristine K. Reinke, and one sister, Betty Luebke.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Cecil with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

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Jack J. Kaquatosh, 59, died Jan. 16, 2015.

Dear son of Carl Sr. and the late Crystal. Loving brother of Clara, Linda Haapala, Cheryl Galan Martinez, the late Carol Bresette and Carl Jr.

Preceded in death by nephew Michael Haapala.

Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and dear and special friend Roger.

Visitation at Congregation of the Great Spirit, 1000 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee, 5-10 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday.

Arrangements by Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Home, 1515 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee.

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Richard “Grandpa Dick” E. Abel, 80, of Bonduel, passed away Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born May 25, 1934, son of the late Ervin and Mary Beth (Powers) Abel.

On Sept. 26, 1959, Dick was united in marriage to Jackie Moesch.

Dick was a member of Iron Worker Local 8 and a Korean Conflict Marine veteran. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Navarino. Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing, bear hunting in Canada and attending his grandson’s baseball games. There was nothing he couldn’t fix.

Richard is survived by his wife, Jackie; children: Julie (Rick) Vomastic, Pulaski, Andrew (Roxane) Abel, Pulaski, Traci (Tom) Abel, Shawano; grandchildren, Sara (Steven) Schneider, Wesley, Christopher, Alexander (Dustin), Jacob, William and Douglas; brother, Jerome (Ann) Abel, Bonduel; sister-in-law, Joan Abel, Black Creek; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Moesch, Ann Hertzfeldt and Mary (Bill) Schoenicke.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, John, and infant daughter, Mary; infant grandson and grandson, Derick; sister, Betty Herb; brothers, Robert and James; brothers-in-law, Dean Moesch and Jim Hertzfeldt; father- and mother-in-law, Harvey and Bernice Moesch.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, from 3 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. with Deacon Don Coenen officiating and military rites to follow. Burial will take place in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.

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Hildegarde (Hinkel) Guilford, formerly of Shawano, passed away at her daughter’s home in E. Calais, Vermont, on Jan. 12, 2015.

Hildy was born on April 12, 1918, to Robert C. Hinkel and Alma (Burmeister) Hinkel, of Cecil and Bonduel. She married Arnold Guilford in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1983. Hildy moved to Shawano in 1987 to be closer to her cousins and developed many strong friendships. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed counting money on Monday mornings. Hildy loved bowling, which she did into her mid-80s. She was a card aficionado, playing with several card groups. A crossword puzzle was always being done daily. She had great pleasure volunteering at the Bonduel Community Archives.

Hildegarde is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Wayne Ohlsson; granddaughter, Sonya; great-grand-daughters, Kianna, Lekesha and Anna; and Cathy Frost, her grandson’s significant partner. She is also survived by her sister, Irma Sampson, of Viroqua; brothers, Arthur, of San Antonio, Texas, and Willard, of Milwaukee; and numerous cousins who live in the area.

She was predeceased by her grandson, Jakob, and brothers Herbert and Leonard.

There will be no formal services, per Hildy’s request.

Please remember her by donating in her memory to Zion Lutheran Church, Shawano, or Bonduel Community Archives, 108 S. First St., Bonduel.

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Linda Wolff, 56, Birnamwood, formerly of Tigerton, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at the Langlade Hospital, Antigo.

She was born June 9, 1958, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Hassenfus) Boehm. On Aug. 4, 1990, she married Blaine Wolff at Mission Lake. He survives.

Linda worked for several years as a certified nursing assistant for area nursing homes and later worked for many years as an assistant manager for the R-Store in Tigerton. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed shopping, trying new restaurants and, most of all, spending time with her grandkids.

Survivors include husband, Blaine Wolff, Birnamwood; two children, Jason (Bridgette) Boehm, Wausau, and Cassie (Vincent) Branyik, Wausau; two grandchildren, Jacan and Brennan Boehm; three siblings, Russell (Cora) Boehm, Deerbrook, Joey (Cindy) Boehm, Wausau, and Brenda (Randy) Knudsen, Wausau; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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John M. Ballbach Sr., 75, of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, from injuries sustained in a car accident. John was born on Jan. 12, 1940, in Port Washington, the son of the late George and Mildred (Reiter) Ballbach.

On Nov. 3, 1961, John and Rae C. George took a 1957 Corvette to Iowa and were united in marriage. Together they raised seven children. In 1989, John and Rae moved to the Shawano area. John was a very outgoing person who loved to talk and was known to many as “Farmer John the Bee Man.”

He was a member of St. Peter’s UCC in Saukville, enjoyed cutting firewood and fishing, but calling John a hard worker is an understatement. The only thing he liked better than working was talking. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rae; seven children, Linda (Bruno Sr.) Primas, Fred (Mariann) Ballbach, Robin Ballbach, James Ballbach, John (Lorraine) Ballbach Jr., George Ballbach and Jeff Ballbach; 15 grandchildren, Bruno (Janet) Primas Jr., Rae Ann Ballbach, William Ballbach, Paul Ballbach, Ian Larsen, Victor Larsen, Alia Larsen, Erin Ballbach, Dan Ballbach, Jessica (Ryan) Walvoord, Marissa (Scott) Cowling, Zachary Carr Ballbach, Jennifer Ballbach, Amanda Ballbach, Devin Gerk; and numerous great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, William Ballbach, Michael Ballbach, Eugene Ballbach, Louise Sherf, Lenora Ebert, Ann Murawski, Georgene Wulff and Sherry Ballbach, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service to honor John’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Linda Jeanette (Lemke) Hill, 97, of Birnamwood, passed away on Saturday morning, Jan. 10, with her daughter by her side.

Linda was the youngest daughter of 14 children born to Wilhelm Edward and Emilia (Strohschein) Lemke in the town of Dupont, Waupaca County, on Dec. 6, 1917. In 1925, the family moved to a log cabin and farm in rural Mattoon. She was confirmed in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon, in 1931, and walked to a one-room schoolhouse nearby and on the 3-mile railroad track trail to the high school with her brothers. After graduating from Mattoon High School in 1936, Linda lived and worked in several professional positions in Milwaukee along with three of her sisters.

She met her spouse of 70 years, Frank A. Hill, through her brother Theodore, while both were training in the U.S. Army Air Corps as fighter pilots. Frank and Linda were united in marriage at Selfridge Field, Michigan, on Feb. 22, 1941, before he was assigned overseas during World War II.

During her husband’s 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force, she and the three children resettled in many locations throughout Europe and the United States. She was a hostess to many prominent military officers and U.S. Congressmen as well as an active member and officer in Officer Wives’ Clubs. In addition, she was an avid snow and water skier, swimmer and golfer. She also cultivated many fine gardens, sewed, crocheted and knit.

In 1969, the couple returned to their home in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, where she worked for her husband’s Hillson’s Realty office. She enjoyed much time with her growing grandchildren when they retired from business. In 2006, she and her husband relocated due to health reasons to Bohlman Manor in Birnamwood, near her daughter, and Linda’s childhood home.

Linda is survived by her three children, Janet (Tim) Schmidt, Birnamwood, Robert (Joan) Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Thomas (Barbara) Hill, Pompton Plains, New Jersey; brother-in-law, John (Claire) Hill, Palm Harbor, Florida; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, retired USAF Col. Frank A. Hill; and all of her siblings, Emma (Louis) Marquart, Edward (Irene, Viola, Lydia), Walter (Hazel, Helen), Louis (Lucille), Leona (Clayton) Sutton, Anna (August) Winter, Herbert, Albert, Dorothea, Esther (Henry) Hafferman, Lydia Keller (Edwin Blazewicz,Paul Keller), Theodore (Maybelle) and Leonard.

Funeral services will be through Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains, New Jersey, with viewing from 4-8 p.m. Jan. 16 and service and interment beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Interment will be at the First Reformed Church in Pompton Plains.

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Esther A. Deering, 83, of Shawano.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with the Rev. Dave Barrett officiating. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Regina K. Zuleger, 85, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2015, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour. She was born Aug. 6, 1929, daughter of the late Antone and Nettie (Willenberg) Van Boxtel.

On Sept. 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Zuleger.

Regina was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Navarino. She enjoyed gardening, clipping coupons and going to rummage sales, working hard on the farm, loved time spent outdoors and grocery shopping. But most of all was time spent with her family and close friends, playing cards for pennies and just being together.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; children, Dave (Linda) Zuleger, Freedom, Jerry (Jayne) Zuleger, Seymour, Don (Debbie) Zuleger, Black Creek, Bruce (Barb) Zuleger, Little Chute, Mark (Amanda) Zuleger, Bonduel, Barb (Tim) Smith, Pulaski, Brenda (Keith) Vosters, Freedom, and Keith Zuleger, Pulaski; 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray (Louise) Van Boxtel, Seymour, Sylvester (Delores) Van Boxtel, Seymour, and Elmer Van Boxtel, California; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Hug, Freedom; brother-in-law, Alvin Sachs, Neenah.

Regina is preceded in death by grandchildren, Seth, Cory and Tyler Vosters; sisters, Margaret Sachs and Agnes Hinkens; one brother, Ervin.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. The visitation will continue on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Navarino, from 10 a.m. until the funeral Mass at noon with the Rev. Ted Hendricks and Deacon Don Coenen officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.

A special thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Heartland Hospice, and to friends and family for all their wonderful support.

A memorial fund has been established in Regina’s name.

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Barbara Ann Zastrow, 62, of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at her home.

Barbara was born on Nov. 4, 1952, in Watertown to the late Walter C. and Esther R. (Else) Langer.

On Jan. 16, 1971, Barbara was united in marriage to Thomas D. Zastrow in Watertown. She worked as a beautician for 27 years. She owned and operated Barb’s Touch of Class in Watertown. She was also a farmer and, after moving to Bonduel in 1998, continued to milk cows and cook for her growing family.

Barbara had a love for horses, especially Clydesdales. She owned several and was a member of the National Clydesdale Association and the Wisconsin Clydesdale Club.

In her free time, Barbara enjoyed going up north fishing with her husband and grandchildren, snowmobiling, boating and traveling to Branson, Missouri, in December to watch the Christmas shows.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Tom; a daughter, Kerry Higgins, and Kerry’s children, Timothy and Brandon; two sons, Keith Zastrow and Kevin (Jaime) Zastrow, as well as Kevin’s children, Trinity and Kyle, all of Bonduel. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service for Barb will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Friedens Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Virgil Hanson officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Sunday, at church, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Patricia A. Buhrandt, 66, Ashwaubenon, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. She was born on June 2, 1948, to Lester and Hilda (Peterson) Bahrke.

Patti was a 1966 graduate of Green Bay East High School. On Oct. 4, 1969, she married Aaron Buhrandt at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death in 1995. Patti was employed at Bellin Hospital for 36 years as a nursing assistant mainly with the pediatrics and surgery floor. She was an old movie buff and loved to collect teddy bears. Patti was definitely a kid at heart. One of her life’s greatest passions was her family, especially when her grandchildren would visit.

Patti is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Larissa Buhrandt; three grandchildren, Caden, Michali and Lorelai; mother, Hilda Bahrke; brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Teresa Bahrke; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lester.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday. The funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Scott Malme officiating.

Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family.

To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Patti’s name.

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