Shawano Area Obituaries
Lenore Marie Albers
Lenore Marie Albers, 87, of Keshena, died on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, in Keshena. She was born on Feb. 16, 1927, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Nell (Malloy) Lenzer.
Lenore attended St. Sylvester Grammar School and graduated from Providence High School. Lenore was united in marriage to Jack Henry Albers on June 26, 1948. They initially made their home in Elmwood Park, Illinois, before moving to Des Plaines, where they resided 40 years. In 1996, the couple made the transition to Keshena, which they now call home.
Lenore was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church, the Ladies’ Sodality, ACCW and also a former Girl Scout leader.
Lenore is survived by her husband, Jack; five children, Michael Albers, Marianne McKoveck, Nancianne Jensen, Suzanne Priore and James Albers. She also has 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation was held at the Father Dave Barrett Hall on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services. Inurnment will be in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in the spring.
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Shirley M. Koehler, 79, of Andover, Illinois, formerly of East Moline, passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at her home.
Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moline, Illinois. Private family committal will be on Monday at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where she was a member, or to Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Shirley Peterman was born on Feb. 22, 1935, in Bonduel, the daughter of Herbert and Hertha (Boettcher) Peterman. She married Robert H. Koehler on April 30, 1955, in Bonduel. Shirley enjoyed reading and was a lifetime member of the Illini Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Fones, Galesburg, Illinois; son, Mark (Staci) Koehler, Sherrard, Illinois; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and her sister, Marjorie (Gordon) Ainsworth, Bonduel.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Jeannie, Lois and Janice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.
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Alex Kroening Jr., 89, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 22, 2014, at the Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Marion is assisting his family with the arrangements.
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Alice Voelz, 88, of Green Bay, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. A funeral service will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
The complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s publication.
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Lenore Marie Albers, 87, of Keshena, died on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, in Keshena. She was born on Feb. 16, 1927, in Chicago to the late Arthur and Nell (Malloy) Lenzer. L
Lenore attended St. Sylvester Grammar School and graduated from Providence High School. Lenore was united in marriage to Jack Henry Albers on June 26, 1948. They initially made their home in Elmwood Park, Illinois, before moving to Des Plaines, where they resided 40 years. In 1996, the couple made the transition to Keshena, which they now call home.
Lenore was a member of the St. Sylvester Catholic Church, the Ladies’ Sodality, ACCW and also a former Girl Scout leader.
Lenore is survived by her husband, Jack; five children, Michael Albers, Marianne McKoveck, Nancianne Jensen, Suzanne Priore and James Albers. She also has 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Father Dave Barrett Hall on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services. Inurnment will be in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in the spring.
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Marvin L. Murphy, 87, of Cecil passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.
Marvin was born on Aug. 17, 1927, to the late John and Dorothy (Thill) Murphy in Campbellsport. He married Gertie Allen. She preceded him in death. On Sept. 9, 2000, he married Patricia Ann (Krueger) Bahr. Marvin served in the Merchant Marines and the U. S. Army. He worked for Knuth Construction Company in Milwaukee as a mason until he retired in 1990. He was a very active member of Cecil American Legion Post 392 and a member of the 40 ET 8 of Shawano.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Patricia Murphy, of Cecil; five stepchildren, Steve (Kathy) Bahr, Cecil, Brenda (John) Schuelke, Appleton, Debra (Robert) Lohrentz, Clintonville, Jim (Dawn) Bahr, Shawano, Kevin (Sheila) Bahr, Cecil; 11 grandchildren, Heather VanKooy, Brian Bahr, Josh (Tricia) Marohl, Katie (Neil) Crider, Brooke (Billy) Calkins, Briana Buss, Logan Bahr (special friend, Stacey), Emilee (Cory) Retzlaff, Samantha Bahr, Rachel Bahr, Justin Bahr; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Bev (Ray) Jaeger, of South Carolina; three sisters-in-law, Sally Murphy, Gillett, Marie Murphy, Milwaukee, and Agnes Raught, of Washington; seven nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Gertie; a great-granddaughter, Lauren Jean Marohl; an infant brother and brothers, John and Dick Murphy; a nephew, David Raught.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Gillett with the Rev. Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla Clercx officiating.
Family and friends may call on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Military rites will be held by Cecil American Legion Post 392 and the Gillett American Legion Post 300. Entombment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano.
Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.
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Myrtle M. Feivor, 85, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at The Cottages, where she had been a resident for three years.
Myrtle was born on the family farm near Hill Point, Sauk County, on Dec. 13, 1929, the youngest child of the late Edward and Augusta (Schultz) Meyer. Myrtle graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1947. She met the love of her life, Frank Feivor, at a wedding dance in Loganville. The couple was married on June 1, 1949, and spent their honeymoon in San Francisco, one of Myrtle’s favorite cities.
Following their marriage, they lived in Reesdburg until 1954. At that time, Frank was promoted to district manager for American Family Insurance and they moved to Shawano. Frank preceded Myrtle in death on July 25, 2010. Myrtle was a gifted artist. She attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. Her seven children are blessed to have pictures their mom painted. Myrtle’s favorite subjects to paint were wildlife, such as birds and rabbits. She even wrote a children’s book about a squirrel. Myrtle loved nature!
Myrtle was an angel of a mother to her seven children: Renee Early, of Menasha, Kim (Barbara) Feivor, of Roanoke, Virginia, David (Julie) Feivor, of Gillett, Mark (Kitty) Feivor, of Appleton, Julie (Colin) Duff, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, Doug (Michele) Feivor, of Green Bay, and Nancy (James) Seckar, of Oshkosh. She was also the proud and loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren: Melissa, Michael (Jennifer) and Andrew Early, Daniel and Preston Feivor, Anthony (Nichole), Brianna (Leo) and Chase (Andrea) Feivor, Cory (Marco) and Amy Feivor, Jamieson, Flora and Callum Duff, Emily, Rachel, Conrad and Spencer Feivor, Lauren (Joe) Mason and Logan Seckar; and two great-grandsons, Sean Fitzpatrick and Henry Feivor. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Mae Vogel.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, and one son-in-law, James Early.
Private family funeral services for Myrtle Feivor will take place on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Myrtle’s name.
Matthew 6:26: Look at the birds in the sky. They do not store food for winter. They don’t plant gardens. They do not sow or reap-and yet, they are always fed because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are even more precious to Him than a beautiful bird. If He looks after them, of course He will look after you.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Irvin Leroy Samp
Irvin “Irv” Leroy Samp, 92, of Shawano, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center, where he had been a patient for one week.
Irvin was born on Oct. 12, 1922, in the town of Waukechon, Shawano County, a son of the late John Theodore and Ivy Mae (Healy) Samp. He was united in marriage to Bernice (Berkhahn) on May 26, 1945, and the couple resided in Shawano. Irvin joined the Army in October 1945 and served in World War II with the field artillery in Germany. He was discharged in March 1947. Upon returning from the service, Irvin was employed at the Shawano Paper Mill for 38 years, retiring in October 1985. He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Shawano.
Irv enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, bowling, woodworking, gardening, canning, making maple syrup, watching the Packers and the Brewers, spending time with his family, and spending time on his land on the Red River with his dog.
Irvin is survived by three daughters, Marlene (Stephen) Brath, of Shawano, Shelby (Patrick) Neitzel, of Neenah, Christine (John) Holtz of Shawano; one son, Dan (Wally Gay) Samp, of Port Charlotte, Florida; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, John “Jack” (Dorothy) Koeller, of Las Vegas; one brother-in-law, John “Butch” (Kathy) Berkhahn, of New London; one sister-in-law, Delores Roocks, of Appleton; many nieces and nephews; and his very special friend, Snarf, his dog.
Irv was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, on March 2, 1972; his parents; three brothers, Oliver, Earl and Leo; three sisters, Iva, Evangeline and Gladys; and special friend, Elaine Wallace.
Funeral services for Irvin Samp will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Private family interment will take place with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call at Peace United Church of Christ, Shawano, on Tuesday from 9:30-11 a.m.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Shawano Medical Center Staff and SMC Hospice for their wonderful care of Irv.
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Carole Lee Bierman, 76, Bowler, died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center.
She was born on Jan. 25, 1938, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (Cootway) Terrio.
On Oct. 3, 1959, Carole was united in marriage to LeRoy Bierman in Wittenberg. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2008.
Carole held various jobs in her early years, but her most cherished job was being the head cook for the Bowler School for over 19 years. Carole was a very crafty person, dabbling in too many crafts to mention. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and both flower and vegetable gardening. She was known for her outstanding baking, especially her cakes, making them for weddings, anniversaries and any other special occasions.
Survivors include two children, Faith (Dave) Gagnon, Pella, and Marcus (Diane) Bierman, White Pine, Michigan; eight grandchildren, Cassandra Bierman, Benjamin (Jennifer) Bierman, Marcus Bierman, John Tafelski, Paul Tafelski, Cody Gagnon, Jordan Gagnon and April Steinke; four great-grandchildren, Jaymin, Alaina, Olivia and Natalie; her siblings, Bill Terrio, Scottsdale, Arizona, Charles (Char) Terrio, Ringle, Norbert Martzahl, Aniwa, Judy (Robert) Herrmann, Elcho, and Connie (Laverne) Birkholz, Shawano.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bowler. The Rev. Michael Schram will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, town of Almon. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Condolences and memories may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, Edith Krueger (Kring) departed from this world with a smile, in the presence of family, to join her Savior and family members who have preceded her in death: her husband, Frank Krueger Sr.; father, Thomas Kring; mother, Celia Kring; sisters, Myrtle Bloomquist and Alice Montour; brothers, Raymond Kring and Walter Lee Kring; in-laws, Frank A. Krueger and Otillie Krueger; son-in-law, Frank Jackson; and numerous extended family.
Edith was born in Knox Mills in 1929, settled down, and spent many years living in Neenah. Her sense of humor, spunk, and love will carry on through the memories of those who remain: her five children, Terry Jackson, Frank “Butch” (Sara) Krueger Jr., Kent Krueger, Wendy (Mike) Pagel and Mary (Dan) Timm; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Edith loved well, and she will be greatly missed until we are reunited in Eternal Life.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Christus Lutheran Church, N1915 Julius Drive, Greenville, WI, gathering at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and luncheon to follow.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff at Bridgewood Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, and a special thanks to the staff from Hospice Advantage for their loving care.
Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W. Doty Ave., Neenah, WI. 920-722-7151.
Online condolences may be shared at www.westgorfuneralhomes.com.
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Keith A. Raasch, 71, of Gresham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.
Keith was born on Sept. 27, 1943, in Shawano, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Davids) Raasch. On Oct. 16, 1965, he was united in marriage to Mary Bauman in Gresham. Keith lived in the Gresham area all his life and was a truck driver for Schneider Transport of Green Bay, retiring after 30 years of service in 1999. After retirement, he worked for Shawano County for 7 1/2 years. Keith served in the United States Navy, was a member of the Mohican Veterans and the Gresham American Legion Post 390. He enjoyed fishing, flying his own plane and especially taking walks with his black lab, Maggie Mae.
Keith is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary; three children, Lori (Scott) Wendorff, of Gresham, Keith “Skeeter” (fiancee, Nicole) Raasch, of Two Rivers, and Teri “Missy” (Rod) Martin, of Gresham; five grandchildren, Michael, Danni, Autumn, Christopher and Kaci. Keith is further survived by one brother, David (Carole) Raasch, of Green Bay, Lillian (Pat) Bailey, of Bowler, Karolyn Raasch, of Shawano, and many relatives and friends.
Keith was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Ann, his parents, and one brother, Buddy. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Roland Golz officiating. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Dad always said, “When I die, I am going to return as an eagle … so I can fly and fish all day.”
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Carole M. Alft, 75, of rural Tigerton, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, after a lingering illness.
The former Carole Mae Brady was born on April 16, 1939, at Birnamwood Hospital, the daughter of Melvin and Margaret (Nero) Brady. She was united in marriage on June 7, 1958, to Keith R. Alft at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. Carole helped her husband on the farm for many years and later was employed at North Star Casino, and she worked for some time at Premier Community Bank. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wittenberg.
Carole enjoyed dancing, listening to polka music and working in her vegetable garden. Her other interests included taking care of her flower gardens, watching the birds, relaxing out in her gazebo, and completing all sorts of craft projects. Carole did a lot of canning, baking and cooking for her family. She will be remembered most as a devoted wife, a loving mother and a proud grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Keith, and four children, Keith (Debra) Alft Jr., of Tigerton, Kevin (Suzanne) Alft, of Katy, Texas, Kenneth (Lisa) Alft, of Eagle River, and Colleen (Kevin) Paiser, of Kewaunee. There is one daughter-in-law, Judi Alft, of Pella, Iowa. There are eight grandchildren, Kyle Alft, of Tigerton, Heather (Tad) Velte, of Marion, Mike (Miranda) Alft, of Des Moines, Iowa, Tiffany (Gavin) Crandall, of Pella, Iowa, Crystal (fiance, Adam Walter) Alft, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jake (Emily) Paiser, of Sturgeon Bay, Adam (Allyssa) Alft, of Neenah, and Abby Alft, of Eagle River. There are two great-grandchildren, Lara Paiser and Grant Crandall, and another great-grandchild on the way. There are three brothers, Jerry (Connie) Brady, of Green Bay, Wayne (Debbie) Brady, of Tilleda, and Dave (Faith) Gagnon, of Marion; one sister, Diane Herring, of Grant, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Ginger Brady and Barbara Brady; a brother-in-law, Jerome Alft; a special cousin, Diane Koepke; and many other relatives and friends.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Cheryl Lynn; and two brothers, Don and Buck Brady.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 701 S. Home St., Wittenberg. The Rev. Michael Larson will officiate, and burial will be 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 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
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EddaMae Bohardt, 79, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.
EddaMae was born on Sept. 11, 1935, in Tigerton, the daughter of the late Earl and Wilma (Reinhart) Kauffman. On Aug. 4, 1951, EddaMae was united in marriage to Otis “Walter” Bohardt Jr. at Peace United Church of Christ. Walter preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 2010. EddaMae was a cook in several local restaurants, including the L & L for 35 years. She enjoyed crocheting and tending to her flowers.
EddaMae is survived by four children, Bob (Barb) Bohardt, of Shawano, Resa (Daniel) Petroski, of Wausau, Randy Bohardt, of Shawano and Kurt Bohardt, of Shawano. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond (Ziggy) Kauffman, of Michigan; one sister, Roseann (Bill) Herman, of Tilleda; a special friend, Babe; and other relatives.
EddaMae was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; one son, Donald; one brother, Ronny; and one sister, Corrine.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and Dr. Qualheim for the great care given to Mom.
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Myrtle M. Feivor, 85, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at The Cottages in Shawano where she had been a resident for the past three years.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Saturday.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Carole M. Alft, 75, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.
Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.
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Helen M. Johanek, 90, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.
Helen was born on July 15, 1924, in Oconto Falls, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Novak) Chlopek. On Nov. 24, 1945, Helen was united in marriage to Alois L. Johanek at St. Kasimir Catholic Church in Krakow. Alois preceded her in death on May 21, 2003.
Helen’s faith was a very important part of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as well as the St. Ann’s Society of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Helen enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening and loved polka dancing. She enjoyed cooking, and her specialties included dumplings, cinnamon rolls and apple pie. Her family and friends were always welcome at her table.
Helen had a contagious smile and attitude, and loved visiting with her family, friends and new people she met. She enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas. Helen loved her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, whom she referred to as her “little ones.”
Helen is survived by seven children, Frank (Wendy) Johanek, of Elm Grove, Alois (Lynn) Johanek Jr., of Shawano, Theresa Johanek, of Grafton, Marilyn (Dennis) Olson, of Shawano, Rose (Jerry) Mehlberg, of Hurricane, Utah, Alice (Len) Vander Wyst, of Appleton, and Helen (Pete) Pavalko, of Cedarburg; 13 grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas (Amanda), Alexander, Matthew, Scott, Ryan (Amity), Ashley (Joe), Jessica (Tim), Jacqueline, Alissa (Steve), Landon, Parker and Porter; five great-grandchildren, Jackson, Arianna, Geneva, Hannah and Ayana. She is further survived by one sister, Clara Rank, of Gillett, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Alois; infant son, George; her parents; and six brothers and sisters, Sophie, Walter, Edward, Charles, Stanley and Caroline.
A funeral service for Helen will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris, Rev. Al Veik and Rev. Don Thimm officiating. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in the town of Waukechon. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs at Kindred Hearts and ThedaCare Hospice for the compassion and care shown to Mom.
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William J. “Bill” Hoffman, Appleton, formerly of Gresham, 91, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014.
Bill dedicated his life to God, country and family. He was born on May 23, 1923, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Henry and Gertrude (Forster) Hoffman. Bill grew up in the Appleton area, where he graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Grade School, and then from Appleton High School in 1941. Shortly after graduation, Bill joined the Wisconsin Telephone Co., where he spent 41 years until retiring in 1982.
A lifelong patriot that flew the American flag every day, Bill answered his country’s call to military service on Oct. 14, 1942, and served in the U.S. Army until Dec. 31, 1945, during World War II.
On Aug. 21, 1948, Bill married the love of his life, Geraldine “Gerrie” Schabow, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bill and Gerrie were soulmates, and enjoyed almost 64 years of marriage. Following Bill’s retirement, Bill and Gerrie built their retirement home on the Lower Red Lake in Gresham. They enjoyed many seasons in Gresham and winters in Florida. Bill was a staunch Catholic, was a daily Communicant for many years, and lived his faith every day. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church while in Appleton, where he served on multiple committees, was an usher and one of the first Eucharistic ministers. Bill was also a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church while he lived in Gresham.
He was very proud of the 1930 Model A that he restored, and was a member of the local Model A Ford Club. Bill was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 607, the Allouez Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Harvey Pierre VFW Post 2778, the Gresham Lions Club and the Wisconsin Telephone Pioneers.
Bill is survived by “his three girls,” Therese “Tese” (Dennis) Pullman, of Kimberly, Lynn (Gary) Bayness, of Appleton, and Mary Kris “Krisi” (Dan) Burich, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Tricia Harlow, of Little Chute, Nancy (David) Wilcox, of Shiocton, Maj. William “Bill” (Crystal) Burich, U.S. Air Force, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Molly Burich, of Princeton, New Jersey; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon and Stephanie Harlow, Sydney, Cole and Bennett Wilcox, Caden and Hailey Burich; sister-in-law, Elayne Schabow, of Appleton; and many nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by “his bride” as he always called Gerrie, in July 2012; his parents; his “kid sister,” Germaine (Carl) Forslund; brothers-in-law, Stuart (Hatie) Schabow, Lloyd “Lefty” Schabow and Arthur Schabow Jr.
The funeral liturgy for Bill will be held at 3:15 pm Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 410 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, with military honors to follow with the VFW Post 2778. The Rev. John Holly, a close family friend for over 34 years, and Deacon C.F. Dedman will be officiating. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 1:15 pm until the time of Mass.
Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be directed to a memorial fund which is being established.
We would like to thank the staff and management at Brewster Village for their care and compassion. Your were a great Dad and you always said, “Life is like a jug — you get out of it exactly what you put into it.” You will live always in our hearts. You were truly a member of the greatest generation.
Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, WI 54911. 920-739-1231
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Anna May Opperman, 76, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at home, with her family at her side while “Silent Night” played in the background.
Anna was born on Aug. 31, 1938, in Zionsville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Orval and Helen (Nagle) Case. Anna met her future husband, Frederick H. Opperman, on a blind date at a dance hall. On Nov. 25, 1960, she and Fred were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha.
Anna had many hobbies, including reading, baking, cooking, traveling with her family, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s events. She also enjoyed being outdoors, doing lawn work, gardening, tending to her flowers and watching the birds. She was an amazing woman who loved her family and always looked forward to the Oppermans’ monthly family gatherings.
Anna was a faithful member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, where she was active with the Ladies Aid. She was also formerly a part of the Farm Progress Days team and was a former 4-H leader.
Anna is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Fred; three children, Margaret Jordan Opperman, Sue (Gary) Zaddack and Mike (Cathy) Opperman, all of Shawano; one son-in-law, Chuck Dunnam, of Shawano; six grandchildren, Cassie (Zak) Weber, Bryan and Erika Dunnam, Lee (Ashley) Zaddack, Cory (Amber) Zaddack and Grace Opperman; two great-granddaughters, Ehlana and Zoie; three siblings, Betty (Glen) Miller, of Westfield, Indiana, John (Nancy) Case, of Mount Vernon, Indiana, and Barbara (Leon) Hamblin, of Westfield, Indiana, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Anna was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Dunnam and Carmella, in infancy; a grandchild, Baby Zaddack; her parents; and a sister-in-law, Pat Case.
Anna’s family would like to extend a special thank you to John Beversdorf for everything he has done for the family.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond with the Rev. Travis Kleinschmidt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
“Sleep in Heavenly Peace”
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Julaine Samanta Roy (aka Sarah Steinberg and Sarah Cohen), 85, passed away May 5, 2014, in Baltimore, Maryland.
She was born to Bernard and Mildred Smith in Winona, Minnesota, on Feb. 19, 1929, and graduated from high school in St. Charles, Minnesota. After studying at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Design and Bethany Fellowship in Bloomington, Minnesota, she lived in Jamaica for seven years as a missionary before marrying Rama Behera, who became Rama Samanta Roy and then Avraham Cohen, in 1965.
Musically inclined and very artistic, she had a very beautiful voice and a lifelong interest in architecture. A long-time resident of Shawano, she most recently resided in Baltimore.
Julaine was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Kendall, and daughter, Deborah.
She is survived by her sisters, Lois Jean Loomis-Theesfeld and Genene Gordish; her husband; her son; and three grandchildren.
Julaine was laid to rest in Beth El Memorial Park in Randallstown, Maryland.
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John A. Boivin III, 30, of Neopit, died on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.
On July 31, 1984, in Shawano, John was born to John Boivin Jr. and the late Rayma Heath. John spent his whole life in the Neopit area, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the lake lot. He loved driving in the woods and watching the Green Bay Packers. John was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit.
John is survived by his father, John (Deanna) Boivin Jr., of Neopit; paternal grandmother, Dorla Boivin, of Neopit; siblings, Wendell (significant other, Wanda) Boivin, of Shawano, Dean Davis Derek-James, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Daro James, of Kansas City, Kansas, Dyan James-Anderson, of Neopit, Desiree James, of Milwaukee; and special auntie, Janice Reed. He is further survived by many aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rayma Heath; paternal grandfather, John Boivin Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Heath; his brother, Darby King; and his sister, Dawn King.
Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
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