Shawano Area Obituaries
Lee “Leo” White Jr.
Lee “Leo” White Jr. passed on into the Spirit World on Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2014, in Keshena, surrounded by his loving family.
Leo was born on June 28, 1955, to Lee White, Sr. and the late Clara Jean (Beauprey) White.
Leo attended Shawano High School and upon finishing his schooling he began employment with MTE as a logger and truck driver. Besides his enjoyment of working in the woods, Leo loved to golf, fish, and hunt. He also enjoyed watching the Packers and listening to his brother Dean’s music.
He was a very caring, loving, and kind person who loved his wife, children, grandchildren and family dearly.
Leo is survived by his wife, Kathi, of 30 years; his children Jenifer (SunDance), Robert (Sharlene), Michelle (Marc), Marlayna (Roy), Mark (Nikki), Mitchell (Tasha), and Matthew (Amber); and 30 grandchildren. He is further survived by his father, Lee Sr., mother-in-law Gloria Miller, his sister NeNe, and brothers Wayne (Sara) and Dean (Lonna), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including his special cousin, Dan Reiter.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Jean White; his brother, David; grandmother, Margaret; aunts Lorrraine and Lucille; fathers-in-law Alex “Boots” Peters, William “Gus” Miller; brothers-in-law Gus and Tony Boots, and sister-in-law Gail Peters.
A funeral mass for Leo will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at 2 p.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. Father David Barrett, will be the celebrant. Visitation for Leo will continue today at St. Anthony’s Community Hall in Neopit.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Melvin Richard “Joe” Klosterman, 70, of Bonduel, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in Shawano. Born on June 20, 1941, in Shawano, Joe is the son of the late Alfred E. and Annabel (Searles) Klosterman. Joe resided in the Bonduel area most of his life, attending Bonduel schools and graduating from Bonduel High School in 1962. He was united in marriage to Ardis Hoefs on May 9, 1964, in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, where he continued to worship throughout his life. He went into the construction industry, retiring from Miron Construction after 34 years. Joe thoroughly enjoyed his wood-working shop in the lower level of his home, where he built many fine pieces of furniture for the church, school, family and friends. Using his construction background, he served on the building committee for the St. Paul Lutheran Church and School project in 2006-2007. Joe was on the board of directors for the Broncos Baseball Team and enjoyed watching sporting events on television, especially NASCAR.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Ardis; his daughter, Patti (Steven) Moede, of Bonduel; his son, Pete (Jodi) Klosterman of New London; grandchildren, Jeremy Moede, Terra (special friend, Justin Naumann) Moede, Klarissa, Garrett and Serena Klosterman; and his siblings, Judy Dobratz, Janet (Rodney) Busch, Alice Hanson and Jon Klosterman.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home is assisted the family with arrangements.
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Walter J. Maass, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. Walter was born in South Milwaukee on Feb. 18, 1925, to the late Rudolph and Emily (Gross) Maass. On March 10, 1945, in California, Walter was united in marriage to Golda Ingram. Walter is a 1949 graduate of UW-Madison and worked for the city of Milwaukee for 36 years as a tax assessor. After retirement, Walter and Golda moved to Eagle River for 22 years and eventually ending up in Shawano. First they lived in Mason Woods and then moved to the Cottages. Walter and Golda loved to travel out west where they had a second home in Apache Junction, Arizona. While there, they enjoyed rock hunting and Walter loved cutting, grinding and polishing the rocks. He loved to share the rocks with his great-grandson, Lliam who especially treasured these rocks. Walter is also a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Walter is survived by his wife, Golda, of Shawano; by his son, Michael (Sue) Maass, of Florida; his daughter, Maurine Maass, of Eagle River; his granddaughter, Jennifer (Pastor Will) Harley of Winner, South Dakota; his grandson, Ryan (Shannon) Maass of East Troy. He is further survived by his great-grandchildren, Lliam Harley, Livia Harley and Elise Maass; his brothers, Lyle (June) Maass, of South Milwaukee, and Glenn (Gerrie) Maass, of Shawano; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Eric Maass.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at the Divine Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 102 Northridge Drive in Shawano, with Rev. Paul Kuehn officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family wishes to deeply thank the entire staff at the Cottages for their wonderful care and friendship. They also extend thanks to Sandy and Jim Squiller for their kindness over the years.
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Betty Mae Noack, 82, of Black Creek, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 at her home, with her family at her side. She was born Oct. 3, 1932, daughter of the late William and Esther (Erdmann) Maas.
On Oct. 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Earl Noack at the Black Creek United Church of Christ. He preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1981.
Betty farmed with her family on the family farm.
She was survived by her children: Frances, Wayne, Dean and Daren Noack, all at home; one brother, Willard (Julie) Maas; one brother-in-law, Harold Noack; sister-in-law, Patricia Noack; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Betty is preceded in death by one sister, Lois (Henry) Cain; one brother, Kenneth Maas, and nephew, Daniel Maas.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and visitation will continue at Trinity United Church of Christ, Black Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Moira Finley officiating. Burial will take place at Sassman Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
A special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice, Brown County Rescue, and St. Mary’s Hospital for all your care and concern.
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Virgil W. Pluger, 88, of Ringle died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Kennedy Park Nursing Home in Schofield.
Virgil was born on Aug. 28, 1926, in the town of Herman (Shawano County) to the late Ferdinand and Mayme (Kuhn) Pluger. He married Dorothy Robinson on Nov. 18, 1944, in Shawano. She preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 2014.
Virgil proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Virgil and Dorothy lived in Wauwatosa, where Virgil was employed as a welder at AO Smith in Milwaukee. After his retirement in 1978, they moved to Ringle. Virgil was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, listening to polka music and going to the casino.
Virgil is survived by his children, Linda (Jim) Perkins, of Menomonee Falls, Joan Martin, of Kewaskum, Dave (Deb) Pluger, of Richfield, Steve (Kim) Pluger, of Hatley, and Lisa (Rich) Seefeldt, of Rothschild; 11 grandchildren, Ann Pomush, Mike (Kris) Imobersteg, Tony Martin, Julie (Paul) Sawicki, Dayna (Justin) Brandt, Dory Pluger, Tanya (Ryan) Baker, Troy (Tiffany) Pluger, Paul (Heidi) Seefeldt, Jill (Brandon) Taylor, Greg Seefeldt; 13 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey, Eric, Brayden, Ashlynn, Kyle, Kayla, Levi, Lily, Piper, Blaine, Liam, and Graysin; brothers and sisters, Arvin (Til) Pluger, of Clintonville, Elizabeth (Larry) Voelske, of Fall River, Shirley Buss, of Marion, Patricia (Gabe) Hollander, of Wausau, Robert (Mary) Pluger, of Tilleda, Jeanette Pitt, of Bonduel, Floyd (Sherry) Pluger, of Clintonville, Douglas (Sandy) Pluger, of Korea, and Darleen (Michael) Little, of Florida.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, son Gary, daughter Lois, and a brother Wayne.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 6101 Zinser St., Weston. The Rev. Greg Bohren will officiate. Burial will take place at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Antigo, with full military honors. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service at the church.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who cared for Virgil at Kennedy Park Nursing Home and Allison House.
He will be deeply missed by his family.
Brainard Funeral Home-Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com
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Lucille A. Watter, 83, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in Bonduel. Lucille was born on April 22, 1931 in Shawano County to the late Otto and Emma Strelow. Lucille was united in marriage to Duane Watter in Thiensville on Nov. 15, 1952. They lived most of their married life in Milwaukee. Besides raising her two boys, Lucille worked at A.O. Smith and Square D. After retirement, the couple moved back to Shawano. Lucille enjoyed sewing, cooking and swimming.
Lucille is survived by her loving husband, Duane, of Shawano; her sons, Jay (Traci) Watter, of Fredonia, and Jeffrey (Janice) Watter, of Brookfield; four grandchildren, Edward, David, Samantha and Benjamin; and one great-granddaughter, Elinore. She is further survived by her sisters, Ellen Stueck, of LaCrosse, Marcella Hafferman, of Shawano, and Delores Page, of Shawano.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers.
A private family service will be held. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Douglas G. Wopshel, 79, of Shawano, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 22, 2014, at the Evergreen Care Center in Shawano, where he had been a resident for the past four years.
Doug was born June 8, 1935, in Shawano, a son of the late Benjamin and Lucille (Hartleben) Wopshel.
He graduated from Shawano High School. Following school he entered the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany where he worked in demolitions.
Upon returning from the service he was employed at Becker Meats in Milwaukee. He then went to work for Sears & Roebuck Company at the distribution center in Wauwatosa.
On May 18, 1964, he was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth DeGolier at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Bayview, Wisconsin. The couple lived in the Milwaukee area until 1989 when Doug retired from Sears and the couple moved back to Shawano.
Doug was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. He enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth, of Shawano; three sons, Glen Wopshel and Kenneth Wopshel, both of Shawano, and Steve (Cheryl) Wopshel, of West Allis; one daughter, Wendy Wopshel, of West Allis; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass for Doug will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. Father Luke Ferris will be the Celebrant. Private family interment will take place on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home Cemetery in King, Wisconsin.
Relatives and friends may call at church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Military rites will be conducted by the AmVets Post 10 at Sacred Heart.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Nora E. Schreiber, 99, of Shawano, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday evening, Nov. 17, 2014, at Maple Lane Health Care Center, with her family present.
Nora was born Aug. 9, 1915, in the town of Waukechon, Shawano County, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Gustave and Rachael (Dornfeldt) Reinke.
She attended country schools in the town of Waukechon. On Feb. 25, 1936, she was united in marriage to Norman A. Schreiber in Shawano. Following their marriage the couple lived in Shawano for their entire married life. Norman preceded her in death in May 1995.
Nora worked at various positions throughout her life, including Martin Cleaners and Lincoln School in the lunchroom. Nora is a lifelong member of the Peace United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir. She was an avid gardener and liked to quilt and sew. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving family, Darlene “Dolly” (Dieck) Dahm, of Fremont, Lester Schreiber, Sally Raddant, Joanne (Al) Hartmann, Beatrice Nicolai, Wayne (Jan) Schreiber, all of Shawano, Catherine (Ron) Maas, of Pewaukee, Richard (Annette) Schreiber, of Shawano, Marilyn Richards also of Shawano, and her special helper, Joey Haeflinger of Clintonville. She is further survived by 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.
Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; her son, Antone, in 1953; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren. She was the last survivor of six children.
A celebration of the life of Nora Schreiber will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at 3 p.m. at the Peace Church in Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 2 p.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials in Nora’s name for the Peace United Church of Christ, Shawano.
Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
“The family would like to thank Hospice Advantage, Kristy Blom, and the staff of Maple Lane for the compassion and care Nora received during her stay.”
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Mary Jane “Janie” Obry, 87, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning at LindenGrove Nursing Home in New Berlin, where she had been a resident for the past six months.
Janie was born on June 18, 1927, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Elmer and Laura (Mitchell) Schroeder. She attended Shawano schools, graduating from Shawano High School in 1945. Six months after graduation she met and fell in love with Donald “Bud” Obry, and the couple was married on Dec. 23 1945, at the Peace Church in Shawano. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Green Bay, then Shawano and later moved to Milwaukee. The couple spent the majority of their working lives in Milwaukee. They retired in Cecil.
Janie was a homemaker and mother to her children. Her husband preceded her in death on April 12, 2010. Janie was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. She was an avid card player, Scrabble player and liked to go “bumming.”She was a joiner and that included the Red Hat club, bridge club and swim aerobics. She was a very active and social person.
She is survived by three children, Richard Obry, of South Milwaukee, Darlene Brunke, of Tomah, and Peggy Obry, of Hales Corners; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Duane (Marian) Schroeder, of DeKalb, Illinois, and Daniel (Jan) Schroeder, of Franklin. Janie is further survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Janie was preceded in death by four sisters, Mildred Gille, Sally Peterson and infant twin sisters, Marjorie and Margaret Schroeder.
Funeral services for Mary Jane Obry will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ, Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Inurnment will be in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Peace Church on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Pauline Heinz, 80, of Shawano, passed away on Nov. 19, 2014. Born on Nov. 8, 1934, in Manitowoc, she was the daughter of the late Fritz and Elsie (Glaubitz) Zander.
Pauline and James R. Heinz were united in marriage on May 31, 1958, in Shawano. Pauline worked as a medical technician at the Cantwell Peterson Clinic and eventually ThedaCare Clinic for 45 years before retiring. She enjoyed her career, especially because it gave her the opportunity to meet many wonderful people in the community. Pauline was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She also enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and volunteering at her church, First Presbyterian, in Shawano.
Pauline is survived by her husband, James Heinz Sr., of Shawano; children, James (Deb) Heinz Jr., of Shawano, Paula (Mike) Motzko, of Minnesota, Mike (Joni) Heinz, of Neenah, and Linda (George) Adams, of Wausau; and 12 grandchildren, Jimmy (Lindsey) Heinz, Andy Heinz, Eric (Kylie) Heinz, Mike Heinz, Scott Heinz, Todd Heinz, Anne Rae Motzko, Sam Motzko, Wil Heinz, Bethany Heinz, Emily Adams and Ben Adams. She is further survived by four great-grandchildren.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tom Zander.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church in Shawano with Rev. Susan Phillips officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials for Pauline may be directed to either First Presbyterian Church of Shawano or Pathways, Olga Brener Woods Project.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Consuelo B. “Connie” Smith, 74, of Mattoon, formerly of Mukwonago, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, surrounded by her family.
On Nov. 29, 1958, Connie was united in marriage to Walter J. Smith Jr. in Douglas, Arizona. He survives. She retired from the Mukwonago School District after 20-plus years. The couple then moved to Mattoon. They enjoyed their life together, traveling, going to different casinos but mostly spending time with family. Her faith, family and friends were her priorities. She enjoyed going out to dinner and to casinos with her husband, going to her daughter’s house on the lake and spending time with her grandchildren. She also was an interpreter for many patients and also was a member of St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church in Phlox.
Connie is survived by her husband, Walter; her son, DuWayne (Sandra) Smith, of Antigo; daughter, Barbara (Thomas) Tetting, of Shawano; grandchildren, Robert, Tiffany, Caden and Tristan; and great-grandsons, R.J. and Walter IV. She is also survived by her sisters, Maria Mercedes and Elizabeth Theriot, and brothers, Juan, Jesus, Abel and Andrew.
She was preceded in death by her son, Walter III, and her parents, Juan and Estefana Betancourt, and a sister, Linda Chevalier.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox. The Rev. Charles Hoffmann will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, town of Hutchins, Shawano County. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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George O. Lilly, 78, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.
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Neil W. Rasmussen, 85, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, formerly of Cecil, passed away at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, on Nov. 18, 2014. He was born on Sept. 24, 1929, in Sheboygan to Christ W. and Margaret I Paulsen Rasmussen.
Neil married Alice Thome; she is deceased. Neil was in the Air Force for four years and the Navy for four years. He worked for Wells Fargo as armed security in Chicago until the time of his retirement and was a dedicated worker who never missed a day of work. After retirement he continued to work until a year before his passing. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Valley, and loved to fish and watch the Green Bay Packers.
Neil is survived by his daughter, Debbie Hughes, of Bourbonnais, Illinois; stepdaughters, Anne (Ed) McDow, of Dallas, Texas and Fran Dzingeleski, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; and stepson, William Thome, of Chicago. He was also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren,; a sister-in-law, Mary Rasmussen. of Tempe, Arizona; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, stepson, Joe Thome, and one sister and three brothers.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home, 414 S. Warrington Ave., Cecil. A celebration of Neil’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, from 10-11 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service at Bethel Lutheran Church, County Road BB and Church Road, Green Valley, with Pastor Bill Gruenstern officiating. There will be military rites held at the cemetery by the Gillett VFW and Gillett Legion Post 300. Burial will be immediately following at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Green Valley.
There will be a luncheon at the church immediately following the burial.
Memorials can be made to the family wishes.
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Gladys M. Bartelme, 94, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Born on March 7, 1920, in Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Grunewald) Tews.
On June 4, 1938, Gladys was united in marriage to Earl Bartelme, who preceded her in death in March 1984. Earl and Gladys farmed for 38 years in the town of Almon. After Earl’s death, Gladys moved to Bonduel. She enjoyed watching the birds and tending to her flowers.
Gladys is survived by her children, Richard (Joyce) Bartelme, of Green Bay, Suzanne (Ken) Casper, of Shawano, Kathryn Bartelme, of Wittenberg, and Ramona (Ron) Pederson, of Bonduel; one daughter-in-law, Delores Bartelme, of Seymour; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, her son, William, her parents and four sisters.
A private funeral service will be held.
Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Our prayer for you:
Mom,
You were a blessing from up above, giving us strength and unconditional love. May you find comfort and peace with God’s blessing. We will forever cherish our wonderful memories of you and Dad.
Love, from your family
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Mary J. Obry, 87, of Hales Corners, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2014, at LindenGrove Nursing Home in West Allis.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Obry family with the service arrangements.
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Pauline Heinz, 80, of Shawano, passed away on Nov. 19, 2014.
Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.
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Norbert W. Ecke, 86, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2014, in Shawano.
Norbert was born March 28, 1928, in Shawano, a son of the late William and Frieda (Arnst) Ecke. He attended Shawano schools and graduated from Shawano High School. The day after graduation, Norbert enlisted in the United States Navy. He served during World War II with the Seabees on the island of Guam. Upon returning from service, he continued with the U.S. Naval Reserve for five years.
Norbert worked in the family business, W.A. Ecke Grocery, in Shawano. In 1962, he and his brother, Russell, purchased the business and renamed it Ecke’s Food Mart. They ran the store until it closed in 1982 after 62 years of service to the Shawano community. After closing the store, Norbert worked for the USDA as a meat inspector, retiring in 1992.
On April 29, 1951, Norbert was united in marriage to the former Barbara Weber at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The couple lived in Shawano their entire married life. Norbert was a member of Peace United Church of Christ of Shawano. He was the second oldest baptized member of Peace Church. He was a member of Shawano VFW Post 2723 and Shawano American Legion Post 117. He was also a free and accepted Mason, belonging to Shawano Lodge 170, where he was very active. He was an honorary member of the Masonic Commandery, Green Bay Lodge.
He loved to fish and deer hunt. Norbert was also an avid bird watcher. He was Shawano’s nationally known weatherman and appeared on television several times. He and Barb loved to travel, and visited every state except Alaska and Hawaii.
Norbert is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Barbara, of Shawano; his son, Bill (Rita) Ecke, of Shawano; one grandson, Will (Liz) Ecke, of San Francisco; one granddaughter, Sarah (Emerence) Stroik, of Eau Claire; one great-grandson, Landon Stroik; and one sister-in-law, Ruth “Tooty” Franckowiak, of Traverse City, Michigan. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Nicholas Ecke and his brother, Russell Ecke.
Funeral services for Norbert Ecke will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Interment with military rites conducted by Shawano AmVets Post 10. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, from 3-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A Masonic service will be conducted at 6:30 at the funeral home.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Anne Marie Witt, 97, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Nov. 13, 2014, surrounded by her family at her home in Belle Plaine. Born on Dec. 8, 1916, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anastasia (Oleksew) Brylinsky.
On Dec. 26, 1942, Anne was united in marriage to Ralph Witt, of Crivitz. Ralph preceded her in death on March 21, 2000. Since 1947 Ralph and Anne owned and operated Witt’s Locker, now known as Witt’s Sausage Haus, on Highway 22. Anne loved working in the store and visiting with neighbors. Besides the family, her life was all about her beloved store and the sausage. What time she had left was dedicated to her family, sewing, gardening, cooking, reading and housekeeping.
She was an avid Packers fan and would not take phone calls during the game. She loved to pick blackberries, and canned anything and everything in her younger years. Family suppers, at 6 o’clock sharp, of course, were all home cooked and ended with pie or cake desserts. The Holy Day of Washing was Mondays, and the lines were flapping with the whitest whites and brightest colors. Throughout the years, her faithful companion, the dog, Missy (there were actually three dogs named Missy) never left her side. A perfect day for Anne was spent planning meals for Joe, watching a good game and relaxing in the old red recliner. She was at her happiest sitting and watching her corner of Belle Plaine that she claimed at Friendship road and Highway 22. Anne was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano.
Anne is survived by her children, Bob (Debbie) Witt, of Marengo, Illinois, Betty (Pat) Huhn, of Dale, Marion Witt, of Dallas, Texas, Joe Witt, of Belle Plaine, and Cathy (Steve) Sengstock, of Shawano; her sister, Mary Ann, of Novi, Michigan; grandchildren, Robb, Tony, Joey, Miriam, David, Veronica, Peter, Emily and Patrick; and great-grandchildren, Brycen, Kaeden, Emily and Jane.
Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her parents and grandson, Paul Krysiak.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, and again at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Rate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yetNora E. Schreiber
Nora E. Schreiber, 99, of Shawano, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday evening, Nov. 17, 2014, with her family in her presence at Maple Lane Health Care Center in Shawano.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Saturday.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Schreiber family with the service arrangements.
Rate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yetEdward J. Asenbrenner
Edward J. Asenbrenner, 93, of the town of Pella, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 17, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 20, 1921, in the town of Pella to the late Matt J. and Albina (Boudnik) Asenbrenner.
Edward attended Marion High School and graduated in 1940, and then worked on the family farm. On Oct. 4, 1944, he was united in marriage to Adeline Kutil at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marion. They settled on the family farm, where he lived his entire life. On 1956 he was elected secretary/treasurer of Pella Mutual Insurance Company and served in that position for 30 years. He was a member of the Shawano County Agricultural Society and served as treasurer of the Shawano County Fair for 35 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Leopolis, where he served on the church board and was usher for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and traveling with relatives and friends to many states and countries.
Edward is survived by his wife of 70 years, Adeline; his five children, Mike Asenbrenner, of Shawano, John (Jeanne) Asenbrenner, of Marion, Diane (Fred) Holt, of Middleton, Marie Asenbrenner, of Madison, and Dave (Kay) Asenbrenner, of Clintonville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Francis Asenbrenner, of St. Paul, Minnesota; one sister, Eleanor Locati, of Forest Park, Illinois; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Pockat, of Bella Vista, Arizona, and Jeanne Kutil, of East Troy.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold; brothers-in-law, Ed and Joe Kutil, Robert Locati and Lee Pockat; as well as a sister-in-law, Margaret Asenbrenner.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. until the procession leaves for the church at 10:30 a.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a thank you to all his caregivers over the last several years, members of the Pella EMTs and Shawano Ambulance Service for their recent responses, and special thanks to Deacon Howard Bricco for bringing communion and his many visits during Ed’s illness.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.swedbergfuneralhome.com.
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