Shawano Area Obituaries
Clarice M. Block
Clarice M. Block, 92, of Tigerton, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
The former Clarice Marie Hansen was born Dec. 25, 1921, in the town of Morris, Shawano County, to Even and Stella (Gilbertson) Hansen.
Clarice graduated from Tigerton High School, and she worked for some time in the kitchen at Homme Home. For many years, while raising her children, she did laundry and sewing for families in the area. Clarice was united in marriage on June 2, 1973, to Roland “Turk” Block at Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The couple made their home in Tigerton, where she was a member and always volunteered with different projects at Zion Lutheran Church. Clarice also served for close to 40 years as an election official for the village of Tigerton.
Her interests included bowling, watching the Brewers play baseball, and she could quickly complete word search puzzles. Clarice also enjoyed crocheting, making quilts, blankets, pillow cases and much more. She will be remembered most as a devoted wife and a special mother and grandmother. Clarice always loved spending time with family and taking care of her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Roland, and five sons, Allen (Darlene) Anderson, of Tigerton, Ronald (friend Stacy) Anderson, of Waupaca, Dennis (Lois) Anderson, of Tigerton, Michael (Darlene) Anderson, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, and Darell (Mary Ann) Anderson, of Plymouth. There are eight grandchildren: Heidi Walkush, Heather (Edward) Stewart, Holly (Lucas) Gehrman, Shelly (Mark) Sambs, Sara Anderson, Eric Anderson, Andrea Anderson and Nathan Anderson. There are 14 great-grandchildren: Jordan (Amber) Arndt, Tasha Arndt, Tabby Arndt, Aaron Dobizl, Tanner Dobizl, Olivia Anderson, Ashley Stewart, Trevor Stewart, Teagon Stewart, Treyton Sambs, Sienna Sambs, Keiden Sambs, Alexis Minniecheske and Deanna Anderson. She is further survived by three stepgrandchildren, Sherry, Shannon and Shawn; a brother-in-law, Elmer Block, of Wittenberg; many other relatives and friends.
Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, a sister-in-law, Anita (Wallace) Kielblock, and a brother-in-law, Edward Block.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at noon at the Homme Home Chapel, Wittenberg. Chaplain Karen Zutz-Rendall will officiate, and inurnment will be at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until time of the service at Homme Home.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
The family wishes to especially thank all the nurses and staff at Homme Home, Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice, and Dr. Beth Gillis and Sarah Hankins, NP, for all the compassionate care provided to Mother.
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Virginia H. Ciesielczyk, 86, of Seymour, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay with her family at her side. She was born on May 26, 1928, daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Zepnick) Hackl.
On Aug. 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Edward Ciesielczyk at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Isaar. Virginia and Edward celebrated 52 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2000. Virginia and Edward dairy farmed together for many years, enjoying life on the farm while raising their family.
Virginia was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Hofa Park, and was a member of the Holy Rosary Society.
She was an avid vegetable and flower gardener who enjoyed the outdoors and found enjoyment in every season of the year. Virginia always made sure her bird feeders were full so she could enjoy the birds. Playing cards and listening to polkas were some of her favorite pastimes. Virginia was a wonderful cook and baker, bringing her family together during holidays for family dinners. Most of all, she loved all of the times she shared with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Helen (Duane) Moore, Oshkosh, Jerome (Barbara) Ciesielczyk, Shawano, Elizabeth Vieau, Green Bay, Jane (Larry) Skinkis, Black Creek, Robert (Barbara) Ciesielczyk, Seymour, James (Renee) Ciesielczyk, Oak Creek, and Lynn (Chet) Kizewski, Wisconsin Rapids; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lucille VanLannen, Seymour, Norbert Hackl, De Pere, Kathleen (Richard Duke) Kahnt, Florida, and Gerald Hackl, De Pere.
In addition to her parents and husband, Virginia was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Laura Skinkis; son-in-law, Ronald Vieau; sister, Dorothy (Elmer) VanGheem; sister-in-law, Rose (Martin) Sobiesczyk; infant brother-in-law, Raymond Ciesielczyk.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Hofa Park, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, from 9 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Esser, OFM, officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Virginia will be remembered for her faith and love of family.
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Anna Marie Witt, 97, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Nov. 13, 2014, at her home.
A full obituary will be in the Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, paper. Services will be later that week.
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Sidney A. Perathaner, 96, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, 2014, at Kindred Hearts in Clintonville.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting his family with the arrangements.
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Adeline M. “Addy” Zander, 87, of Port Edwards, formerly of Shawano, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 8, 2014, at the Edgewater Haven Care Center in Port Edwards.
A memorial service for Adeline Zander will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Jamie Brei will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott, at a later date Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Colette T. Thompson, 69, of Shawano, died on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. Born on April 17, 1945 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Colette (Spitzer) Heinz.
On May 29, 1965, Colette was united in marriage to David A. Thompson, who preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2004. Colette was known by many from her numerous years of employment at Martin Jewelers and the former Thimke Jewelers. She loved spending time during the summers at her Anderson Lake cottage – enjoying many sunsets, watching the loons and feeding the ducks, as well as pontoon rides and campfires with family, friends and neighbors. Colette also delighted in her motorcycle rides through the Rocky Mountains with her son, Paul. Throughout the years, Colette often spoke of her beloved cats as well as her cherished neighbors, Roland and Colleen, Frank and Pat, and good friend, Percy Schwerke. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano.
Colette is survived by her sons, Paul (Cathi) Thompson, of Madison, David Thompson, of Green Bay; her granddaughters, Evelyn and Eleanor; her brother, Paul (Mildred) Heinz ,of Florida; her sisters, Shirley (Howard) Hertz, of Clintonville, and Dorothy (Charlie) Lehn, of De Pere.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David; her daughter, Mary; and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Linda M. Steinbach, 63, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side, Monday morning, Nov. 10, 2014.
Linda was born on April 12, 1951, in Shawano, a daughter of the late James and Delores (Montour) Schoenfeld. She attended the Shawano schools, graduating from Shawano High School in 1969. After high school, she continued her education and earned her degree as a licensed practical nurse. She worked as an LPN at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Manor Care and Evergreen Care Center in Shawano. On October 14, 1972, Linda was united in marriage to Steven A. Steinbach at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. Following their marriage, the couple moved to the Hartford area, where they lived until 1979. The couple then moved to Shawano, where they raised their family. Her husband preceded her in death on July 6, 2014.
Linda was a member of Peace UCC in Shawano. She was an avid reader and gardener. She spent many hours canning the produce from her garden. She also loved to camp with her husband and children. Linda was an educated woman who loved to be constantly learning new things. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Her loving family will always cherish her memory.
Linda leaves four children, Tanya Steinbach, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, Jolene Steinbach, of Shawano, Steven A. “Pete” Steinbach Jr., and Sarah (boyfriend Andrew Ebbinger), of Shawano; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is further survived by relatives and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a grandson, Damian Ratliff.
A celebration of the life of Linda Steinbach will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials in the name of Linda Steinbach.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Virginia D. Miller, 95, of the town of Dupont, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.
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Virginia Mary (Drexler) Oesterreich, 87, of the Township of Matteson, Waupaca County, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass.
Virginia was born November 5, 1927, to the late Wenzel and Elizabeth (Sazama) Drexler in the town of Rolling, Langlade County, the youngest of four children. She had her First Communion and Confirmation at St. John’s Church, Antigo. Virginia met and later married Herman Oesterreich on May 23, 1945, in a double wedding ceremony with her brother Bernard and Viola Shepard at St. John’s Church, Antigo.
Virginia is survived by their six children, Kathleen Beilfuss, Clintonville, Elaine Berg, Westfield, Terry (Peggy), Clintonville, Elizabeth (Donald) Bovee, New London, Retired Chief Master Sgt. Wenzel (Debby), Haughton, Louisiana, David (Judy), Massachusetts.
Virginia and Herman lived on the Oesterreich family home farm at Aniwa in the town of Harrison, Marathon County, for 7 1/2 years, later moving to a farm on County Road C in the town of Matteson in October 1952. In 1956, Virginia and Herman were honored with the Farmer of the Year award, introduced as the family that pulled together as they were still milking cows by hand! After Herman’s retirement from the Waupaca County Highway Department, the home farm was sold to their son, Terry, and the couple built a new home nearby. Herman passed away on Sept. 9, 1999, and Virginia continued to live there until her death.
Virginia enjoyed her work on the farm and raising her family there. She loved working in her vegetable garden, where she grew everything they needed and canned the rest. She loved to go picking strawberries every year, and did so until very recently. It was with great pride when she could share her flower arrangements, grown from her very own perennial flower gardens, with her friends. Some of her favorite flowers were pansies, gladiolus, irises, sweet peas (also in her wedding bouquet) and roses, with asparagus greens as filler. Yellow roses were always her favorite; however there was not a flower she didn’t like.
Virginia was a lover of chickens her whole life through, always ordering new breeds of all kinds. She raised them for meat and eggs to bring in extra money to the farm and family. In 1960, she started still another hobby at which she was a natural—cake decorating. She would always bring the cakes for the neighbors’ birthdays, anniversaries, and even did wedding cakes, including her daughter Kathleen’s. Virginia received a rabbit on her fourth birthday, which started a love for rabbits. Years later her son Terry bought her a pair of registered New Zealand white rabbits, after which she started and continued her rabbit business for 27 years. She was very active in helping the 4-H groups around Shawano and Waupaca counties with their rabbits. Many knew her as the Rabbit Lady. Virginia won many awards, trophies and boxes of rosettes/ribbons in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota. She won a nationwide award for four consecutive years with her American chinchilla breed for class and fur. At times there were over 290 rabbits in the “Oesterreich Rabbitry.” Her favorites were the American chinchilla, Dutch, and English spots. Virginia was very proud in 1989 at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee where she won Best in Show with her black English spot senior buck out of 976 rabbits shown. In 1997, she was asked to make 17 ceramic rabbit trophies for the American Rabbit Breeders Association State Convention, a first for the event. Virginia was a lifetime member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Wisconsin State Rabbit Breeders Association and Fox Valley Rabbit Club. She also started the New Wisconsin American Chinchilla Rabbit Club in 1981, which she served as president.
Virginia also enjoyed embroidery work. In 1986, she started painting and dry brushing ceramic, specializing in animals and birds that looked very realistic. She also loved completing find-a-word puzzle books. Her passion in her later years was playing sheepshead or smear at the card parties at Clintonville and Marion senior centers. Many will miss seeing Virginia in her little red truck. Virginia was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville, where she was active with the Christian Mothers.
Virginia is survived by her six children, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Herman; her brothers, Wenzel Drexler Jr. and Bernard (Viola) Drexler; a sister, Elizabeth (George) Hunt; four son-in-laws, Jimmy Beilfuss, James Berg Sr., Richard VanNulad and Lawrence Kaiser.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville, with Deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call from 9 a.m. at the church until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Arbor View Gardens, E10540 County Road C, Clintonville, WI 54929
The Oesterreich family would like to thank ThedaCare At Home Hospice, Nancy Dionne, RN, Matt and Casey from Community Care, as well as all of the staff at Pine Manor Health Care Center for the great care they provided to Virginia during her short stay.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
An online guestbook can be found at eberhardtstevenson.com.
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Norman “Billy” Corn, 81, of South Branch passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born Jan. 1, 1933, to the late Gust and Elizabeth (Puckiew) Corn.
Norman married Christine Blau on Oct. 3, 1970. He owned his own business called Norm’s Roofing and Siding, where he was a carpenter working on roofing, siding and building houses. Norman loved being outdoors, fishing, cutting wood and being in the woods.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Corn; 10 children, Laurie (Irvin) Miller, of Gillett, Sherry Lachepelle, of Shawano, Norman Corn Jr., of South Branch, Twila (Todd) Pecore, of Shawano, Roger (Janella) Corn, of Neopit, Tammy (Donnell) Corn, of South Branch, Valerie (Reynold) Katchenago, of Neopit, Dean (Linda) Corn, of South Branch, Alison Corn, of South Branch, and Samantha (Arnold) Corn, of South Branch; siblings, Gloria Miller, June Corn, Jimmy (Clare) Corn, Donald (Diane) Corn, all of the South Branch and Keshena area; 33 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Gust Corn; a son, David Corn; and a brother and sister.
Visitation was held at Billy’s house in South Branch, N5630 Gus Corn Road, (715-799-3205) starting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at 1 p.m., with a prayer vigil held at the house on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Billy will be interred in St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Cemetery in South Branch.
Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
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Edward “Ed” F. Heideman, 93, of Clintonville, passed away one day shy of his 94th birthday on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.
He was dearly loved by his family.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family.
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Georgette Bernadine (Vigue) Wilber, 71, of Keshena, danced into the arms of her loved ones in heaven on Nov. 8, 2014. She was born on Feb. 8, 1943, to George and Theadora (Lyons) Vigue.
Georgette married Wilbur “Greg” Wilber on Aug. 11, 1962, and together they brought six children into the world. Georgette worked for the Menominee Indian Junior/Senior High School and the Menominee Indian School District as a bookkeeper and accounts payable clerk for 37 years until her retirement in 2008. Georgette helped revive the choir at St. Michael’s and was actively involved in the church activities throughout her life. She also enjoyed coaching volleyball while working at the Menominee Indian High School. She enjoyed going to her children’s and grandchildren’s musical events and playing cards with relatives.
Georgette is survived by her children, Antoinette (Mark) Osterberg, of Green Bay, Gregory, Ann and Catherine Wilber, all of Keshena, Margaret (Tim) Wilber, of Shawano, and a special niece, Victoria “Missy” (Brian) Minch, of Shawano. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, BreAnn (Tim) Schultz, Marcus Wilber, Darrell Webster, Maia Pecore, Mark and Kayla Osterberg, Joseph Moses, Brett and James Pecore, Austin Peach, Anthony Moses, Jazzlynn Oshkosh, AshleeRose Moses; six great-grandchildren, Mitchell Oshkosh, Lucas Schultz, Aurora and Izabella Wilber, Kylee and Ethan Schultz; numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur “Greg” Wilber; her daughter, Marie; her eldest grandson, BradLee; her parents, George and Theadora; and her siblings, Edward, Audrey and Chantel.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation was held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial was in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.
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Linda M. Steinbach, 63, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Monday morning, Nov. 10, 2014.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Thursday.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Steinbach family with the service arrangements.
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Adeline M. “Addy” Zander, 87, of Port Edwards, formerly of Shawano, passed away to her heavenly home with her family at her side Saturday evening, Nov. 8, 2014, at the Edgewater Haven Care Center in Port Edwards.
Adeline was born April 2, 1927, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Arnold and Hattie (Mielke) Raasch. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. On Sept. 24, 1949, Adeline was united in marriage to Alfred “Fred” Zander in Shawano. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Adeline was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her family. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed needle point, cross stitch, reading novels, spending time in her flower garden and most importantly, spending time with her family. Adeline just really enjoyed being a mom. She also had a fondness for dogs. She and Fred are former members of St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband, Fred, of Port Edwards; her two daughters, Carrie Zander (Ferlin-“Chip”) McKay, of Rudolph, and Nancy Zander Jaro (Gary) Jaroszewski, of Green Bay; four grandchildren, Matthew Long, Andy (Kirsten) Long, Ryan (Maria) McKay and Erin (Jon Wilson) McKay; eight great-grandchildren, Nick, Aidan, David, William and Jayda Long, Grace, Cameron and Jase McKay. An additional great-grandchild is due in the spring 2015. She is further survived by two nephews, Richard (Cindy) Raasch and Brian Raasch, and many other relatives and friends.
Adeline was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Arnold Raasch; two brothers, Vernon Raasch and Andre “Dickie” Raasch; as well as a nephew, Lynn Raasch.
A memorial service for Adeline Zander will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Jamie Brei will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott, at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
The family thanks the staff at Edgewater Haven and also Heartland Hospice for the compassion and care that Adeline received during her stay.
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Donna R. Arthur, 63, of Green Bay, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2014, at a local hospital. She was born May 16, 1951, in Shawano to the late Willard and Gwendolyn (Mickel) Martzke.
Donna attended Shawano High School, graduating in 1969. Following high school she obtained her LPN degree from Bellin College of Nursing. Donna married Charles Arthur on Feb. 19, 1972, in Shawano. She practiced nursing as an LPN her entire career. Donna was an active and faithful member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She loved the serenity of the outdoors and spending time with her family camping. Donna had a passion for cooking and making soup for everyone. She never made a “little” soup; it was always “a lot” of soup. Donna’s pride and joy was her family, especially the grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Charles, and their two children, Heather (Jeremy) Pyatskowit and Sarah (Justin) Engel, all of Shawano; two grandchildren, Tucker and Madeline Pyatskowit; three sisters, Sandy Wendorff, Shawano, Cheryl (Peter) Arthur, Seymour, and Hope (Michael) Peters, Keshena; three brothers, Darwin (Ardith Barnes) Martzke, Steven (Debbie) Martzke and Calvin Martzke, all of Shawano; her in-laws, Charlotte Arthur and Marsha Arthur, both Green Bay, Marilyn (Dale Wurt) Arthur, Milwaukee, Paula Arthur, Green Bay, and Jeff (Linda) Arthur, Saukville; many, much loved, nieces and nephews; her best friends, Bonnie and Larry Viste.
She was preceded in death by her in-laws, Victor and Mary Arthur.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue on Friday at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry St., after 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Greg Hovland officiating.
Online condolences may be expressed to the Arthur family at www.prokowall.com.
In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in Donna’s name.
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Georgette Bernadine (Vigue) Wilber, 71, of Keshena, danced into the arms of her loved ones in heaven on Nov. 8, 2014. She was born on Feb. 8, 1943, to George and Theadore (Lyons) Vigue.
Georgette married Wilbur “Greg” Wilber on Aug. 11, 1962, and together they brought six children into the world. Georgette worked for the Menominee Indian Junior/Senior High School and the Menominee Indian School District as a bookkeeper and accounts payable clerk for 37 years until her retirement in 2008. Georgette helped revive the choir at St. Michael’s and was actively involved in the church activities throughout her life. She also enjoyed coaching volleyball while working at the Menominee Indian High School. She enjoyed going to her children’s and grandchildren’s musical events and playing cards with relatives.
Georgette is survived by her children, Antoinette (Mark) Osterberg. of Green Bay, Gregory, Ann and Catherine Wilber. all of Keshena, Margaret (Tim) Wilber. of Shawano. and a special niece, Victoria “Missy” (Brian) Minch. of Shawano. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, BreAnn (Tim) Schultz, Marcus Wilber, Darrell Webster, Maia Pecore, Mark and Kayla Osterberg, Joseph Moses, Brett and James Pecore, Austin Peach, Anthony Moses, Jazzlynn Oshkosh, AshleeRose Moses; 6 great-grandchildren, Mitchell Oshkosh, Lucas Schultz, Aurora and Izabella Wilber, Kylee and Ethan Schultz; numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur “Greg” Wilber; her daughter, Marie; her eldest grandson, BradLee; her parents, George and Theadora; and her siblings, Edward, Audrey and Chantel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.
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Patricia A. Banker, 75, of Seymour, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, Oct. 31, 2014.
Patricia was born on Feb. 23, 1939, in Shawano and attended the Shawano schools, graduating from Shawano High School in 1957. Patricia worked as a homemaker for most of her life. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers.
She is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass for Patricia was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris was the celebrant. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Shawano.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano assisted the Banker family.
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Marcella E. Brady, 98, of Caroline, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Shawano.
The former Marcella Elizabeth Meyer was born on Dec. 19, 1915, in East Bristol to Frank and Theresa (Schafberger) Meyer. She graduated from Marion High School in 1934 and went on to Oshkosh State Teachers College, but an illness made her quickly give up the schooling. Marcella was united in marriage on Dec. 7, 1935, to Milton H. Hubert. She worked side-by-side with her husband at Tiny’s Tavern in Caroline. The couple had four children. Milton died after 30 years of marriage from cancer.
In 1968, Marcella married Ray Peterman from Caroline. After only 10 years of marriage, he passed away in 1978. While married to Ray she worked at the dance hall in Caroline and she even worked a few years at Marion Plywood. Marcella also wrote a column in the Marion Advertiser for many years about all the happenings in Caroline. On May 12, 1984, she married Bernard “BJ” Brady in Marion, and the couple enjoyed 16 years together cooking, making quilts and making wooden craft projects. Mr. Brady preceded her in death in 2000.
She was very proud to be a homemaker, a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. Marcella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion, where she sang in the choir and served as a reader. She was gifted to be able to play the piano by ear as well. Marcella liked cooking and baking, especially cakes, frostings, and breads from scratch. Another favorite on her list were the trips to Florida during the winter to visit her sister. She was an avid Packers, Brewers and Braves fan, but she always cherished going to a Caroline Cougars baseball game.
Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Briske, of Pella, Judy (Don) Blaese, of Appleton, and Jeanne (Harold) Schmidt, of Marion. There are nine grandchildren: Richard (friend Dotty) Briske, Robert (Lisa) Briske, Ronald Briske, Teri (Tom) Kerkhoff, Brian Blaese, Sheri (Bernie) Meintz, Scott (Robin) Schmidt, Shellie (Tim) Kemp and Stephanie (Adam) Gardner. There are eight great-grandchildren: Jason, Ryan, Ashley, Morgan, Brandon, Cameron, Ty and Tara. There are two great-great grandchildren: Addison and Rylie. She also is survived by several stepchildren, many stepgrandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; an infant daughter, Marcy; a son-in-law, Carl Briske; a grandson, Randy Briske; a granddaughter-in-law, Sharon Briske; two brothers, Peter and Philip; and five sisters, Anna (Weston) Frankow, Helen (Maynard) Lubutze, Mary (Alvin) Zimdars, Inez (Jim) Werner and Virginia (Pete) Peterson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion. The Rev. Patrick Lloyd will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
The family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at ManorCare Health Services but certainly a special thanks to grandson Ron for always taking the time to watch over grandma.
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Grayson L. Peters, unborn son of Stewart and Jenna (Waupoose) Peters, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Neenah.
Grayson is survived by his parents, Stewart and Jenna Peters, of Shawano; his half -brothers, Donavan and Jonathon; his grandparents, Shannon and Rosemary Tucker, of Middle Village, Leslie Peters, of Neopit, and Jamie Guzman, of Keshena. He is further survived by his great-grandparents, Jerry and Bernice Shawano, of Zoar, Davey Jean Peters, of Neopit, and Robert John Tucker, of Neopit; his aunts and uncles, Jared (Angel Summers) Waupoose, Jade (Nevada Webster) Waupoose, Shannon (Renai Penass) Tucker Jr., Brandi Waupoose, Tashina (Jordan Corn) Guzman, Styles Sechrist, Stallon Sechrist, Jamie Guzman Jr., Shanica Tucker and Kaylee Tucker.
Grayson was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Wayne Peters, his great-grandma, Violet Tucker, and his great-grandpa, Norman Waupoose.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Bryant and Tina Waupoose residence at N2095 Nanackoh St. in Middle Village on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, after 6 p.m. until the procession to the church.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Rate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yetDaniel Joseph Owen
Daniel J. Owen, 71, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Shawano. Born on Dec. 31, 1942, he was the son of the late Roger Owen and Dorothy (Grosskopf) Owen.
Daniel graduated from Shawano High School in 1961 and went on to work at Four Wheel Drive as a machinist. On Aug. 8, 1964, Daniel was united in marriage to Diane Montour. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, fishing, the Packers and Badgers. Daniel also liked old cars and attending various car shows. He loved going to his property on Moose Lake near Antigo.
Daniel is survived by his children, Jeffrey Owen, of Shawano, Kelly (Mark) Jahnke, of Oshkosh; four grandchildren, Nicole, Tucker and Tanner Jahnke, and Ashley Owen; his mother, Dorothy Owen, of Shawano; two nieces, Kathy (Don) Lealiou and Terri Oettinger, both of Green Bay; his former wife, Diane; and many other relatives and friends.
Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Roger, and his sister, Lee Ellen Owen-Kliest.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
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