Shawano Area Obituaries
George S. Babino
George S. Babino, 54, of the town of Bear Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting his family.
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Eleanor Martin, 82, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. She was born on March 4, 1932, in the town of Seneca to the late Louis J. and Sophronia (Doxtator) Hammer.
On Aug. 2, 1948, Eleanor was united in marriage to Harvey Martin, who preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 2000.
Eleanor is survived by her children, Jahne Martin, of Tacoma, Washington, Carol Doxtator, of Weston, William Martin, of Dodgeville, Darwin Martin, of Bowler, Lisa (Neal) Stevens, of Gresham, and Amber (Steve) Strasburg Belzer ,of Jefferson; 16 grandchildren, Grant, Roy, Schyler, Sophie, Shane, Sydney, Kenneth, Dayland, Chevy, Shannon, Lavender, David, Richard, Veronica, Ronni and Andy; many great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Lois (Mel) Siim, Brenda Curtis, Wayne (Cheryl) Malone and John Malone.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; four children, Greg, Robert, Mary and Sandra; one grandson, B.G.; and siblings, Donna, Velma and Otho.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, from 1-4 p.m. at the Red Springs Town Hall.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mary L. Thyssen, 84, Minocqua, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, with her family at her side. She was born in De Pere on March 18, 1930, to the late Michael and Luella (Miller) Houle.
Mary married Edward Thyssen in 1949. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1991. She was loved by many because of her kind and gentle soul. Mary had a deep love for children and flower gardening. She loved wildlife and her many pets. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughters, Debby Thyssen, Sandy Slade, Linda “Pepper” Ebert, Vicki Kmiecik and Patti Brown; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Thyssen; infant son, Edward Michael; sister, Mildred Houle; brother, Carl Houle.
Family and friends may call at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. There will be a family service at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences are welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com
The family extends a special thank you to K-Care in Minocqua for the loving care you provided throughout the years.
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Delores May Wasserford, 85, formerly of Lyndhurst, passed away on Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2014, at Maple Lane Health Care Center in Shawano, where she had been a resident for the past three years.
Delores was born at home on May 1, 1929, in Shawano County, a daughter of the late John F. and Esther C. (Ruppenthal) Page. She attended country schools and later graduated from Gresham High School. Following school, she worked as a waitress, cook and bartender. She married John Wasserford in 1965 and lived in Brown Deer, later moving to Milwaukee. While living in Milwaukee, Delores was a manager of a George Webb restaurant.
John Wasserford preceded her in death in 1991 while the couple was living in Reno, Nevada. Delores retired following his death and moved to Indiana to live with her daughter, Vicky. She moved back to Shawano in 1995. Delores loved to travel.
She is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Vicky and Charles Gauger, of La Porte, Indiana; two grandchildren, Keith (Erica) Gauger and Jennifer (Todd) Conrad, both of La Porte, Indiana; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale (Helen) Page, of Shawano; and a sister in-law, Georgia May Page, also of Shawano. She is further survived by several nieces and nephews.
Delores was preceded in death by two brothers, Fritz and Dean Page, and two sisters, Connie Hustari and Joan Kessen.
Funeral services for Delores Wasserford will take place on Friday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano. James Lonick, lay minister of prayer, will officiate. Interment will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, on Monday, Sept. 22, at 11:45 a.m. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Walter W. Erdmann, 62, of Marinette, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014.
Walter was born in Shawano on May 9, 1952, to the late Roy and Elaine (Hopper) Erdmann. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1970. Walter enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam. Walter enjoyed his visits with the veterans and playing cards with them, many times bringing his dog, Candy, with him. Walter’s favorite things were playing horseshoes, shooting pool, playing cribbage and having big campfires. Walter was also a Packers, Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers fan. His biggest enjoyment was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Walter is survived by: his children, Cassie (Mark) Erdmann, Derek (Devan) Erdmann, Kerri (Tony) Erdmann; grandchildren, Darcie, Desirae, Silica, Larry, Scott, Nastacia, Shaka, Scott and Brianna; great-grandchildren; sisters, Cherie (Ward) Peterson, Lynette (Ken) Mueller, Suzette (Rene) LeBlanc and Kathleen Daly; brothers, Ronald (Vivian) Erdmann, Philip (Carol) Erdmann, Keith (Elvita) Erdmann.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Allen, and his sister, Annette.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church by Shawano American Legion Post 117. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dolores M. Boyum (nee Wrobleski), 87, of Waterford, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at The Cottages Assisted Living in Shawano on Sept. 10, 2014.
Dolores was born in Greenbush, Minnesota, on Feb. 13, 1927. On March 17, 1950, she married Philip C. Boyum in Milwaukee. In her early life, Dolores worked at Globe Union and later at Sta-Rite for many years. Dolores loved her family very much, and she enjoyed gardening.
Dolores is survived by her two children, Christine (Danny) Ready, of Shawano, and Kenny (Marie) Boyum, of Waterford; three grandchildren, Tracy Young, Shawn (Denise) Ready and Kyle Ready; eight great-grandchildren, Jeanna, Kyle, Andy, Jace, Jersy, Marty, Taylor and Blake; one sister, Mildred (Russell) Boneck; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Philip; two sisters, Helen and Janet.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mealy Funeral Home, 225 W. Main St., Waterford.
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Dennis L. Cairns, 70, of Bonduel, died at home on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, having lived a lifelong journey with Type I diabetes since childhood. Born on July 15, 1944, in River Falls, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Florence (Cornwell) Cairns.
On Aug. 28, 1965, Dennis was united in marriage to Karen J. Hart in Menomonie. Dennis stayed active as a member of the Masons, a perpetual member of Black River Falls Lodge No. 74, serving as past master in Evergreen Lodge No. 93, Stevens Point, and a current member of Masonwoods Lodge No. 368, Cecil. He was an active member of the Bonduel Snowmobile Club and Our Savior Lutheran Church in the town of Lessor. Dennis was the village president of Nelsonville and a volunteer for the Nelsonville Fire Department. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, visiting his uncle’s cabin, and watching NASCAR, the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Karen; his sons, Brian (Kris) Cairns, of Krakow, and their children, Dalton and Drew, Brett (Aya) Cairns, of Waterford, and their children, Angela and Ashton; three sisters, Barb (Art “Bucky”) Wells, Pam Beckett, of Portage, and Vicky Nelson, of Dane. He is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Thank you to Evergreen Care Center, Heartland Hospice staff and Bonduel EMS for their generous and compassionate care of Dennis and their support to Karen.
A visitation gathering will be held before the service at 9:30 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 19, 2014, at Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roland Lindeman officiating.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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On Sept. 14, 2014, we lost our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Scott passed away very unexpectedly while visiting family in the Madison area.
Scott was born on July 29, 1986, in Washburn to Daryl Warren and Linda (Ekholm) Brend. Scott grew up and attended school in Bowler, where he excelled in sports and academics. He lettered in football, baseball and basketball. Scott attended Lakeland College, where he played baseball for the Muskies. He was currently employed with RR Donnelley as a technical assistant.
On June 21, 2013, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Danielle Wallace. On May 7, 2010, Scott and Danielle welcomed their beautiful twins, Riley James and Hailey Mae. The twins were his whole world; he was very proud of them and loved them with all of his heart.
He had a passion for fishing and spent his free time enjoying the sport. When he wasn’t on the water, you could find him on the diamond, umpiring, playing baseball and excelling at softball.
Survivors include his wife, Danielle; twins, Riley James and Hailey Mae; mother, Linda (Curt) Brend; father, Daryl (Karla) Warren; siblings, Valerie (Andy) Bovre, Brooke-lyn Warren and Mitchell Warren; stepsiblings, Renae (Royal) Byre and Randy Brend; grandparents, Wilner Ekholm and Leon and Susan Warren; mother-in-law, Kelly Snethen; brother-in-law, Michael (Maggie) Wallace; sister-in-law, Jayme Ferris; grandmother-in-law, Suzanne Snethen; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Kathleen “Honey” Ekholm and Ruthanne Stibbe; father-in-law, David Wallace; grandfather-in-law, Rex Snethen.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay, with Pastor Earl Vorpagel III officiating.
To leave a message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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Elinor I. “Nonie” Strong, 93, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. Born on Aug. 29, 1921, in Brillion, she is the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lambordena (VanHolls) Richter.
On Sept. 3, 1940, Elinor was united in marriage to Harry J. Strong, who preceded her in death. Elinor was president of the Clintonville VFW in 1952 and was the worthy matron twice for the Clintonville Chapter Eastern Star. Elinor loved playing horseshoes and cards, especially poker and May I, which she taught to all of her grandchildren. She was feisty as ever yet always lovable. Elinor was always there to lend a helping hand if needed. Her favorite saying was “My way or hit the highway!”
Elinor is survived by her children, Carol Sandberg, of Appleton, Penny (Robert) Popp, of Shawano, and Thomas “Tom” (Sandra) Strong, of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Elinor was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her parents; son-in-law, Marvin Sandberg; five sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Breed Cemetery at a later date.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Manor Care.
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Sanford K. “Butch” Hoffman, 76, Shawano, formerly of Gresham, began his Eternal journey returning to his Father in Heaven on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, after a brief but terminal illness.
Born on Jan. 30, 1938, Herman Township, Shawano County, Sanford was the son of the late Alexander and Selma A. (Heins) Hoffman.
He was united in marriage to Carol M. Otto on Aug. 30, 1958. On Oct. 8, 1968, he and his family were sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His dear wife, Carol, preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 1993.
Butch is survived by his five children, Kurt F. (Lori) Hoffman, Green Bay, Brett A. (Susan) Hoffman, Shawano, Heidi (Patrick) Pleshek, Gresham, Patrick (Diane) Hoffman, Shawano, Bonny Harding, Shawano. Sanford was the proud “Papa” to 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister, Evelyn Bohl; brothers, Clyde (Carol) Hoffman, Delbert (Kathleen) Hoffman and Dan (Sue) Hoffman, sisters-in-law, Shirley Hoffman, Iris (Jerrold) Bents, Diane (Edward) Sleger; brothers-in-law, Dale (Lisa) Otto, Tim (Sheila) Otto, Stan Otto and Bruce Otto. He was “Uncle Butch” to countless nieces and nephews. Butch will also be missed by a circle of very choice friends.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents; father- and mother-in- law, Harry and Mabel Otto; brothers, Omer and Glenn Hoffman; daughter-in-law, Tina Hoffman; brother-in-law, Alex Bohl; and sister-in-law, Clara Otto.
Butch was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in many capacities, including branch president of the Lyndhurst Branch from 1972-1978 and president of the Wausau District from 1982-1986. He was currently serving as Boy Scout committee chairman of Troop 3033 in the Shawano Ward. He was very generous with his time and resources in the furthering of his faith.
The Hoffman brothers are longtime owners and operators of Hoffman Transit Co. of Gresham. They also own Hoffman Wood Fiber in Tilleda. Butch was gainfully employed as president and CEO of the fiber plant for the past 30 years. He oversaw the development and was responsible for much of the growth and sustainability of the business.
Butch enjoyed traveling and spent many summers touring the country on his motorcycle. He especially enjoyed his trips to the West Coast and Rocky Mountain scenic areas in the U.S. and Canada. Another pastime was downhill skiing. He skied many of the renowned ski resorts in the Rockies and most of the ski resorts in the upper Midwest.
Butch will be remembered as a humble, loving and compassionate man who ministered to countless people. He has left a legacy of love and great example to his ever-growing posterity. There are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gresham with Bishop Newell Haffner officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Memorials can be directed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the Perpetual Education Fund.
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Delores M. Wasserford, 85, formerly of Lyndhurst, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2014, at Maple Lane Health Center in Shawano, where she had been a resident for the past three years.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Thursday.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Albert A. Voelz Jr., 79, of Tigerton, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Born on Jan. 20, 1935, on his family dairy farm, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Amanda (Reinke) Voelz Sr.
Albert graduated from Bowler High School and later went on to technical school in Wausau, where he earned his associate degree in drafting. He farmed on the home farm and also worked at Graphic Services in Wausau as a draftsman. Albert was united in marriage to Dorothy Arneson, who preceded him in death in 1966. Lucky enough to find love again, Albert was united in marriage on Jan. 30, 1981, to Rhonda Suehring.
Known by his friends as “Nookie” and later as “Pa,”he was an excellent wood builder, and made many things with wood. More than anything, he also loved spending time with his family.
Albert is survived by his wife, Rhonda Voelz, of Tigerton; his children, Charlene Eastman, Carolyn (Steve Paiser) Voelz, Shirley Voelz, Jacqueline (Steve) Beyer, Leroy (Sherry) Voelz, James (Theresa) Voelz, Amanda (Andy) Mussehl and Jason (Nicole) Voelz; his stepchildren, Michele (Dan) Appelbaum, Jeff (Pam) Suehring, Scott (Dottie) Suehring, Melissa (Mike) Kohn; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He is further survived by his sister, Myrtle James, and many nieces and nephews.
Albert was preceded death by his first wife, Dorothy Voelz; his parents, Albert E. and Amanda Voelz; his sisters and brothers, Grace Sabatke and her husband, Elmer, Ruth Ashenbrenner and her first husband, Gabe, and second husband, Alfred Kuhn, Marvin Voelz and his wife, Norma, and, LeRoy Voelz, in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Tilleda.
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Etta Mae Steinke, 66, of Tigerton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
Etta Mae Ida Steinke was born on Dec. 2, 1947, in the town of Germania, Shawano County, to Harvey and DeVera (Kriesel) Steinke. After graduating from Tigerton High School in 1965 she went on to complete beauty school. Etta Mae was employed as a beautician at Joan’s Beauty Salon, Wittenberg, for 14 years. Her parents owned and operated Steinke’s Bar in the town of Germania, where she helped out with cleaning. Etta Mae also worked several other jobs over her career, including Wausau Insurance for some time, then in the office at Tigerton Lumber Company, as a receptionist with the Tigerton Clinic, and as a machine operator at Federal Mogul in Wausau for close to 15 years.
Etta Mae was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was active as a Saturday School teacher, served as secretary on the church council and volunteered as a money counter. She cherished all of her cats and dogs throughout the years, liked working on different craft projects, and always enjoyed listening to country western music and polka dancing. Etta Mae was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan and she would also decorate her home for every season of the year. She loved the outdoors, spending time outside whenever possible, even helping her brother make firewood.
Survivors include one brother, Marlin (Kathy) Steinke, of Tigerton; a niece, Jodi Steinke, of Wittenberg; and a nephew, Todd (Sandy) Steinke, of Shawano. There are three great-nieces, Callie (Brandon) Hirsch, Courtney Rosenow and Corine (Ray) Sonnenberg. There is a great-great-niece, Abby, and a great-great-nephew, Alex. She is further survived by an aunt, Elaine Kurth, of Wausau, many other relatives and friends.
Etta Mae was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate, and inurnment will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
The family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at Homme Home for the excellent care provided to Etta Mae. A special thanks also to Rev. Uttenreither for being there for all of her spiritual needs.
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Carl “Sonny” E. Zehren, 72, of Shawano, formerly of Clintonville, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.
“Sonny” was born on Dec. 31, 1941, in the township of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, the son of the late Aloysius and Pearl (Zellmer) Zehren. He later attended Bear Creek Schools. Sonny served three separate terms in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era: from 1961 until 1964, 1966 until 1969 and from 1970 until 1973. After his discharge from the service, Sonny worked at various jobs, including Plexus in Appleton and later at Wal-Mart in Shawano. His hobbies included anything outdoors such as hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed watching the World Wrestling Federation, western and war movies, and appreciated “red heads.” Sonny was a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Shawano and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his daughter, Karahlee P. (“Blue”) Zehren, Neenah; grandchildren, Alivya and Mariah Zehren; stepgrandchildren, Aimee, Levi and Kain Zehren; sister-in-law, Barbara Zehren, Bear Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin daughter, Kelly; sister, Rose Hoekstra; and two brothers, Clarence “Babe” and John in infancy.
A memorial prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by members of the DAV, American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664 of Clintonville.
An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
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Pamela A. Polley, 60, of Tigerton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Pamela Ann Polley was born on Oct. 8, 1953, in Tigerton to Edward and Ada (Omitt) Polley.
In 1971, she graduated from Tigerton High School. In 1978, Pam was united in marriage to Donald Dankmeyer; the couple separated in 1997. She worked as a cook and baker at the Old Village Café in Tigerton for many years. Pam also did babysitting of numerous children for some time and always loved kids, especially a little girl named McKenzie. She moved to North Carolina in 2000, where she met Blair, and a few years later the couple returned to Tigerton.
Pam was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. Pam liked to decorate her home for the holidays. She was an excellent cook and baker, and she enjoyed spending time with family and her dog, Molly. She also liked to watch NASCAR and support her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Pam will be remembered most as a caring person with a wonderful sense of humor.
Survivors include her significant other, Blair Doak, of Tigerton, and two sisters, Sally (Bruce) Matson-Herrmann, of Wittenberg, and Sharon Dedolph, of Tigerton. There is one sister-in-law, Doris Johnson, of Wittenberg. She is further survived by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Edward “Hard Rock” Johnson and Roger Polley, and two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Matson and Lee Dedolph.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate, and inurnment will be at Evergreen Rest Cemetery, Elderon. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
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Sanford “Butch” Hoffman, of Gresham, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.
Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
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Dolores Ruth Westphal, 87, formerly of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Shawano.
Dolores R. Westphal, the daughter of the late Julius and Edna (Krueger) Simon, was born on Dec. 25, 1926, in the town of Angelica. On Sept. 14, 1946, she was married to Alfon Westphal at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel.
Together they farmed for nearly 50 years, while raising a family in faith. She was active in Ladies Aid and 4-H, and spent many hours embroidering cherished keepsakes. Even after being bound to a wheelchair, she retained her positive attitude, measured by the effect she had on those around her. To the LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League), she was affectionately known as The Stamp Lady. She was a published poet, and a pillar of faith to those who knew her.
Dolores is survived by her children, Sharon (David) Strehlow, of Green Bay, Maxine (Robert) Schmidt, of Green Bay, Andrew (Annette), of Shawano, and Paul (Michelle), of Minneapolis; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Westphal, of Green Bay; nine grandchildren, Eric, Tami, Rodney, Stacy, Rachel, Matthew, Michael, Brittany and Miranda; fifteen great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and in-laws, Iann Simon, Kap (Maurice) Westphal, Marian (Ted) Kupsky and Darlene Westphal.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfon; a daughter, Jane; a son, David; sisters, Ethel, Hazel and Mabel; brothers, Harold and Lester.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, town of Washington, W4496 County Road E, with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Family and friends may call on Saturday at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at St. Paul Church Cemetery, town of Washington.
The family would like to thank Tender Hearts, Birch Hill Care Center and Theda Care Hospice for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, Dolores requests donations be sent to LWML or the Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Pamela A. Polley, 60, of Tigerton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.
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Etta Mae Steinke, 66, of Tigerton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Homme Home of Wittenberg.
Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.
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Elaine E. Gagnow, 83, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Manor Care in Shawano. She was born July 29, 1931, daughter of the late Oscar and Meta (Madison) Gagnow.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cicero. Elaine retired from Bronson Electronics and enjoyed playing cards, embroidering, word puzzles and tending bar.
She is survived by her sister, Ila Mae Gipp, Shawano; brother, Darvin (Dorothy) Gagnow, Seymour; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and sister-in-law, Marcella Gagnow.
Preceded in death by her brothers, Orville and Robert, and infant brother, Marvin; four sisters, Arlis, Violet, Beverly and Darlene.
Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cicero, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating. Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Cicero. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cicero.
A special thank you to the staff of Manor Care in Shawano and Heartland Hospice for all your care and concern.
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