Shawano Area Obituaries
Thomas G. Hansen
Thomas G. Hansen, 62, of Cecil, formerly of Racine, passed away on Aug. 9, 2014. Born on Nov. 13, 1951, in Franksville, he was the son of the late Quinten and Georgia (Rhode) Hansen.
Thomas spent most of his life working in the Racine area and moved to the Cecil area upon retirement. Tom loved nature and enjoyed feeding the birds. He also had a special place in his heart for his cat, Jack.
Tom is survived by his friend and life partner, Julie (nee Voigt) Hansen; his brother, Mike (Joan) Hansen, of Colorado and Arizona; his sister, Bonnie (Lee) Ganski, of Rosholt; a niece, Jenny (Rob) Long; as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dr. Lawrence Ferdinand Heise passed away Aug. 10, 2014.
He was a general practitioner for 50 years in the communities of Tigerton and Clintonville, and Hardy, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister and daughter Gretchen.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; four daughters and their spouses; and 37 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tigerton at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in honor of Dr. Heise to the Audubon Society or medical research.
Pisarski Funeral Homes of Stevens Point & Plover are assisting the family with arrangements.
For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.
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James Edward Wolfarth, 62, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Madison. He was born on April 6, 1952, in Whittier, California, to Kathryn (Ohrwall) Wolfarth and the late Edward Wolfarth.
On Aug. 27, 1976, he was united in marriage to Patsy Pennington. James enjoyed boating, motorcycles and playing poker. What James loved most was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pat; his children, Erika (David) Betz, James Klier, Tanya (Sergio) Romero, Christina Wolfarth, Michael (fiancée Ashley) Wolfarth; 16 grandchildren; his mother, Kathyrn Wolfarth; one sister, Jeanne (William) Martin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at the Hope Community Church in Shawano with the Rev. Randy Oss officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church Friday. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano.
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Arthur “Art” A. Meisner, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Cecil on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. Surrounded by family, he relinquished the earthly life fraught with pain to accept his new and everlasting life.
Art was born in Green Bay on Sept. 22, 1937, to the late Arthur R. and Emma (nee Beilfuss) Meisner. Art and his parents moved from the town of Lessor to Cecil in 1941. Art was an avid outdoorsman who very much enjoyed the hunting and fishing that his beloved Conover in Vilas County afforded. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, of which he was so proud. Cultivation of raspberries was another hobby of Art’s. Many people have enjoyed the fruits of this hobby. Art was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in the town of Washington.
Art is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane (nee Moede); children, Mary (Richard) Ruehle and Thomas Meisner; grandchildren, Sarah (Tim) Schmalz, Mariah Ruehle (friend, Andy), Nathan and Zachary Meisner; siblings, Roger (Kathleen) Meisner and Janice (Thomas) Papendorf. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jonathan Paul Meisner, and a sister, Marilyn, who died in infancy.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, town of Washington, W4496 County Road E, Bonduel, with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at Appleton Highland Memorial Park in Appleton.
Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.
The family members wish to thank all of the health care workers who have aided the family and touched their lives over the past several years. Special thanks to all staff members of Shawano Medical Center, Green Bay Oncology, St. Vincent Hospital, the center for Wound Care at St. Vincent Hospital, Manor Care West of Green Bay and Unity Hospice.
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James R. Sell, 80, of Gresham, formerly of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. Born on Jan. 30, 1934, in Appleton, he was the son of the late Harry and Sophie (Rusch) Sell.
Jim married Sharon on Feb, 7, 1976. Jim was a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Hermansfort. Jim was the owner/operator of Sell Tree Transplant in the Fox Valley and worked for the Fox River Mall as grounds supervisor for many years. Jim enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, woodworking, fishing, socializing and working on projects in his shop. He was known around Captain’s Cove Resort as “a man that would help anyone,” and loved to give “50-cent tours” on his golf cart. He was “always around” on that cart, usually with his beloved dogs (Lucky and Baby-Girl-Lucy) by his side. The day that he died, he had been out sharing vegetables from their garden with the neighbors. He was loved by so many, and he will be sadly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sharon, and sister Betty Edwards, Appleton; children, James Sell, Rebecca (Robin) Keddell, Ed (Leah) Howard, Dan (Bonnie) Sell, Bill (Kari) Sell, Debbie (Rick) Chosa, Jamie (special friend) Sell, Tom Howard and Brenda (Jerry) Tyler. Jim also is survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Sophie Sell; infant brother, Harry Sell; brother-in-law, Roger Edwards; mother-in-law, Kit Ryan; and many uncles and aunts.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hermansfort with the Rev. Roland Golz officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be directed in Jim’s name to Captains Cove Memorial Wall, Gresham.
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Vernon L. Ainsworth, 79, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, in Appleton. Born Oct. 29, 1934, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Henry and Pauline (DeSwarte) Ainsworth.
On Aug. 17, 1963, Vernon was united in marriage to Betty Thimke in Shawano. Together they made their home on his family farm, which was established in 1898. Vernon worked on the farm until retirement in February 2014. Besides working on the farm, Vernon served as district director for 24 years at Equity Livestock Co-op. He was the board chairman for the town of Waukechon for 17 years and on the Shawano County Board for over 29 years. Vernon was a very active member and leader of the United Methodist Church in Shawano. Besides being busy with all of those duties, he was also a part of the Historical Society, the FFA Alumni and the Volunteer Fire Department. He loved planting seeds, watching them grow, attending auctions and watching the Green Bay Packers.
Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Betty; his children, Mark (Patricia) Ainsworth and their children, Ashley, Dustin, Courtney and Brett; Paul (Wendy) Ainsworth and their children, Alyssa and Nicole; Susan (Steven Arndt) Ainsworth and her children, Jacob (fiancée Hayley), Derek and Leah; Christopher (Nichole) Ainsworth and their children, Isabella and Avery; his brothers and sister, Kenneth (Audrey) Ainsworth, of Cape Cod, Gordon (Margie) Ainsworth, of Bonduel, Phyllis Ward, of Powell, Ohio, Crystal (Dr. Herb) Sandmire, of Green Bay, Pauline (Bob) Buchner, of Alpena, Michigan, John (Margie) Ainsworth, of Shawano, Patricia (Tim) McGuire, of San Jose, California, and Peggy (John) Bastar, of Shawano; and many nieces and nephews.
Vernon is preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Dan Ward.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at the United Methodist Church of Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano from 4-8 p.m. and again on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In February of this year, his sister asked “When are you going to stop working and do what you want to do?” Vern’s reply was “Maybe I am doing what I want to do.”
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Vernon L. Ainsworth, 79, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, in Appleton. Born Oct. 29, 1934, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Henry and Pauline (DeSwarte) Ainsworth.
On Aug. 17, 1963, Vernon was united in marriage to Betty Thimke in Shawano. Together they made their home on his family farm, which was established in 1898. Vernon worked on the farm until retirement in February 2014. Besides working on the farm, Vernon served as district director for 24 years at Equity Livestock Co-op. He was the board chairman for the town of Waukechon for 17 years and on the Shawano County Board for over 29 years. Vernon was a very active member and leader of the United Methodist Church in Shawano. Besides being busy with all of those duties, he was also a part of the Historical Society, the FFA Alumni and the Volunteer Fire Department. He loved planting seeds, watching them grow, attending auctions and watching the Green Bay Packers.
Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Betty; his children, Mark (Patricia) Ainsworth and their children, Ashley, Dustin, Courtney and Brett; Paul (Wendy) Ainsworth and their children, Alyssa and Nicole; Susan (Steven Arndt) Ainsworth and her children, Jacob (fiancée Hayley), Derek and Leah; Christopher (Nichole) Ainsworth and their children, Isabella and Avery; his brothers and sister, Kenneth (Audrey) Ainsworth, of Cape Cod, Gordon (Margie) Ainsworth, of Bonduel, Phyllis Ward, of Powell, Ohio, Crystal (Dr. Herb) Sandmire, of Green Bay, Pauline (Bob) Buchner, of Alpena, Michigan, John (Margie) Ainsworth, of Shawano, Patricia (Tim) McGuire, of San Jose, California, and Peggy (John) Bastar, of Shawano; and many nieces and nephews.
Vernon is preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Dan Ward.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at the United Methodist Church of Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano from 4-8 p.m. and again on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In February of this year, his sister asked “When are you going to stop working and do what you want to do?” Vern’s reply was “Maybe I am doing what I want to do.”
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Gerald Arlen “Jerry Waub” Waubanascum started his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday evening, Aug. 7, 2014, in Shawano.
Jerry Waub was born on Jan. 30, 1953, in Keshena, a son of the late William Sr. and Mary Ann (Waupoose) Waubanascum. He was employed as a certified caregiver in Menominee County.
Jerry Waub was a member of Big Drum and an avid outdoorsman. He loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews.
Jerry Waub is survived by one daughter, Sawneeque “Nixi” Kuehl, of Shawano; three grandchildren, Ava, McKenna and Ethan; two brothers, Alfred (Rose) Waubanascum and William “Junior” (Kathy) Waubanascum, both of Neopit; one sister, Frances Kakwitch, Middle Village; special nephews, Aldo Waubanascum, Carl Waubanascum, Dana Madosh, Gerald Boivin Sr., Bill Waubanascum and Louis Kakwitch, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Jerry Waub was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Norma Boivin, Janet Sechrist and Renita Waubanascum; and three brothers-in-law, Donald Boivin, William Sechrist and Randall Madosh.
Traditional funeral services for Jerry Waub will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Ceremonial Building in Zoar. John Teller will officiate. Interment will be in the Zoar Burial Grounds. Relatives and friends may call at the Ceremonial Building in Zoar after 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, until the time of service on Sunday.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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David S. Craven, 52, of Clintonville, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, Aug. 7, 2014, at his residence.
David was born March 23, 1962, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late James D. Craven and Dagmar Valeria Snelson. He attended school in South Carolina, later moving to Texas with his family. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, Texas, with the class of 1980. David started driving truck right after high school and had been employed at Hoffman Transit in Gresham for over 12 years, retiring in 2007. He was an avid fisherman and loved to spend time with his grandkids.
David is survived by his loving wife, Tina Rhinehardt, of Clintonville; three children, Jennifer (Blake Prenot) Hull, Preston Hull and Stephanie Leese; four grandchildren, Serenity, Alexander, Payton and Lillian; brother, James Earl Platt, of Charleston; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and several aunts and uncles.
A gathering of relatives and friends to remember and celebrate the life of David S. Craven will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano.
Memorials for David are preferred at gofundme.com/DavidsDream.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Nellie A. Kessen, 91, Birnamwood, died on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Bohlman Manor, Birnamwood, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on Jan. 27, 1923, in the town of Rosendale, Fond du Lac County, the daughter of the late William “Fred” and Clara (Wegner) Pietz.
Nellie was raised on the Pietz family farm and was the youngest of 12 siblings. On Aug. 10, 1940, Nellie was united in marriage to Harris Kessen in Birnamwood. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2007. The couple worked at Ladish Drop Forge Co., Cudahy, making war materials during World War II. They then moved to Bowler and farmed the Kessen home farm, and also owned and operated Kessen’s Restaurant and Bar, Bowler.
She was an excellent cook, enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her friends. Nellie was also an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan. She was a good and faithful servant, and enjoyed reading her Portals of Prayer daily.
Nellie was a full-time homemaker, mother and grandmother, and will be missed.
Survivors include four sons, the Rev. Clifford (Audrey) Kessen, Tigerton, Larry (Cathy) Kessen, Birnamwood, Richard (friend Pam Daffron) Kessen, Eland, and Tom (Deb) Kessen, Birnamwood; seven grandsons; one granddaughter and numerous great-grandchildren.
Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings and a daughter-in-law, Pamela Kessen.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. The Rev. Matthew Christians will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, town of Almon, Shawano County. Visitation will be on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.
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Carlyle “Sonny” G. Reeck, 74, of the town of Pella, Shawano County, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at the Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.
“Sonny” was born on Sept. 2, 1939, in the town of Dupont, Waupaca County, the son of the late Emil and Cora (Thompson) Reeck. He was raised in the town of Dupont, where he attended Pioneer School. The Reeck family later moved to Clintonville.
Sonny was married to Janice Vande Ven at the Ascension Lutheran Church, Navarino. The couple resided in the Township of Bear Creek. On his own, Sonny moved to Clintonville. On Feb. 16, 1993, Sonny married Karen Eckley in Shawano. The couple moved to the town of Pella, where they have lived since.
Sonny worked for 17 years at the Marion Body Works, 10 years at Hartley Controls, Appleton, and then 10 years at Arrow Cast in Shawano until retirement. His hobbies included fishing and training and driving draft horses. He was a member of Grace Family Church, Marion.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Karen; sons, Dean (Mary) Reeck, Clintonville, Dale (Karen) Reeck, Bear Creek; daughter: Dawn (Dave) Harbath, Clintonville; stepchildren, Kaye Kangas, Oshkosh, Rebecca Van Buren, Marion, Kent (Megan) Van Buren, Cambridge, Matthew Van Buren, Shawano; three grandchildren, Katie, Miranda and Sierra Reeck; sisters, Shirley Vande Ven, Clintonville, Sandy (Richard) Hidde, Clintonville; brother, Gerald (Bernice) Reeck, Clintonville; brother-in-law, Robert (Rosemary) Eckley, New London; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, John Vande Ven.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Kelly Loken officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service.
An online guest book may signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com
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Nellie A. Kessen, 91, Birnamwood, died on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Bohlman Manor, Birnamwood.
Arrangements are pending at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood.
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David A. Kulinski, 48, of Gresham, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Born on June 2, 1966, in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Florian Kulinski and JoAnn (Schlueter) Kulinski.
David resided in several places, including Cecil, Stevens Point and El Paso, Texas. David was a friendly person and enjoyed helping out his neighbors and friends. He loved everything about motorcycles, and put that love and talent into repairing and racing cycles.
David is survived by his daughter, Laice Firkus, of Plover; his mother, JoAnn Kulinski; his brothers, Don (Becky) Kulinski, who is his twin, of Stevens Point, and Tom (Julie) Kulinski, of Waukesha; his sister, Beth (Craig) Stark, of Dallas, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Florian Kulinski.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
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Patricia E. Perez, 76, of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Sept. 10, 1937, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Deer) Pocan.
Patricia was united in marriage on Feb. 6, 1965, to Louis Perez. Patricia enjoyed going to the casino, but more than anything, she loved spending time with family and friends. She welcomed everyone into her home.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Louis Perez; her daughters, Penny (Ron) Barczynski and Rhiannon Lyons; her sons, James (Charla) Lyons Jr., Kevin Lyons, Louis (Michelle) Perez Jr., Kerry Lee (Mary) Perez and Kenneth (Dena) Perez; 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Eilleen Burriss, Davey Jean Peters and Fairyal Pocan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ricky Lyons; grandson, Patrick Perez; sister, Janet Lyons; and brother, James Pocan.
Visitation will be at the Perez residence located at W3523 Keshena Falls Road, Keshena, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, until 4 p.m. Friday.
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John A. Michalowski, 64, of Clintonville, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2014, at his residence. John was born on March 20, 1950, in Bolton, England. He was the son of the late Jan and Elena (Lekstutyte) Michalowski.
As a young boy, John moved to Wisconsin, where he attended Horlick High School in Racine. He worked for a few years at Green Manufacturing in Racine and was united in marriage to Liliane “Lee” Anthofer on Oct. 11, 1977. In 1980 the couple moved to the Cloverleaf Lakes in the town of Belle Plaine, where they operated a tavern called The Raven for a few years. In the early 1990s, John became employed with Marion Body Works in Marion and worked there until 2007. John enjoyed fishing and trap shooting in his younger years as well as collecting coins, listening to music and playing drums.
Survivors include his wife, Liliane “Lee” Michalowski, Clintonville; stepson: Steve Anthofer, Clintonville; brother, Frank (Mary Anna) Michalowski, Mount Pleasant; nephews, Brian (Kristy) Michalowski and Nathan Michalowski; and great-nephews, Matthew and Andrew Michalowski.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Jan Michalowski and Elena Retzer, and his stepfather, Sam Retzer.
A memorial service will be held for John on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with Deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for John may be directed to the humane society.
An online guestbook can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
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Gary R. Stevens, 50, of Bowler, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, from injuries sustained on his 2014 Ultra Classic Motorcycle. He was born Nov. 18, 1963, in Janesville, the son of Ralph Stevens and Elsa Church.
Gary was an adventure enthusiast and thrill seeker who liked his toys. He was a great guy who could make friends with anyone, and he could light up a room with his big laugh and knee slaps. Nothing was more important to Gary than his family, especially his two daughters, who were everything to him.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Serena (Trever Gondeck) Stevens and Sienna Stevens, both of Shawano; a grandson on the way; his dad, Ralph (special friend Marie) Stevens, of Orlando, Florida; his mother, Elsa (Arnold) Kosbab, of Bowler; his brothers and sisters, Ginger Stevens, Scott (Sandra) Stevens, Brian (special friend, Pam) Stevens, Shawn (Lory) Stevens, Chris (Vicki) Stevens, all of Bowler, Arnold Kosbab II, of Wausau, Elisa Kosbab, of Bowler, Wanonah (Johnny) Spencer, of Antigo, Sarah (special friend, Josh) Kosbab, of Antigo, Scott (Tanya) Kosbab, of Oneida, Tsilos Kosbab, of Wausau, and Tammy Kosbab, of Rhinelander. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham and then at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Telka N. Novak, 68, of Oneida and Bowler, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Shawano. Born on May 28, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Rebecca (Schuyler) Ninham.
Telka was united in marriage to Robert J. Novak on Aug. 5, 1994. Telka was a certified nursing assistant for the Ella Besaw Center. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Morris, where she served as a visitation volunteer. Telka loved sewing, quilting, baking and singing karaoke at Anna John Nursing Home.
Telka is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Rita (Warren) Reiter, David (Diane) Schuyler, Becky (Jimmy) Schuyler, Oscar (DeAnna) Schuyler, Teresa (Jon) Schuyler, Todd Schuyler, Tony (Linda) Novak, Cynthia Novak and Cheryl (Robert) Espitia; 34 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ann Ness, Debbie Ninham, Regina (Todd) VandeHei, Nona Cottrell, Cletus (Marion) Ninham, Vernon Ninham, Sam (Roberta) Ninham, Leland (Rebecca) Wigg-Ninham; and sisters-in-law, Alice Ninham and Marlene Ninham.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Clyde, Harold, Harlan and John.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Morris with the Rev. John Hielsberg officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
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Edna Dea Knight died peacefully at Vista Grande Assisted Living Residence in Cortez, Colorado, on Friday, July 25, 2014. She was born the daughter of Cy and Mattie (Kirkland) Jones in Hughes County, Oklahoma, on Feb. 13, 1928.
Edna will be greatly missed for her great capacity for love, her unshakable faith in God and her infectious sunny disposition. Her loving care for all around her will be long cherished. Edna loved being a wife and mother, and particularly loved sewing clothes, gifts and treasures for friends and family.
One of 10 children, Edna is survived by her son, Mika Phillips, daughter-in-law, Judith Swain, of Dolores, Colorado; son-in-law, Roman Wunrow, of Cecil; sisters, Mary Jo Davis, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Sharon Admire, of Nacona, Texas; niece, Wanda Aultman, of Lexington, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Kim and Sam Phillips; and two special friends, Doris Priem and Joe Brown, of Shawano.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie Knight; two sons, Thomas Phillips and Johnnie Knight; her daughter, Golda Wunrow; two granddaughters, Christie and Cathy Wunrow; brothers, Howard, Wayne and Cecil Jones, Jimmy, Willie and Richard Gregg, and Donald Baker.
Cremation has occurred, and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where she will be buried in the family plot.
More information is available at Ertelfuneralhome.com.
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Melvin G. Schroepfer, of Antigo, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at his home. He was 71 years old.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1942, in Antigo, a son of late Melvin and Alice (Hoecherl) Schroepfer. He married Peggy Nicholson on June 8, 1963, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
Mr. Schroepfer was employed at Mortenson Brothers Trucking and Verne’s Auto before becoming self-employed in 1979. He was the owner and operator of Backyard Body Shop. His passion in life was working on old cars and was proud to pass his passion on to his family. He was a “Ford” man. He will be remembered for his generosity; he would do anything for anyone without asking for anything in return.
In addition to his wife of 51 years, survivors include three daughters, Shelley (Dale) Doucette, of Antigo, Christy Fay, of DeForest, and Janice Teal, of Antigo; three sons, Ron (Vicki) Schroepfer, of Bonduel, Carl (Jana) Schroepfer, of Antigo, and Tony (Jessica) Schroepfer, of Antigo; nine grandchildren, Sarah Doucette, Sam and Nikki Fay, Kyle, Shawn and Aaron Teal, Colton, Jacob and Caysen Schroepfer; two sisters, Darlene (James) Royea, of Milwaukee, and Mary (Douglas) Graves, of Antigo; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lu (Richard) White and Patsy (Richard) Nonnenmacher, both of Antigo; and a brother-in-law, Tom Arndt, of Lily.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Eldridge.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo with the Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation was Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
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Beatrice M. Gipp, 94, of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Racine. Born in Cecil, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Hattie (Schutt) Galleske.
Beatrice was united in marriage to Wilbert Gipp at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Wilbert preceded her in death in 1994. Beatrice loved flower and vegetable gardening. She was a homemaker extraordinaire and loved canning, cooking and baking, especially her cookies and pies. She also liked making homemade candy.
Beatrice was a kind person who loved spending time with her family. She was a great mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family.
Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Kathy Peck, of Madison, and Cindy (James) Carleton, of Racine; her grandson, Jordan Peck, of Madison; her sister, Helen (Hiram) Joslin, of Green Bay; and her brother, Raymond (Ardyce) Galleske, of Shawano; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert; her parents; her sisters, Dorothy (Clarence) Baumgarten, Frieda Galleske; her brother, Edward Galleske; and brothers-in-law, Merle, Wallafred and Edward (Minnie) Gipp.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada and the Rev. Randall Poppe officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Hospice Alliance or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Harmony Commons Assisted Living and Hospice Alliance for the wonderful care given to Beatrice.
“One day at a time.”
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