Shawano Area Obituaries
Lorraine A. Grosskopf
Lorraine A. Grosskopf, 93, of Shawano, passed away Monday morning, July 21, 2014, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Violet E. Tucker, 75, of Neopit passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, in Green Bay.
Violet was born in Keshena on Feb. 21, 1939, to the late Mary Jane (Askenette) and Dennison James Sr. On Feb. 2, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Tucker. Violet loved spending time with her family, especially at the “James Gang” lake lot. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, trips to the Menominee Casino and Resort, gambling, riding in the woods, relaxing on her deck and camping. She was in a sewing circle in Neopit and was a talented seamstress who made blankets for all of her beloved grandchildren. Violet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert J. Tucker; her children, Robert (Marissa) Tucker, of Cecil, Kevin (Jana) Tucker, of Shawano, Roberta “Sister” (Edward) Reiter, of Neopit, Danny (Sue Ellen) Tucker, of North Dakota, Shannon (Rose) Tucker, of Middle Village; her grandchildren, Dallas, Ryan, Allen, Lucas, LeAsah, Reinlyn, Keri, Jennifer, Kevin, Kristofer, April, Jonathan, Manihsaeh, LeTisha, Violet, Mariah, LaToya, Corey Jr., Danny Jr., Todd-Michael, Brian, Omaha, Calvin, Walker, Shanica, Kaylee, Jade, Jenna, Brandi, Jared, Shannon Jr.; 45 great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Karen (Cliff) Wilber, of Shawano, Melvin “Mousie” (Sherry) James, of Keshena, Gordon (Leona) James, of Keshena, Robert “Bobby” (Ruth) James, of Oshkosh, Anthony “Smelly” James, of Shawano, Diane (John “Lunchie”) Boivin, of Neopit, David (Bridgette) James, of De Forest, Stanely “Bull” (Patricia “Patty”) James, of South Branch, and Glenda (Dale) Kaquatosh, of Keshena.
She is also survived by her foster children, Michelle Waukau, Wendell Corn, Leslie Corn, Bridgette Peters, Gaynelle Peters, Deedee Lyons, Darnelle Lyons and Josh Madosh.
She was preceded in death by her son, Corey Tucker Sr.; her parents; brothers, Dennison “Tonto” James, Marvin “Joe Brown” James and Richard James; as well as her mother-in-law, Aurelia (nee Dodge) Husek; and a nephew, Joe James.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation began at the Tucker residence, W6542 River St., in Neopit on Monday, July 21, 2014, at 6 p.m. and continues until the procession leaves for the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all staff at St. Vincent Hospital and Maple Lane Healthcare Center for all they did for Violet.
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Alvin W. Christ, 96, of Gresham, passed away July 21, 2014, in Shawano. He was born in Gresham on Sept. 26, 1917, to the late Arthur and Anna (Stuebs) Christ.
In April of 1942, Alvin enlisted in the Army, where he served in Normandy, northern France and Central Europe, and was trained in bomb disposal. On Oct. 20, 1948, Alvin was united in marriage to Jeannette Hildebrandt. They made their life together in Gresham, where he worked at Gresham Utilities for over 50 years. Alvin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham and the Gresham American Legion Post 390.
Alvin is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Pat) Gallenberger, of Appleton; his son, Bruce (Nicole) Christ, of Gresham; his grandchild, Patrick M. (Sara) Christ; his great-grandchildren, Anthony, Ciarra and Nathanial; his sister, Gladys Christ, of Apalachin, New York.
Alvin is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette, on May 4, 2014, his parents; his brothers, Art Jr., Harvey and Kenneth; and his sisters, Lorraine, Irene and Vi.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Thursday, July 24, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and again Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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John D. Stears, 96, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014.
John was born on Jan. 28, 1918, to the late Trevor and Nellie (Woodruff) Stears in Cadillac, Michigan. He married Geraldine Stewart on March 21, 1964. John served in the U.S. military for 33 years, retiring from the U.S. Army Reserves on Jan. 28, 1978. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge in La Crosse, Ocala, Florida, and Mason Woods Lodge 368, Cecil. While living in Florida he joined the Scottish Rite and the Shriners.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Stears, of Shawano; a son, John (Rheta) Stears, of Wabasha, Minnesota; two daughters, Pam (Bill) Weil, of De Forest, and Sandi (Jim) Beitzel, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Kristen Maule, Erin Keeley, Bill Weil and Eric Weil; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sally Workinger.
He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Memorial services will be held in the near future at Mason Woods, Cecil.
Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.
Family requests memorials please be given to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.
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Skip Anderson, 78, of Shawano, finished his earthly journey on Sunday, July 20, 2014.
Skip was born July 28, 1935, in Shawano to the late George “Pat” Anderson and Edna (Sperberg) Anderson. On Dec. 27, 1958, he was united in marriage to Sharon Jones. He served in the military from 1959 to 1961 with a stay in Germany. Skip worked for Phoenix Door from 1965 to 1994 when he transferred with Co-pay Door, where he worked until retirement in 1997.
Skip enjoyed the simple things in life, including his dogs, Max and Sadie, NASCAR, fishing, hunting and word circles. He was also an avid puzzle maker. His handyman skills were a help to his family and many others in the Shawano area. Skip also enjoyed making outdoor furniture for his family. Skip will be remembered as a giving man who always put his family first and enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His love for Christmas, family functions and generous spirit will live on with the family he leaves behind. Skip’s devout faith in Jesus gave him the strength to endure his illness, knowing he would begin a new heavenly journey.
Skip is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Sharon; three children, Bobbie (Tony) Rasmussen, Kim (Mike) Ihrcke and Pat (Jodi) Anderson; seven grandchildren, Eric Ihrcke, Jonni Rasmussen, Nicole Anderson Weinberger, Sari Ihrcke Brady, Patrick Anderson Tuma, Olivia Anderson and Jesse Rasmussen; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is further survived by two sisters, Gwen Zippel and Barbara Kardules, and four sisters-in-law.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the River Valley Church, located at 5th and Franklin streets, Shawano, with the Rev. Dan Taylor officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church by Shawano American Legion Post 117. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for SAFPARC and the River Valley Church Community Outreach Programs.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Richard Sarnwick of Riverside Clinic, Dr. Mindy Frimodig of ThedaCare, Shawano Community Hospice, with a special thank you to Betsy, and to Evergreen Nursing Home. Your care for Skip was above and beyond.
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Charles P. Smith, 88, of Madison, who served five terms as state treasurer, died July 12, 2014, in Madison.
Smith was born in Chicago, lived with his family in Oconto and moved to Madison in 1940. He enrolled in the United States Marines after graduating from Madison West High School in 1944 and served in the South Pacific and Okinawa, where he was wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Smith became involved in politics during the 1960s, working with the Dane County Democratic Committee. He ran for state treasurer in 1968 before winning the race in 1970. He served as state treasurer until 1991. He was defeated for a sixth term in November 1990 by then-Republican northeastern Wisconsin state Assemblywoman Cathy (Cate) Zeuske, a Clintonville native and Shawano High School graduate.
Smith remains today as the longest serving leader of the Wisconsin Treasury in state history.
Smith was active in the Democratic Party for many years, serving as a delegate at the 1972 Democratic National Convention for George McGovern, in 1980 for Ted Kennedy and in 1984 for Gary Hart.
He served on the board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Madison and the Wisconsin Special Olympics.
Smith is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernadette (Carroll) Smith, whom he married in Milwaukee; and three children, Steven Smith, Megan Smith and Haley Smith. A son, Charles P. Smith Jr., died in September 2006.
A funeral Mass will be held at noon Tuesday, July 22, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison.
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Arlene M. Anderson, 82, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 17, 2014, at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano, where she had been rehabilitating from a recent injury.
Arlene was born Jan. 17, 1932, in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Wesolowski) Patoka. Arlene attended St. Ignatius Catholic Grade School and later Mercy High School in Milwaukee.
Arlene had been employed at Advanced Salvage in Milwaukee for several years and later became the business manager at Transport Truck in Milwaukee.
Arlene was united in marriage to Kermit “Kurt” Anderson on April 8, 1970, in Milwaukee. Following their marriage, the couple split their time between Milwaukee and Shawano. They eventually moved to Shawano permanently in 1980. Her husband, Kurt, preceded her in death on July 18, 2005.
She loved visiting with her family and friends, knitting and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, especially Brett Favre.
She is survived by her brother, Edward (Pat) Patoka, of Hartford, and a sister, Marceda (Jim) Stellmacher, of Markesan. She is further survived by her loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Patrick Patoka.
A gathering of relatives and friends to remember and celebrate the life of Arlene Anderson will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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Sonja J. Stewart, 75, of Tigerton, passed away July 18, 2014, after a courageous battle with gastric cancer and end-stage liver disease. She was able to remain at home, cared for by her children, till the time of her death.
Sonja was born at home in the town of Fairbanks, Shawano County, on Jan. 27, 1939, the youngest of twin girls born to the late Charles and Gertrude (Bernarde) Butts. Each of the twins weighed over 7 pounds at birth. Sonja graduated from Tigerton High School in 1956, and attended Green Bay Badger Business College. Her first job was with Zwickey & Zwickey Attorneys at Law and Spearbreaker Insurance.
Sonja was united in marriage to Robert J. Stewart Sr. on Aug. 6, 1960, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Tigerton. After living in Whitcomb and Ladysmith for a short time, they eventually settled on the farm where Sonja was born and would raise seven children, as well as beef cattle. During that time, she was a 4-H leader for 17 years, and as the children got older, she was employed as an insurance agent with Clabough Insurance for 31 years. When the children were grown, she became a Hospice volunteer and gave end-of-life care to others for 24 years.
Sonja was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, where she served on the parish council, was a CCD teacher, worked confirmation retreats for eight years, participated in Koinonia retreats and belonged to the Catholic Council of Women serving funeral dinners. She was currently serving on the finance council, and was a volunteer at the Homme Home for Catholic Mass each Friday. She was also a member of the Tigerton Historical Society. In 2009, she was inducted into the Tigerton High School Alumni Wall of Fame for Preserving School History/Community Service. Her interests included her family, raising beef, dancing, playing cards, deer hunting, genealogy and local sporting events.
She will be lovingly missed by a daughter, Susan (Roger) Blumreich, of Shawano; sons, William (Amy), of Bonduel, Daniel (Julie), of Bevent, Robert Jr. (Dawn), of Dubuque, Iowa, Edward (Heather), of Tigerton, Paul (Kris), of Tigerton, and Peter (fiancée Shannon Rosenow), of Birnamwood. There are 19 grandchildren: Brian (Laura), Christa, Jeffrey, Travis, Bryce, Jacey, Jack, Simon, John, Kit, Jessica, Stephanie, Ashley, Trevor, Teagon, Tyler, Jacob, Allison and Caitlin. There are three stepgrandchildren, Brittany Bodart, Cassie and Cayla Rosenow. and one great-grandson, Austin Blumreich. Sonja is also survived by her twin sister, Sandra Jones, of Shawano.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert (Bob), on Feb. 24, 1986; a brother, Charles (Buddy); a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Roger Meisner; and a brother-in-law, William Jones.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Patrick Lloyd will officiate and burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the church with Rosary at 8 p.m. The visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.
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Arlene M. Anderson, 82, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 17, 2014, at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano.
Arlene had been at Birch Hill rehabilitating from a recent injury.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced Saturday.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Mary K. Evans, 72, of Shawano, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Appleton.
Arrangements are pending with Cremation Society of Wisconsin.
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Mary Lorenz Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Born in Shawano, she had lived in Cranford, New Jersey, for many years before moving to Yardley, Pennsylvania, seven years ago.
Mary received a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked as a sweater designer for Oak Hill in New York. In more recent years, she had her own sweater business, Real Wear, which had a very large group of loyal customers whom she was very fond of. For 30 years, Mary enjoyed singing and performing with the Copper Penny Players.
She was predeceased by her parents, John and Thelma Lorenz.
She is survived by her three children, Liza Burns, Kathy Rittwage and John Burns Jr. She is also survived by her four beloved grandchildren, Billy, Tommy and Rachel Rittwage and Tracy Landon, and her former husband, John R. Burns.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Charcoal restaurant in Yardley.
Arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood, New Jersey.
Memorial gifts in Mary’s memory may be made to Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
For additional information or to express condolences, please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com.
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June M. DuFrane, 87, of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Bethany Home, Waupaca. She was born on June 23, 1927, in the town of Pella, Shawano County, the daughter of the late Paul C. and Adelia (Dordel) Gruetzmacher Sr.
June was raised in the Embarrass area. On April 18, 1953, June married Edward DuFrane at the United Methodist Church, Clintonville. The couple had lived in Clintonville all of their married life. June worked at Thimke Jewelers and later Bohl Jewelers until retirement. Mr. DuFrane preceded his wife in death on May 21, 1980, after 27 years of marriage.
June’s hobbies included traveling, socializing at the local casinos and supporting nonprofit organizations, including the Marion Lions Club, by selling their raffle tickets. All with her companion, Verlyn Scheider, for many years. She also was a member of the VFW Post 664 Auxiliary of Clintonville and the United Methodist Church, Clintonville.
Survivors include her special friend and companion, Verlyn Scheider, Waupaca; sister, Velda Olson, Embarrass; brother, Paul (Marie) Gruetzmacher Jr., Clintonville; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Adalia Olson and Barbara Sawall, Clintonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward, her sister, Duaine, and her brothers, Vilas and Melvin Gruetzmacher.
Graveside memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family with the arrangements.
An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
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Stephen J. Kupsky, “Tailgunner Papa,” 58, of Gresham, died on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Born on Sept. 29, 1955, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Eldon and Inez (Gebert) Kupsky.
Stephen grew up in the Bonduel area and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1973. Steve served in the Vietnam era as a weapons mechanic for the United States Air Force. On Dec. 31, 1977, Steve was united in marriage to Mary Zoglman. He worked as a truck driver as well as a truck driver instructor who owned and operated his own truck. In his free time he enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers, and was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bonduel.
Steve is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Lorin (Rodney) Ketchum, of Gresham, and Bridget (James LeHouiller III) Kupsky; sons, Scott (Cassandra) Kupsky, of Green Bay, Jonathan Kupsky, of Gresham, and Kyle (Briana) Kupsky, of Green Bay; “extra son,” Les Welch; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rayna, Lorelei, James, Elia and Evelina. He is further survived by his siblings, Carol (Walt) Matzek, Susan Kupsky, William (Kathy) Kupsky; a sister-in-law, Mary K. Kupsky; and his best friend, Jim “Ace” Mueller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Kupsky.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. Saturday until time of service.
Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family requests any truck driver who would like to honor a lifelong driver who loved his trade to join in a convoy rolling past St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bonduel at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, “horns a blowin’.”
During visitation and after the service, there will be a video camera set up. The family would like to ask visitors to please share some of your memories of Steve, so that they are never lost and can be always shared with his grand babies.
Per request of the family, no latex balloons.
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Henry James Waupekenay, “Hammerin’ Hank,” 55, of Keshena began his journey home on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. He was born Oct. 22, 1958, in Keshena, son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Neconish) Waupekenay.
On Dec. 21, 1995, Henry was united in marriage to Kathi Loomis. Henry really loved hanging out with his family and friends. In his free time he enjoyed many things, including playing slots, fishing, hunting, fixing cars, watching wrestling, shooting pool and the occasional game of cribbage with his brother-in-law.
Henry is survived by his wife, Kathi; six sons, James (Jennifer) Waupekenay, Nathan Waupekenay, Daniel Loomis, Andrew (Jolene) Waupekenay, Hank Waupekenay and Hunter Peters; two daughters, Christine Waupekenay and Vicki (Rick) Waupekenay; four sisters, Shelby (Leslie) Kaquatosh, Catherine Waukau, Mary (Eugene) Jorgenson and Janet (Rosalio) Vital; four brothers, Gordon Waupekenay, David (Beth) Waupekenay, Theodore (Terry) Waupekenay and Steve (Kathy ) Waupekenay; and his 11 greatly loved grandchildren. He was looked up to by his many nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed by all, including those on the Quarter bus.
He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers, Robert and Bernard; a brother, Joseph; a sister, Patricia; and a great- nephew, Gerhardt Enno.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at the Waupekenay residence, 1444 Hickory St., in Middle Village with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 16, 2014, after 5 p.m. and will continue until time of services on Friday.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Jane Barbara Pankow, 92, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Shawano. Born in Leopolis on Feb. 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James and Tillie (Pickas) Aschenbrenner.
On June 24, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold R. Pankow. Jane worked numerous jobs throughout her life. She worked at canning factories, at Hotz Manufacturing, at Weber Veneer and Plywood, and as a waitress. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Jane was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her.
Jane is survived by her granddaughter, Jodi Pankow, of Amherst Junction, and her sister-in-law, Carol Aschenbrenner, of Shawano, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Jerry in infancy and David; her parents; two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Roy Rinehard officiating. Visitation was on Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Rita Miriam Connahvichnah, 65, of Keshena, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. Born on Feb. 20, 1949, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Louise (Mahkimetas) Peterson.
On July 3, 1970, Rita was united in marriage to Roderick Connahvichnah in Chicago. The couple started a family and lived in the Chicago area for 16 years before moving to Keshena. Rita worked as an aide in the special education department for the Menominee Indian School District for 25 years before retiring earlier this year. She enjoyed playing Bingo and slots whenever she had the chance. Rita was a wonderful woman with a great sense of humor, and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family.
Rita is survived by her husband, Roderick Connahvichnah Sr.; her children, Wayne (Carol Madosh) Connahvichnah, of Neopit, Rod (Maria) Connahvichnah Jr., of Shawano, Sosaeh (Colleen Waukechon) Connahvichnah, of Keshena, Louise (Jerry) Waukau, of Keshena, Chode Olsen, of Shawano; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Norman (Helen) Peterson, of Keshena, Roy (Linda) Peterson Jr., of Keshena; her sisters, Lucille Surprise, of Green Bay, Annette LaTender, of Neopit, and Amber (Romy) Johnson, of South Branch. She is further survived by an uncle, Marvin Kaquatosh, of Chicago, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charlie Peterson; and two sisters, Evelyn Peterson and Alice Newton.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Connahvichnah residence, N353 Pine Meadows Road, in Keshena on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 7 p.m. until the time of services on Saturday. Burial will be at the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Keshena.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Shirley Ann Welcing, 79, of Bonduel, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. Born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Clara Meyer.
On June 12, 1954, Shirley was united in marriage to Raymond Welcing Sr. Shirley was very active in the community of Bonduel. She helped at the Bonduel Civic Association, the Fourth of July celebration and the Legion Auxiliary. Shirley was an active member of St. Martin’s Church in Cecil, where she helped with church activities. Shirley loved camping and camped in all lower 48 states. Most importantly, she loved her family and her dogs.
Shirley is survived by her children, Raymond Welcing Jr.; Nancy Welcing and her children, Christopher (Carlene) Martens, Matthew (Jessica) Martens, Kathryn (Jacob) Leeman, Michael (special friend, Elena) Martens, Andrew, Timothy, Jonathan and Nathan Martens; Brenda (Randy) Polzin and their son, Bradley Polzin; Christine (Markius Sr.) Bahr and their children, Markius (Alicia) Bahr Jr., Bradley (Angela) Bahr, Tricia (William Graf) Bahr, Jennifer Bahr; Michael (Katherine) Welcing and their children, Brandon (Heather) Martens, Hollyann (Jesse) Terrones, Mikayla Welcing; James (Kathy) Welcing and their children, Jeremy Staniforth and Erin Welcing; Daniel (Cornelia) Welcing and their children, Annalena, Lukas and Joshua Welcing; Joseph (Karen) Welcing and their children, Taylor and Danielle Welcing; Mark (Ashley) Welcing; great-grandchildren, David, Autumn, Lily, Austin, Melissa, baby Martens, Isabella, Brayden, Charlotte, Malcolm, Kass, Rylee, Keaton, Riana, Tessa, Alex, Morgyn, Kadyn, Caden and Chloe; and special pets, Oreo, Brandi and Mylo.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sr., her parents, siblings and grandson, Cordero.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday July 25, 2014, at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, July 25, 2014, from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in the St. Martin’s Catholic parish cemetery.
Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dean William “Beaner” Moesch, 79, of Shawano, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Dec. 27, 1934, in Laona, he was the son of the late Harvey and Bernice (Schultz) Moesch.
Dean enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean Conflict. On May 14, 2014, he married Karen Marcks. Dean loved horseback riding and enjoyed going to the Shawano Civic Center to read the paper and talking on his cell phone.
Dean is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, Debbi (Jeff) Berkhahn, of Green Bay, Dean H. (Lou Ann) Moesch, of Cecil, Dawn (Kraig) Knueppel, of Cecil, David (Mary Jo) Moesch, of Oneida; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth “Pete” Moesch, of Shawano; sisters, Annabelle Hertzfeldt, of Shawano, Jackie (Richard) Abel, of Zachow, and Mary (Bill) Schoenike, of Shawano, brother-in-law, Lee (Bonnie) Marcks, of Waukesha; sister-in-law, Barbara (Mike) Wendt, of Irma; and several nieces and nephews.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jim Hertzfeldt.
Private family services with military rites by Shawano American Legion Post 117 will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Marty Black officiating.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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E. Thomas Dennison, 77, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was born to Earl and Clara (Hedtke) Dennison, on Feb. 12, 1937, in Bear Creek.
Tom graduated from Bear Creek High School. In 1956, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Tom married Hilda Turnquist on Dec. 23, 1967, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greenwood. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends on Shawano Lake.
Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Hilda; sister, Mary (Larry) Colassacco; sisters-in-law, Cora (Larry) Solberg and Florence Dennison; brothers-in-law, Chet (Susan) Turnquist and Ed (Brenda) Turnquist; along with his nieces and nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, Robert (Grace) and John; and mother- and father-in-law, Carl and Evelyn Turnquist.
The family would like to thank Lori, Frances and Nick for all their wonderful home care given to Tom.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 6118 County Road M, Elk Mound, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Pastor Hal A. Schroeter will officiate. Interment will be in the Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Eau Claire American Legion Post 53.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice.
Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.lenmarkfh.com.
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Jeremiah “Jerry” Burr, 84, of Gresham, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Embarrass. Born on Sept. 26, 1928, in Gresham, he is the son of the late Louis and Mary (Gardner) Burr.
Jerry enlisted in the Army on March 5, 1948, and served in both Korea and Japan for which he received three Bronze Stars. He liked cars and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Jerry is survived by two sons, Jerry and Keith “Porky” Burr, of Gresham; five grandchildren, Misti, Taylor, Shae, Diondre and Sahara; two great-grandchildren, Brystal and Blake; sisters and brothers, Leona Bowman, of Gresham, Burdette Burr, of Green Bay, Donna Bork, of Gresham, Jeremiah “Woody” Davids, of Bowler, Robert (Georgia) Burr, of Green Bay, and William (Patricia) Burr, of Gresham.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gordon, Ralph “Doc”, Boyd, Bud, Louis; and sisters, Berga, June, Sidney and twin sister Jeanette Christopherson
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday July 14, 2014, at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Morgan Siding with the Rev. Roy Rinhard officiating. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church until time of service. Burial will be at Red Springs Cemetery with military rites by Mohican Veterans and Gresham American Legion Post 390.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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