Shawano Area Obituaries

Jason P. Dickelman, 35, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on April 7, 1979, in Green Bay, the son of Randy and Jane (Porter) Dickelman.

Jason was raised in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1998. On Feb. 10, 2006, he married Sara Shondel in Shawano, where the couple continued to live until 2007 when they moved to Clintonville. Jason worked at Marion Body Works, Klein Coatings, Clintonville, Alliance Industries, Waupaca, and was currently working on being certified through Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, in small engine repair.

Jason enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and watching sports on TV, especially football. He was an active volunteer with the Head Start Program in Clintonville. Jason was very family oriented and will be missed and remembered as a loving husband and father who enjoyed and cared for his family.

Survivors include his wife, Sara, and their sons, Lucaz, Logan, Liam and baby Dickelman expected in January; parents, Randy and Jane Dickelman, Shawano; sisters, Jennifer (Michael) Eggert and Hailey, Bonduel, Jaime (Kevin) Zastrow and Kyle, Bonduel; mother-in-law, Jodee (Richard) Pahl, Shawano, and her mother, Arlene Reeves, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Emily Shondel, Shawano, Eric (Kim) Reeves, Marion; paternal stepgrandmother, Bonnie Dickelman-Cannon, Shawano; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Devin Eggert; his maternal grandparents, Sylvester and Katherine Porter; and his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Marian Dickelman.

Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Family of Christ Assembly of God Church, 600 S. Main St., Clintonville, with the Rev. Richard Vanman officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jason’s family.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting his family with the arrangements.

An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

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Arnold George Krause Sr., 87, of Shawano, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton after a short battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 18, 1926, in the town of Wescott, he was the son of the late William and Irma (Baldock) Krause.

Before graduating from Shawano High School, Arnold enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for two years during World War II. On Sept. 5, 1947, he was united in marriage to Anne Belle Moede in Shawano. The couple made their home and raised their family in the Shawano area, where Arnold worked as a millwright at Badger Milk Plant. After the milk plant went on strike, he went to work at the Shawano Paper Mill, retiring in 1987 after 35 years. Arnold was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill, where he was an elder and enjoyed singing in church and hearing the word of God. He was also a member of the Shawano VFW. Arnold loved all sports, including hunting, fishing and stock car racing, especially Jimmy Johnson. He was also an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan and enjoyed watching the games. Most of all, Arnold loved his family with all his heart, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne Belle; his daughter, Candice Lee Dettlaff, of Oshkosh; six grandsons, Timothy (Wendy) Krause, Jason Krause, Erick Dettlaff, Jesse Dettlaff, Andrew (fiancee, Julie) Krause, Zachery Krause; three great-grandchildren, Joshua (fiancee, Nicki) Krause, Shanna Krause, Allie Krause; a sister-in-law, Audrey Krause; and many nieces and nephews.

Arnold was preceded in death by his son, Arnold Gordon Krause Jr; his parents; four brothers, Kenneth, Clifford, Edwin, Victor; three sisters, Esther Zdiartek, Dorothy Uelman, Rachel Karcz; and a half-brother, Clarence Meisner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill in the town of Richmond with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with military rites conducted by Shawano VFW Post 2723. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Jason P. Dickelman, 35, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

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Clara D. Witz, 90, of Clintonville, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Pine Manor Nursing Home, Embarrass.

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Myra (Kolitsch) Baylor passed away at her home in Berkeley, California, on May 31, 2014, at the age of 93. She was born in Appleton on Sept. 30, 1920, to the late Anton and Bertha (Bainbridge) Kolitsch.

Myra attended Lawrence University and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then received her master’s degree from Columbia University. Myra was a librarian and retired from the University of California-Berkeley after 37 years in 1984. Myra enjoyed lawn bowling, which is where she met her husband, Bob. After retiring, Myra volunteered for Friend of the Library. She enjoyed spending many vacations with her family on the bay in Little Suamico.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Baylor; brothers, Anthony, Paul and infant Francis; sisters, Catherine and twin Therese and Juanita (Skenandore) Kolitsch.

She is survived by her stepson, James (Patricia Finnigan) Baylor, Martinez, California; grandson, Jeff Baylor, Chico, California; granddaughter, Colleen Van Outrive, California; nieces and nephews, David Kolitsch, Shawano, Kenneth Kolitsch, Little Suamico, Barbara Kolitsch, Howard, Toni Kolitsch, Appleton, Louis Kolitsch, Tennessee, and Carrie Sell, West Virginia.

The burial for Myra will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Appleton on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 2 p.m.

The family would like to thank Sutter Home Health Care and Susan Anderson for the care provided in the past two years.

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Shirley Mae Buckley Villeneuve, 81, former resident of Devon Court, widow of Romeald Charles “Bud” Villeneuve, died Friday, June 20, 2014, at Emeritus at Hawthorne Inn in Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Chicago on Dec. 23, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Chester W. and Stella Sims Buckley.

Mrs. Villeneuve was a homemaker who loved her family and will be remembered as a gifted seamstress that would often make clothes for her family. She will also be remembered for baking homemade cookies for family and friends. A native of Chicago, Mrs. Villeneuve also resided in Lansing, Illinois, Shawano, Newport Richey, Florida, Greenwood, South Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina. She attended North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood.

Surviving are a daughter, Gail Behrendt, and husband, Wayne, of Greenwood; a son, Mark Villeneuve, and wife, Becky, of Park Ridge, Illinois; two grandsons, Kyle Behrendt and wife, Lauren, of Greenville, and Davis Behrendt, of Charleston, South Carolina; one granddaughter, Rachel Villeneuve, of Park Ridge, Illinois; two brothers, Dr. Chet Buckley and wife, Joyce, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Jim Buckley and wife, Carole, of Moreno Valley, California; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and Tony Caputo, of West Chicago, Illinois; and a cousin who was raised as a sister to Bud Villeneuve, Linda Zack, of Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Burial will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery in the town of Wescott. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Side Baptist Church, 409 W. Northside Drive, Greenwood, SC 29649, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Emeritus at Hawthorne Inn and Rasheda Coleman of Greenwood for their care and compassion during Mrs. Villeneuve’s illness.

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Arnold George Krause Sr., 87, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Appleton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill in the town of Richmond with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with military rites conducted by the Shawano VFW Post 2723. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

A full obituary will appear in the Saturday edition of The Shawano Leader.

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Jessie E. Neuman, 98, of Tigerton, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at her daughter’s home under the loving care of family and nurses with Ministry Hospice.

The former Jessie Ella Kading was born July 24, 1915, in Whitcomb, the daughter of Christ and Olga (Schroeder) Kading. She grew up in Whitcomb and attended school there until the eighth grade. Then she went to St. John’s Lutheran School, Tigerton, and was confirmed in 1929. Jessie attended Tigerton High School and graduated in 1933. After school, she moved to Evanston, Illinois, where she worked for seven years. Jessie was united in marriage on Oct. 21, 1941, to Elmer R. Neuman at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1997. She was a longtime member of St. John’s and always enjoyed attending worship, teaching Sunday school in her early years, and serving with both the Women’s Guild and the Women’s Missionary League. Jessie also volunteered for some years as a 4-H leader.

Survivors include four children, Yolanda (Robert) Benbrooks, of Tigerton, Luanne (Terrence) Laatsch, of Marion, Melanie (Robert) Kostuch, of Tigerton, and Robert (Jody) Neuman, of Tigerton; one daughter-in-law, Lynn Neuman, of Tigerton; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren, and 16 great-stepgrandchildren. Jessie is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer, a son, Paul; an infant daughter, Mary; a great-granddaughter, Tessa Marie Neuman; and a great-grandson, Cody Laatsch. Jessie was also preceded in death by two sisters, Josie Bloecher and Margaret Harvey, and three brothers, infant Lorenz, Oscar and Lorenz Kading.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate, and burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service, all at the church.

The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to WRVM Radio, P.O. Box 212, Suring, WI 54174 or to a charity of your own choice.

We would like to thank WRVM radio station for the wonderful programs that helped Mom for so many years when she no longer had her eyesight for reading or watching television. We would also especially like to thank all the friends and family who came to visit or called during her brief illness.

She was always very blessed.

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Lloyd George Przybylski, 81, Zachow, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Lloyd was born on March 17, 1933, to the late George and Violet (Luepke) Przybylski in Green Bay.

On June 9, 1962, Lloyd was united in marriage to Virginia Alice Kowalkowski. The couple farmed for many years in the town of Angelica near Krakow. In 1974, they moved to Zachow, where Lloyd continued to work in the agriculture industry until retiring in 2001. He also served as the constable for the town of Angelica for many years. Lloyd enjoyed going for car rides in the country and was an avid woodsman. He loved spending holidays with his family.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice; four children, James (Connie) Przybylski, Angelica, Connie (Kevin) Wegner, Angelica, Sandy (Brad) Weisnicht, Shawano, and Margie (Willis) Qualheim, Bonduel; 11 grandchildren: Patty (Rob) Blozinski, Katie (Rob) Broetzmann, Andrew (Rebecca) Przybylski, Ethan, Aaron, Brandon, and Kayla Wegner, Ryan and Allison Weisnicht, Andria and Sophia Baumann; two great-grandchildren, Joey and Amelia Blozinski; one brother, Larry (Diane) Przybylski, Krakow; mother-in-law, Joann Kowalkowski, Pulaski; Alice’s siblings, Donnie (Jan), Roman Jr. (Sharon) and Tony (Diane) Kowalkowski; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary and Marion; grandma, Rose Beyersdorf; father-in-law, Roman Kowalkowski Sr,; two brothers-in-law, Roger and Teddy Kowalkowski; and one sister-in-law, Judy Liesner.

Friends may call at St. Casimir Church, W146 Park St., Krakow, after 10 a.m. Saturday. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Bob Konkol, O.F.M., presiding and the Rev. James Esser, O.F.M., concelebrating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com.

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Eugene Harry Giessel, 86, of Tilleda, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, in Appleton. Born on May 31, 1928, in the town of Seneca, he was the son of the late Helmuth and Amanda (Tews) Giessel.

After graduating from high school, Eugene enlisted with the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Other than his years in service, Eugene lived his entire life in the town of Seneca, where he worked for Tilleda Hardware for more than 50 years. On June 13, 1964, he was united in marriage to Florence Wudstrack in the town of Grant. Eugene was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda, where he served as an usher and on the church council. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, piling wood and collecting coins.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Florence, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Otto and Rosie Wudstrack, of Tigerton, Judy Wudstrack, of Green Bay, Edward and Susann Wudstrack, of Marion, Leo and Joyce Wudstrack, of Tigerton, LeRoy and Susan Wudstrack, of Tigerton, and Steven and Eldora Whitehouse, of Two Rivers.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arlie and James; six sisters, Vernie, Mona, Ruth, Lillian, June, Betty; and two brothers-in-law, Lawrence and Harold Wurdstrack.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390. Visitation will held at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Diane Marie Kettner, 70, of Bonduel, died on Friday, June 20, 2014, at home. Born on Sept. 19, 1943, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Ervin and Esther (Erickson) Bleckschmidt.

Diane was united in marriage to Gordon “Gordy” Kettner on July 1, 1967, in Milwaukee. The couple moved to the Shawano area in 1994, where Diane worked in the Shawano Hospital Critical Care Unit as a monitor technician. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking and collecting doll houses.

Diane is survived by her husband, Gordy; her sister, Nadine (Tom) Gifford, of Waukesha; nieces and nephews, Jeff (Amy) Gifford, of Waukesha, and their children, Aly, Eric and Brittney; Mark (Tonia) Gifford, of Burlington, and their children, Samantha, Zak, Tanner and Mason; Tanya (Pete) Mirek, of Grafton, and their children, Jaden, Camille and Wyatt. She is further survived by numerous friends and neighbors who were very close to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Myrtle D. Koeller, 91, of the town of Richmond, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on July 4, 1922, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Alma (Huebner) Berndt.

On Aug. 22, 1942, Myrtle was united in marriage to Clarence M. Koeller. The couple farmed in the town of Richmond until Clarence’s death on Oct. 21, 2001. Myrtle was an active member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano, where she was a member of the Valpo Guild, Ladies Aid and the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Shawano Homemakers, the Shawano Farm Bureau, a Kiwani-Ann and a 4-H leader.

Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dennis) Tomchek, of Shawano; son, John (Nancy) Koeller, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Wellner, Jed (Heather) Tomchek, Maria Koeller and Eliza Koeller; five great-grandchildren, Seth, Olivia, Gage, Cole and Rose; sisters-in-law, Barbara Koeller and Eleanor Koeller; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, a granddaughter, Anne Koeller, her parents and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. William Otte officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Manor Care Health and Rehab and Heartland Home Hospice for the love and care given to Myrtle.

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Golda V. Wunrow, 67, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her home with her husband at her side.

Golda was born on Oct. 12, 1946, to Edna (Jones) and V. C. Phillips in Wetumka, Oklahoma. On April 16, 1966, she married Roman Wunrow. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She loved living on the lake. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano.

She is survived by her husband, Roman Wunrow, of Cecil; her mother, Edna Knight, of Delores, Colorado; a brother, Mika (Judi) Phillips, of Delores, Colorado; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Gloria) Wunrow and Reinhold (Shirley) Wunrow; and many loving relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Christy and Cathy; also her father, V. C. Phillips; her stepfather, Maxie Knight; and brothers, Tommy Phillips and Johnny Knight.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with the Rev. Gisele Berninghaus officiating. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be held at St. John Baptist Cemetery in Howard.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Patricia Joanne Schrank, 82, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her bedside on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at The Cottages in Shawano. Born on Aug. 29, 1931, in Rozell, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophia (Seltmann) Murphy.

Patricia grew up and graduated high school in Kansas. In May 1951 she married Ralph West, and the couple moved to the Shawano area in 1966. After moving to Shawano, Patricia continued her education with an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a master’s degree from UW-Oshkosh. In 1968 Patricia started teaching first grade at Lincoln Elementary School and later at Olga Brener Elementary School in Shawano. She was an enthusiastic, nurturing teacher who loved her job.

In 1976, Ralph preceded her in death. Lucky enough to have been loved by two great men, on Aug. 26, 1990, Patricia was united in marriage to Arvin Schrank in Shawano. After nearly 25 years, Patricia retired from teaching. In her free time she enjoyed traveling with Arvin. Their travels included Hawaii, Ireland, Alaska, Florida, Texas, Utah and New Mexico. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, as well as gardening and sewing. Patricia was a kind, gentle soul who never spoke a harsh word. Her patience and love of teaching will be remembered by many.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Arvin; two children, Mike (Mark) West, of Appleton, and Deb (Steve) Olufs, of West Salem; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Erin), Ben (Erin), Elliott, Erin and Brandon; two great-grandchildren on the way; a sister, Jeanne Moore, of Nevada; a brother, Duane (Norma) Murphy, of Kansas; and a sister-in-law, Jean Murphy, of Texas.

Patricia was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph; her parents; a brother, Bob Murphy; and a brother-in-law, Sam Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano at a later date. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Lois Joyce (Pashouwer) Smith, 81, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Monday, June 23, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 20, 1933, daughter of the late Lionel and Joyce (Gallagher) Hodgins.

On April 24, 1951, Lois married Harvey Pashouwer, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2014. On Nov. 3, 1978, she was united in marriage to Howard Smith Jr. at West Side Moravian Church, Green Bay. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2013.

Lois farmed with her first husband. Later together with her family, she owned and operated the Lena Restaurant. During this time, she obtained her pilot’s license at the age of 35. She inspired her daughter and granddaughter to continue her legacy of flying. She along with her husband of 35 years, Howard Smith, owned and operated a commercial rabbit farm in Seymour. Lois was a member and past treasurer of the Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. She fulfilled her lifelong dream of traveling to Israel. She was an active member of the Shawano Area Writers group and wrote many articles for The Shawano Leader and other publications. She recently completed a book of her life story. She will be remembered as a mother to many other children, with Howard being her oldest.

She is survived by her children, Mimi Hatton (special friend, Dean), Kathy (Steve) Bruger, Robin (Charlie) Henn, Ann (Carl) Van Gheem, John (Kathy) Pashouwer, Bob (Beth) Pashouwer, Mary (Robert) Holtz, Cal Pashouwer (special friend, Dawn), Linda Lange (special friend, Bob), Dan (Lisa) Smith, Ron Smith and Julie (Mike) Hert; 27 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Lois is further survived by a sister, June Adekunle; two brothers-in-law, Gordon (Marilyn) Smith and Clyde (Barb) Smith; two sisters-in-law, Nora (Gene) Corey and Phyllis Gerrits; and many nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia; son, Anthony; brother, Ronald Hodgins; brother-in-law, Roy Smith.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 3 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at the West Side Moravian Cemetery, Ashwaubenon.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.

A special thank you to the staff at Shawano Medical Center and ThedaCare Hospice for their care and concern.

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Mark D. Marciniak, 53, of Shawano, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, June 20, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mark was born on March 3, 1961, in Platteville, a son of the late Valerian “Larry” and Elizabeth (Gehr) Marciniak.

Mark had been employed at Lakeland Industries in Shawano and later was a self-employed handyman. Mark enjoyed trips to the casino and playing the lottery. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano.

Mark is survived by his brother, Timothy Marciniak, of South Wales, New York; his loving niece, Madison Marciniak, of Holland, New York; and stepmother, Bonnie Marciniak, of Shawano. He is further survived by his aunts and uncles, Jack (Betty) Marciniak, Joe Rank, Al (Eleanor) Marciniak, Pat (Rosie) Marciniak, Joan Pregler, Rose (Jim) Jensen, Mary (Ken) Rine, Cindy (Rick) Hurlbert, Gene (Shirley) Gehr and Janice Gehr. He has numerous cousins who survive him as well.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, David Marciniak.

A Funeral Mass for Mark will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the gymnasium at Sacred Heart on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of mass.

Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

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Eugene H. Giessel, 86, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014.

Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Erna F. Berglin, 91, formerly of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Maple Ridge Nursing Home in Green Bay.

Erna was born April 22, 1923, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Gustav and Huldina (Mielke) Raasch. She lived and farmed in the town of Belle Plaine for many years. She is a former member of St. James Lutheran Church and recently a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Green Bay. In her later years, Erna worked as a volunteer doing care with the elderly.

Erna is survived by her children, Karl (Joji) Berglin, of Green Bay, and Mary (Greg) Habeck, of De Pere, five grandchildren, Jill (Jeff) Shaver, Mike (Shannon) Berglin, David Marohl, Luke Berglin and Natalie (Cole) Van Roy. She is further survived by four great-grandchildren, Amberly Summ, Nyia Marohl, Mollie Shaver and Ezra Berglin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers.

Funeral services for Erna will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Scott Malme will officiate. Interment will be follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service until the hour of service.

Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

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Nicholas Kern Sr., 79, of Shawano Lake, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at The Cottages on Golden Pond in Shawano. He was born on Nov. 16, 1934, in Appleton, the son of the late Nicholas J. and Margaret (Weiland) Kern.

Nick married Donna Zephirin on Sept. 17, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. They were blessed with four children, Susan (Kevin) Gerarden, Julie (Mike Saunders) Herb, Kathleen (David) Heger and Nicholas E. Kern Jr.; 11 grandchildren, Paul (Melissa Cichantek) Gerarden, Charles (Meghan Helmle) Gerarden and John Gerarden, Jodi Kay (Ryan) Dorshorst, Natalie (Luke) Kohtala and Broderick Herb, Amy (Michael) Berghuis and Layla Heger, Karri, Nicholas Benjamin and Tobias Kern; and four great-grandchildren, Megan, Teddy, Dylan and Lincoln.

Donna passed away on March 9, 2002 after 47 ½ years of marriage. Nick married Marilyn Gunther on Oct. 16, 2004. He welcomed eight stepchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren and three great-stepgrandchildren into his family.

Nick is further survived by his sisters, Lorraine Coopman, Joyce Frank, and Donna (Cornelius) Van Hout; brothers-in-law, Leonard Wyngaard and James (Vicki) Zephirin; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Vincent Kern; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vernon Coopman, Dolores (Harley) Reinholz, JoAnn (Jerome) Jost, Rita Wyngaard, Bernice (Bob) Schmidt and William Frank; nephews, Dennis Schmidt and Jay Wyngaard; and nieces, Kim Wyngaard and Christine Reinholz.

Nick attended St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Lawrence Seminary and graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha. He was a charter member and trustee at St. Bernadette Parish and past president of St. Bernadette School Home School Association. Nick retired from Miller Electric after 41 years of employment and was past president at the Miller Electric Credit Union. He was also a vice president of the NE Wisconsin World Trade Association.

The funeral liturgy for Nicholas will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton. The Rev. Donald Zuleger will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. A visitation will take place on Sunday at Wichmann Funeral Home downtown chapel, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, from 6 p.m. until a prayer service at 8 p.m., and again at church on Monday from 10-10:45 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Bernadette Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated.

Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

A special thank you to the staff at The Cottages on Golden Pond, and Heartland Hospice, for the care and compassion shown to Nick and our family.

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Dennis A. “Corn Man” Schmandt, 73, and Sally M. Schmandt, 71, of Shawano, formerly of the town of Dupont, Waupaca County, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2014, from injuries received in an auto accident in the town of Richmond, Shawano County.

Dennis was born on July 13, 1940, in the town of Dupont as the son of the late Avery and Irene (Schoenrock) Schmandt. Sally was born in Aurora, Illinois, on Nov. 11, 1942, as the daughter of the late Albert and Salma (Hokenson) Ecklund. Dennis grew up in Dupont and Sally grew up in Waupaca, where she had moved as a small child with her family from Illinois.

The couple were united in marriage on June 13, 1960, in Menominee County, Michigan. After marriage they farmed Dennis’ family farm in Dupont while he also worked for AgVenture Seed Company and was an oil salesman for Cen-Pe-Co Oil. Dennis served with the Dupont Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years and was retiring next month. Sally worked mainly as a homemaker but also worked at various businesses around the area for many years. They were members of Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass.

The couple enjoyed traveling to Jamaica and Hawaii, and took multiple fishing trips to Canada. Dennis and Sally were big fans of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Sally enjoyed crafts and, as her family joked, usually had her hands full with some of Dennis’ antics. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved being around them. Dennis enjoyed telling the occasional joke, breeding his Chocolate Labradors, fishing and deer hunting.

The couple moved to Shawano earlier this month. They were partners in this life, and it is comforting to know they will walk hand in hand through the gates of Heaven.

Survivors include their children, Dale (Debbie) Schmandt and Shelly (Steve) Raab, all of Clintonville; grandchildren, Ryan (Erin) Schmandt and their son, Porter, Nicole Schmandt and her son, Kingston, Aaron (Lindsey) Schmandt and their son, Nyles, Katie (fiance Jake Liebzeit) Barkow, Amy (Kyle Thomas) Barkow, and Austin and Briana Schmandt; Sally’s siblings, Beverly (Jack) Waterfield, Eileen (Tom) Schultz, Claire Watgen, Leroy (Lana) Ecklund and Gary (Pat) Ecklund; Sally’s sister-in-law, Patty Ecklund; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The couple were preceded in death by their parents; a son, Lonnie; Dennis’ sister, in infancy; and Sally’s siblings, Larry, Dan and Bart Ecklund; and Virginia Lindenmeyer.

A combined memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Inurnment will be at the Big Falls Cemetery, Big Falls. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting their family with the arrangements.

An online guestbook can be found for them at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

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