Shawano Area Obituaries

Sarah M. Kaquatosh, 39, of Neopit, unexpectedly began her journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sarah was born on Nov. 19, 1974, to the late Everette “Butch” Waupoose Sr. and Elmira “Jeannine” (Caldwell) Waupoose. She attended school at St. Anthony’s and Menominee Indian High School. After graduating she was employed a Menominee Tribal School, the Menominee Tribal Bingo Casino and later Mohican Bingo until 1997.

On July 16, 2004, Sarah was united in marriage to Warren Kaquatosh Jr. and began her family, devoting each and every day to them.

Sarah had a love for softball, daily walks, crossword puzzles, playing Bingo, laughing and spending time with friend and family, especially her precious daughters, Patricia and Cassanndra. She spent a lot of time doing volunteer work at the Menominee Tribal School and St. Anthony’s Parish. She helped family and friends in any way she could.

Sarah is survived by her loving husband, Warren, and her precious daughters, Patricia Marie and Cassanndra Ann, Neopit; her mother Elmira “Jeannine” Waupoose, of Neopit; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Warren and Anita Kaquatosh Sr.; her siblings, Emmeretta (special friend Wade Lyons) Corn, Neopit, Lori (Dean) Waupoose, Keshena, Patricia (Patty) and Anthony (Snub) Sparks, Neopit, Everett Waupoose Jr., Lakeland, Fla., and Romilda (special friend Clifford Madosh III), Neopit.

She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, Donna, Elmira, Ashley, Amos, Renetta, Dean, Forrest, Emmie, Dionne, Clifford IV, Dallas, Christina, Lanayea, Everett III, Skye, Winter; numerous great-nieces and -nephews; and special godsons Dean Waupoose Jr. and Daelian Madosh.

She was preceded in death by her father, Everette “Butch” Waupoose Sr.; her grandparents, Alexander Sr., Sarah Waupoose, “Joe John,” Myrtle Caldwell; niece, Hope Lynn Menore; and special friends Misty Waubanascum and Jackie Sanapaw.

A funeral Mass for Sarah will be celebrated on Friday, June 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Neopit. Relatives and friends may call at the Menominee Tribal Community Center in Neopit after 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014. A parish wake service will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

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

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

The family would like to thank the Langlade Memorial Hospital and Wausau Aspirus Hospital for the care they provided Sarah, and Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service for assisting the family.

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Erna F. Berglin, 91, formerly of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Maple Grove Care Center in Green Bay.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Friday, June 20.

Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Berglin family.

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Doreen Yvonne Mathie, 88, of the town of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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

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James E. Karcheski, 78, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.

With respect to family requests, no funeral services will be held.

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

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Clarence Alfred Chicks, 96, of Gresham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Clarence was the oldest living member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians and one of only two surviving tribal members who served in World War II. He was a man of great faith in God, a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, neighbor and patriot who touched the lives of countless people across multiple generations and never harbored a bad thought nor spoke an ill word about anyone he ever met.

Clarence was born on July 27, 1917, in Red Springs to the late Harry and Alice (Davids) Chicks. He was united in marriage in 1946 to Sarah Wanda Miller, who preceded him in death in 1959. Clarence was a lifelong member of the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church in Red Springs, attended the Mission School and later graduated from the Haskell Indian Institute in Lawrence, Kansas, before answering the call of duty and enlisting in the Navy during World War II. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters aboard a destroyer escort, the U.S.S. Bivin.

In addition to working in a lumber camp and building stone fences with his father, his career included working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Delco Electronics, where the guidance system for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs were built. After his retirement he embarked upon a second career, building and remodeling homes. Clarence was an active cross-country skier and loved to ride his bike and often bicycled from Milwaukee to Red Springs in a single day, having made his last trip at the age of 80.

Clarence is survived by three children, Susan (Marc) Wojiciechowski, Terry Chicks and Robert (Rose) Chicks; grandson, Nathan (Jamie) Chicks Wojiciechowski; a great-grandson, Eliot Chicks Wojiciechowski; a brother-in-law, Floyd Hartwig; two sisters-in-law, Rita Chicks and Clarice Chicks; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Anita Hashbarger.

In addition to his wife and parents, Clarence was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie Jean Chicks; his in-laws, Aubyn and Tressie Miller; nine siblings, John, Stanley, Calvin, Arminta, Henry, Sheldon, David, Aldine, Katherine; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dale Miller, Shirley Koeller and Valda Hartwig.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church, Gresham, with the Rev. Roland Golz officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Gresham American Legion Post 390 and the Mohican Veterans. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established for the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Clarence’s caregiver, Cheryl Pieper, ThedaCare Hospice Team 5 and all those who held him in their hearts and prayers.

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Lucille L. Hildemann, 98, of Embarrass, formerly of Clintonville, passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2014, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass.

Lucille was born on April 17, 1916, in the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, as the daughter of the late Alex and Olga (Hoyer) Hildemann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. In 1944 Lucille was employed at F.W.D, Seagrave, in Clintonville, where she worked for 37 years as a data processor. During this time she moved to Clintonville and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she was an active member. Her church was her hobby, and she enjoyed teaching Sunday School for both St. Martin and St. Paul.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Donald (Ruth) Pahlow, Belle Plaine, Roger (Susan) Pahlow, Shawano, Milton (Pat) Ohlinger, Fond du Lac, Ardis Ohlinger, Fond du Lac, and David (Melodie) Ohlinger, Mercer; also numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alita (Rudolph) Ohlinger and Vera (Walter) Pahlow; and a brother, Victor Hildemann.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with the Rev. Bill Heiges officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

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Donald Robert Klose, 80, of Cecil, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on March 30, 1934, to the late Eric and Alma (Buettner) Klose, the fourth of six children.

After graduating from high school in 1952, Don continued to work for Mason’s Flowers, where he had worked throughout high school. There he met Suzan (Suki) Mason, and the couple wed in 1956. They had three children before her untimely death from cancer in 1963. Don found love once again when he met Patsy Catencamp, whom he married on Jan. 15, 1966. They had a son together and built a life in Shawano as respected business owners of Mason’s Flowers before selling the business in 1992. Never one to be idle for long, Don soon became employed at Maple Lane Health Care Facility and worked there in maintenance until he finally retired in 2006. Don was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano and was an avid hunter, spending many seasons at the cabin in Mountain that he shared with his brothers. Don and Pat enjoyed several years at their home on Shawano Lake where they delighted in holiday cookouts, visits from the children and grandchildren, and many years of beautiful sunsets on the lake.

Don was a beloved husband, father, uncle and grandfather with a big heart and an even bigger smile. His smile and laughter will always and forever be in the hearts of those who loved him. Heaven will never be cleaner!

Don’s greatest pride and joy was his family, and he is survived by his loving wife, Pat; sons, Don, of Shawano, Jeff, of Neenah, and Paul, of Marinette; daughter, Jeanne, of Truckee, California; and grandchildren, Nicole and Tony Klose, Dustin and Michael Passalalpi, and Tara and Peyton Klose. He is further survived by his brothers, Richard, of Green Bay, and Gerald (Robin), of Muskego; sister, Patsy (Jerry) Beilfuss, of Clintonville; sister-in-law, Mary Erbrecht, of Shawano; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Even as family dynamics changed throughout the years, Don always kept his home, heart and arms open to daughters-in-law, Lisa Lemhouse, Margaret Klose and Deanna Klose.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; his first wife, Susanne; two brothers, Kenneth and David; sister-in-law, Amy Klose; brother-in-law, Ed Erbrecht; and great-nephew, Craig Klose.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday 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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Jerome E. Fulcer, 83, of Bonduel, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending with Cremation Society of Wisconsin.

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Dillon M. Grulkowski, 15, of Gresham, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. Born on Nov. 5, 1998 in Shawano, he was the son of Michael and Bonnie (Hoffman) Grulkowski Jr.

Dillon was a student at the Gresham High School. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his friends, especially his best friend, Derek Bowman. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and playing baseball. Dillon loved his dog, Misty, and his two cats, Gracie and Sophie.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Shawano.

Dillon is survived by his parents; his sister, Autumn; grandparents, William and Susan Hoffman, of Gresham, Michael Grulkowski Sr., of Three Lakes; great-grandmother, Jean Grulkowski, of Three Lakes; aunt and uncle, Amy (Paul) Minniecheske, of Tigerton; cousins, Matt, Mandi, Karli, Lonna, Monika; and numerous other family members from the Milwaukee area.

Dillon was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Erv Grulkowski; stepgrandmother, Nadia Grulkowski; and a cousin, Cassandra Minniecheske.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Friday, June 20, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. Dillon’s family encourages his friends to bring pictures to add to the memory boards on Friday.

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LeRoy “Toby” Jones, 92, of Clintonville, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center.

LeRoy Frances Jones was born on Oct. 31, 1921, in Clintonville to Obediah and Margaret (Roberts) Jones. He was united in marriage on Feb. 10, 1942, to Evelyn E. Tyrrell at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. Toby entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II from 1942-1943. He returned home and started working as a carpenter with Rohrer Lumber, later becoming Torborg’s Clintonville Lumber, for close to 50 years, retiring in the early 1980s.

The couple liked motorcycle riding in their younger years. Toby was a devoted husband and caregiver to his wife for over 10 years in her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His wife, Evelyn, preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 2005. He was a lifelong member of St. Rose Catholic Church and a 60-plus-year member of American Legion Post 63. Toby was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and he liked fixing all kinds of lawnmowers in his spare time. He will be remembered most as a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Leone (David) Onesti, of Wittenberg, and Lori (Daniel) Bartz, of Clintonville; seven grandchildren, Luke (Kristi) Onesti, Paula (Steve) Hutchison, Charlene (Bruce) Milavitz, Jason (Nikki) Onesti, Justin (Natalie) Onesti, Alicia (Craig) Rekoske and Jeremy Bartz; abd 13 great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Amanda Onesti, Alexandra and Nicholas Hutchison, Stephanie, Sarah, Aaron, Hannah and Marissa Milavitz, Makenna, Maddison and Macey Onesti, and Elijah Rekoske. He is further survived by his sister, Winifred Welter, of Clintonville. a sister-in-law, Ellen Tyrrell, of Milwaukee; many other relatives and friends.

Toby was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Lee Grace Jones; a great-granddaughter, Nevaeh Grace Onesti; a sister, Jeanette Jones; a sister-in-law, Grace Peterson; and four brothers-in-law, Gordon Malliet, Wesley Tyrrell, Ward Peterson and John Welter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. The Rev. Jason Marco will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by members of American Legion Post 63 and the VFW Post 664, both of Clintonville. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

We wish to thank all the nurses and staff at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass; Shawano Medical Center, especially the second-floor crew; and Dr. Cynthia Egan for their compassionate and excellent care given to our dad.

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Gordon E. Radtke, 93, of Embarrass, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. He was born on July 3, 1920, in Zachow, the son of the late Henry and Hattie (Schwahn) Radtke.

On Dec. 18, 1943, Gordon married Lucille Huebner in Shawano. The couple lived and farmed in the Town of Hartland, Shawano County, until 1953 when they moved to Embarrass. In Embarrass they ran Radtke Foods until 1961 and then purchased and operated the Embarrass Carding Mill until retirement. Gordon served as an Embarrass village trustee and served on the Embarrass Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, where he has served on the church council for many years. His hobbies included spending time with his family, socializing and going out to eat.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lucille; daughters, Sue (Don) Haws, Embarrass, and Peggy (Wayne) Rindt, Clintonville; grandchildren, Wendy (Lance) Haddock, Utah, Jodi (Jeff Sincoular) Haws, Shawano, and Kelli (Jeff Asman) Rindt, Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Rebekah (Seth) Minnis, Hatley, Alex and Kallie Laughridge, Danielle Haws, and Amanda, Zachary and Rebecca Sincoular; great-great-grandchildren, Tirzah, Jeremiah, Levi and Silas Minnis, Alliyah Haws; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sylvia Below and Judy (Don) Thaves, Shawano; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Myron (Lila) Radtke; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bette (Jerry) Nachtwey and Orland “Pudge” Below; and nephew, Richard Below.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Embarrass. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

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.

The Radtke family would like to sincerely thank the ThedaCare at Home Hospice staff, especially Betsy, and Cherry Meadows Hospice staff for all of their compassionate care given to their dad during his short illness.

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Walter C. “Wally” Hanson, 71, of the town of Wescott, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his property in Oconto County. Born on April 30, 1943, in Illinois, he was the son of the late Henry B. and Vivian M. (Dickelman) Hanson.

Wally grew up in Illinois and graduated from Chicago’s Fenger High School in 1961. He furthered his education with a full scholarship to Upper Iowa University. While there, he played center on the football team, a team that is now featured in the university’s Hall of Fame. He received his master’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1970. After teaching in Zion, Ill., for three years, Wally moved to the Shawano area and taught at the Shawano High School for the next 30 years. He also coached the football team for 23 years, five of which were as the head football coach. Wally served as an assistant basketball coach for 12 years. After his years of teaching in Shawano, Wally taught at the College of the Menominee Nation until retiring in 2012.

On Dec. 20, 1980, Wally was united in marriage to Susan Koehler Giese in Shawano. Together, the couple enjoyed spending time at their home on Shawano Lake. Wally also enjoyed traveling, watching old movies, art and oil painting, gardening, history and science. He loved spending time with his family and was looking forward to their time together this summer. He was an active member of the Shawano Lake Golf Club. Wally Hanson was known to many throughout the Shawano community as a family member, friend, teacher and coach, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Wally is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susan; his daughter, Christine K. (Dean) Fellman, of Shawano; two sons, Robert H. (Keri Giller) Hanson, of Washington, D.C., Derek D. (Tristan) Hanson, of Chicago; three grandchildren, Chelsea (fiancé, Michael Nehlsen) Fellman, Oliver Hanson, Audrey Hanson; a brother, Howard (Laura) Hanson, of Chicago; and his former wife, Judy Gourley, of Wausau.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Hanson; and a sister, Janet Carlson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Mr. Richard Menning officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established.

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Robert “Bob” Sumnicht, 91, of Merrill, passed away on June 11, 2014, at the Artisan Assisted Living facility under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Bob was born on May 1, 1923 to Frank and Augusta (Dittman) Sumnicht in the town of Shawano.

Bob attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1952. He was in the military and served three years in occupied Japan. He would eventually meet the love of his life, Joyce Glasbrenner, and they were united in marriage on June 27, 1953, in Eau Claire. They moved to Merrill in 1953, and Bob worked in the UW-Extension office as a Lincoln County agricultural agent. He retired in 1981. Bob had been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church since 1953 and served on various committees throughout the years. He was a proud member of the Merrill Lions Club, even receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. Bob was also a chairman and member of the Merrill Parks and Recreation Department. He was a member of the board of directors of the Wisconsin Association of County Fairs for seven years, also serving 35 years on the Lincoln County Fair Board. He served as the chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors. Bob was active in the Merrill Chamber of Commerce and received the Ambassador Award.

In his younger years, Bob farmed in Shawano County on the home farm. Bob eventually started his own Christmas tree plantation business, receiving the Wisconsin Tree Farmer of the Year award in 1988. He liked nothing better than spending time outdoors in his Christmas tree plantations and making maple syrup in the spring. He took many hunting trips to Wyoming and many fishing trips to Canada. He’ll be remembered by many for grilling chicken at many local events. He will be sadly missed.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Sumnicht, of Merrill; three children, Sarah (Gary) Stroyny, of Mosinee, George (Sandie) Sumnicht, of Madison, and Carol (Bill) Strand, of Kronenwetter; three grandsons, Steve, Robert and Scott; stepgrandsons, Nathan and Jason; great-stepgrandson, Evan; numerous nieces and nephews; and last but not least, his best buddy, Oreo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys, Mabel and Grace; brothers, Kenneth and Lenard.

Funeral services for Bob will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Merrill. The Rev. Joel Hoelter will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, June 15, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and also on Monday, June 16, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Merrill.

Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

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Walter C. Hanson, 71, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Mr. Richard Menning officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established.

A full obituary to follow.

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Lawrence “Larry” E. Bricco Jr., 55, of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in the Township of Long Lake, Florence County.

Larry was born on May 11, 1959, in Clintonville, the son of the late Lawrence and Rosalie “Rosie” (Kupsky) Bricco Sr. He attended Clintonville High School, then served in the U.S. Army from 1977 until 1981. Returning to Clintonville, Larry trained and became an E.M.T. for Clintonville Area Ambulance Service. He also enjoyed working at the humane shelter in Shepley and serving as a security guard for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.

Larry’s passion was working with his dogs and serving as director and operator of his independent K-9 Search and Rescue Service. For many years, Larry provided searches all over the United States. He earned the reputation and was named one of the top cadaver search units in the U.S.

During his spare time, other activities Larry enjoyed were fund raising, hunting and salmon fishing.

Survivors include his sisters: Susan Bricco, Wausau, Diana (Mike) Kasperek, Sandra Krainik and Patti (Terry) McAuly, all of Clintonville; nieces and nephews, Angie Schider, Brian (Crystal) Schider, Justin (Michelle) McAuly, Brandon (Bri Stevenson) McAuly, Savannah McAuly, Rachel Rose Kasperek and Corrisa Krainik; great-nephews, Tyler, Jacob and Aiden. He is further survived by aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn brother, and a great niece, Lexi.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with Deacon Howard Bricco officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service. Military honors will be provided at the funeral home by American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664 of Clintonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bricco family to be established at a later date.

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Mark L. “Sparky” Schwartz, 56, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at his home. Born on Jan. 25, 1958, in Shawano, he was the son of Kenneth and the late Carmen (Laux) Schwartz.

Mark lived in Shawano for all of his life and was formerly employed by Weber and Schmidt Lumber. He enjoyed stock car racing.

Mark is survived by his lifetime partner, Elaine; his daughter, Tammy (Tracy) Wassenberg, of Shawano; his father, Kenneth; and his brother, David Schwartz, of West Virginia.

Mark is preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Rest Cemetery in Gresham. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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David Teller Sr., 46, of Neopit, began his journey to the spirit world on June 7, 2014. He was born on Nov. 14, 1967, in Shawano, to the late Raymond “Steve” Teller and Shirley (Crowe) Teller.

David attended Menominee schools and went on to work at the MTE Mill and for the Menominee Housing Department. David was a kind, caring person. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need and never ask for anything in return. He enjoyed playing cards, riding in the woods, watching the Packers and listening to music, but more than anything he loved spending time and joking around with his family.

David is survived by five children, Tiffani (Conjetta Lazzaro) Teller, of Shawano, David (Violet Madosh) Teller Jr., of Neopit, Roarah (Jordan Best) Teller, of Green Bay, Raymond (Cassandra Knipp) Teller, of Green Bay, and Renier (Rachenda Rockman) Teller, of Keshena; five grandchildren, Kayleigh Teller, David Teller III, Davion Wolfe, Kenneth Fish and Jayveionn Williams; sisters, Marilyn (Jose) Arlequin, Roarah (Willard “Buzz” Peters) Teller, Dora (David Askenette) Teller, Renee (Frank Thomas) Teller and Janice (Duane Kaquatosh) Teller; brothers, Duane (Rita) Teller Sr., Anthony (Deb Leroy) Teller Sr., Steven Teller Sr., Gerald Teller Sr., Daryl Teller, Jerome (Penny Pamonicutt) Teller and Russell Teller.

He is further survived by close friends, Jana Kenote and Roseanne Peterson; numerous nieces and nephews, including Gerald Teller Jr. and Shirley E. Crow; as well as the mother of his children and best friend, his “Hons,” Sammia Braddock, of Green Bay.

He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Marlin and Randall Red Cloud; and two sisters, Clarabelle and Deborah Teller.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Visitation will be held at the Teller residence, N1907 Midway Road, in Neopit from 4 p.m. Sunday until the procession leaves for the church on Wednesday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Elizabeth L. (Betty) Megna, 88, died on June 6, 2014.

Betty was born on July 26, 1925, in Guttenberg, Iowa. She attended grade and high school in Milwaukee. After World War II, Betty married Mark A. Megna on Aug. 30, 1947. They moved to Shawano, where Mark was a teacher and Betty a homemaker and then a part-time/full-time bookkeeper. Betty loved to play Bridge and they taught Bridge for many years while in Shawano.

Betty is survived by her four children, Michael (Alice) Megna, Maureen (James) Wiesner, Joseph (Mary) Megna and Tony (Roxanne) Megna; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark, who died in 1988.

Visitation will be at St. Martin Church, 407 S. Warrington Ave., Cecil, on Wednesday, June 11, from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Online condolences welcome at www.Pfotenhauer FuneralHome. com.

The family would like to thank the staff of Alpha Senior Concepts for their wonderful, compassionate care given to Betty; also special thanks to Hospice Advantage.

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Linda Sue Caldwell, 62, of Neopit, walked on after a short illness, on June 6, 2014.

Linda was born on June 26, 1951, in Keshena to the late Alexander “Askie” and Sue (John) Askenette. She was united in marriage to Eugene Joseph Caldwell on Feb. 3, 1973. Linda was employed by Menominee Tribal Enterprises for 35 years, first working as the secretary for forestry and later as an accounting clerk until the time of her illness. She also served one term as a member of the MTE board of directors.

Linda graduated from Shawano High School and later received an associate degree in business from the College of the Menominee Nation. She was actively engaged in community activities with her husband, Gene. They both helped create the Building Better Communities organization in Neopit. Linda was a board member for the Neopit Woodland Youth Boys and Girls Club and served as a president of the Kateri Circle at St. Anthony’s Parish. In her free time, she loved rooting for the Packers and Badgers, watching the “Golden Girls” and, most of all, spending time with family at the Askenette lake lot and many other family functions.

Linda is survived by her her husband, Eugene; two sons, Christopher (Toni) Caldwell, of Keshena, and Jeremy Caldwell, of Neopit; a daughter, Charlotte (Mike) Caldwell-Aubid, of Minnesota; six grandchildren, Brooke Erin Caldwell, Trinaty Marie Caldwell, Jordan Buffalo, Charlotte “Noni” Caldwell, Julius Aubid and Animikence Aubid; six brothers and sisters, Donald Askenette, of Milwaukee, Wendell “Sim” (Sue) Askenette, of Keshena, Orin “Louie” Askenette, of Green Bay, Barbara Askenette, of Neopit, Patricia “Patsy” (Jerry) Chapman, of Keshena, and David “Peco” Askenette, of Neopit; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Alexander Askenette Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Darnell (Besaw) Askenette.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 9, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation was held at the Neopit Community Center.

Swedberg Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Leonard R. Koehler, of the town of Wescott, Shawano, was blessed by God with 90 great years and polka danced his way into heaven on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2014. His two sons, Ronnie and Allen, and many family and friends met him at the gates to welcome him home.

Leonard was born on June 8, 1924, a son of the late Fred Sr. and Martha (Arndt) Koehler. Leonard had a wonderful life. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel. He was one of 10 children that God blessed Fred and Martha with. He lived on the family farm until he was 20. Then he told his pa that it was time for him to go make something of himself. He left to work for the railroad in Illinois, but realized after two weeks that it was not for him. He then moved to West Bend, where he started working at the Gehl Mfg. Company, a career that lasted 21 years. He met his future wife, Ida Parnitzke, at a local dance.

On Oct. 29, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ida at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Saukville. Following their marriage the couple lived in West Bend until 1968. It was during that year that he decided to move his family to Shawano to purchase Lenny’s Bamboo Bar. He, along with his wife, owned and operated the Bamboo from 1968 until 1971. He then went to work at Hotz Manufacturing in Shawano until his retirement in 1986 at the age of 62. Leonard’s “retirement” lasted approximately two weeks when he decided to take a part-time job working at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Leonard did retire 18 years later, at the age of 80.

Leonard lived a full life. He packed a lot of fun into 90 years, taking his wife to dances and playing many games of kickball and softball with his children. He hunted, fished and traveled all over the world with his family and friends. He enjoyed casino trips, dice and playing all kinds of card games. On hot summer days they played some of those games on the sandbar in Shawano Lake. Leonard never let any grass grow under his feet and was still active one week prior to his death.

He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle to all. Leonard taught his children many things to carry on his legacy. Hard work, learning to do things for themselves, play cards, listen to polkas and enjoy life. Most importantly, he taught faith in God and the importance of family first. Leonard loved his family with his whole heart and was not afraid to show it. He was proud of his family and would tell his children that nobody had a family like his. There was love and good times to be shared by all. Holidays were especially important to Leonard, packing 50 or so family members into the small house.

Music was always a part of any family gathering. Even in his final days, when asked by Pastor Andrada what instrument he played, Leonard was able to pull out his squeeze box and play a little tune. This put a big smile on the pastor’s face and even a bigger one on Leonard’s.

The family is grateful that God gave them extra time to reminisce about old times and to create new memories for their future. Blessed with 90 years of life on earth and comfort in knowing that he will be with his lord and savior in paradise. He was the rock and foundation of his family and will be in the hearts and thoughts of his family forever.

We bid you farewell, Leonard, until we meet again. When you pull the handle of slot machine, listen to a polka or play a card game, think of Leonard.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Ida; five daughters, Nancy Koehler, Shirley (Randy) Hacker, Diane (Bob) Seehafer and Sharon (Rick) Nuske, all of Shawano, and Terri (Tom) Watters, of Bowler; one son, Wayne Koehler (special friend, Scarlett Polley), of New London; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

He is further survived by his brothers, Kenny (Dorothy) Koehler and Harley (Alice) Koehler, of West Bend; sister, Isabelle Westerfeld, of Bonduel; brother in-law, William Parnitzke, of Fredonia; and two sisters in-law, Hilda Heilgendorf, of Port Washington, and Anna Schmidt, of Mayville.

Just like his wife and children planned his birthday party, his two sons, Ronnie and Allen, are planning his coming home party along with his parents; grandparents; two granddaughters; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold (Dorothy), Ray (Betty), Arnie (Elsie), Fritz (Betty), Lester (Joyce); sister, Marcella (Oliver); sister-in-law, Irene; and brothers-in-law, John, Robert and Hilbert.

A celebration of the life of Leonard Koehler will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service.

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

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

The family thanks all the families and friends for keeping Leonard and his family in their thoughts and prayers, and Pastor Andrada, Pastor Rinehard and Pastor Heilsberg for sharing God’s word with him and reminding him that he has eternal life to look forward to. Also thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and the Friends of Hospice for all they did to assist Leonard and his family.

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