Shawano Area Obituaries
Lorraine A. Stuewer
Miss Lorraine A. Stuewer, 104, of Shawano, passed away at Evergreen Care Center in Shawano on Sunday morning, June 8, 2014.
Lorraine was born on Oct. 12, 1909, in the town of Lessor, Shawano County, a daughter of the late Adolph and Eleanora (Borchardt) Stuewer.
At one time, Lorraine worked as a housekeeper for the Cantwell families in Shawano, and later worked at the former Patio Restaurant in Shawano.
Lorraine was a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano.
Lorraine is survived by her nephews, Bill (Tillie) Kallies, of Bonduel, Art (Marcia) Brodhagen, of Green Bay; nieces, Lilia (Oscar) Dirks, of Wausau, Mildred Buboltz, of De Pere, and Harriet Fester, of Bridgman, Michigan; several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by six sisters, Gertrude, Hedwig, Amanda, Elsbeth, Clara and Edna, and a brother, Max.
Funeral services for Lorraine will be held on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Donald J. Tate, 87, of Appleton, passed away on June 5, 2014, at Manor Care. Donald was born on Feb. 6, 1927, to Emanuel and Meta (Raddant) Tate in Shawano.
Don was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was united in marriage to Gloria Wolfgram on March 6, 1948, and together they celebrated 66 wonderful years together. Don was a hard working family man and always was there for his family. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and golfing, and the cottage in Woodruff for over 60 years. Don was very active in his church, and was an usher and head usher for many years. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, American Legion Post 38 and Teamsters Local 563.
Don is survived by his wife, Gloria, four children, Michael (Mary Beth) Tate, Greer, S.C., David Tate, Australia, Timothy (Diane) Tate, Eagle, and Julie Perez, Lake Geneva; eight grandchildren, Jason Tate, Gabriel Tate, Madeleine Tate, Daniel Tate, Jordon Tate, Sarah Tate, Carrissa Perez and Alexis Perez; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Carson, Saxon, Maddox and Jet; his brother, Duane (Marilyn ) Tate; sister, Diane (Eugene) Fowler; two sisters-in-law, Sally Palmer and Florence Wolfgram; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, and two brothers-in-law, Bruce Palmer and Leo Wolfgram.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St., with the Rev. Jane Anderson officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
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Brenda Sue Dickenson, 55, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born March 25, 1959, in Chicago, a daughter of the late Kenneth P. Dickenson and Shirley M. Elm.
Brenda is survived by her siblings: Richard Dickenson, Mark Dickenson, Bruce Dickenson, Greg Elm and Robintina Dickenson; aunties, Frieda Bergeon, Millie Elm and Arleen Elm; uncles, Ray Elm and Clayton Elm; good friends, Rose Reiter, Joan Boyd and Lisa “Micky” Crowe; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael “Sparky” Dickenson and Christopher “Squeaky” Dickenson; and sister, Amy Dickenson.
Family and friends may visit on Monday, June 9, 2014, at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, from 6-8 p.m., with Oneida Singers at 6:30 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at Oneida United Methodist Church, Freedom Road, Oneida, from 9-11 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Dickenson family.
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Fae J. Church, 90, of Bowler, born on March 24, 1924, went home on June 3, 2014.
She was well-loved by many people and we invite you all to join us for services as follows: visitation, Sunday, June 8, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham and at church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service; services at 11 a.m. at The Assembly of God Church in Morgan Siding.
The family wishes to thank everyone who offered love, care and support to Fae and to us. Your time and thoughtfulness has created a special place in our hearts for you all.
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Lois Virginia Bogda, 73, of L’Anse, Mich., formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones at her residence in Zeba, Mich., on Monday, June 2, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in L’Anse on March 8, 1941, the daughter of Harry Crebessa and Virginia Asher (Vanlinden).
Lois attended school in L’Anse and received her GED in Milwaukee. She studied at Milwaukee Area Technical College for hotel/motel management. She married Roger L. Bogda in Milwaukee on Oct. 18, 1969. They were married for 44 years. She worked at Briggs and Stratton as an assembler, and also had a career job at A.O. Smith Corporation as a production welder. She was a breast cancer survivor. She was the VFW Auxiliary Post 2304 president. She was also the president of the AMVETS Auxiliary Post 27 and AMVETS state officer in Milwaukee.
In 2000, Lois and her husband moved back to L’Anse and worked at the Baraga Home Helpers. She was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and was an honored elder in 2006. She was also a member of the Zeba Methodist Church and the Ojibwa Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed many laughs. Lois was one of a kind and will always be remembered that way. She enjoyed various activities. Some of her favorites were Bingo, casino hopping, cooking, taking care of her flowers, four-wheeling, walks with her family, talking on the phone, dancing and listening to country music, and NASCAR racing, but most of all Lois enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Lois was a loving, compassionate and kind person, who always put a smile on someone’s face. She had a smile that could light up a room; she was loved by all for her positive and uplifting love of life. Even though she suffered in pain for many years, she never showed it and always carried a smile and a joke to share with those she came in contact with.
She is survived by her loving husband, Roger L. Bogda, and her children Cheryl L. Bogda, of L’Anse, and Donald L. Bogda and friend Carmen, of Green Bay; grandchildren Leona (Scott) Cardin, of Waterford, Melissa (Sean) Kruse, of Woodridge, Ill., Cheyenne Crebassa and friend Brandon, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Samantha (Ronnie) Chagnon, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Angelica Bogda and friend Mike, of Baraga, Mich., Roger (Boo) Crebessa, of Woodridge, Roger Bogda and friend Katie, of Green Bay, Sierra Curtis, of L’Anse, Jerry Crebessa Jr., of Arizona, and Louis Curtis Jr., of L’Anse; great-grandchildren, Ella Cardin, Jordan Cardin, Avangelica Crebessa, Matilda Chagnon, Blake Messer, Aubree Messer; sisters, Cecilia Owens of Baraga, Mich., Aurelia Hull, of Grafton, and Agnes Huckstaedt, of Baraga, Mich.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; one son, Jerome “Yogi” Crebessa; three sisters and two brothers; grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bogda will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with the Rev. Steve Rhoades officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral chapel on Sunday, June 8, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the funeral service, the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon at the Ojibwa Senior Center, Baraga. Interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Bogda’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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Wayne A. Waupoose, 41, of Denmark, died unexpectedly on June 2, 2014, in Shawano. Born on May 3, 1973, in Shawano, he is the son of the late Evelyn Kay Waupoose.
Wayne was united in marriage to Nichole Justice on Oct. 6, 2006, at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Wayne was a quiet, humble and honest individual who adored being the loving father to his two sons. His love of teaching was evident as he shared his knowledge of computers with those who attended his IT trainings at MITW, along with the computer classes he taught. Wayne recently discovered a love of fishing and was an avid Packers fan.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nichole; two sons, Ramone and Chubbs; a sister, Kathy Waupoose, of Neopit; a brother, Tony (Tracy) Waupoose, of Keshena; nieces and nephews, Mindy, A.J., Manih and Bryce Waupoose; great-niece, Kaylin; aunt, Edith Santerno, of Neopit; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; a brother, Anthony, in infancy; uncles, Melvin Waupoose, Francis “Pooch” Waupoose; an aunt, Mindy DuBois; his grandparents; and cousins, Stephen and Dana Waupoose.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014, at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Edith Santerno residence, 3640 N. 2nd St., in Neopit from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the procession leaves for the church on Friday. There will be a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Lois Adela Zastrow, 85, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. Born on Nov. 11, 1928, in the town of Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Reinhold and Amanda (Ruhbusch) Wruck. She was baptized on Dec. 9, 1928, and was confirmed on May 10, 1942.
Lois graduated from Shawano High School in 1946. After graduation she worked at Farmer’s Hardware. On Sept. 10, 1947, she was united in marriage to Carl Zastrow in Shawano. Lois enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, baking and going on trips. She liked to listen to and go to Brewers games. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church-Hermansfort, where she was a member of Ladies Aid and LWML. She also volunteered at the LCFS Thrift Store. Most of her life Lois lived in Red River, later moving to an apartment in Shawano in 2007.
Lois is survived by five children, Reginald (Sandy) Zastrow, of Shawano, Ronda (Tom) Strenski, of Green Bay, Randall (Kim) Zastrow and Roxy Martzke, all of Red River, and Robin Kaufman, of Eagan, Minn.; six grandchildren, Daniel Kluth, of Helena, Mont., Angela (Adam) Craig, of Pleasant Prairie, Jason (Käryn) Martzke, of Fall Creek, Elizabeth (Jesse) Otto, of Pella, Kyle Kaufman, of Littleton, Colo., and Karly Kaufman, of Eagan, Minn.; five great-grandchildren, Nolan, Cameron and Jaelyn Martzke and Ava and Austin Craig; four stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-stepgrandchildren.
Lois is further survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara (David) Habeck, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, on Feb. 24, 1999; two sons-in-law, Donald Kluth and James Martzke; her parents; her in-laws; a brother, Reuben (Phyllis) Wruck; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Violet Sperberg, Reuben and Charlotte Habeck, and Lawrence and Shirley Sperberg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hermansfort with the Rev. Roland Golz and Vicar Steve Conradt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church–Hermansfort.
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Verna C. Johnson Miller, 77, of Bowler, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Nov. 27, 1936, in the town of Red Springs, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia (Mohawk) Johnson.
Verna was married on March 12, 1955, to Charles Terrio Sr. for 13 years. On Aug. 7, 1976, she was united in marriage to Arvid “Babe” Miller Jr. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1997. Verna was the first tribal employee of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. She was also the first nurse hired at the Stockbridge-Munsee Clinic. Verna always took care of other people and even acted the part of a first responder before there was such a thing. She would make house calls if needed and would welcomingly accept the sick and injured at her doorstep during all hours of the day and night. Later, Verna ran a daycare for her grandchildren in her home. Verna was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness and was the first woman to act as church council president. She was a Peacemaker for the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, judge of the election board, health board member and a housing commissioner.
Verna is survived by her children, Terrie K. Terrio, of Bowler, Bonnie (Kirby) Welch Sr., of Bowler, Charles (Michelle) Terrio III, of Kroenwetter, William (Rhianne) Terrio, of Bowler, David (Jennifer ) Terrio, of Gresham, Verna (Michael) Micik, of Shawano, Angel (Jeff Zobeck) Miller, of Gresham, and Virginia (Jason) Hietpas, of Shawano; a stepdaughter, Keri Miller, of Shawano; grandchildren, Ken, KJ, Genna, Martin, Charlie, Ginny, Toban, Dakota, Dan, Andy, Sylas, Tia, Autumn, Rick, Mitchell, Aurora, Odessa, Manny, Charlee, Rose, Marley, Jaxsyn, Nick, Marcel, Sarah, Rupert, Mariah, Brooke, Devon and Rhiannon; siblings to her children, Scott Terrio and Ganelle Naud; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Roxanne) Johnson, of Gresham; and two sisters, Bonnie (Les) Slater Sr., of Bowler, and Mary Cotton, of Gresham.
Verna is further survived by sisters-in-law, Sheila (Matt) Powless, Leah (Wabeno) Miller, Molly (Lloyd) Fredenberg, Kristy (Randy) Malone, Tammy (Roderick) Pecore, all of Bowler; brothers-in-law, Dick (Pat) Miller, Carl (Anita) Miller, Harvey Kroening, all of Bowler; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Babe; parents; brother, George F. Johnson; and mother-in-law, Bernice Miller Pidgeon.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness in Bowler with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds. Those who wish to stay after the burial are welcome to visit with the family.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Arthur H. “Art” Piehl, 71, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 28, 2014, at his home on the day of his favorite food holiday, National Hamburger Day.
Art was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Shawano, a son of the late Henry and Viola (Kriewaldt) Piehl. Art was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine.
He graduated from Shawano High School in 1961, and following high school earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in agricultural business management. Following college, he was employed at H.G. Prange Company in Green Bay for several years in the sales department.
On July 10, 1971, he was united in marriage to the former Kerry K. Knope at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Following their marriage the couple moved to Green Bay. The couple moved back to Shawano in 1978. Art had been employed at K & K Implement in Shawano for over 40 years as the parts manager. He retired from K & K in 2008.
Art was a good and faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church. When his children were younger, he enjoyed attending all of their extracurricular activities. He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan and enjoyed most other sports. Art was an active member of the Shawano County Agricultural Society and also served on the Shawano County Fair Board. Art was a kind, gentle and soft-spoken man who was friendly to everyone he met. His priority was always family first.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kerry K. Piehl, of Shawano; Aaron M. (fiancé Laura Hartman) Piehl, of Cable, Kara N. Piehl, of Green Bay, and Andrew N. Piehl, of Shawano; one brother, Roger (Sally) Piehl, of Shawano; his cousin, Charlie (Cleida) O’Brien, of Shawano; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Art Piehl will be held on Sunday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to the St. James Celebration Service in the name of Art Piehl.
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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Arthur H. “Art” Piehl, 71, of Shawano, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 28, 2014, at his home, on his favorite food holiday, National Hamburger Day.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced Friday.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Charles Dean Huehnerfuss, 79, of Shawano, left this world to join our beloved family in Heaven on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Green Bay.
Charles was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Wausau to the loving parents Emil and Goldie Huehnerfuss. Charles attended school in Birnamwood and Wausau. Following school, he entered the U.S. Army, serving from 1955-57 in Texas. He then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. After that, he started working for Xerox Corp as a copier repair man for 34 years. Retiring from Xerox, he kept busy fixing jewelry, doing flea markets, spending time in Florida with his friend Joanie, spending quality time with his family and working in his yard. On March 1, 1958, he was united in marriage to Helen Erickson in Milwaukee. They then moved to Green Bay for 14 years until relocating to Shawano, where Charles spent the rest of his golden years. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers.
Charles is survived by his son, Jeff (Sandy), of Lakewood; two daughters, Carla Burr and Coleen (Tracy) Ray, of all Shawano; grandkids, MJ (Michele) Burr, Brea (Eric) Murch, Lexi Dobberstein, Brynlee Ray, Todd Boardman; great-grandkids, Morgan Huehnerfuss, Nick Boardman, Aidan and Adison Burr, Mayla Murch; and his beloved Corgi, Mika.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; sisters, Marion and Delores; granddaughter, Shawn Boardman; and son-in-law, Mark Burr.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Restlawn Cemetery in Wausau on Monday.
Dad: We are going to miss you every moment of every day. You gave us so much love that your heart was getting so tired after this sixth surgery to repair it. We will see you again in Heaven someday, please greet us with open arms.
Until we meet again. All our love,
Jeff, Carla & Coleen.
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Corey F. Krueger, 46, of Shawano, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Monday afternoon, May 26, 2014, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Corey was born Oct. 25, 1967, in Shawano, a son of Fred and Sue (Corey) Krueger.
He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and later graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1986. Following high school, he attended Central Wisconsin Technical College in Wausau.
Corey was employed at Bellin Sports Medicine and later at the Menominee Bingo and Casino Resort, where he was employed at the time of his death.
On July 17, 1999, Corey was united in marriage to the former Melody Nelson at Centerville, S.D. The couple has lived in Shawano since their marriage.
Corey was a good and faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and taking his annual fishing trip to South Dakota with his family members. He was an exceptional father, who was involved with the day-to-day lives of his loving children. He enjoyed attending all of their sporting events. He was a fan of the Badgers, Packers and Brewers and was an avid reader. He was an active member of the A to Z Investment Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Melody, of Shawano; three children, James, Emma and Erin Krueger, all at home; parents, Fred and Sue Krueger, of Shawano; two brothers, Rick (Karen Lynn) Krueger, of Bayside, and Hans (Julie) Krueger, of Lodi; one sister, Karen Sue (Jon) Slaght, of Minneapolis; his mother- and father in-law, Norman (Anna Mae) Nelson, of Centerville, S.D.; three brothers-in-law, Jim Nelson, of Beresford, S.D., Jeff (Janice) Nelson ,of Centerville, S.D., and Don (Rachel) Nelson, of Medford. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral Mass for Corey will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Friday, May 30, from 4-7 p.m. and at the gymnasium of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. A parish wake service will be conducted at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in his name to establish a trust fund for his children.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Bernice A. Reissmann, 88, of Clintonville, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014, at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville, surrounded by her loving family.
Bernice was born on Aug. 8, 1925, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Steinke) Radun.
On Nov. 3, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold “Bud” Reissmann in Milwaukee. The couple had lived in Birnamwood and Marion, and in 1961 moved to Clintonville. Bernice enjoyed being a homemaker. Once her family was grown, she worked at Pine Manor Nursing Home, Embarrass, for a number of years in the laundry department until her retirement. Harold preceded his wife in death on Jan. 10, 1995.
Bernice was a private person, however, she had a contagious smile. Her hobbies included watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, walking and listening and dancing to polka music.
Survivors include her daughters: Sharon (Edwin “Bub”) Kitzman, Big Falls, Sandra Blum, Tigerton, Diane (Jim) Gocke, Marion, and Gale (Scott) Stoehr, Sauk City; her sons, Ronald (Cheryl) Reissmann, Appleton, and Dale Reissmann, Clintonville; her grandchildren, Kelly (Jeff) Anklam, Oneida, Kevin Reissmann, Clintonville, Kimi (Eric) Johnson, Clintonville, Rhonda (Charlie) Denu, Mount Horeb, Angie (Cory) Chovanec, Oshkosh, Carey (Lucas) Carroll, Maui, Hawaii, Mandy Stoehr (Ryan Johnson), Sauk City, and Stacey Stoehr (Jesse Baier), Prairie du Sac; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold “Bud”; a daughter, Shirley, in infancy; three sisters, Martha Pingel, Adela Krueger and Laura Meverden; brother, Rudolph Radun; grandson, Tim Erickson; and son-in-law, Karl Blum.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Jill Meyer officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
The Reissmann family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for all of the gentle and personal care given to Bernice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bernice’s family.
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Regina A. “Audrey” Tepiew, 69, of Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Regina was born on Jan. 30, 1945, to the late Elmer Bigfire and Stella (Nahwahquaw) Bigfire in Keshena.
Regina is survived by four children, Kimberly, Mary, Kerry and Victor; several grandchildren; her mother, Stella; two brothers, William (Roxanna) Bigfire, of Keshena, and Randall (Angeline) Bigfire, of Neopit; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer; two brothers, Myron and Elmer Jr.; as well as her sister, Claire Jean.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Zoar. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the services on Friday.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Adolph F. “Al” Krueger, 93, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014, at King Veterans Home in King.
Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.
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Corey F. Krueger, 46, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26, 2014, at his home, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced Thursday.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Krueger family with service arrangements.
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Ethel M. Schauske, 87, of Bowler passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014, at her home. Ethel was born on Dec. 7, 1926, to the late Joe and Mary (Hill) Coyhis. Ethel attended school in Morgan Siding and after graduating went on to work numerous jobs throughout the area. She eventually took a job as a book keeper in the health care field, a job which she did for over 30 years.
Ethel was united in marriage to Henry J. Schauske in Bowler on April 24, 1976. He preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1978. After retirement Ethel went on to work as a housekeeper at the North Star Casino for nine years. In her free time she enjoyed playing slots at the casino, bingo at the elderly center, and the card game “War” with her daughter-in-law. Ethel also had a passion for feeding and watching the birds. She was a happy and bubbly person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Ethel is survived by her son, Kurt (Brigid) Malueg, of Seymour; four grandsons, Joshua (Melissa), Jason, Christopher (Ashley), and Keith Malueg; as well as three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness, with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs cemetery. Visitation was held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Tuesday, May 27, from 4 until 8 p.m. and will continue at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Richard J. “Riche” Salzmann, 60, of Shawano, died unexpectedly on Friday morning, May 23, 2014, at his home, and entered his eternal life. He was an earthly treasure to family and friends.
Riche was born May 29, 1953, in Shawano, a son of the late Roy and Elfiera (Eggert) Salzmann.
He will be dearly missed by his loving companion of 16 years, Deb Genke; his beautiful daughter, Heidi (Nathan) Jackson, of Green Bay; stepdaughters, Jamie (Brian) Jensen, of Portland, Ore., and Holly (Paul) Saari, of Oconto Falls; grandchildren, Sibayla and Makhai, of Portland, Ore., Lilly, of Oconto Falls, and his newest granddaughter, McKinley Rose, of Green Bay. He is further survived by his dedicated brother, John (Rose) Salzmann, of Mosinee; niece, Jennifer Salzmann, of Austin, Texas; and a nephew, Justin (Leah) Salzmann, of Kaukauna.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Riche enjoyed music at a young age, and it continued throughout his adult life. He was one of the founders of the band Horsethief, which entertained people for many years. Riche enjoyed times spent hunting, fishing, curling, camping, staying at the family cabin and traveling to Alaska. He had an incredible passion for cooking and entertaining. Riche was a selfless and gentle man who cared about others immensely. He could always be counted on to lend a hand or bring smiles and laughter. Above all, Riche especially cherished time spent with friends and family.
Funeral services for Riche Salzmann will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. The Rev. Ted Andrada will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Wednesday, May 28, from 4-8 p.m. and at St. James Lutheran Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in his name.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Marsha Kotlov, 53, Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.
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Mary Ellen Magdalen Traeger, 78, of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 23, 2014, in Neenah surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 23, 1936, in Gresham, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucille Traeger.
Mary Ellen was a member of the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 21 years. She was a postmaster for Mountain and Keshena before retiring in 1992. After retiring, she began traveling and found her love of the Superstition Mountains, spending the winter months in Arizona, where she loved hiking. She enjoyed sharing her Arizona mountains with anyone she could find to hike with her, especially her friend Sparky.
She spent the summer months back in Gresham, where she enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and spending time at the cottage on Big Lake with her family. Mary Ellen was a great friend to all, a wonderful mother and grandma with a loving heart. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with, and taking care of, her family and always had something cooking or freshly baked just in case company stopped in.
Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Daniel Zimmerman, of Waterford, Teresa (Patrick) Challe, of Green Bay, Andrew (Kelly) Zimmerman, of Racine, and Melissa (Greg) Trinko, of Shawano; nine grandchildren, Nicholas and Hannah Zimmerman, Jacob and Nathan Challe, Evan Zimmerman, Alisha Burger, Tiffany (Chris) Cuellar, and Thomas and Alexis Trinko; and four great-grandchildren, Jayda, Gavin, Kyleigh and Joanna. She is further survived by a sister, Donna (Vernon) Reinert, of Minnesota; a brother, Kenneth (Mary) Traeger, of Minnesota; a brother-in-law, Robert Sawall, of Appleton; her special friend, Bruce “Sparky” Hayes, of Arizona; and her former husband, David Zimmerman, of Gresham.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge Kenneth and Lucille Traeger; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Zimmerman; one sister, Charlene Sawall; and one brother, John Traeger.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.
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