Shawano Area Obituaries

Eugene A. Cherny, 87, of the town of Matteson, Waupaca County, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, peacefully at his home. Eugene was born on Dec. 3, 1926, in Clintonville, the son of the late Albert and Augusta (Diem) Cherny.

When he was a child, Eugene’s family traveled and lived in various areas within the United States, eventually settling near Shawano. Eugene attended Shawano Public Schools and on Feb. 28, 1945, entered the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of fireman second class. He was honorable discharged from the Navy on July 18, 1946, and returned to Shawano County.

On Sept. 20, 1947, Eugene married Janet Kerneen at the Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock. The couple lived and farmed near Marion for 47 years. While farming, Eugene also worked as an auto mechanic at Bertram’s in Marion, Clintonville Motors, O’Connor Automotive, Embarrass, as well as being the all-around neighborhood mechanic. In 1995 the couple moved to the Township of Matteson. Janet preceded her husband in death on Feb. 19, 2005, after 57 years of marriage.

Survivors include his daughters, Bonnie Rank and Penny Cherny, Clintonville; sons, James (Connie) Cherny, Bear Creek, Thomas (Ellen) Cherny, New Franken, and Andrew Cherny, Green Bay; grandchildren, Jonathan (Annie) Cherny, Christine (Mike) Yunek, Carrie (Chip) Curtis, Jim Cherny (special friend, Melanie), Emily (Arthur) Groenink, Merry (Jesse) Shaekleford, Paul (Zori) Cherny, Leigh-Ann Cherny and Andrea (Kegan) McMullen; and 12 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet; two brothers, Earl and Rusty; and his son-in-law, Thomas Rank.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with Zori Cherny officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664 of Clintonville.

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

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Verna L. Bunkelman, 89, formerly of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute.

Verna L. Brocker was born Sept. 21, 1924, in the town of Hobart, Brown County, a daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Schumacher) Brocker.

On Feb. 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Bunkelman at Oneida. Following their marriage the couple moved to Seymour. Verna was employed at the dry cleaners in Seymour for many years. During their time together, she along with her husband, Wilbur, owned and operated Bunkelman’s Bar in Sugar Bush. Wilbur preceded her in death in 1973. Following her husband’s death, Verna owned and operated Bunkelman’s Bank in Shawano along with her dear and faithful companion Wm. “Bill” Reinke. Mr. Reinke preceded her in death in 1994.

Verna is a member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was an avid fan of country music, she loved to travel, play Bingo and occasionally venture to the casino. She was famous for her homemade baked beans and truly loved to venture out in the autumn for color tours. She loved Halloween campfires in the woods and camping up north. Her favorite pastime was attending family gatherings, and she truly enjoyed being around people. She told her children after she retired from the tavern business that she really missed being around all of the people on a daily basis.

Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Patricia (Augie) Peotter, of Appleton, Janice Sawall, of New London, and Julie (Steve) Dyer, of St. Mary’s, Ga. She is further survived by Bill Reinke’s children, Glen Reinke, Christine (Pat) Scannel, of De Pere, Steve (Ginny) Reinke, of Green Bay, Ruth (Lloyd) Allen, of Navarino, and Paul Reinke, of Shawano. Verna also leaves eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren, and several stepgrandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, Don (Marge) Brocker, of Seward, Ill., many nieces, nephews and a very special friend, LaVerne Lucht, of Shawano.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Vick and Lucille Werner, and two brothers, Victor and Melvin Brocker.

Memorial services for Verna L. Bunkelman will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Divine Savior Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Paul Kuehn will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

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

The family gives special thanks to Todd and all of the hospice team members, Cherry Meadows and Parkside staff for the compassion and care that Verna received from them all.

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Lois Harriet Kroenke, 86, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Services are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

A full obituary will run in the Friday edition of the Leader.

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Lola M. Pleshek, 87, formerly of the town of Waukechon, Shawano, passed away Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014, at ManorCare of Shawano, where she had been a resident for the past four years.

Lola Conradt was born Jan. 19, 1927, in the town of Ellington, Outagamie County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Janke) Conradt. She attended country schools and later graduated from Shiocton High School.

On July 17, 1948, she was united in marriage to Adolph Pleshek in Shawano. Lola worked raising her family and working with her husband, Adolph, on the family homestead in the town of Waukechon her entire married life. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1995.

Lola was a former and proud member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in the town of Waukechon and later Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, where she was active with the St. Anne Society, the Council of Catholic Women, volunteered with the St. Vincent De Paul Society and was a member of the Catholic Knights. Lola was a devout Catholic who was true to her faith as well as her beliefs. Lola was also a past member of the American Rifle Association. She worked hard to raise her family, be a homemaker, as well as help her husband on the farm. She loved to cook for her family, tend her flower gardens and always had a wonderful sense of humor.

Lola is survived by her loving and devoted children, Clarence “Sonny” (Kathy) Pleshek, Roy (Deborah) Pleshek, Patty (Mike) Rindt, Tom (Debra) Pleshek and Tim (Molly Fischer) Pleshek, all of the town of Waukechon; her grandchildren, Adam, Gregg (Emily) and Jesse Pleshek, Reagan and Riley Rindt, Shiela (Greg) Landon, Jimmy, Joshua and Nicole Pleshek; four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Henry Pleshek, Jacob and Bryce Landon. Lola is further survived by her sisters, Dorothy Karbel, of Milwaukee, Janice VanStraten, of Shiocton, and Verla Booth, of Tomahawk Lake; her brothers, Gordon “Bob” Conradt, of Thiensville, Charles (Audrey) Conradt and LeRoy (Jeannine) Conradt, both of Shiocton, and James (JoAnne) Conradt, of Black Creek. Lola is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Victor and Reno Conradt, and her sisters, Margie Conradt and Charlotte Merholtz.

A funeral Mass for Lola Pleshek was celebrated Tuesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris was the celebrant. Interment was in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, town of Waukechon. Relatives and friends called at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and again on Tuesday at Sacred Heart from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. A parish wake service was conducted at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

The family thanks the staff at ManorCare in Shawano, Heartland Hospice and ThedaCare Physicians for the compassion and care that Lola has received the past years. The family also thanks Father Luke Ferris and Rob Mickelson for their support and guidance through this difficult time.

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Carl Johnson Maskewit Jr., 47, of Keshena, died unexpectedly April 13, 2014, in Appleton with his family by his side. Born on Oct. 18, 1966, in Sturgeon Bay, he was the son of Carl J. Maskewit Sr. and the late Sharon (Winneshiek) Maskewit.

Known as an avid outdoorsman, Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially cutting wood with his father. He had a great sense of humor, always laughing and joking around, and those that knew him referred to him as a “good drinker.”

Carl will be sadly missed by his family and friends, including his father, Carl Sr., of Keshena; his sisters, Linda (Raphael) Boivin, of Keshena, Mary (Daniel) Tomow, of Legend Lake, Sharon Maskewit, of South Dakota; brothers, Jacob Maskewit Sr., of Keshena, John Maskewit, of Keshena, Mitchell (Elizabeth) Maskewit III, of Keshena; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, including his special great-niece Leila Sky Peters, whom he adored, and his favorite cousins, Candy Boyd and John Boyd III.

Carl is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon (Winneshiek) Maskewit, and his sister-in-law, Debra Maskewit.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation will be at the Carl Maskewit Sr. residence, N276 Max Martin Road, in Keshena from noon on Wednesday until the procession leaves for the funeral home 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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Betty J. Mattmiller, 82, formerly of Mattoon, died on Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.

She was born on Nov. 6, 1931, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda (Kortbein) Kielman.

Betty graduated in 1950 from Bowler High School. She was united in marriage to Willard Mattmiller on June 15, 1957, in Bowler. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1980.

She worked at Wolf’s Grocery Store in Bowler and the grocery store in Mattoon. She then was employed by Weinbrenner Shoe Factory, Antigo, and retired from the Mattoon Veneer Mill. Betty enjoyed reading, hunting, the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and shopping. She also loved her dogs.

Survivors include a daughter, Bev (John) Murphy, Antigo; grandson, Scott (Melody) Murphy, Weston; brother, Alvin (Lois) Kielman, Mattoon; sister-in-law, Joyce Kielman, King; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard; parents, Charles and Amanda Kielman; brothers, Harvey (Helen), George (Ida), Alfred (Mildred), William, Orval (Anne), Royal and Harold (Pat); sisters, Beatrice (Roy) Whitehouse and Milda (John) Stolzman; and a nephew, Bobby Whitehouse.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon. The Rev. Dean Bertsch will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.

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Russell E. Barnes, 66, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 12, 1947, in Keshena, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor “Sissy Bug” (Webster) Barnes.

After graduating from Shawano High School, Russell enlisted with the United States Marines and proudly served his country for nearly three years during the Vietnam War. After service, Russell worked as an iron worker and later as a police officer and in construction. Most recently he worked at the Menominee Casino. On Sept. 25, 2007, he was united in marriage to Lorraine “Clowny” Summers in Keshena. When not at work, Russell enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, fishing and riding in the woods. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit.

Russell is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two daughters, Jody Barnes, of Green Bay, and Gayla Barnes, of St. Louis, Mo.; four stepchildren, Sara Munoz, of Appleton, Kelly Summers, of Chicago, Roland Peynetsa, of Oshkosh, and Monneedoe Haack, of Green Bay; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Jimmy (Michelle) Barnes, of Keshena; two sisters, Irene Barnes, of Keshena, and Marcene (Daryl) Barnes, of Keshena; numerous aunts and uncles, including special aunts Roberta Young, Donna Franklin and Flora Munoz, and special uncle Louis Webster; numerous nieces and nephews, including two special nephews, Jesse Barnes and Carl Barnes Sr.; and his dog, Cisco, whom Russell affectionately referred to as his “Little Boy.”

Russell was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beverly Bird; and three brothers, Dennis, Virgil and John “Poncho” Barnes Jr.

Military services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the Menominee Veterans Park in Keshena. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the park on Thursday from noon until the time of services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Russell’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice, especially Patty and Leah for everything they did for Russell.

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Lola M. Pleshek, 87, formerly of the town of Waukechon, passed away Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014, at ManorCare of Shawano, where she had been a resident for the past four years.

A funeral Mass for Lola will be celebrated Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, town of Waukechon. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service on Monday, April 13, from 4-7 p.m. and again at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass.

A full obituary will be published at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

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Arlene J. Burke, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 6, 2014, at The Cottages in Shawano. She was born July 19, 1924, in Lunds, a daughter of the late George W. and Clara J. (Anker) Black.

A memorial service for Arlene will be held Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Gisele Berninghaus will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano on Tuesday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. Relatives and friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Online condolences are available at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

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Theodore Henry Otto, 78, of Sheboygan, passed away Friday morning, April 11, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 13, 1936, in Sheboygan, Theodore was a son of the late Adolph and Olga Radke Otto. He attended Madison Grade School and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953. He then went on to honor his country by serving in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. On April 28, 1962, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Doris Mae Maltbey, in Shawano.

Ted was employed by Plastics Engineering Co. for 43 years, retiring in 1998. He was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where he was involved in many ministries, including singing in the choir. Ted was a kind, loving, warm-hearted guy who always greeted everyone with a smile. He was passionate about helping other people in need, easy to talk to, helping everyone feel comfortable and welcome when they were around him. Prayer was a big part of his life. He often talked about being in constant contact with God, asking for forgiveness for his shortcomings and help for overcoming them. He attempted to instill this in the people in his life, mainly his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially watching the grandchildren play their many sports activities. He was an avid Brewers, Packers and Badgers fan who also enjoyed dancing polkas with his wife, Doris, all kinds of cards, especially Sheepshead and Cribbage, bowling, gardening and traveling.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris; his three children, Robert Otto, Sheboygan Falls, Kathy (Sam) Schmitt, Sheboygan Falls, and Sharon (Warren) Batkiewicz, Kohler; four grandchildren, Ryan and Alex Schmitt, Sheboygan Falls, and Erik and Kyle (Kristen) Batkiewicz, Kohler; his brother, Richard (Ione) Otto, Sheboygan Falls; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; two brothers, Edward (Gloria) Otto and Arthur (Lois) Otto; and his sister-in-law, Phyllis Otto.

Funeral services for Ted will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2104 Geele Ave., Sheboygan. Family and friends are welcome at the Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1132 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at Gardens of Peace Mausoleum following cremation.

The family would like to thank Dr. Turaga and staff at Froedtert Medical Center, Dr. Bettag and staff, and the nurses and staff of St. Nicholas Home Health & Hospice for all of their loving care and support.

A memorial fund has been established in his name.

The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Ted’s arrangements.

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Morris M. Krueger, 76, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano, where he had been a resident for two days.

Morris was born on Dec. 24, 1937, in Shawano, a son of the late Benjamin and Bernice (Darling) Krueger. He attended the Shawano schools and was a graduate of Shawano High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy. He served as a boatswains mate for two years of active duty from 1955-1957 and then served in the Naval Reserve until 1967.

After his service time, Morris was employed at American Motors Corporation in Milwaukee, Four Wheel Drive in Clintonville and Phenix Manufacturing in Shawano. Following his retirement, he had been employed in the maintenance department at ManorCare of Shawano.

Morris was an avid collector and restorer of old cars, especially Model A Fords, and also collected foreign currency.

Morris is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Ramirez, of Bonduel, Elizabeth Raisor, of Kentucky, and Christina Jones, of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his dear friend and soul mate, Mae Ebelt, of Shawano, whom he has spent the past 48 years with. He also is survived by a sister, Glenda Harrell, of Tulsa, Okla.

Morris was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marion Kasper, and his former wife, Elaine F. Jones.

Funeral services for Morris Krueger will be held on Monday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Shawano AmVets Post 10 will perform military honors at the funeral home immediately following the service.

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

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Kenneth “Ken” Malueg, 84, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano.

Kenneth Louis Malueg was born on April 7, 1930, in the town of Germania, Shawano County, to Louis and Dorothy (Popelka) Malueg. He was united in marriage on May 3, 1953, to Elaine M. Jepson at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. In his early years, Ken did road construction for Kenwall in Milwaukee and then he drove truck for Tigerton Lumber Company. In 1965, the couple took over the family farm that Ken operated for many years until his retirement. His wife preceded him in death on July 7, 2010.

Ken was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. He enjoyed playing cards, throwing horseshoes, hunting and fishing. Ken was a devoted husband, a caring dad and grandpa, who always loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Lucy Bankes, of Shawano, and Nancy (friend Dale Selle) Michaelis, of Tigerton. There are four grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Michaelis, of Tigerton, Richard Bankes, of Shawano, Michelle Menge, of Tigerton, and Karri Hoefferle, of Shawano. There are 10 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Ivy and Jade Hoefferle, Melissa Bula, Michael Michaelis Jr., Kyle Erickson, Makenzie and Jocelyn Menge, Rae Ann Strehlow and Eliana Michaelis. There is one great-great-grandson, Kyle Bula; a sister, Betty Brevik, of Iola; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Lorge, of New London. Ken is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elaine, and a son-in-law, Loryn Michaelis.

The funeral service will be held Monday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate, and burial will be at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.

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

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

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Evergreen in Shawano for the excellent care given to Ken during his stay.

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Russell E. Barnes, 66, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Verna L. Bunkelman, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2014, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute.

Funeral service arrangements are currently pending and will be announced later.

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

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Jerome F. Blank, 82, formerly of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Columbia, Ill.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced next week.

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

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Kenneth L. Malueg, 84, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano.

Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.

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Terry Sousek, formerly of Gresham, died on April 7, 2014, at home in New York City with his loving wife, Ann, at his side. Terry was born on July 10, 1950, the fourth child of Margaret and Victor Sousek.

From little on, Terry was an avid musician, teaching himself to play the guitar, and there was nothing Terry enjoyed more than jamming with other musicians. It became his lifelong hobby, giving him, and others, a great deal of pleasure. As teenagers, he and his brother, Scott, formed their own band, The Distortions. Later, they formed Loose Ends and played throughout the state of Wisconsin, though they were best known in the Gresham and Shawano areas.

In later years, Terry also played occasionally with his brother Scott’s band in Minneapolis and continued his love of the guitar, writing several songs, which Loose Ends, and other bands, performed.

After graduating from Gresham High School, Terry went on to the University of Wisconsin for his bachelor’s degree and also graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He and his wife moved to New York City, where Terry opened Videoscript, a video deposition company that was the first of its kind in New York City and that he operated until recently.

In his free time, Terry, along with his brothers, was an avid fan of the Packers and the Brewers, and he spent many hours on the phone discussing the success of those teams with his brothers.

Terry is survived by his wife, Ann; his sister, Judy Koslowske (Tom), of Orchard Park, N.Y.; his brothers, Samuel (Diette), of Gresham, and Scott (Cindy), of Lakeville, Minn.; 14 nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Victor Sousek, his brother, Leland, and his grandparents.

The family thanks everyone for their loving support throughout this difficult time. We will all miss Terry.

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Robert Michael Beck, 90, of Keshena, joined his wife, Shirley, in heaven on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Bob passed away at Shawano Medical Center, Shawano.

Bob was born April 14, 1923, in West Bend, the son of Michael and Amanda (Schacht) Beck. He attended Holy Angels Catholic Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in June 1942. He enlisted in the Army on Dec. 7, 1943, and was discharged on April 29, 1946. He was a corporal and served in the 30th Division, 119th Infantry Regiment, Company K. He received a Good Conduct medal, two Battle Stars and a Purple Heart for bravery while serving in northern France. Bob married Shirley Meta Roell on Oct. 25, 1958, in Wauwatosa. Bob worked at American Motors-Chrysler before retiring to Keshena.

Bob was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Keshena. In retirement, Bob enjoyed his dogs, bowling, fishing and canoeing on Legend Lake with Shirley. Bob’s biggest thrills were being married to Shirley, his forever wife, and Bill Mazeroski’s ninth-inning home run that beat the Yankees in the seventh game of the 1960 World Series in Pittsburgh.

Bob and Shirley will both be sadly missed, especially by their beloved nieces and nephews who would affectionately refer to them as their favorite aunt and uncle.

Bob is survived by a brother, Edward Beck, of Decatur, Ill., two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank Beck; and his wife of 45 years, Shirley.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano, with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Bob’s name to the Wounded Veterans.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs at Shawano Medical Center and Birch Hill Care Center for the care and compassion shown to Bob during his stay.

“Did it My Way Like Frank S.” — Bob Beck

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Sandra K. Hitt, 68, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at a local hospital. She was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Ashland, the daughter of the late Walter and Edythe (Becker) Westlund.

Sandra was a caring person who showed it in her 40-plus years as a nurse and her rehab work she did with the birds at R-PAWS (Rehabilitation Program at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Bay Beach). She was a conservationist and loved to read and garden.

Sandra is survived by her four children, Katherine Erickson, Janice Erickson, David (Michelle Maleport) and Michael (Leslie Oettinger) Erickson; eight grandchildren, Jeffery West, Andrea Lambrecht, Ben Schmidt, Meagan Erickson-Serwe, Brittany Erickson, Allison Erickson and Kielan Erickson, and Paula Schmidt; brother, Richard Westlund; special sister-in-law, Patty Westlund; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edythe Westlund; son, James Erickson; two grandsons, Stefan Eastman and Brett Erickson; two brothers, Byron and David; and a nephew, Travis Westlund.

Family and friends may visit from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Sandra will be buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, town of Scott.

Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Hitt family.

Memorials are greatly appreciated to the Friends of the Wildlife Sanctuary, R-PAWS, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay, WI 54302.

The Erickson family would like to say a special thank you to St. Mary and St. Vincent IMCU and ICU and Dr. Cavallin for their care of Sandra.

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Kenneth L. Huebner, 72, of the town of Richmond, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on Dec. 19, 1941, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Henry and Sarah (Nueske) Huebner.

Ken lived in Shawano all his life and graduated from Gresham High School. On Nov. 9, 1963, he was united in marriage to Doris Mikulski in Clintonville. She preceded him in death on July 31, 1997. Ken owned and operated Huebner Electric. When not at work, he enjoyed deer hunting, snowmobiling, camping and spending time at his trailer in Pickerel. Ken was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hermansfort.

Ken is survived by his two daughters, Linda (Joey Bahr) Huebner, of Shawano, and Marsha (John) Lawrenz, of Navarino; his son, Kenneth A. Huebner, of Shawano; a sister, Sallee (Gary) Gehrt, of Embarrass; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Virginia Huebner, of Sandstone, Minn., Lyle (Marlea) Mikulski, of Marion, and Art (Shirley) Mikulski, of Hortonville; and several nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, his parents and a brother, Casper Huebner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 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 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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