Shawano Area Obituaries
Lorraine I. Retzlaff Kriescher
Lorraine I. Retzlaff Kriescher, 84, of Shawano, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Feb. 22, 1930, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late William and Barbara Rose (Rambo) Seidletz.
Lorraine was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mattoon. On June 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Edgar Retzlaff Sr. He preceded her in death in 1975. On May 22, 1999, Lorraine married Paul Kriescher. Lorraine worked at Weber’s Mill and the Shawano Laundry Mat. She also worked as a waitress and cook for Ed Bonds and Spiffy’s as well as the L&L Ranch Restaurant, which she also managed for several years. Lorraine also worked as a food demonstrator at T&C and Country Store grocery stores. In her earlier years, Lorraine played second base for the All Women’s Baseball Team in Shawano and was involved in many community organizations. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and canning. Her generosity was evident especially when sharing recipes, vegetables, fruits and pies with others. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and also enjoyed dancing. Lorraine had a very special friend, Ben Hartwig, who stood up in her wedding to Paul and meant the world to her.
Lorraine is survived by her loving husband, Paul; three sons, Edgar (Violet) Retzlaff Jr., of Shawano, Rick (Mary) Retzlaff, of Shawano, Richard (special friend, Patricia Baldwin) Retzlaff, of Appleton; two daughters, Linda (Bruce) Boerst, of Cecil, Brenda (Alan) Thomas, of Shawano; a stepson, Paul Kriescher Jr., of Denver, and a stepdaughter, Ann (Tony) Goerl, of Neenah.
She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, Theresa (Joel) Novitski, Tim (Tara) Retzlaff, Angela Retzlaff, Jennifer Buth, Tiffani (Scott) Kimball, Nate (fiancé, Krystin Ellis) Retzlaff, Andrew (Teresa) Boerst, Rachel Boerst, Anthony (Jena) Boerst, Aaron Boerst, Alanna (Tim) Maas, Rachel Kriescher, Rowan Goerl; 14 great-grandchildren, Zachary (Audra) Bierman, Justin (Gina) Novitski, Nickolas Novitski, Nettie Novitski, Tristan Retzlaff, Kimberly, Danyell, Nevaeh, McKenzie Buth, Lawson Kimball, baby Kimball to be, Julia Boerst, Emily Boerst, Jameson Boerst; and three great-great-grandchildren, Destiny and Isabella Bierman and Benton Novitski.
Also surviving are a brother, Lenard (Evelyn) Rambo; two sisters, Dorothy Koeller and Marjorie Weeks; 13 sisters-in-law, Elnora Herm, Delilah Seehafer, Madge (Russ) Rebolz, Florence Onesti, Bernice Huebner, Helen Kriescher, Betty (John) Kadletz, Mary (Tom) Mueller, Jackie Hutchinson, MaryBeth (Gary) Mayor, Darlene Kriescher, Rose Kriescher, Sue Kriescher; two brothers-in-law, Jeff Pecore and Clarence Smits; and four godchildren, Diane Zoglman, Bobbie Prellwitz, Mike Wegner and Tammy Burr.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her first husband, Edgar Retzlaff; her parents; four sisters, Patsy Hagen, Geraldine Smits, Mary Thada, Sally Wegner; three brothers, Lester Rambo, Roy Seidletz, Ralph Seidletz; seven brothers-in-law, Hugh Weeks, Lloyd Wegner, Elmer (Evelyn) Retzlaff, Clarence (Eleanora) Retzlaff, Dave Retzlaff, Bill (Mrytle) Prellwitz, Harry Her; two sisters-in-law, Edna (Rueben) Schroeder, Manda Hokenstad; and a special friend, Leona Pecore.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada and the Rev. Aaron Boerst officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Thursday from 4-7:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the WTCH Sunday Radio.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Shawano Medical Center in Shawano, especially Dr. Qualheim and nurse Holly Zimmerman. They would also like to thank The Hospice Center, the staff at Dreier’s Pharmacy and all of those who cared for and said prayers for their mother.
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Joan R. Maryniak (nee Trenhaile), 78, of Gresham, died on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Marshfield. Born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Bensenville, Ill., she was the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Guilford) Trenhaile.
On July 17, 1954, Joan was united in marriage to Edward Maryniak. The couple ran an archery store in the Chicago area and moved to the Shawano area in 1975. Ed preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1990. Joan married Chester Koop, who also preceded her in death. She was a leader for Weight Watchers, founder of the GOAL Cancer Support Group and proud member of the Red Hat Society. She loved to travel and meet new people. Her eternally optimistic outlook will be deeply missed.
Joan is survived by her sons, Lyle (Julie) Maryniak, Dan (Kris) Maryniak; sister, Dori (Dave) Albert; half-sister, Diane Rambo; brother-in-law, Marvin (Genevieve) Bailey; grandsons, Nick (Barb Meier) Maryniak, Alan Maryniak and James Maryniak; stepson, Cole (Christine) Koop; and countless nieces, nephews, friends and many young people who knew her as Gramma Joan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maryniak; second husband, Chester Koop; brothers, Lee and Don Trenhaile; and nephew, Kim Bailey.
A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014. Visitation will be held on Saturday after 1 p.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
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Shirley Ann Treptow, 78, passed away Feb. 27, 2014, at Bay Area Medical Center. Born Aug. 1, 1935, in Marinette to the late Edwin and Gladys (Steer) Behrend, she graduated from Marinette High School in 1954.
Shirley was employed as a secretary at the Prescott-Sterling Co. in Menominee, Mich., until her marriage to Kenneth Treptow on Dec. 1, 1956, at which time she farmed together with her husband for 50 years before retiring. Shirley was a poll worker for the town of Grover for many years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Coleman. Shirley enjoyed farming together with her husband, Ken, especially driving tractors, cooking, baking, gardening and listening to music and dancing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on Sept. 2, 2007; her parents, Edwin and Gladys Behrend; her in-laws, Arthur and Minnie Treptow; sister-in-law, Carolyn Treptow; brother-in-law, Clarence Polzin, and sister-in-law, Bernita Polzin.
She is survived by four sons, Gerald Treptow, of Green Bay, Thomas Treptow, of Peshtigo, Jon (Mae) Treptow, of Oconto, Tim (Tasha) Treptow, of Bonduel; four grandchildren she loved so much and enjoyed them visiting her, Noah, Nicholas, Emily and Kenneth Treptow; two sisters, Carroll (Donald) Treptow, of Wrightstown, and Janet (Darryl) Polzin, of Green Bay; brother-in-law, Roland Treptow; nieces and nephews; seven godchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Coleman with the Rev. Greg Stahlecker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Berth and Rosenthal Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Dennis Thomas “Buzz” Gerches, 69, of Shawano, formerly of Illinois, died on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, in Appleton. Born on May 1, 1944, in Cicero, Ill., he is the son of the late Paul and Julia (Gudaidis) Gerches.
Dennis was united in marriage to Jewel Reichelt on Oct. 7, 1991, in Joliet, Ill. Dennis and Jewel often spent time in the Shawano area. After Dennis’ retirement, the couple moved to Shawano, where he enjoyed learning to golf, finding he had a natural gift. He also enjoyed fishing on Shawano Lake and became a valuable player in the local dart league. Dennis enjoyed traveling with Jewel and her brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Diane, especially cherishing the trips to Arizona and Hawaii. He absolutely loved life and was often heard telling jokes.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Jewel; his son, Brian Thomas (Maria) Gerches, of Lockport, Ill.; two grandchildren, Samuel and Helena; a brother-in-law, Fred (Diane) Reichelt; nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul Gerches.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
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Willy (Tim) Williamson, 52, Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. He was born in Appleton on June 17, 1962.
Willy was employed at the Kimberly Mill until its closure in 2008.
Willy will always be remembered for his passion for outdoor activities and love of family and friends. He also loved cooking, and everyone enjoyed a meal prepared by Willy.
He is survived by his parents, Al Williamson, Kimberly, and Carol (Hank) Mandel, Cecil; his siblings, Todd (Andrea), of Charlotte, N.C., Pauline (Derek) Ho, of Appleton, Julie (Gene) Wild, of Appleton, and Mark (Lisa) Williamson, of Kimberly; his beloved dog, Fry; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A gathering and celebration of Willy’s life will be on Tuesday March 4, 2014, from 4-9 p.m. at the Kimberly Municipal Complex, 515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly.
In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established at Capital Credit Union, 855 Eisenhower Drive, Kimberly, WI 54136.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
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Ione V. Stueck, 87, of the Township of Navarino, Shawano County, left her home here on March 1, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center in a ray of sunshine and was excited to experience her new home with her Savior.
Ione was born on Aug. 14, 1926, in Mattoon, Shawano County, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Timm) Riemer. She was confirmed at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, and graduated from Clintonville High School. Ione was united in marriage to James R. Stueck on June 16, 1945, at Christus Lutheran Church, where Ione has been a long-time member.
The Stueck family had farmed in the Township of Navarino until 1962 although they continued to live in the Township of Navarino. Ione’s hobbies included embroidery, gardening, canning and shooting pool. Her husband, Jim preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 2004, after 59 years of marriage. Besides raising and caring for her family, Ione also worked throughout the years. She worked at the Hansen Glove Factory, Clintonville, Eagle Knitting, Shawano, Clintonville Shoe Factory, Pine Manor Nursing Home, Embarrass, as a nurse’s assistant, did cleaning at Lake Aire Supper Club and Zachow Plumbing in the Township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, as well as the Oxbow Tavern, Township of Navarino, and sold Stanley Products besides farming.
Out of all of her jobs, Ione was the family caregiver; a responsibility she took seriously and with love. Ione’s caring nature will be missed by all of her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughters, Sandy (Jerry) LeMoine, Neenah, Peggy (Terry) Oesterreich, Clintonville, Patti (Rich) Olinski, Tomahawk, Lauri (Brian) MacMurray, Shawano, Penny Stueck (special friend, Larry Thompson), Clintonville, Tina (Dennis) Schulz, Black Creek; her sons, James E. (Peggy) Stueck, Clintonville, Dan (Lois) Stueck, Clintonville, Tom (Diane) Stueck, Embarrass, Bill Stueck (special friend, Sarah Bartz), Clintonville; 20 grandchildren, Scott Stueck, Tammy (Justin) Miller, Carrie Stueck (fiance, Patrick), Joe (Stacie) Stueck, Tommy Joe (Denise) Stueck, John Stueck, Luke Oesterreich (fiancee Amanda), Andy (Jessica) Oesterreich, Sarah Oesterreich (Tim), Terra (Jason) Plaisance, Krista (Dylan) Schoenick, Niki (Adam) Clark, Myra MacMurray, Joshua Ader (Kelly), Jennifer Holbrook, Levi Stueck, Gunnard Stueck, Beau Stueck, Amber Schulz and Tyler Schulz; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce Passehl, King, Judy (Don) Peterson, Scandinavia, and Joe (Jackie) Stueck, Milwaukee; and nephews, John (Karen) Riemer, Marion, and Steve (Marcia) Riemer, Clintonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James R. Stueck; a son, Jeffrey, in infancy; two brothers, Norman, as a child, and Ervin (Dorothy) Riemer; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edward and Adela Stueck; and her brother-in-law, Jack (Carol) Stueck.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at the Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Benjamin Hollingsead officiating. Spring interment will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery, Township of Waukechon, Shawano County. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials, which will be established at a later date, may be directed to the Stueck family.
Mom, you were a great woman, wife, mom, grandmother, and friend! Your legacy to us was to work hard, keep a good sense of humor, don’t take yourself too seriously, take care of and love each other, and to trust in the Lord in all you do. We love you almost as much as you loved us.
Ione’s family would like to thank the staff on the third floor at Appleton Medical Center and Theda Care at Home Hospice for making her last days comfortable and peaceful. You are awesome!
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family with the arrangements.
An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
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Harold O. Fust, of Shawano, formerly of Gillett, passed away Feb. 27, 2014. He was born Nov. 19, 1920, to the late Fred and Bertha Fust near Wittenberg.
On June 13, 1942, he married Annabelle Huntington. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2006. Harold served in World War II in the Army Air Corps from Nov. 4, 1942, to Dec. 28, 1945, in New Guinea, Biak and the Philippines, receiving a Bronze Star. When he returned home from the war, he became a farmer and a logger, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Harold was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz, and served many years as an elder of the church.
Harold is survived by two children, David (Sigi) Fust, of Crivitz, and Deborah (Steven) Schroeder, of Gillett; five grandchildren, Flori (Jim) Jesperson, of Merrill, Harold D. Fust, of Sobieski, Hans Fust, of Nevada, Monique (Rob) Rosenthal, of Appleton, and Jenelle Schroeder, of Gillett; nine great-grandchildren, Heidi (Josh) Odegard, Paul and David Jesperson, Alex Fust, Gavin and Rafe Rosenthal, Draven, LilyAnne, and Oni Schroeder; three great-great granddaughters, Madelyn, Isabelle and Amelia Odegard; one sister, Alice Knope, of Clintonville; two sisters-in-law, Delores Ziemer, of Shawano, and Harriet Brooks, of Florida; and one brother-in-law, Bert (Carol) Huntington, of Shawano; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by one son, Elmer Fust; one great-grandson, James Fust; two sisters, Viola Ross and Edna Fink; and one brother, Elmer Fust.
Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at the church with Pastor Mike Paholke officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery at a later date.
Kuehl Funeral Home will be assisting the family.
Harold’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Birch Hill Care Center for their great care and friendship while he was there with them. Also, to Heartland Hospice for being there for us as Harold’s journey came to an end. Thank you to everyone who would visit and remember Harold with beautiful cards and prayers, and to Pastor Michael Paholke for the hunting and fishing stories he shared with Harold and for all his spiritual support.
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Shirley Ann Treptow, 78, of Peshtigo, died Thursday, Feb. 27, at Bay Area Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Coleman from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Berth & Rosenthal is serving the family.
A full obituary will follow.
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Ruth I. Mahn, 94, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local nursing home on Feb. 27, 2014, with family by her side.
Visitation will be at First United Church of Christ, 509 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Robert Laubenstein officiating.
Malcore (West) Funeral Home & Crematory in Green Bay is assisting the family with arrangements, 920-499-4100.
Please visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to share memories and to express online condolences.
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Lorraine Emilie Meyer, 82, of Shawano, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Evergreen Care Center.
Lorraine was born June 15, 1931, in Bonduel. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Heller) Boettcher. Lorraine was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1949.
On July 10, 1965, she was united in marriage to Ralph Meyer, of Shawano, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Ralph preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 2012. Lorraine worked as a bookkeeper for Village Farm Dairy in Bonduel and Morning Glory Farms in Shawano for many years. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was a faithful member of St. Paul and enjoyed worshiping there. Lorraine also enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, cooking, baking and making artificial flower arrangements.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved son, James, of Shawano; a sister, Violet Beilfuss, of Bonduel; special niece and goddaughter, Kathy (Keith) Wilcox, of Pulaski and their daughters Kendall and Kallie; special nephew, Brian (Carrie) Beilfuss, of Bonduel, and their sons Noah, Adam, and Carter; sisters-in-law Elaine (Donald) Klitz, of Pella, Diane (Wayne) Krueger, of Neenah; brothers-in-law, Mer Meyer, of Suamico, David (Pili) Meyer, of Port Angeles, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lorraine was also preceded in death by brother-in-law, Robert Beilfuss, and sister-in-law, Patti Meyer.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel at 11 a.m. with Pastor Timothy Shoup officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church cemetery in Bonduel.
Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Beth Gillis for the wonderful care she provided, to the wonderful and caring staff at Evergreen Care Center for the excellent care of Lorraine, and to Pastors Shoup and Palmer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established for St. Paul Lutheran Church and Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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David Allen Rand, 70, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at his home. Born on Oct. 16, 1943, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Milton and Pearl (Ledger) Rand.
In 1947 his family moved back to the Chili area in Clark County. David grew up on a farm with many brothers and sisters. He was a part of the last generation to attend one-room country schools. After graduating in 1961, he traveled about 6,000 miles by motorcycle to Texas and California. David joined the Army in 1962 and was later sent to Japan, where he worked in the Army Security Agency for 27 months. In Japan, he met Kazuko, who later became his wife. They were married Sept. 25, 1965. Upon returning to the U.S., David worked for a year at General Motors in Janesville before enrolling at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, then transferring to UW-Stevens Point, where he majored in natural resource management, history and secondary education. He then got his master’s degree from UW-SP in broadfield social studies. While at UW-SP he was a founding member of Veterans for Peace.
In 1971, David and Kazuko moved to Shawano, where he eventually started a 25-year teaching career at the Menominee Indian School District. David’s activities included camping, canoe building, traveling, backpacking, pottery, running, photography, practicing and teaching karate. He was also involved in the Shawano Old Time Music and Crafts Festival for 20 years and helped organize Miles of Art-Shawano County.
David is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kazuko; children, Patricia (Bob) Hedrick and Doug Rand; and siblings, Howard (Carol) Rand, Mark (Diane) Rand, Terry (Sharon) Rand, Marilyn (Johnny) Scott, Eugene Rand, Elizabeth (Randy) Ramker; sister-in-law, Becky Rand; and nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Pearl; sisters, MaryAnn and Stella; brother, Gary; and niece, Tanya.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for Miles of Art-Shawano County would be greatly appreciated.
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Linda Amy Dickenson, 47, of Green Bay, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Sept. 9, 1966, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Elm) Dickenson.
After graduating from high school, Linda worked for the Just 4 Kids Day Care in Green Bay. She loved the kids there and gave each one a nickname. Linda was also a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered as the one who could always make you laugh.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Boyd, of Green Bay; two sons, Kenneth J. Boyd and Warren J. Boyd, both of Green Bay; and eight grandchildren, Savannah, Max, Cali Rose, Achilles, Deziray, Taylor, Deliah and Donovan. She is further survived by two sisters, Brenda and Robintina Dickenson; four brothers, Richard, Mark and Bruce Dickenson, and Greg Elm; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a great aunt, Frieda Bergeon.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Boyd; her parents; a grandson, Jonathon; and her companion, Jeffrey Fish.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7 p.m.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established.
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Matthew Morris “Matt” Bystol, 43, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Vilas County. Born on Dec. 17, 1970, in Shawano, he was the son of Mike and Barbara (Lahti) Bystol.
After graduating from Shawano High School in 1988, Matt attended Fox Valley Technical Collage for one year. In 1991 Matt enlisted with the United States Marines and served his country for nearly two years. After service, Matt worked as a press operator for Creator Services in Clintonville. When not at work he enjoyed musky fishing, hunting and spending time in the Eagle River area. Matt was a member of the Figure 8 Musky Club.
Matt is survived by his parents, Mike and Barb Bystol of Shawano, and a brother, Scott (Jill) Bystol, of Grand Junction, Colo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7 p.m.
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Earl W. Eake, 92, of Shawano, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center in Shawano. He was born June 17, 1921, in Neenah to the late Leonard and Linda (Mueller) Eake.
Earl served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, Earl married Mabel Louise Hoffman on March 31, 1942, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Neenah. Together they moved briefly to Appleton and then to Neenah, where Earl and Mabel farmed their 180-acre homestead located directly south of the Breezewood Lane and Tullar Road intersection. In 1954, Earl sold the farm and purchased a feed mill at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Minnesota Street, to be known as Eake Milling Co., and moved the family to Oshkosh.
After selling the mill property to The Morgan Door Co., Earl went on to work at U.S. Motors for more than 20 years as a welder, a skill he learned in the military. Always an entrepreneurial free spirit at heart, Earl started his own carpet and flooring sales and installation business that he operated until his retirement.
Shortly after his retirement, Mabel passed away. Earl then moved to the Shawano. Next he met his new partner for the rest of his life, Cecelia Anderson. Earl and Cecelia enjoyed their years together caring for the many dogs and cats that seemed to find their way to them for food and shelter.
Earl enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially deer hunting.
Surviving Earl are his children, Sherrianne Airola and Gary Eake (Jo Sawicki), both of Oshkosh; one brother, Eugene (Joan) Eake, of Neenah; three sisters, Marion (Howard Jr.) Larson, of Kaukauna, Carol Eake, of Chicago, Gloria Wollersheim, of Neenah; brother-in-law, John Quella, of North Carolina; plus several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Along with his parents, Earl was also preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; four sisters, Dolores, Lucille, Phyllis, and Janet; and two brothers, Orvin and Kenneth.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 4120 County Road M (northeast corner of state Highway 153 and County Road M), Stratford, with a luncheon for family and friends to immediately follow until 3:30 p.m. There will be no graveside service, but Earl will be laid to rest in the Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery.
On Sunday, March 2, 2014, from 1:30-4 p.m. an additional memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at Robbins Restaurant, 1810 Omro Road, Oshkosh.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Shawano County Humane Society, 1290 Jaycee Court, Shawano.
Cecelia and Earl’s family offers many thanks to the staff of ResCare Home Care Services, Birch Hill Nursing Home and Shawano Medical Center for the professional and caring services they provided Earl during his times of need.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.
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Jeffrey A. “Joper” Fish, 52, of Green Bay, formerly of Neopit, started his journey to the Spirit World on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Green Bay.
Jeff was born March 5, 1961, in Shawano, a son of Mary (Snake) Fish and the late Raymond B. Fish Sr. He attended tribal schools and graduated from Menominee Tribal High School in 1979.
Following school he was employed as an independent contractor, doing carpentry/construction on housing projects in Green Bay and the surrounding area.
He was a member of St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit.
Joper was an avid hunter and fisherman, as well as an accomplished musician. He loved spending time with his kids, especially in the outdoors.
He leaves four sons, Jeffrey (special friend Jenna) Fish Jr., of Green Bay, Jeremy Fish, of Keshena, Joel Fish, of Keshena, and Josh Fish, of Keshena; his mother, Mary Fish, of Middle Village; the mother of his children, Mary “Doo-Dar” Denny; three brothers, Raymond Fish Jr., of Neopit, Roger Fish, of Neopit, and Herman (Andrea) Fish, of Keshena; 10 sisters, Gwendolyn Fish, of Middle Village, Joan (Lonnie) Schreiber, of Gresham, Evora (special friend Scott) Webster, of Neopit, Mary (Larry) Skenadore, of Green Bay, Carmel (Toad) Lyons, of Neopit, Lauri (Randy) Reiter, of Keshena, Kathy (Robert) Munoz, of Green Bay, Rose (Duane) Pecore and Barbara Fish, both of Shawano, and Elaine (Vince) Pena, of Green Bay; many, many nieces and nephews.
Joper is further survived by his special cousins, Kyle Pecore, Craig Fish, Jessie LaRock, Mike Fish, Chauncey “Dinkman” Webster Jr., Robert “Scob” Webster, Dugan and Troy Webster.
He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Robert “Issa” Fish and Walter “Rock” Fish; and his special uncles, Kenneth “Paddo” Fish and Vincent “Billy Horse” Fish.
A funeral Mass for Jeffrey A. Fish will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David Barrett will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery in the spring. Relatives and friends may call at the Menominee Tribal Community Center at St Anthony’s in Neopit after 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 26, until the time of Mass on Friday.
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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Elaine F. Jones, 75, of Bonduel, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.
Funeral services for Elaine Jones will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano in the spring. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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Ethel L. Hass, 87, of Clintonville, and formerly of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.
Ethel Lorraine Hass was born on April 19, 1926, in the town of Germania, Shawano County, to Louise Hass. She graduated from Tigerton High School and spent most of her life in the Tigerton area. Ethel worked in various jobs at factories in Wausau, Green Bay and Appleton. She was employed the longest with Badger Printing in Appleton doing bookbinding. When her mother took ill, she moved back home to Comet Road. Ethel was an excellent caregiver to her mother and then for her two uncles until they passed away.
She is a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. In 2001, she moved from Tigerton to Sun Valley in Clintonville. Ethel enjoyed her flower gardens, liked to travel, was always ready to go on a road trip, and loved animals, especially horses.
Survivors include many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Ethel was preceded in death by her mother, Louise.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate, and inurnment will be in the spring at Forest Home Cemetery, Wittenberg. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
The family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff with Heartland Hospice, De Pere, and Kindred Hearts and Greentree, both of Clintonville, for the wonderful, compassionate care provided their Aunt Ethel.
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Deborah C. White, 65, of Shawano, formerly of Keshena, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on Nov. 4, 1948, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Adell (Hoeffs) Fredenberg.
Deborah was raised in the Keshena and Shawano areas. After graduating from high school, she furthered her education with a nursing degree. Deborah worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Green Bay and later for the Menominee Indian Tribe as an AODA counselor until retiring in 2002. In retirement, Deborah continued to work for Goodwill Industries in Shawano. When not at work, she enjoyed fishing, reading and playing bingo. Deborah was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena.
Deborah is survived by two sons, Trenton (Michelle) Miller, of Green Bay, and David Scott Miller, of Green Bay; two grandchildren, Tristan and Myah; three siblings, Rebecca (Donald) Bonnin, of Cecil, Guy (Debbie Anderson) Fredenberg, of Shawano, Terri (John) Holzman, of Ripon; and several nieces and nephews.
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, Cheryl Bruenig, Ralph “Smokey” Fredenberg, Renee Boettcher, Garwin Fredenberg; a niece, Roberta “Pepsi” Wilber; and a nephew, Robert Corn Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. David McElroy, O Praem, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano in the spring. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wolf River CBRF and at Evergreen Care Center for the wonderful care given to Deborah.
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Margaret A. “Marge” Schill, 72, of Shawano, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at her home. Born on July 10, 1941, in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Enis F. “Frank” and Sylvia G. (Lee) Brauer.
Marge raised dogs and ran the One De at a Time Kennel. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed.
Marge is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles “Chuck”; four children, Daniel, of Shawano, Mark (Felicia), of Milwaukee, Joseph (Sheryl), of Gillett, and Paul (Jessica), of Greenville; eight grandchildren, Ania, Matthew, Christopher, Kimberly, Joshua, Alex, Jacob, Samuel; a sister, Beverly Fiala, of California; and a brother, Tom Brauer, of New Berlin.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kaye Brauer.
A celebration of Marge’s life will be held from 12-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at the Whispering Pines Retreat, W5389 N. Lake Drive, Shawano.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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The family of Harriet R. Mann, 90, of Shawano, who passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, would like all the caregivers at Evergreen Care Center to know how much their compassion and dedicated care-giving is appreciated.
Mom thought of Evergreen as her home and the entire staff as good friends.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare Hospice for their support and care.
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