Bushman, Margaret C.
Margaret C. Bushman, 79, formerly of 1128 Thrush, died
Wednesday, March 8,
2000, at a local nursing home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced by the Blaney Funeral Home.
Gott, Isaiah Robert
Benjamin
Isaiah Robert
Benjamin Gott, the son of Taira Marquardt and Jason Gott, Lena,
died at birth at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Tuesday, March 7, 2000.
Surviving are his parents; maternal grandparents, Marilyn
Marquardt, Lena; and
Esiquiel "Zeke" Galvan, Menomonee Falls; paternal grandparents, Dale
(Kathy)
Gott, Rancho Cordova, Calif.; and Cindy Chaloupka, Green Bay; maternal
great-grandmother, Luz Galvan, San Antonio, Texas; paternal great-grandmother,
Sally Chaloupka, Green Bay; and godparents, Scott and Wanda Drewieske,
Green Bay; and Michelle Ducane, Lena.
Isaiah was preceded in death by paternal great-grandfather,
Arnold Chaloupka and
maternal great-grandparents, Harry and Patricia Lentz; and a special cousin,
Kyrie.
Friends may call at Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Lena,
Friday, March 10,
2000, from 5 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 6 p.m. at the funeral
home with Deacon John Laurant officiating. Interment at St. Charles Catholic
Cemetery, Lena.
"In loving memory of our son, Isaiah."
OUR LITTLE ANGEL
When God calls little children to dwell with him above, We on
earth sometimes
question the wisdom of his love. For no heartache compares with the death of one
small child, Who does so much to make our world seem so wonderful and mild.
God knows how much we need them and so he takes but few, To make the land
of Heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult, still somehow we
must
try. The saddest word mankind knows will always be goodbye. So when a little
child departs, we who are left behind must realize, God loves children, Angels
are
hard to find. Sadly missed by: Mom and Dad, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles,
Nieces and Nephews.
Special thank you to the staff at Bellin Hospital, especially Cory Schmidt.
Gritt, Zelpha M.
"Peggy" (Clements)
Zelpha M.
"Peggy" (Clements), died Mar. 7, 2000, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
She was
born July 15, 1901, in Greensburg, Ind., the daughter of Presley Samuel and Dora
Mae (Tower) Clements. She was married to Arthur E. Gritt on May 15, 1923, in
Indianapolis, Ind., by Bishop Chartrand and Cardinal Joseph Ritter. Arthur
predeceased her on July 1, 1989. Peg received her certificate in chiropractics
two
weeks before her marriage. She served on the Cloverdale District #5 school
board,
was a leader in Fairview 4H, Christian Mothers and taught religion classes at
St.
Mary's in Black Creek. She was a member of the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
She is survived by her children, Mary Katherine Lashbrook,
Black Creek, Wis.;
Joseph R. (Betty) Gritt, Beech Grove, Ind.; William E. (Barbara) Gritt,
Indianapolis, Ind.; George B. (Carolyn) Gritt, Goleta, Calif.; Joan T. Gritt,
Port St.
Lucie, Fla.; Robert A. Gritt, Milwaukee, Wis.; Regina L. O'Hara, Reno, Nev.;
David
P. (Betty) Gritt, Mequon, Wis.; Thomas M. (Suanne) Gritt, Appleton, Wis.; many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great--grandchildren; and dearly
loved
nieces, nephews and their children.
Friends may call at MuehlBoettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, from
4 to 8 p.m.
Friday with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until
services at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Black Creek, Wis., with
Fr.
Paul Paider officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Mom was deeply loved and respected by all.
Hansen, Ervin F.
Ervin F. Hansen, 75, Town
of Chase, died Wednesday morning, March 8, 2000, at
his home following a long illness. He was born to the late Charles and Estelle
(Eubele) Hansen on Dec. 13, 1924, in the Town of Suring. Ervin was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II and had served as a medic in India for 2 years. He was a
Bronze Star Recipient. On Dec. 29, 1951, he married the former Anita Delzer in
Morgan. Until his retirement, he had worked as a carpenter and was a member of
Carpenters Local #1146. He was a member of the American Legion Post #300,
Gillett. Ervin loved working in his wood shop and spending time with his
grandchildren. He was a very loving and caring husband, dad and grandpa.
Survivors include his wife, Anita; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Charles and
Connie Hansen, Pulaski; Mark and Beth Hansen, Sobieski; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Nancy and Thomas Jagodzinski, Cecil; Judy and Terry Hanstedt,
Pulaski; seven grandchildren, Allen and Karen, Jackie, Josh and Jason, Cora and
Logan; one sister, Beatrice VanAlstine, Plover; three sisters-in-law, Alice
Hansen,
Gillett; Elsie Hansen, Oconto Falls; Mary Hansen, Oconto Falls; nieces and
nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers,
Elmer, Clarence and
Carl; one brother-in-law, Robert VanAlstine.
Friends may call at Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, from 4 to
8 p.m. Thursday.
Visitation continues after 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Morgan,
with funeral at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Heykes officiating. Burial in the Town
of
Chase Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Unity Hospice for their care and concern.
Johnston, Allan J.
Allan J. Johnston, 86, 5276 Cty Trunk J, Oconto, passed away
March 7, 2000, at
a Green Bay Hospital. Allan was born April 3, 1913, in the Town of Pensaukee to
the late William and Louise (LeFevre) Johnston. He married Ruth Erdman in 1937,
she preceded him in death on July 27, 1990. Allan worked for U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Lamprey Control Division for a number of years. He was also a
self employed logger until retiring in 1985. He was an Emergency Fire Warden for
45 years. Allan was a life long sportsman and fisherman.
Survivors include a son, Lee (Donna) Johnston, Oconto Falls; a
daughter, Lavon
(Bruce) Frazier, Pullman, Wash; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a brother
Elmer; an infant sister
and an infant grandson.
Friends may call at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from
11:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frederik Schulz officiating. Burial
will
be at Brookside Cemetery.
Kruschke, Dorothy
Dorothy Kruschke, 86, died Wednesday, March, 8, 2000, at a
local nursing home.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced in Friday's
Press-Gazette. Lyndahl Funeral Home is serving the family.
Pronschinske, Emil A.
Emil A. Pronschinske, Waukesha, formerly of Green Bay, died
Tuesday, March 7,
2000, at the Heartland Health Care Center. He was 85, born Feb. 4, 1915, in
Buffalo County, Wis., to Leo and Margaret (Nee: Schaefer) Pronschinske. On Jan.
7, 1956, he married Dorothy Hayssen (Nee: Schultz) who preceded him in death
in 1991. He had worked as a carpenter for Kilps Construction in Milwaukee until
1957, he then was a foreman for Phoenix Manufacturing in Shawano until 1969,
when he became the office manager at Maintenance Materials in Green Bay until
his retirement in 1982. He was a longtime member at St. Jude Catholic Church in
Green Bay.
He will be missed by his sons, Kenneth (Mary) Pronschinske and
their children,
Kaitlin and Matthew, all of Madison; and Marvin (Joanne) Hayssen and their
children, Jessica, Ryan, Renee and Melissa, all of Waukesha. He is also survived
by one brother, Leo Jr. (Marie) Pronschinske, New Berlin; and his sister, Sister
Adele Pronschinske, Campbellsport. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, other
relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, William
and Simon and by
one sister, Olive Wantoch.
Friends may call on Monday, March 13, 2000, at Randle-Dable
Funeral Home
from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Services will continue
on
Tuesday at Randle-Dable Funeral Home with closing prayers at 9:45 a.m., to St.
John Neumann Catholic Church, 2400 Hwy 59, Waukesha, for a Mass of Christian
Burial at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Dennis Budka will concelebrate the Mass with Fr. Ronald
Belitz of St. Jude Catholic Church, Green Bay. Graveside services will be at
1:30
p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Memorial Park, Milwaukee, please meet at the
cemetery. Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha,
Wisconsin 53186 (262) 5474035.
Welles, Ann K.
Mrs. Albert (Ann) Welles, 93, Allouez, died March 8, 2000. Ann
was born on
March 11, 1906, in Powers, Mich., to the late Herman and Margaret (Sipchen)
Kleiman. On Sept. 23, 1930, she married Albert Welles who preceded her in
death on Dec. 21, 1999. Ann graduated from the St. Joseph Academy and worked
as a bookkeeper at the Beaumont Hotel before her marriage and later at
Montgomery Wards until her retirement.
Ann will be lovingly remembered and missed by her daughter,
Barbara
Bridenhagen; and son, Paul (Jean) Welles; grandchildren, Mary Beth (Kyle) Gigot,
Lynn (Don) Coon, David (Mercy) Bridenhagen, Julie Erbrecht, Laurie (Paul)
Dockry, Carol (Mark) Shimek, Wendy (Alex) Hamilton and Carrie Welles; as well
as 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Katherine Lom; nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Ann was preceded in death by an infant brother, John; a
son-in-law, Robert
Bridenhagen; an infant grandson, Robert Bridenhagen, Jr.; a brother-in-law,
Darrel
Lom.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason
St., from 9:30 a.m.
until time of funeral Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with Father David
Baeten officiating. Entombment at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Proko-Wall
Funeral Home assisting the family.
A special thank you to Dave and Mercy Bridenhagen and their
family for providing
such a wonderful home to Ann since her husband's death, as well as Dr. Pinn and
the 3rd floor nursing staff at Bellin Hospital during this difficult time.
Welzer, Abbey
(Skenandore)
Abbey (Skenandore) Welzer, 97, W 846 EE Road, Oneida, died
Tuesday
afternoon, March 7, 2000, in a local nursing home. The daughter of the late
Elijah
and Mary (Baird) Skenandore was born May 5, 1902, in West De Pere.
Abbey had worked and lived in Madison and Milwaukee and
retired to Oneida in
1987. She had been a cook at the Abbey Nursing Home in Milwaukee for many
years.
She is survived by one sister, Lorretta F. Webster, De Pere;
one brother, Louis
Skenandore, Wadsworth, Nev.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Edgar, David,
Linus, Ami and Harry
Skenandore; three sisters, Leah Cornelius, Matilda Cornelius and Anna Cornelius.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 North Tenth St., De
Pere, (920)
336-3171, after 6 p.m. Thursday (today). Oneida Indian Singing will begin at
6:30
p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy
Apostles Episcopal Church in Oneida with the Rev. Brad McIntyre, officiating.
Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Funerals
Amenson, Theodore C. -- Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at Lyndahl
Funeral Home, Lombardi Ave. at Ridge Rd., where a Parish Wake Service will be
held at 7 p.m. Visitation continues after 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Entombment
in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Farrell, Catherine (Mrs. Thomas "Kate") -- Friends
may call at Nativity of Our
Lord Catholic Church, 2770 S. Oneida St., from 2 to 6 p.m. today. The Mass of
Christian Burial will be at 6 p.m. today at the church with the Rev. James
Hablewitz officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Askeaton. Blaney
Funeral Home is assisting the Farrell family.
Gooding, Mrs. Mary "Peg" -- Friends may call at
Proko-Wall Funeral Home,
1630 E. Mason St., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday . Funeral Service at 7 p.m. at
the
Funeral Home, Chaplain Stan Lillich officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery,
De
Pere.
Mashl, Mrs. John (Bertha) -- Visitation will continue after
9:30 a.m. today at Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Suburban Dr. at Lourdes Ave., De Pere, until
time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. today at the
Church with the Rev. James Baraniak O. Praem, officiating. Burial to follow in
the
Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, De Pere. Ryan Funeral Home is assisting the
family.
Menne, Clayton E. "Bud" -- Friends may call at Proko-Wall
Funeral Home, 1630
E. Mason, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service 6 p.m. at the funeral
home with the Rev. Im Jung officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Peterson, Robert L. -- The family will receive friends at Mt.
Olive Lutheran
Church, 2460 Mt. Olive Drive, Suamico, on Thursday, March 9, 2000, from 2:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Funeral service 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, with Pastor
Larry Nast officiating. Burial in Gillett, Wis. Pfotenhauer Funeral Home, West,
1145 Cardinal Lane, Howard, is assisting the family. Harold J. Pfotenhauer,
Funeral Director, 4342060.
Schmidt, Arthur W. -- Friends may call at MALCORE Funeral
Home, University
Ave. at Baird Street, Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Parish wake service Friday, 7 p.m. at
the
funeral home. Visitation will continue at the funeral home Saturday morning
until
the time of the service. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m. at Saints Peter and
Paul
Parish, with the Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Entombment at Allouez Chapel
Mausoleum.
Tyrrell, William J. -- Friends may call at Cotter Funeral
Home, 860 North
Webster Avenue, De Pere, Friday 4 to 8 p.m. The visitation will continue
Saturday
after 9 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Dr., Allouez, Wis.,
until
the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 a.m. at the church,
with
the Reverend Paul Demuth officiating. Entombment at Allouez Chapel
Mausoleum.
Urban, Gerald D. -- The family will receive friends at the
Pfotenhauer Funeral
Home East, 2379 East Mason at Finger Road, across from the East Town Mall,
on Thursday, March 9, 2000, for a memorial visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial
service 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Rhyner
officiating. Burial in Wisconsin's Veteran Memorial Cemetery, King, Wis. Andrew
J. Pfotenhauer, Funeral Director, (920)468-4870
Vandertie, Harold J. -- Friends may call Thursday at Nativity
of Our Lord Parish,
2270 South Oneida St., from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral
Thursday 11 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish with the Rev. James Hablewitz
officiating. Burial in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. MALCORE Funeral Home is
assisting the family.
Leo’s family wishes to thank the staff at Bellin Cardiac Care, particularly Eric and Beth for their loving care, and Mary at St. Vincent emergency.
Linda will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Unity Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion.
Memorials should be made to Unity Hospice.
Noel’s family would like to extend a sincere and special thanks to Green Bay Oncology, Dr. Bayer, Unity Hospice, his nurses-Robin, Kay, Patti, Pearl, and Sally Ann-were so kind and patient with our father, and to Father Jay Fostner and Father Jim Hablewitz who gave us and our father unconditional support and guidance through this very difficult time. 'Rest in peace,
Bumpie, you’ve earned it.'
Bud’s family would like to thank Dr. Mark Jenson and Home Health Services especially Jenny.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice for their understanding care.
'He loved his family and dearly enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a friendly, hard-working, caring and fun-loving spirit who touched the lives of all he knew or met. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. May he rest eternally in God’s tender care.'
A memorial fund has been established for the Unity Hospice.
A memorial fund is being established in her name. Blaney Funeral Home is
assisting the Farrell Family. Everyone should be so lucky to have a mother like
Kate. The door of the Farrell’s was always open to family and friends. If
friends were at the house at mealtimes, there were extra place settings and
enough food to feed them. She was a born storyteller and could throw a party
together in record time. Eleven-Eleven. God Bless Kate.
Ken’s family would like to thank Dick Johnson for all the help given to them this year.
Abbey 'Skenandore' Welzer
Abbey (Skenandore) Welzer, 97, of W846 EE Road, Oneida, died Tuesday afternoon, March 7, 2000 in a local nursing home. The daughter of the late Elijah and Mary (Baird) Skenandore was born May 5, 1902 in West De
Pere. Abbey had worked and lived in Madison and Milwaukee and retired to Oneida in 1987. She had been a cook at the Abbey Nursing Home in Milwaukee for many years.
She is survived by one sister, Lorretta F. Webster, De Pere, one brother, Louis
Skenandore, Wadsworth, NV, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Edgar, David,
Linus, Ami, and Harry Skenandore; three sisters, Leah Cornelius, Matilda Cornelius, and Anna Cornelius.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere, 920-336-3171, after 6 p.m. Thursday (TODAY). Oneida Indian Singing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Oneida with the Rev. Brad McIntyre, officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Leo H. Van Deurzen
Leo H. Van Deurzen, 85, died peacefully Feb. 27, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Reinhard and Delia
(Scray) Van Deurzen. Leo was born on Aug. 25, 1914, in De Pere, where he was a proud lifelong resident. Leo and the former Florence Vander Heiden were joined in marriage on Sept. 16, 1941, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in De
Pere.
Leo served in the Second World War with the United States Army Air Corps. He served four years in the European theatre with the 306th Bombardment Group. Leo was awarded the Bronze Star for his distinguished service to our country.
Leo was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Church’s Holy Name Society. He was a Vice Chief Ranger of the Catholic Order of Foresters #315 and an active alumnus of the 306th Bombardment Group. He was also a member of the Operating Engineers Local #139.
He is survived by his loving wife, Florence; their five children, Joseph and Teri (Mickelson) Van Deurzen of De
Pere, John and Patricia (Klarkowski) Van Deurzen of Overland Park, Kansas, James Van Duerzen and fiancee Rosanne Cheeseman of Mazomanie, Glenn and Mary (Van
Deurzen) Schmidt of Green Bay, and Margaret Van Deurzen of Green Bay. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Cheryl and Jerry Van
Deurzen, Daniel and Paul Schmidt; and one great great-child, Marina Maney; one sister, Elizabeth Vanden
Elzen; and a sister-in-law, Agnes Hannon of De Pere.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Teresa, and three brothers and three sisters, John, Francis and Joseph Van Deurzen and Sister
Odile, Celia Hannon and Josephine Hager.
Friends are welcome to call at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 29. There will be a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on March 1 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Mary Catholic Community, just off Sportsman Drive in De
Pere. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. March 1 at the church. Entombment will be in the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Linda Tuttle
Linda Tuttle, age 37, Howard, died unexpectedly on Saturday February 26, 2000 at her home. She was born on April 22, 1962 in Green Bay to James and the late Shirley (Ness) Tuttle. Linda was a 1980 graduate of Bay Port High School and has been employed by Humana for the past several years. Survivors include one son, Daniel
Shankle, at home; her father, James Tuttle, Howard; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Randal Tuttle and his special friend, Renee
Beyers, Gwynn, MI, Steve and Barbara Tuttle, Suamico, and Alan and Kim Tuttle, Luxemburg; two nieces: Jennifer and Kelsey Tuttle; four nephews: Matthew Trybula and Andrew, Tyler and Parker Tuttle; and a very special friend, Sherry
Thorton. Linda was preceded in death by her fiance, Ray Shankle; her mother, Shirley Tuttle; and her grandparents, Willie & Rose Ness and Guy & Luella Tuttle.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Ave. at Ridge Rd. Visitation will continue after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Patrick Green officiating. Interment in Suamico Cemetery.
Jacquelynn Lee Rybicki
Jacquelynn Lee Rybicki Smith, 44 of Boulder, Colo. passed away March 4, 2000 in Hospice of Boulder County Care Center, Louisville, Colo. She was born in Green Bay, on June 13, 1955, the daughter of Daniel Rybicki and Eunice Vander Loop. She attended St. Mary of the Angels, Green Bay, Wis., East High School, Green Bay and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wis.
She moved originally to Summit County, Colo. where she waitressed and managed the Alpin Glow Bed & Breakfast. She worked at the Peppercorn in Boulder from 1983 to 1995, she then established Compliments, a home accessories department at the Homestead House from 1996 to the present.
She is survived by one son, Benjamin Anthony Smith III of Boulder, Colo.; one daughter, Carrie Werner of Oshkosh; her father, Daniel Rybicki of Green Bay, Wis.; four sisters, Judith Rybicki of
Albuquergue, N.M. , JoAnn (Doug) Reimer of Green Bay, Jill (Gary) Lantta of St. Joseph, Mich., Jennifer (David) Colby of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and two grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her mother and her brother, Danny Rybicki.
A celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Bible Evangelical Free Church 3245 Kalmia Ave. Boulder, Colo. with the Rev. Tom Shirk officiating. The family requests that friends gather at the church at 10 a.m. for the fellowship Services will conclude at the church.
Contributions at Hospice of Boulder County, 2825 Marine St. Boulder, CO 80303.
M.P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Arthur F. Sager
Arthur F. Sager, 86, Allouez, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 28, 2000. Art was born in Kaukauna, on September 10, 1913 to the late Albert W. and Anna
(Ryser) Sager. Art married the former Rachel Van Dyke in Little Chute on August 8, 1939. Art worked at Sears for about 38 years, 32 of those years as the store manager. He was the former Vice President of the Downtown Business association. Art was on the board of directors with the Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League of America. He took great pride in training and showing his three horses. Art was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed many summers at his cottage in Sister Bay fishing and gardening. He looked forward to hunting, especially with his nephew John Sager on his farm in Wisconsin Rapids, well into his eighties. Art is survived by his loving wife Rachel; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Sharon) Sager, Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan (William)
Tuley, St. Louis, Mo; three grandsons Eric (Cindy) Tuley, Tampa, Fl, Keith Sager, Littleton, Co., Scott Sager, Evergreen, Co; two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Erickson, Bradenton, Fl., Mrs. Clarence Koch,
Kakauna, Wis; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and lifelong friends and associates with Sears, also a special friend Tom Grimm.
Art was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday march 2, 2000, at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum, 2121 Riverside Dr. A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., with rev. Donald
Baeten, from St. Matthew’s Catholic Church officiating.
Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home (432-4841) is assisting the family.
Noel F. Olson 'Bud'
Noel F. Olson (Bud), age 80, joined his Savior in eternal glory after a courageous battle with bone cancer on February 23, 2000. He was born in Green Bay, Wis. on December 6, 1919 to the late Fred and Louise Olson. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1939 where he excelled in athletics, particularly football where he was a fullback under the late coach Tom
Heardon. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Engineers Corp. as a railroad engineer in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany under the command of General Eisenhower from 1942 to 1945. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to Green Bay and married the former Irene P. Fitzgerald on December 1, 1945 at St. Matthew’s rectory in Green Bay. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage together. He worked for the Green Bay Western Railroad as a conductor for 40 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid golfer and charter member of the Brown County Men’s Club at the Brown County Golf Course for many years. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan and started going to the games at age seven at Hagemeister Park. He also enjoyed spending time with his family at his cottage in
Channing, Michigan, “The Cottage that Noel Built.”
He was survived by his loving wife of 54 years Irene; five children, John (Diane) Olson, Peter (Nancy) Olson, Susan (Steve)
Fostner, Mary Beth (Jim) Deviley and Katie (Doug) Page. He is also survived by his grandchildren whom he loved very much, Bob (Theresa) Olson, Thomas (Janna) Olson, Matthew (his “Matthew-man”), Molly and Michael Page, Joel (Jenny)
Valladoa, and Jenny (D.J.) Basten. Also surviving Noel are his great grandchildren, Shane and Sydney Olson, Michael and Jessica Olson; his sister June Erdman, sisters-in-law Dorothy Olson and Mary (Bill) Miller, brothers-in-law, Frank (Arlene) Fitzgerald and Jack (Debbie) Fitzgerald, and many nieces and nephews. Noel was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Louise Olson; his brother Jack J. Olson, his nephew, David Erdman, and brother-in-law, Rockne Fitzgerald.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Ave. at Ridge Rd. where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continues after 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church where Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Don Everts officiating. Burial in Fort Howard Cemetery.
Luella E. Ness
Luella E. Ness, 85, Green Bay, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000.
She was born March 8, 1914, in Green Bay to the late Eli and Cielia (De Bouch)
Lampeur. She married Herman Sept. 9, 1931. She was employed Clabots Shoes store for many years and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by two sons, Leeland Ness, Green Bay and Rodney Ness, St.
Petersberg, Fla.; one sister, Jane Wagner, Green Bay; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private funeral was held, Charles O’Brien, director.
Clayton E. 'Brad' Menne
Clayton E. 'Brad' Menne, 72, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2000 after a long illness. He was born January 31, 1928 to the late Edward and Hattie
(Duquaine) Menne in Green Bay. Bud served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married the former Beverly
Hanstedt. Bud worked at Atlas Cold Storage and later the Larson Company until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly; three children Linda (Peter) Hasselblad, Brian
Menne, Brenda (Al) Furth; one grandson, Alex Menne, all of Green Bay; one sister, Delores
DeGreef, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, special friends Wendell and Millie Anderson, Green Bay.
Preceded in death by parents and one sister, Alice Gafaney.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason from 3-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service 7:30 at the funeral home with Rev. Im Tung officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. John 'Bertha' Mashl
Mrs. John (Bertha) Mashl, 86, former De Pere resident, died Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2000, at a local nursing home. The former Bertha Lamarand was born Dec. 27, 1913, in Saxon, Wis. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Elisabeth (Krause)
Lamarand. On Sept. 24, 1934, she married John Mashl in Saxon. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1991. Bertha had worked for many years as a waitress and cook at Nicolet Restaurant in De
Pere. She was a member of the Navy Mothers, and she enjoyed cooking and baking.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Marilyn Mashl, De
Pere, Robert and Elizabeth Mashl, Arizona; five grandsons, Steve, Brad, Michael, David and Jay
Mashl, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Suburban Drive at Lourdes Avenue, De
Pere, until time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church with the Rev. James
Baraniak, O.Praem., officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, De
Pere.
Joe Martinez
Joe Martinez, 28, of Green Bay, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 1, 2000. Joe was born October 21, 1971, in Green Bay, to Joseph Martinez and Audrey
(Danforth) Compton. He had worked in the construction industry. Joe enjoyed the outdoors, lifting weights, sledding and hanging out with his niece, Rachel, nephew, Roman, and buddy, Al.
Survivors include his twin children, Brandon and Miranda Davis, his girlfriend Shelly Desotelle and her daughter, Alicia, mother, Audrey Compton, father, Joseph Martinez, three sisters, Sherri Martinez, Patricia and Ray Perez, Julie Davis, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth St., De Pere, Friday, after 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Apostles Church with the Rev. Brad McIntyre officiating. Burial in the Holy Apostles Cemetery.
Howard L. Levitas
Howard L. Levitas, 85, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at a local hospital. He was born March 25, 1914, in Green Bay to the late Harry and Lillian (Denison)
Levitas. Howard served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He married Tobajoy Weitzman on Dec. 15, 1950, in Green Bay. He was the owner and operator of Gateway Liquor for 50 years. He was a member of Cnesses Israel Congregation. He was Director Emeritus of the Green Bay Packers. He was a trainer for the Packers many years ago and a member of the Elks Club.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Tobajoy; two daughters, Jodi (Gerry) Geiger, Neenah, Amy (Skip)
Rutzick, Palm Springs, Calif.; four grandchildren, Joshua (Mylea) Levitas, Lauren, Jessica and
Ari.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday (today) at Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., with funeral at noon with Rabbi Sidney Vineburg officiating. Burial at Cnesses Israel Cemetery. Charles O’Brien, Funeral director.
A memorial fund has been established.
Robert A. Kuxmann
Robert A. Kuxmann, 93, Green Bay, died Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at his home. He was born August 31, 1906 in Chase, Wis. to the late Fred and Theresa (Giese)
Kuxmann. On July 29, 1931, he married Ruby Wedgwood. Bob drove truck for Leicht Transfer and Storage for over 35 years, retiring in 1970. He belonged to the Teamsters Union Local 75 and Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a very hard worker. He loved to work and could do almost anything that needed to be done. He loved to be out in the woods, especially making maple syrup in the spring. One of his favorite things was to be with his grandchildren and also to play cards with his fellow retirees at Union Hall. He was well loved and will be missed by all of his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; four children, Kenneth Kuxmann and Monica Mutz of
Suamico, Carole and Lew Imig of Ashwaubenon, Bob and Jean Kuxmann of Suamico, Diane and Dennis O’Connor of
Ashwaubenon; seven grandchildren and spouses, LuEllen and Mike Oskey, David and Cindy
Imig, Laurie and Kevin Taicher, Jody and Dale Heuer, Steven and Julie Kuxmann, Scott and Anita
Kuxmann, Ryan O’Connor and fiance Kristin Callies; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred
Kutchek, Leona Skovera both of Green Bay; one sister-in-law, Gloria Wedgwood of Oconto; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Dean Kuxmann; four brothers, Fred, Hans, Albert, Otto and three sisters, Margaret Wolff, Florence Hoppe, Elsie
Kaster.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Ave. at Ridge Rd., and after 10 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Poppe officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Little
Suamico.
Edward Kanugh
Edward Kanugh, 88, Pulaski died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2000. He was born Nov. 23, 1911, in Pulaski to the late Peter and Elizabeth
Kanugh. On June 26, 1935, he married the former Evelyn Klimaszewski at Assumption
B.V.M. Church, Pulaski. The couple had celebrated 55 years of marriage. They farmed in the Pulaski area until their retirement in 1974. Evelyn preceded him in death on Jan. 17, 1991. Ed enjoyed many hobbies, especially fishing, gardening and hunting.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Grace Kanugh, Suamico; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Robert
Budz, Carol and David LaCount, all of Green Bay; five grandchildren, Sheila
LaCount, Renee (Jed) Slezewski, and Michelle Krajewski, Timothy Budz and his fiancée Tracy Koch, Melissa (Scott) Cooper; three great-grandchildren, Braydon
Budz, Lauren Krajewski and Mason Slezewski; three sisters-in-law, Irene Ertman, Betty Klimaszewski and Celia
Kanugh.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Peter, John, Adam, Joe and Frank; his sisters, Celia
Rezek, Elizabeth Rady, and Marie Bohne; one granddaughter.
Visitation continues after 10 a.m. today at SS. Edward & Isidore Church, 3667 Flintville Road, Flintville. Mass of Resurrection 11 a.m. at the church, Fr. David Kasperek celebrating, with burial in Assumption
B.V.M. Cemetery, Pulaski. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, is assisting the family.
Richard 'Gramps' Johns
Richard 'Gramps' Johns, 56, Green Bay, died unexpectedly Friday, February 25, 2000. Born in Green Bay on January 15, 1944 he is the son of the late Richard and Margaret
(Burdon) Johns.
Richard is survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at WEST MASON Malcore Funeral Home, 1530 West Mason Street, 499-4100, from 9:00 a.m. Friday until the time of the funeral services. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. by Deacon Robert
Nooker. Burial in Fort Howard Cemetery.
Jack V. Hebert
Jack V. Hebert, 83, a retired electrician for American Motors, where he worked for 28 years, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, at his residence in Green Bay.
He is survived by his wife, Versa; three sons, William (Cindy) Hebert of
Pascougula, Miss., Michael Hebert of Kenosha, Douglas (Linda) Hebert of
Pascougula, Miss.; three stepsons, Garron (Joyce) Gibson of De Pere, Tom (Patti) Gibson of Green Bay, Bruce (Ruth) Gibson of Novi, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Sharron (Dennis) Gilbertson of Oregon, Wis.; three grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William and Norm Hebert; and two sisters, Marge Abear and Jean Loch.
He was born May 2, 1916, in Mission Lake, Minn., the son of Edward and Mame (Dowling) Hebert. He served in the Army during World War II, having attained the rank of Staff Sgt. Enlisted on June 19, 1942, at Kalamazoo, Mich. Discharged on Feb. 27, 1946 at Fort Custer, Mich. He retired to White Potato Lake, where he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Visitation will be at Morasky-Messar Funeral Home, 513-17 First St., Wausaukee on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joseph Dorner officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery in
Athelstane.
Catherine Mrs. Thomas 'Kate' Farrell
Catherine Mrs. Thomas 'Kate' Farrell, 78, 1305 Brookwood Dr.,
Ashwaubenon, died Monday, March 6, 2000. She was born Sept. 2, 1921 to the late
Joseph and Mary (Zeitler) Spoerl. On July 15, 1944, she married Thomas Farrell
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Green Bay. She enjoyed her family and friends
and was active in several card clubs. Survivors include her children and their
spouses, Pat Richardson, John Farrell and his special friend Emilie, all of
Green Bay; Bill and Marsha Farrell, Suamico; Mary and Augustine Rodriguez, Rice
Lake, Wis.; Liz and John Stewart, Lexington, Ky.; Eileen and Kim Flinchum, Green
Bay; Michael and Marilyn Farrell, Madison, Wis.; Jean and Paul Holtan, Madison;
Katie and Dave Wingert, St. Paul, Minn.; 25 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Holubar, Green Bay; three sisters-in-law
and a brother-in-law, Bernadette Spoerl, Niles, Mich.; Arleen Hanaway, Greenleaf;
Kay Berg, De Pere; and Ed Farrell, Appleton. She was preceded in death by her
husband Thomas in 1984; a son, Michael John in 1946; a grandson, Erik Holtan;
two brothers, Joseph and Gibby; and two sisters, Ginny and Becky. Friends may
call at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2770 S. Oneida St., from 2 to 6
p.m. Thursday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the
church with the Rev. James Hablewitz officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick
Cemetery, Askeaton.
James 'Jim' Bowen
James 'Jim' Bowen, 56, formerly of Green Bay, passed away February 20, 2000 at his home in Casa Grande, Arizona, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay, October 3, 1943 and attended local schools. He was a driver for TRI State Truckery of Mo. until his retirement to Arizona.
He is survived by his parents, Carl and Joyous (Rohloff) Bowen of Shawano Wis.; his wife, Pat and stepchildren, daughter Lori of Fla.; a son David (Geri) Bowen of Farmington, New Mexico and four grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn (William) Parker of Bessemer Ala., Colleen (Don) Black of Lexington, Ky., Melissa (Mike) Schuler of Shawano, Wis.; two brothers, Jon of Lexington Ky., Jay (Lisa) Bowen Green Bay; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother, Richard (Rick).
A memorial service was held in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Ken J. Baye
Ken J. Baye, 61, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 29, 2000. He was born October 20, 1938 in Green Bay to the late Louis and Mina (Fredrick) Baye in Green Bay. Kenny graduated from East High School, Class of 1957. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 8 years. Kenny married the former Janice Basten on May 7, 1960 at St. Bernards Catholic Church. He worked at Northwest Engineering Co. for 26 years and at Allouez Catholic Cemetery for 8 years. Kenny was a member of St. Willebrords Church, The Brown County Deputy Sheriffs and served on their Board of Directors. His hobbies were gardening, bird watching, fishing and going up to his cabin in Crivitz.
Survivors include his wife Janice, one son, Craig Baye, Appleton; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Beverly Schneider, Barbara (Bill)
Fessenden, one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald (Eva) Baye, all of Green Bay; his mother-in-law Mildred
Basten, Green Bay; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Merce (Denis)
Malony, Gary and Judy Basten, both of Green Bay; Jackie Lamberg, Appleton; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends; his special dog, Maggie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, William Schneider.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Willebrords Church, 209 S. Adams St., until the time of funeral. Wake service 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church. Entombment in Allouez Catholic Chapel and Mausoleum.
Deloris M. Delie
Appleton
Age 88, passed away on March 3, 2000, at Outagamie County Health Center. She was born on November 16, 1911, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Macco) Naniot. On October 30, 1930, she married Andrew L. Delie in Green Bay. He passed away on April 11, 1966. Deloris enjoyed bowling, cards, her cottage in Door County and her travel after retirement.
Her survivors include her daughter, Leandra "Toots" (Merlin) Gill, Appleton, and their children, Wendy Sue (Don) VerKuilen, Kaukauna; Jeffrey (Linda) Gill, Appleton; two sons, Andrew "Bud" (Joy) Delie, Appleton, and their children; John Delie and his special friend, Terri, Combined Locks; and Pam (Tony) Dietz, Appleton; James (Bonnie) Delie, Appleton, and their children, Brian Delie, Sobieski, Jodi (Kieth) Wuyts, Kaukauna; and Jessie (Kim) Delie, Appleton; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a grandchild, Paula J. Delie; four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 11, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State Street. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff on third floor east at the Outagamie Health Center for all of their kindness.
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Appleton 739-1231
Carl Feuchter
Appleton
Age 92, formerly of 907 E. Pacific St., passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at Rennes Health Center. Carl was born May 27, 1907, in Springfield, Minnesota, the son of the late Hermann and Augusta (Bethke) Feuchter and resided in Appleton for over 85 years. He was formerly employed with the First National Bank (Bank One) of Appleton for 44 years, retiring in June of 1972 as assistant operations officer. Carl was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served on the finance committee for many years.
Carl is survived by many cousins including Charlotte (Paul) Schink, De Pere; Augusta Blum, Rural, Wisconsin; also special friends, Mary Ann Jacobs, Green Bay; Lila Techlin, Appleton. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by an infant sister and a special friend, Alma Jentz.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St., with the Reverend Nate Gauerke officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established.
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606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton, Wis.
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Mrs. Herbert P. Fisher
(Mary M. Konz)
Appleton
Age 89, passed away at her home Sunday, February 27, 2000. Mary was born September 29, 1910, in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Stephan and Margaret (Negele) Konz and has resided in Appleton most of her life. She was united in marriage to Herbert P. Fisher on November 28, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mary attended Lawrence and Marquette Universities where she majored in music. She later taught at Miss Brown's Business School in Milwaukee and was a court reporter at the Outagamie County Court House. She was a life long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was active in the Christian Mothers. Mary will be remembered for her love of family, strong will, a wonderful piano player and her love of music and books.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary M. Bednar, Appleton; a granddaughter, Celestia Bednar-Soles, Appleton. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by five brothers, Rudolph, Felix, Leo, Dr. Stephan and Cornelius Konz Sr.; four sisters, Elizabeth Konz, Maggie Talbot, Julie Singler and Geraldine Franklin.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Konz family Mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established.
"Good night my fair friend and Thee I love until Thy sweet lifes end."
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606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton, Wis.
920-733-7383
Zelpha M. (Clements) Gritt
"Peggy"
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Died March 7, 2000, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born July 15, 1901 in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of Presley Samuel and Dora Mae (Tower) Clements. She was married to Arthur E. Gritt on May 15, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, by Bishop Chartrand and Cardinal Joseph Ritter. Arthur predeceased her on July 1, 1989. Peg received her certificate in chiropractics two weeks before her marriage. She served on the Cloverdale District 5 school board, was a leader in Fairview 4-H, Christian Mothers and taught religion classes at St. Mary's in Black Creek. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is survived by her children, Mary Katherine Lashbrook, Black Creek; Joseph R (Betty) Gritt, Beech Grove, Indiana; William E. (Barbara) Gritt, Indianapolis, Indiana; George B. (Carolyn) Gritt, Goleta, California; Joan T. Gritt, Port St. Lucie, Florida; Robert A. Gritt, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Regina L. O'Hara, Reno, Nevada; David P. (Betty) Gritt, Mequon, Wisconsin; Thomas M. (Suanne) Gritt, Appleton; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and dearly loved nieces, nephews, and their children.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, from 4-8 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until services at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Black Creek, Wisconsin, with Father Paul Paider officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Mom was deeply loved and respected by all.
LeRoy H. Kuse
"Boomer"
Appleton
Age 67, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on March 20, 1932, the son of the late John and Rosemary (VanZummeren) Kuse. Boomer served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, from 1954 until he was honorably discharged in 1956. He worked for the Appleton School District as a truck driver for 25 years. Boomer was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time at his cottage up north. In his death, LeRoy shared the gift of life with others by becoming an organ donor.
He is survived by his wife, Lois (Mahn) Kuse, Appleton; a brother, Eugene (Barbara) Kuse, Appleton; three sisters, Joyce (Orrin) Damsheuser, Appleton; Florence (Don) Kostka, Alvin, Wisconsin; Janice (Richard) Subert, Athelstane, Wisconsin; and Rose Mary (William) Kohl, Appleton. Boomer is further survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Carnot, Kaukauna; many nieces, nephews and dear friends, Romy and Gert Kostick, Ladysmith, Wisconsin; Boomer will be sadly missed by his fishing buddies, Steven, Lance, Billy and John. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Herman Smaxwell.
Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000, at the funeral home, Father Norm Krutzik officiating. Military rites will follow. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Thursday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m., and again on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
"Boomer, we will all miss you dearly,
love the Golden Girls"
"I lost my best friend, I will always
love you, your wife, Lois"
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Marie K. Nennig
228 Enterprise St.
Stockbridge
Age 90, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at Beverly Heath Care Center in Chilton. She was born January 9, 1910, in Marytown, daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Mertens) Karls. Marie married Hugo G. Nennig on January 10, 1932. He preceded her in death December 4, 1984. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Chilton for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Stockbridge, and the Stockbridge Senior Citizens.
Marie is survived by five children, Delores (James) Mix, Penn Valley, California; Charlotte (Gene) Pethan, Hilbert; Marge (Jim) FitzGerald, Green Bay; Lloyd Nennig, Stockbridge; and Sidney (Carla Jean) Nennig, New Holstein; a daughter-in-law, Vera Nennig, Plymouth; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Nennig and Hugo Nennig Jr.; three sisters and nine brothers.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Friday, March 10, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stockbridge with the Reverend Leander Nickel officiating. Spring burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church in Stockbridge on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Wieting Funeral Home of Chilton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Lester Piette
Adeline K. "Lizzie"-"Toots"
1201 Garfield Ave., Little Chute
Age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute. She was born April 2, 1914, in the Town of Ellington, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Bauer) Becher. She married Lester Piette on August 16, 1934, sharing 64 years together before his death on January 11, 1999. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; Homemakers Group and the Hammond Organ Society. Lizzie took great pleasure working in her garden and tending her flowers. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Gordon Behm, Appleton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sharon Piette, Shiocton; Charles and JoAnn Piette, Hortonville; a sister, Marcelline Resch, Brillion; 10 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard; three brothers, Norman, Sylvester and Florian; a sister, Rose Geiger.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Reverend John Holly officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 9, 2000, from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson Foundation or the Alzheimer's Fund.
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Harvey W. Pohlman
Eldorado
Age 88, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Harvey was born November 16, 1911, in the Town of Winneconne, the son of Clarence and Elizabeth Blankenhagen Pohlman. He was confirmed on March 28, 1926, at the Ev. Lutheran Church in Ellington, Wisconsin. He was a lifelong farmer in the Eldorado area except when he served in the Army Air Force during World War II in the European Theater.
Survivors include two sisters and two brothers, Eunice Romberg, New London; Ruth Pohlman, Eldorado; Clarence Pohlman, Eldorado; William "Bill" Pohlman, Rosendale; eight nieces, three nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 10, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the WACHHOLZ FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Ripon with the Reverend Eric Burnard officiating with burial at the Lakeview Memorial Park in Oshkosh. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2000, from 12 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. A memorial has been established.
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Robert H. Ritschke
Age 84, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1916, in Oshkosh, a son of Henry and Louise Meihak Ritschke. On May 22, 1941, he married Beverly Alyea in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on October 30, 1999.
Robert was a proud veteran of World War II where he served in France and North Africa, a member of First English Lutheran Church, and a journeyman press operator at Castle Pierce Printing.
Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Ritschke, Oshkosh; a brother, Gordon Ritschke, Costa Mesa, California; a sister, Lillian Diskowski, Oshkosh; three nephews, Duane (Joan) Ritschke, Oshkosh; Richard (Wendy) Ritschke, Costa Mesa, California; Robert (Barbara) Diskowski, Walnut Creek, California; two nieces, Barbara (Jerry) Shafer, Mount Angel, Oregon; Sharon (Robert) McClelland, Menifee, California; cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 10, 2000 at 6 p.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, the Reverend Byron Bunge officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
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Jerome "Jerry" P. Steinfeldt
Neenah
Age 57, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Appleton on February 18, 1943, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Mach) Steinfeldt. On May 25, 1968, he married Sue Deltour. Jerry was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was also a member of the Model A Drivers and Nicolet Region Clubs as well as a member of the Disabled Citizens. He also worked at Marathon Credit Union as a loan officer and later was the owner and operator of Fox Valley Carrier.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Sue; daughter, Kim (fiance Genaro) Steinfeldt, Neenah; brothers, Thomas (Carolyn) and Eugene, both of Appleton; Dan (Mary), Almond; and Scott, Gleason; sisters, Beth (Jim) Knapp and Patricia Hubert, both of Appleton; Ellen Igl, Edgerton, Wisconsin; Susan Monson and Lynn (Timothy) Long, both of Appleton. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2000, at 11:30 a.m. at the Fox Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 265 S. Green Bay Road, in Neenah with the Reverend Loren Nelson officiating. The visitation will be on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial has been established.
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Leone A. Sweeney
St. Joseph Residence
New London
Age 104, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at St. Joseph Residence. Arrangements are pending at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home in New London. A complete obituary will appear in Friday's Post-Crescent.
Elna H. Woehler
Black Creek
Age 85, was called home on March 8, 2000, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour. She was born January 29, 1915, in the Town of Black Creek, daughter of the late William and Mary (Mau) Holtz. Her husband, Elmer Woehler, with whom she shared 56 years united in marriage, preceded her in death on December 14, 1993. Elna resided most of her life farming in the Town of Ellington where she enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was a member and took an active part for many years in the Women's Guild at St. John's United Church of Christ, Black Creek.
She is survived by her three daughters, Joanne (Jim) Conradt, Black Creek; Jeanette (Bernard) Kust, Clintonville; Karen (LeRoy) Arnold, Black Creek; a daughter-in-law, Lynda Woehler, Appleton; a sister-in-law, Frances Woehler, Appleton; a brother-in-law, Arthur Woehler, Appleton; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; a son, Vernon; a brother, Walter Holtz; and a sister, Sylvia Peters.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Black Creek, from 12:30 p.m. until services at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Bruce Dalious officiating. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. A memorial fund has been established. Special thanks to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour, for all their loving care, concern and support.
James L. Todd
James L. Todd, age 54, the former city of Sheboygan 8th District Alderman,
of 2514 N. 11th St., Sheboygan, passed away at his home after an
extended illness on Tuesday March 7, 2000.
He was born in Kansas City, Kan., July 18, 1945, a son of the late Homer and
Margaret Todd.
Jim received his high school education on Kansas City, moving to Wisconsin
in 1965. He worked at University Hospitals in Madison in various technical
positions from 1965-1975, later moving to Lake Mills where he managed APL
Industries until its closing in 1977.
Following their move to from Lake Mills in 1977, Nan (Nancy Newton) Bloom
and James Todd were married in Sheboygan on July 2, 1977.
He continued his education in Sheboygan, receiving his associate's degree in
marketing in 1983.
At that time, Jim became associated with the Habermann Funeral Home as a
funeral director assistant. Also in 1983, Jim opened Todd Upholstery Studios
located on Geele Avenue in Sheboygan. He operated the studios, which he
later moved to him to his home on North 11th Street, until he was forced to
close his business due to his declining health in 1993. At that time, Jim
decided to continue his education at Lakeland College, majoring in a subject
he truly loved, philosophy.
Mr. Todd's political career in Sheboygan began in 1985, when he was
appointed to the Sheboygan Common Council to complete the unexpired
aldermanic term of newly elected Mayor Richard Schneider. Following a bid
for state representative from the 26th Assembly District in 1986, Jim was
elected to the Common Council in 1987 and again in 1989, serving until his
term expired in 1991. He returned to the Council in 1993, serving
continuously until illness forced his resignation in October 1997.
Jim was an intrinsic part of Sheboygan's city government and leadership,
chairing and serving on numerous committees and commissions during his
political career, including functioning as chairman of the Common Council's
Committee of the Whole. At the time of his death, Jim was a member of the
Mead Public Library Board of Trustees.
Jim was diagnosed in 1995 with a rare neurological disorder, Shy-Drager
Syndrome/Multi System Atrophy (SDS/MSA.) As was Jim's leadership style, he
assumed an active role in the SDS/MSA Support Group, attending the September
1999 National Conference in Chicago. Jim offered his support, encouragement
and comfort worldwide via the Internet to others facing this devastating
disease.
James Todd is survived by his wife, Nan; his son, Randall Bloom and fiance
Margery Robinson, both of Culver City, Calif. Survivors also include
step-sister, Laura Kuykendall of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister-in-law, Anna Marie
Todd of Leavenworth, Kan.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathryn and
Michael Turk of Fond du Lac; sister-in-law, Jayne Ahearn of Midland Mich.;
father-in-law, Norman Newton of Sheboygan; seven nieces and nephews, and his
best friend and constant companion, Shaggy. Jim was preceded in death by his
parents; his brother, Loren; and one nephew.
A time of visitation and support will be held at the Habermann-Zimmer
Funeral Chapel, 805 North Sixth Street in Sheboygan on Saturday March 11,
2000 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. A service that celebrates Jim's life will be
held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shy-Drager Syndrome/Multi System
Atrophy Support Group, Inc. in the name of James L. Todd.
Violet Elsie Junge
Violet Elsie Junge passed away Feb. 27, 2000 at Casa Bonita Convalescent
Hospital in San Dimas, Calif.
She was born May 29, 1920 in Sheboygan, Wis. to Edwin and Elsie Stegemeyer.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a 1938 graduate of
Sheboygan High School.
Preceded in death by her parents Edward E. Stegemeyer and Elsie Poppe of
Sheboygan; husband Ira E. Junge of Pomona, Calif.; her brother Gerald
Stegemeyer of Danville, Ill., her step-sister Luella (Goll) Kurtz of
Sheboygan and her step-sister Helen Brown of Sheboygan.
She is survived by her brother, Raymond Stegemeyer of New Braunfels, Texas;
her sons Lauren L. Junge of Wenatchee, Wash., Duane D. Junge of Pomona,
Calif., and Mark M. Junge and wife Ruth of Colorado Springs, Colo.;
granddaughters Maryann Coleman and husband, Lance and Lea Olson and husband,
Richard; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jacob, Ira and Chase.
A graveside service was held March 1, 2000 at Pomona cemetery.
George J. Vande Loo
George J. Vande Loo, age 82, of 335 Millersville Ave., Howards Grove, died
Wednesday March 8, 2000 at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient
for two days.
He was born in Cleveland, Wis., on April 8, 1917, a son of the late George
and Rose Junk Vande Loo.
George married Gertrude Lieteritz on Sept. 2, 1944 at St. Wendel Catholic
Church in Cleveland.
He was a prominent Manitowoc County farmer and Holstein breeder, working on
his farm in the town of Meeme until retiring and moving to Howards Grove in
1973. After retiring from the farm, George share his knowledge and love of
farming with others, working in the form of farms sales for the Braun
Electric Co. of St. Nazianz until 1980.
Gertrude preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 1980.
George was affiliated with numerous farm organizations in Manitowoc County.
He was a active, longtime member of St. Isidore Catholic Church of Osman.
Surviving George are two daughters, Patt and Mary (Bob Doherty), both of
Elkhart Lake; a granddaughter, Stacie Vande Loo of Milwaukee; his longtime
companion, Arline Reichardt of Sheboygan; a sister, Angeline Vande Loo of
Sheboygan. He is further survived by sisters- and brothers-in-law, nephews,
nieces cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, three brothers and four sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for George on Saturday March
11, 2000 at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Osman with the Rev.
Gilbert Jacobs O.P., as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Fidelis.
Cemetery, town of Meeme.
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards
Grove, on Friday from 3 until 8 p.m. and at the CHURCH on Saturday from 9
a.m. until the time of the mass.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Wesley J. Prinsen
Wesley J. Prinsen, of W2249 Amsterdam Road, Cedar Grove, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 7, 2000 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home
where he had been a resident for the past five weeks.
Wesley was born on Oct. 22, 1919 in the town of Holland, the son of the late
G. William and Jozina (Van Driest) Prinsen. He attended Amsterdam School.
Wesley was a self-employed dairy farmer in the town of Holland all his life.
He was a member of First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove. He enjoyed reading,
watching television and sports.
Wesley is survived by two sisters, LaVerne and Marilyn Prinsen, both of
Cedar Grove. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Due to remodeling of the church, the funeral services will be held at Faith
Reformed Church in Cedar Grove, on Friday, March 10, 2000 at 11 a.m., with
the Rev. Kent Vant Hul, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar
Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call at Faith Reformed Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the
time of services.
A memorial fund is being established in his memory for First Reformed
Church.
The Huehns-Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg is serving the family.
William H. Lichte
William H. Lichte, age 75, W7415 Plank Circle, Glenbeulah, passed away early
Tuesday evening, March 7, 2000 at his home after a long courageous battle
with cancer.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1925 in Milwaukee, a son of the late William H. and
Margaret Vogel Lichte Sr.
He attended Milwaukee area schools.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in World War II serving from July 1942 through
September 1945.
In 1943, he married Bette Killay in California.
He moved back to Milwaukee in 1950.
On May 2, 1952, he married Jean O. Schilling in Milwaukee. They moved to
Plymouth in 1968. He was employed at Gilson Brothers Co. until his
retirement in 1987.
Survivors include six daughters, Kathy (Ed) Foy of Flower Mound, Texas,
Linda (Nick) Renk of Glenbeulah, Karen (Jeff) Ferguson of Plymouth, Roseanne
(Jim) Bier of Ola, Idaho, Kathy Terry of Hacienda Heights, Calif., and Cindy
of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, Curt Lichte of Fond du Lac and Tim Lichte
of Sheboygan; one daughter-in-law, Denise Kudurko of Plymouth; nine
grandchildren, Kristine, Dan, Angie, Andrea, Stephanie, Katie, Beth, Patrick
and Hollie; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey; two brothers, Gordon Lichte of
Anaheim, Calif. and Norman Lichte of Sun Prairie, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, his son, Michael and
granddaughters Kelly and Kerry.
Funeral services will be held at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth on
Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Rev. James Wilson, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran
Church in Plymouth, will officiate. Burial will be in Plymouth Woodlawn
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Suchon Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until
the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
The family wishes to thank our friends at Hospice and the VNA for all their
help.
The Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth is serving the family.
Sharon Gay (Gilmore) Sonnenberg
Sharon Gay (Gilmore) Sonnenberg, of Random Lake, was born into eternal life
on Sunday, March 5, 2000 at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis., at the
age of 62.
She was born May 10, 1937 in Beaver Dam, Wis., to Roy and Lucille (Dahl)
Gilmore.
On June 5, 1982, she married Ray Sonnenberg at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in
North Fond du Lac.
Sharon was a member of the Beaver Dam High School Class of 1955 and a member
of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Adell, Wis. She was vice president of the
Lutheran Brotherhood, Kettle Moraine Branch #8955. Sharon also volunteered
at the local library and the Food Pantry of Random Lake.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Ray Sonnenberg of Random Lake; a
daughter, Cindy O'Dell of Beaver Dam, Wis.; a son, Anthony (Sue Ann) Evers
of Waukesha, Wis.; four grandchildren, Martin Evers of Beaver Dam, Wis.,
Daniel (Jennifer) Wiedmer of Kewaskum, Wis., Rachel Wiedmer of Kewaskum,
Wis., and Stephanie Welch of Flint, Mich.; one great-granddaughter, Shyla
Ann Wiedmer; two sisters, Judy Umland of Beaver Dam, Wis. and Linda (James)
Guenther of Beaver Dam, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Sherry (Evers)
Jensen.
Friends may call on Friday, March 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Murray
Community Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Murray
Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, Wis. The Rev. Bryan R. Osladil will
officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Betty W. Forkins
Betty W. Forkins, 79, of Woodstock, Ill., died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at
her home.
She was born Sept. 23, 1920 in Sheboygan, daughter of Harold W. and Ruth
(Hillyer) Whinfield.
She attended Sheboygan grade and high schools. She also attended Mission
House College from 1938 to 1940 and Ripon College from 1940 to 1942 where
she was class agent for the class of 1944 until 1999.
She married Russell P. Forkins on May 6, 1942.
She was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Woodstock, Ill.
Mrs. Forkins lived in the St. Charles area from 1950 until her husband's
death in 1990 when she moved to Woodstock.
Mrs. Forkins was a retired reporter, photographer and columnist for the
Daily Courier News where she worked for 16 years. She was associate editor
for the community section of the St. Charles Chronicle.
While in St. Charles, Mrs. Forkins was one of the founders of the St.
Charles Episcopal Church. She was active in the Altar Guild, served as a
Sunday School teacher, served as president of the St. Charles Woman's Club,
was a member of the American Legion Post 0342 and Veterans of Foreign
Service 5096.
Mrs. Forkins was also a four-term president of the historical society. She
promoted the dedication of Camp Kane, the Civil War Memorial and held two
Civil War action programs.
Mrs. Forkins was a charter member of Praise Ministries Church and Ministry
Training Center in Geneva, Ill., which is being named in her honor.
Mrs. Forkins was also active in the Girl Scouts. While in Woodstock, Mrs.
Forkins volunteered and co-managed the Memorial Medical Center Gift and
Thrift Shop.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen (James) Pierce of Woodstock, the
Right Rev. Theresa (Ray) Frerichs of St. Charles, Patricia (Glenn) Brucker
of Florissant, Mo.; five grandchildren, Kimberly (Jason) Bonsignore,
Creighton Frerichs, Mellisa Chandler, Jennifer Church, Kristen Beiner; two
great-grandchildren, Jordan E. Bonsignore, Jacob Church; a sister, Ruth
(Dave) Drewry of Plymouth, Wash.; a brother, Dick (Jean) Whinfield of
Ellington, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her parents, her husband and two brothers, Timothy Whinfield and Michael
Whinfield.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. Liturgical Mass at
St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Woodstock. The Rev. Howard R. Keyse will
officiate. Interment will be in the Wildwood Cemetery in Sheboygan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeastern
Illinois or St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Woodstock.
LaVerne M. Bender
LaVerne M. Bender, 81, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of Longmont, Colo., died
March 5, 2000 at Alterra Sterling House, Loveland, Colo.
She was born Sept. 22, 1918 in Newton, Wis., a daughter of Alvin and Mary
(Bebermeier) Rodewald.
On May, 7, 1838, she married Arno E. Bender in Newton. He preceded her in
death on Aug. 6, 1986.
LaVerne was a member of Central Presbyterian Church of Longmont, Colo. She
moved to Fort Collins, Colo., in 1948 from Wisconsin, moved to Longmont in
1953 and to Loveland in 1997.
She was a great seamstress and cook. LaVerne enjoyed playing cards and
bowling with her husband in a senior bowling league.
She is survived by her son, Charles A. Bender and wife, Beverly, of
Brighton, Colo.; daughters, Sue Bender of Loveland, Colo., Sharon Schooley
of Loveland, Colo., daughter-in-law, Jo Beth Bender of Lakewood, Colo.;
brother, Roland Rodewald of Wausau, Wis.; sister, Dorothy Schuette of
Manitowoc, Wis.; four grandchildren, Danny Bender, Tammy Miller, Russ
Schooley and Randy Schooley; great-grandchildren, Christina and Josh Bender,
Jeffrey and Jason Miller and Krystin Schooley. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband; one son, DuWayne Bender, on Feb. 25, 2000; and one
grandson, Terry Bender.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Foothills
Gardens of Memory with the Rev. Marilyn Yoder Boeke of Central Presbyterian
Church officiating.
Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Larimer County and mailed to
Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Longmont, CO 80501.
Andrew R. Zetts
Andrew R. Zetts, age 48, of Cedar Grove, Wis., died Tuesday, March 7, 2000.
He was the beloved husband and best friend of Donna (nee Pfeffer). Dear
father of Jennifer and Corey. Grandpa of Carly Weidemann. Son of Cyril and
Gloria. Brother of Michael and the late Cyril. Further survived by other
relatives and many friends.
Complete funeral services Friday, March 10, 7 p.m. at the Franzen, Jung,
Kaufmann & Weiand Funeral Home, 7625 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, with
cremation to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday 4:30
p.m. to the time of services.
Andy was an employee of Badger Truck Center, Milwaukee.
Memorials appreciated.