Manuel Posadas Ramos, M.D., 70, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. Born on March 22, 1946, in San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was the son of the late Turbicio and Juana (Posadas) Ramos.

On Aug. 18, 1984, Manny was united in marriage to Yvonne Waupoose in Butler. Manuel started his career as a psychiatrist at Milwaukee County Mental Health and retired from the 16th Street Clinic. He was a member of St. Anthony Church in Neopit and St. Agnes Church in Butler, the Filipino American Medical Society of Wisconsin, the Medical Society of Wisconsin and the University Santo Tomas Medical Alumni.

Manny had a passion for music. He loved singing, playing and listening to music. In his free time, he loved golfing.

Manny is survived by his wife, Yvonne; brother, Alejandro P. (Maritess) Ramos, of Milwaukee; mother-in-law, Sharon Waupoose; brothers-in-law, Irvin (Laura Hocevar) Waupoose Jr., James Waupoose, Gerald Waupoose and the Honorable Judge William Pocan; sisters-in-law, Consuelo Ramos and Luz Ramos; special aunt and uncle, Mary and Guy Grignon; as well as nieces and nephews, Alexandria Ramos, Arnold Ramos, Vince Ramos, Kathleen Ramos, Joe Ramos, Miriam Ramos, Jennifer Waupoose and Joshua Waupoose.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leonardo Ramos, M.D., and Antonio Ramos; and a sister in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Neopit Community Center on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Emma Jane Grosskopf, 83, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Shawano. Born on Aug. 11, 1933, in Gresham, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Melinda (Williams) Welch.

In April 1951, Emma was united in marriage to Lloyd D. Erickson in Door County. Lloyd preceded her in death.

On Dec. 22, 1973, Emma was united in marriage to Elmer Grosskopf in Bowler. Elmer preceded her death.

Emma enjoyed selling Avon, flower gardening, collecting lighthouses, and feeding and watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds and cardinals.

Emma is survived by three children, Donna (Don) Koepsel, of Bailey’s Harbor, Danny Erickson, of Milwaukee, and Darrell (Carrie) Erickson, of Gresham; four stepdaughters, Chris, April, Debbie and Renae; five grandchildren, Michelle (Ben) Mindel, Stephanie (Andrew) Shumway, Stacie (Todd) Strojny, Amy Erickson and Daryl (Sharae Bourdon) Erickson; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Aiden, Austin, Mykenzie, Nevaeh, Raiden, Drayson, Haskell Jr. and Hayven.

She is further survived by four siblings, Ralph (Dawn) Welch, Aleta Pingel, Jeanette Maas and Larry (June) Welch; as well and numerous stepgrandchildren, great-stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd D. Erickson; her second husband, Elmer Grosskopf; two sons, Donald Erickson and Dean Erickson; and three brothers, Eugene, Clyde and Delbert.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church in Morgan. Inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Jeanne M. Hoppe, 78, of Appleton, formerly of Clintonville, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 10, 2016, at the Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center in Appleton.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family.

Mary Jane Margaret Goers, 77, of Appleton passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at The Bridges of Appleton. She was born on March 18, 1939, in Shawano County, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Ascherbach) Scherbarth.

She married Roger Goers on Jan. 23, 1960. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2011.

Mary was employed at the Clintonville Telephone Company, Prange’s and The Red Owl Grocery Store that she and Roger owned. She also cleaned private homes for many years.

She was an avid reader, wrote poetry, and enjoyed going to church, baking and spending time with family and friends.

Mary is survived by her three children, Lisa (John) King, Todd (Kitsie) Goers and Christopher Goers; four grandchildren, Kimberly King, Michelle Smith, Madison Goers and Adam Goers; her sister, Betty Breitzman; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her two brothers, Arthur Scherbarth and Max Scherbarth.

The funeral service for Mary will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at Faith Lutheran Church, East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, with the Rev. Daniel Thews officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

The family would like to thank Mary’s nurses at The Bridges and ThedaCare Hospice for their care.

Wichmann Funeral Homes, Appleton, is assisting the family.

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Robert Allen Zirbel, 71, of Shawano, was called suddenly to be with his heavenly father on Oct. 8, 2016.

Bob was born in Wrightstown on Jan. 19, 1945, to Lawrence and Adaline (Fredrich) Zirbel. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1963.

Bob was married to Mary Ellen Schuessler on July 24, 1965. Last year, they celebrated 50 years of marriage with their friends and loved ones.

Bob worked as a machinist for Paper Converting Machine Company for 35 years prior to retiring early to enjoy winters in Florida and his family community at Zirbel’s Last Resort Park on Loon Lake. Bob was fortunate enough to enjoy 19 years of retirement with Mary, the wife he loved for 51 years.

Bob was one of Wisconsin’s finest – he loved to fish in all seasons, and he loved the outdoors and all of God’s nature. He was grateful for all of God’s gifts and gave back all of himself to help others. Everyone considers Bob a dear friend, one they will truly miss.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary, his sons, Doug (Denise) and Mark; his grandchildren, Jacob, Abby, Jenna and Andrew; his siblings, Caroline Cunningham, Shirley (Bob) Pagel, Dick (Jan), Pat (Roger) Oldenburg; his siblings-in-law, Robert Schuessler and Karen Bravier; and many other family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gerald (and Phyllis); brothers-in-law, James, Robert and Donnie Schuessler; and his father- and mother-in-law, George and Marjorie Schuessler.

The memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, town of Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Steven Pockat will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Swedberg Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family requests nonperishable food items for distribution to local pantries.

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Mark Thomas Wawrzyn, 65, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.

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Marsha DeBaker Milhorn — beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend — passed away on Oct. 11, 2016, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Tigerton on Oct. 8, 1967, the eldest child of Joe and Diane DeBaker.

Marsha resided in Central Wisconsin and East Tennessee throughout her life.

Marsha was preceded in death by her mother, Diane DeBaker; her maternal grandparents, Orin and Geraldine Neuman; and her paternal grandparents Cora and Albert DeBaker.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Rick Milhorn; her daughters, Rebecca and Bonnie Milhorn, of Gray, Tennessee; a special daughter, Kayla Bowman, of Green Bay; her father, Joe DeBaker, of Leopolis; a sister, Laura Geske, and brother-in-law, Robert Geske, of Shawano; a brother, Brian DeBaker, and sister-in-law, Missy DeBaker, of Wittenberg; a special sister, Tonia Lagunes, and husband, Freddy Lagunes, of Cecil; nephew and nieces, Hunter, Mariah and Alana Krolow; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; as well as friends too numerous to mention.

The family is especially grateful for the careful attention to Marsha’s care in her final days by the staff of the JCMC ICU.

Marsha was a veteran social worker and behavioral specialist who brought comfort and peace of mind to those in need of assistance and relief. She will be especially missed by her co-workers at Woodridge Specialty Hospital.

Marsha was a nurturing presence who welcomed generations of friends into her home and treated them like family. She was an adventurous soul who was always ready for road trips and strange excursions. She possessed a wonderful and unique sense of humor and outlook on life, which served her in good stead on her life’s journey. This world is better for her presence, and she will be greatly missed.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Leopolis with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Ramona “Mona” Skenadore, 82, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Keshena surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and family.

Ramona was born on Nov. 14, 1933, in Keshena, the daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (Gauthier) Lyons. She attended school at Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas.

Ramona worked at the Menominee Indian School District for 26 years. On Nov. 20, 1979, she was united in marriage to Clayton “Brokie” Skenadore. They enjoyed 29 years of marriage.

Mona enjoyed traveling, coach bus trips with the family to amusement parks, and getaway trips to the casinos. She loved crocheting, gardening, playing cards and walking, but most of all, she had a passion for the lake lot. Being together with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, camping, is where she could be found all summer long. Ramona’s camping buddies, Uncle Bert, Auntie Baby, Bert Davids and the camp chef, Darrell, were always at her side.

Mona was an awesome, loving mother and friend, and an inspiration to all. She and her sidekicks were also known as the golden girls (Mona, Myrna and Toots).

Ramona is survived by her children, Ralph (Margret) Lyons, Bryan “Sid” (Mary) Lepscier, Louise “BabyLou” (Darrell) Madosh, Edna Penass, Barbara (Jerry) Allery, Roberta Penass, Carol Penass, Linda (John Mark “Hub” Latender) Penass, Toni (Marvin) Spruce, Fred (Brenda) Lynk, Scott Lynk and Ralph (Victoria) Penass; grandchildren, Antone, Sarah, Christa, Matt (Shawn), Lisa, Manih, Brandon, Brian (Jen), Justin (Crystal), Destiny, James (Jesse), Thomas, Bobby (Linda), Lisa, Stephne (Glenn), Daphne (Javier), Frankie, Jennifer (John), Alicia, Sean “Kenēw” (Desiree), Shane, Marvin (Kimmie), Samantha, Allie; and her great-grandchildren.

Ramona is also survived by a brother, Bert (Judy) Lyons; sisters, Myrna Caldwell and Bertha “Baby” Steckbauer; special sister, Corrine “Toots” Menore; sister in-law, Cheryl Irving; brother in-law, Mike Lepscier; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ramona was preceded in death by her first husband, Barney “Audeen” Penass; her husband, Clayton “Brokie” Skenadore; sister, Isabel Boivin; brothers, Melvin, Jerry, Ralph “Toad” and Gilbert “Chummy” Lyons; children, Susie Penass and Myron “Smoky” Penass; and grandson, Teddy Davids.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at the Neopit Community Center from 2 p.m. until the procession leaves for church. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to express a very heartfelt thank you to ThedaCare Hospice and to all those who stopped by to put a smile on our mom’s face. All your love was the greatest medicine for our mom.

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Irene Malnor, 85, died peacefully on Oct. 12, 2016, with her family by her side.

According to the wishes of Irene and her family, there will be no formal services at this time.

Heart of the Valley Cremations is assisting the family.

Marylu Roehl, 49, of the Township of Wescott, Shawano County, formerly of Clintonville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2016.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville is assisting her family.

Bobby Ray Gilbreath, 70, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at his home.

Bobby was born on May 10, 1946, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the son of the late Pharm and Hilda (Moore) Gilbreath. On June 4, 1966, he was united in marriage to Mary Johnson in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee, where he worked at Milwaukee Forge for 29 years before retiring and moving to Shawano in 2004.

Bobby served our country by enlisting in the National Guard.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; their children, Steven (Colleen) Gilbreath, of Florida, David (Tina) Gilbreath, of St. Francis, Lisa (fiancé Bubba Smith) Olszewski, of St. Francis, and Jennifer (Jeremy) Hager, of Racine; eight grandchildren, Steven Jr., Robert, Becky, Miranda, Amber, Jackie, Erin and Ayden; and his close friend, Jeff Parsons, of Shawano.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kayla, his parents, and two brothers, Donald and Rhodney.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Mark Thomas Wawrzyn, 65, of Green Bay, formerly of Pulcifer, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Born on Nov. 26, 1950, in Milwaukee, Mark was the only child of his late parents, Tom and Gloria (Haut) Wawrzyn. At a young age, he moved with his parents to Pulcifer and began helping with his family’s Sport Shop and Tavern. This was also when he began his lifelong love of fishing and spending time with friends.

He met the love of his life, Barb (Steichen), during high school at a Shawano County Park dance, and they were later married on Sept. 26, 1970. Through marriage he gained four brothers-in-law who would become his close friends.

Mark and Barb started their family soon after marriage, with their first daughter, Ann. Five years later, they added to their family with their second daughter, Amy. Mark’s carpentry skills were put to good use when he helped build his family’s home in 1976 in Pulcifer.

Mark enjoyed golfing and spending time with his friends and family and always seemed to be the life of the party. He especially loved being “up north” in the St. Germain area enjoying a pontoon boat ride with friends or sitting around the fire with his wife, Barb. There he made many more new lifelong friends and enjoyed spending time on Lost Lake. He enjoyed going for car rides with his wife, Barb, and stopping at small taverns and visiting with friends or watching his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers. Friends and family alike, know Mark for his Old-Fashioneds, his love for Patsy Cline and his uncanny ability to replicate a crowing rooster on his front porch.

Mark was proud to be Grandpa to four grandchildren, Danny, Macee, Lily and Aiden, and he passed along his love for fishing and the outdoors to them. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2012, but more importantly he enjoyed doing home-improvement projects for himself or helping others with projects. Most recently during his retirement, he also worked for the Green Bay Packers in housekeeping services; a job he enjoyed since it afforded him the opportunity to be so close to the turf action and work with great people.

After moving to Green Bay a few years ago, Barb and Mark made new friends with their neighbors at the Canterbury Creek community. Fortunately, Mark was able to enjoy his view of the lake and wildlife from his patio, which is something he cherished and appreciated.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Barb; his daughters, Ann (Mike) Jacobson, of Wayzata, Minnesota, and Amy (Derek) Erickson, of Germantown; four grandchildren, Danny, Macee, Lily and Aiden; his mother-in-law, Doris Steichen; his three brothers-in-law, Brent Steichen (special friend, Jan Raddant), Brian Steichen and Bob (Geri) Steichen; sisters-in-law, Jan Maddin, Diane Steichen and Debbie Steichen; aunts, Martha (Joe) Polito and Donna Haut; uncle, Richard (Beverly) Steichen; nieces, Jamie Steichen, Stacy (Andy) Hooyman, Steffany Steichen, Jennifer Steichen, Amber Steichen, Cassie Steichen, Audra (Jared) Nyquist and Emily (Ryan) Davies; nephews, Jason (Mindy) Steichen, Jeff Steichen, Rob Steichen, Brad Steichen and Todd (Amanda) Polito; cousins, Elise Wawrzyn, John Wawrzyn and Phil Wawrzyn; as well as many close friends, including Jay Stark, Skip and Fran Raisor, Milt and Shirley Grimm, Ron Tollefson, Craig Carlson and Jerry Loehlein.

Mark has joined his father-in-law and friend, William “Bill” Steichen; his brother-in-law and close friend, Alan Steichen; and his parents, Gloria and Tom Wawrzyn. Family and friends believe they are all enjoying an Old-Fashioned and toasting to a life of family, friends and fun.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee for their attentive and conscientious care of Mark over the past month.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Loretta Waegli officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Dr. Thomas Arthur Newton, 59, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Oct. 14, 2016.

He was born on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1957, in Sparta to Mrs. Genevieve Mary Newton and the late Mr. Clarence Arthur Newton.

Dr. Newton was a practicing physician since 1984. He was a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Newton was board certified in emergency medicine and a member of several organizations, including the American College of Emergency Medicine, the American College of Physician Executives and the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.

Dr. Newton spent 11 years in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of commander. While he spent many hours serving others, he also cherished the time spent with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cynthia Leona Newton, of Charleston, South Carolina; mother, Genevieve Mary Newton, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; daughter, Holly Marie Newton Al-Khalil (Shadi), of Lubbock, Texas; son, Nicolaus Thomas Newton, of Charlotte, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Norah and Maya; brother, Michael Newton (Janet), of Plymouth; sister, Mary Rozek (Bob), of Bluffton, South Carolina; and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hollings Cancer Center Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, 18 Bee St., MSC 450, Charleston, SC 29425, and Hospice Center of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Barbara Ann Dillenburg, 65, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2016, at her home.

Barb was the daughter of the late Wallace and Phyllis (Krause) Buettner. She as a lifelong member of St. James Church, Shawano, where she attended school, and later graduated from Shawano High School. On Oct. 18, 1969 she was united in marriage to Harry Dillenburg at St. James Church, Shawano. Together they raised their two sons on the family farm.

Barb was a hardworking farmer’s wife and homemaker, farming alongside her husband and sons. She loved horses and enjoyed horseback riding. More than anything she loved her family and was a devoted grandmother who cherished spending time with her six grandchildren.

Barb is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, Harry; two sons and their families, Steve and Lori Dillenburg and their children, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Dalton, and Courtney, and Jason and Dana Dillenburg and their children, Austin and Megan. She is also survived by her siblings William Buettner, Bob (special friend Barb) Buettner, of Cecil, Bonnie (Charles) Bartz, of Shawano, and Becky Buettner, of Shawano; brothers-in- law, Harvey (special friend Joyce) Dillenburg, of Shawano, and Harlow Dillenburg, of Clintonville; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including close friend Patsy Krueger, who affectionately called her, “Barb-Wire.”

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Phyllis Buettner; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charles and Esther (Kunschke) Dillenburg; brother-in-law Bob Jung; and sister-in-law Marlene Buettner.

Private family services were held.

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Margaret Anne Gutt, 93, Bowler, died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano under the care of ThedaCare at Home Hospice. She was born on Sept. 15, 1923 in Wittenberg, the daughter of the late Otto and Martha (Brunner) Wendler.

On Nov. 16, 1946, Margaret was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roland M. Gutt, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bowler. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 1984.

Margaret went to the Banner School in Wittenberg. She then worked as a housekeeper in Neenah for a few years. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bowler, and the Ladies Aid. Margaret was also a member of the Bowler American Legion Post 414 Auxiliary.

Margaret enjoyed playing the piano, working on puzzle books, taking care of her beautiful flowers and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Suzanne (Ed) Nicgorski, Muskego, Alvina (friend, Mike) Gutt, Denver, Colorado, Charlotte (Harvey) Matz, Wittenberg, Carl Gutt, Bowler, and Andrew Gutt, Bowler; nine grandchildren, Matthew Nicgorski, Sara (Cody) Bartlett, Liana Matz, Jacob Gutt, Shane Gutt, Gregory Gutt, Kerry (special friend, Dave) Gutt, Rosemary Gutt and Stefeney (special friend, John) Gutt; and six great-grandchildren, Sommer, Violet, Riley, Willow, Ezra and Dimitri. She is also survived by two sisters, Alma (Roy) Kelm and Dora Speigel, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Gutt; four sisters, Edna Gara, Zela Schwartzkopf, Leonora Schulz and Sadie Thomek; and three brothers, Herman Wendler, Milton Wendler and Marvin Wendler.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bowler. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, town of Almon, Shawano County. Visitation will be on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

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

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William George Laehn, also known as “Cold Water Bill,” died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Homme Home in Wittenberg. He was born in Shawano on Feb. 16, 1930, to Herman and Minna (Duwe) Laehn.

Bill graduated from Shawano High School in 1948. In 1950, he joined the U.S. Navy and served four years in the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Jean Alft, on Aug. 26, 1951, and they had six children.

Bill’s faith was important to him, and he was very involved in his church. At family mealtime prayers, he thanked God for his family and regularly said, “I am such a lucky man. God has blessed me with a loving wife and children.”

He was a very gentle man and truly enjoyed making people laugh, for instance, “making a moth ball” for his grandchildren. He loved being around people and oftentimes was the life of the party. He was involved in the various Shawano community groups, such as Little League, Jaycees, Kiwanis and the American Legion. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and telling jokes. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and attended the Ice Bowl. When the Packers were not playing up to his expectations, he often called them “dumb bunnies” and the opposing team “dirty pups.”

He is survived by his wife, Jean; six children, Kathryn (Russell) Krueger, Kennesaw, Georgia, William R. (Deborah) Laehn, Gresham, David (Sandra) Laehn, Merrill, Mary (Richard) Akey, Merrill, Jeannine (Gregory) Geiger, Eau Claire, and Elizabeth (Thomas) Moris, Crandon; grandchildren, Billi Jo (Nathan) Johnson, Kristen Akey, Richard R. (Lisa) Akey, Melissa Krueger, Russell L. (Erin) Krueger, Jessica Krueger, Elizabeth Krueger, Reid Geiger, Alyssa (Jesse) Bates, Bridger Moris, Grant Geiger, Tanner Moris, Adam Laehn; great-grandchildren, Hailee Falls, Hanna Falls, Ella Johnson, Sydney Hutton, Liv Firnstahl and Oliver Krueger; brother, Gary Laehn; and in-laws, DeLail Alft, Fern Henke, Robert and Carol Rotter, and Joan Laehn.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Shirley Schneider, Nancy Jean Laehn and Carol Breitrick; in-laws, Ardis Alft, Henry Henke, George Schneider and Gene Breitrick; and son-in-law, Russell Krueger.

Funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, with the Rev. Matthew Uttenreither officiating. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m., with the service starting at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 239 of Tigerton.

Jean and the family would like to thank the nurses at Homme Home and those who took the time to visit Bill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to a charity of your choice or to the Tigerton Public Library.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, is assisting Bill’s family.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Miles Louis Boerst, 57, was born on Sept. 4, 1959, to Myron and Linda Boerst. He passed away on Oct. 15, 2016, at home with family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Myron, and sister, Jennifer Heling.

He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughter, Lindsay (husband Eric) Davis; granddaughter, Kylee Davis; mother, Linda; brothers, Mike and Mark (wife Debbie); brother in-law, Dohn Heling; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Miles enjoyed gardening, hunting, grilling, spending quality time with family and joking around. He also very much enjoyed playing with Cocoa (the grand puppy) and meeting his granddaughter Kylee and hearing new stories about her.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to ThedaCare at Home in memory of Miles since we are all very grateful to them for their compassion, assistance and care that they provided.

Per request of Miles Boerst, we will not be having any funeral services. The Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

Today we say goodbye to a wonderful husband of 26 years, father and grandfather. We love you.

Treyan Mocodeanu, 62, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Shawano.

Treyan was born on May 4, 1954, in Chicago, the son of the late Ilie and Gertrude (Frankler) Mocodeanu. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany. On July 15, 2004, he was united in marriage to RoseAnn (Terry) Calderon and resided in Shawano since their marriage.

He is survived by his wife, RoseAnn; three children, Alexandra Mocodeanu, Rosalind (Ken) McKennon and William R. (Beth) Calderon III; one grandson, William R. Calderon IV; his siblings, Roxanne (Rainer) Weinberg, George (Mary) Mocodeanu and Angie Mocodeanu.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Viola Mocodeanu.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service.

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Richard K. Brunson, 85, Green Bay, died on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. He was born on Dec. 3, 1930, in Eau Claire to the late John and Mary (Kresmery) Brunson. On June 4, 1951, he married Lenice Williams in Eau Claire.

Richard was employed as a middle school teacher in Shawano and later was employed by the state of Wisconsin. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lenice; two daughters, Catherine (Richard) Bartels, of Marinette, and Kimberly Brunson, of Appleton; one grandson, Adam (Rachael) Starks; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Carmen and Hunter; and two brothers, Carl and Harold.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul, and a sister-in-law, Betty.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay. A parish wake service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at St. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church, 3667 Flintville Road, where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m., with the Rev. David Hoffman officiating. Burial will be at the St. Edward & Isidore Catholic Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Marla Vista and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care that was given to Richard.

In lieu of flowers, all contributions will be given to Heartland Hospice.

Karen Henrietta Heller, 65, of Crivitz, passed away on Oct. 16, 2016. Born on Feb. 4, 1951, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Przekurat) Scheer.

Karen grew up in Chicago and at the age of 17 moved to Pulaski, where she graduated from Pulaski High School.

On Nov. 13, 1971, Karen was united in marriage to Michael Heller in Bonduel. She and Mike enjoyed traveling together. Some of her favorite trips took her to Disney, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Graceland. More than anything she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she cherished the time she was able to spend with her family.

Karen is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, Mike; three daughters, Michelle Radtke, of Wyoming, Jennifer Heller, of Pulaski, and Jamie (Trent) Pluister, of Seymour; eight grandchildren, Carlos, Robert, Logan, Alison, Samantha, T.J., Grace and Faith; two great-grandchildren, Carlos Jr. and Meah; her sister, Rosie (Andy) Mogged, of Green Bay; brothers, Bernie (Jackie) Scheer, of Oneida, and Chester (Connie) Scheer, of Minnesota; stepsiblings, Carol (Robert) Henning, of Illinois, and David (Non) Scheer, of Florida. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services for Karen will be held at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and the funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Nault officiating.

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