John L. “Dusty” Martin, 68, of Gillett, started his journey to the Spirit World early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, 2017, in Shawano.

John was born on Dec. 29, 1948, in Keshena, a son of the late Elmer Sr. and Marie (Waukechon) Martin. He attended Shawano schools, graduating from Shawano High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was employed at Paper Converting in Green Bay for many years. On July 10, 1982, John was united in marriage to the former Patricia Katchenago in Keshena. Dusty eventually left the paper mill and returned to the reservation where he was employed as a police officer. He was a Golden Glove boxer for many years. He loved to fish and go to the casino.

Dusty is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia; his sons, Kenny Martin and Mark Martin; his daughter, Hope (Martin) Lukas; his stepson, Dana Alegria; his stepdaughters, Deena Alegria and Barbara Alegria; 20 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; four brothers, Charlie Martin, Wendall Martin, Randall Martin and Llewellyn Martin; and his sisters, Luanne Martin and Alexis Martin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas Martin Sr., and several nephews.

Traditional Native American Services for John L. “Dusty” Martin will be held at a later date. A family dinner will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at 3 p.m. at the Alex Martin residence, N849 E. County Line Road, Gillett.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Steven L. Ponfil, 46, of Angelica, formerly of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, Sept. 8, 2017, at his home.

Steve was born on June 8, 1971, in Shawano, the only son of Gerald Ponfil and Diana (Wescott) Corn. Steve attended tribal schools, graduating from Menominee Indian High School in 1989. Following school he worked for numerous businesses, including Aarowcast, Reinhart Foods and MTE.

On June 28, 2014, he was united in marriage to the former Shelle Kindschuh in Green Bay. Following their marriage the couple lived in Green Bay and Pulaski. Steve was currently employed at Doc’s Harley-Davidson. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. His hobbies include carpentry, motorcycling, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. He enjoyed working outside and was a general “Mr. Fixit.” He loved to tease and make people laugh. He was strongly devoted to his wife, Shelle, and his children.

Steve is survived by his wife, Shelle, of Pulaski; his children, Ivy Rose, Jacob and Story Ponfil; his father, Gerald (Lora) Ponfil, of Shawano, and Diana (Donald) Corn, of Keshena; his sisters, Becky (Roland) Smart, of Neopit, Rose (Christopher) Ponfil, of Shawano, and LuAnn (Craig) Richmond, of Keshena; his father-in-law, David Kindschuh, of Fond du Lac; sisters-in-law, Susan (Terry) Mittelstaedt and Andrea (Cody) Brown; numerous aunts and uncles; special nephews, Keenan, Vance, and Evan Richmond, and Douglas, Landon and Ayden Mittelstaedt; and a great-niece, Kendall Richmond.

Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Florence Ponfil, and Earl and Rosene Wescott; his mother-in-law, Julie Kindschuh; and a nephew, Kyle Richmond.

A Funeral Mass for Steven L. Ponfil will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at noon at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. Francis Zurbano will be the celebrant. Relatives and friends may call at the Menominee Tribal Community Center in Neopit on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, after 2 p.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday. A parish wake service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Ron Anderson, 74, of Tucson, Arizona, died Sept. 10, 2017, after a long battle with ALS and Parkinson’s disease.

He is survived by his wife, Greta (Knope); daughter, Melissa (husband, JJ, and their son, Seth); and son, Erik (wife, Miquela, and their daughter, Charlotte).

Before his illness Ron was CFO for the Jim Click automotive team for 22 years. Ron was born in Chicago, graduated from the University of Iowa and spent four years in the Air Force. He was an avid golfer and loved anything to do with racing. Racing his kart with friends at Musselmann Honda Circuit was one of Ron’s favorite activities.

Ron was known for his integrity and honesty, and will be missed by all who were privileged to know him.

A memorial service will be held at Adair Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Oro Valley, Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m.

(Janina) Joan “Jen” Gauthier, 104, of Oconto Falls, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2017. The sixth-oldest of 10 children and twin sister of Lottie was born May 24, 1913, to John and Anna (Mioduszewski) Pawlak in Milwaukee.

Because her family called her Nina as a little girl, a neighbor asked why not just call her Jen since the age of 4 years. Jen grew up in Milwaukee where she attended St. Josaphat’s Basilica School until the eighth grade, when she had to help at home to care for the rest of the family so her mother could work out of the house. As a young woman, she moved with family members to “Swedetown” in Oconto County so they could get out of the big city and live near family and friends.

On Oct. 26, 1935, she married Leo Martin Gauthier in Michigan. The couple owned and operated the Gauthier family farm for many years. Because Leo was also in the cattle business, Jen ran the farm, raising their 11 children and looking after and feeding them and all the hired hands. They had 15 acres of pickles and beans, so many Oconto Falls youth would come during harvest time to pick. Jen would help organize it all and pay the workers. She also worked at the Oconto Falls Canning Co. for three years.

As a lady of strong Catholic faith, she was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls and belonged to the Altar Rosary Society (now PCCW). She once served as secretary/treasurer. Jen also helped with church rummage sales, volunteered at the local senior center and was an original member of the Golden Agers card club.

During the Vietnam War, all four of her sons served in the military at the same time. She prayed for their safety every day, and all four returned home. At onetime, Jen also served as the health officer for the town of Stiles, a 4-H leader and as chaplain of the World War I Auxiliary.

Survivors include 10 children, Patricia “Patsy” Gauthier-Offutt, Milwaukee, Joan (Elroy) Block, Bonduel, Margaret “Marge” (Len) Duco, Lake Villa, Illinois, Leo J. (Dolores) Gauthier, Cerritos, California, Helen (Richard) Johnson, New London, William (Marjie) Gauthier, Cherokee, Iowa, Victor Gauthier, Oconto Falls, Robert (Marianne) Gauthier, Marinette, Denise (Howard) Malecki, Rio Rico, Arizona, and Sue Campbell, Oconto Falls; 40 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo M. Gauthier, in 1986, one daughter, Mary Walske, in 1982; five brothers, Anthony, Stanley, August, Edmund and John Pawlak; four sisters, Sister Mary Therese, Bernice Schuessler, Eva Pawlak and twin sister Lottie Wusterbarth, in 1994; three infant grandchildren; and one grandson, Joseph Block.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue after 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at church with the Rev. Fr. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Brian Bishop, 38, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Brian was born on March 16, 1979, in Green Bay to Charles “Chuck” and Sharon (Kaedden) Bishop Jr. He attended Sacred Heart School in Shawano and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1997.

Brian loved sports. He played basketball in high school and was a fan of the Badgers, Brewers and Packers. He also enjoyed playing in volleyball and dart leagues in the area with his friends.
Halloween was always Brian’s favorite holiday, and he enjoyed coming up with creative costumes along with friends. He also loved to play Santa for his nieces and nephew at Christmas.

Brian’s family and friends were very important to him. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed.

Brian is survived by his parents, Chuck and Sharon Bishop, of Cecil; sister, Megan (Josh) Brauer, of Brooklyn; and nephew and nieces, Jacob, Olivia and Evelyn. He is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

A Memorial Mass for Brian will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Cecil with the Rev. Tom Farrell officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Red Cross.

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Roland “Turk” Block, 91, of Tigerton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.

Roland Walter Block was born on May 7, 1926, in Tigerton to Hugo and Madeline Block. He entered the U.S. Navy and served during World War II.

Turk was united in marriage on June 2, 1973, to Clarice M. Hansen-Anderson at Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The couple made their home in Tigerton for many years. Turk worked as a green inspector/lumber handler at Tigerton Lumber Mill for over 40 years. In his early days, he liked fishing, bowling, and playing softball in the Tigerton area. Turk was always an avid fan and supporter of Tigerton Baseball. He especially enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and sharing a cold Bud Light with friends.

Turk was a longtime faithful member of American Legion Post 239. He was well-known in the Tigerton community. You would often see Turk sitting on the bench outside of Mr. J’s Barber Shop or shoveling and doing lawn work for several local businesses.

His wife preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2014.

Survivors include five stepsons, Allen (Darlene) Anderson, of Tigerton, Ronald (Stacy) Anderson, of Tigerton, Dennis Anderson, of King, Michael (Darlene) Anderson, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, and Darell (Mary Ann) Anderson, of Plymouth. There are 11 stepgrandchildren: Heidi Anderson, Heather (Edward) Stewart, Holly (Lucas) Gehrman, Shelly (Mark) Sambs, Sara Anderson, Eric Anderson, Andrea Anderson, Nathan (Brandi) Anderson, Sherry (Jay) Bindrich, Shannon Hickey and Shawn (Diane) Hickey. There are 18 great-stepgrandchildren: Jordan (Amber) Arndt, Tasha Arndt, Tabby Arndt, Aaron Dobizl, Tanner Dobizl, Olivia Anderson, Ashley (Cody) Scray, Trevor Stewart, Teagon Stewart, Treyton Sambs, Sienna Sambs, Keiden Sambs, Alexis Minniecheske, Colton Minniecheske, Deanna Anderson, Kylie Anderson, Autumn Rhodes and Blaine Rhodes. He is further survived by a brother, Elmer Block, of Wittenberg, and many other relatives and friends.

Turk was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clarice; a stepdaughter-in-law, Lois Anderson; a sister, Anita (Wallace) Kielblock; and a brother, Edward Block.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the Homme Home Chapel, Wittenberg. Pastor Barry Levine will officiate, and inurnment will be at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Military honors will be provided at the nursing home by members of American Legion Post 239, Tigerton. Friends may call on Sunday from noon until time of the service at Homme Home.

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

The family wishes to especially thank all the nurses and staff at Homme Home for all the compassionate care given to Turk. For many years, he was treated with such dignity and respect. Turk very much considered you guys his family. Our words cannot express how grateful we are for all the care provided.

The Rev. Mark Conley Kopp, 56, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Shawano.

Mark was born on May 28, 1961, in Rhinelander to the late John “Bud” L. and Margaret (Conley) Kopp. On Sept. 30, 1989, Mark was united in marriage to Beverly Diestler in Wausau.

Mark enjoyed anything computer and technology related and loved animals, especially his dog Mason. He and his wife, Beverly, had 12 years of special needs adoption training. Mark had a passion for music and loved playing the guitar and recorded three praise and worship CDs. He was a laid-back, generous man who never complained, which served him well as the senior pastor and president of Freedom by the Word Church.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Pastor Beverly Kopp, and four children, Mariah, Nikiya, Alyssa and Tanner. He is further survived by his siblings, John (Pam) Kopp, of Tomahawk, Mary (Richard) Greife, of Antigo, Greg (Virginia) Kopp, of Cedarburg, Roseanne (Antti) Soumi, of Greenville, Kathy (Kurt Gotchy) Hall, of Rhinelander, Matthew (Donna Leafbold) Kopp, of Illinois, Christine (James) Geary, of New Jersey, and Kateri Kopp, of Tomahawk.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Steve.

Funeral services for Mark will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Don Parker, Pastor Pete Barby and Pastor Tom Terry officiating. Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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James B. Brisk Sr., 75, of Crandon, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at his residence.

James was born on Nov. 10, 1941, in Keshena, the son of James and Alma (Steffans) Brisk. He was united in marriage on June 13, 1963, to Patricia Sanapaw. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2003.

Surviving James are his daughter, Lucy Chezalier, Crandon; son, James (special friend, Jessica) Brisk, Michigan; grandchildren, Monty (Charlee), Patricia (Richard), Dalen and James; great-grandchildren, Kyla, Joseph, Cohen, Dillon, Gabriella, Richard Jr., Monty III, Kendrick, Cree, Desmond, Jordan and Sage; sisters, Delia(Dolly) (Verron) Kohel, Keshena, Lydia M. Rembalski, Oneida, Renee House, Milwaukee, Kathy House, Milwaukee, and Estelle (Wayne) Silas, Green Bay; brothers, Norris (Gail) House, Milwaukee, Forrest House, Milwaukee, Kevin House, Neopit, and Warren Steffes, Las Vegas.

Services for James were on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at his residence with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Visitation was held from Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, to the time of service.

Weber-Hill Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangement.

Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com.

Eugene James Rusch, 78, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Shawano.

Eugene was born on July 15, 1939, the son of the late Clarence and Agnes (Radtke) Rusch. He was baptized on Aug. 17, 1939, at St. James Lutheran Church and confirmed on March 29, 1953.

On Oct. 20, 1962, Eugene was united in marriage to Bonnie Ann Drath at Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa. He worked at Badger Breeders before purchasing a farm in Cecil in 1969. Farming was his life and he enjoyed the work that it entailed. When not farming, Eugene enjoyed polka dancing with his wife, reading westerns, and bowling with his family and friends. He was an avid Cubs fan, the president of the Sunday night couples league at Lakeshore Lanes and a member of St. Paul School Board.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Bonnie; three sons, Randy Rusch, Rick Rusch and Ron Rusch; one daughter, Connie Rusch; three grandchildren, Russ, Renee and James; two great-grandchildren, Brendan Howard and Audrie Mueller; nephews, Gary (Jenny) Rusch, and their children, Abby and Zack, and Greg (Beth) Rusch, and their children, Sam and Jack; nieces, Ginger Hamann, and her children, Hunter and Mason, and Gina (Tim) Gueller, and their children, Ty and Ali.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Larry, Dennis, Connie and Donna Mae.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Wayne J. Higgins Jr., 67, of Gresham, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, Sept. 11, 2017, in Green Bay, following a lengthy illness.

Wayne was born on Feb. 11, 1950, in Browning, Montana, a son of the late Wayne Sr. and Ursala (Walters) Higgins. He attended Browning schools, graduating from Browning High School in 1968. Following school, he entered the United States Army, serving one tour in Vietnam.

Upon returning from the service, Wayne entered the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Academy. He became a supervisor of the tribal police department investigators for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, where his jurisdiction included Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa.

On April 26, 1995, Wayne was united in marriage to the former Marianne Peters. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, for four years before moving to Gresham in 1999. Wayne’s career extended nearly 30 years before he retired in 1997. He was a member of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Browning, Montana, and attended church at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena on a regular basis.

Wayne loved to play golf, attend rodeos and care for his pets at home. He always looked forward to the traditional family dinner on Sunday and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers. He loved country music, dancing and singing. Once a cowboy, always a cowboy.

Survivors include his wife, Marianne Higgins, of Gresham; his children, Brian (Crystal) Higgins, of Browning, Montana, Tim (Holly) Burr, of Gresham, Daniel (Claire) Burr, of Minnesota, and Julie (Ricky Brockman) Burr, of Shawano; his grandchildren, Hailie Higgins, Wayne Brian Higgins IV, Zak and Alex Burr, Summer Burr and Daniel Burr Jr., Brittany (Curtis) Kroening and Kenny Casper; great-grandchildren, Carson Kroening and Briarri Kroening; sisters, Mona Mathews, of Browning, Montana, Janelle Tailfeathers, of Alberta, Canada, Mary Higgins, of Browning, Montana, Patti (Joe) LaTray, of Cutbank, Montana, Lorrie Marso, of Browning, Montana, and Kitty Bullcalf, of Browning, Montana; brother, Jim (Kay) Higgins, of Browning, Montana; a brother-in-law, Donnie Magee; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by an infant son, Bobby Higgins, and one sister, Delores “Pee Wee” Magee.

A Memorial Mass for Wayne J. Higgins Jr. will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. The Rev. Joel Jores will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in Browning, Montana.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Michael’s Catholic on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of Mass. The Veterans of the Menominee Nation will provide full military honors at the church.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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March 15, 1925 ~ Sept. 14, 2017

Loving husband of Arlene, loving father of Denise, Keith and Carter (Sharon), loving grandfather and great-grandfather, and loving many others.

No services. Private interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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Thelma Ann Neosh, 84, of Neopit, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Thelma was born in Keshena on Dec. 14, 1932, the daughter of the late John J. and Edmere (Longly) Waubanascum. On April 7, 1956, Thelma was united in marriage to Mose Neosh in Shawano. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1992.

Thelma lived on the Menominee Reservation most of her life and worked at the Menominee Tribal Clinic, Menominee Aging and the Wolf River CBRF. Thelma enjoyed cooking, craftwork and taking rides, but more than anything, she loved spoiling her grandchildren.

Thelma is survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Kenny Dodge) Neosh, of Keshena, and Janice (Michael Fish Sr.) Neosh, of Green Bay; five grandchildren, Anthony Madosh Jr., Noelle Madosh, Mose Neosh, Wayne Swett Jr. and her special grandson, Drew Madosh; her great-grandchildren, Simone, Jada, Jourdan and Caleb Perez, Dandy, Myleigh, Ottis and Janissa Fish, and Drew Madosh Jr. She is further survived by her siblings, Edmund Waubanascum, of Keshena, June Ponfil, of Keshena, Michael Waubanascum, of Neopit, and Pete Waubanascum; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose; her children, Kathy, Leonard, Lyle, Neil and Donna; her parents; and siblings, Dorthea Soman, Mary Miller and John Waubanascum Jr.

A memorial service for Thelma will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Inurnment will be at the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from noon until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Ann M. Marquardt, 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Maple Lane in Shawano.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Rosella Mae Siefert, 91, of Shawano, died on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Atrium Post-Acute Care, Shawano, under the care of ThedaCare at Home.

Rosella was born on March 21, 1926, to the late David and Mimmie (Zabel) Raddant in the town of Waukechon. On Sept. 27, 1952, Rosella was united in marriage to Emil Siefert at St. John Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine, by the Rev. L. Bernthal. The couple lived in the town of Waukechon all their married life. Emil preceded her in death in 1993. Rosella moved to an apartment in Shawano in 1997.

Rosella was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Rosella enjoyed working at the LCFS thrift store and was also employed for 13 years at Maple Lane Health Care in Shawano.

Rosella loved spending time with her family. It was one of her favorite traditions to go for lunch at Angie’s Main Café after church on Sundays.

Survivors include her sons, Arthur (Mary Jo) Siefert, of Green Bay, and David (Mary) Siefert, of Hillsboro; her grandsons, Jared Siefert and Andy, of Green Bay, Alexander and Hunter (Sierra) Siefert, of Hillsboro; two sisters, Imogene Bartz, of Cecil, and Diane Kucksdorf, of Shawano; two brothers, Lyndale (Darlene) Raddant, of De Pere, and Ronald (Pam) Raddant, of Shawano; her best friend and niece, Rogene Wegner; and many other special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee; her sister, Ardis Seidelman; brothers-in-law, Roger Bartz, Ruben Kucksdorf, Robert Siefert, Warren Siefert and Gordon Siedelman; and sisters-in-law, Elsbeth Kriewaldt and Ruth Siefert.

Funeral services for Rosella Mae Siefert will be held on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine, N3299 Hunting Road, Shawano. The Rev. Todd Jerabek will officiate. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

The family thanks Dr. Fahley, Dr. Tretniack and ThedaCare Hospice for their compassion and care of Rosella.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Eric John Kuckuk, 56, of Bonduel, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Texas.

Eric was born in Viroqua on Oct. 2, 1960, the son of Constance (Stoehr) Kuckuk and the late David Kuckuk. Eric and his family were very active in Boy Scouts of America throughout his youth. He was a graduate of East High School in Madison, where he participated on the wrestling team. Eric also enjoyed helping out on his Uncle Buck’s farm over the years.

On Jan. 5, 1985, Eric was united in marriage to Jeanette Lessner in Madison. Together the couple raised three daughters. Eric was a talented woodworker and his passion for building led to a career that saw him build numerous log homes throughout the United States. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, traveling and time spent at the family cabin on Shawano Lake.

Eric is survived by his wife, Jeanette; three children, Sondra (David) Ralsto of Germantown, Sara (Josh) Friebe of Plainfield, and Michelle (Shawn) Vanzan of Weyauwega; six grandchildren, Kaleb, Dominique, Damien, Chloe, Eric and Delilah, with another on the way. He is further survived by his mother, Constance Kuckuk, of Madison; four brothers, Matt (Christine) Kuckuk, of Moraga, California, Paul (Suzie) Kuckuk, of Wautoma, Robert (Jenny) Kuckuk, of Cottage Grove, and Mark Kuckuk, of Monroe; father-in-law, Dave Lessner, of Madison; brother-in-law, Mark (Donna) Lessner, of Janesville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Kuckuk; mother-in-law, Vonnie Lessner; sister-in-law, Vicki Schweiger; and grandparents, Matt and Anna Stoehr and Roland and Zina Kuckuk.

Memorial services for Eric will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Howard Harvey Schowalter, 78, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. Howard was born in Germantown on Sept. 15, 1939, to the late Edwin P. and Clara A. (Dhein) Schowalter. On April 3, 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving our country until his honorable discharge on March 26, 1965.

On Jan. 4, 1969, Howard was united in marriage to Kathleen Gabriel at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Woodland. He farmed until 1995 and then worked at Aarrowcast for 16 years before retiring. Howard was a member of the American Legion and Christ Lutheran Church in Hintz, where he served as the past secretary. He loved going to rummage sales, collecting steins and John Deere memorabilia.

Howard is survived by his wife, Kay; their children, Thomas (Diane) Schowalter, of Shawano, and their children, Luke and John and Tony (Heather) Schowalter, of Oconto Falls, and their children, Haley-Louise Eva, Hannah-Rae Sharon, Hunter Edwin and Hyde Alan; including many “surrogate” grandchildren, Jenna and her children, Crystal and Oakland, Jesslyn and her son, Noah, and their mother, Jo, as well as Sabrina and Ali and their mother, Laura, and their father, Kevin. He is further survived by two brothers and one sister, David (Helen) Schowalter, of Gillett, Oliver (Shirley) Schowalter, of Germantown, and Helen Schmidt, of Horicon.

He was preceded in death by his son, William Howard Schowalter; his parents; brother-in-law, Dale Schmidt; and great-nephew, Alan Schowalter.

Funeral services for Howard will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Mike Paholke officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Washington County Memorial Park Cemetery, 3358 Paradise Drive, West Bend.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice, Shawano Health Services and his special nephew, Jeff.

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Peggy E. Paiser, 58, of Pardeeville, passed away on Sept. 17, 2017. Peggy was born on Nov. 2, 1958, in Clintonville, the daughter of John and Joan (Ferg) Rosnow. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 1977. She married Thomas Paiser on Oct. 27, 1979, at Christus Lutheran Church. She worked as a caregiver for REM where she had many special clients, with one client that will hold her heart forever.

Peggy’s greatest joy in life was being a loving wife and mom. Whenever she could, Peggy would find time to socialize with family and friends. She was big-hearted, strong-willed, enthusiastic, keen on putting the needs of others first, and always saw the best in every situation.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Paiser, of Pardeeville; sons, Nathan (Kristen) Paiser, of Poynette, and Nicholas Paiser, of Green Bay; siblings, Jeff (Nancy) Rosnow, of Oregon, Becky Cater, of Eau Claire, and Todd (Ann) Rosnow, of Alpharetta, Georgia; mom, Joan Rosnow Jeske, of Clintonville; father-in-law, Robert Paiser, of Leopolis; in-laws, Jim (Bonnie) Paiser, of Bonduel, Sally (Bill) Hoefs, of Shawano, Sandy Paiser, of Leopolis, Judy (Raymond) Begrow, of Marion, Jeff (Sue) Paiser, of Pearson, Mary (Harlon) Wright, of Bowler, and Ron Magolski, of Harvard, Illinois; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, Phil Jeske; mother-in-law, Helen Paiser; sister-in law, Betty Magolski; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Cater.

Funeral services will be held at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Brian Crocker officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Visitation will be at Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage (www.pmmfh.com) on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

At the request of Peggy, please do not send flowers. Please make memorials to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (vfw.org) or Huntington’s Disease Society of America (hdsa.org).

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Homes is assisting the family.

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Jody R. Ludvigsen, 61, of Menasha, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday evening, Sept. 17, 2017, at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

Jody was born in Clintonville on April 28, 1956, as the son of the late James “Jim” and Josephine (Carlson) Ludvigsen. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1974 and soon after entered into service with the United States Navy for a short while. Jody was united in marriage to Mariann Desten on Aug. 15, 1975, in Appleton. The couple resided in Kaukauna prior to moving to Menasha where they lived since.

Jody started working as a papermaker for the old Bergstrom Paper Mill, which later became P.H. Gladfelter in Neenah. He retired in 2006 as the mill was shut down.

Jody loved to visit and was somewhat of a professional at “jaw jacking.” He had a passion for the outdoors and loved to spend time sharing it with his family. Whether it was hunting turkeys and deer, fishing, or sturgeon spearing, he never gave in to his worn out body. Jody’s cabin was his home away from home where he enjoyed watching his birds and taking care of his guinea hens and ducks. He had a soft spot for children and treated his dogs Chance, Mingo and Sam like his own kids.

Jody was a jack of all trades and, especially during his retirement, a proud bargain hunter. He would often brag about the deals he found, but was sure to bounce the idea off of Mariann first. The countless friendships he built over the years were of the utmost importance to him; especially those with Glenn and Nancy Cummings, Gordon and Donna Richter, and his in-laws, Lloyd and Mary Jane Desten. Those three men were like father figures to Jody. Most importantly he was there for anyone when they needed help or just a good friend’s shoulder to lean on.

Jody is survived by his wife, Mariann; children, Tom (Stacie), Tim (Melissa) and Michele “Mikie” Ludvigsen, all of Menasha; grandchildren, Dustin (Fiance Katie), Deserae, Nick, Kody, Lauren, Jonny, Quinn and Cole; also a great-granddaughter on the way; sisters, Jacqualine (Dr. Shad) Ludvigsen, Jolene (Ronald) Mains and Jeanette (Terry) Dobbe; brothers, Jesse (Genia), Jake and James (Denise) Ludvigsen; uncle, Jim Carlson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles (Delores) Desten, Donna (Bill) Steiner, Barb Steenis, Diane (Bob) Steiner and Teri (Gary) Schumacher; numerous nieces and nephews; also so many friends whom he considered family including longtime friends Ronnie Phillips and family and Dave and Vinny Carroll.

Jody was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Bella, who came to help guide him home; a sister, Joanne Ludvigsen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Mary Jane Desten; and a brother-in-law, Bob Steenis.

A celebration of Jody’s life will be held at a time yet to be determined.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family with the arrangements. An online guestbook for Jody can be found on the funeral home’s website, www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Jody’s family would also like to extend their sincerest appreciation to the fifth-floor staff members of the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah as well as the staff of ThedaCare Hospice for the loving care shown to Jody during his stay.

Anna Mae (Norton) Marquardt, 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Anna was born on March 20, 1923, in the town of Wescott on the home farm, a daughter of the late William Sr. and Jessie (Lake) Norton. On June 4, 1943, Anna was united in marriage to Clifford (Chip) Marquardt. He preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1978.

Anna was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She held various factory and cleaning jobs throughout her life. Anna loved being with her family and friends, her beloved animals (especially her granddog, Bree Anna, and her grandcat, Tom), gardening, yard work and playing cards.

Anna will be deeply missed by her daughter, Deb Marquardt, of Shawano; her brother, William Norton Jr., of Shawano; many nieces and nephews; as well as her pets. In addition to her husband and parents, Anna was preceded in death by her sisters, Ione Martin and Marge Yeager, and her brother, Roger Norton.

Funeral services for Anna Mae Marquardt will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. The Rev. Dr. Timm Griffin will officiate. Interment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

The family would like to thank the Maple Lane Nursing Home staff, with special thanks to Jenny Rusch and Lacy Hobbs for their extra love and care. Also, RN Tara Rysewyk and Hospice Compassus nurses, with special thanks to CNA Dawn for all the extra loving care.

Charles T. Gretzon, 60, of the town of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, Sept. 21, 2017, at his home.

Charles was born on Aug. 2, 1957, in Green Bay, a son of Samuel and Donna (Hall) Gretzon. Charles grew up in Gillett. He attended Gillett schools and graduated from Gillett High School. For most of his life, he worked in the construction industry. He owned and operated C.J.R. Hillside Construction for several years. Most recently he worked for Craig Montour in the septic business, a job he truly loved.

Charles enjoyed fishing, camping, and shooting pool in his spare time.

Survivors include his children, Shannon Gretzon, of Shawano, and Aubrey (Christopher) Schwartz, of De Pere; his grandchildren, Ethan Fittshur and Rockland Schwartz; his parents, Sam and Donna Gretzon, of Luxemburg; his brother, Dennis Gretzon, of Luxemburg; his sister, Cynthia (David) Urbansky, of Illinois; his ex-wife, Audrey Gretzon, of Shawano; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Jason Gretzon.

A memorial service for Charles will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano, with a closing prayer at 6 p.m.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.