Funeral services for Delores J. Denny will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano. The Rev. Tom Farrell will officiate. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and continue until the time of service.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Betty Jean Buelter, 85, passed away peacefully April 23, 2018, at Tower View Villa Assisted Living Home in Rosendale. Betty was born in Tilleda on Jan. 11, 1933, daughter of Willard and Adelia Trinko. In 1951, she married Albert “Bud” Buelter in Tilleda. The couple lived and worked throughout the United States, eventually settling in Oshkosh to raise their daughter, Roxanne.
Betty was very proud of her long career in human resources management at Miles Kimball Company. In retirement, she enjoyed frequent gambling trips, outings, and theater performances, making lifelong friends along the way. After the loss of her husband of 65 years in 2016, Betty was comforted by and enjoyed time with her circle of close friends, including Synda Jones, Barbara Sullivan, Ray Keck, Debbi Wegner and her sidekick on gambling expeditions, “Buck” Sabel.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Beverly; brothers, Jerry and Lee; her husband, Albert “Bud”; and her beloved Christmas Angel, Roxanne Ulrich.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Rita and Florence Trinko; son-in-law, Phil Ulrich; and nieces and nephews, including Steve (Sandy) Sanders, of Oshkosh.
Interment will occur next to Albert and Roxanne at Lake View Memorial Park Mausoleum in Oshkosh. A private memorial is being planned for family and friends.
Synda and Barb would like to especially thank Carla Nemetz and the dedicated, caring staff at Tower View Villa who became Betty’s family during the past four months. You truly made the last months of her journey on this earth a little easier.
Ruth M. Peters, 98, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born Sept. 7, 1919, in Shawano County to the late Harry and Grace (Yocum) Shepard.
Ruth was united in marriage to Calvin “Sam” Peters on Feb. 8, 1944. They enjoyed 37 years as man and wife, until her husband passed away Dec. 2, 1981. Ruth and Calvin moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1955, where the family was engaged in the orchard business for nearly 25 years. In 1979, Ruth and her husband returned to Shawano, where they lived on the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Indian Reservation. Ruth was very involved in the community, working as a teacher’s assistant with the Head Start program. She was also the activities director at Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Elderly Center.
Ruth was very active in the Stockbridge Bible Church. She served her Lord as Bible study teacher and was pianist from its beginning as a charter member. She enjoyed serving the Lord at this church for many years, along with her brother, Pastor Gordon D. Shepard. Ruth was an extremely loving person. She was kind and generous, caring for all persons, and taking them in when they needed a place to stay. She was a woman of great hospitality, and a prayer warrior who prayed unceasingly for many human beings. She loved her family, but she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ above all. Ruth is now living in Heaven, safe in the arms of Jesus for all eternity. Amen.
Survivors include her children, Calvin David (Darlene) Peters, of Sturgeon Bay, Wayne Peters, of Gresham, Alan (Barb) Peters, of Manitowoc, Ellen Peters (Willie) Moore, of Gresham, and Marianne Peters Higgins, of Gresham; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Ira (Mary) Shepard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin “Sam” Peters; her son, Daniel H. Peters; her brother, Gordon Shepard; and her sister, Phyllis.
Due to the storm of the century, the Memorial Service for Ruth has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church-Morgan Siding. Pastor Micah Shin will officiate. Visitation will take place at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Please note the new date and time.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Frances Mary “Babe” Walker, 87, of Neopit, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Shawano. Born on Feb. 15, 1931, in Zoar, she is the daughter of the late Monroe “Kaso” and Jane (Heath) Weso Sr. Frances graduated from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She loved teaching her fourth-graders at the Menominee Elementary School until retiring in 1991. Frances was very active in tribal politics and enjoyed thrift shopping in her free time.
Frances is survived by six children, Gerald (Mary) Weso, of Zoar, Thomas (Denise) Weso, of Kansas, Mary Sanapaw, of Neopit, Donovan Walker, of Neopit, Terri (Keith) Katchenago, of Keshena, and Merlita Webster, of Neopit; grandchildren, Pemy Fleuker, Morgan Butner, Laura Paredes, Rachel Corn, Yvonne Katchenago, Monroe Weso, Michael Weso and Nathaniel Weso; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Gray, of Middle Village, and Anita (Robert) Perez, of West Branch; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two children, Diane and Robert; her parents; three brothers, Monroe, William and Donald; and three sisters, Lorraine, Dorothy and Karen.
A viewing started at the Neopit Community Center at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, and continues until 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Lisa Ann Siegel, of Cecil, passed away peacefully at the home of her parents, Roseanne and Tom Watry, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the age of 46 after a 15-year battle with Huntington’s disease. Lisa was born on June 6, 1971, in Port Washington to Roseanne and the late Joseph Schanen.
Lisa graduated from Random Lake High School and later worked various jobs. She liked watching the Green Bay Packers and movies. Lisa enjoyed playing sheepshead and taking long walks. She was free spirited and fun loving and will be sadly missed by her family, friends and caregivers.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Roseanne (Thomas) Watry; her brother, William (Mary Jo) Schanen; and nephew and niece, Joseph and Jennifer Schanen.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Schanen; and her brother, Steven Schanen.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. on May 5, 2018, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Congregation, St Nicholas Chapel-Dacada (W4274 County Road K, Random Lake) with the Rev. Richard Cerpich presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be held immediately following the service at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials are appreciated to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Wisconsin Chapter, 326 Marshall Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lisa’s caregivers, Mary, Hamby, Ashley, Katie, Lonnie and special friend Kelly.
The Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is honored to assist the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
Jon R. Shively Sr., 72, of the Town of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, April 27, 2018, at his home.
Jon was born March 8, 1946, in Ludington, Michigan, a son of the late Robert and Dorris (Pahlow) Shively. His family moved to Shawano when he was a young child. He attended the Texas School in the Town of Richmond, and later St. James Grade School. He was a 1964 graduate of Shawano High School. Following school, Jon farmed. On May 24, 1969, he was united in marriage to the former Maureen Vomastic at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The couple farmed in the Town of Belle Plaine for 10 years. Jon was later employed at the Shawano Paper Mill. He retired from Shawano Papers in 2008 after 30 years of employment.
He is a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Jon was an outdoor sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and archery. He was a handyman who enjoyed remodeling, woodworking, cutting wood, and gardening. Jon loved to be with his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Maureen, of the Town of Richmond; his children, Jon (Shaina) Shively II, of the Town of Richmond, Melanie (Brad) Siebold, of Green Bay, and Moniec Shively, of Shawano; five grandchildren, Jace, Sean, Kayleigh, Seth, and Adler; his brother-in-law, Garry Felts, of Shawano; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Jon was preceded in death by his sister, Terri; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Myra Vomastic.
A memorial service for Jon R. Shively Sr. will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Baldwin will officiate. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials in Jon’s name to the St. James Radio Broadcast.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Fay A. Franz, 75, of the Town of Wescott, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Fay was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Bonduel, a daughter of Dorothy (Pingel) VanVuren and the late Donald VanVuren. She attended school in Milwaukee, graduating from Rufus King High School in 1961. Fay furthered her education and became a Realtor, and later worked as an electronic technician. On Sept. 30, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Franz at St. Nicholaus Catholic Church in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee until 1968, when they moved to their beautiful home on Lake Keesus and raised their two children, Rob and Liz.
Fay was an active board member with the Lake Association and ran the lake harvesting. In 2000, the couple retired and moved to Shawano Lake. Fay loved to read, travel with her husband, take walks and visit with family. She enjoyed life. On April 28, 2016, Fay lost her beloved husband, Bob, after 59 years together. They had a beautiful, loving marriage.
Survivors include her children, Robert (Amy) Franz, of Hartland, and Liz Selby, of Shawano; her grandchildren, Anthony (Lindsey) Franz, Karis (Levi) Bain, Shannon (fiancé Dan) Franz and Alexandra Selby; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Flynn Bain; her mother, Dorothy VanVuren, of Beaver Dam; sisters, Betty (Nick) Pierce, of Cecil, Ginny (Wayne) Abel, of Kennacattaba; her brother, Terry (Marilee) VanVuren, of Illinois; her brothers-in-law, Bob Kramer and Dave Zylka; her sister-in-law, Karen Franz; her special childhood friend, Karen (Zunker) Soomekh; and many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob; her father, Donald VanVuren; and her sister, Bonnie Kramer.
In keeping with Fay’s wishes, private family services will be held.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Daniel D. Pingel Jr., 30, of the Town of Larrabee, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Froedert Hospital, Wauwatosa.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting his family.
Margo Jane (Miller) Nelis, 73, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Ella Besaw Center in Bowler on the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation surrounded by her family. Margo was born on Oct. 10, 1944, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Merritt and Amy (Gardner) Miller. Margo attended the Lutheran Indian Mission School in the Town of Red Springs until 1958. After graduating from Gresham High School in 1962, she moved to Milwaukee, where she met her future husband, Donald Nelis, and the two were married on Nov. 25, 1967, at St. Michaels Church in Milwaukee. After raising her two children and working at Briggs and Stratton for 31 years, Margo retired in October 1995. She moved to Odanah, where she enjoyed playing bingo, the slot machines and spoiling her grandchildren. In October 2015, Margo moved to the Ella Besaw Center in Bowler. She enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and the Golden Girls, eating chocolate chip cookies, and spending time with her family at the cabin. Margo was a member of the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church in the Town of Red Springs.
Margo leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Donald Wayne Nelis Sr., of Odanah; her son, Donald Wayne (Lee Ann Rosin) Nelis Jr., of Odanah; her daughter, Tammy Lynn (Randall Meyer) Nelis, of Plymouth; granddaughter, Samantha; grandsons, Travis and Theodore; great-granddaughters, Ariana, Kylie and Aniyah; great-grandson, Braylen. She is further survived by two sisters, Marie Denomie, of Gresham, and Marlyn (Mike) Waubanascum, of Gresham; one brother, Kenneth Miller, of Green Bay; sister-in-law, Pamela Miller, of Bowler; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Merritt and Amy Miller; her brothers, Roger Miller and Arnold Miller; her sister, Marcelene Sparks; and nephews, Michael and Lee Waubanascum.
Funeral services for Margo will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church with Pastor Ralph Beversdorf officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the wonderful, kind and thoughtful staff at the Ella Besaw Center and Southern Care Hospice who treated Margo like family. They also extend heartfelt gratitude to Rhonda Kroening for going above and beyond for Margo and her family.
Veronica Ann Kristof, 94, formerly of Leopolis, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018, at Atrium Health-Maple Lane in Shawano. Born on Aug. 26, 1923, in Gresham, she was the youngest daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Boudnik) Stezenski. After graduating from Gresham High School in 1941, Veronica joined her sister Frances in traveling to Milwaukee in 1942 to work as a welder during World War II. Upon returning to Lyndhurst in 1944, she cleaned houses and joined the other Gresham girls on weekends at one of the local dance halls, where she met her future husband, Floyd. On June 15, 1946, she was united in marriage to Floyd Kristof at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis. The couple farmed in the Town of Seneca until their retirement in 1983. Upon retirement, the couple traveled the country on numerous bus tours and enjoyed finding a good polka dance or card game. She was an avid BABA Leopolis Bulldogs, Packers and Brewers fan. She also enjoyed attending the Leopolis Fish and Game Club meetings to partake in raw ground-round sandwiches and blood sausage, which they made themselves for a number of years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis and member of the Ladies CCW, where she was an active pickle, pie, jam/jelly and koloche baker for the yearly Autumn Fest and CCW Bake sales. She enjoyed cooking and baking, making her favorite bars and potato salad whenever there was a pot luck event, plus gardening, golfing, and playing sheepshead, smear, cribbage and royal rummy as often as possible. She also enjoyed reading until her vision was hindered by macular degeneration.
Veronica is survived by her sons, Steve (Marjorie), of Leopolis, Pete, of Cloverleaf Lakes, and Bob (dog Leelo), of Leopolis; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Kristof, of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Tom Kristof Jr., David (Missy) Kristof, Karen (Jason) Dean, Jennifer (Jose) Marriog, Joseph (Crystal) Kristof, Jessica Kristof, Miranda Kristof and Adam Holcomb; 16 great-grandchildren, Andrew, Kasey, Kendra, Alex, Josh, Gabriel, and twins Scarlett and Joanna Kristof, Leah and Wyatt Dean, Sofia and Cristian Marroig, Dylan and Tyarra Holcomb, and Jadin and Kiana Soukhaphaly. Veronica is further survived by three sisters-in-law, Gladys Stezenski, Carol and Rita Kristof, all of Shawano; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Veronica was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, in 2014; her parents; son Tom Kristof Sr.; daughter-in-law Debralie Kristof; four brothers, Peter (at birth), Alvin, Eddie (Loretta) and Joe Stezenski; and three sisters, Mary Ann Rambach, Anna (George) Dillenberg and Frances (Fred) Prohaska; as well as a brother-in-law, Alan Kristof Sr.; two sisters-in-law, Doris Neville and Betty Dieck; and lifelong friends Melvin and Leona Paiser.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff at Kindred Hearts in Shawano, where she was a resident from 2012-2015, and Atrium Health-Maple Lane Care Center since December 2015, and the frequent visits from Chuck, John Sazama, Mary Martin and dog Magee, and the Sacred Heart-Shawano deacons and prayer ladies.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Val J. Quaintance, 78, of Bear Creek passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at her home.
Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family.
A memorial service for Jon R. Shively Sr. will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Baldwin will officiate. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will take place from 4 p.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.
A graveside service for Dorothy “Dottie” C. Leino will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 1111 E. Green Bay St., Shawano. Inurnment will immediately follow.
Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.
Val J. Quaintance, 78, of Bear Creek passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at her home.
The former Val Jean Tyler was born on Nov. 29, 1939, in Shiocton to Gordon and Verona (Pantzlaff) Tyler. She was united in marriage on June 9, 1956, to Norman W. Quaintance at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shiocton. The couple was blessed with 13 children. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1984. Val lived most of her life in the Clintonville/Bear Creek area and also lived for some years in Bonduel and Seymour. She did sewing for Zwicker Knitting Mills between Appleton and Shawano for close to 30 years. Val was also employed for some years at Anderson Service Station, Bowler, and with LaCrosse Shoe Factory, Clintonville. Then she came out of retirement and obtained her CNA license to care for two of her children.
Val was a member of the United Methodist Church, Clintonville. Her interests included fishing, berry picking and playing slot machines at the casino. Val also enjoyed collecting antique toothpick holders and going to rummage sales and auctions, especially searching for antique glassware. She always loved camping up north at Nelligan Lake in Oconto County. Val will be remembered most for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of spending time with family.
Survivors include seven children, Cathy Quaintance, of Appleton, Gordon (Valerie), of Clintonville, Dennis, of Appleton, Randy (Carren), of Clintonville, Chris (Sara), of Bonduel, Terry (Julie), of Bear Creek, Tina (Jeremy) Durkey, of Clintonville, and Carrie Tyler (niece), of Clintonville, who she raised. There is a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Quaintance, of Clintonville; and two sons-in-law, Joe Dawiedczyk, of Appleton, and Darryell Figlinski, of Navarino. There are 25 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters, Doris Owen, of Shawano, and Barb Zehren, of Bear Creek, along with many nieces and nephews.
Val was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman Sr.; four daughters, Candy Quaintance, Tammy Berry, Robin Dawiedczyk and Susan “Sis” Figlinski; two sons, Wesley “Butch” and Norman Jr.; and granddaughter, Crystal Quaintance. She was further preceded in death by five siblings, Mary Heaslip, Lee Roy Tyler, and infants Judy, Marvin, and William Tyler.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville. The Rev. Mark Geisthardt will officiate, and burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery, New London. Friends may call on Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Val Quaintance Family.
A special thanks from her children to Val’s sister, Barb, for welcoming her into her home eight years ago and being her primary caretaker in her final days.
Laura M. “Dee Dee” Slechta, 59, of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at her home. Born on Sept. 4, 1958, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (McGee) Moon. Laura lived in Racine for most of her life, moving to Bowler in 2013. She was known for always making people laugh and smile. Dee Dee loved having fun with her children and grandchildren.
Laura is survived by her children, Jamie Slechta, of Cicero, Illinois, Roxy (Nathan) Leger, of Madison, Daniel Slechta, of Racine, and Lori Slechta, of Racine; four grandchildren, Sarah, Laura, Jonathan and Benjamin; her siblings, Robert Little, of Gresham, Dana “Sonny” Price, of Bowler, and Delbert Moon, of Kansas City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David, Dennis and Fred; sister, Charlene Moon; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Little.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service.
Ethel Caroline Martha Koeller, 87, of 203 High St., Embarrass, was joyously welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2018.
Born Dec. 18, 1930, in the Township of Matteson, Waupaca County, to Paul and Ada (Harke) Dumke and was baptized Jan. 1, 1931, by the Rev. Walter List. Born and raised on family farm on County Road Y just outside of Embarrass. Ethel married Harold P. Koeller, on Aug. 7, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, by the Rev. Walter List. Ethel and Harold lived in the village of Embarrass. Harold preceded his wife in death on Aug. 8, 2006, after 58 years of marriage. Ethel worked at the Hansen Glove Factory, Schultz Brothers Dime Store and was caretaker of the Riverside Cemetery for many years. Ethel attended the Embarrass State Grade School through the ninth grade. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, held the office of president, vice president and treasurer for many years. Ethel’s greatest love in life was for her Lord and Savior; she was a good, kind and faithful servant of that faith.
She will be greatly missed by her family, two daughters, Elaine (Dennis) Roehl, Leopolis, and Diane (Dave) Wojculis, Menominee Falls; two sons, Duane (Sally) Koeller, Clintonville, and Lee (fiance Mary Jo Zeise) Koeller, Kronenwetter; grandchildren, Fawn (Kris) Kratzke, Jessica Wojculis, Matt (Angela) Koeller, Victoria (David) Blaha, Sayer and Shara Koelle; step-grandson, Jeff Flink Jr. (special friend Jessica Parker); great-grandchildren, Kiana Kratzke, Clayton Wilkes, Olivia and Aubrey Blaha, Chase Koeller, step-great-grandchildren Macie Kratzke, Cameron Flink and Savannah Parker. Further survived by sister, LaVerne Vogt, West Bend; brother-in-law, Gordon Klemp, Clintonville; also very special friend, Shelly (Pat) Schutt. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many dear relatives and friends.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, parents, Paul and Ada Dumke, father- and mother-in-law, Edwin and Mathilda (Koepsell) Koeller, sisters Pauline Klemp and Dorothy Zeuske-Postel; brothers-in-law, Dennis Zeuske, Hubert Vogt, Edward Koeller and Hugo Koeller, Bob Postel, sisters-in-law, Deloris Koeller, Ruth Koeller and niece, Ruth Klemp Slaby.
Ethel’s funeral service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Interment will follow at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, also in Embarrass. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Her greatest joy in life was taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, working at church in every capacity, especially helping with funerals and soup dinners, canning pickles and tomatoes, working in the flower beds, her prized raspberries and also making quilts for World Relief. Ethel was also known for her canned pickles and tomatoes. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established by Ethel’s family. They would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Benjamin Schlais and his staff as well as the staff at Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass for the outstanding care Ethel received.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com
Alfred “Al” Forsyth, of Shawano (formerly Clintonville), passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his home.
Alfred Earl Forsyth was born on Nov. 22, 1929, in Waukesha to Earl and Ethel (Gillette) Forsyth. He grew up in Waukesha and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1950. Al was united in marriage on Dec. 2, 1950, to Deloris “Dot” Lyon at First Baptist Church, Waukesha. In 1966, the couple moved to Cecil where they owned and operated the White Clay Lake Lodge until 1979. Al and Dot settled in Clintonville in 1980. Over the years, Al was employed for several companies but worked for many years at Bemis Company, Green Bay, until retiring in 1996. Then he worked in hardware and lawn and garden for some time at the Walmart Supercenter in Shawano. His wife preceded him in death on April 15, 2001.
Al was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, where he actively served as an elder, communion deacon, and participated in different Bible study groups. His life was always built around his faith and helping others with whatever was needed. Al was a real handyman who could build just about anything out of wood. He liked trout fishing, watching the birds, bicycling, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Al is a former member of the Cecil Lions Club and a current member of the Clintonville Lions Club. He helped out with countless projects for the club whether it was building wheelchair ramps or creating the club float. Al will be remembered most as a sweet, kind and humble individual who will be missed by everyone.
Survivors include three children, Carey Forsyth, of Shawano, Cindy (Dale) Morris, of Cecil, and Char (Jack) O’Brien, of Shawano. There are five grandchildren, Shaun Forsyth, Farrah Forsyth, Jeremy (Jolene) Morris, Alan (Katie) Morris and Joshua O’Brien. There are four great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Jamison, Hadleigh and Hudson. There are two sisters-in-law, Debra Lyon, of New Berlin, and Carolyn Forsyth, of Indiana; and one brother-in-law, Ronald Ehrlich, of Rubicon. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Al was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dot; granddaughter, Christina Forsyth, daughter-in-law, Barbara; two sisters, Bernice (John) Oldenberg and Nancy Ehrlich; two brothers, Donald (Dolly) Forsyth and David Forsyth; two sisters-in-law, Marge (Ed) Preston and Mary LaFratta; and a brother-in-law, Anthony Lyon.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass. The Rev. Todd Jerabek will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting with the arrangements.
The family wishes to especially thank all the nurses with ThedaCare at Home Hospice for the wonderful care given to Dad.
Lawrence Willard McFarlane passed quietly on the evening of Jan. 29, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland after a prolonged illness. Larry was a longtime resident of Bowler, where he spent much time in retirement fishing (lake and ice), hunting, making wood, growing vegetables and flowers, and watching deer and turkeys on the field behind his house. His bird feeders were always full. He lived alone for many years, but was outgoing and friendly toward everyone he knew, and he knew many.
Larry spent most of his life in Wisconsin, save his time in U.S. Air Force from 1950-1953 when he served in Washington, D.C., and Alaska. He married Carla Ottman in September 1950 and eventually settled in southeastern Wisconsin after his discharge from the military. There he learned the tools and techniques of working with iron and steel. After working for others for a decade, he decided to go into business for himself, establishing L&R Crane and Hoist Corporation. The company built and repaired all sizes of overhead cranes. As it grew, his business took him all over the United States, and many L&R cranes continue in operation to this day. He took great pride in what he built.
Above all else though, he seemed most happy when pulling a slab bluegill out of a hole in the ice on a lightweight jig pole or catching the same fish on a small popper with one of his many flyrods. He travelled far and wide looking for “the nice ones,” making trips to northern Minnesota, North Dakota and far northern Wisconsin multiple times. In the end, he always caught more fish closer to home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alma (Johnson) McFarlane; four sisters, Shirley Hoffman, Patricia Nelson, Nellie DeBroux and Georgetta Ladwig; two brothers, Donald and Robert McFarlane; two sons, Randy and John McFarlane; and his wife, Carla (Ottman) McFarlane.
He is survived by his brother, Jerry (Mike) McFarlane; six children, Lawrence G. McFarlane (Marge), Dale McFarlane, Linda Schubert, Mark McFarlane (Dawn), Neal McFarlane (Bonnie) and Kathleen Chmiel; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren too numerous to mention.
He will be missed as father, brother, grandpa and friend to all. May he rest in peace with a fishing pole in hand, and a limit of nice ones in the cooler.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bloecher-Johnson American Legion Post 502. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com or at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home on Facebook.
April 26, 1951 – May 7, 2018
Peter John Leonard, of Shawano, passed away from complications of diabetes on Monday, May 7, 2018. Peter was born in Fond du Lac to Edward A. and Shirley M. Leonard. He attended elementary school at St. Mary’s, where he was a proud altar boy and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy in 1969. He attended UW-Stevens Point earning a B.A. in Elementary Education. He taught fourth grade at Longfellow Elementary School in Clintonville for 35 years. Peter enjoyed hunting and fishing and travelled to Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada for an annual fishing trip for many years. He liked going to the local casinos to play the slot machines, especially when they hit. He enjoyed watching old movies and could quote iconic lines from many of his favorites. He enjoyed playing cribbage and sheepshead and continued to work with children as a volunteer at Longfellow Elementary.
His survivors include his brother, Thomas (Annie), of Shawano; his sister, Patti of Loveland, Colorado, his nieces, Heidi, of Wausau, Lisa (Zach) and their children, Elliott, Miles, Hattie and Alise, of Fond du Lac; and his nephew, Stephen, of Loveland, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Dustin Phillips.
In accordance with Peter’s wishes, no public services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Shawano County Humane Society.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Charlotte A. Reynebeau, 82, of Shawano, formerly of Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, May 5, 2018, at her home.
Charlotte was born July 19, 1935, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Erwin and Marie (Wergin) Pleuss. She attended school in Manitowoc, graduating from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On May 7, 1955, she was united in marriage to Virgil “Butch” Reynebeau at Holy Family Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 2005. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Kimberly. Charlotte was a homemaker, wife and mother. When the children were older, she went to work at Kimberly High School as the office manager and was there for over 30 years. Following her retirement, the couple spent winters in Sebastian, Florida and summers on Shawano Lake.
She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was very involved, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, money counter, and on the funeral lunch committee, to name a few. She was also known as the “gadget queen.” She was a master crafter and liked to read. She also liked keeping up with technology. Charlotte took great pride in her family, being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Survivors include her daughters, Cindy (Bob) Biechler, of Menasha, and Kathie (Jeff) Menting, of Kimberly; five grandchildren, Rob (Mindy) Biechler, Amy (Michael) Vanden Boom, Ryan (Katie) Biechler, Ross (Noi) Biechler and Rachel (Scott) Vander Sanden; 11 great-grandchildren; her special friend, Bill Erdmann, of Shawano; and her sister by choice, Marlene Krema, of Shawano. Charlotte is further survived by two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass for Charlotte will be celebrated on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Tom Farrell and The Rev. Tom Reynebeau will concelebrate. Visitation will begin at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass. Following Mass visitation will continue at the chapel at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Friday. Entombment will follow at 4 p.m. at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
