Death records
ANDERSON, Paul, 86. See obituary.
BOHM, Vickie L., 47, Appleton. See obituary.
BUBOLZ, Florence, 81, Green Bay. See obituary.
CHRISTIAN, John Spotswood Jr., 70, Napa, Calif. See obituary.
DAVISON, Chester E., 84, De Pere. See obituary.
JOHNSON, Col. Lawrence, 78, Fredericksburg, Va. See obituary.
LA PLANTE, Wayne L., 67, Green Bay. See obituary.
LEEGE, Norman G., 95, West Bend. See obituary.
LONTKOWSKI, Bernard J., 91, Pulaski. See obituary.
MCFADDEN, Dee, 73, Green Bay. See obituary.
OZAROWICZ, Jackie M., 63, Amberg. See obituary.
SOCHA, Anthony, 36, Krakow. See obituary.
THOMSON, Wilbert, 86, Port St. Lucie, Fla. See obituary.
TOMASHEK, Lucille A., 90, De Pere. See obituary.
FEB. 22 - OBITUARIES AND FUNERALS
Paul Anderson,
86, formerly of 515 N. Broadway, De Pere, died Sunday, Feb. 20,
2000, at a local nursing home. Paul was born Feb. 16, 1914, in De Pere, to the
late Ernest and Maude (Diviney) Anderson. He married the former Hilma Olsen on
Aug. 17, 1940. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He owned and
operated Anderson Furniture and Hardware in De Pere and Green Bay and
Anderson Distribution Company. Paul was an active member of the First United
Presbyterian Church, De Pere. He enjoyed writing poetry and playing the
harmonica.
Survivors include his children, Gary Anderson,
California and his two children, Max
and Odin; Christine Van Veghel, Abrams and her children, Adrian, Wendy and
Heidi; Roger and Margie (Hempel) Anderson, Green Bay and their children, Billie
Lee and Chelsea; Eric and Anita Anderson, De Pere and their children, Rachel
and Jaci; great-grandchildren, Avery, Abigail and Alex; very special friend,
Velda
Beavens; and brother, Leon and Lorraine Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Hilma; son, Mark; and brother,
Don.
Friends may call at the First United Presbyterian
Church, 605 N. Webster Ave.,
De Pere, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, from 9 to 11 a.m. Funeral at 11 a.m. with the
Rev. Ted Tromble officiating. Burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,
Ashwaubenon. Ryan Funeral Home is assisting the family.
A memorial fund has been established for the First United Presbyterian Church.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you
to the staff at Fairfield, San Luis
and to Dr. Warren.
Vickie L. Bohm,
47, Appleton (former Zachow) resident died Monday, Feb. 21,
2000. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at St. Paul Ev.
Lutheran
Church, Zachow. Visitation at Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel, Wednesday from 4
to 8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. to the time of service.
Florence
Bubolz, 81, Green Bay, died Sunday, Feb. 20,
2000, at her home. She
was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Green Bay to the late William and Helena
(Laudenklos) Bubolz. She worked for the Department of Navy for 30 years,
retiring
in 1976. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Florence was a member
of Green Bay Rebekah Lodge #185 where she was a Past Noble Grand and had
been treasurer; Daughters of the Nile, Ajeb Temple #156; Martha Washington
Chapter 124, Order of the Eastern Star; and Nazarene Shrine #8, White Shrine of
Jerusalem of which she was Worthy High Priestess in 1981 and 1993. She was
also Past Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine when she lived in Virginia.
Survivors include one brother, Leonard (Marcella)
Bubolz, Green Bay; one
sister-in-law, Amanda Bubolz, Green Bay; and four nieces, Diane (Arlan)
Bergquist, Chippewa Falls; Jean (Robert) Balliet, Portage; Judy (Dale) Hilson,
Oconomowoc; Barb (Charlie) Hamit, Nowata, Okla.
She was also preceded in death by one brother,
Harold Bubolz and one niece,
Nancy Mignon.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Lyndahl Funeral Home,
Lombardi Ave. at Ridge Rd., with Rebekah Service at 6:30 p.m. and White Shrine
of Jerusalem Service at 7 p.m. Visitation continues after 10 a.m. at Grace
Lutheran Church where the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., with the Rev.
Richard
Schmeling officiating. Burial in Nicolet Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to extend a special
thank-you to Woodside Manor and Unity
Hospice for the care and concern given to Florence.
John
Spotswood Christian Jr., (known to his friends
as "Spotty"), 70, died in
Napa, Calif. on Feb. 17, 2000, after a brief illness. He was born in Greensburg,
Ind., on July 12, 1929, to John S. Christian Sr. and M. Marzella (Hyatt)
Christian.
John was raised and attended school in Rushville, Ind., Class of 1947. He joined
the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He owned and operated
Christian Chevrolet in Rushville from 1950 to 1980. He was an active member of
the Elks Lodge in Rushville and was also a member of St. Matthew Catholic
Church in Green Bay, Wis.
He is survived by his father, John S. Christian
Sr. and stepmother, Dorothy,
Greenfield, Ind.; his son, Paul B. Christian, Flagstaff, Ariz.; daughter, Carol
H.
Christian, Napa, Calif. Other survivors include five stepchildren, Michael
Reince
(Carol Reince), Bedford, Texas; Claudia McClone (Mike McClone), Menasha,
Wis.; Francie Karnopp, Green Bay; Heidi Rasmussen, Green Bay; and Jamie
Koepke (Thomas Koepke), Huntersville, N.C. He is also survived by his aunt, Ruth
Oliger, Greensburg, Ind.; and his former wife and friend, Linda W. Christian,
Calistoga, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife,
Helen C. (Reince) Christian who he
married in December 1996, and who died March 1997; and his mother, M.
Marzella Hyatt Christian Harrold.
Friends may call at Moster and Cox Mortuary in
Rushville, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22. Arrangements in California were by the Claffey and Rota
Funeral Home in Napa. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.
at Moster and Cox in Rushville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to
the American Cancer Society or
the Rushville Boys and Girls Club.
Chester Edward Davison,
84, 430 Grant St., De Pere, Wis., passed away to that
Big Fairway in the Sky on Friday, Feb. 18, 2000. Chester recently moved to De
Pere from Ontonagon, Mich. where he was born Nov. 20, 1915, to Robert E.
Davison, Sr., and Ester (Jones) Davison.
While serving in the United States Army during
World War II, Chester was
stationed in the Clee Hills, Shropshire, England, where he met Jessie Margaret
Teague, of Farlow also in Shropshire. They were married October 25, 1945, in
Silvington, Shropshire, England. On their 50th wedding anniversary in 1995, they
renewed their vows in the same little stone church where they were originally
married.
Well-known for his sense of humor, Chester was
popular with both adults and
young people in the Ontonagon area where he and Jessie owned and operated
Davison's Corner Store and he was a school bus driver.
Chester was a member of the VFW and Masons in the
Ontonagon area and the
Shriners in Tampa, Fla. He was a lifelong member of the Ontonagon Golf Club.
Chester spent many happy hours on golf courses around Ontonagon, Green Bay,
St. Petersburg, Fla., and even at the St. Andrews course in Scotland.
Chester was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Robert E. Davison,
Jr., and William Davison; and his sister-in-law Marion Davison.
He is survived by his wife Jessie, 430 Grant St.,
De Pere; his daughter, Dawn
Margaret Davison and son-in-law Kirk Moser, Gurnee, Ill.; his son, Terrence C.
Davison and daughter-in-law Sandra Kallunki, Allouez; and two young
granddaughters, Kaisa and Kirsten Davison, also of Allouez, who will miss their
fancy tea parties with their "Grumpy."
Chester is also survived by: three sisters,
Dorotha (Davison) and Thomas "Bud"
Ross, Ontonagon; Donna Davison, Ontonagon; Sandra (Davison) and Clifford
Mattson, Racine, Wis.; sister-inlaw Janet Davison, Las Vegas, Nev.;
sister-in-law
Grace (Teague) Mathews, Kidderminster, England; brother-in-law Trevor and Enid
Teague, Farley, England; and several nieces and nephews in the United States
and England.
Funeral and memorial services will be delayed
until burial this spring in
Ontonagon, Mich., where arrangements will be made through Cane Funeral Home.
Jessie and Chester's family thank the staff of
ManorCare East, Green Bay, for
their care and kindness.
A funeral for retired Air Force Colonel Lawrence
(Larry) Johnson, 78, of
Fredericksburg, VA was held Jan. 4, 2000, at Fort Meyer Old Post Chapel. Burial,
with full military honors, was held at Arlington National Cemetery. Col. Johnson
served his country for 31 years in the U.S. Air Force.
Colonel Johnson died Dec. 19, 1999, at his home.
He was preceded in death by
his wife, Maythl and son Mark. Larry is survived by a daughter, Janis J. Johnson
of
Arlington; a brother, Robert Johnson of Greensboro, N.C.; two sisters, Marie
Hilla
of Green Bay; Eleanor Nuss of Santa Maria, Calif.; a grandson and several nieces
and nephews. Col. Johnson was a member of the Class of 1940, Green Bay West
High School.
Memorials may be made to Mary Washington Hospice,
2217 Princess Anne St.,
Suite 002-1, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401; or to The American Cancer Society,
Trudy Clifton, HC 76, Box 1527, Locust Grove, Va. 22508.
Wayne
Leon La Plante, 67, Green Bay, died Monday,
Feb. 21, 2000, at his home.
He was born Feb. 15, 1933, in the town of Scott to the late Leo and Selma
(Pillasch) La Plante. He married Joyce S. Collins on July 3, 1954. Wayne was a
member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He was a Sgt. on the Green Bay
Police Force from Feb. 24, 1958 to March 5, 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce S. and children
Ronald (Lorna) La Plante and
children Richard, Robert, Loni La Plante; Debra (Daniel) Wavrunek and children
Michael, Susan and Joshua Wavrunek; Russell (Cheryl) La Plante and children
Melinda, Amanda and Ryan La Plante; Linda (Steven) Drewiske and children
Jennifer and Michelle Drewiske; Bonnie (Tim) Pennington; Roland (Paula) La
Plante and children Holly and Adam La Plante; Randall (Michelle) La Plante and
children Bret and Kacia La Plante; two sisters, Donna Coenen and Shirley
(Travis)
Hornburg; three brothers-in-law, Arvin Clarksen, Emmett Coenen and Donald
(Karen) Collins; one sister-in-law, Patricia Gibson; mother-in-law Edna
McMonagle.
He was preceded in death by Ervin, Kathleen La
Plante, Randall (Jymie) Gibson,
Leslie Gibson; one sister, Leila Clarksen.
Friends may call at FindeisenGreiser Funeral
Home, 617 S. Roosevelt St. after 4
p.m. on Wednesday, and after 10 a.m. on Thursday at Shrine of the Good
Shepherd Chapel, 2770 Bay Settlement Road. Funeral at 11 a.m. with the Rev.
Ray Kotwicki officiating.
Norman G.
Leege, 95, died on Feb. 17, 2000, at a West
Bend, Wis. nursing
home. He was born March 19, 1904, at the family farm at Maplewood (Door
County), Wis., to Gustave and Marie (Wessel) Leege. He married Ella Benesh on
May 7, 1932, in Milwaukee. He was employed in a number of management
positions and business ventures in Milwaukee, Sun Prairie and Oconomowoc,
retiring to Clearwater, Fla. in 1966.
Survivors include his children, Jim (Mary) Leege,
West Bend; Betty (Walt) Roeser,
Lakeland, Fla.; Tom (Carolyn) Leege, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; John (Elsa) Leege,
Las Cruces, N.M.; and Bill (Sheri) Leege, Oconto; 13 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella, in
1990; a daughter, Kathleen; a
great-grandson; and his brother, Elmer Leege.
A Memorial Service will be held in early spring.
Burial will be in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Bernard
John Lontkowski, 91,
Pulaski, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, at a
Green Bay nursing home. The son of the late John and Mary (Blochowiak)
Lontkowski was born May 11, 1908, in Green Bay. He was a 1925 graduate of
Pulaski High School and continued his education throughout his adult life,
completing courses at the University of Wisconsin Extension and Technical
Schools. He was a member of the 1932 Pulaski Basketball Team.
On Sept. 28, 1932, he married the former Gertrude
Chlebowski. Bernard was a
banker for over 50 years, having worked at Pulaski State Bank. He owned and
operated Pulaski Realty, Ltd. for several years. He served as a consultant to
the
State Bank of Green Valley. He was a member of the Wis. Bankers Ass'n. and
member and past-President of the Brown Co. Bankers Ass'n. Bernard was
appointed by Gov. Nelson to the State Banking Review Board on which he served
from 1960 to 1966.
Bernard was a member and served in various
capacities on the Brown Co.
Development Corp., Pulaski, Brown Co. Investors, Inc., Madison Motels, Inc.,
Ka-Ner Corp. of Belvidere, Ill.; Colony Ass'n. Madison, Wis. Finance Corp.,
Shawano, Pulaski Industries, Family Ins. Co., Shawano, St. Mary's Hospital
Advisory Board, Green Bay, Brown Co. Mental Health Clinic, Pulaski Area
Chamber of Commerce (1972 Man of the Year), Committee for the Employment of
the Physically Handicapped, Small Business Administration (1964 appointment
by Eugene Foley, Adm. in the President's Cabinet), Central Farm Mutual
Insurance Co., Shawano, Brown Co. Child Guidance Clinic. He was an avid
Democrat and served as a committeeman on the party since the Al Smith
campaign of 1928.
He served as a trustee for the Village of Pulaski
for many years. He was a
member of the Pulaski Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus Bishop Bona Council
#4439, Pulaski and the Holy Name Society of Assumption B.V.M. Church,
Pulaski.
He was known as the last of the old time country
bankers and had always treated
his customers as friends. He enjoyed clerking at farm auctions. He bowled a
couple times a week in winter leagues and golfed with his old buddies at least
once a week in the summertime. He played tenor sax in the Northern Nighthawks
Orchestra. He was happiest when he could be "Farmer Brown" after work,
in his
backyard and had many homemade contraptions that he used to make simple
work complicated. He had a delightful sense of humor. The last few years of his
life he kept a lower profile and enjoyed meeting his friends at local eateries,
the
post office, Slezewski Oil Co. or the grocery store. Until his hospitalization
in
January, 1999 he was still enjoying outdoor work. He built his own shed in the
backyard when he was in his late 80's.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Gertrude; one
daughter, Joan Matuszak,
Pulaski and her special friend, Jack Mazie, Milwaukee; six grandchildren, Gail
James, California; Dawn Matuszak and her special friend, Warren Thomson,
Pewaukee; Gregg Matuszak and his special friend, Navida Brokiewicz, Pulaski;
David Matuszak, Pulaski; Brian Matuszak, Pulaski; Karen Matuszak, Milwaukee;
his great-grandchildren, Makala James, California; Alex Matuszak, Pulaski;
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph
and Ronald Lontkowski; and
one sister, Eugenia Fill.
Friends may call at Marnocha Funeral Home,
Pulaski from 4 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday. Parish Wake Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation continues
after 10 a.m. Thursday at Assumption B.V.M. Church, Pulaski. Funeral Mass 11
a.m. Thursday at the church, Fr. Patrick Gawrylewski, O.F.M. officiating. Burial
in
the parish cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank the entire staff
at Western Village, especially Wing
200, Unity Hospice and St. Mary's Hospital for their love and concern.
GOD MADE FRIENDS
God knew our lives would be richer with the
addition of a special relationship;
Someone who would tend our hearts and mend our dreams; Someone who would
give without asking in return; Someone who would love without judgement and
believe, regardless of the circumstances; God did not create us to laugh or cry
alone..That's why He made Friends.
McFadden,
Mrs. James (Dee)
Mrs. James (Dee) McFadden, 73, formerly of
Oconto, died Saturday morning,
Feb. 19, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay. The former
Edith "Dee" Clark was born March 16, 1926, the daughter of the late
Russell and
Edith (Stew) Clark. On Dec. 15, 1946, Dee was united in marriage to James A.
McFadden Sr. The couple owned and operated the Blue Moon Tavern at Oconto
until moving to Green Bay. Prior to that, Dee worked for S.O.S in Clearing,
Ill.,
was a waitress, and did Home Health Care. She lovingly cared for her husband
Jim who was in ill health in his later years. He preceded her in death on April
12,
1999. She was an auxiliary member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 401 at
Green Bay.
She will be lovingly remembered by two sons,
James Jr. (Karen), County Line;
and Gary (Chris), Porterfield; two daughters, Judy (David) Wendt, Hector, Minn.;
Patti (Rory) Knippel, Sobieski; four brothers, Paul (Joan), Henry, Jerry, and
Art
Clark; two sisters, Esther Regnerus and Mary McDonald; ten grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild on the way; brothers-in-law and
sisters-inlaw, Marge McFadden and Robert Sr., and Donna McFadden, Oconto;
David McFadden, Panarama City, Calif.; John and Yvonne McFadden, Green Bay;
Wilhelmina Malloy, Walkill, N.Y.; Florence Hayes, Eleanor and Terrence Bendt,
and Darlene and George Skarban, Oconto; Estella and Regis Gentz, Milwaukee.
Dee was preceded in death by two sons, Timothy
and Russell; a brother, Harold;
brothers-in-law, William and Stanley McFadden, Stanley Nikiel, Bob Regnerus; a
great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Martin; and a special grandson, Jay Jonet.
The family will receive relatives and friends at
Rhodes-Charpata Funeral Home,
121 Chicago Street, Oconto, from 4 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, and
after 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at Oconto United Methodist Church.
Service of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church. The Rev. Frederik W.
Schulz officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. A memorial fund has been
established.
The family would like to extend their special
thanks to Marian and all I.C.U. staff
at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, as well as to Dr. Sundlass and Dr.
Ballard
for the wonderful care provided to Dee.
Ozarowicz, Jackie M.
Jackie M. Ozarowicz, 63, Amberg, passed away
unexpectedly Feb. 20, 2000.
She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (VanCaster) O'Leary, born on
Sept. 30, 1936, in Evanston, Ill. Jackie married Joe Ozarowicz June 16, 1956.
She
worked as a bookkeeper and head checker for many years, retiring from Segalls
Savings Center after 23 years in 1998. Jackie was a former member of the Elks
Club and a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club. She loved gardening,
especially roses. She truly had a Green Thumb. Jackie was a true Packer fan.
Her greatest joy was her husband, Joe, her family and special friends.
Survivors include her husband, Joe, of 43 years;
her mother, Mary O'Leary; three
sisters, Jan (David) DeWan; Jeanne O'Leary, Joanne (Richard) Schoen; adopted
sister, Penny Rondeau, all of Green Bay; four brothers, John (Lois) O'Leary,
Green Bay; James O'Leary, Green Bay; Jerry O'Leary, Green Bay; Joseph
(Marcia) O'Leary, Stiles; three sisters in-law, Julia Sobieski, Green Bay; Mary
DeBauche, Green Bay; LaVerna Ozarowicz, Green Bay; one brother-in-law, Ray
(Betty) Ozarowicz, Wabeno; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and four
brothers-in-law, John, Ed, Leo
and Andy Ozarowicz.
No services will be held.
In lieu of flowers or other expressions of
sympathy a memorial fund will be
established in her name.
A special thank you to the Wasaukee Rescue Squad
and Bay Area Medical
Center, St. Vincent 4th Floor ICU, especially Barb Zahn and Dr. Steven Weinshel
for their wonderful care and compassion.
Anthony
"Tony" Socha, 36, Krakow, died
unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000.
The son of Henry and Bernice (Wroblewski) Socha was born May 16, 1963, in the
Town of Angelica. On Nov. 24, 1987, he married the former Tina Hock in Krakow.
He farmed in the Town of Angelica most of his life. Tony enjoyed hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Tina; one son,
Anthony Jr., three daughters, Samantha,
Justina and Michaela, all at home; his parents; two brothers, Joe (Mary Lynn)
Socha, De Pere; Tim (Dawn) Socha, Phlox; three sisters, Judy (Dennis)
Drzewiecki, Brillion; Jean (Derrick) Rozek, Denmark; Mary (Paul) Herzag,
Gillett;
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; his father-inlaw and mother-in-law,
Carl and Carol Hock, Bonduel; two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law.
Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.
John Catholic Church, Gillett.
Funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Fr. John Gallagher
officiating. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski is assisting the family with
arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established.
Wilbert
(Bill) Thomson, 86, a resident of Port St.
Lucie, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb.
15, 2000, at St. Lucie Medical Center. He was born Jan. 16, 1914, in De Pere,
Wis.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, Port St. Lucie,
Fla.; brother, Francis (Agnes)
Thomson, Green Bay, Wis.; sister, Johanna Krejcarek, Oconto Falls, Wis.; three
step-children; and seven step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank and
mother, Hattie; seven brothers;
and two sisters.
A memorial mass is being held in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be mailed to Holy
Family Catholic Church BLD Fund,
2330 SE Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Lucille A.
Tomashek, 90, De Pere, passed away on Feb. 20,
2000. The former
Lucille Achten was born on July 26, 1909, in Shawano, Wis., to the late Frank
and Mary (Biebelhausen) Achten. She attended Shawano High School. Lucille
married Clarence Tomashek on Aug. 27, 1934, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Shawano. Lucille died of cancer after a six-month period of declining health.
Her goal in life was to help everyone be happier
and better people. Lucille and
Clarence shared a richly rewarding life for nearly 69 years. She always
anticipated
and put others' needs first and never said an unkind word about anyone. She
dearly loved her husband and children. She thoroughly enjoyed the antics of her
grand-and great-grandchildren and was proud of how all her family grew in grace.
Lucille always saw the good in everyone and kept her light heart and charm
through rough financial times, miscarriages, early deaths of a brother and a
sister,
in raising her children and in taking in boarding relatives for long periods of
time.
Lucille was a real lady, always glad to see everyone, setting a generous table
for
visiting family, neighbors or friends day and night. She was a very hard worker,
a
determined woman with an unflagging spirit, giving everything in her for her
family,
church and friends without complaint. She was equally at home changing diapers,
nailing siding on a dream home or kneeling with family to say her daily Rosary.
Through her deep Catholic faith she trusted completely in God and remained
steadfast to Him to the end. Mom was dearly loved by all and had her most fun
playing the family piano or organ surrounded by family singers, playing Bridge
or
Sheephead, cooking or doing dishes while conversing with friends, going out to
eat and doing things with her neighborhood women's group or spending time in
church service groups. We love her and will miss the sparkle in her eye, her
many
kindnesses and her undivided attention that made each one in her life feel like
the
most important person in the world when we were with her.
Lucille is survived by her husband, Clarence; two
sons, Chuck (Holly) Tomashek,
Joliet, Ill.; and Don (Diann) Tomashek, De Pere; one daughter, Jeanne Pischke,
De Pere; grandchildren, Amy Novak, Peggy Gay, Patty Gatzke, Joe Pischke,
Lisa Bukowski, Susan Ruzecki, Scott Tomashek, Todd Tomashek and Amanda
Tomashek; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Ruzecki, Chelsey Chislom, Emilie Gay,
Trevor Gay, Ryan Gatzke, Brandon Gatzke, Bailey Pischke, Rachel Pischke and
Maria Tomashek; and one sister, Dorothy Achten, Shawano.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four
brothers and one sister, Ed
Achten, Irene Kort, Franklin, Alvin and George Achten.
Friends may call at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N.
Webster Ave., De Pere, (920)
336-8702 on Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a Parish Prayer Service on
Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The visitation will continue
Friday
after 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St., De
Pere
until the of service. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 a.m. with the Reverend
V.
Anthony Dolski officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in De Pere.
The family would like to extend a special thank
you to the staff at Rennes Health
Center, particularly Jean Coon, for making mother's time with them as
comfortable as possible.
Funerals
Ebben, Mabel
-- Friends may call at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, DePere,
on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church with the Rev. Anthony Dolski officiating. Ryan Funeral Home, DePere is
assisting the family.
Holloway,
John Peter --Friends and family may call on
Tuesday, at St
Willebrord Parish, 209 S. Adams, Green Bay from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial 1 p.m Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Kennith DeGroot O.
Praem officiating. Burial at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Howard. Cotter
Funeral
Home assisting the family.
Bernard John Lontkowski,
91, Pulaski, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2000
at a Green Bay nursing home. The son of the late John and Mary (Blochowiak)
Lontkowski was born May 11, 1908 in Green Bay. He was a 1925 graduate of
Pulaski High School and continued his education throughout his adult life,
completing courses at the University of Wisconsin Extension and Technical
Schools. He was a member of the 1932 Pulaski Basketball Team. On September
28, 1932 he married the former Gertrude Chlebowski. Bernard was a banker for
over 50 years, having worked at Pulaski State Bank. He owned and operated
Pulaski Realty, Ltd. for several years. He served as a consultant to the State
Bank of Green Valley. He was a member of the WI Bankers Ass’n., and
member and past-president of the Brown Co. Bankers Ass’n. Bernard was
appointed by Gov. Nelson to the State Banking Review Board on which he
served from 1960 to 1966. Bernard was a member and served in various
capacities on the Brown Co. Development Corp., Pulaski, Brown Co. Investors,
Inc., Madison Motels, Inc., Ka-Ner Corp. of Belvidere, Ill., Colony Ass’n.
Madison, Wis, Finance Corp., Shawano, Pulaski Industries, Family Ins. Co.,
Shawano, St. Mary’s Hospital Advisory Board, Green Bay, Brown Co. Mental
Health Clinic, Pulaski Area Chamber of Chamber of Commerce (1972 Man of
the Year), Committee for the Employment of the Physically Handicapped, Small
Business Administration (1964 appointment by Eugene Foley, Adm. in the
President’s Cabinet), Central Farm Mutual Insurance Co., Shawano, Brown Co.
Child Guidance Clinic. He was an avid Democrat and served as a committeeman
on the party since the Al Smith campaign of 1928. He served as a trustee for the
Village of Pulaski for many years. He was a member for the Pulaski Lions Club,
the Knights of Columbus Bishop Bona Council #4439, Pulaski and the Holy
Name Society of Assumption B.V.M. Church, Pulaski. He was known as the last
of the old time country bankers, and had always treated his customers as
friends.
He enjoyed clerking at farm auctions. He bowled a couple times a week in winter
leagues and golfed with his old buddies at least once a week in the summertime.
He played tenor sax in the Northern Nighthawks Orchestra. He was happiest
when he could be “Farmer Brown” after work, in his backyard, and had many
homemade contraptions that he used to make simple work complicated. He had
a delightful sense of humor. The last few years of his life he kept a lower
profile
and enjoyed meeting his friends at local eateries, the post office, Slezewski
Oil
Co. or the grocery store. Until his hospitalization in January, 1999 he was
still
enjoying outdoor work. He built his own shed in the backyard when he was in his
late 80’s. Survivors include his beloved wife, Gertrude; one daughter, Joan
Matuszak, Pulaski and her special friend Jack Mazie, Milwaukee; six
grandchildren, Dawn Matuszak, Calif., Dawn Matuszak and her special friend
Warren Thomson, Pewaukee, Gregg Matuszak and his special friend Navida
Brokiewicz, Pulaski. David Matuszak, Pulaski, Brian Matuszak, Pulaski, Karen
Matuszak, Milwaukee; his great-grandchildren, Makala James, Calif., Alex
Matuszak, Pulaski; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Ralph and Ronald Lontkowski and one sister, Eugenia Fill. Friends may
call at Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Parish wake service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation continues after 10:00 a.m.
Thursday at Assumption B.V.M. Church, Pulaski. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m.
Thursday at the church, Fr. Patrick Gawrylewski, O.F.M. officiating. Burial in
the
parish cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established. The family
would like to thank the
entire staff at Western Village, especially Wing 200, Unity Hospice and St.
Mary’s Hospital for their love and concern. GOD MADE FRIENDS God
knew our lived would be richer with the addition of a special relationship;
Someone who could tend our hearts and mend our dreams; Someone who
would give without asking in return; Someone who would love without
judgement, and believe, regardless of the circumstances; God did not create
us to laugh or cry alone..That’s why He made Friends.
John Peter
Holloway, 82, De Pere died Saturday, Feb. 19,
2000, at a local
hospital. The son of the late Daniel and Mary (Zettle) Holloway was born May
15, 1917 in Green Bay. He was a graduate of Green Bay West High School and
Green Bay Business College. John married Elaine Dionne Jan. 19, 1943, in
Green Bay. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps at Hickam Field,
Territory of Hawaii, during the attack at Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. John was
the first man reported killed from Brown County in this action. Later, the War
Department corrected their previous report to say that he had been seriously
injured, but not killed. John suffered numerous injuries, including the loss of
his left
leg. In recognition of his heroic actions and injuries, he was awarded the
Purple
Heart and Silver Star. In 1946, John ran for the post of Brown County Clerk and
served in that capacity for 16 years. He was very active in the local Republican
Party and supported many local organizations and projects. John was particularly
interested and active in the creation of the Brown County Reforestation Camp. In
1960, John took the position as manager of the Brown County Veterans
Memorial Arena. He worked in that capacity until his retirement in 1973. While
at
the arena, he was instrumental in the creation of the Green Bay Packer Hall of
Fame and the Visitors and Convention Bureau. After retirement, John and Elaine
were able to enjoy their lifelong love of camping, spending the winter months in
Eastern and Central Florida, where they had many good friends and relatives.
During the summer they enjoyed their family and friends at home in De Pere, and
camping in Marinette County. The last couple of years, John was not well enough
to travel to Florida but enjoyed his time in De Pere with his family. He
especially
cherished his grandchildren. Even though John wasn’t well, he continued to
work
in the garden and work with wood. John is survived by his wife, Elaine; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Brian and Jo Ann Holloway, Kevin and Mary Holloway,
all of De Pere; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and Gary Hucek, De
Pere, Kathleen and Lance Petersen, Amberg, Nora and Dan Brunette, Green
Bay; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Holloway, Kevin 'Scooter' Holloway Jr., John
and Shawn Hucek, Dean Hucek, Matthew Petersen, Dionne Holloway, Elizabeth
Petersen, and Desireé Burnette; three brothers and their spouses, Glen and
Dorothy Holloway, Scottsdale, Ariz., Patrick and Mary Lou Holloway, Avon
Park, Fla., and Daniel and Joan Holloway, Neenah; two sisters and
brothers-in-law, Mary Jane and Norman Leitermann, Kimberly, and Beatrice and
Gus Ballas, Santa Barbara, Calif. John was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Lawrence and Francis Holloway. Friends and Family may call at Cotter
Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere Monday (today) from 4 to 8
p.m. Prayer service at 6:30 p.m., VFW service 6:45 p.m. Visitation will continue
on Tuesday at St. Willebrord Parish, 209 S. Adams St., from noon until 1 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Kenneth
DeGroot O.Praem. officiating. Burial at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Howard.
The family would like to thank the staff of St.
Vincent Hospital and Dr.
Stephen Asma for their kindness and service to John during his final days.
Mathias
'Matt' Fashingbauer, 88, Green Bay passed away
Saturday, Feb. 19,
2000, at a local nursing home after an illness. The son of the late Bartholomew
and Theresa (Poeschel) Fashingbauer was born July 17, 1911, in Oshkosh. He
married Elizabet'Bette' Leiberg on May 13, 1939, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church
in De Pere. Matt worked as a Foreman at Nicolet Paper Company for 36 years
and was a member of their Quarter Century Club. He was a member of St.
Willebrord Parish and active in R.C.I.A. at the church. Survivors include his
wife
of 60 years, Bette; three children and their families, David (Linda)
Fashingbauer
and their two children Cynthia and James, Mary Alexander and her three children
Shane, Adam and Georgia Rose, Anthony (Mary) Fashingbauer and their three
children Matthew, Scott and Krystal; two brothers, two brothers-in-law and four
sisters-in-law, Joseph (Rosalie) Fashingbauer, Erwin (Vi) Fashingbauer, Louis
(Elaine) Leiberg, Norbert (Beverly) Leiberg, Mary (Don Berken) Kasbohm. He
was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Norbert Fashingbauer, and
one grandson, Yorel Alexander. Family and friends may call at Cotter Funeral
Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere, from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (today).
Prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at St. Willebrord
Parish, 209 S. Adams St., Green Bay, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian
Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Kenneth DeGroot
O.Praem. officiating. Entombment in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd
Mausoleum.
A memorial fund has been established in Matt’s name.
Chester
Edward Davison, 84, 430 Grant Street, De Pere,
Wis., passed away to
that Big Fairway in the Sky on Friday, February 18, 2000. Chester recently
moved to De Pere from Ontonagon, Mich., where he was born November 20,
1915, to Robert E. Davison, Sr., and Ester (Jones) Davison. While serving in the
United States Army during World War II, Chester was stationed in the Clee
Hills, Shropshire, England, where he met Jessie Margaret Teague, of Farlow, also
in Shropshire. They were married October 25, 1945, in Silvington, Shropshire,
England. On their 50th wedding anniversary in 1995, they renewed their vows in
the same little stone church where they were originally married. Well-known for
his sense of humor, Chester was popular with both adults and young people in the
Ontonagon area where he and Jessie owned and operated Davison’s Corner
Store and he was a school bus driver. Chester was a member of the VFW and
Masons in the Ontonagon area and the Shriners in Tampa, Fla. He was a lifelong
member of the Ontonagon Golf Club. Chester spent many happy hours on golf
courses around Ontonagon, Green Bay, St. Petersburg, Fla., and even at the St.
Andrews course in Scotland. Chester was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, Robert E. Davidson, Jr., and William Davison, and his sister-in-law,
Marion Davison. He is survived by his wife, Jessie, 430 Grant Street, De Pere;
his daughter, Dawn Margaret Davison and son-in-law, Kirk Moser, Gurnee, Ill.;
his son Terrence C. Davison and daughter-in-law, Sandra Kallunki, Allouez, Wis.
and two young granddaughters, Kaisa and Kirsten Davison also of Allouez; who
will miss their fancy tea parties with their 'Grumpy.' Chester is also survived
by
three sisters, Dorotha (Davison) and Thomas 'Bud' Ross, Ontonagon, Donna
Davison, Ontonagon, Sandra (Davison) and Clifford Mattson, Racine, Wis.;
sister-in-law, Janet Davison, Las Vegas, Nev.; sister-in-law Grace (Teague)
Mathews, Kidderminster, England; brother-in-law, Trevor and Enid Teague,
Farley, England; and several nieces and nephews in the U.S. and England.
Funeral and memorial services will be delayed until burial this spring in
Ontonagon, Minn. where arrangements will be made through Cane Funeral
Home.
Jessie and Chester’s family thank the staff of
Manor Care East, Green Bay,
for their care and kindness.
BOHM, Vickie L.; 47, Appleton.
CONRAD, Mary J.; 75, Appleton.
JOHNSON, Wesley L.; 85, Appleton.
KIEFER, Rosina; 85, Greenville.
MUELLER, Clemens N.; 84, W1548 County H, New Holstein.
DEATHS ELSEWHERE
DAVIS, Jean Z.; 68, Suprise, Ariz., formerly of Neenah.
LONTKOWSKI, Bernard J.; 91, Pulaski
Jessie
(Mills) Sohr, 104, Bonduel, died Monday, Feb.
21,
2000, at home. A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s
paper. Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel, is in charge of
arrangements.Vickie L. Bohm
Vickie L. Bohm, age 47, of Appleton, died unexpectedly
Monday, Feb. 21, 2000.
She was born Feb. 14, 1953, to Lucille (Hanstedt) Bohm and
the late Cennie W. Bohm. Vickie grew up in the Zachow area.
She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1971. After
graduation she moved to Appleton and was employed at AAL.
She was an avid Packer fan, liked to travel, and collected
Precious Moments. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Zachow.
Survivors include: her mother, Lucille Bohm, Bonduel; two
sisters, Geraldine (Vernon) Pitt, Clintonville, and Sandra (David)
Wegner, Bonduel; two brothers, Curtis (Darlene) Bohm,
Shawano, and Gary (Christine) Bohm, Bonduel; a very, very
special friend, Vicki Zirbel, Appleton; and a godchild, Kari Bohm.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 24, at 11
a.m. at St.
Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zachow, with the Rev. Philip
Geiger officiating. Friends may call at Wendt Funeral Home,
Bonduel, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the
church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Duane
J. ‘Mokie’ Gristeau, Keshena, passed away
Feb. 17,
2000, at the age of 60.
He was born Sept. 11, 1939, to the late Lillian
Gristeau-Tourtillott. He was adopted and raised by his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gristeau (Josie and Ethel).
Mokie and his mother, Lillian (Bumps) Tourtillott owned the first
tree and landscaping service, B & M, on the reservation which
they ran for several years. After his mother passed away, Mokie
continued the business on his own. Later it would be known as A
& M (Al and Mokie); Al being his son. Currently the business is
known as Mokie’s Tree Service. He was well known for his tree
business in several states of the nation.
Duane was one of several people who ran in this last legislature
as a candidate. He was the author of coming up with the original
idea of having a “Working Indian Village” that would employ the
young and the old. Mokie had this vision for many years and tried
his very best to see it become a reality. Duane had a favorite
hobby, bingo, bingo and more bingo. He also enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include: his ex-wife, Jean Hesse of Keshena; his five
daughters, Andrea (Herman) Gristeau of Keshena, Peggy (Rico)
Shojgreen of Camp Lejune, N. C., Patricia Hesse, Diane (Greg)
Hesse, Vicki (Tony) Wilber, all of Keshena; four sons, Alfred
(Michelle) Gristeau Sr., of Keshena, Joseph Gristeau of
Minnesota, Les Gristeau of Richmond, Va., Donavon (Lavon)
Hesse of Keshena; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his
brother, Richard Dicke, and his sister, Betty Jo Feather, both of
Keshena; special friends, Richard Olson (Buck Shot), Buddy
Maskewitt, Willard Goodwill, Joseph Sanapaw, Bobby Perez,
Louie Perez, Alex Peters (Little Man); numerous nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew.
At Duane’s request there will be no services. Gruetzmacher
Funeral Home, Suring, is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille A. Tomashek,
90, De Pere, passed away on Feb. 20,
2000.
The former Lucille Achten was born on July 26, 1909, in
Shawano, to the late Frank and Mary (Biebelhausen) Achten. She
attended Shawano High School. Lucille married Clarence
Tomashek on Aug. 27, 1934, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Shawano. Lucille died of cancer after a six month period of
declining health.
Her goal in life was to help everyone be happier and better
people. Lucille and Clarence shared a richly rewarding life for
nearly 69 years. She always anticipated and put others needs first
and never said an unkind word about anyone. She dearly loved
her husband and children. She thoroughly enjoyed the antics of her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was proud of how all
her family grew in grace. Lucille always saw the good in everyone
and kept her light heart and charm through rough financial times,
miscarriages, early deaths of a brother and a sister, raising her
children and taking in boarding relatives for long periods of time.
Lucille was a real lady, always glad to see everyone, setting a
generous table for visiting family, neighbors or friends day and
night. She was a very hard worker, a determined woman with an
unflagging spirit, giving everything in her for her family, church and
friends without complaint. She was equally at home changing
diapers, nailing siding on a dream home or kneeling with family to
say her daily Rosary. Through her deep Catholic faith she trusted
completely in God and remained steadfast to Him to the end.
Mom was dearly loved by all and had her most fun playing the
family piano or organ surrounded by family singers, playing bridge
or sheephead, cooking or doing dishes while conversing with
friends, going out to eat and doing things with her neighborhood
women’s group or spending time in church service groups. We
love her and will miss the sparkle in her eye, her many kindnesses
and her undivided attention that made each one in her life feel like
the most important person in the world when we were with her.
Lucille is survived by: her husband, Clarence; two sons, Chuck
(Holly) Tomashek, Joliet, Ill., and Don (Diann) Tomashek, De
Pere; one daughter, Jeanne Pischke, De Pere; grandchildren, Amy
Novak, Peggy Gay, Patty Gatzke, Joe Pischke, Lisa Bukowski,
Susan Ruzecki, Scott Tomashek, Todd Tomashek and Amanda
Tomashek; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Ruzecki, Chelsey
Chislom, Emilie Gay, Trevor Gay, Ryan Gatzke, Brandon Gatzke,
Bailey Pischke, Rachel Pischke and Maria Tomashek; and one
sister, Dorothy Achten, Shawano. She was preceded in death by
her parents, four brothers and one sister, Ed Achten, Irene Kort,
Franklin, Alvin and George Achten.
Friends may call at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 North Webster
Avenue, De Pere, 920-336-8702 on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 4
until 8 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Thursday
evening at 7 at the funeral home. The visitation will continue
Friday, Feb. 25, after 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Church, 220 South Michigan Street, De Pere until the time of the
service. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. with the
Rev. V. Anthony Dolski officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery in De Pere.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff
at Rennes Health Center, particularly Jean Coon, for making
mother’s time with them as comfortable as possible.
Diane M. Kaquatosh,
age 41, of Neopit, passed away Friday,
Feb. 18, 2000, in Appleton.
She was born Nov. 13, 1958, to David and Nancy
(Wojciehowski) Tilleson in Green Bay. She enjoyed beadwork,
going to pow wows and spending time with her children. She was
a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Neopit.
She is survived by: one daughter, Mary Kaquatosh,
Milwaukee; eight sons, Gary Kaquatosh, Portage, Mike
Kaquatosh, Green Bay, Eric Waupekenay, Jesse Kaquatosh,
Joseph Waupekenay, Nub-Kiew Waupekenay and Moshawquit
Waupekenay, all of Zoar, Steven Waupekenay II, Keshena; her
parents, David and Nancy Tilleson, Pickerel; four brothers, Allan
(Roxanne) Tilleson, Bonduel, Leon (Lynn) Tilleson, Denmark,
Kenneth Tilleson, Seymour, Terence Tilleson, Green Bay; two
sisters, Kathy (Keith) Jessen, Mosinee, Jodi (special friend, Dean
Wilcox) Tilleson, Oconto Falls.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at St.
Anthony’s Catholic Church, Neopit, with the Rev. David Barrett
officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.
Friends may call at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Neopit, on
Friday, Feb. 25, from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Swedberg
Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.
Bernard John Lontkowski, 91, Pulaski, passed away
Sunday,
Feb. 20, 2000, at a Green Bay nursing home.
The son of the late John and Mary (Blochowiak) Lontkowski
was born May 11, 1908, in Green Bay. He was a 1925 graduate
of Pulaski High School and continued his education throughout his
adult life, completing courses at the University of Wisconsin
Extension and technical schools. He was a member of the 1932
Pulaski basketball team.
On Sept. 28, 1932, he married the former Gertrude
Chlebowski. Bernard was a banker for over 50 years, having
worked at Pulaski State Bank. He owned and operated Pulaski
Realty, Ltd., for several years. He served as a consultant to the
State Bank of Green Valley. He was a member of the Wisconsin
Bankers Association and a member and past president of the
Brown County Bankers Association. Bernard was appointed by
Governor Nelson to the State Banking Review Board on which he
served from 1960 to 1966.
Bernard was a member and served in various capacities on the
Brown County Development Corporation, Pulaski, Brown County
Investors Incorporated, Madison Motels Inc., Ka-Ner
Corporation of Belvidere, Ill., Colony Association Madison,
Wisconsin Finance Corporation, Shawano, Pulaski Industries,
Family Insurance Company, Shawano, St. Mary’s Hospital
Advisory Board, Green Bay, Brown County Mental Health Clinic,
Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce (1972 Man of the Year),
Committee for the Employment of the Physically Handicapped,
Small Business Administration (1964 appointment by Eugene
Foley, Adm. in the president’s cabinet), Central Farm Mutual
Insurance Company, Shawano, Brown County Child Guidance
Clinic. He was an avid Democrat and served as a committeeman
on the party since the Al Smith campaign of 1928.
He served as a trustee for the Village of Pulaski for many
years. He was a member of the Pulaski Lions Club, the Knights of
Columbus Bishop Bona Council #4439, Pulaski and the Holy
Name Society of Assumption BVM Church, Pulaski.
He was known as the last of the old time country bankers and
had always treated his customers as friends. He enjoyed clerking
at farm auctions. He bowled at couple times a week in winter
leagues and golfed with his old buddies at least once a week in the
summertime. He played tenor sax in the Northern Nighthawks
Orchestra.
He was happiest when he could be ‘Farmer Brown’ after work
in his backyard and had many homemade contraptions that he
used to make simple work complicated. He had a delightful sense
of humor.
The last few years of his life he kept a lower profile and
enjoyed meeting his friends at local eateries, the post office,
Slezewski Oil Company, or the grocery store. Until his
hospitalization in January of 1999, he was still enjoying outdoor
work. He built his own shed in the backyard when he was in his
late 80s.
Survivors include: his beloved wife, Gertrude; one daughter,
Joan Matuszak, Pulaski and her special friend, Jack Mazie,
Milwaukee; six grandchildren, Gail James, California, Dawn
Matuszak and her special friend, Warren Thomson, Pewaukee,
Gregg Matuszak and his special friend, Navida Brokiewicz,
Pulaski, David Matuszak, Pulaski, Brian Matuszak, Pulaski,
Karen Matuszak, Milwaukee; his great-grandchildren, Makala
James, California, Alex Matuszak, Pulaski; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Ronald
Lontkowski, and one sister, Eugenia Fill.
Friends may call at Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, from 4
until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23. There will be a parish wake
service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation continues after 10
a.m. on Thursday, Feb. . 24, at Assumption BVM Church,
Pulaski. The funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the
church with Father Patrick Gawrylewski, O.F.M., officiating.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Western
Village, especially Wing 200, Unity Hospice and St. Mary’s
Hospital for their love and concern.
GOD MADE FRIENDS
God knew our lives would be richer with the addition of a
special relationship; Someone who would tend our hearts and
mend our dreams; Someone who would give without asking in
return; Someone who would love without judgment, and believe,
regardless of the circumstances; God did not create us to laugh or
cry alone...That’s why He made Friends.
Dorothy E. Klebesadel,
age 84, formerly of the Town of Belle
Plaine, Shawano County, passed away on Monday, Feb. 21,
2000, at Birch Hill Health Care Center of Shawano.
She was born on May 11, 1915, in Shawano, the daughter of
the late Albert and Alma (Kroenke) Klebesadel. She was a
member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.
Survivors include: several cousins, nieces, nephews, great
nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 11:00
a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano with
Pastor W.A. Uttech officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn
Cemetery in Shawano. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 23, and after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral
home until the time of services.
Elmer
"Bob" Fabian
Elmer "Bob" Fabian, age 92, of W4798 Highway IW, Waldo, passed away
early Monday morning, Feb. 21, 2000 at the home of his
grandchildren, Joel and Jenette Hilbelink, where he has resided for the past
five years.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m.
at Zion United Methodist Church in Batavia. The Rev. Barry Watson will
officiate.
Burial will be in parish cemetery.
Friends may call at CHURCH from 9 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of services.
A memorial fund is being established in his name for Zion United Methodist Church and the VNA Hospice.
Leona
"Lee" M. Liebl
Leona M, "Lee" Liebl, 66, wife of the late Lt. Colonel Arthur F.W.
Liebl, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000 in Arlington Heights, Ill.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 11 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church by the Rev. Daniel J. Sanders.
Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday at the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in her name for the Society for Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy.
Lorraine B. Allmann
Lorraine B. Allmann, age 60, of 1804 N. 40th St., Sheboygan, died Friday, Feb.
18, 2000 at St. Nicholas Hospital after suffering an
apparent heart attack.
A funeral service will be conducted for Lorraine on Thursday
Feb. 24, 2000 at 1 p.m. at the Zimmer Funeral Chapel, 805 N Sixth St.,
Sheboygan. The Rev.
P.J. Mortenson will officiate. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Lorraine B. Allmann.
Clemens N. Mueller
Clemens N. Mueller, age 84, of W1548 County Trunk H, New Holstein, died Monday
February 21, 2000 at his home.
Friends may call at Holy Rosary Church in New Holstein on Wednesay, Feb. 23, 2000 from 4 p.m. until the time of services.
A funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, Rev. Frank Weber, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
A memorial fund will be established in his name.
Earl W. Steinbruecker
Earl W. Steinbruecker of Oceanside, Calif., died at the age of 68, after a short
illness.
He will be buried in the Veterans Cemetery-Fort Rosecrans in Point Loma, Calif.
Florence K. Sutter
Florence K. Sutter, 92, a resident of Sunny Ridge Nursing Home since 1981, died
there Monday morning, Feb. 21, 2000.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Ballhorn
Funeral Chapels. The Rev. Dr. Steven J. Pederson, pastor of Zion United
Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will take place in Wildwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at Ballhorn's on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the memorial fund established in her memory for Zion United Church of Christ.
Robert Joseph Wirsching
Robert Joseph Wirsching, age 82, of 1014 Clara Ave., Sheboygan, died Monday,
Feb. 21, 2000 at St. Nicholas Hospital.
It was Robert's wish to be cremated. His cremains will be buried in Wildwood Cemetery.
A memorial service for Robert will be announced at a later
date. The staff of the Ramm-Ziegler-Novak-Rettke Funeral Home, Southside
Chapel is serving the family.
Lucille D. Shoemaker
Lucille D. Shoemaker, 80, formerly of 915 Broadway, Sheboygan Falls, passed away
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000 at the Greendale Health and
Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
A prayer service for Lucille Shoemaker was held on Tuesday,
Feb. 22, 2000 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sheboygan Falls.
Interment will be in Sheboygan Falls Cemetery on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 at 2
p.m.
Shirley E. Schlichting
Shirley E. Schlichting, 67, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, at Sheboygan Progressive
Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past
week.
A memorial service for Shirley will be held at Lippert Funeral
Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. The Rev.
Gregory S. Whelton, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ, will
officiate.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6
p.m. until the hour of the service. Following cremation, inurnment will take
place
in Garden Terrace Mausoleum of Lutheran Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.